Denmark travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Denmark with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Denmark.

Essential travel guide
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Travel advice
Travel health
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The historic 17th-century waterfront of Copenhagen, Denmark © Sergii Figurnyi - Adobe Stock Image

Denmark travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Denmark with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Denmark - quick facts
Flight time^✝	2 hours
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	Danish, English
Currency	Danish Krone
Electricity	C + E + F + K plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Denmark weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	2	3	5	10	16	20	21	21	17	13	8	4
Hours of sunshine (daily)	1	2	4	6	8	8	8	7	5	3	2	1
Days with some rainfall	17	13	15	13	11	11	13	13	14	15	17	17
Sea temperature °C	1	0	0	1	8	14	17	17	15	11	8	3

The Denmark weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Copenhagen.

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Denmark travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Denmark from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Denmark - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Denmark - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Denmark - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Denmark - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Denmark - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Denmark - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Denmark.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Denmark travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Denmark with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Denmark - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Denmark - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Denmark - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Denmark, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Denmark travel features

Do you want to learn more about Denmark? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Denmark.

Denmark FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Denmark including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.