Langer Sandstrand an der dänischen Nordsee

Destination Nordvestkysten

Mette Johnsen

The floating shelter "Havhytten" is located off the coast at Hvide Klint in North Zealand, just an hour from Copenhagen

Roskilde Fjord

@mads_tolstrup

The big question to start... what do you travel for?

Experience the Viking markets all over Denmark, for instance at Trelleborg

To pursue my passion

To get away from it all

The canal atmosphere of Christianshavn, Copenhagen

To do as the locals

Lunch - Copenhagen Christianshavn - Undici Dinner

To spend quality time

Come and explore Denmark with us!

Welcome to Denmark! As the border regulations and COVID restrictions are easing, we are delighted to see your happy faces again. Check our safe travels page to find out if you can visit Denmark, and read on for inspiration and all the things you need to know about visiting Denmark, the Land of Everyday Wonder.

All about safe travel in Denmark Travelling to Denmark post-Brexit

Denmark is in which country?

Wow. This is one of the most-searched phrases about Denmark. So we can see we have a bit of work to do. But that’s fine! We can absolutely start with the basics...

Some news before we begin

A lot has happened in the last year. Let's get you caught up on the main points...

A still from the Danish Traffic Safety video - A helmet is always a good idea

Our love of cycling

Come and explore Denmark by bike...remember to do as the Vikings did in our viral public service TV campaign, and wear a helmet!

Our new museum

If fairytales are your thing, Odense is your city. Discover our brand new museum dedicated to the works of Hans Christian Andersen.

Hygge und Lagerfeuer am Strand von Tisvilde im dänischen Nordseeland

Our best-kept secret

We know you don't really think of Denmark as a beach destination. But you should! Here are some of our best sandy spots.

The Danish Big Four

Small is beautiful, especially when it comes to our Danish cities. And because our four biggest ones are cosy and easy to explore, they're great places to get up close to Danes in their natural habitats!

Copenhagen

So clean you can swim in the harbour and go everywhere by bike. Our capital is pretty special.

Aarhus

Aarhus is nestled by beaches, forests and national parks. Oh, and it's a cultural hotspot too.

Odense

This quaint little city on the island of Fyn is where Hans Christian Andersen was born!

Aalborg

Viking legacy, modern architecture and some of the best street art in Denmark can be found in Aalborg.

It's all about having a good time

Try out the many ways you can have fun and go green at the same time, here in Denmark - from embracing our cycling-mad culture to eating New Nordic food and swimming in our clean harbours.

The old railroad on Amager in Copenhagen

Amagerbanen

Viggo Lundberg

Go green in Denmark

The travel basics

No, you can't use euros here. Yes, we do get nice warm summers. And yes, we do have pictures to prove we get nice warm summers. All your Denmark questions answered!

Cruise around Copenhagen with the harbour buses

How to get to and around Denmark

Did you know, Copenhagen's metro (which you can take from the airport into the city) has no driver!

17 fun facts about Denmark

We don't have a word for please. We have 444 islands. And we pretend we invented Danish pastries.

Our complete Denmark A-Z

Find out about entry to Denmark, Danish currency, weather and other exciting topics here!

Who needs mountains? We don't!

And it's not because we don't have any. (Although we really don't have any.) It's because our natural wonders are right here, ready to leap into and explore.