Practical information and frequently asked questions

Police:

Call 112 to contact the police, ambulance or fire department in case of emergency.

If your call is not an emergency, you can call the police on 114. You can also find contact information at politi.dk.

Ambulance/urgent medical care:

If you are injured or suddenly become sick, you can call the on-call GP on +45 70 15 07 00 to talk to a doctor. You can also go to the accident and emergency department.

Urgent dental care:

If you need urgent dental treatment, you can contact any dentist who has an agreement with the national health service. The local tourist office can also help you find a local dentist urgently.

Outside normal consultation hours, you can contact the on-call dentist. You can find the nearest dentist/on-call dentist here.

In Denmark, the age limit for buying beer and wine in supermarkets is 16, while for purchasing beverages with an alcohol content exceeding 16.5%, the age limit is 18. In bars and restaurants, the age limit is also 18 for beer, wine and spirits.

Disabled facilities have been established in many of the Danish Nature Agency’s areas for use by visitors with disabilities or special needs. You can find more information about tours and facilities at naturstyrelsen.dk.

You can see the current rules for when you travel to Denmark from another EU country here and when you arrive in Denmark from a non-EU country here.

The appeal board deals with cases involving public transport in Denmark.

Read more about The Appeal Board for Bus, Train and Metro here.

The appeal board deals with cases relating to holiday home rental in Denmark and holiday homes abroad if these are rented out by a Danish agency.

Read more about The Board of Appeal for Holiday Homes here.

The appeals board deals with complaints about services offered by Danish hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, hostels and other companies offering similar services.

Read more about The Appeals Board for Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism here.

In Denmark, most medicines are sold at pharmacies, but certain over-the-counter medicines can also be purchased at approved retail outlets. 

The pharmacies in Denmark are usually open from 9:30-17:30 Monday to Thursday, a bit longer on Fridays and 10:00-13:00 on Saturdays.

Find the nearest pharmacy here

Approx. 90% of all Danish campsites that have been awarded stars for quality offer facilities for camper vans and the opportunity to fill water tanks.

Some campsites offer quick stop, where you can park your camper van cheaper if you arrive after 8 pm and leave the campsite before 10 am on the following day. 

See the special camper van sites in Denmark at camper-parkering.dk, and read more about the quick stop scheme at dk-camp.dk.

You can also learn more about camper vans in South Zealand and on Møn here

In Denmark, as a general rule, you can always stay in your camper van at the country’s campsites, many of which have special facilities for camper vans. You are also allowed to use lay-bys to rest, but you cannot set up a tent, awning or similar, as this is considered camping. Several lay-bys also have facilities that allow you to drain sewage and refill your water supply. Unless otherwise prohibited by local police, you are also allowed to use public parking lots to park and rest. If prohibited, this will be displayed on signage at the parking lot.

Read more about Copenhagen Coast & Countryside’s campsites here.

In some towns and harbours throughout the country, special areas are set aside for camper vans in the summer, allowing you to park your camper van as a tourist during the day, as well as to sleep in the camper van at night for a small fee. Check with your local tourist office to find out whether such a camper van site is available in the town you have arrived at. To a limited extent, some farmers also offer space for camper vans on their property – known as “farm camping”.

Find places with farm camping and camper van sites in towns and harbours on stellplatz-danmark.dk, and get an overview of places offering farm camping on bondegaardsferie.dk

Driving on the road network in Denmark is free, with only two exceptions: crossing the bridges Storebæltsbroen and Øresundsbroen.

The bridge Storebæltsbroen connects Zealand (Korsør) and Funen (Nyborg), while the bridge Øresundsbroen connects Denmark (Kastrup) and Sweden (Limhamn). Both bridges are open around the clock and are closed only in extreme weather conditions.

Payment is made in cash or by credit card at special payment facilities at the bridges. You cannot cross the bridges by bike, but you can get your bike across by taking it on the train.

Check prices and further information on the bridges’ websites: storebaelt.dk and oresundsbron.dk.

Most major foreign car rental companies are represented in Denmark, many with a nationwide branch network. In addition, there are a large number of smaller, local rental companies available. Depending on the vehicle model and type, daily rates are typically between DKK 600 and DKK 1,300, and a mileage tax and insurance must also be added.

In order to rent a car in Denmark, you must present a valid driver’s licence and have at least six or twelve months’ of experience driving a car, depending on the company. Most rental companies also require you to have an international credit card.

The minimum age for renting a car in Denmark varies from 21 to 28 years, depending on the type of car you want to rent. Young people under the age of 23 will be charged a special “young driver fee” by some companies.

