Denmark

Denmark is a member of the EU. Depending on where you are travelling from and your nationality, different rules may apply.

If you are travelling from any other Schengen EU country, you can travel freely to and from Denmark and you do not need to show your ID or passport, however, it is still recommended to take it with you. It may depend on your airline whether you are required to show your ID or not. 

Citizens of countries that are not members of the EU or Schengen agreement, may need a visa to enter Denmark. See here if you require a visa.

Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus immunizations are recommended for all travellers. We recommend this website for more information on vaccinations. We also advise consulting your general practitioner before you travel. 

You can also obtain some additional information from the CDC website: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel 

Simply choose Denmark as your travel destination and read about any further requirements. 

Denmark – country code +45. There is a great connection in most places in Denmark. In most cafes and restaurants you can get free access to Wi-fi.

Like the majority of the European countries, Denmark operates on the two-pole round-pin continental plugs. Electrical current is 230V (volts) and 50Hz (cycles) AC. (Sockets and power plugs have type E and K.)

When travelling to Denmark, follow the instructions of the local authorities. Travelling to Denmark is generally perceived to be safe, but you can always provide yourself with a photocopy of your ID and passport, just in case. Depending on your bank, you may also need to inform them of your travel, so they are aware that you may be using your card abroad.

Denmark has its own currency – Danish Krone – DKK. Most places in Denmark accept credit cards or mobile payments. If you prefer to withdraw cash, there are numerous ATMs in every city or possibility of bank withdrawal. 

However, if you prefer to pay by cash, it is advised to withdraw the money before travelling to Denmark in order to avoid bank fees.

Denmark is a constitutional monarchy since 1849. The Danish monarchy is the oldest continuing monarchy in the world. Queen Margrethe II is the current head of state; however, her role is mostly ceremonial. The Prime Minister and the Parliament (called “Folketinget”) based in Copenhagen hold the real power in the country.

In Denmark, almost 75% of the population is registered as members of the Church of Denmark, the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Church is separated from the state. One can choose to pay a voluntary tax which helps to maintain church buildings and allows members to hold an event like a wedding or baptism, etc.  

Over 20% of the population is non-religious and over 2,5% are members of other religions. 

What is interesting and contrasting to other countries is that women constitute over 55% of the priests.

Denmark has an estimated population of 5,78 mio. (which does not include Greenland or the Faroe Islands). Around 86,9% of the population is of Danish descent, which is understood as having at least one parent who was born in the country and has Danish citizenship. 

The remaining 13,1% comprises the immigrants of various descent or their children, which include such ethnicities like: Albanian, Arab, Bangladeshi, Bosniaks, Chilean, Chinese, Ethiopian, Indian, Inuit, Iranian, Jewish, Kurd, Lebanese, Pakistani (who are among the largest ethnic group from a non-western country), Poles, Somali, Sudanese, Thai, Turk and Vietnamese.

Danish is the official language in Denmark. English is obligatory and education starts already in primary schools, therefore many Danes speak English on a high level, and it is considered their second language. There are also minorities that speak their languages, mostly German (in the south of Denmark in the Jutland region), Faroese and Greenlandic.

Denmark has a well-prospering economy, however its strongly dependent on foreign trade. 

An estimated 60% of the Danish land is used for agriculture and Denmark is a major international player when it comes to exporting goods like meat, fish and dairy. 

Danmark is also one of the countries where income inequality between men and women is among the lowest in the world. Also, the unemployment rate is relatively low in comparison to other European countries. Statistics from 2017 show that around 78,8% of all 15-64-year-old people were professionally active on the labour market.

As typical for Nordic models, Danish citizens pay high taxes, however, they obtain a lot of high-level services and benefits in exchange, e.g. health-care, child benefits, free education and scholarships for students both from Denmark and international.

When it comes to energy consumption, Denmark has a goal to be fully independent of fossil fuels by 2050. Throughout the years the country has established itself as a leader in e.g. wind energy. Over 30% of all energy consumption in the country comes from renewable sources. 

Denmark is situated in the middle of several seas and therefore its climate is mild and temperate. The weather is very changeable. Due to the country’s flatness, the differences in weather between various regions and areas are not great. The western parts and smaller islands experience however more wind than the mainland.  

The coldest month is February with an average temperature of 0°C and the warmest is July with an average temperature of 17°C. 

The last couple of years there has been a record of warmer summers, with the temperatures reaching even as high as 30°C or over, however that kind of weather usually lasts only for 2 or three days.

There is a lot of clouds, wind, and humidity all year round. Rain falls throughout the year with the highest precipitation between the months of August and November.