Denmark is the home of ‘hygge’ – a cosy feeling of contentedness.

You’ll find it in the people.

Denmark

You’ll see it in the scenery.

Denmark

You’ll taste it in the food.

Denmark

In short, you’re in for a treat.

Denmark

Denmark –

a country of warmth

The land of fairytales, Vikings, new Nordic cuisine and cutting edge design is an international cultural powerhouse.

In its capital city Copenhagen, you will find a vast cultural offering and a lively nightlife. In the South you will find sandy beaches. In the West you will find Legoland.

Smørrebrød can be found everywhere.

Go in search of fairy tales in the home of a master storyteller

Discover what inspired Hans Christian Anderson. Pose with The Little Mermaid. Say hello to Hamlet. The good life starts here.

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Practical information

This information can be useful when traveling to this beautiful country

Climate

Temperatures in Denmark vary considerably during the year, particularly during the winter period. July is normally the warmest month with an average temperature of just below 20°C. February is generally the coldest with an average of just below 0°.

Public Transport

Public transport in Copenhagen is efficient, safe and practical. The Copenhagen public transport network is operating 24 hours a day, with special train, metro and bus services covering the night and early hours.

Internet

Cafes and hotels with wireless internet can be found throughout the city.

Money

The Danish currency is the krone (DKK) which is divided into 100 øre. 1 DKK equals approx. 13 Euro cents/12 pence. Many shops and restaurants do accept foreign currency in cash but it is advisable to pay in DKK.

Shopping

Copenhagen’s city centre is a cozy maze of narrow streets with one-of-a-kind boutiques, well-known names and classy department stores. Copenhagen’s commercial heart is concentrated in the beautiful old town centre and in the buzzing city districts.

VAT Refunds

Citizens and residents of a country outside the EU can claim a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund when shopping in stores with “tax free shopping” signs. A minimum purchase per shop is required. When approaching the refund point, please make sure that you have the following with you: Your goods Your Global Blue tax-free form Your passport/ID.

Activities

Did you Know?

This information can be useful when traveling to Denmark

See Itineraries
  • The origins of the Danish Royal Family trace back to the viking kings.
  • Over a third of the locals in Copenhagen cycle to work every day.
  • Denmark’s flag, Dannebrog, is the oldest state flag in the world still in use by an independent nation. It was adopted in 1219.
  • The country's average height above sea level is only 31 metres and the highest natural point is Møllehøj, at 171 metres.
  • Denmark is among the leading global role models concerning environmental issues and sustainable practices.
  • The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opened in 1843 and is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.
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