Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Denmark
Level published by the State Department on 16.09.2024 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Denmark — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
Country dial code: +45
OpenStreetMap list read on 15.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
near Købmagergade
otolaryngology
Mo-We 08:00-15:00; Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-14:00
near Gammel Kongevej
gastroenterology
near Gammel Kongevej
near Thorshavnsgade
general
near Griffenfeldsgade
Mo 08:00-15:00; Tu 08:00-16:00; We-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su off
near Kigkurren
general
near Amagerbrogade
near Amagerbrogade
general
near Jagtvej
"Træffes efter aftale"
near Støberigade
near Toftegårds Allé
dermatology
near Krumtappen
general
near Tranevej
near Vesterbrogade
24/7
near Reventlowsgade
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su off; PH 10:00-16:00
near Nytorv
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
near Vesterbrogade
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
near Landemærket
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
near Thorshavnsgade
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-13:30; Su off
near Sortedam Dossering
08:00-20:00, PH 08:00-20:00
near Store Kongensgade
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:29; Sa 09:30-14:00; Su,PH off
near Overgaden Neden Vandet
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
near Havneholmen
10:00-20:00
near Cirkeline Plads
Mo-Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:30
near Dronningensgade
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:30
near Gammel Kongevej
Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-14:00
near Godthåbsvej
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
near Falkoner Allé
Mo-We 09:30-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-15:00
near Falkoner Allé
near Solbjergvej
near Nørrebrogade
Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off; Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00
near Smallegade
08:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:30; Su off; Jan 1 off; Dec 24 off; Jun 5 off; Dec 25 of
near Trianglen
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
near Uplandsgade
Mo-Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa 09:30-14:00; Su,PH off
near Ålandsgade
Mo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
near Nordre Frihavnsgade
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su off
near Nordre Fasanvej
near Ole Jørgensens Gade
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-15:00
near Toftegårds Allé
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-14:00
near Hamletsgade
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-14:00
near Peter Sabroes Gade
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-14:00
near Englandsvej
near Vigerslev Allé
Mo-Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
near Strandboulevarden
09:00-20:00;Sa 09:00-16:00; Su,PH off
near Dalgas Boulevard
Mo-Th 09:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-13:30
near Etta Camerons Vej
Mo-Fr 09:30-17:30; Sa 09:30-14:00
near Hans Bogbinders Allé
24/7
near Strandlodsvej
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:30-13:30; We 09:00-18:00
near Jagtvej
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
near Lyngbyvej
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off
near Glasvej
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-16:00; Su off
near Århusgade
Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-16:00
near Nordens Plads
near Frederiksholms Kanal
near Klosterstræde
near H.C. Andersens Boulevard
Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00
near H.C. Andersens Boulevard
near H.C. Andersens Boulevard
near Pilestræde
near Vendersgade
Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30
near Fortunstræde
near Kristen Bernikows Gade
near Gothersgade
Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00
near Christian IX's Gade
Mo-Fr 10:00-13:00
near Ny Østergade
Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30
near Claus Petersens Alle
Mo-We 10:00-14:30; Th 13:00-17:30; Fr 10:00-13:30
near Reventlowsgade
near Polititorvet
near Hermodsgade
near Hanne Varmings Plads
near Kamillevej
near Høje Gladsaxe Torv
near Vestergade
near Hovedbanegården
near Reverdilsgade
near Stampesgade
near Gammel Strand
near Steenstrups Allé
near Nørre Voldgade
near Lille Kongensgade
near Amerikakaj
near Grøndals Parkvej
near Slotsherrensvej
near Kongens Nytorv
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
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Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Copenhagen in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Denmark. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Denmark.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Denmark. If rabies exposures occur while in Denmark, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.
For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary. TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Low incidence, comparable to Europe.
High coverage.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux sont assurés. Au Groenland, ceux-ci sont toutefois limités. Pour tout traitement médical, la carte européenne d’assurance maladie (CEAM) doit être présentée. Cette carte n’est toutefois pas valable au Groenland et aux Îles Féroé. Veuillez tenir compte des renseignements fournis par Institution commune LAMal Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
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Encéphalite à tiques : en fonction des conditions de séjour, notamment pour les séjours en zone rurale ou forestière.
