Europe
Can you drink tap water in Denmark?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Denmark?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water comes from groundwater and is excellent everywhere; refill bottles freely.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Denmark
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | Yes, drinkable | Excellent groundwater; harbor-front water fountains and cafés give refills. Ask for 'postevand' to get free tap water. |
| Aarhus | Yes, drinkable | Excellent groundwater; refill anywhere and ask for free tap water in restaurants. |
| Odense | Yes, drinkable | Excellent groundwater; refill anywhere and ask for free tap water in restaurants. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Danish Immigration Service (New to Denmark)
- EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
- Speedtest Global Index, Aug 2026
- Bolt in Copenhagen
- DSB
- World Bank open data
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