Capital city in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Internet in Copenhagen: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Copenhagen?
Median fixed broadband in Denmark is 278 Mbps and mobile is 161 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in most cafés, libraries and Copenhagen Airport; coworking is fast and reliable. Some cafés limit laptop use at weekends.
Getting online in Copenhagen
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or cable almost everywhere; 300–1000 Mbps for about 250–400 DKK a month. Short rentals usually include wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi in most cafés, libraries and Copenhagen Airport; coworking is fast and reliable. Some cafés limit laptop use at weekends. |
| 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.100–250 ($15–38) |
Coworking spaces in Copenhagen
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Founders House | Central Copenhagen | — |
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 Copenhagen?
Median fixed broadband in Denmark is 278 Mbps and mobile is 161 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in most cafés, libraries and Copenhagen Airport; coworking is fast and reliable. Some cafés limit laptop use at weekends.
Which SIM card should I get in Copenhagen?
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.
Are there coworking spaces in Copenhagen?
Yes: Founders House.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Denmark
- YouSee
- Telenor
- 3
- Metroselskabet (Copenhagen Metro)
- Rejseplanen
- Copenhagen Airport
- Wonderful Copenhagen
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.