Low riskEurope · Northern EuropeDenmark Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Denmark carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine if visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or planning to eat street food.
Hepatitis B
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60; optional for those 60 and older.
Measles
Get MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Rabies
Low rabies risk in Denmark. Pre-exposure vaccine only needed for high-risk activities or if you might have trouble getting treatment quickly.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider TBE vaccine if you'll spend extensive time outdoors in tick-endemic areas of Denmark.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine not needed for Denmark travel.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Medical / Ambulance
112
Fire
112
U.S. Embassy
+45-3341-7100
Denmark travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Denmark?▼
For travel to Denmark, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Denmark?▼
No — Denmark is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Denmark?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Denmark is currently rated low risk. Denmark carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Denmark?▼
Key emergency numbers in Denmark are Police 112, Medical / Ambulance 112, Fire 112 and U.S. Embassy +45-3341-7100. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
More country guides
EstoniaLow riskEstonia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Faroe IslandsLow riskFaroe Islands carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
FinlandModerate riskFinland carries a CDC Level 2 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Plan your Denmark trip
Get vaccines, prescriptions and a personalized health plan for Denmark — matched to your itinerary and travelers.
Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.