Denmark / Danmark – Let’s explore here
Denmark is a mostly flat country in Northern Europe that has a long and rich history. It is the 11th biggest country in the world! I know, hard to believe isn’t it, but it is!
Denmark has almost 1,420 islands larger than 100 square metres in size, including the Faroe Island and Greenland – the world’s biggest island (hence the 11th biggest country in the world!). We would very much like to visit Greenland – it sounds fascinating and looks absolutely beautiful.
Its only land border is with Germany, although it’s connected to Sweden via the Øresund Bridge. The Capital, Copenhagen sits on the island of Zealand, and Denmark’s highest point is Møllehøj, at 561 ft (171m).
Current travels
We’ve created a blog for our visit to Denmark. You may find it helpful, and you may pick up some tips, or more likely mistakes not to make that we’ve made 😉
On our current road trip we travelled from Fehmarn in Germany to the small island of Lolland in Denmark, before catching another ferry onto Langeland, where we stayed for a few days. We then travelled from Langeland to Odense and then over to the capital, Copenhagen.
We took the ferry from Germany to Lolland in Denmark by mistake, an expensive mistake! That’s what happens when you blindly follow a SatNav rather than a road map! The ferry cost us €108.50 … probably better to cross the border via the mainland. However, both the ferries on that day were spectacular, the weather was amazing, and we saw some excellent sights!
This is a map of the route we took through Denmark.
Rødbyhavn, Lolland – Nakskov, Lolland – Spodsbjerg, Langeland – Odense – Copenhagen [København]
Our best places in Denmark
Spodsbjerg, Langeland
One of the most relaxing places I’ve been to, Spodsbjerg in a must for those wanting to chill!
Copenhagen – København
Odense
represented as phallic symbols) from a Hans Christian
Anderson story!
What’s it like to drive in Denmark?
Driving in Denmark is very ordered! 50mph seems to be the name of the game, and there are loads of clear road signs, making it very easy to navigate around the country! We didn’t encounter any reckless driving or even fast driving … maybe it was the laid back places we went to!
The Storebælt bridge connects Zealand and Funen and is pretty spectacular in its construction. Driving across the bridge will incur a flat fee of DKK270 (June 2023). There are toll points which can be paid for by card, cash or electronically.
Driving between mainland Denmark and Sweden can either be done by Ferry or via the Øresund Bridge. Tickets for the bridge can be bought online in advance, or at toll booths. Tickets for the Ferry can be bought from Forsea ferries or StenaLine. One-way tickets are fairly similar in price (as of June 2023).
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
What currency do they use in Denmark?
In Denmark they use the Danish Krone. The use of credit / debit cards is now widespread. Traveller’s cheques are accepted. There are lots of ATMs.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
They speak Danish throughout the country, although we found that English and German are also widely spoken.
What time zone is Denmark in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Denmark?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
Is wild camping legal in Denmark?
No, wild camping is Illegal in Denmark.
Is it safe to drink water in Denmark?
Yes, it is safe to drink tap water in Denmark. Bottled water is also readily available across the country.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!