Dreaming of Denmark? Though this European country is small in size, there's so much to see and do. Discover Viking history, marvel at beautiful coastlines, and embrace the cozy concept of hygge.
Copenhagen is a very popular city break and it's easy to fill a few days or even a week with activities and attractions. Wander through colorful neighborhoods, cruise the canals, and dine at Michelin star restaurants.
What to Know Before You Go
- Currency: Danish krone. Cash is not necessary as most establishments prefer card payments.
- Power: Plugs and sockets are type E and K. Voltage is 230 V 50 Hz.
- Official Language: Danish. Around 86% of the population speaks English.
- Capital City: Copenhagen
Getting There and Getting Around
- Flights: The main airport of Denmark is the Copenhagen Airport. Search for the best prices on flights with Skyscanner.
- Public Transportation: Denmark has a reliable network of trains and buses that reach even the most remote areas of the country. Book your train and bus travel in one place with Omio.
- Renting a Car: Renting a car and driving around Denmark provides you with more freedom and flexibility. We always use Discover Cars to find the best rates on car rentals.
- Uber: Uber is not currently in Denmark, though it may return in the future. There are ride sharing apps like Viggo and GoMore, and taxis are readily available.
Best Travel Resources
- Booking.com: This is our preferred choice for booking hotels around the world. We use Booking.com all the time for their wide selection of properties and reliability. In many cases, accommodations offer free cancellation should your travel plans change, and we love having that flexibility.
- VRBO: This is our preferred choice for booking apartments and houses for our travels. We love staying in local neighborhoods and it's also fabulous having a full kitchen to use to save money on food costs.
- Skyscanner: We always search for our flights on Skyscanner to find the best prices and routes.
- Omio: This is our preferred way to book train and bus travel around the world. They have more than 1000 trusted travel partners for trains, buses, ferries and airport transfers.
- Discover Cars: This is our preferred choice for booking rental cars around the world. Compare the prices between multiple car rental companies to find the best rates and options.
- Get Your Guide: This is one of the best places to book day tours and guided trips with over 140,000 experiences in 10,000+ cities worldwide.
- Viator: Viator is another excellent place to find day tours and guided trips with over 300,000 experiences worldwide.
- Take Walks: This is a fabulous smaller tour company offering local-led, small group walking tours throughout Europe and North America. We've taken several of their tours and have been thoroughly impressed each time.
- Airalo: Our preferred eSIM one stop shop. Airalo offers eSIMS for 200+ countries and regions with affordable rates. You'll always stay connected, no matter what.
Here are all of our Denmark travel guides, mainly for Copenhagen so far!
