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Denmark travel guide
Cosy cafés, bike-friendly cities and Viking history.
Denmark is a small, flat Scandinavian country made up of the Jutland peninsula and hundreds of islands. It is known for stylish Copenhagen, sandy beaches, castles and the cosy idea of 'hygge'.
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Getting there
Copenhagen Airport is the main gateway, with Billund and Aarhus serving Jutland; trains and the Øresund Bridge link Copenhagen with Sweden, and there is a land border and rail link with Germany plus ferries to Norway and Sweden.
Best time to visit: May–Sep – long, mild days and outdoor festivals; Dec for Christmas markets.
Tougher months: January to March is dark, damp and chilly – though Christmas markets make December atmospheric.
Weather by month in Copenhagen
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Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).
Time zone: Europe/Berlin. Compare with your local time.
Visas: in our passport dataset, 93 of 198 other passports can enter Denmark without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 105 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.
Background: Visa policy of the Schengen Area (Wikipedia).
Official advisory: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 2024-09-17). Read the advisory.
Source and more: Denmark travel facts on RoamSun
Stay
Most trips to Denmark are based around Copenhagen, Aarhus or Skagen. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.
Typical daily budget: about US$80–110 for a backpacker and US$200–350 mid-range, per person.
Source: RoamSun Denmark page · Browse hotel guides
Connect
Plug types: C, E, F, K. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.
Calling code: +45.
Mobile data: read the eSIM for Europe before you fly so the plan is installed and ready on landing.
Source: Advinne eSIM guide · RoamSun
Do
- Copenhagen (Zealand · capital): A stylish, walkable capital of canals, palaces, design shops and world-famous food.
- Aarhus (East Jutland · culture): A young, vibrant city with ARoS, the open-air Den Gamle By museum and a lively waterfront.
- Skagen (North Jutland · coast & art): Golden light, yellow houses and wild dunes that inspired a celebrated artists' colony.
- Odense (Funen · fairy tales): Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace, with a museum devoted to his life and stories.
- Ribe (South-west Jutland · Viking town): Denmark's oldest town, with a cathedral, half-timbered houses and a night-watchman tour.
- Bornholm (Baltic island · round churches): A rocky island of fishing villages, smokehouses and unique round medieval churches.
- Møns Klint (Møn · cliffs): Towering chalk cliffs above turquoise water in a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
- Roskilde (Zealand · history): Home to a royal cathedral, the Viking Ship Museum and a famous summer music festival.
Things to do
- Ride Tivoli Gardens. Spend an evening among the twinkling lights and historic rides of Copenhagen's classic amusement park.
- Cycle Copenhagen. Join locals on dedicated bike lanes from Nyhavn's painted houses to the harbour baths.
- Tour Kronborg Castle. Explore the Renaissance fortress at Helsingør that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet.
- See Viking ships. Admire reconstructed longships and try sailing at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.
- Stand where two seas meet. Walk to Grenen at Skagen, where the Skagerrak and Kattegat collide in a line of waves.
- Explore ARoS. Walk the rainbow panorama on the roof of Aarhus's art museum.
- Visit Legoland. Marvel at miniature cities built from millions of bricks in Billund, home of Lego.
- Hike Møns Klint. Descend wooden stairs to the beach beneath dazzling white chalk cliffs.
Source: full Denmark guide on RoamSun
Eat and drink
- Smørrebrød – open-faced rye sandwiches with many toppings
- Frikadeller – pan-fried pork meatballs
- Stegt flæsk – crispy pork with potatoes and parsley sauce
- Wienerbrød – flaky Danish pastry
Source: RoamSun Denmark guide
Money and safety
Currency: Danish krone (DKK). Currency and plug checker.
Tipping: Service is included; rounding up is a nice extra.
Emergency numbers: 112 police, fire & ambulance.
- Denmark uses the Danish krone, not the euro.
- Cards and mobile payments are accepted almost everywhere, even for small purchases.
- Denmark is very safe; watch for pickpockets around Copenhagen Central Station and Strøget.
- Never walk in bike lanes – cyclists move fast and expect a clear path.
Source: RoamSun Denmark facts
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Denmark?
May–Sep – long, mild days and outdoor festivals; Dec for Christmas markets. Mild, damp and windy, with cool summers and grey winters.
What time zone is Denmark in?
Denmark uses Europe/Berlin.
Do I need a visa for Denmark?
It depends on your passport. In our dataset 93 of 198 other passports can enter without a prior visa, 0 need an e-visa or eTA and 105 need a visa in advance. Use the visa checker and confirm with the official government source.
What plug and voltage does Denmark use?
Denmark uses plug type C, E, F, K at 230 V. Check whether your devices are dual-voltage before you plug in.
What is the calling code for Denmark?
The international calling code for Denmark is +45.
Do you tip in Denmark?
Service is included; rounding up is a nice extra.
What is the emergency number in Denmark?
112 police, fire & ambulance.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Denmark?
Traffic drives on the right.