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Denmark is no. 25 in our list of the 50 most visited destinations, with 14.2 million international arrivals in 2022. Below: visa rules for every passport, cash limits at customs and the tourist traps official travel advice warns about.

Rank 25 of 50 by international arrivals (14.2 million, 2022) · Source: UN Tourism

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Explore Denmark: things to do, shopping, food and getting around

Copenhagen, from VisitDenmark and Visit Copenhagen, the official tourism organisations.

Things to do

  • Tivoli Gardens

    Copenhagen

    Denmark's most popular attraction, with more than 4 million visitors a year: rides, restaurants and concerts. It also opens at Halloween, Christmas and New Year, and for a winter season in February.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

  • Canal tour

    Copenhagen

    Tours leave from Nyhavn or near Christiansborg and pass the Opera House, the Black Diamond library, the Little Mermaid and the canals of Christianshavn.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

  • Changing of the guard at Amalienborg

    Copenhagen

    Four rococo palaces around a square; two are open to the public. The guard changes every day at noon.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

Places to visit

  • Nyhavn

    Copenhagen

    Brightly painted 17th-century houses along a canal, once a sailors' port. Hans Christian Andersen lived at Nos. 20, 67 and 18. In December there's a Christmas market with gløgg and æbleskiver.

    Source: Visit Copenhagen – Nyhavn

  • Rosenborg Castle

    Copenhagen

    A 400-year-old Renaissance castle in the city centre that holds the Danish crown jewels.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

  • The Round Tower

    Copenhagen

    Built in the 17th century and Europe's oldest working observatory; a spiral ramp leads to a viewing platform.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

Shopping

  • StrøgetUpmarket

    Copenhagen

    The central pedestrian street of the main shopping area, from budget and independent shops to exclusive brands. For Danish design, try Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen or Illums Bolighus.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

  • Tax-free shoppingBudget

    Copenhagen

    Prices include 25% VAT. Non-EU residents travelling to a non-EU destination can claim it back at the airport with a refund form, on purchases of at least DKK 300 per shop.

    Source: Visit Copenhagen – Basic need-to-know information

Cheap ways to get around

  • Airport to the city

    Copenhagen

    The metro and trains leave from Terminal 3 and take about 15 minutes to the centre. The metro runs every 4–6 minutes by day; trains leave from tracks 1 and 2.

    Source: Visit Copenhagen – Airport to city centre

  • Zones and tickets

    Copenhagen

    One ticket covers metro, buses, trains and harbour buses within its zones. Central sightseeing is mostly zones 1 and 2; the airport is in zone 4. Buy in the Rejsekort, DSB or Rejsebillet apps or at station machines before you travel. The metro runs 24 hours.

    Source: Visit Copenhagen – Public transport: a visitor's guide

Nightlife

Food

General tips

  • Christiania

    Copenhagen

    Some visitors find Christiania rough, especially around Pusher Street. Follow the do's and don'ts signs at the entrances and don't take photos or videos.

    Source: VisitDenmark – 9 must-sees in Copenhagen

  • Money

    Copenhagen

    The currency is the Danish krone (DKK); the 1,000-krone note has been withdrawn since May 2025. Cards are widely accepted, so bring your PIN. Many shops close on Sundays, though department stores stay open.

    Source: Visit Copenhagen – Basic need-to-know information

Summarised in our own words from the linked pages, official tourism boards and transport authorities first; items marked "Not official" come from other guides. Prices and opening times change, so check the source before you go. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.

Common tourist traps and how to avoid them

Scams and risky spots named in official travel advice for Denmark, plus a few reported in public visitor reviews (labelled), in our own words.

  1. Distraction pickpocketing

    How it works: Thieves distract people on crowded transport, in hotel lobbies, cafés and restaurants.

    How to avoid it: Keep passports and money secure and watch luggage in overhead racks on airport trains.

  2. Late-night gang violence

    How it works: There have been gang-related incidents in Christiania and Nørrebro.

    How to avoid it: Take extra care there late at night.

  3. E-scooter after drinking

    How it works: Riding a hired e-scooter after drinking counts as drink-driving and is fined.

    How to avoid it: Do not ride after alcohol.

  4. Pickpockets on airport trains and at Central Station (visitor reports)

    How it works: Visitors on Reddit describe thieves opening their bags on the train to Copenhagen Airport, grabbing phones near Central Station, and lifting wallets in crowded metro lifts.

    How to avoid it: Keep your bag zipped and in front of you on trains and in crowds, and don't leave your phone on café tables or in back pockets.

    From visitor reviews, not official Copenhagen Central Station, airport trains and metro. Sources: reddit.com · reddit.com · reddit.com · visitcopenhagen.com. Researched 23 Oct 2026; there is no official page to re-check, so this date is not updated automatically.

Areas flagged in official advice

  • Copenhagen Central Station, Nørreport Station, Strøget, Christiania, Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv and Kastrup Airport (pickpocketing)
  • Christiania and Nørrebro late at night

Official advice: FCDO: no areas advised against.

Emergency numbers in Denmark

Other traps paraphrased from official travel advice: FCDO travel advice – Safety and security · FCDO travel advice – Warnings and insurance · FCDO travel advice – Getting help (emergency numbers) · FCDO page updated 11 Aug 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Customs rules for banknotes and other cash when you enter or leave Denmark.

EU external border (Reg. 2018/1672)

Bringing cash in
Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent) when arriving from outside the EU.
Taking cash out
Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent) when leaving to a country outside the EU.
Local currency (DKK) in
No limit (declaration only).
Local currency (DKK) out
No limit (declaration only).
Foreign currency
No limit (declaration only).
  • EU rule (Regulation (EU) 2018/1672): anyone entering or leaving the EU with EUR 10,000 or more in cash (banknotes, coins, bearer-negotiable instruments such as traveller's cheques, and gold coins/bullion of high purity) must declare it to customs at the point of entry/exit, using the EU cash declaration form. The threshold is per person, also for families/groups.
  • Customs can act on lower amounts if there are signs of criminal activity; undeclared cash can be detained and fined.
  • Local currency (DKK) is not limited; the same EUR 10,000-equivalent declaration rule applies to it.

Official source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu · eur-lex.europa.eu · europa.eu · Last checked 4 Oct 2026

Denmark visa rules by passport

The general rule for each passport, from official sources. Open a passport to see conditions and options that depend on where you live.

Free movement (EU/EEA/Swiss)30 passports
Visa-free63 passports
Embassy visa105 passports

Verified rules for Denmark: 197 of 198 passports; awaiting verification: 1; not yet covered: 0. A rule that is awaiting verification or not yet covered is not a negative visa decision: it only means we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet.

⚠ Unofficial sources: 1 rule for Denmark is not from an official Denmark government source (based on other governments' travel advice or secondary research). They are labelled on each page, are not counted as verified above, and should be confirmed with the embassy before travel.

Requirements for all visitors to Denmark

These apply on top of the visa rules above, whatever your passport, unless an item says otherwise.

  • Proof of fundsProof of means of subsistence: DKK 350 per 24 hours, plus means for the return journey

    Applies to: non-EU/EEA/Swiss visitors at the external Schengen border, on request.

    Official source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Last checked 2 Nov 2026

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