Capital city in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Can you drink tap water in Copenhagen?
Can you drink the tap water in Copenhagen?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent groundwater; harbor-front water fountains and cafés give refills. Ask for 'postevand' to get free tap water.
Key facts
- In Copenhagen: Excellent groundwater; harbor-front water fountains and cafés give refills. Ask for 'postevand' to get free tap water.
- Across Denmark: Tap water comes from groundwater and is excellent everywhere; refill bottles freely.
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people in Denmark (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Denmark
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Copenhagen?
Tap water is safe to drink. Excellent groundwater; harbor-front water fountains and cafés give refills. Ask for 'postevand' to get free tap water.
Can you drink tap water in Denmark?
Tap water comes from groundwater and is excellent everywhere; refill bottles freely.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Metroselskabet (Copenhagen Metro)
- Rejseplanen
- Copenhagen Airport
- Wonderful Copenhagen
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