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Travelling Europe - Denmark

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City-map.dk

More than just a map! Choose your language in the right top corner, and select a region to explore. You will be connected to a portal on that region.

http://www.city-map.dk/?lg=en [DA][NL][EN][DE]

Useit

If you know English, but not Danish, this is an excellent site to find out how to get along as a young person on a low budget in Copenhagen. It tells about short-time housing, nightlife, newspapers in English, and where to go if you need help as a short-term visitor.

http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/ [DA][EN][DE][NO][SV]

Danish Castles

A presentation of castles and other historical buildings in Denmark.

http://www.ses.dk/da.aspx [DA][EN]

Denmark: The official website

The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. All kinds of useful information about Denmark as a society.

http://www.denmark.dk [EN][FR][DE][ES]

General information about Denmark

An overview of Copenhagen and other major cities, with very useful addresses for embassies, tourism offices etc.

http://www.bugeurope.com/destinations/denmark.html [EN]

SOS- Socialnet DK

Overview of social assistance for alcohol abuse, legal aid and mental diseases.

http://hjem.get2net.dk/sos-dk [DA]

The Danish government

Official website of “Folketinget”, the Danish government. An information overview of the political system and parties.

http://www.folketinget.dk [DA][EN]

The Royal Family

The official page of the royal family. Full of information about the family and their ancestors, family history, and other details about the castles and the royal yacht.

http://www.kongehuset.dk [DA]

Visit Denmark – The official tourist guide to Denmark

Portal with information in several languages for those visiting Denmark. Where to find accommodation, how to get there, what to see, maps, etc.

http://www.visitdenmark.com/siteforside.htm [DA][NL][EN][FI][FR][DE][IT][NO][PL][SV]

Camping at Charlottenlund Fort

Information about this beach campsite just 6 km from the centre of Copenhagen.

http://www.campingcopenhagen.dk [DA][EN][FR][DE]

Campsites in Denmark

The Camping Card Scandinavia (DKK80) is required when staying at an approved Danish Campsite. You can buy it on-site or in the local tourism information office.

http://www.danskecampingpladser.dk/ [DA][NL][EN][DE]

Cheap accommodation in Copenhagen

“Use It” is the tourist information agency for backpackers. This site contains information on cheap accommodation in Copenhagen, including hostels, inns, campsites, private rooms and less-expensive hotels.

http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/ [DA][EN][DE][NO][SV]

Danish Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfasts in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Estonia

http://www.bedandbreakfast.dk [DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][IS][IT][NO][SV]

Dk-feriehuse.dk - Rent a cottage

A portal presenting vacation rental properties all over Denmark. The houses are rented directly from the owners, so there are no booking fees.

http://www.dk-feriehuse.dk [DA][EN][DE]

Danhostels all over Denmark

Danish youth and family hostels. Also family rooms (4-6 beds). International Youth Hostel card required (can be bought at the hostels).

http://www.danhostel.dk [DA][EN][DE]

Hay4you: Flat rental

Rental of fully furnished flats in the centre, for periods from a few days up to several months. The offers are relatively expensive.

http://www.hay4you.dk [DA][EN]

Hosteldenmark

Online booking of dorms, inns and hostels in Copenhagen and a few other Danish cities.

http://www.hosteldenmark.com [EN][FR][DE][IT][ES]

Rent a holiday house

All over Denmark. Quite expensive in the holiday season.

http://www.fbnet.dk/ [DA][EN][DE]

Longer term: Going to study in Denmark

Apply for student hostels and youth accommodation. Note that you’ll have to stay at least one year to fulfil the application criteria.

http://www.ungdomsboliger.dk/show.php?id=navigationskort&lang=en [DA][EN]

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Bus Copenhagen – Aarhus – Aalborg

Up to five departures a day. Students holding a valid student card with a photo can get a one-way ticket from DKK 150 Monday to Thursday.

http://www.sondergaards-busser.dk [DA]

Bus from Copenhagen to Bornholm

No student discount. The bus takes you to Ystad (Sweden), where you transfer to a ferry to Rønne. Travel time is three hours, and a one-way ticket to Bornholm costs DKK 220. Make reservations to be sure of seat availability.

http://www.graahundbus.dk [DA]

Bus from Copenhagen to Oslo and Stockholm

Also other destinations. Discounts for youth and students. Book your tickets online. Copenhagen - Stockholm from DKK 350-435.

http://www.gobybus.se/ [DA][NO][SV]

Buses between Zealand, Jutland and Berlin

Up to seven departures a day. Travel time within Denmark is from three to four-and-a-half hours. Students with a valid student card with a photo can get a discount Monday to Thursday.

http://www.abildskou.dk/go.asp?LangRef=6 [DA][EN][DE]

Danish State Railway

Public transportation in Denmark and train travel from Denmark to the rest of Europe.

http://www.dsb.dk/english [DA][EN]

Europe route planner

Plan your route before you leave by entering your departure and arrival points. Then select one of the proposed itineraries.

http://www.krak.dk/ruteplan/ [DA]

Interrail

Information about the Interrail card: who is eligible, where you can buy it and more. For everyone under 26 years.

http://www.dsb.dk/interrail [DA]

Low-fare tickets from Copenhagen Airport

A useful list of all the cheapest flights to and from Copenhagen Airport. Many good offers to Europe, Asia and North America.

http://www.cph.dk/CPH/UK/main/before+departure/low+fare+tickets/europe.htm [DA][EN]

Metro in Copenhagen

The metro runs every two and a half minutes, around the clock. The trains run every 15 minutes throughout the night during the weekend.

http://www.m.dk/en/route [EN]

Scanlines

Ferry company with many departures from different ports in Denmark.

http://www.scandlines.dk/DKFront/Front_COM [DA][EN]

Transportation in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and northern Germany

Practical information about the countries, holidays, traffic information, trains, long-distance buses, planes, ferries and local traffic. Contains useful links.

http://www.travel-and-transport.com [DA][FI][DE][NO][SV]

Visit Bornholm

Take the ferry from Copenhagen to Rønne, Bornholm. Morning departure Saturday and Sunday. No student reduction.

http://www.bornholmstrafikken.dk/default.aspx?id=4511&flag=1 [DA][EN][DE][SV]

Wasteels Travel

Low-priced tickets for young people under 26 or full-time students (in Denmark, those who are entitled to SU). The maximum age varies from airline to airline.

http://www.wasteels.dk [DA]

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Wunder card

With this card you can get up to 50 % discount on public transportation in Denmark. Furthermore you can make savings on accomodation, shopping, museums ect. The only requirement is that you are enrolled in a full-time study programme.

http://www.wundercard.dk/ [DA]

ISIC: The International Student Identity Card

With this student card you can make savings on travel, accommodation, museums, etc. You need to prove you are enrolled in full-time studies, and provide a passport-sized photo. Apply online from this address. You can find a link to the English website at the bottom right (ISIC).

http://www.wundercard.dk/ [DA]

DSB Wildcard

This is a great saver on train tickets for everyone under 26 - but only if you are staying for a while. It costs 175 DKK to become a member, but you get up to 50% discount on train tickets across the country and to other European destinations.

http://www.dsb.dk/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1134715686760&pagename=DSB%2FPage [DA]

TIVOLI is not only for kids

Every Friday in the season there is a rock concert in Tivoli. A seasonPass costs the same as two entrance tickets, and then there is a whole lot of free concerts waiting for you.

http://www.tivoli.dk [DA][EN]

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