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Østre Anlæg
Østre Anlæg is a public park in Copenhagen developed on part of the city’s former fortification ring.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
Country guide
Denmark
Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries: the northern Jutland peninsula, which shares a short land border with Germany, plus an archipelago of...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries: the northern Jutland peninsula, which shares a short land border with Germany, plus an archipelago of 406 islands lying between the North Sea and the Baltic.
Its population passed 6 million in May 2025, and roughly 40 per cent of that lives on Zealand alone — the largest island, and the one carrying Copenhagen. The land is flat and mostly arable, low, with sandy coasts, so a Danish route is measured in water crossings rather than in altitude. Beyond continental Denmark, the Kingdom also includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Copenhagen
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Practical information
- Language spoken
- Danish
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +45
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C, E, F and K · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public drinking water is monitored by Danish authorities
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: seasonal closure recorded
- June: seasonal closure recorded
- July: seasonal closure recorded
- August: seasonal closure recorded
- September: seasonal closure recorded — this month
- October: no seasonality data recorded
- November: no seasonality data recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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08 1 hourUtterslev Mose
Utterslev Mose is a large wetland and nature area located in the northern part of Copenhagen, Denmark. It represents one of the significant green spaces within the urban environment of the Danish capital.
- High
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
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09 1 hourChurchillparken
Churchillparken is a public park in Copenhagen, Denmark, situated in the Østerbro district near Kastellet and the Little Mermaid statue. The park is named after Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister.
- High
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
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10 1 hourHavneparken
Havneparken is a public waterfront park in Copenhagen, set beside the city’s harbour. The park belongs to the everyday recreational landscape of the capital, offering open space and a place to pause beside the water.
- High
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
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11 1 hourAmaliehaven
Amaliehaven is a formal public garden on Copenhagen’s waterfront beside the Amalienborg Palace complex.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
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12 1 hourSuperkilen
Superkilen is a public urban park in Copenhagen's Nørrebro district, created by Superflex with Bjarke Ingels Group and Topotek1. Opened in 2012, the linear park extends for about one kilometre through a neighbourhood known for its ethnic diversity.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
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13 1 hourSvanemølle Beach
Svanemølle Strand
Svanemølle Beach, locally known as Svanemølle Strand, is a coastal bathing area in Copenhagen. The beach gives visitors access to the Øresund for swimming and seaside leisure within the capital.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
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14 1 hourNørrebroparken
Nørrebroparken is a public green space in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro district. The park brings open ground and everyday outdoor life into a densely built neighbourhood, making it useful for a relaxed break between cafés, shops, and city walks.
- Notable
- Nature site
- Copenhagen
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Denmark be?
Five to seven days allows three or four days in Copenhagen and time for one rail-linked extension such as Odense, Aarhus or North Zealand. Adding Jutland and several islands requires extra nights rather than longer day trips.
What entry documents are needed for Denmark?
Denmark’s New to Denmark portal is the official short-stay visa reference. Check the passport-specific rule and Schengen conditions there, including which country is responsible for an application on a multi-country trip.
What is the best way to travel around Denmark?
Copenhagen Airport has direct metro and rail connections. Intercity trains link Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg, while Rejseplanen combines train, bus and ferry options even when fares remain operator-specific.
When is a practical time to visit Denmark?
May through August provides Denmark’s longest days and the broadest seasonal opening pattern. Coastal weather can still change quickly, and island ferry frequency should be checked outside the main summer period.
What money and payment basics apply in Denmark?
Denmark prices goods in Danish kroner (DKK), not euros. Payment conditions are not recorded here; keep an alternative available for any terminal or small operator that does not accept the preferred card.
What practical safety details should I save for Denmark?
Use 112 for emergencies in Denmark. The supply is 230 V across Type C, E, F and K sockets, and mains tap water is recorded as safe.