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DenmarkLast reviewed July 2026
Crossing the border
Germany and Denmark share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Denmark
- Daytime running lights mandatory.
- Watch for cyclists at junctions.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Warning triangle required.
What to see when you arrive in Denmark
- the Little Mermaid and Nyhavn in Copenhagen
- Tivoli Gardens
- Kronborg (Hamlet's) Castle
- the LEGO House in Billund
- the old town of Aarhus
Once you're driving in Denmark
Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.
Driving on a foreign licence
EU/EEA licences are fully valid; non-EU visitors may drive on a valid home licence for tourist stays and should carry an International Driving Permit where the licence is not in Latin script or English. Minimum driving age is 18, and rental firms usually require age 20-21+.
Tolls & road charges
Denmark has no motorway tolls or vignette; charges apply only at two bridges - the Storebaelt/Great Belt (Funen-Zealand) at about DKK 260 one-way for a car, and the Oresund bridge to Sweden at about DKK 540. Pay by card or automatic plate recognition at the toll plaza; no booking needed.
Parking in the cities
Towns use paid zones via apps (EasyPark, ParkMan) and pay-and-display; a parking disc on the dashboard is required in free time-limited bays - available at petrol stations and kiosks. Copenhagen parking is expensive and restricted, with zones signposted and active enforcement.
Fines & camera enforcement
Speeding fines are steep and percentage-based on the overage, easily exceeding DKK 2,000, with gross speeding risking vehicle confiscation; the alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l. Speed cameras and police are active, and rental companies forward camera fines to the renter with a handling fee.
If you have an accident
Call 112 for emergencies/injury; for minor damage exchange details and complete a European Accident Statement. Do not leave the scene, and report to police where there is injury, dispute, or a parked/unidentified other party.
Driving in the capital
Copenhagen has heavy bicycle traffic with dedicated cycle lanes alongside the road - always check the bike lane before turning right or opening a door, as cyclists have priority and the city centre has limited, costly parking.
Sources: rac.co.uk · tollguru.com · tyremap.com · danishnet.com