Ask at the nearest tourist information for car rental advice and guidance.

Here is a selection of the most important rules of the road that apply in Denmark:

In Denmark, traffic drives on the right side of the road, which means that you must always overtake on the left. This also applies on motorways, if you need to overtake a vehicle in the middle lane. In general, this also means that you must give way to all traffic coming from the right, unless local signage shows otherwise. The signage in Denmark largely follows international guidelines and use of symbols.

Pay particular attention to:

• The red-and-white triangular sign and/or painted white triangles on the road, which mean that you must give way to all traffic on the road you’re on (unconditional duty to give way)
• Allow room for buses activating their indicators to leave a bus stop 
• At a right turn, give way and allow pedestrians, cyclists and mopeds to continue straight ahead

When driving on motorways

You must always indicate when switching lanes on the motorway, just as you must use your hazard lights if there is a sudden danger on the motorway, e.g. traffic jams.

Speed limits

In Denmark, the following speed limits apply to cars:

• 50 km/h in urban areas (white sign with a city skyline) 
• 80 km/h on roads outside urban areas or motorways
• 130 km/h on motorways, although a maximum of 110 km/h applies on some sections

On motorways, cars and motorcycles with trailers must not exceed 80 km/h, while on dual carriageways and rural roads they must not exceed 70 km/h.

Blood alcohol limit

The Danish blood alcohol concentration limit is 0.5, which corresponds to approx. two units of alcohol. 

You can read the Road Traffic Act in full here.

Parking

As a general rule, stopping and parking are allowed on the right-hand side of the road, but prohibited on main roads and motorways. In addition, parking is prohibited:

• where centre lines are solid and the distance from the line to the car is less than 3 metres 
• less than 5 metres before a pedestrian crossing or cycle path opening and 10 metres before an intersection
• on cycle paths and pedestrian crossings 
• near bus stops where the curb is painted yellow or, if it is not, within 12 metres of a bus stop sign

If signage signals that parking is prohibited, an additional sign may indicate a period when time-limited parking is allowed. Times indicated in black or white apply to all days except Saturdays, times indicated in brackets apply to Saturdays, and times indicated in red apply to Sundays and holidays.

You will have to pay a fine if you park illegally. The fine can be charged on the spot. The police can also remove an illegally parked car. Parking disks are mandatory where time-limited parking is allowed.

You can read more about parking rules at FDM.dk.

As a rule, stopping and parking are allowed on the right-hand side of the road, but prohibited on main and highways. In addition, parking is prohibited:

• where there are fully centered lines and the distance from the marking to the car is less than 3 meters
• less than 5 meters before a pedestrian or bicycle path opening and 10 meters before a crossroads
• on bike paths and in pedestrian crossings
• at bus stops where the curb is painted yellow or, if not, within 12 meters of a bus stop sign

In the case of parking-prohibited signage, a subspace may indicate a period in which limited parking is allowed. Time indicated in black or white applies to weekdays except Saturdays, times indicated in brackets apply to Saturdays, and times indicated in red apply to Sundays and public holidays.

For illegal parking, you will have to pay a fine. The fine can be charged on site. The police can also remove an illegally parked car. Parking disks are mandatory where limited parking is allowed.

You can read more about parking rules at FDM.dk.

In Denmark, you can only camp at official campsites, i.e. you cannot simply pitch your tent wherever you want. But for those with no specific demands for comfort and who want to stay in the heart of nature, there are more than 1,000 primitive nature camps in Denmark, in addition to the established campsites where you can stay overnight. However, there is no access to these sites for cars, caravans, camper vans, motorcycles or motorised boats.

The sites are often equipped with running water and a toilet, and approx. 1/3 of them have shelters that you can stay in overnight. You are allowed to spend a maximum of 2 nights in each site.

You can read more about staying out in nature at naturstyrelsen.dk

If your vehicle is approved/registered in your home country, you can bring it to Denmark without issue. It must have a licence plate and nationality sticker and the driver must have an official driving licence.

Safety equipment

If the car is equipped with seat belts, they must always be used. Children between the ages of 3 and 7 can use a child safety seat instead of a seat belt. Children under the age of 3 must be strapped into an approved child safety seat or other approved safety equipment that fits the child’s height and weight.

It is mandatory to drive with lights on (low beam, daytime running lights or fog lights) during the day.

It is mandatory to keep a warning triangle in the car.

The use of a handheld mobile phone is not permitted while driving.

