(Last updated: 2 Jul 2011)

Visas

Australian passport holders on business do not require a visa to enter Denmark when visiting for up to three months. For visits beyond the three months a Residents Permit is required prior to departure with a processing time of three to five months.

Climate

Denmark's average maximum temperature is 11.6°C and the average minimum 5.4ºC. However, strong winds often reduce the real temperature well below these levels. Dull weather is frequent throughout the year. Occasional severe winters occur when temperatures fall to –20ºC, while summer temperatures vary from 20ºC to 30ºC and can be very pleasant.

For weather details in Denmark, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.

Ground transport

Taxis from Copenhagen International airport to the city centre take approximately 20 minutes and cost around DKr150. The new underground train takes you from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station in about 12 minutes. Cost is around DKr25.

Security and health

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Denmark. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Health

Doctors are available on call in Copenhagen on weekdays from 8.00am–4.00pm by calling 33 93 63 00. Outside normal hours you should phone 38 88 60 41. If you cannot get a doctor in an emergency situation dial 112 (alarm). Emergency calls from public phone booths are free.

All foreigners staying temporarily in Denmark are entitled to free treatment in hospitals and casualty wards in the event of sudden illness or aggravation of chronic disease. This care is only provided if the patient has not come to Denmark with the intention of obtaining treatment and is not strong enough to return home.

Tipping

Tipping is a personal matter and no offence is taken in Denmark if a tip is offered. A service charge is included in hotel and restaurant bills. Tips are included in the metered taxi fares and since a modest fee is charged at cloakrooms, no additional tipping is required. Bartenders do not expect tips. It is always best to make pre-bookings for restaurants, hotels and theatre.

Time zones and time differences

Denmark is nine hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

To find out the current time in Copenhagen, view the World Clock.

Dialling codes

Denmark's country code is 45.

For calls to Denmark from Australia dial: 0011 + 45 + area code + telephone number.

For calls from Denmark to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.

For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.

Public holidays

January 1 – New Year's Day
April 30 – Common Prayer Day
May 13 – Ascension
May 24 – Whit Monday
June 5 – Constitution Day
December 24-26 – Christmas

Currency

Oanda currency converter

The Danish monetary system consists of the Krone, comprising 100 øre. Coins are issued in 25 and 50 øre pieces, and 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 Kroner pieces. Notes in circulation are of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Kroner denomination.

Electricity and water

Denmark's power supply is 220 volts, 50Hz; 1, 3 phase, 2, 3, 4 wires. Plugs are the standard European configuration - two round pin.