Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Denmark as a holiday destination. If you do not find answers to your questions, you are welcome to send an e-mail to us VisitDenmark or to contact us by mail:

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It couldn't be easier to get into the city centre when you fly into Copenhagen Airport!

Travel time from the airport to Copenhagen city centre is about 12 minutes by train or 15-20 minutes by car/taxi. The price for a train-ride from Copenhagen Airport to the Central Station is DKK 31.50 and a taxi costs between DKK 200-250, depending on traffic.
If you wish to go by train, you will find the DSB Ticket Office once you get out to the arrivals hall - it is right in front of you. There you can purchase your ticket either by using the ticket machines or by talking to one of the sales assistants. You should then head to platform 2 and jump on any train. Although some of them have Helsingor as destination, you can be sure that they will stop at the Central Station on its way.
Please note that Hovedbanegården is the Danish word for Copenhagen Central Station.

You can book your accommodation directly on VisitDenmark's website: Onlinebooking. Alternatively, you can book through your local travel agent, directly with the hotel or visit Hotelbooking in Denmark.

HOTELBOOKING in COPENHAGEN: Tel: +45 7022 2442

EASYBOOK: Tel: +45 3538 0037

MEET THE DANES: Tel: +45 3346 4646

Denmark has a mild climate with no extremes of heat or cold. April and May are mild. June, July and August are usually warm (average high 21C or 70F) and, on average, sunnier than England's. It is not unlikely to experience temperatures up to 25-30 degrees. The autumn months are generally pleasant, though cooler. The winter months tend to be cool or even cold, and light snow can occur.

For weather forecasts, please visit Danish Meteorological Institute or tel. +45 3838 3663 for forecasts and observations for Danish land and sea travel in English. Alternatively, click here to see the VisitDenmark weather forecast.

The monetary unit is the Danish Krone (DKK), which is divided into 100 øre. Bank notes are found in denominations of DKK 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000. Coins are found in DKK 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 and 50-øre denominations.

See the latest currency rate.

See the opening hours and season at LEGOLAND's website.

See the opening hours at The Tivoli Gardens website.

Even though the opening of the Great Belt Bridge between Funen and Sealand has now made it easier to get around Denmark, ferries are still needed for certain routes. Most of the ferries are run by Scandlines and can be booked by telephoning the central booking office on +45 33 15 15 15 or by visiting Scandlines' homepage.
 
You can also get an overview of all the ferry routes in Denmark
Ferry routes un Denmark.

One of the most impressive bridge building projects in the world was completed in 2000 - linking Denmark and Sweden via a 10-miles long tunnel/bridge connection for cars and rail traffic. This connection opened on 1st July 2000. Read more about the project at www.oresund.com.

No visa is required for visitors with a valid British or Irish national passport/travel document. If in doubt, please contact:

Royal Danish Embassy, London
Visa Information Service
Tel. 0900-1600 115 (calls cost 60p/minute)

Danish Embassy, Dublin
Tel. 01 475 6404

Denmark enjoys one of the highest living standards in the world, but even so, you will find that prices are often similar to those you would experience in London and Dublin, although there will inevitably be some variations. The exchange rate also plays a part. 

Food & Restaurants

Popular at lunch is "smørrebrød" (open sandwiches). Two or three make a meal and cost only from around DKK25 to DKK 65 each, depending on topping, and when bought from special "smørrebrød" take-away shops. Prices for evening meals vary greatly, but start from around DKK 185 per person. In the better establishments expect to pay from around DKK 350 per person upwards. And in Copenhagen's many Michelin starred restaurants, the prices are higher. 
Many restaurants offer "Dagens Ret" (Special of the Day), which is cheaper. Wine is around the same price as in the UK/Ireland with prices starting at around DKK 165. As in the UK & Ireland, ethnic restaurants are increasingly popular, and dinner at one of these establishments is often less expensive than the prices noted above.

Vegetarian Food/Special Diets
Most restaurants nowadays offer vegetarian dishes, and many are also able to cater for special dietary needs, e.g. if you are a diabetic or have certain food allergies. 

Food Prices
Shown below are average prices for selected items bought from
supermarkets. Prices in discount supermarkets will be lower, and it is always worth keeping an eye out for 'Tilbud', which means 'Special offer'.
Danish consumer habits are very similar to those of the British and the Irish and most foods found in the UK and Ireland are also available here. 

Fruit & vegetables
Apples (1 kilo) DKK 14.70
Bananas (1 kilo) DKK 15.50
Carrots (1 kilo) DKK 7.00
Tomatoes (1 kilo) DKK 28.13
Cucumbers (1 kilo) DKK 26.17
Iceberg lettuce (1 kilo) DKK 21.35
Sweet peppers (1 kilo) DKK 36.27
Potatoes (1 kilo) DKK 8.56
Bread & pastries
Loaf of Rye Bread ( DKK 17.00
Wholemeal Loaf (500 grammes) DKK 15.70
Invidual Danish pastries, DKK8.83
Meat & fish
Minced beef (1 kilo) DKK 63.50
Diced beef (1 kilo) DKK 123.75 
Diced pork (1 kilo) DKK 87.50
Turkey breast (1 kilo) DKK 65.82 
Cod (1 kilo) DKK 98.16
Plaice (1 kilo) DKK 118.35
Smoked Mackrel (1 kilo) DKK 92.50
Dairy
Milk, full cream, (1 litre) DKK 7.86
Whipping cream (½ litre) DKK 12.29
Fruit yoghurt, full fat (1 litre) DKK 11.51
Cheese (Danish 1 kilo) DKK 81.65
Eggs (10 large) DKK 23.75
Butter (250 grammes) DKK 13.98
Spreadable butter (250 grammes) DKK 13.15
Other
Sugar (1 kilo) DKK 12.00
Corn Flakes (375 grammes) DKK 15.00
Coffee (1 kg prime quality) DKK 61.65
Tea (200 grammes) DKK 45.00
Coca Cola (1.5 litres) DKK 19.00
Lager (33cl bottle) DKK 6.69
Bottle of red wine DKK 43.00
 

You will find that some shops, hotels and restaurants, particularly in the larger cities, will display prices in both Danish kroner and Euros and many are likely to accept payment in Euros. However, as the official currency is Danish kroner no establishment is oblighed to accept payment in any other currency. It is advisable to check prior to making a purchase, or having a meal, if you wish to pay in anything other than Danish kroner.

Denmark is less than 2 hours' flight away and can easily be reached both from the UK and Ireland. Read more about transport here.

Denmark offers more than 7300 km of coastline and more than 5000 km of sandy wide beaches. All the beaches are child friendly and with so many kilometres of beaches you should not have problems finding your own private spot to enjoy for the day.

Read more about cottage holidays near beaches in Denmark

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