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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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Category

Historic monuments 234 Museums 0 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 410 1 to 2 hours 48

Interests

History 410 Art 608 Museums 432 Nature 245 Sea and beach 230 Viewpoints 15
  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
  5. Great Synagogue
    05 30 min

    Great Synagogue

    Synagogen

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  7. Amagertorv
    07 45 min

    Amagertorv

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  9. Kanneworffs House
    09 45 min

    Kanneworffs House

    House of Amber

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  10. Kastrup Fortress
    10 45 min

    Kastrup Fortress

    Kastrup Fort

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  11. Valhøj
    11 45 min

    Valhøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  13. Assault on Copenhagen
    13 45 min

    Assault on Copenhagen

    Stormen på København 1659

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  16. Carlstad
    16 45 min

    Carlstad

    Mindesmærke for den svenske fæstningslejr Carlstad

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  18. Maritime Monument
    18 45 min

    Maritime Monument

    Søfartsmonumentet

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  19. Mastekranen
    19 45 min

    Mastekranen

    Frederik d. V mastekran

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  20. Memorial Anchor
    20 45 min

    Memorial Anchor

    Mindeankeret ved Nyhavn

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  22. Imam Ali Mosque
    22 30 min

    Imam Ali Mosque

    Imam Ali Moskeen

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  24. St. Alban's Church
    24 30 min

    St. Alban's Church

    Den Engelske Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  26. Druknestenen
    26 45 min

    Druknestenen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  29. Kalvebod Wave
    29 45 min

    Kalvebod Wave

    Kalvebod Bølge

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  30. Memorial Mound
    30 45 min

    Memorial Mound

    Mindehøjen i Søndermarken

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

    Steno

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

    Bellahøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  34. Bellahøj
    34 45 min

    Bellahøj

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

    Bellahøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  36. Ellehøi
    36 45 min

    Ellehøi

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  37. Langhøj
    37 45 min

    Langhøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  39. Simonshøj
    39 45 min

    Simonshøj

    Simons Høj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  41. Reformed Church
    41 30 min

    Reformed Church

    Den Tyske Reformerte Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  42. Jesuskirken
    42 30 min

    Jesuskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  43. Garnison Cemetery
    43 30 min

    Garnison Cemetery

    Garnisons Kirkegård

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  45. Faroese Warehouse
    45 45 min

    Faroese Warehouse

    Færøsk Pakhus

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  47. Gunboat Sheds
    47 45 min

    Gunboat Sheds

    Kanonbådsskurene

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  49. Mindehøjen
    49 45 min

    Mindehøjen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  50. Moltke's Palace
    50 45 min

    Moltke's Palace

    Christian den VII's Palæ

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  52. Garrison Church
    52 30 min

    Garrison Church

    Garnisonskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  53. St. James's Church
    53 30 min

    St. James's Church

    Sankt Jakobs Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  54. St. Paul's Church
    54 30 min

    St. Paul's Church

    Sankt Pauls Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  55. Apis Temple
    55 45 min

    Apis Temple

    Apistemplet

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  56. Danshøj
    56 45 min

    Danshøj

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  58. The Stork Stone
    58 45 min

    The Stork Stone

    Storkestenen

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • Copenhagen
  59. Jerusalem Church
    59 30 min

    Jerusalem Church

    Jerusalemskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  60. Philip's Church
    60 30 min

    Philip's Church

    Filips Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  64. Anna Church
    64 30 min

    Anna Church

    Anna Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  65. Bethlehem Church
    65 30 min

    Bethlehem Church

    Bethlehemskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  68. Holmen Cemetery
    68 30 min

    Holmen Cemetery

    Holmens Kirkegård

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  69. Isaiah Church
    69 30 min

    Isaiah Church

    Esajas Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  70. Kildevæld Church
    70 30 min

    Kildevæld Church

    Kildevældskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  72. Solvang Church
    72 30 min

    Solvang Church

    Solvang Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  73. St. Anne's Church
    73 30 min

    St. Anne's Church

    Sankt Annæ Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  74. St. John's Church
    74 30 min

    St. John's Church

    Sankt Johannes Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  75. St. Mark's Church
    75 30 min

    St. Mark's Church

    Sankt Markus Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  76. Vartov Church
    76 30 min

    Vartov Church

    Vartov Valgmenighedskirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  77. All Saints' Church
    77 30 min

    All Saints' Church

    Allehelgens Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  78. Brorson's Church
    78 30 min

    Brorson's Church

    Brorsons Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  79. Capernaum Church
    79 30 min

    Capernaum Church

    Kapernaumskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  80. Church of Christ
    80 30 min

    Church of Christ

    Kristkirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  81. Elijah's Church
    81 30 min

    Elijah's Church

    Eliaskirken

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  83. Holy Cross Church
    83 30 min

    Holy Cross Church

    Hellig Kors Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  84. Hvidovre Church
    84 30 min

    Hvidovre Church

    Hvidovre Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  86. Mariendal Church
    86 30 min

    Mariendal Church

    Mariendal Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  90. St. Luke's Church
    90 30 min

    St. Luke's Church

    Sankt Lukas Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  93. Zion's Church
    93 30 min

    Zion's Church

    Sions Kirke

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Copenhagen
  100. Ansgar
    100 45 min

    Ansgar

    • 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.