Sharing many similarities with neighbouring Germany, Denmark provides an easy introduction to the Nordic way of life. It also offers easy access to the rest of Scandinavia.
Danish Tourist Board: The official website for the Danish National Tourist Office – a useful resource for planning your trip to Denmark.
Know Before You Go: Travel advice for Denmark from the FCO.
Find out more about driving in Denmark, or view our car hire locations in Denmark.
Things to see and do
- Dine at Noma, the world’s best restaurant.
- Visit Hamlet’s home of Kronborg Slot.
- Visit the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
- Take a tour of the Carlsberg Brewery.
- Bring out the child in you with a trip to Legoland.
- Take to the water with a canal tour of Copenhagen.
- Visit the cobbled streets of 9th century Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town.
- Discover Denmark’s rich Viking history and take a trip on a replica Viking ship at Roskilde.
Festivals and events
- Head to Denmark’s northern tip for the Skagen Festival. Lasting 4 days, it features world music performed by local and international musicians. (June)
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival. What it says on the tin, the capital’s biggest entertainment event lasts for 10 days. (July)
- The Aarhus Festival lasts for 10 days and features music, dance, opera, films, and theatre. (August)
Tipping in Denmark
Tipping in Denmark is not necessary as, by law, service charges should be included in the listed price.
Time Difference
GMT +2
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