If you’re riding a motorcycle or moped, an approved helmet must be worn.

Winter tyres/studded tyres are not mandatory in Denmark. Studded tyres can only be used between 1st November and 15th April, and only when all the wheels of the car are studded. 

Insurance

Foreign vehicles must be covered by liability insurance, which is considered to be fulfilled if the vehicle is resident in an EU country, the Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Iceland or Croatia. For vehicles from other countries, the driver must have a valid international green insurance card or a border insurance policy issued by the Danish Motor Insurers’ Bureau

A good bike and a good bike guide are the first two steps towards a successful cycling holiday. At cyclistforbundet.dk, you can find both maps and guides.

Bicycle map

Copenhagen Coast & Countryside has gathered information on a large number of cycling routes in Næstved, Vordingborg, Faxe and Stevns municipalities in the bicycle and hiking map. You can view and download the map here.

In collaboration with the publisher Legind, The Danish Cyclists’ Federation and Danish Cycling Tourism have published a series of cycling maps, which can be purchased here.

Digital cycling maps

You can see the national cycle routes and download the routes for GPS here.

You can read more about specific traffic rules for cyclists and about road safety on bikes at cyclistforbundet.dk.

With Copenhagen Coast & Countryside, you can get help from Bike Friends

In Denmark, tips are always included in hotel and restaurant bills, taxi fares and the like, but if you experienced particularly good service, you are of course always welcome to acknowledge this separately.

In Denmark, the animal welfare organisation Animal Protection Denmark (Dyrenes Beskyttelse) helps all animals in need.

If you find an animal in the wild or otherwise see animals in need of aid, you can call the Animal Protection’s hotline on 1812. The call centre can be contacted 24 hours a day, every day of the week. 

Read more about the emergency dispatch centre for animals here.

The blue flag means that the hygienic and environmental conditions on the beaches are good. The blue flag is awarded by the international organisation FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), and when a beach receives a blue flag, it becomes a popular place to visit. On this map you can see all the beaches in the destination awarded the blue flag.

Bringing your dog to blue flag beaches

Denmark has always allowed dogs on its beaches. The International Blue Flag organisation recommends that countries do not allow dogs to access blue flag beaches during the peak summer season. However, Denmark allows dogs on its beaches all year long, as long as they are kept on a leash between 1st April and 30th September. In addition, between 1st April and 30th September, dogs can only swim freely in deep water at beaches without a blue flag as long as the water level is above the daily low-water line. Dogs are allowed to swim at blue flag beaches between 16th September and 31st May.

Please note: In April and between 16th-30th September, dogs are only allowed to swim at blue flag beaches where the water level is above the daily low-water line, just like on all other Danish beaches.

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• All Danish taxis have a taxi sign on the roof and a taximeter, which must always be switched on at the start of the trip. The taximeter shows the rate, including tips, but excluding any additional payment. 
• A taxi fare consists of a starting fee and a mileage rate, which varies according to the time of day and day of the week. In addition, there may be additional fees for trips booked via phone, for bicycles and luggage stored outside the vehicle and for carrying of luggage, etc. 
• Current rates can be found at The Danish Transport, Construction and Housing Authority. 
• The taxi driver is obliged to offer customers a printed receipt with, as a minimum, details of the taxi company’s name and telephone number, the vehicle’s licence plate number, the date and time, and the distance and price of the trip. The vehicle’s permit and current tariffs must be posted in the vehicle.

There is a large offering of authorised tourist offices in Copenhagen Coast & Countryside, where professional staff can assist with advice and guidance to make your holiday as good and as rich in experiences as possible.

If you need inspiration or encounter problems during your holiday, the local tourist information is always a good place to look.

You can search for tourist information in Southern Denmark here.

You can find weather forecasts for Denmark at dmi.dk.

Most places in Denmark take Eurocard, Visa, Cirrus or Mastercard. However, note that many smaller shops and supermarkets do not accept international credit cards.

The Danish currency unit is Danish krone and øre. One krone equals 100 øre. In Denmark, krone is abbreviated to kr., while two different abbreviations are used abroad, namely DKr. and DKK. 
The Danish coins are: 50 øre, 1 krone, 2 kroner, 5 kroner, 10 kroner and 20 kroner, and the notes are: 50 kroner, 100 kroner, 200 kroner, 500 kroner and 1,000 kroner.

As Denmark doesn’t use the single European currency, the Euro, this currency is not a valid means of payment in Denmark, but must be considered foreign currency in line with e.g. US dollars.

