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Overview and some practical information that can be helpful when planning a trip to Denmark.

Denmark is in northern Europe between the North Sea and Baltic Sea. It is one of the three Scandinavian countries.

The country consists of a peninsula (Jutland – Jutland) and 406 islands!

The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen (Kovenhavn) and is located on the island of Zealand (Zealand)

The official currency is the Danish krone. In some establishments accept cash payments in euros, but it is advisable to always use the local currency.

The official language is Danish. Most Danes speak English fluently, especially in major cities. In rural areas we can find stores who only speak Danish.

Electricity in Denmark is 220 volts / 50 Hz

The wall sockets will usually be compatible with connectors of the type CEE 7 / 16 (Europlug Unearthed 2.5 A/250 V) used in most European countries, including Spain, for low power devices.

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Copenhagen:
# This is a capital of Denmark, is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the country.
# Has the pedestrian who has the record for being the longest in the world: Stroget.
# Admira your channel, branded the Nyhavn Canal.
# In the Palace of Ameliengord, Rococo style, you can see the changing of the guard (if we are lucky enough that the Queen is in the Palace).
# Be sure to visit the Vor Frue Kirke Cathedral, the baroque style. Even recommend you climb the tower of the church in order to see the magnificent view of Denmark.
# The National Museum and the Museum of Copenhagen are two of the most interesting museums to visit.
# If you want to see diminished your budget you should only enter the Tivoli amusement park (in the center of the town) because it’s expensive, but highly recommended pace.
# Above you can not leave without visiting Copenhagen The Little Mermaid, located at the pier, going on foot or by ferry prepared for that need.
* Copenhagen has the characteristic of having anything interesting in a very small radius, hence to a walk and get lost (like the Latin Quarter and to listen to any music show that will surely be some).

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* You can go all year round because its climate is fairly mild, although in winter the shortage of daylight hours makes it less attractive this time of year to travel to Denmark.

* In summer, there are a multitude of cociertos in the street and you can even enjoy its beaches.

* Denmark has always been known for having plenty of music festivals, including blues, jazz, rock … or manifetación of this art.

* Among the many music festivals highlight the Copenhagen Jazz Festival and Summer Festival, also in this city, the latter being classical music. Midtfyns Festival (this one in the city of Ringe) and finally Festical Arbus, which also includes music, theater performances and a Viking Festival.

* Denmark and prosperous country is leading in social welfare is expensive, although you can travel to it without ruin (shelters and campsites, numerous throughout Denmark, will help it).

* It has a wide network of ATMs.

* The tip and often put in the “note”.