Travel Tips
Denmark
Design, bicycles and colorful harbors make Denmark a relaxed and very walkable Nordic trip.
What I love about Denmark
People often ask me what I love most about a country. Every country has its good and bad sides, but here I share the positives I found on my travels.
Denmark's flag, the Dannebrog, is the oldest national flag in the world still in use.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK)
- Language
- Danish
- Best overall
- May to September
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C, E, F and K
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
Summer has long days and outdoor life. Winter is dark and damp, but cozy, with Christmas markets.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Copenhagen
Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, canals and world-class food.
Aarhus
A young city with the ARoS art museum and its rainbow walkway.
Odense
The hometown of Hans Christian Andersen.
Skagen
Northern beaches where two seas meet.
Roskilde
A Viking ship museum and a historic cathedral.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 4 Copenhagen, with a Roskilde day trip
- Days 5 to 6 Odense
- Days 7 to 8 Aarhus
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Trains link the main cities. Book in advance for cheaper fares.
- Rent a bicycle in the cities, and stay clear of the cycle lanes when walking.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Denmark is close to cashless and expensive, so budget accordingly.
- Denmark uses the krone, not the euro.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Smorrebrod: open-faced rye sandwiches.
- Frikadeller: Danish meatballs.
- Fresh pastries from a local bakery.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Denmark is very safe, but watch your bags in busy stations.
- Look out for cyclists before stepping into a bike lane.
Planning a trip to Denmark?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.