Post, parcels and online shopping
Stamps and letters, parcel shops and lockers, delivery companies, returns, customs and VAT on orders from outside the EU, and Black Friday dates.
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Is there still a universal postal service in Denmark?
No company has a legal duty to carry letters and parcels anymore: the postal law in force from 1 January 2024 abolished the carriage obligation.
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How do you send a postcard home from Denmark?
A postcard from Denmark to another country goes as a dao international letter, which costs from 46 kr.
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How do you send a registered letter in Denmark?
Inside Denmark you send a registered letter with dao, and as of November 2026 it costs from 210 kr.
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How long does a letter take to arrive in Denmark?
In 2026 a standard letter with dao takes up to 5 weekdays to reach an address in Denmark.
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Where are the postboxes in Denmark now?
The 1,500 traditional red postboxes on the streets were taken down by the end of 2025, when letter delivery moved to dao.
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Can you still use Post Danmark stamps in 2026?
In 2026 letters in Denmark are sent with dao, which uses its own letter codes and letter marks.
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How much does it cost to send a letter abroad from Denmark?
As of November 2026 an international letter with dao costs from 46 kr.
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Does PostNord still deliver letters in Denmark?
No, PostNord stopped delivering letters in Denmark on 1 January 2026.