Denmark Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism.
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Kingdom of Denmark. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.
Greenland and the Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. For additional information, please review the country information pages for Denmark and the Faroe Islands.
If you decide to travel to the Kingdom of Denmark:
- Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Follow the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Facebook and X/Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Denmark.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.