🇩🇰 Travel facts Denmark
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Denmark — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compact, verified, with sources.
| Capital | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Language | Danish |
| Currency | Danish Krone (DKK) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | about 1.5 hours (or ferry/train) |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Plug | Type C/F/K · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Denmark?
A personal ID is sufficient — Denmark is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Denmark?
Not customary — service is included; round up if satisfied.
Taxi: Not expected.
Which plug adapter do I need in Denmark?
No adapter needed — Type C / F / K (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
German plugs usually fit; in newer Type K sockets, the grounding pin may cause issues (a small adapter helps).
Can you drink tap water in Denmark?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Excellent quality — bottled water is unnecessary.
What can I bring back from Denmark to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline quantities apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Denmark?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charges (“Roam like at Home”).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Denmark?
Danish Krone (DKK); card payment is standard everywhere (“No Cash” signs are common).
What should I know about health in Denmark?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; additional travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — the binding source is the German Federal Foreign Office (Denmark travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