At godadgang.dk, you can check accessibility at Danish tourist attractions, accommodation and the like.

The Danish Disability Association has developed the Lige Adgang app, where information is based on data from individual user reviews. It offers a quick overview of accessible shops, cafés and public spaces for people with a physical disability.

If you need to rent a wheelchair or other device to assist you on your journey in Denmark, please contact the following:

• Rehab Service Zealand
   
• Falcks Hjælpemidler (Falck’s Aids)
   
• Danish Nursing Technology
   
• Seniorshop Aps
   
• LivetSomSenior.dk
   
• Short-term rental of zimmer frames at Senior24

Physical access within Denmark has improved significantly over the past decades, and if you’re a traveller with a disability or special needs, it means that there are many places, services and experiences that you can easily access. In addition, you can always contact the local tourist information for further details.

Access to trains, buses, ferries and airports is designed to accommodate travellers with disabilities or special needs. Most ferries have special booths and wide lifts. Disabled toilets are available on trains, as are lifts and ramps to get on and off the train.

You are entitled to free emergency treatment in hospital or the accident and emergency department in case of a sudden illness, accident or sudden exacerbation of a chronic illness during your stay in Denmark.

The right to treatment ceases when your condition allows you to be transported to your home country, and any transport is at your own expense.

It is a prerequisite of free treatment that the patient has not come to Denmark for the purpose of being treated.

Find the nearest hospital or accident and emergency department here.

You can receive medical attention anywhere in the country by contacting the nearest practitioner who has an agreement with the health insurance scheme during his or her consultation hours. If you’re in urgent need of medical attention outside opening hours, you can contact the on-call GP.

If you’re covered by public health insurance in another EEA country (i.e. EU countries as well as Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you are entitled to any health care services required during your stay in Denmark.

If you need urgent dental treatment, you can contact any dentist who has an agreement with the national health service. The local tourist office can also help you find a local dentist urgently.

Outside normal consultation hours, you can contact the on-call dentist. You can find the nearest dentist/on-call dentist here.

If you prefer to travel by bus over longer distances, you can make use of an extensive and well-functioning long-distance bus network. Buses will often be faster than trains, as connections are usually more direct.

Read more about long-distance bus routes in Denmark (click on the individual route numbers for further information).

Denmark is an island nation, and there are many ferry routes between the islands, and between Denmark and other countries. You can see a list of ferry routes at fdm.dk.

As a cyclist, you can find information about “the sailing cycle routes”.

Getting around Denmark by public transport is easy, and because of the short distances, you can get from one end of the country to the other relatively quickly.

The Dannebrog’s home soil is Vordingborg – you can read about the flag’s history here.

You will see the Danish flag in many places in Denmark, e.g. on public buildings and in many Danish homes, especially in the suburbs and in the countryside.

There are a number of official flag days in Denmark, including New Year’s Day and Constitution Day. You will also be able to see the flag flown at half-mast at funeral and cremation services, as well as on public holidays such as Good Friday and the anniversary of the occupation of Denmark.

In addition, the Dannebrog is also used for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays, and even as a decoration on the Christmas tree.

Danes love to hygge, a word that has now become world-famous for the very special atmosphere of Denmark. It is used to describe both the design and functionality of Danish homes, and is used about family gatherings or simple evenings at home, where the stress of everyday life is set aside.

Danish society is secular and tolerant with a strong tradition of freedom of expression. A large proportion of Danes honour Christian traditions such as baptisms, confirmations and Christian holidays. Christmas in particular is a time when many Danes attend church.

Most Danes speak English well, so it’s easy to travel around Denmark even if you do not speak Danish. In addition, foreign films are always screened in the original language with Danish subtitles, both on TV and in cinemas.  

In Denmark the language is Danish, which comes from a branch of Germanic languages. Danish is only spoken by approx. 5.7 million Danes, but is understood fairly well by Norwegians and Swedes. People from other countries, on the other hand, find it difficult to understand Danish, but thanks to compulsory English lessons, the majority of Danes can easily communicate with most of the country’s guests.

Written Danish has several traps for foreigners. The letters Æ, Ø and Å are frequently seen, for example, in town names. These three letters appear last in the alphabet. The letter Å can also be written as AA.

To increase safety, there are lifeguards present on many Danish beaches during the summer months. TrygFonden in collaboration with the municipalities, among others, has established a number of lifeguard towers, which are manned by lifeguards from the Danish Swimming Union.

You can see which beaches in Denmark are staffed by lifeguards here.