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
L’encéphalite à tique (TBE) est une maladie virale transmise par la morsure de tiques infestées, surtout au printemps et en été. La consommation de lait cru ou de produits laitiers contaminés est aussi un mode de transmission bien que plus rare.
Les symptômes se présentent généralement en deux phases : d’abord un syndrome grippal associant fièvre, fatigue et courbatures puis des troubles neurologiques graves tels que méningite ou encéphalite (maux de tête, paralysie et confusion).
Il n’existe pas de traitement et la prise en charge est uniquement symptomatique. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqures de tiques et la vaccination en cas de séjour en zone rurale ou boisée. Il est recommandé de se renseigner avant son départ auprès de son médecin traitant ou d’un centre de vaccinations internationales.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé Publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
Au Danemark la plupart des cas sont détectés à Bornholm et dans le nord de la Zélande. La vaccination pour les campeurs, randonneurs, chasseurs, etc, est recommandée par les autorités sanitaires danoises dans ces zones.
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what other health risks you’ll face in Denmark , Greenland and Faroe Islands .
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Greenland. Read more about altitude sickness on TravelHealthPro .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
Denmark does not recognise UK prescriptions. If you need medication, you should speak to a local pharmacist (‘Apotek’), who will be able to tell you if you need a prescription from a local GP.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Denmark where some staff will speak English.
To get medically necessary state healthcare in Denmark, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).
The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:
There is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Denmark .
You will not be refused treatment, but an EHIC or GHIC will not cover the costs unless you are resident of a Nordic country, under the reciprocal agreement, or a resident of Denmark. You can find more details about medical assistance available during a temporary stay in Greenland .
You may also have to cover the cost of medical evacuation.
You cannot use a GHIC or EHIC in the Faroe Islands. The UK has reciprocal agreements with the Faroe Islands, so British nationals can get the same medical treatment they would with a GHIC or EHIC . This arrangement is not a substitute for travel insurance.
If you travel to the Faroe Islands, you should still take your GHIC or EHIC with you. You’ll need to provide proof of identity and nationality, such as your UK passport.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and…
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (13.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (19.08.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 16.09.2024
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark. Terrorists can attack with little or no warning. They could target tourist spots, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of religious importance, parks, major sporting and cultural events, schools, airports, and other public areas.
The Kingdom of Denmark consists of Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. For additional information, please review the country information pages for Denmark and the Faroe Islands and for Greenland .
If you decide to travel to the Kingdom of Denmark:
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Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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Le territoire danois est placé en vigilance normale.
Des actes de violence entre bandes rivales peuvent survenir notamment dans certains quartiers de Copenhague tels que Christiana et Mjolnerparken. La vigilance reste de mise dans les quartiers de la gare centrale (notamment au niveau de la rue Istedgade), Nordvest (quartier de Nørrebro) et ses environs immédiats. En région, les quartiers de Vollsmose à Odense et Gjelleup à Aarhus sont également concernés. Il convient d’être particulièrement vigilant en cas de déplacements dans ces zones, en particulier la nuit. Il est également vivement recommandé de ne pas courir et de ne pas prendre de photo à Christiana.
Le Danemark fait partie des pays les plus avancés en matière d’égalité femme-homme. C’est un pays sûr et sans risque particulier pour les femmes. De manière générale, elles peuvent voyager et se déplacer seules sur l’ensemble du territoire sans être exposées à des menaces particulières telles que des agressions sexuelles.
Par ailleurs, l’orientation sexuelle n’est pas un facteur discriminant au Danemark et la société danoise est globalement tolérante à l’égard des différentes minorités.
Le niveau de risque d’une action terroriste sur le territoire danois est jugé important par les autorités danoises depuis février 2015 (fusillade qui a fait 2 morts et 6 blessés à Copenhague).
Il est recommandé d’être particulièrement vigilant dans les transports publics, les lieux les plus fréquentés comme aux abords des bâtiments officiels, et de se conformer en toute occasion aux instructions des autorités locales. En cas d’urgence avérée, composer le 112.
Pendant les mois de juillet et août plus particulièrement, il convient d’être extrêmement vigilant vis-à-vis des pickpockets dans les cafés, les hôtels, les restaurants et les rues piétonnes du centre de Copenhague.
