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Denmark

A photograph of Denmark
Photograph · Moahim · CC BY-SA 4.0

Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries: the northern Jutland peninsula, which shares a short land border with Germany, plus an archipelago of 406 islands lying between the North Sea and the Baltic. Its population passed 6 million in May 2025, and roughly 40 per cent of that lives on Zealand alone — the largest island, and the one carrying Copenhagen. The land is flat and mostly arable, low, with sandy coasts, so a Danish route is measured in water crossings rather than in altitude. Beyond continental Denmark, the Kingdom also includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Danish
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+45
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C, E, F and K · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public drinking water is monitored by Danish authorities

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded — this month
  9. September: seasonal closure recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Historic monuments 234 Museums 48 Places of worship 176 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 234

Interests

History 234 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Brumleby
    01 45 min

    Brumleby

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  2. Jarmers Tower
    02 45 min

    Jarmers Tower

    Jarmers Tårn

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  3. Liberty Column
    03 45 min

    Liberty Column

    Frihedsstøtten

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  6. Amagertorv
    06 45 min

    Amagertorv

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  8. Kanneworffs House
    08 45 min

    Kanneworffs House

    House of Amber

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  9. Kastrup Fortress
    09 45 min

    Kastrup Fortress

    Kastrup Fort

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  10. Valhøj
    10 45 min

    Valhøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  12. Assault on Copenhagen
    12 45 min

    Assault on Copenhagen

    Stormen på København 1659

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  15. Carlstad
    15 45 min

    Carlstad

    Mindesmærke for den svenske fæstningslejr Carlstad

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  17. Maritime Monument
    17 45 min

    Maritime Monument

    Søfartsmonumentet

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  18. Mastekranen
    18 45 min

    Mastekranen

    Frederik d. V mastekran

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  19. Memorial Anchor
    19 45 min

    Memorial Anchor

    Mindeankeret ved Nyhavn

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  22. Druknestenen
    22 45 min

    Druknestenen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  25. Kalvebod Wave
    25 45 min

    Kalvebod Wave

    Kalvebod Bølge

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  26. Memorial Mound
    26 45 min

    Memorial Mound

    Mindehøjen i Søndermarken

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  28. Steno
    28 45 min

    Steno

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  29. Bellahøj
    29 45 min

    Bellahøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  30. Bellahøj
    30 45 min

    Bellahøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  31. Bellahøj
    31 45 min

    Bellahøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  32. Ellehøi
    32 45 min

    Ellehøi

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  33. Langhøj
    33 45 min

    Langhøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  35. Simonshøj
    35 45 min

    Simonshøj

    Simons Høj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  37. Faroese Warehouse
    37 45 min

    Faroese Warehouse

    Færøsk Pakhus

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  39. Gunboat Sheds
    39 45 min

    Gunboat Sheds

    Kanonbådsskurene

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  41. Mindehøjen
    41 45 min

    Mindehøjen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  42. Moltke's Palace
    42 45 min

    Moltke's Palace

    Christian den VII's Palæ

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  44. Apis Temple
    44 45 min

    Apis Temple

    Apistemplet

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  45. Danshøj
    45 45 min

    Danshøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  47. The Stork Stone
    47 45 min

    The Stork Stone

    Storkestenen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  55. Ansgar
    55 45 min

    Ansgar

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  58. Bellahøj
    58 45 min

    Bellahøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  59. Ben Webster
    59 45 min

    Ben Webster

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  60. Betty Nansen
    60 45 min

    Betty Nansen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  61. blanka 2024
    61 45 min

    blanka 2024

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  63. Børge Thing
    63 45 min

    Børge Thing

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  67. Carl Nielsen
    67 45 min

    Carl Nielsen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  69. Christian X
    69 45 min

    Christian X

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  70. Churchill
    70 45 min

    Churchill

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  72. Dannebrog
    72 45 min

    Dannebrog

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  73. Dan Turèll
    73 45 min

    Dan Turèll

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  77. Dirch Passer
    77 45 min

    Dirch Passer

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  82. Egmont-uret
    82 45 min

    Egmont-uret

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  83. Egmont-uret
    83 45 min

    Egmont-uret

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  86. Energien
    86 45 min

    Energien

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  87. Etta Cameron
    87 45 min

    Etta Cameron

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  88. Folkeparken
    88 45 min

    Folkeparken

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  91. Freedom
    91 45 min

    Freedom

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  92. Garhøj
    92 45 min

    Garhøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  100. Hangar A
    100 45 min

    Hangar A

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Denmark be?

Five to seven days allows three or four days in Copenhagen and time for one rail-linked extension such as Odense, Aarhus or North Zealand. Adding Jutland and several islands requires extra nights rather than longer day trips.

What entry documents are needed for Denmark?

Denmark’s New to Denmark portal is the official short-stay visa reference. Check the passport-specific rule and Schengen conditions there, including which country is responsible for an application on a multi-country trip.

What is the best way to travel around Denmark?

Copenhagen Airport has direct metro and rail connections. Intercity trains link Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg, while Rejseplanen combines train, bus and ferry options even when fares remain operator-specific.

When is a practical time to visit Denmark?

May through August provides Denmark’s longest days and the broadest seasonal opening pattern. Coastal weather can still change quickly, and island ferry frequency should be checked outside the main summer period.

What money and payment basics apply in Denmark?

Denmark prices goods in Danish kroner (DKK), not euros. Payment conditions are not recorded here; keep an alternative available for any terminal or small operator that does not accept the preferred card.

What practical safety details should I save for Denmark?

Use 112 for emergencies in Denmark. The supply is 230 V across Type C, E, F and K sockets, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.