As a general rule, it is permissible to swim naked on Danish beaches, but if you swim naked on a beach that is not designated as a nude beach, you must show consideration to the other guests at the beach. In some places, nude swimming is prohibited, which will be displayed on signs or similar.

You can read more about nude swimming in Denmark here.

På Fødevarestyrelsens hjemmeside kan du se hvilke dyr, du må medbringe til Danmark og under hvilke betingelser. Her kan du også læse om "Kæledyrspasset".You can see which animals you are allowed to bring to Denmark and under what conditions on the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration website. You can also read about “the Pet passport” here.

You are allowed to bring your dog to some of Copenhagen Coast & Countryside’s attractions and sights, including the Forest Tower and BonBon-Land. See more information under the individual attraction or sight here.

Some beaches and forests allow dogs, see which ones here. See information about Blue Flag Beaches here.

Like most other countries in Europe, Denmark uses 220V, 50Hz, and two-pin continental plugs. If you come from Ireland or the UK, you will need an adapter for your electrical appliances, while North Americans will need a transformer in order to use their 110/125V appliances.  

Fishing licence

All anglers between the ages of 18 and 65 must have a valid fishing licence to fish in Danish fishing waters. Fishing licences are issued as a 1-day, 1-week or annual pass, and you can purchase them at post offices, tourist offices and major tackle shops all over Denmark. You can also purchase and renew fishing licences on the website fisketegn.dk. The price is DKK 40 for a 1-day pass, DKK 130 for a week pass and DKK 185 for an annual pass.  

Fishing permits

Most of the fishing rights in lakes and streams are private, but they are often rented out to local fishing associations. If you want to fish in such places, you must purchase a special fishing permit for that particular fishing water in addition to the mandatory fishing licence. Fishing permits are typically issued as day, weekend, week and annual passes. For example, you can buy your fishing permit on the websites danskfiskekort.dk and fiskekort.dk, where you can also see the current prices and the location of fishing waters. 

If you’re fishing in one of the “put and take” lakes, you do not need a fishing licence or permit, but instead pay a fee for fishing.

Find more information at Fishing Zealand

If you have a fishing licence, you can fish for free at sea and on the coasts, while you can only fish in streams and lakes if you have the permission of the plot owner or have purchased a fishing permit. In addition to the fishing permit, you must also have the mandatory fishing licence.

In many places, local fishing associations lease the right to fish in streams and lakes. If so, there will usually be a sign stating that fishing is prohibited.

Read more here

Denmark has a number of put and take lakes, where you can fish for a fee. When fishing in such places, you do not need a fishing licence or fishing permit.

Denmark participates in the Schengen cooperation, which among other things means that passport control between Denmark and the other Schengen countries has been abolished. However, if you’re travelling within the Schengen Area, you must still carry a passport or other valid travel ID.

In Denmark, smoking is not permitted indoors in public places, except in specially designated smoking rooms. Restaurants, cafés and bars are also considered public places. However, it’s still possible to smoke in pubs and bars with an alcohol licence if the serving area is less than 40 m2.

As for smoking in hotel rooms, it is at the discretion of the individual hotel.

Smoking is not permitted in taxis or in public transport.

There are all types of harbours, from small authentic harbours to large, modern marinas. See more about the area’s harbours here.

Harbour guide

See what facilities are available at the various harbours, e.g. where you can park your camper van, where it is possible to swim, and what attractions are nearby in the Harbour guide here

Most supermarkets have a wide range of products for people with various hypersensitivities, e.g. gluten or lactose intolerance. The bigger the shop, the more likely it is to have a large selection.

There are many supermarket chains in the Copenhagen Coast & Countryside, including Netto, Føtex, SuperBrugsen, Fakta, Aldi and a large number of grocers. These are typically open from 8-22, but this can vary from shop to shop.

Since 2001, Danish food companies and restaurants have been awarded “smileys” by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s inspectors as a way to inform consumers of the level of hygiene.

You can read more about the smiley scheme here, and you can search for individual companies’ control reports here.

The companies receive one of five smiles, either an Elite smiley, signalling that there have been no remarks from the last four inspection visits and the past 12 months, a happy smiley signalling no remarks, a semi-happy smiley signalling that the place has received a remark, a neutral smiley signalling that the place has received an order or ban, or an angry smiley stating that the place has received a fine or a police report.

Individual companies are required to hang their latest inspection report somewhere you can see it before deciding to enter.

You can read more about what the different smileys mean for retail and wholesale companies here.

Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary.