Il convient de ne laisser aucun effet personnel, sac ou bagage dans les véhicules en stationnement. Cette remarque concerne l’intégralité du territoire danois. En cas de besoin, pour entrer en contact avec les services de police, composer le 114.
Les ferries des lignes danoises sont fiables, de forte capacité (transports de passagers, de véhicules) et très utilisés en période touristique. Toutefois, il convient de prendre en compte que les moyens de sauvetage en zone polaire et subpolaire (au large des îles Féroé et du Groenland) sont limités. Ils pourraient ne pas permettre de faire face, en temps utile, à la détresse d’un bateau de croisière.
De violentes tempêtes (vent, neige, grêle, pluie) peuvent s’abattre sur l’ensemble du pays et des inondations peuvent se produire en zones côtières. Il convient de rester prudent et de respecter les consignes des autorités locales.
De manière générale, il est recommandé de :
Une expédition sportive ou scientifique hors des zones peuplées de l’est, du sud, de l’ouest et du nord du Groenland doit faire l’objet d’une demande de dérogation préalable auprès du centre de commandement arctique de l’armée danoise (Joint Arctic Command) basé à Nuuk. Cette autorité est en charge, entre autres, des opérations de recherche et de sauvetage.
L’Office du tourisme au Groenland met à disposition sur son site internet des informations sur les conditions d’accès aux différentes zones ( site internet en anglais ).
De manière générale, il convient de ne pas s’aventurer hors des sentiers de randonnée balisés pour les touristes et il est préférable de se déplacer en groupe.
Toute sortie sur la banquise ou près des icebergs doit s’effectuer en compagnie d’un professionnel : la glace est constamment en mouvement malgré son statisme apparent. Des équipements et vêtements adaptés sont à prévoir.
Les conditions climatiques pouvant changer très rapidement (brouillard épais, vents violents etc.), il est recommandé de ne pas s’aventurer hors des sentiers de randonnées balisés pour les touristes, notamment dans les zones littorales, à proximité de falaises. Des équipements et vêtements adaptés sont à prévoir.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. L’appréciation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 13.07.2026)
Les voyages au Danemark sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Dans les grandes villes, des manifestations peuvent avoir lieu. La prudence est de mise si vous vous trouvez à proximité d’une manifestation, car des débordements sont possibles. Les autorités danoises font référence à la menace d'attentats terroristes. Faites preuve de prudence, en particulier dans les lieux fréquentés, tels que:
Suivez les recommandations des autorités locales. Danish Security and Intelligence Service La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
Îles Féroé: Lors de grèves persistantes, des problèmes d’approvisionnement et des perturbations du trafic touristique ne peuvent être exclus. Représentation des îles Féroé au Danemark Visit Faroe Islands Groenland: En dehors des grandes localités, l'infrastructure est fortement limitée, y compris pour les opérations de recherche et de sauvetage. Bien que les soins médicaux de base soient assurés, les maladies et les blessures graves doivent être traitées au Danemark. De plus, il n'y a pas de réseau de téléphonie mobile dans les régions isolées. En raison de ces conditions et des conditions météorologiques extrêmes, une préparation minutieuse ainsi qu'un équipement approprié sont indispensables, comme par exemple un appareil de navigation et un téléphone satellite. Suivez les recommandations et les avertissements des autorités locales et faites-vous accompagner par une ou un guide ayant une expertise des lieux lors d’excursions. Représentation du Groenland au Danemark Visit Greenland: Natural Hazards
Les vols à la tire sont en augmentation notamment dans les transports publics, à proximité des attractions touristiques, à la gare centrale de Copenhague ou la gare de Nørreport et lors de rassemblements de foule. Dans les villes de Copenhague, Århus et Odense, les taux de criminalité peuvent varier d'un quartier à l'autre. Des échanges de tirs entre diverses bandes criminelles sont possibles. À Copenhague, les quartiers de Nørrebro et Nordvest sont particulièrement touchés. Renseignez-vous auprès de personnes de contact sur place ou du personnel de l'hôtel sur les quartiers qui méritent – particulièrement le soir et pendant la nuit – une prudence particulière. Observez sur tout le territoire les précautions d'usage contre la petite délinquance.
De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations ainsi que des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Emergency Management Agency
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 13.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This travel advice also covers the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorist attacks in Denmark cannot be ruled out.
Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners.
Crime levels are generally low, but pickpockets and bag-snatchers operate in crowded areas, mainly in Copenhagen.
Thieves use a variety of methods to distract you, particularly on crowded public transport. They sometimes also operate in hotel lobbies, cafes and restaurants.
Keep your personal belongings, including passports and money, safe. Keep an eye on luggage, including in the overhead baggage compartment, when travelling on trains to and from the airport.
Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in the following areas of Copenhagen:
Take extra care in Christiania and Nørrebro, particularly late at night. There have been some instances of gang violence in these areas.
It’s illegal to wear clothing that conceals your face in a public place in Denmark. There are legal exemptions – for example, face masks for health reasons. If you cover your face in public, you may get a fine of 1,000 krone (around £115). If you do it again, the fine can increase.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, are strictly prohibited, even in small quantities. Severe penalties apply for possessing, using, or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports.
You should expect long jail sentences of up to 10 years and substantial heavy fines.
Airports in Denmark have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Same-sex relationships and marriage are legal in Denmark.
Read advice for LGBT+ travellers .
If you are planning to drive in Denmark, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s Denmark guide . The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.
You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Denmark. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit ( IDP ) as well.
Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience and a higher minimum age.
Cyclists often have the right of way. Always check cycle lanes before turning right. Pedestrians also often have right of way to cross ahead of you if you are turning at traffic lights.
Check if you need a UK sticker to drive your car outside the UK .
If you are visiting Denmark, you may be able to use your Blue Badge in some circumstances. Check local parking rules.
Many bicycle accidents happen when pedestrians do not give the right of way to bicycles. There are online guides in…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Kingdom of Denmark - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2024-09-16travel.state.gov ↗updated 16.09.2024 · read 16.10.2026
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark. Terrorists can attack with little or no warning. They could target tourist spots, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of religious importance, parks, major sporting and cultural events, schools, airports, and other public areas.
The Kingdom of Denmark consists of Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland. For additional information, please review the country information pages for Denmark and the Faroe Islands and for Greenland .
If you decide to travel to the Kingdom of Denmark:
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 05:06 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
It’s illegal to cover your face in public places. Exempted purposes include protecting yourself against the weather or wearing a face mask for health reasons. Failure to comply can lead to a fine.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences or heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Male Danish citizens who reside in Denmark are subject to compulsory military service. You may still be subject to this requirement if you’re a dual Canadian-Danish citizen.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Denmark. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Denmark, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Danish court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
You should carry an international driving permit. You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Denmark. Penalties for drinking and driving, as well as for speeding, are severe. The use of mobile telephones while driving is illegal, unless the phone is fitted with a hands-free device. Headlights must be used at all times.
The currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK). Some stores will add a surcharge to the total amount when payment is made with a foreign credit card. If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies or monetary instruments, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country. EU Cash Controls – European Commission
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 05:06 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
It’s illegal to wear clothing that conceals your face in a public place in Denmark. There are legal exemptions – for example, face masks for health reasons. If you cover your face in public, you may get a fine of 1,000 krone (around £115). If you do it again, the fine can increase.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, are strictly prohibited, even in small quantities. Severe penalties apply for possessing, using, or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through airports. You should expect long jail sentences of up to 10 years and substantial heavy fines. Airports in Denmark have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Same-sex relationships and marriage are legal in Denmark. Read advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Vous trouverez des informations sur les règles de la circulation routière, notamment sur le taux d'alcoolémie autorisé, sous Informations officielles sur la circulation routière (en allemand et danois) Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de petites quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont punissables.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 13.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 08:00 (Europe/Copenhagen)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 6,745 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784): expensive care, settled directly by the insurer with the payment guarantee.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
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Le Danemark étant membre de l’Union européenne, les ressortissants français munis d’un passeport ou d’une carte nationale d’identité en cours de validité peuvent y entrer librement, pour tout séjour inférieur à 3 mois. Cette disposition vaut également pour les Îles Féroé.
Pour le Groenland, les voyageurs français doivent disposer d’un passeport en cours de validité.
Les cartes nationales d’identité (CNI) françaises délivrées à des majeurs entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013 sont encore valables 5 ans après la date de fin de validité indiquée au verso, mais aucune modification matérielle de la carte plastifiée n’en atteste.
