Denmark is one of the happiest places in on earth (sorry, Disneyland) and with an ultra-high standard of living it’s easy to see why. The smallest Scandinavian country is a mix of bustling cities, sprawling countryside, castles and culture, plus a fascinating history that takes in Iron Age Bog People and the Vikings.
City Guides
Practical Information
Religions Practised:
Christianity
Total Area:
43094 square kilometres
Population Size:
5,475,791
Voltage and Plug Info:
230 V. European plug with two round metal pins.
Visas:
European and Scandinavian visitors are free to visit, live and work in Denmark for as long as they wish. Visitors from Australia, the USA, Canada and New Zealand can stay for 90 days without a visa.
Safety:
Denmark is a very safe place to visit and there are no more than the usual dangers. Avoid flashing your valuables and beware of pickpockets in busy areas and cities. Danes follow the rules on the roads and you are expected to do the same. When walking, only cross at designated crossings and do not walk in the road as drivers are less aware of pedestrians.
Vaccinations and Health:
There are no compulsory vaccinations to visit Denmark and free emergency health care is provided for all visitors but anyone from outside the EU does need travel insurance.
Denmark Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit?
The summer months, between June and August, are the warmest and often the most pleasant with temperatures averaging 20°C. A few months either side of the summer can be chilly but prices are lower and there are fewer crowds. Winters are cold and temperatures regularly drop to below freezing.
Getting There and Away
There are regular flights into Copenhagen International Airport, find cheap flights on Skyscanner. From across Europe but you can also enter by train or bus from the surrounding countries. Trains are popular with travellers with InterRail tickets which work out as great value for money. From Hamburg they run on a regular basis and take 4.5 hours while buses (including overnight ones) leave from Sweden.
Getting Around
Cycling is one of the best ways to get around the towns and cities as there is a safe network of bike paths. Denmark’s rail system is extremely efficient and the trains and regional buses are usually well linked.
Best Things to Do in Denmark
Don’t leave here without…
Rocking out at Roskilde
Each July, some of the biggest names in world music, and 90,000 of their mates, descend on Roskilde Festival for one of Europe’s biggest bashes.
Dumping your clothes
Basically, unless you’re told to put your swimmers on, you don’t have to (that’s on the beach, not around town). If in doubt look for ‘FKK’ signs or head to official ‘clothing optional’ beaches like Bøtø Strand. But be warned boys, it gets cold in winter.
Sinking one at the Carlsberg Brewery
A quick train out of Copenhagen, a reasonable entrance fee, and a couple of free beers to say ‘thanks for coming’. This place is a lager-lover’s dream.
Starting late and finishing early
Booze is pricey in Copenhagen, so revellers drink at home before midnight, then hit the clubs in the city’s trendy Vesterbro district and dance, dance, dance until dawn.
Pigging out at a pølsevogn
These sausage wagons are everywhere, churning out some of the finest hot-dogs known to man into the wee small hours – the perfect late-night snack.
Denmark is one of the most peaceful countries in the world with a high standard of living and a great quality of life. Whether you are looking for a short city break, or are keen to spend time exploring more of Scandinavia, Denmark will not disappoint. You might also like to combine a trip with visiting Finland, Sweden or Norway.