What is the maximum size and weight for a parcel in Denmark?
Size and weight limits for domestic parcels.
Short answer
In 2026 a PostNord parcel within Denmark may weigh at most 20 kg. It may be at most 150 cm long, and the length plus the girth may not exceed 300 cm. The smallest parcel allowed is 1.5 x 15 x 10 cm and 150 g. A parcel that is 120–150 cm long costs a volume surcharge of 95 kr., and a parcel over the limits is sent back without a refund of the postage.
Why
- The weight limit is 20 kg.
- Length plus girth may be at most 300 cm.
- Long parcels cost a 95 kr. surcharge.
Details
The girth is the distance once around the parcel at its thickest point.
Tip
Measure and weigh before you buy postage, because an oversized parcel is returned and the postage is lost.
What may differ
Other carriers have their own limits, and the rules for parcels abroad depend on the country.
Common misconception
Any box can go as a parcel as long as it is under 20 kg.
What actually happens
Length and girth also count: over 150 cm long or 300 cm length plus girth, the parcel is returned.
People also ask
- How much does it cost to send a parcel in Denmark?
- How do you pack a parcel so it is not damaged?
- What happens if a parcel has too little postage?
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.