En conséquence et de façon à éviter tout désagrément pendant votre voyage, il est fortement recommandé de privilégier l’utilisation d’un passeport valide à celle d’une CNI portant une date de fin de validité dépassée.
En cas de voyage uniquement avec une CNI, il convient de télécharger et d’imprimer une notice multilingue (PDF - 81,8 Ko) expliquant ces nouvelles règles, afin de la présenter aux autorités concernées.
Les ressortissants français ont le droit de séjourner et de travailler au Danemark. S’ils souhaitent rester plus de 3 mois dans le pays, ils devront déposer une demande de titre de séjour dans les 3 mois suivant leur arrivée auprès de la préfecture locale (Statsamlet).
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Nyindanmark
Les ressortissants français qui souhaitent effectuer un séjour supérieur à 3 mois au Groenland ou aux Îles Féroé dans le cadre de leur travail ou de leurs études doivent adresser leur demande directement au Service d’immigration (site en danois, anglais et allemand).
Pour toutes questions relatives à la réglementation douanière danoise, il est conseillé de consulter le site skat en anglais.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 13.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Denmark set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Danish Embassy in the UK .
Denmark follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must:
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area , which includes Denmark, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
The requirements for working in Denmark are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day visa-free limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.
At Danish border control, you may also need to:
To stay longer, you must meet the Danish government’s entry requirements .
If you stay in Denmark with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Denmark .
If you are travelling from Denmark to Sweden, see information on border control requirements .
Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not members of the EU. You do not need a visa to enter for tourism. If you plan to live and work there, you must get a work and residence permit – apply for residence in Greenland or the Faroe Islands .
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 16.09.2024 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in the following areas of Copenhagen: the central station - Nørreport Station - the main shopping street, Strøget - other areas popular with tourists such as Christiania, Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv - inside Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Terrorist attacks in Denmark cannot be ruled out.
What the texts say · Thieves use a variety of methods to distract you, particularly on crowded public transport. Many bicycle accidents happen when pedestrians do not give the right of way to bicycles.
What the texts say · Flooding is a threat in coastal areas, even in areas protected by sea dikes.
What the texts say · It’s illegal to wear clothing that conceals your face in a public place in Denmark. Illegal drugs, including cannabis, are strictly prohibited, even in small quantities.
What the texts say · Demonstrations occur from time to time in large cities.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 11.08.2026 · read 28.09.2026)State Department ↗updated 16.09.2024 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 16.09.2024 · read 28.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 13.10.2026 · read 28.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is in the same range as Switzerland or France. On the road, a level close to Switzerland's; road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Le réseau routier est bien développé. Informations officielles sur la circulation routière (en allemand et danois) Transports publics: le Danemark dispose d’un vaste réseau de transports publics. Itinéraire
Vous avez l’obligation de pouvoir vous identifier avec votre passeport ou la carte d’identité à tout moment.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 13.07.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
List read from OpenStreetMap on 15.10.2026.
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 6,745 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784): expensive care, settled directly by the insurer with the payment guarantee.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
Numéro d'urgence général: 112 Ministère des affaires étrangères Danemark : voyage et séjour (en allemand et danois) Réglementations douanières Danemark Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional Pays Nordiques et Baltes à Stockholm, Suède Ambassade de Suisse au Danemark Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d’entrée (documents d’identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l’importation et l’exportation d’animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 11.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police).
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Hjælp! |
| Call an ambulance! | Ring efter en ambulance! |
| I need a doctor. | Jeg har brug for en læge. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Hvor er det nærmeste hospital? |
| Call the police! | Ring til politiet! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Jeg er allergisk over for penicillin. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Jeg har en international sygeforsikring. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Jeg vil gerne kontakte mit lands ambassade. |
| Please take me to this address. | Vil du venligst køre mig til denne adresse? |
| Do you speak English? | Taler du engelsk? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Laws and culture section – updated information on covering your face in public places
October 13, 2026 05:06 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 16.09 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 13.07 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 16.09 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 16.09 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Copenhagen: 79 hospitals and clinics, 30 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 40 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 15.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10
4.5 physicians per 1,000 people (2021) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
0.8 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 13.10DFAE · updated 13.07 · read 15.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 11.08 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 13.07 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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