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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Denmark, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Denmark follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ag…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Denmark. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Dänemark: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
Denmark keeps the krone, not the euro. Euro cash is refused in most shops, so pay by card or withdraw DKK.
One Rejsekort or a contactless card covers trains, metro and buses nationwide, including the Oresund crossing to Sweden.
Cycle lanes are traffic lanes. Look left before stepping off any kerb and never stand in one to take a photo.
Service is included. Rounding up a restaurant bill is generous, nothing more is expected.
Tap water is excellent everywhere. Buying bottled water is unusual and expensive.
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There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Denmark. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
U.S. Department of State currently advises high degree of caution (level 2 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
Denmark is in the Schengen area. Most visitors from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and the EU can stay 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Others apply for a Schengen visa first.
Rarely. The currency is the Danish krone. Cards work everywhere, including on buses, market stalls and public toilets.
May to early September for long daylight and harbour swimming. December is worth it for Christmas markets if you accept short, dark days.
Yes by European standards. Budget 150 to 220 EUR per person per day mid-range in Copenhagen, less in Aarhus and Odense.
No. English is spoken almost universally and service staff switch to it without being asked.
DSB trains connect Copenhagen to Odense in 75 minutes and Aarhus in about 3 hours. Book Orange tickets in advance for the cheapest fares.
Travel information last reviewed 18 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: European Commission (CC BY 4.0); Moahim (CC BY-SA 4.0); European Commission (CC BY 4.0); Julian Herzog (Website) (CC BY 4.0); Erik Christensen (CC BY-SA 3.0).