Come ‘hygge’ with us the Danish way!

Fredagscafé is a social event for anyone interested in Denmark or Danish language and culture. All levels, all ages, and all nationalities are welcome.

Fredagscafé is held on the first Friday of every month*

7:30 pm
at The Dane
8000 15th Ave NW,
Seattle, WA 98117

Members of the Northwest Danish Association get a 15% discount at The Dane during Fredagscafe!

The Dane is a Danish-inspired cafe and bar located in North Ballard, offering patio space, cold Carlsberg, Danish inspired smørrebrød, coffee, ice cream, as well as an alternating food truck on Fridays!

*Please note: Fredagscafe is not held in January or July. To stay up to date on Fredagscafe and any changes, sign up for our e-bulletin mailing list.

More about the event: Fredagscafe offers a chance to socialize in Danish with other Danish speakers. It is also an excellent opportunity for people who are learning Danish and would like to practice in an informal setting. However, we also welcome non-Danish speakers. We look forward to seeing you! Vi ses!

For more information, please email Line Larsen at Line@nwdanish.org or call our office at 206.523.3263.

  • Kelly, co-owner of The Dane, standing between the two Danish Royal Guards, wearing their bearskin hat. They went home with free t-shirts for their surprise performance.
  • Girls at Danish event
  • August 2018
  • August 2018
  • Claus Windelev drawing a map of Denmark for his granddaughter, Sofia. Photo by Karen Eisenhut
  • June 2018
  • June 2018
  • June 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • Danes at the Dane
  • May 2018
  • A surprise performance by two Danish Royal Guards (May 2018)
  • A surprise performance by two Danish Royal Guards (May 2018)
  • The Dane reserved our table for Fredagscafe hygge the Danish way (May 2018)
  • Local Danish musician, Flemming Behrend, playing for the jubilæumsfest at The Dane during Fredagscafe.
  • Kelly, the owner of The Dane, welcoming everyone to their Jubilæumsfest.