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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.
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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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Denmark tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Denmark weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  2 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  17 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  1 |
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The Denmark weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Copenhagen.
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
FCDO travel advice
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 covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Denmark with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Denmark - Danish Health Authority
- Coronavirus timeline in Denmark - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Denmark - National Communications Partnership for Covid 19
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.
Are there entry restrictions to Denmark due to Covid-19?
Denmark is open for tourism from the UK. https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-og-regler.
Check out Danish Health Authority for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Denmark?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Denmark. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Denmark from the UK?
The flight time to Denmark from the UK is typically 2 hours.
Flights to Denmark
What is the time difference between Denmark and the UK?
The time difference between Denmark and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Denmark?
The main languages spoken in Denmark are Danish and English.
Learn a language for Denmark with Rosetta Stone*, Busuu* and Babbel*.
What is the currency in Denmark?
The currency in Denmark is the Danish Krone (DKK).
Send money to Denmark with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in Denmark?
Denmark uses electrical plug type C + E + F + K (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Denmark?
They drive on the right side of the road in Denmark.
Find out more about driving in Denmark with International Drivers Association* and RAC*.
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