Accommodation: hotels, summer houses and camping
Hotels and hostels in the cities, the Danish summer house by the sea, campsites and glamping: how to choose an area, what the price includes and when to book for summer and Christmas.
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Can I stay in Denmark for 1 to 3 months in a rented flat?
Yes, and hotel apartments in Copenhagen give you a full apartment in areas such as Østerbro or the city centre.
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Where to stay in Odense?
In Odense most places are within walking distance, so the city centre is the easy choice.
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Where to stay in Aarhus?
Many hotels are in central Aarhus, close to the City Hall, the Music Hall, ARoS and Central Station, a few minutes from the airport bus and the harbour.
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Where should I stay before an early flight from Copenhagen Airport?
For a very early flight you have two practical options.
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Is Vesterbro a good area to stay in Copenhagen?
Vesterbro is a central area that meets Frederiksberg at the shopping street Værnedamsvej.
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Where to stay in Copenhagen: hotel, hostel or hotel apartment?
Copenhagen has around 21,000 hotel rooms, ranging from boutique hotels with about 10 to 100 rooms to business and spa hotels.
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Can you go camping in Denmark in winter?
Yes, but fewer campsites are open.
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Can you light a campfire when camping in Denmark?
Lighting a fire is not allowed in forests, on uncultivated land or in vegetated protected dunes.
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Can you sleep on the beach in Denmark?
On state land you may sleep on the beach in a sleeping bag on a sleeping mat.
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Where can you pitch a tent for free in a Danish forest?
In 275 state forests you may pitch a small tent or tarp without asking for permission.
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How do you book a shelter in Denmark?
Some state shelters can be booked up to 3 months ahead on book.naturstyrelsen.dk.
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Can you drive or park a campervan on the beach or in the forest in Denmark?
As a general rule, motorhomes and other motor vehicles may not drive or park on beaches, in forests, in parks or in other nature areas.
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Can you put up an awning, table or chairs next to your motorhome in Denmark?
At a campsite you may set up tables, benches and an awning and stay overnight like other guests.
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Can you park a motorhome overnight in a car park in Denmark?
A motorhome may park in an ordinary car park on the same terms as other motor vehicles.
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How many people camp in Denmark each year?
Danish campsites had 11,968,448 overnight stays in 2025.
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How many campsites are there in Denmark?
In July 2026, Denmark had 394 open campsites with 89,383 camping units in total.