Denmark holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Denmark holiday in Europe
Denmark is the land of Hygge – that unique coziness that makes the Danes the happiest nation in the world. Copenhagen is one of the most exciting cities in Europe with world-class gastronomy, iconic design, and the free town of Christiania. Additionally, there are wide North Sea beaches, Viking history, and the LEGO heritage.
Capital
Copenhagen
Language
Danish
Currency
Danish Krone (DKK)
Time zone
UTC+1
Flight time from DE
about 1.5 hours (or ferry/train)
Entry requirements
EU identity card
Top hotels & accommodations in Denmark
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Denmark — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Hotel D' Angleterre
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
1 Hotel Copenhagen
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Copenhagen Marriott Hotel
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Hotel 71 Nyhavn
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Copenhagen Admiral Hotel
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
NH Collection Copenhagen
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Hotel Skt. Annæ
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Hotel Copenhagen Plaza
Kopenhagen, Dänemark
Top 5 highlights in Denmark
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Copenhagen
Nyhavn, Tivoli, Little Mermaid, street food scene, and top-notch cycling culture.
Skagen
Where the North Sea and the Baltic Sea meet – a picturesque place with special light and an artist colony.
LEGOLAND Billund
The original LEGOLAND – a dream destination for families with children.
Bornholm
The sun island of the Baltic Sea: round churches, smokehouses, bike paths, and art.
Roskilde
Viking Ship Museum, cathedral with royal graves, and the famous music festival.
Hotels in Denmark
Vergleiche tausende Hotels, Apartments und Resorts auf Expedia – mit Bestpreis-Garantie, kostenloser Stornierung und Bonuspunkten.
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Reise-SIM für Denmark
Prepaid-SIM mit Datenvolumen für Denmark. Einfach einlegen und sofort lossurfen – keine Roaming-Gebühren.
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Reiseversicherung abschließen
Rundum-Schutz ab 9,90 € auf TravelSecure.de
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to visit Denmark
Recommended travel time
May–September
Summer
17–23°C
Winter
0–5°C
How much does a holiday in Denmark cost?
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
70–100€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
100–180€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
180–350€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
5 travel tips for Denmark
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Rent a bike in Copenhagen – the city is perfectly built for it
Smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) for lunch is the Danish tradition
Copenhagen Card covers public transport and 80+ attractions
Danish hot dogs at Pølsevogn stands are a cult
Torvehallerne is Copenhagen's best food market hall
Food & drink in Denmark
These dishes you must try!
Discover Denmark
5 regions, cities and highlights in Denmark
Cities
Aarhus
Aarhus is Denmark's Capital of Culture and the second largest city in the country – a young, creative metropolis that shone as the European Capital of Culture in 2017 and has continued to surprise ever since. The city's landmark is the ARoS Art Museum with its iconic Rainbow Panorama on the roof: a 150-meter-long, circular skywalk in all rainbow colors, through which one views the city in color-soaked light. This work by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson is one of the most photographed artworks in Scandinavia. The Old Town Den Gamle By is a unique open-air museum that replicates a complete Danish small town from various centuries – with real craftsmen, bakers, and merchants in historical costumes. Here, you literally wander through the centuries, from the Middle Ages through the Biedermeier period to the 1970s, complete with a reconstructed hippie commune and a jazz cellar. For history enthusiasts, the Moesgaard Museum is a highlight: it houses the Grauballe Man, a 2,000-year-old bog body that is so well preserved that his fingerprints can still be recognized. Aarhus has one of the liveliest food scenes in Scandinavia. The Latinerkvarteret (Latin Quarter) with its cobblestone streets is full of independent cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. The Street Food Market Aarhus Central Food Market offers global cuisine in an industrial setting. The harbor area Aarhus Ø has been completely redesigned, combining modern architecture with harbor flair and public harbor baths where locals swim year-round. For travel from Germany, direct flights are available from several German cities or you can drive via the Jutland route.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a prime example of Scandinavian lifestyle: Hygge, bike culture, and world-class design meet one of the best culinary scenes on the planet. The city, which is considered one of the most livable in the world, delights with the colorful harbor Nyhavn, the iconic Tivoli amusement park, the free town of Christiania, and an architecture that combines old castles with bold modern buildings. Copenhagen is the most bike-friendly city in the world — more than half of the residents cycle to work every day. Noma has revolutionized Nordic cuisine, and countless restaurants follow the principle of seasonal, local ingredients. The canal tour from the water reveals the colorful rows of houses and modern landmarks like the Opera and the Black Diamond. Sustainability is not a trend but a lived culture — Copenhagen aims to be climate-neutral by 2025.
