Copenhagen Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (25/100)
Is Copenhagen safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Copenhagen scores 25/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Denmark Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 17 Sep 2024); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 5)
Crime (score 22)
September 27, 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 25 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 22/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 5/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Denmark travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Copenhagen currently sits at 25/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Copenhagen is crime (22/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (5/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (23/100).
A score of 25 is higher than the scores of 15% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Copenhagen currently carries a moderate baseline safety risk of 25 out of 100 with a US State Department Level 2 advisory. Travelers should be aware of ongoing drought conditions affecting Denmark and a global Level 1 CDC health notice for dengue. Additionally, recent headlines note earthquake activity in the country.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 06:23 UTC
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Day vs Night Safety in Copenhagen
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Copenhagen
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Copenhagen for solo travelers (Crime 22/100 · Transport 12/100), women traveling solo (Crime 22/100), families with children (Health 10/100 · Natural disaster 5/100), older travelers (Health 10/100 · Transport 12/100), business travelers (Digital 15/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 12/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Copenhagen
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Kingdom of Denmark - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 06:23:25 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Copenhagen happened in July and August (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Denmark travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Denmark entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Copenhagen
The most weather-stable two-month window for Copenhagen is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 21°C and monthly rain averages 70 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; July is the wettest typical month at about 71 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Akutklinik
- Hospital: Amager Hospital - Hans Bogbinders Allé
- Hospital: Bispebjerg Hospital
- Hospital: Børne- og Ungdomspsykiatrisk Center
- Hospital: Børneneurologisk Behandlingsklinik
- Hospital: Frederiksberg Hospital
- Hospital: Mølholm Privathospital
- Hospital: Psykiatrisk akutmodtagelse
- Hospital: Psykiatrisk Center Frederiksberg
- Hospital: Rigshospitalet
- Police: Copenhagen Central Station Police Station
- Police: Copenhagen Police Headquarters
- Police: Copenhagen Police Lost and Found
- Police: Danish National Police
- Police: Københavns Politi Beredskabsafsnittet. Rigsp. Afd.
- Police: Københavns Politi, Færdselsafdelingen
- Police: Københavns Politi, Station Bellahøj
- Police: Nærpolitienheden i Høje Gladsaxe
- Police: Nærpolitistation
- Police: Tårnby Local Police Station
- Embassy: Embassy of Albania
- Embassy: Embassy of Croatia
- Embassy: Embassy of Japan
- Embassy: Embassy of Republic of Macedonia, Denmark
- Embassy: Europa-Huset
- Pharmacy: Apotek Vesterbro
- Pharmacy: Apoteket Godthåb
- Pharmacy: Frederiksberg Apotek
- Pharmacy: Frederiksberg Løve Apotek
- Pharmacy: Hovedbanens Apotek
- Pharmacy: Kongelig Hof-apotek
- Pharmacy: Nørrebro apotek
- Pharmacy: Nytorv Apotek
- Pharmacy: Steno Apotek
- Pharmacy: Vaisenhus Apotek
- Fire station: Christianshavns Brandstation
- Fire station: Copenhagen Central Fire Station
- Fire station: Fælledvej Brandstation
- Fire station: Fælledvejens Brandstation
- Fire station: Frederiksberg brandstation
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Denmark)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Specific medical, hospital, and emergency details were not provided in the current search results.
Common scam patterns
- Police Impersonation Scam. Individuals posing as plainclothes police officers approach tourists, display a fake ID, and claim they need to inspect belongings as part of an investigation. This tactic is used to steal cash or valuables from travelers. Tip: Always ask to see official credentials and request uniform backup if you are approached by someone claiming to be plainclothes police.
- Pickpocketing and Trick Theft. Organized pickpocket networks and trick thieves operate in crowded areas such as the Metro, around Strøget, and in major tourist zones, especially during summer. They often use distraction techniques to steal valuables from unsuspecting visitors. Tip: Keep your bag zipped and positioned in front of you when traveling in crowded carriages or tourist districts.
- Unlicensed Taxi Overcharging. Unlicensed taxis operating outside areas like Central Station may approach tourists and quote inflated flat rates instead of using standard meters. This opportunistic practice takes advantage of visitors unfamiliar with local transport fares. Tip: Only use official, licensed taxis equipped with working meters or book rides through established transport apps.
Area notes
- Christiania. This community is loved by many visitors but has been a focal point for illegal drug dealings and related safety concerns.
- Strøget. A popular pedestrian and shopping district where travelers should remain vigilant against opportunistic pickpockets in crowded conditions.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 14 → 25 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 15 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Copenhagen's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Copenhagen
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Copenhagen, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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