City essentials: toilets, water, luggage and opening hours
The small practical questions of a city trip: tap water, public toilets and their fees, luggage lockers, power sockets and opening hours on Sundays and public holidays.
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Are shops open on Sundays in Denmark?
Yes, shops in Denmark may open on Sundays.
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What plugs and voltage are used in Denmark?
Denmark uses two-pin continental plugs and 230 volts at 50 Hz, like most other European countries.
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Are public toilets free in Copenhagen and where can I find one?
Yes, the City of Copenhagen's public toilets are free to use, as of November 2026.
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Is Copenhagen tap water safe to drink?
Yes, the tap water in Copenhagen is safe to drink.
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Can you drink tap water in Denmark?
Yes, you can drink the tap water in Denmark, both in cities and in the countryside.
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What time do shops close on New Year's Eve in Denmark?
Under the Danish shop closing act, shops may not sell to customers after 15.00 on New Year's Eve (31 December).
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Are shops open on Christmas Eve in Denmark?
Christmas Eve (24 December) is a closing day under the Danish shop closing act, just like Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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Which shops can open on public holidays in Denmark?
The shop closing act lets several types of shops open on public holidays and other closing days.
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Which days are shops closed in Denmark?
Under the shop closing act, shops must close on New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday and Monday, Constitution Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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Can you use a travel adapter in Denmark?
Yes, during travel and a temporary stay in Denmark you may use a travel adapter, even if its socket part does not meet the Danish standard for plugs and sockets.
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Is there luggage storage at Copenhagen Airport?
Yes, Copenhagen Airport has luggage storage on the ground floor of parking house P4, next to Kiss & Fly opposite the Terminal 2 entrance, and in P7A by the metro and Terminal 3.
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How much is a luggage locker at Copenhagen Central Station?
As of November 2026 a small locker (35 x 45 x 90 cm) at Copenhagen Central Station costs 70 DKK and a large one (35 x 60 x 90 cm) 90 DKK for 24 hours.
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Can you leave a suitcase or a bike at Copenhagen Central Station?
Yes, DSB runs a staffed luggage centre at Copenhagen Central Station (København H) that also takes bikes and prams.
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Do you have to pay for toilets at train stations in Denmark?
At the largest DSB stations you usually pay for the toilet, as of November 2026.
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Where are wheelchair accessible toilets in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen has 106 accessible public toilets out of 177, and they are free to use, as of November 2026.
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Are there drinking fountains in Copenhagen where I can refill a bottle?
Yes, Copenhagen has about 130 public water posts with quality-assured drinking water, as of June 2026.