What’s the Danish secret to cosy contentment?
A simple Wikipedia search will reveal that hygge (“hoo-gah”), a simple (but difficult to pronounce) word, stands for an ultimate feeling of cosiness and contentment. Hygge goes beyond physical comfort, it also symbolises relaxation and happiness, and even better, if it’s shared.
It’s the embodiment of being under the blanket, sipping on hot chocolate and watching your comfort movie with loved ones. Are you feeling that urge to smile, just imagining that scene? Now that’s hygge!
The term comes from Danish culture, in which this concept is embraced and celebrated, especially during winter. Arguably, hygge gained popularity in international culture with the release of Meik Wiking’s book – The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living. It’s definitely on Ovolo’s must-read list!
Ovolo presents Hygge this winter!
This winter, all Ovolo Hotels in Australia have embraced hygge and curated
a cosy package to keep you warm this season. From special cocktails (like a chocolate martini with marshmallows) to the cosiest blankets for you to take home, Ovolo has got exactly what you need to embrace hygge.
Looking for a meaningful, cosy stay in Australia this winter? Discover hygge at Ovolo by clicking here.
How can you make your home feel like a hug?
If you can’t wait to get that hygge feeling, Ovolo is happy to share 5 cosiest (tested) tricks on making the space warmer. We guarantee – happiness will follow!
- Dim the lights and light some candles (fairy lights will do too) to create a soft,
- Stock up on great books (your childhood favourites will do), board games and movies. There’s no shame in rewatching Harry Potter movies from first to last, that’s exactly what comfort and hygge are for!
- A soft blanket is a must! Bonus point if it’s enough for two people to comfortably sit under.
Beyond any physical possessions, hygge feeling is all about feeling grateful for smaller things and expressing it. And, if you really think about, small things turn out to be the most important ones.