City in Central Denmark Region, Denmark
Internet in Aarhus: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Aarhus?
Median fixed broadband in Denmark is 278 Mbps and mobile is 161 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and the Dokk1 library; reliable for video calls.
Getting online in Aarhus
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or cable almost everywhere; 300–1000 Mbps for about 250–400 DKK a month, usually included in rentals. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi at most cafés and the Dokk1 library; reliable for video calls. |
| Tourist SIM | Lebara and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at 7-Eleven and kiosks; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | YouSee, Telenor, 3 |
| Monthly data plan | kr.100–200 ($15–30) |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Aarhus?
Median fixed broadband in Denmark is 278 Mbps and mobile is 161 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and the Dokk1 library; reliable for video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Aarhus?
Lebara and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at 7-Eleven and kiosks; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Denmark?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Denmark
- YouSee
- Telenor
- 3
- Midttrafik (regional transport)
- VisitAarhus
- Aarhus Airport
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.