10. This Might Drive You Batty
Creeped out by a bat in the house? They’re protected by law, so don’t dare whack it with a broom. You cannot harm or kill a flagermus. One Danish family had to vacate their house for a year because they could not get rid of these flying rats and just couldn’t take it anymore.
11. Plastic Money
Traveling with credit and debit cards has made travelers checks kind of obsolete these days. A good rule of thumb is to use an ATM/Debit card to make cash withrawals and a credit card to make in-store purchases, hotel payments and the like. Note that in many Danish establishments, cards without a chip and a four digit pin number won’t work. Always carry some kroner (their local currency) for smaller transactions – like some delicious salt licorice ice cream!
12. All The Beer
Beer-lovers, you have found your country of choice in Denmark. Nearly everyone is a beer drinker and though it’s not uncommon to see 14-year-olds drunk in the streets, the legal age for purchasing beer and wine is sixteen in shops, and eighteen in restaurants and bars. Danes have a long history of beer making and drinking, and it’s been a part of their culture for over 5000 years. There are over 100 breweries in Denmark, so try more than just Carlsberg or Tuborg. If you’re visiting during holidays, look for special blends only available at times like Christmas or Easter. There’s even a holiday called J-Dag where samples of Juleøl, seasonal Christmas beers, are given away freely in the streets.
