Denmark Travel Facts & Tips

ATM Availability	Widespread

Captial City	Copenhagen

Dialing Code	(00) 45

Emergency Numbers	Ambulance , fire brigade and police : 112

Weather	Denmark’s climate can be described as temperate, the generally westerly winds and the fact that the country is virtually encircled by water are responsible for its mild weather. There is little variation between day and night temperatures, but day-to-day the temperature changes because of sudden strong winds. February is the coldest month, with an average temperature of just 0°C; July is the warmest time of year, with an average temperature of 17°C. Throughout the year, rain falls fairly evenly; the annual average being approximately 61 cm (24 in).

Tourist Board website	www.visitdenmark.com

Most Famous For	Vikings, Hans Christian Andersen, beer

Useful Phrases	jah/nie (yes/no), tak (thanks), farvel (goodbye), skol (cheers)

Accommodation	If you arrive without having made a reservation, you can book your hotel at one of the provincial tourist offices. Hotels are rated in stars, from 1 to the top rating of 5. Every year, VisitDenmark publishes a list of about 1000 establishments, describing facilities and tariffs so this is a good place to start if you are researching in advance. As well as the conventional star rating system, there is also a rating scheme which ranks eco-friendliness of participating establishments. All over the country, there are private rooms to let, usually for one night and including breakfast. Watch out for signs that say ‘Zimmer frei’ or ‘Vårelse’ – these signs will tell you whether the B&B has still got some available rooms. In Copenhagen, you can book your rooms through the Tourist Information Department for a small fee; you can also contact local tourist offices. There are over 500 campsites which are officially recognised and rated based on the facilities they have etc. Campsites are also rated in stars from 1star (lowest) to 5 stars (highest). This rating is controlled by the Danish Camping Board; sites that have been approved carry the sign of a pyramid-shaped tent. For more information and a list of campsites, contact VisitDenmark. Throughout the country, there are 100 Youth and Family Hostels. Note that a membership card from the National Youth Hostel Association is required to stay there. Like hotels and campsites, hostels are also rated in the stars scheme. In many farmhouses, rooms are available for rent. Visitors usually stay as paying guests of the family and would often help with the daily chores of the farm; although no one is expected to do so. The local tourist office inspects and approves all holiday homes and farmhouses.

Business Hours	Shops can be open from Monday 6am to Saturday 5pm, but the general opening hours on weekdays are from 9.30am to 5.30pm (on Fridays 8pm).

Visas	The following countries can visit Denmark without a visa (for up to 90 days stays): Nordic countries, EU countries, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, Republic Of Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela. Citizens of countries that are not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Denmark.

Tipping	Service charges are included in hotel and restaurant bills, so unless you want to express your gratitude for an outstanding service, tipping is generally not expected.

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