Denmark
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Destinations in Denmark
Practical essentials for Denmark
Danish krone (DKK) — Denmark has not adopted the euro
Danish; English is spoken almost universally in Copenhagen.
Type C/E/F/K, 230V 50Hz
The physical Rejsekort was withdrawn in May 2026, so visitors now use the Rejsekort or DSB apps, a City Pass or the new Basiskort — contactless bank cards are not accepted on Copenhagen public transport.
Service is included in the bill by law and tipping is not expected, though rounding up after a good meal is appreciated.
Tap water is safe to drink and meets the EU Drinking Water Directive.
Right-hand side; EU and EEA licences are valid as they are, and most other visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.
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Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Denmark
Copenhagen past the postcard: beyond Nyhavn's crowds
Everyone gets the same photo of the colored townhouses. The better city starts one bridge away — harbour baths, cemetery gardens, and a fishing village at the end of a bus line.
Copenhagen, season by season: when to go and what changes
The Danish capital is four different cities a year — harbour-swimming summer, candlelit winter, and two shoulder seasons locals quietly prefer. Here is how to pick yours.
The Market Halls of Copenhagen: What to Eat and When to Go
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Copenhagen's Most Beautiful Streets and Squares
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Copenhagen Out of Season: The Months Insiders Keep for Themselves
Everyone books Copenhagen for its summer; the version locals actually romanticise runs from October to May, and it rewards anyone who plans for it properly.
Copenhagen with Kids: One Day, Mostly Outdoors
A city built at child height: Tivoli in the middle of town, harbour water clean enough to swim in, and a bike culture that makes the whole thing feel calm.
48 Hours in Copenhagen
Two days, one bicycle, and a city that rewards both. A tightly plotted weekend through Copenhagen's canals, food halls, palaces and harbour baths.
The Storied Hotels of Copenhagen
A white palace on the King's New Square, a Moorish fantasy inside Tivoli, and the mid-century tower where Danish design was born — Copenhagen's great hotels are attractions in their own right.