The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below. +(45) 3341-7100; EMER: +(45) 3341-7400; US Embassy Copenhagen, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark; https://dk.usembassy.gov/; CopenhagenACS@state.gov 45 112 The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Denmark: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, tickborne encephalitis, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19. Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers Danish kroner (DKK) Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German; note: English is the predominant second language Evangelical Lutheran (official), Muslim, other/none/unspecified (denominations include Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Buddhist, Church of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal, and nondenominational Christian) UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October Yes Suggested Right Copenhagen (includes Nyhavn; National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet); National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst); Christiansborg Palace; Amalienborg Palace; Tivoli Gardens); Viking Ship Museum (Roskilde); Oresund Bridge Soccer, handball Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. Hotel and restaurant personnel are typically not tipped because service charges are included in the bill by law, but a tip of 10% for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers are not tipped, but you may always round up the fare. Porcelain/ceramics, handmade woolen items, cheese, chocolate, Lego toys Frikadeller — flat meat patties made of minced beef, chopped onions, milk, and eggs and served with potatoes, creamed cabbage, gravy, and/or pickled beetroot Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination. World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination. US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens. To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs: How to get help in an emergency? Page last updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2024US State Dept Travel Advisory
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