Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+(45) 3341-7100; EMER: +(45) 3341-7400; US Embassy Copenhagen, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; https://dk.usembassy.gov/; CopenhagenACS@state.gov
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
45
Local Emergency Phone
112
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Denmark: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, tickborne encephalitis, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Currency (Code)
Danish kroner (DKK)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, E, F, K
Major Languages
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German; note: English is the predominant second language
Major Religions
Evangelical Lutheran (official), Muslim, other/none/unspecified (denominations include Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Buddhist, Church of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal, and nondenominational Christian)
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Copenhagen (includes Nyhavn; National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet); National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst); Christiansborg Palace; Amalienborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens); Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde); Oresund Bridge
Major Sports
Soccer, handball
Cultural Practices
Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile.
Tipping Guidelines
Hotel and restaurant personnel are typically not tipped because service charges are included in the bill by law, but a tip of 10% for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers are not tipped, but you may always round up the fare.
Souvenirs
Porcelain/ceramics, handmade woolen items, cheese, chocolate, Lego toys
Traditional Cuisine
Frikadeller — flat meat patties made of minced beef, chopped onions, milk, and eggs and served with potatoes, creamed cabbage, gravy, and/or pickled beetroot
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Thursday, May 09, 2024
