DenmarkIceland: Visa-free

DenmarkIceland

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Iceland?

Visa-free

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa to visit Iceland for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance2,104 km, straight line (~2h 59m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Iceland138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Iceland?

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa to visit Iceland for tourism.

How far is Iceland from Denmark?

About 2,104 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 59m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Iceland?

Icelandic króna (ISK).

What is the emergency number in Iceland?

112.

What time zone is Iceland in?

Reykjavik (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Reykjavik?

Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Iceland without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Iceland visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Metropolitan Denmark is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east.

CapitalCopenhagen

RegionNorthern Europe

Population6M

Area43,094 km²

CurrencyDanish krone (1 USD ≈ 6.66 DKK)

LanguagesDanish

Calling code+45

Drives on theright

TimezoneCopenhagen (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCopenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$76,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.6M (2020)

Climate in Copenhagen

Warmest August, coolest February, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Copenhagen, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.8°C	3.4°C	65mm	83h
February	6.6°C	3°C	82mm	126h
March	7.1°C	2.3°C	26mm	249h
April	11.2°C	4.5°C	24mm	339h
May	13.9°C	7.2°C	37mm	381h
June	20.1°C	13.6°C	66mm	397h
July	18.5°C	13.2°C	63mm	361h
August	22°C	15.8°C	47mm	348h
September	18.2°C	12.5°C	56mm	274h
October	13°C	9.5°C	78mm	181h
November	9.9°C	6.9°C	25mm	107h
December	5.9°C	3.7°C	64mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries in terms of landmass. Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European naval power, the Kingdom of Denmark is the oldest kingdom in the world still in existence, but has evolved into a democratic, modern, and prosperous nation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jelling Heritage Site
Kronborg Castle
Moravian Church Settlements
Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
Q1517331
Roskilde Cathedral
Stevns Klint
The Bony Fish Fossils of the Western Limfjord – Evolution and Climate Adaptation in the Earliest Eocene
Viking Age Ring Fortresses
Wadden Sea

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juledag / 1. juledag

December 26, 20262. juledag

January 1, 2027Nytårsdag

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About Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is Europe's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 35% of the country's roughly 395,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being at a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.

CapitalReykjavik

RegionNorthern Europe

Population392.4K

Area103,000 km²

CurrencyIcelandic króna (1 USD ≈ 121.44 ISK)

LanguagesIcelandic

Calling code+354

Drives on theright

TimezoneReykjavik (UTC+0)

Nearest airportReykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$98,323 (2025)

Tourist arrivals488K (2020)

Climate in Reykjavik

Warmest August, coolest February, driest July, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Reykjavik, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.2°C	-2.5°C	164mm	43h
February	1.4°C	-2.5°C	111mm	95h
March	2.1°C	-2.2°C	101mm	174h
April	5.8°C	0.7°C	133mm	163h
May	8.6°C	3.5°C	117mm	299h
June	11.7°C	6.8°C	99mm	250h
July	12.3°C	7.8°C	64mm	337h
August	12.5°C	8.6°C	177mm	199h
September	9.1°C	4.8°C	155mm	189h
October	6.8°C	2.9°C	96mm	158h
November	3.7°C	-0.1°C	131mm	59h
December	2.8°C	-1.1°C	145mm	15h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes interspersed with glaciers, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is a place for hiking, ice climbing, kayaking in glacial waters, and relaxing in geothermal hot springs, and there are many tours available for those looking for a less strenuous vacation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Surtsey
Thingvellir National Park
Vatnajökull National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Aðfangadagur

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 2026Annar í jólum

Full source list on About.