The Dannebrog (Danish: Dannebrog, pronounced [ˈtænəˌpʁoˀ]) [4] is the flag of Denmark. The flag is red with a white Nordic cross, which means that the cross extends to the edges of the …

Contemporary references to this flag date from a century later, and evidence suggests that the flag was not unique to Denmark. Many small states in the Holy Roman Empire (or, as in the …

In 1219, legend has it, the Danish flag fell from heaven during a battle in present-day Estonia, helping the Danish army to an unexpected victory. Today, 800 years after the battle in Estonia, …

The Danish flag, also called Danneborg ("Danish cloth" in Danish), consists of a red background and white cross which extends to the edges of the flag. The vertical arm of the cross follows …

Oct 27, 2020 · The Danes love their flag! What's more, the Danish national flag is one of the oldest in the world and had a huge influence on other Scandinavian flags. Find out everything …

Jan 26, 2025 · The flag of Denmark, known as the Dannebrog, holds a special place in history and Danish culture. As the world’s oldest continuously used national flag, it represents more …

The first pictures of the red flag with the white cross dates back to the mid 14th century. But legend or not; since that long, the Dannebrog has been the national symbol of the Dane's, …

Apr 21, 2025 · The Danish flag, known as the Dannebrog, isn’t just a national symbol—it’s a powerful thread woven into the fabric of Danish identity. With its deep red background and …

The legend of the Danish flag, Dannebrog, is one of the most well-known stories in Danish history, also marking the close historical and cultural ties between Denmark and Estonia.

All facts about the flag of Denmark in one place. The history of the flag, its colours and symbols. Download the current flag in svg or png.