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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Denmark, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Denmark follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ag…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Denmark. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Dänemark: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
Denmark keeps the krone, not the euro. Euro cash is refused in most shops, so pay by card or withdraw DKK.
One Rejsekort or a contactless card covers trains, metro and buses nationwide, including the Oresund crossing to Sweden.
Cycle lanes are traffic lanes. Look left before stepping off any kerb and never stand in one to take a photo.
Service is included. Rounding up a restaurant bill is generous, nothing more is expected.
Tap water is excellent everywhere. Buying bottled water is unusual and expensive.
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You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Denmark, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Denmark follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Denmark. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Global Affairs Canada currently states: “Denmark: Exercise a high degree of caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: DKK. Languages: Danish. Capital: Copenhagen.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, VisitDenmark, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: European Commission (CC BY 4.0); Moahim (CC BY-SA 4.0); European Commission (CC BY 4.0); Julian Herzog (Website) (CC BY 4.0); Erik Christensen (CC BY-SA 3.0).