If you travel to Denmark from a country outside the Schengen Area, your passport will always be checked.

Some nationalities must have a visa to enter Denmark. You can find out if you come from a country that requires a visa here.

The following are public holidays in Denmark: New Year’s Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, General Prayer Day, Ascension Day, Whitsun, Whit Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

In addition to the official holidays, banks and many shops also close on Constitution Day (5th June), as well as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

You can see the specific dates here.

Winter holiday: Danish schools are closed for the winter holidays in week seven or eight (February) every year.

Summer holiday: The school summer holiday starts on the last Saturday in June and lasts until the beginning of August.

Thanksgiving: Danish schools usually have their autumn holidays in week 42 (October).

If you lose your luggage or anything else during your stay in Denmark, you can contact the local lost property office. You can find a list of lost property offices here.

If you lose your luggage or anything else during your travel to or within Denmark, you should contact the transport company you used.

For things you have lost on the train, read more here.

For things you have lost at Copenhagen Airport, read more here.

On fødevarestyrelsen.dk, you can see which foods you can bring into Denmark.

There are no rules relating to how much money you can travel with when you enter or leave Denmark, but anything exceeding €10,000 (DKK 75,000) must be declared to the Danish Customs Authority. You can read more about the rules at skat.dk.

At reiseplanen.dk, you can get suggestions for route planning and book and buy tickets for trains and buses in Denmark.

At dsb.dk, you can buy train tickets and find timetables for trains in all parts of the country. Here you can also see current traffic information, information about the various services DSB offers its passengers, and read about DSB’s various discount options, among other things.  

Denmark:

Total area: 42,934 km2
Total coastline: 7,314 km
Number of named islands: 391
Highest natural point: 170.86 m (Møllehøj)
Biggest lake: 39.5 km2 (Arresø)
Longest stream: 176 km (Gudenå)
Copenhagen: 1,309,000 inhabitants

Land use:

Agriculture: 66%
Forest and heathland: 16%
Towns, roads and parks: 10%
Lake, meadow and marsh: 7%

Municipality size in Copenhagen Coast & Countryside (as of 1st January 2019)

Næstved: 82,991 inhabitants
Vordingborg: 45,816 inhabitants
fax: 36,513 inhabitants
Stevns: 22,782 inhabitants

Statistics from 1st January 2019 – source: Statistics Denmark .

Denmark has a population of 5.8 million.

You can find more information about the population of Denmark at Statistics Denmark.

The banks in Denmark are usually open on weekdays between 9:30/10:00 and 16:00. On Thursdays, many banks extend their opening hours to 17:30. Banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

You can withdraw Danish kroner using a Eurocard, Visa or Mastercard from most of the ATMs associated with the individual bank branches. The machine will tell you which cards you can use. Most ATMs can also be used outside the banks’ normal business hours.

Most shops in Denmark accept cash, but be aware that there are places where you can only pay by card or via your mobile. Also note that many kiosks and shops do not accept cash after 20:00.

On this map you can search for the nearest charging station for your electric vehicle: https://www.plugshare.com/

There are many options for renting a bike. Read more here.

With Copenhagen Coast & Countryside, you can get help from Bike Friends

Shopping is possible in most major towns in South Zealand and on Møn. Read more about opening hours and shopping locations here.

Waste is sorted in Denmark. If you want more information about waste sorting in the municipality you visit, you can find more information in the link below.

Faxe Muncipiality

Stevns Muncipiality

Vordingborg Muncipiality

Næstved Muncipiality

You always have access to nature in Denmark.

In the state forest and nature areas, access is available around the clock all year round.

In private forest and nature areas, you must stay on the marked paths and only visit from 10 am. 6 am to sunset. You can read more about how to behave in nature and forest areas on the Danish Nature Agency's website: www.naturstyrelsen.dk  

It is well seen to leave nature as you have found it, so that the next one will have the same good experience.

We therefore recommend that you always take garbage with return and clean up after it.

We always encourage you to use bonfires and barbecue places if you want to make bonfires in nature.

You can find the overview of all the National Board of Public Package houses, campfires and barbecue places at naturstyrelsens website

During dry periods there may be an increased risk of natural fires. During these periods, burning prohibitions can be introduced. If you are unsure if there is a burning ban in your area, you can always find an updated list atberedskabsstyrelsens website. 

Denmark recycles a large number of all cans and plastic bottles.

The bottles and cans can be delivered for recycling in most supermarkets and at recycling stations throughout the country.

You can read more about the Danish recycling system here