Embassies And Consulates. All foreign embassies in Denmark are based in Copenhagen . A number of Danish embassies are abroad. They include: Australia, Gold Fields House, Level 14, 1 Alfred St., Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000 (☎02 92 47 22 24; www.gksydney.um.dk/en); Canada, 47 Clarence St., Ste. 450, Ottawa, ON, K1N 9K1 (☎613-562-1811; www.ambottawa.um.dk/en); Ireland, Harcourt Road, 7th floor, Block E, Iveagh Court, Dublin 2 (☎01 475 6404; www.ambdublin.um.dk/en); New Zealand, Forsyth Barr House, Level 7, 45 Johnston Street, P.O. Box 10-874, Wellington, 6036 (☎04 471 0520; www.danishconsulatesnz.org.nz); UK, 55 Sloane St., London, SW1X 9SR (☎020 73 33 02 00; www.amblondon.um.dk/en); US, 3200 Whitehaven St., NW, Washington, D.C., 20008 (☎202-234-4300; www.denmarkemb.org).
Visa And Entry Information. EU citizens don’t need visas. Citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, beginning upon entry into any of the countries in the EU’s freedom-of-movement zone. For stays longer than 90 days, non-EU citizens need a residence or work permit. For more info visit www.um.dk/en.
Tourist Offices. The Danish Tourist Board has offices in most cities throughout the country, with its main office in Copenhagen at Islands Brygge 43 (☎3288 9900; www.visitdenmark.dt.dk). The website offers a wealth of info as well as an online booking tool for accommodations.
Money. The Danish unit of currency is the krone (kr), plural kroner. One krone is equal to 100 øre. The easiest way to get cash is from ATMs; cash cards are widely accepted, and many machines give advances on credit cards. Money and traveler’s checks can be exchanged at most banks for a fee of 30kr. Denmark has a high cost of living, which it passes along to visitors; expect to pay 100-150kr for a hostel bed, 450-800kr for a hotel room, 80-130kr for a day’s groceries, and 50-90kr for a cheap restaurant meal. A bare-bones day might cost 250-350kr, and a slightly more comfortable one 400-600kr. There are no hard and fast rules for tipping. In general, service at restaurants is included in the bill, but it’s always polite to round up your bill to the nearest 10kr, and to leave an additional 10-20kr for exceptional service.
Denmark has a 25% value added tax (VAT), a sales tax applied to most goods and services. The prices given in Let’s Go include VAT. In the airport upon exiting the EU, non-EU citizens can claim a refund on the tax paid for goods purchased at participating stores. In order to qualify for a refund in a store, you must spend at least 300kr; make sure to ask for a refund form when you pay. For more info on qualifying for a VAT refund, seep. 18. Exchange rates:
Business Hours. Shops are normally open Monday to Thursday from about 9 or 10am to 6pm and Friday until 7 or 8pm; they are always open Saturday mornings and in Copenhagen, they stay open all day Saturday. Regular banking hours are Monday to Wednesday and Friday 10am-4pm, Thursday 10am-6pm.
By Plane. International flights arrive at Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen ( CPH; ☎3231 3231; www.cph.dk). Flights from Europe also arrive at Billund Airport, outside Århus ( BLL; ☎7650 5050; www.billund-airport.dk). Smaller airports in Århus and Esbjerg serve as hubs for budget airline Ryanair (☎353 12 49 77 91; www.ryanair.com). SAS (Scandinavian Airlines; Denmark ☎70 10 20 00, UK 0870 60 72 77 27, US 800-221-2350; www.scandinavian.net), the national airline company, offers youth discounts to some destinations.
By Train And By Bus. The state-run rail line in Denmark is DSB; their helpful route planner is online at www.rejseplanen.dk. Eurail is valid on all state-run routes. The ScanRail pass is good for rail travel through Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, as well as many discounted ferry and bus rides. Remote towns are typically served by buses from the nearest train station. Buses are reliable and can be less expensive than trains.
By Ferry. Several companies operate ferries to and from Denmark. Scandlines (☎33 15 15 15; www.scandlines.dk) arrives from Germany and Sweden and also operates domestic routes. Color Line (Norway ☎47 81 00 08 11; www.colorline.com) runs ferries between Denmark and Norway. DFDS Seaways (UK ☎08715 229 955; www.dfdsseaways.co.uk) sails from Harwich, BRI to Esbjerg and from Copenhagen to Oslo, NOR. For more info, check www.aferry.to/ferry-to-denmark-ferries.htm. Tourist offices help sort out the dozens of smaller ferries that serve Denmark’s outlying islands. For more info on connections from Bornholm to Sweden, and from Jutland to Norway and Sweden,
By Bike And By Thumb. With its flat terrain and well-marked bike routes, Denmark is a cyclist’s dream. You can rent bikes (50-80kr per day) from designated shops as well as from some tourist offices and train stations. The Dansk Cyklist Forbund (☎3332 3121; www.dcf.dk) provides info about cycling in Denmark and investing in long-term rentals. Pick up Bikes and Trains at any train station for info on bringing your bike on a train, which can cost up to 50kr. Hitchhiking on motorways is illegal. Let’s Go does not recommend hitchhiking.
Email And The Internet. In Copenhagen and other cities, you can generally find at least one Internet cafe; expect to pay 15-30kr per hr. DSB, the national railroad, maintains Internet cafes in some stations as well. In smaller towns, access at public libraries is free; reserve a slot in advance.
Telephone. Pay phones accept both coins and phone cards, available at post offices or kiosks in 100kr denominations. Mobile phones are a popular and economical alternative. For domestic directory info, dial ☎118; for international info, dial ☎113. International direct dial numbers include: AT&T Direct (☎8001 0010); Canada Direct (☎8001 0011); MCI WorldPhone (☎8001 0022); Sprint (☎8001 0877); Telecom New Zealand (☎8001 0064).
Mail. Mailing a postcard or letter to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the US costs 8kr; to elsewhere in Europe it costs 7kr. Domestic mail costs 4.50kr.
A “danish” in Denmark is a wienerbrød (Viennese bread), found in bakeries alongside other flaky treats. Traditionally, Danes have favored open-faced sandwiches called smørrebrød for a more substantial meal. For cheap eats, look for lunch specials (dagens ret) and all-you-can-eat buffets. National beers include Carlsberg and Tuborg; bottled brews tend to be cheaper than drafts. A popular alcohol is snaps (or aquavit) , a clear liquor flavored with fiery spices, usually served chilled and unmixed. Many vegetarian (vegetarret) options are the result of Indian and Mediterranean influences, and salads and veggies (grønsager) can be found on most menus. Expect to pay around 120kr for a sit-down meal at a restaurant and 40-80kr in cafes and ethnic takeaways.
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