Dänemark

Top 5 Orte

1. Nyhavn · Copenhagen

   Colourful 17th century harbour front and the starting point for canal tours.

2. Tivoli Gardens · Copenhagen

   Historic amusement park and gardens in the city centre, busy in summer and at Christmas.

3. Kronborg Castle · Helsingør

   UNESCO-listed Renaissance castle known as the setting of Hamlet, a short train ride from Copenhagen.

4. ARoS Aarhus Art Museum · Aarhus

   Large art museum topped by the circular rainbow walkway 'Your Rainbow Panorama'.

5. Møns Klint · Møn

   White chalk cliffs over the Baltic, with beach walks and a geology centre.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  DOT Mobilbilletter

  Official app for tickets on Copenhagen-area buses, metro, S-trains, regional trains and harbour buses. The Copenhagen Card and the City Pass cover unlimited transit for set periods.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  Rejsekort / Rejseplanen

  Rejsekort is the national travel card (now also an app) with cheaper fares than single tickets; Rejseplanen is the national journey planner for trains, buses and ferries.

• Züge

  DSB trains

  National rail operator connecting Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and the airport. Book in the DSB app; Orange fares are cheaper if bought in advance.

• Taxi

  Licensed taxis (Taxa 4x35, DanTaxi)

  Taxis are metered and expensive. Prices include service. Most companies have apps with upfront prices. Licensed taxis have a taxi sign on the roof.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber

  Uber was effectively banned in 2017 and returned to Copenhagen in early 2025 through licensed taxi partners. Coverage outside Copenhagen is limited (varies). Bolt does not operate in Denmark.

• Bikesharing

  Donkey Republic / Lime

  App-based bikes and e-bikes all over Copenhagen. Cycling is the fastest way around the city; follow bike lane rules and hand signals.

• E-Scooter

  Lime / Voi

  E-scooters are available in Copenhagen and Aarhus but with strict parking zones and no riding on pavements (varies by city).

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: DKK · Danish krone

Denmark is close to cashless: cards and phone payments work almost everywhere, including small cafes, buses and market stalls. Locals use MobilePay, which needs a Nordic bank account. Some places add a small surcharge for foreign cards. Euros are not normally accepted. Always choose to pay in DKK when a terminal offers your home currency.

Wechselkurs nach DKK prüfen

Trinkgeld

Tipping is not expected in Denmark. By law, prices in restaurants, taxis and similar services must include all service charges, and staff are paid regular wages. Rounding up or leaving around 5-10% for very good service is appreciated but optional.

Nützliche Sätze

• Må jeg få regningen? Can I have the bill?
• Kan jeg betale med kort? Can I pay by card?
• Det er fint, tak. That's fine, thank you (keep the change).

Umgangsformen

• Danes are informal and use first names; a handshake is the normal greeting.
• Be on time: punctuality is valued for social and business meetings.
• Never walk or stand in bike lanes, and stay right on escalators.
• Say 'skål' and make eye contact when toasting.
• Do not take photos in Christiania, especially around the former Pusher Street area.
• Queue patiently and take a number ticket where one is offered (pharmacies, bakeries, post offices).
• Bargaining is not done except at flea markets.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Fake plainclothes police

  Wo: Central Copenhagen, near the station and Strøget

  So funktioniert’s: People posing as police show a fake ID, claim to be checking for drugs or counterfeit money, ask to see your wallet and take cash or cards.

  So vermeidest du es: Real Danish police do not ask for on-the-spot cash. Ask for ID, offer to go to the nearest police station, and call 112 or 114.

• Petition or charity clipboard

  Wo: Strøget, City Hall Square, Nyhavn

  So funktioniert’s: A person asks you to sign a petition or give to a charity while an accomplice picks your pocket, or pressures you for cash.

  So vermeidest du es: Walk on without engaging and keep a hand on your bag.

• Distraction pickpocketing

  Wo: Copenhagen Central Station, Nørreport, buses, trains and the airport

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves work in pairs: one bumps into you, asks for directions or trips you while the other takes your phone or wallet.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep phones out of back pockets and bags zipped, especially on crowded transport.

• Bag theft at cafes and on trains

  Wo: Outdoor cafe tables, airport trains, hotel breakfast rooms

  So funktioniert’s: Bags hung on chairs or phones on tables are lifted while you are distracted.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags on your lap or looped around your leg and do not leave phones on tables.

• Card skimming and PIN watching

  Wo: Busy shops, street ATMs

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves watch you enter your PIN and then steal the card, or use skimmers on machines.

  So vermeidest du es: Cover your PIN, use ATMs inside banks, and use contactless or phone pay where possible.

• Dynamic currency conversion

  Wo: ATMs and card terminals

  So funktioniert’s: Machines offer to charge you in your home currency at a poor exchange rate.

  So vermeidest du es: Always choose to be charged in DKK.

Sicherheit

• Crime is generally low, but pickpockets operate at Copenhagen Central Station, Nørreport, Strøget, Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv, Christiania and the airport.
• Take extra care in Christiania and Nørrebro late at night; there have been gang-related shootings in the past.
• Strøget, City Hall Square and Gothersgade nightlife streets can be rowdy on weekend nights.
• Watch for cyclists when crossing bike lanes; collisions with tourists are common.
• Police non-emergency number is 114; for urgent but non-life-threatening medical help in Copenhagen call 1813.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Very high. Most Danes speak fluent English, so you can get by everywhere with English alone.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Denmark, safety and security
• VisitCopenhagen: Safety
• Wikivoyage: Denmark
• Visit Nordic: A guide to tipping in Denmark
• The Local Denmark: Copenhagen tourists conned by fake officers
• Copenhagen Tourism: Taxi Copenhagen and Uber

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