Amanda Petri, 20, of Gentofte, Denmark was crowned Miss Danmark 2017 at the Azuray in Skovlunde, Denmark on September 23, 2017. It was the 54th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects Denmark’s Miss World candidate.

Established on January 1, 1842, Gentofte is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Denmark. Heavy metal band Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich was born in this municipality.

Denmark is one of the seven countries and territories represented in the inaugural edition of Miss World in 1951. The others are France, Holland, Mexico, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Miss Danmark 2017

Including Petri, 30 women competed for the Miss Danmark 2017 crown. Here are the results:

PLACEMENT	CANDIDATE
Miss Danmark 2017	Amanda Petri
1st runner-up	Shania Idit Iversen Barrientos
2nd runner-up	Simone Gadegaard Andersen
3rd runner-up	Mille Kathrine Malihini Jul
4th runner-up	Sabrina Jovanovic
Top 15	Alicia Gravgard Yahiya Anna Stella Diekelmann Astrid Foldarskard Cecilie Kaas Cecilie Dissing Josephine Mikkonen Sorensen Madeline Ellegaard Monique Mallya Mechlenburg Sophie Fournais Tanja Baunsgaard Hansen
Top 30	Amanda Louise Creutzberg Camilla Berthelsen Cecilie Steffensen Jasmin Frandsen Julie Kjaer Kristine Nielsen Laura Windeballe Pedersen Line Amrita Andersen Lotte Santa Melanie Litgov Mette Emma Madsbjerg Pagh Pernille Laura Sorensen Sari Rosendal Serine Andersen Sofie Loft

Miss Danmark

Founded in 1926, the Miss Danmark pageant began with its inaugural national crown awarded to Edith Jørgensen. For over five decades, from 1951 to 2003, a single titleholder was chosen annually to represent the nation across multiple premier international pageants. Management of the competition shifted to Memborg Models from 1986 to 2013.

The rights were later acquired in 2015 by Miss World Denmark 2008 Lisa Lents under the Miss and Mister Denmark Organization. Following this acquisition, the official Miss Danmark winner has exclusively competed in the Miss World pageant. Additionally, the organization held the Miss Earth franchise for a brief period, sending Danish delegates to that competition in 2013 and 2014.

Copenhagen

Miss Danmark is based in Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century, the city has evolved into a global hub of culture, sustainability, and architectural innovation.

One of Copenhagen’s most defining traits is its world-class bicycle culture. With over 250 miles of dedicated bike lanes, more than half of its residents commute by bicycle daily, making it one of the cleanest and most livable cities on Earth. This commitment to the environment pairs beautifully with the Danish concept of hygge—a cozy, warm approach to life that can be felt in the city’s candlelit cafes, historic waterfronts, and bustling public squares.