PRACTICALITIES

Currency

Danisk Krone (DKK)

Official languages

Danish

Time

GMT + 1

Calling code

+45

Area codes

There are no area codes in Denmark.

Internet TLD

.dk

Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm.

National holidays

New Year’s Day	January 1
Easter	movable feast
Common Prayer Day	movable feast
Ascension	movable feast
Whit Monday	movable feast
Constitution Day	June 5
Christmas	December 25 & 26

National dish

frikadeller – meatballs
helstegt svinekam – roasted pork loin
guleaerter – pea soup with beacon and sausage
karrysild – salted herring in curry dressing
rødgrød med fløde – red porridge with cream

Electricity

Denmark’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz.

Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Andorra, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Denmark (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. EU nationals need only a national identity card.

Useful numbers

Emergency: 112