Denmark Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Denmark
112
General Emergency
114
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Copenhagen
Currency
DKK (Dänische Krone)
Official Language
Danish
Country Code
+45
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Denmark
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
Urban: 50 km/h | Rural: 80 km/h | Highway: 130 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Most roads are toll-free, exceptions: Storebaelt and Oresund bridges.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: Service is included. Rounding up is optional. Tipping is not expected as service charges are legally included in the price. You can round up for excellent service.
- DO Use a bicycle, the infrastructure is excellent.
- DO Greet locals with a friendly 'Hej'.
- DO Try Smørrebrød (richly topped open sandwiches).
- DON'T Avoid walking on bike paths.
- DON'T Do not push at bus stops (queuing is expected).
- DON'T Do not expect cheap alcohol prices.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type K & C (230V, 50Hz). Europlugs fit, thick Schuko plugs often need an adapter for the ground pin.
Tap Water: Excellent quality. Groundwater is very clean and can be drunk from the tap everywhere.
Insider Tip: Cycling is part of the culture! Always watch out for bike lanes as a pedestrian.