Islands
Bornholm
Bornholm is Denmark's sun island in the Baltic Sea – a 588 square kilometer jewel that combines everything that Scandinavia has to offer in a compact space, with its dramatic granite cliffs, white sandy beaches, medieval round churches, and a thriving craft scene. For German holidaymakers, Bornholm is particularly attractive because the island can be reached by ferry from Sassnitz on Rügen in just 3.5 hours – Scandinavian flair without a long journey. The island surprises with a diversity that one would not expect in such a small area: In the north, the granite cliffs of Helligdomsklippen rise steeply from the Baltic Sea, while in the south, the endless white sandy beaches of Dueodde stretch out, among the finest in Northern Europe. In the interior of the island lie the Almindingen forest area and the mysterious Ekkodalen gorges, while the coastal towns of Gudhjem, Svaneke, and Allinge showcase picturesque Denmark with their half-timbered houses and smokehouses (Røgerier) that are hard to find elsewhere. Bornholm's four medieval round churches (Rundkirker) – Østerlars, Nylars, Olsker, and Nyker – are unique in the world: fortified houses of worship from the 12th century with a circular ground plan and walls up to three meters thick, which also served as defensive structures. Christiansø, a tiny fortress island northeast of Bornholm, is accessible by boat and offers a time travel experience to the 17th century – only 90 people live here, there are no cars, and the fortifications are protected as historical monuments. The culinary scene of Bornholm is a highlight in itself: the island has developed into a culinary stronghold of Denmark. The traditional smokehouses at the harbor of Gudhjem serve the famous smoked herring with raw egg yolk on dark bread – the legendary Sol over Gudhjem (Sun over Gudhjem). At the same time, young chefs have brought a New Nordic Cuisine to the island, transforming local ingredients such as Bornholm honey, seaweed salt, and craft beer into creative dishes.
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are Europe's best-kept secret — an archipelago of 18 islands in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Iceland, and Norway, where dramatic cliffs, endless green grasslands, and rough weather create one of the wildest and most photogenic landscapes on the continent. The islands seem like they are from another world: Steep rock cliffs drop hundreds of meters straight into the sea, waterfalls plunge directly from the cliffs into the ocean, and the villages with their colorful wooden houses and grass roofs (Turf Houses) nestle in sheltered valleys between the mountains. Clouds and fog sweep over the peaks in minutes, creating light moods that send photographers into ecstasy. The Múlafossur waterfall on Vágar is the iconic image of the Faroe Islands: A waterfall that plunges directly over a cliff into the Atlantic, with the small village of Gásadalur in the background. The Sørvágsvatn (Leitisvatn) on the same island is a lake that appears to float above the sea due to an optical illusion. The birdlife is spectacular. In the summer months, millions of seabirds nest on the cliffs: puffins, gannets, storm petrels, and guillemots. The island of Mykines is the puffin paradise — a short boat ride and hike brings you within arm's length of these charming birds. The Faroe Islands are a place of extremes and deceleration. There are no traffic lights, no fast-food chains, and only 55,000 inhabitants on the 18 islands. The connection of the islands through tunnels, ferries, and helicopter services (the cheapest helicopter service in Europe!) makes exploring an adventure. And the New Nordic Cuisine in the Faroe Islands — fermented, smoked, and hyper-local — is one of the most exciting culinary scenes in Scandinavia.
Complete guide for Denmark
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Denmark is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, offering Hygge, City, Design and much more. The best time to visit Denmark is May–September, when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 70–100€ (Budget) to 180–350€ (Luxury), Denmark is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Copenhagen, Denmark can be excellently explored. The official language is Danish, and the currency is Danish Krone (DKK). From Germany, you can reach Denmark in about 1.5 hours (or ferry/train). Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Smørrebrød, Frikadeller, Stegt Flæsk, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Denmark has something for every type of traveller.
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