Travel Essentials

Denmark: What To Know Before You Go

Plugs: Types C, E, F and K, 230 V. Emergency: One number for everything 112. Tipping: Service is included and tipping is not expected; rounding up for good service is a nice gesture. Tap water: Generally safe to drink.

Open The Denmark Trip Kit

Plugs And Power

Types C, E, F and K, 230 V

Emergency Numbers

One number for everything

112

Tipping

Service is included and tipping is not expected; rounding up for good service is a nice gesture.

Water And Health

Tap water: Generally safe to drink
Vaccines: Routine vaccines only
Malaria: None

Apps To Download Before You Go

MobilePay: The payment app used by nearly all Danes for shops, markets and splitting bills; visitors can rely on contactless cards instead, as cash is rare.
Rejseplanen: The national journey planner that combines trains, buses, metro and ferries with live departures.
DOT Tickets / Rejsekort: Buy tickets for Copenhagen's metro, buses and S-trains; the Rejsekort travel card app covers all public transport in Denmark.
DSB: The state railway's app for intercity tickets to Aarhus, Odense and across the Øresund to Sweden.
Bolt: Ride-hailing in Copenhagen and Aarhus; Uber left Denmark, and licensed taxi apps like DanTaxi and Viggo are the alternatives.
Donkey Republic: Copenhagen-born bike-sharing app, the easiest way to rent a bike by the hour or day.
Too Good To Go: The Danish-founded app for discounted surplus food from bakeries and restaurants, very active in its home country.
Wolt: The most popular food and grocery delivery app in Danish cities.
MitID: The national digital ID required for many Danish services; visitors cannot obtain it, which explains why some sites are locked.

Customs And Etiquette

Greetings. A firm handshake with eye contact is standard; Danes value modesty and directness over small talk or formality.

Hygge and personal space. Danes appreciate a cozy, relaxed atmosphere ('hygge') and value personal space; avoid loud behavior or overly familiar questions with strangers.

Punctuality. Being on time for social and business appointments is important; notify people if you'll be late.

Safety And Scams

Denmark is very safe with low violent crime; petty theft and occasional overcharging occur in busy tourist areas of Copenhagen.

Distraction theft near landmarks. Busy spots like Nyhavn, Strøget and the central station attract pickpockets; keep bags zipped and secured.

Unlicensed taxi overcharging. Occasional overcharging by unofficial drivers; use licensed taxis or ride-hailing apps.

Online rental fraud. Fake holiday rental listings target tourists booking accommodation; book through reputable platforms and verify listings.

Women travelers. Women travel very safely in Denmark with rare harassment; the country is considered one of the easier destinations in Europe for solo women.

LGBTQ+ Travelers

Legal · Safe

Denmark was the first country to legally recognize same-sex partnerships (1989) and has strong anti-discrimination protections; it is among the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in the world, especially in Copenhagen.

What Things Cost

Coffee (café)	DKK 40	$5.80
Local bus or metro ride	DKK 25	$3.60
Mid-range restaurant meal	DKK 220	$32
Hostel bed / budget room (night)	DKK 200	$29
Mid-range hotel (night)	DKK 1,100	$160
Daily budget, mid-range traveler	DKK 1,400	$200

2026-09

Best Time To Visit

May to September brings mild, sometimes warm weather and long daylight hours (the 'white nights' period runs roughly mid-May to mid-July); winters are cold and dark but atmospheric around Christmas.

Phrases

Basic Danish phrases