Denmark

Travel tips for Denmark: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.

Cash and cards

Cards work almost everywhere. Denmark is virtually cashless, allowing visitors to tap to pay for almost everything. You can easily complete your trip without cash, though small bills are handy for flea markets where locals use the resident-only MobilePay app.

Try the food

  • Open-faced sandwich (Smørrebrød): An artfully arranged open-faced sandwich on dense sourdough rye bread, piled high with cold cuts, pickled fish, or cheese and various garnishes.
  • Crispy pork with parsley sauce (Stegt flæsk med persillesovs): Thick, crispy slices of fried pork belly served alongside boiled potatoes and a rich, creamy white parsley sauce.
  • Danish meatballs (Frikadeller): Pan-fried, slightly flattened meatballs made from a blend of minced pork and veal, typically served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled red cabbage.

Say it in Danish

  • Hello: Hej
  • Thank you: Tak
  • Please: Vær så venlig
  • Excuse me: Undskyld
  • How much is this?: Hvad koster den?
  • The bill, please: Regningen, tak
  • Yes / No: Ja / Nej
  • Goodbye: Farvel

Essentials

Voltage
230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
SIM tip
Pick up a prepaid Lebara or Lycamobile SIM card at Copenhagen Airport or any 7-Eleven, or download an eSIM like Airalo before arrival for instant connectivity.

Etiquette

Tipping is not expected or required in Denmark as service charges are always included in the bill, though rounding up the amount for exceptional service is appreciated.

Airports in Denmark