What number do you call for medical help in Denmark?
Emergency care for visitors
Short answer
In a life-threatening emergency you call 112, which reaches ambulance, fire service and police. For sudden illness or injury that is not life-threatening, you call the medical helpline of the region you are in. The numbers are 1813 in the Capital Region (Copenhagen), 1818 in Region Sjælland, +45 70 11 31 31 in Region Midtjylland, +45 70 15 03 00 in Region Nordjylland and +45 70 11 07 07 in Region Syddanmark. Visitors are entitled to free emergency treatment at hospitals and emergency rooms for sudden illness, accidents or a worsening chronic illness during a holiday.
Why
- Each of the five regions has its own helpline number.
- During consultation hours you can also see a doctor in the public health service.
- Emergency treatment is free, but transport home is not.
Details
For emergency dental care you can go to any dentist in the public health service, and the Danish Dental Association helps find one on +45 70 25 77 11.
Tip
Save the helpline number of the region you will stay in on your phone before you arrive.
What may differ
Free treatment does not apply if you came to Denmark mainly to receive medical care.
Common misconception
Tourists always have to pay for emergency hospital treatment in Denmark.
What actually happens
Emergency treatment for sudden illness or an accident during a holiday is free, only transport home is at your own expense.
People also ask
- Is emergency treatment free for tourists in Denmark?
- Where is the nearest pharmacy open at night?
- Does the EHIC work in Denmark?
Sources
- VisitDenmark: Plan your trip FAQChecked at:
- borger.dk: Contact the policeChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.
Practical infoRelated questions
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What should you do after a traffic accident in Denmark?
If someone is injured or in danger, call 112 and ask for an ambulance or the police.
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What scams should you watch out for in Denmark?
The most common scams in Denmark come as fake text messages, Messenger messages, emails and phone calls from people pretending to be a bank or an authority.
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What happens after you report a crime to the police in Denmark?
Once your report is registered, you get a receipt with a case number (journalnummer) in e-Boks or on borger.dk.
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Can victims of crime get compensation from the Danish state?
Erstatningsnævnet decides applications for state compensation for physical or psychological injury caused by a breach of the Danish Criminal Code.