Banking Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri 09:30-17:00; Thursday 09:30-18:00. Some banks in Copenhagen are open Monday-Friday 09:30-17:00. Some currency exchange offices are open until midnight. 

Shopping Hours
Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00; Saturday 09:00-17:00. Supermarkets are often open Monday-Friday 09:00-20:00. Opening hours vary from town to town. At some holiday resorts, bakers, florists and souvenir shops are open Sunday and public holidays.

Danish Krone (DKK) 1 DKK = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of DKK1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of DKK20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 and 25 øre. The Krone is pegged to the Euro.

There are plenty of ATMs. Some banks may refuse to exchange large foreign bank notes.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, as well as Eurocheque cards. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Can be cashed by banks and hotels, and can be used at most restaurants and shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

No limitations on the import or export of either local or foreign currencies, although declarations should be made for amounts exceeding DKK112,000. The 12.021 form can be obtained from the tax authorities (ToldSkat) at the border or from the website, www.toldskat.dk. There is no limit on the export of foreign currency, apart from gold coins.

The following goods may be imported into Denmark without incurring customs duty tax: (a) Non-Danish residents arriving from an EU country with duty-paid goods purchased in an EU country: 10 litres of spirits or 20 litres of fortified wine (maximum 22%); 90 litres of table wine; 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco; 110 litres of beer; other commodities: no limit. (b) Residents of non-EU countries entering from outside the EU (excluding Greenland) with goods purchased in non-EU countries: 1 litre of spirits or 2 litres of sparkling fortified wine (maximum 22%); 2 litres of table wine; 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extracts; 100g of tea or 40g of tea extracts; 50g of perfume; 250ml of eau de toilette; other articles, including beer: up to DKK1350.

230 volts AC, 50Hz. Continental two-pin plugs are standard.

The standard of health in Denmark is high. Danish medical care is of high quality and is comparable to the medical care one finds throughout Western Europe. Diagnostic laboratories and specialists in all fields of medicine are available. Hospitals are well-equipped, and maternity hospitals and many clinics are available. Most doctors and dentists speak English. 

In cases of emergency, tourists qualify for free treatment under the Danish National Health Service. If, however, the medical facility determines that the emergency occurred as a result of a pre-existing condition, the tourist must be prepared to pay for all services received. 

The UK has a reciprocal agreement with the Norwegian health service entitling British national to free emergency medical treatment. Further treatment cover can be obtained by bearing a completed E111 from. You should still take out travel insurance however as these two levels of cover will not extend to some medical treatments. 

There are no required vaccines for entering Denmark, unless you are coming from a yellow fever affected area, then a yellow fever vaccine and certificate are required. 

All tap water and milk are safe to drink in Denmark. The standard of food hygiene and preparation is very high.

The official language is Danish. Many Danes also speak English, German and French.

Casual dress is suitable for most places but formal wear is required at more exclusive dining rooms and social functions. Smoking is restricted on public transport and in some public buildings. If invited by a Dane to dinner, guests should refrain from drinking until the host makes a toast.

Country code: 45
There are no area codes
Full IDD is available.

Emergency (ambulance, fire, police): 112

Mainland: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Faroe Islands and Torshavn: GMT (GMT + 1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Passports
A valid passport is required to enter Denmark by everyone except EU nationals with a valid ID card. All other nationals must have a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the length of stay in Denmark. 

Visas
If staying no more than three months, a Visa is not required by citizens of the EU, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and Scandinavian countries. Some other countries are also exempt from visas. For more information, see the Danish Immigration website at www.udlst.dk/english/default.htm 

Holders of a Gibraltar Identity Card issued to British Citizens or British Dependent Citizens are valid for tourist visits of up to three months. 

As visa regulations can always change, it is wise to contact the nearest Denmark Embassy or Consulate for current visa criteria up to 12 weeks prior to travelling. 

Royal Danish Embassy: www.denmarkemb.org 

Royal Danish Consulate: www.denmark.org