Denmark Flights and Travel Guide

Language

Danish is the official language, but English is understood and widely used.

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Money

Danish currency is the Krone (DKK), made up of 100 ore. ATMs are liberally sprinkled throughout the country, and all major credit cards are widely accepted. Travelers checks are welcome at banks and hotels, and most restaurants and shops. Most banks are not open at weekends, however, Copenhagen has several bureau de change which stay open late at night, seven days a week.

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Communications

The international country code for Denmark is +45. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 001 for the U.S.). There are no city codes and all phones are eight digits. There are several GSM cell phone networks, which have roaming agreements with most international phone companies. Public phones are widely available for both local and international calls and accept coins and prepaid cards. Internet cafes are available in most urban areas.

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Tipping

Restaurant and hotel bills are inclusive of service charges, as are taxi fares. Porters usually expect a tip of about 5 krone per item of baggage. Tipping bathroom attendants is customary, usually around 1 or 2 krone.

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Safety

Most visits to Denmark are trouble-free, and crime levels are low. During the tourist season, however, muggers, pickpockets and bag-snatchers become active especially in crowded areas and on the train station in Copenhagen. Visitors should take precautions to keep personal belongings safe.

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Health

There are no specific health risks in Denmark, and medical facilities are first class. There is a small risk of tick-borne encephalitis in forested or rural areas during summer, and insect protection is advised. Outbreaks of bird flu have been confirmed in wild birds, but the risk to travelers is very low. Precautions suchas avoiding close contact with live birds, and ensuring that all poultry and egg dishes are well cooked should be taken.

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Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. European-style, round, two-pin plugs are standard.

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