Can tourists use Alcohol in Denmark?

Yes.

Alcohol is legal in Denmark for adults 18+. Updated October 2026.

Tourist rules

Visitors to Denmark are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

Yes — Alcohol is legal in Denmark for adults 18+.

The same 18+ age floor applies to visitors.

Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry Alcohol through customs.

Frequently asked

Is Alcohol legal in Denmark?+

Yes — Alcohol is legal in Denmark for adults 18+.

Is Alcohol legal everywhere in Denmark?+

The recorded status for Denmark as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

What is the legal age for Alcohol in Denmark?+

The recorded minimum age is 18.

Can tourists use Alcohol in Denmark?+

Visitors to Denmark are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.

When was this Denmark Alcohol ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with Alcohol into Denmark?+

Domestic legality in Denmark does not make it legal to carry Alcohol across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.