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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 0 Museums 0 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 230 Viewpoints 15 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 245

Interests

History 458 Art 608 Museums 480 Nature 245 Sea and beach 230 Viewpoints 15
  2. Damhus Lake
    02 1 hour

    Damhus Lake

    Damhussøen

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  4. Folkets park
    04 1 hour

    Folkets park

    Folkets Park

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  7. Sortedam Lake
    07 1 hour

    Sortedam Lake

    Sortedams Sø

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  14. Valby Park
    14 1 hour

    Valby Park

    Valbyparken

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  16. Operaparkøen
    16 1 hour

    Operaparkøen

    Operaparken

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  25. Lake Emdrup
    25 1 hour

    Lake Emdrup

    Emdrup Sø

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  32. Amorparken
    32 1 hour

    Amorparken

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  40. Peblinge Lake
    40 1 hour

    Peblinge Lake

    Peblinge Sø

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  57. Bjerget
    57 20 min

    Bjerget

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Copenhagen
  59. Grand view
    59 20 min

    Grand view

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Copenhagen
  60. Store Høj
    60 20 min

    Store Høj

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Copenhagen
  67. ZooLook
    67 20 min

    ZooLook

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Copenhagen
  68. ZooLook
    68 20 min

    ZooLook

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Copenhagen
  69. Æghaven
    69 1 hour

    Æghaven

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  75. Bademosen
    75 1 hour

    Bademosen

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  80. Birkeskov
    80 1 hour

    Birkeskov

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  84. Bomhaven
    84 1 hour

    Bomhaven

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  88. Byfælleden
    88 1 hour

    Byfælleden

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  89. Byhaven
    89 1 hour

    Byhaven

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  90. Byparken
    90 1 hour

    Byparken

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  93. Dahliahaven
    93 1 hour

    Dahliahaven

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • Copenhagen
  95. Degnemosen
    95 1 hour

    Degnemosen

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • 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.