How long does a parcel take to arrive within Denmark?
Delivery time for domestic parcels.
Short answer
Under the PostNord terms for 2026, a parcel within Denmark is carried as a minimum from one weekday to the next between all towns. To Bornholm you should count on one extra weekday. For parcels to other countries, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, delivery times are shown on postnord.dk, and no compensation is paid if such a parcel is late. Within Denmark, compensation for delay can be at most the price of the shipment.
Why
- Domestic parcels run day to day on weekdays.
- Bornholm takes one extra weekday.
- There is no compensation for delays abroad.
Details
For a parcel within Denmark, compensation for delay is paid only for a documented financial loss.
Tip
Send in the first half of the week if the parcel must arrive before a weekend.
What may differ
Delivery times differ between carriers and may be longer around Christmas.
Common misconception
A late parcel always gives you money back.
What actually happens
Compensation for delay is at most the shipping price and only for a documented loss; abroad there is none.
People also ask
- How long is a parcel kept at the parcel shop?
- How much does it cost to send a parcel in Denmark?
- What do I do if my parcel is lost?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Postal prices and services change, so check the postal operator before you send.
Practical infoRelated questions
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Can you get your money back from your bank if a webshop does not deliver?
When you pay online with a payment card such as Dankort, your bank can move the money back if the item never arrives, you get the wrong item or you were charged more than agreed.
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Who can help if you have a problem with a shop in another EU country?
Forbruger Europa is the European Consumer Centre in Denmark and is part of the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority.
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How do you complain about a purchase in Denmark if the shop says no?
You must first complain to the seller, preferably in writing, and the seller must have rejected your claim fully or partly.
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What is e-mærket on Danish webshops?
e-mærket is a non-profit organisation that has certified Danish webshops since 2000 and has more than 2,000 members as of November 2026.