Citizens of EU countries do not require a visa to enter Denmark for a stay of less than 90 days, although you will need an up-to-date passport with a minimum validity of three months.
Health Information
UK citizens travelling in Europe should carry a European Health Insurance Card. This replaces the old E111 formas as from January 2006. The EHIC card is available free from www.ehic.org.uk and entitles you to free or reduced rate health care if you become ill or get injured in many European countries, under a reciprocal arrangement with the UK’s NHS.
Emergency Numbers
Police, Fire services and Ambulance services all use 112.
Currency
The currency is the Danish Krone (DKK), which is divided into 100 øre. Danish kroner notes are issued in DKK 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 denominations. Coins are issued in units of 50 øre, and in DKK1, 2, 5, 10 and 20.
Denmark is not part of the EURO-monetary system although major shops and restaurants may show prices both in Danish kroner and Euro. Euro is treated as a foreign currency in line with, for instance, UK Sterling. Although some establishments may agree to accept the Euro as payment, they are not obliged to do so. Any change given may be in Danish kroner or Euros.
ATM’s are widespread and most major credit cards are accepted throughout Copenhagen and Denmark in general. Travellers Cheques can be cashed at banks and hotels, and are accepted in a wide range of restaurants and shops.
Banks are open from 9.30am - 4pm weekdays with late hours until 6pm on Thursdays
Electricity
220 volts AC is the Danish standard. You should bring a two-pin continental adapter with you.
Tipping
In Denmark service charges are automatically included in the bill at restaurants and hotels, and tips for taxi drivers are included in the fare. Tipping is not expected, unless you receive exceptional service.
Time Difference
Denmark is one hour ahead of GMT.
A Bit of the Lingo
A few simple words:
Hello: Goddag/Hej (polite/informal)
Goodbye: Farvel
Yes: Ja
No: Nej
Thank you: Tak
Excuse me: Undskyld
Entrance: Indgang
Exit: Udgang
Open: Ţen
Closed: Lukket
Other Useful Info
You should take sensible precautions when carrying money in busy tourist areas, where pickpockets are known to operate, especially train stations and the city centre. You should report all incidents of crime to the local police station and obtain a report.
Terrorism – Denmark shares with the rest of Europe a threat from international terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including areas frequented by foreigners/tourists, especially on the public transport system. You should remain vigilant and expect occasional delays and disruptions caused by real or hoax alerts.
For further information visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Denmark website.
