Packing list for Denmark, insurance for Denmark and taking your belongings

What to take to Denmark: brief

To pack and check

• Documents and money: a valid identity card or passport is sufficient for EU travelers, for travelers from outside the EU a visa is likely to be necessary. Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK). You can pay contactless almost everywhere; many shops and restaurants no longer accept cash at all.
• Clothing: focus primarily on windproof and waterproof clothing. The weather can change quickly, even in summer. A layering system works best, and a warm sweater is usually not an unnecessary luxury, even in July, especially on the coast.
• Shoes: comfortable walking shoes or sturdy sneakers are ideal for city trips and nature reserves. Flip-flops are handy for campsites and beaches.
• Personal care and hygiene: sunscreen for the summer.
• Packing and protection: a rain cover for your bag, a compact umbrella, and possibly waterproof panniers if you are planning a cycling holiday.
• Insects and animals: mosquito repellent is especially nice when you are camping or staying near lakes, forests, or fjords. Bring a tick remover if you plan to spend a lot of time in nature. Medicines and travel first-aid kit: a basic set with plasters, blister plasters, ORS, painkillers, and personal medication.
• Outdoors and handy items: a reusable water bottle, sunglasses, and a windproof jacket. If you cycle a lot, also bring a phone holder or bike navigation.
• Technology and equipment: a universal adapter for types C, E, and K plugs.

To consider

• Rain trousers for cycling trips.
• Binoculars for seabirds and seals.
• Swimwear for the many beaches and harbor pools.
• Power bank for long cycling days.
• A sleep mask in June and July; it only gets truly dark for a short time at night then.

Are there mosquitoes in Denmark?

• Mosquitoes are mainly active during the summer months, especially around lakes, swamps, and wooded areas.
• They usually only cause itching and do not pose a significant health risk to travelers.
• More about protection against mosquitoes and insects.

Are there sandflies in Denmark?

• Sandflies do not play a role for travelers in Denmark.
• More about sandflies and sand fleas.

Can you buy DEET, or other mosquito repellents, in Denmark?

• DEET, picaridine, and other insect repellents are available at various pharmacies, drugstores, supermarkets, and outdoor stores.
• See also DEET mosquito repellents and the percentages.

Can you buy a joint or weed in Denmark, or bring it to Denmark?

• Possessing, selling, or growing cannabis is illegal in Denmark. Personal use can lead to fines, or imprisonment for large quantities or previous offenses.
• On the contrary, buying, selling, and possessing cannabis seeds is permitted in Denmark. However, germinating them is illegal.
• Although the Christiania district in Copenhagen was long known for the cannabis trade, this has been cracked down on much more strictly lately.
• Medical cannabis is permitted in certain forms.