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Denmark

Travel Facts

US State Dept Travel Advisory

The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.


https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html

Passport/Visa Requirements

For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

US Embassy/Consulate

+(45) 3341-7100; EMER: +(45) 3341-7400; US Embassy Copenhagen, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; https://dk.usembassy.gov/; CopenhagenACS@state.gov

LGBTQIA+ Travelers

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations.html

Telephone Code

45

Local Emergency Phone

112

Vaccinations

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Denmark: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, tickborne encephalitis, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.

http://www.who.int/

Climate

Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers.

Currency (Code)

Danish kroner (DKK)

Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)

230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, E, F, K

Plug Type CPlug Type EPlug Type FPlug Type K

Major Languages

Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German; note: English is the predominant second language

Major Religions

Evangelical Lutheran (official), Muslim, other/none/unspecified (denominations include Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Buddhist, Church of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal, and nondenominational Christian)

Time Difference

UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October

Potable Water

Yes

International Driving Permit

Suggested

Road Driving Side

Right

Tourist Destinations

Copenhagen (includes Nyhavn; National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet); National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst); Christiansborg Palace; Amalienborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens); Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde); Oresund Bridge

Major Sports

Soccer, handball

Cultural Practices

Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile.

Tipping Guidelines

Hotel and restaurant personnel are typically not tipped because service charges are included in the bill by law, but a tip of 10% for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers are not tipped, but you may always round up the fare.

Souvenirs

Porcelain/ceramics, handmade woolen items, cheese, chocolate, Lego toys

Traditional Cuisine

Frikadeller — flat meat patties made of minced beef, chopped onions, milk, and eggs and served with potatoes, creamed cabbage, gravy, and/or pickled beetroot


Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.

World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.

US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.

To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)

How to get help in an emergency? 
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444


Page last updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2024