lighthouse denmark

Welcome to the official website of Denmark.

Once we were brutal Vikings. Now we are one of the world's most peaceful societies. Welcome to Denmark.

- SOCIETY
A nation of cyclists

In Denmark, people bicycle in all types of weather and at all times of day. Bicycles are used for pleasure, commuting, transport of goods, and family travel. In the big cities in Denmark, it is often easier to commute by bike than by car.
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- Society
Gender Equality - An incomplete success

Gender equality is a cornerstone of the Danish welfare state. When it comes to gender equality parameters, Denmark has been on the forefront for more than a hundred years. That said, Danish men still earn 12.7 per cent more than women. 15 per cent of the difference between men and women's wages c...
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- Green thinking
Pioneers in clean energy

Denmark loves clean, renewable energy. The wind production per capita exceeds that of any other OECD country. Moreover, bioenergy plays an important role in the Danish energy system.
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- Society
Digitalisation in Denmark

Denmark is one of the world’s most digitalised countries. Most transactions are cashless, and almost all interaction with the Danish authorities takes place online.
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Let's go Green Together

Denmark has high ambitions when it comes to the green transition. We hope you will join us. Watch the video below.

Lake-in-Skanderborg

Surrounded by water

Denmark has more than 400 islands

Surfing in Cold Hawaii Klitmoeller Denmark

Cold Hawaii

Northern Jutland has Scandinavia's best place for surfing

Denmark is least corrupt country

Least corrupt

Denmark is the world's least corrupt country

Danish national dish

National dish

Crispy pork with parsley sauce is the official national dish

Lars-Ulrich-Metallica-Denmark

Lars Ulrich

Drummer in the heavy metal band, Metallica, was born in Denmark