Uncover Denmark’s rich Viking history at the Viking Ship Museum on beautiful Roskilde Fjord, which contains five completely reconstructed Viking longboats.
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Travel tips
Spring
Mar-May
avg. temp:
10˚C / 50˚F
Summer
Jun-Aug
avg. temp:
21˚C / 70˚F
Autumn
Sep-Nov
avg. temp:
12˚C / 54˚F
Winter
Dec-Feb
avg. temp:
3˚C / 37˚F
Country dialing code
+45
Capital city
Copenhagen
Official language
Danish
Currency
Danish krone
When to visit: With the least extreme climate of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark’s weather makes it easy to visit at any time of year. Spring offers up brilliant sunny days, cloudless skies, blossoming gardens and local festivities. Summer is the busiest time of year, with long hours of daylight and warmer weather encouraging locals and visitors alike to get outdoors to explore the countryside. Autumn puts on a spectacular show of colours as the leaves begin to turn and along the coast temperatures begin to drop. The chilly winter months are best spent indoors, but there are plenty of winter activities to be enjoyed for those prepared for the elements!
Highlights
Take a walk through Danish history with a visit to one of the country’s spectacular castles, including Kronborg, the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Hamlet, or wave to the queen at Amalienborg Palace, home of the current royal family.
Wander through the edgy and hip neighbourhoods of one of the world’s most liveable cities, Copenhagen, famed for its inspirational architecture, design and cutting edge restaurants serving up award-winning cuisine.
Visit the cultural and literary gem of Odense, the birthplace of the famed fairy tale author, Hans Christian Andersen. Located on the verdant island of Fyn, stroll Odense’s cobbled streets and sample local flavours at the street food market.
The historic city of Aarhus offers a walkable city with a cosy neighbourhood feel, with iconic buildings like The Iceberg and the ARoS Art Museum showcasing the Danish affinity with art, design and architecture.
Useful information
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Country code for Denmark is: +45
Official Travel advice visit: Smartraveller.gov.au
Emergency services: Ambulance 112, Fire: 112, Police 112
The nearest Accredited Australian Embassy is in Denmark: Dampfaergevej 26, 2nd floor
2100 Copenhagen Ø Tel: + 45 70 26 36 76
Customs
The Danish concept of hygge is one which has grown in popularity in recent years, as have the Nordic Noir genre of TV series and crime fiction books, not to mention New Nordic cuisine. The concept of hygge is about taking time out from the hustle and bustle of life to relax and enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate the small joys of life and slow down the pace of life. Hygge embodies the values of equality which is central to Danish life and society, which international surveys often rank as amongst the happiest in the world.
Electricity
The electricity current in Denmark is 220V, 50Hz. Denmark uses European-style two-pin plugs (Type C and F).
Getting around
Language
Danish, with English also widely spoken.
Health
The following information is intended as a guide only. Please consult a travel doctor for advice before travelling. Danish medical facilities have similar standards to those in Australia, however emergency services can be limited in remote areas. You should ensure that you have suitable private travel health insurance to cover you for the duration of your trip.
Tipping
Shopping
In the cities and main towns, larger shopping malls are open during the following hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Hours may vary in smaller towns and local shops in the countryside.
Sweden is renowned for its high-quality porcelain products from brands such as Royal Copenhagen, as well as the clean and contemporary design style which influences Danish fashion, homewares and jewellery. You can also find uniquely Danish foods such as the popular salted liquorice which has a very acquired taste.
Visas
The Travel Corporation has partnered with the company Sherpa to provide travellers with the latest government and health restrictions. Simply enter the country you want to travel to for information on safety regulations, border closures, quarantine requirements, your travel visa and more using the Sherpa travel tool.
FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR TRIP
Official travel advice is available by visiting the SmartTraveller Website
