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.
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Copenhagen
Photograph · Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0
Copenhagen 2,060 places
Practical information
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
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- The current month
- 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
Top things to see
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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.