Best time to go to Denmark

Denmark’s chilly climate means that cold winters and mild summers are the norm. If you’re visiting between November and March, things might not warm up beyond 5˚C, and it’s often breezy, which can make it feel even colder. In the summer months, though, temperatures are a more pleasant 15 to 20˚C most days. And as for rainfall, it doesn’t change much year-round. You’ll probably see some of the wet stuff no matter when you go.

Passports and Visas

British passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Denmark but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Denmark using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/denmark/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. You'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. You can apply at www.gov.uk/european-health-insurance-card. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. You’ll need to have both this card and adequate travel insurance. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Danish nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/denmark/health

Further Reading

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    • Key Facts

    • Capital - Copenhagen
    • Language - Danish
    • Timezone - GMT+1
    • Population - 5,880,000
    • Currency - DKK:Danish Krone
    • Flight Time - 1 hour 45 minutes from Gatwick

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

    See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

    Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

    See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.

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