What budget to travel Denmark? Money and currency

What budget for activities and outings Denmark?

Buying a City Pass such as the Copenhagen Card or the Aarhus Card is the best and most economical option if you don't have discounted rates or free admission, since many entries are included, including those for temporary exhibitions. In Copenhagen, it is particularly useful for visiting Christianborg Castle (several paid admissions).

Good to know: some museums offer free guided tours with the entrance ticket, although English is required. This is the case of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen: every Sunday at 2:15 pm, discovery of a masterpiece of the collections for about half an hour. Another possibility: Sandemans NewEurope Tours coordinates free tours of Copenhagen by independent guides, every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm. Meet at the Dragon Fountain on City Hall Square. You will easily recognize them by their red polo shirt. And their little flag!

You don't need a membership to work out. The gym section https://www.friskissvettis.dk/ offers free outdoor classes during the summer.

Similarly, running enthusiasts can join NBRO Running for their weekly workouts: https: //www.facebook.com/groups/108900355842020/about/

Otherwise, it is possible to join French expatriates for their bike rides or running: https: //www.copenhagueaccueil.org

VAT is included in the advertised price, which is displayed in Danish krone. You can pay by credit card almost everywhere. Check with your bank to find out the commission fee for the transaction.

Great info! In the Faroes, all non-residents are exempt from the 25% value-added tax (VAT) on purchases over DKK 300 (subject to regulatory conditions). Stores are marked with a blue and white "Tax Free" sign. There are 200 stores throughout the Faroe Islands.

How do I do it? At the checkout, when you buy your item, ask for a tax refund check. Fill out the form. Before checking in at departure time, have your form validated either by customs at Vágar airport or by customs in the departure hall of M/F Norrøna (checks must be stamped by customs before boarding). The customs officer may ask to see your purchases before validating your tax refund check.

To collect the refund: by credit card, write your credit card number on the tax refund check and mail the envelope for a direct refund to your credit card. Note: It may take up to 6-8 weeks to process the card and receive the funds. In cash, go to the information desk at Vágar airport or on board the M/F Norrøna. Refunds can also be made on board cruise ships.

Please note that a fee will be charged for cash refunds.

Entrance fees vary from 30 to 80 DKK depending on the event. You will pay about the same for drinks. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.

What budget to eat Denmark?

The restaurant budget is generally high and it is recommended to book a table, essential in the starred restaurants, up to one or two months in advance, or in very touristy places like Nyhavn in Copenhagen. Credit cards are accepted everywhere.

The Danes are used to eating lunch on the go, so this is an opportunity to do as they do and try smørrebrød and pølser or to be tempted by the sweet treats and other prepared dishes - to eat in or take away - from bakeries such as Meyers bageri. These are less expensive, but still hearty enough. You'll find cheap food at large indoor markets. Museum restaurants are an excellent alternative: good food, quick hot and cold, moderate prices.

In the Faroes, supermarkets offer a lot of quality products: fresh breads, cheese, marinated herrings of all kinds or salmon, fish rillettes, sweet specialties... enough to make an excellent cheap picnic!

Draught beer is the cheapest alcoholic beverage and can be found everywhere in Denmark. Each inhabitant consumes 64 liters per year. It is estimated that there are more than 200 microbreweries and about twenty popular beers, mostly located around Copenhagen. Among the best known, Carlsberg or Tuborg. In Copenhagen, a draught costs an average of 50 DKK. This price is 34% higher than in France.
For a cocktail, count DKK 90/120; a coffee, DKK 32. The best way to save money is to take advantage ofthe Happy Hour. Well, it is sometimes a bit early between 4 and 6 pm! but some places start between 8 and 9 pm and go on until midnight!

In the Faroes, cafés are much less frequent than in Denmark and many of them are closed at the end of August. On the other hand, there are two breweries: Føroyar Bjór and Okkara, whose beers are sold in the Rúsdrekkasøla outlets or in the local beer outlets around the islands.

What is the budget for accommodation Denmark?

Hotel accommodation is still expensive in Denmark and prices fluctuate according to the occupancy rate and the period (weekday, month, season...). It is difficult to sleep for less than 750 DKK in a double room. Autumn remains a season less frequented by tourists and the weather is still good. The rates are lower!
If you don't mind your roommates' snoring, you can book a bed in a dormitory. Youth hostels (Danhostel) offer comfort and pleasant common areas. Certain advantages: friendliness and service! In principle, there is a kitchen and services such as wifi, internet connection, laundry, library... Average budget: from 30/40 € in a dormitory, from 50/60 € in a single room.

In the Faroes, only 3 youth hostels (in the city center of Tórshavn, the capital, Føroya Fólkaháskúli near Tórshavn and Giljanes on the island of Vágar). More modest and much less equipped, with small dormitories (2-4 beds) and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

The apartment or guesthouse option is ideal when traveling with several people or for longer stays. Moreover, the use of a fully equipped kitchen means that you don't have to eat out too often and the markets are full of tempting products or ready-made meals. In rural areas, agritourism has developed well. The majority of farms are organic and are listed on the website www.bondegaardsferie.dk.

Camping is a very advantageous option. In Denmark, there are 510 approved campsites, marked with a sign showing a tent that looks like an Indian teepee! The price is DKK 50-60 per person per day, depending on the classification of the campsite (1 to 5 *). About 85% of them are located near the coast. The largest association is Dk-Camp www.dk-camp.dk. In the Faroes, there are 21 campsites, some of which are free, open from April-May to September-October (https://camping.fo/).

Good to know: wilderness camping is prohibited!

Travel budget Denmark and cost of living

Life is expensive in Denmark in general and in Copenhagen in particular. Concerning accommodation, youth hostels are the best way to control your budget, the price is about 35 € for a bed in a dormitory. Otherwise, count on a minimum of 120 € for a double room in a hotel. Interesting offer at the hotel: the "breakfast included" formula. The breakfasts are buffet style. They are very copious and offer both savory and sweet. Like our Danish friends, you should choose this meal, so that a snack will be sufficient at lunchtime.
At the restaurant, the meal costs on average 40 € per person. Water in carafe is not proposed, it is not the habit here, and wine is a more expensive drink than in France.

If you are interested in the Danish way of life, contact Meet the Danes. You register on their website meetthedanes.com .

Hotel capacity in the Faroes is not as large, so be prepared if you are staying in high season. Camping is a very popular and inexpensive accommodation. Another option is to stay in a cottage or with a local. Contact the tourist offices, they have lists (sometimes of members).