Travel advice for Denmark.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Denmark.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

  • Mainly cashless payment

Local currency / ISO Code

Danish krone DKK

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Health situation

DeVaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h
- 1 h (Färöer Islands; - 4 h (Greenland)

National language

Official language

Danish

Language capabilities

English and German

Capital

Copenhagen (København)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Valid passport or valid ID card for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Regional consular center for the Nordic Countriesn
Stockholm, Valhallavägen 64
Tel.: +46 8 676 79 00

Opening hours

Banks

9.30 - 16.00 h (Mon - Wed, Fri)
9.30 - 18.00 h (Thu)

Stores

9.00 - 17.30 h (Mon - Thu)
9.00 - 19.00 h (Fri)
9.00 - 12.00/14.00 h (Sat)

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 23 to 25 (varies by company).

  • Headlights must be on even during the day.

  • CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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