Denmark attracts tourists with its beautiful beaches, fjords and bays. This Scandinavian country is surrounded by more than 400 islands. Places associated with Andersen will be a great attraction for both young and older travelers. And all this is close to Poland. We will tell you how to plan a trip to Denmark by car.
Toll roads and highways in Denmark
The good news for drivers traveling to Denmark is that motorways and expressways are free. The length of the highway network is more than a thousand kilometers. Motorways are marked in three ways – section name, European numbering, national numbering. Below is a road map of Denmark:
Road tolls in Denmark
In Denmark, only two bridges – Storebaelt and Oresund – are tolled.
The longer Storebaelt bridge is 18 km long and connects Zeeland (Korsor) with Fiona (Newborg). The fare is 275 kroner. The bridge is the longest connecting islands in Europe.
Denmark and Sweden are connected by the Öresund Bridge, the length of the journey is 8 km, the cost is 54 euros.
You can pay the toll at the entrance to the bridge or buy a ticket online in advance.
Vignettes in Denmark
There are no vignettes in Denmark, so drivers can drive free on highways and expressways.
Are there vignettes in countries en route to Denmark?
The road to Denmark from Poland leads through Germany. There are no vignettes in Germany.
Auto equipment in Denmark
When preparing for a trip to Denmark, you should know what you need to have in your car. This is the warning triangle. Two triangles are required to travel with a trailer. There are also items that are not mandatory, but should be in the car:
- first aid kit,
- extinguisher,
- reflective vest.
You can get studded tires from November 1 to April 15. If there is enough snow or ice on the road, you can install anti-skid chains.
Denmark – the most important traffic rules and speed limits
Before traveling to Denmark, you should familiarize yourself with the traffic rules that apply there. They are similar to Polish traffic rules. In Denmark, cyclists have absolute priority. The signal can only be used in a life-threatening situation. Below the speed limit:
- in populated areas, passenger cars – 50 km/h, and in the center of Copenhagen 40 km/h,
- outside populated areas, passenger cars – 80 km/h (sometimes 90 km/h is allowed),
- highways for passenger cars – 130 km/h, but on some sections the speed limit is up to 110 km/h.
In Denmark, you can lose your driving license if you exceed the speed limit by 60% or go over 160 km/h.
Seat belts are mandatory for both the driver and passengers. Dipped headlights are mandatory all year round, 24 hours a day.
When transporting children, it is worth remembering that children up to 135 cm tall must ride in special seats. It is not possible to install a child seat on the front seat facing the traffic, if the car is equipped with a passenger airbag. The seat may be covered by air conditioning insurance as part of the vehicle’s equipment.
Important phone numbers when traveling in Denmark
Before traveling to Denmark, you should prepare a list of necessary telephones that may come in handy in a crisis situation. This will allow you to call for help immediately.
- 112 is the European emergency number
- +45 70 27 91 12 – Roadside assistance