Country guide

Denmark

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.

Copenhagen
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Copenhagen 2,060 places

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

January: seasonal closure recorded
February: seasonal closure recorded
March: seasonal closure recorded
April: seasonal closure recorded
May: seasonal closure recorded
June: seasonal closure recorded
July: seasonal closure recorded
August: seasonal closure recorded — this month
September: seasonal closure recorded
October: no seasonality data recorded
November: no seasonality data recorded
December: seasonal closure recorded

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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.

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Great Synagogue

Imam Ali Mosque

Grand Mosque of Copenhagen

St. Alban's Church

Nusrat Jahan Mosque

Reformed Church

Jesuskirken

Garnison Cemetery

Garrison Church

St. James's Church

St. Paul's Church

Jerusalem Church

Philip's Church

St. Matthew's Church

Swedish Gustaf Church

Anna Church

Bethlehem Church

Frederiksberg Church

Hans Tausen's Church

Holmen Cemetery

Isaiah Church

Kildevæld Church

Simon Peter's Church

Solvang Church

St. Anne's Church

St. John's Church

St. Mark's Church

Vartov Church

All Saints' Church

Brorson's Church

Capernaum Church

Church of Christ

Elijah's Church

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Holy Cross Church

Hvidovre Church

Jewish Northern Cemetery

Mariendal Church

Nathanael's Church

St. Andrew's Church

St. Augustine's Church

St. Luke's Church

St. Stephen's Church

St. Theresa's Church

Zion's Church

Adventskirken

Brønshøj Church

Christiansborg Slotskirke

Church of Jesus' Heart

Church of King Haakon

Church of the Deaf

Godthaab Church

Hellerup Cemetery

Immanuel Church

Korsvej Church

Martin's Church

Nazareth Church

Saint Nicholas Church

St Thomas' Church

Sundby Church

Gethsemane Church

Ansgar Church

Apostle Church

Bavnehøj Church

Den Katolsk-Apostoliske Kirke

Emdrup Church

Højdevang Church

Husum Church

Immaculatakirken

Kastrup Church

Margrethekirken

Mariakirken

Rigshospitalets Kirke

Rødovre Church

Denmark