Get Ready
Some good, know before you go...
Climate
September is a great time to visit Denmark. In Copenhagen, daily highs average in the mid- to upper 60s, with evening and morning temperatures cooling to the mid-50s. Copenhagen can experience some rain during September, but typically plenty of sunshine is to be expected, too. Like a good Oregonian, prepare for a mix.
Internet & Phones
Our accommodations offer Wi-Fi, and we recommend using Wi-Fi supported apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime or Skype as an alternative to making calls from your mobile phone. For American travelers, many phone providers have temporary international travel plans, check with your provider for options.
Visas & Passports
US citizens are not required to have a visa for tourist visits to Denmark under 90 days: however they are required to show a valid US passport. It is recommended that your passport is valid for six months after your travels are over.
Clothing
Casual clothing is appropriate for most of our time together. Layering is the best option for the daily temperature changes and types of activities on our trip. We recommend bringing casual short and long sleeve layers (lightweight tees, shirts, pants, dresses, and shorts). Comfortable walking shoes are essential—sneakers, sandals, sports sandals or open-toed shoes, usually flat. We suggest bringing a light jacket and a raincoat, just in case. We recommend a nicer outfit for our final farewell dinner, however, our dinner is private, so you do you. Additional items we recommend:
Hat (to protect yourself from the sun)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Sandals or flip-flops
Sturdy walking shoes
Bathing suit
Plug adapter
Headphones
Travel pillow
Ear plugs
Money & Tipping
In Denmark the local currency is the krone (DKK; plural 'kroner'), abbreviated kr and worth roughly kr 7.53 to 1 US dollar. Most restaurants and shops accept credit cards.
If you're eating out on your own, tips are included in the bill, though tipping an additional 5% to 10% in restaurants is standard. No tip is expected for small purchases such as coffee or a beverage, although it's common enough to leave the change, rounded up to the closest krone.
Most gratuities and tips are included in our trip price.
Electricity
In Denmark, the power grid runs at 230 volts (in the U.S. it's 120 volts), so you'll need an adaptor for you electronics and appliances.
Travelers from the U.S. also need plug converters: in Denmark the sockets are Type K (two round pins plus a U-shaped pin) and, if you are comfortable not using a grounded connection, accept Types C, E and F.
Medications
If you are on prescription medication, you should ask your doctor for a letter detailing your condition and prescribed drugs. This prevents possible issues at customs and helps the local doctor if you need to buy medication while traveling.
Daily Flow
Our EPIC in Copenhagen is fast-paced and has many incredible experiences— yet it’s not without leisure time to explore the region yourself or to unwind and relax. While our daily activities will vary, the cadence remains about the same, with most days starting between 8:30 and 9 am, finishing around 3 pm, then reconvening for dinner around 7 pm.
Travel Insurance
We recommend purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement for your trip costs; if your trip plans change for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to get medical help, emergency transport, and for theft, loss or damage of items while traveling. While Modern Adventure does not recommend any policy specifically, we encourage you to compare benefits and options, a few of which are listed below. We recommend that any plan you select includes trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage, at minimum.