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Denmark Travel Guide

Trek Zone
goddag
(go-da • Danish)
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37°F
Thursday
38°F
Friday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Denmark?

12

December

Off
season

1

January

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Denmark for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 92 to 116 USD

Tourist's budget
from 174 to 224 USD

Did you know?

The population of Denmark is around 5.79 mil., which puts the country in 114. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Copenhagen (DK) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4046 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Copenhagen click here

Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Aalborg
Aarhus
Frederiksberg
Odense
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4046
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Denmark on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• 2nd Day of Christmas

Currency

Danish Krone (DKK) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 DKK
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.13408
7.45829
GBP
0.11054
9.04665
USD
0.14113
7.08574
Update: 11 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Denmark

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Distance matrix
MilesCopenhagenAarhusOdenseAalborgRoskildeElsinoreEsbjergSkagen
Copenhagen-98881391925162160
Aarhus98-5363819383109
Odense8853-116689776161
Aalborg13963116-12812412353
Roskilde198168128-34142155
Elsinore25939712434-166139
Esbjerg1628376123142166-176
Skagen16010916153155139176-

Best Ways to Experience Denmark

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 92 to 116 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 174 to 224 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Denmark via the Prices link

Currency

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Danish Krone (DKK)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Denmark.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagDenmark for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • U.S. citizens can enter Denmark for up to 3 months every six months, regardless of whether they have stayed in other Schengen countries prior to entry into Denmark.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Denmark the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, E, F, K sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket EType E
socket FType F
socket KType K

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

114 / 231
Ranking
5 792 202
Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, German, Turkish, Iranian, Somali

Area

134 / 230
Ranking
16.6 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

26 / 196
Ranking
81.5
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 79.5women 83.5

Median age

134 / 157
Ranking
42
Average age of population expressed in years.men 40.9women 43.1

Population growth

121 / 172
Ranking
0.44%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

11 / 131
Ranking
99%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99%women 99%

GDP

13 / 194
Ranking
60 552 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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