What budget for activities and outings Denmark?

Purchasing a City Pass such as the Copenhagen Card is the safest and most economical option if you don't qualify for reduced or free rates, as many admissions are included, including those for temporary exhibitions. In Copenhagen, it's particularly useful for visiting Christianborg Castle (several entrance fees apply).

Otherwise, many museums are free for under-18s, as in Aarhus and Aalborg. The Silkeborg Festival or the Aarhus Summer Dance at Moesgaard museum.

Good to know: some museums offer free guided tours with the entrance ticket, although English is required. This is the case at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen: every Sunday at 2.15pm, a half-hour guided tour of a masterpiece from the collections. Alternatively, Sandemans NewEurope Tours coordinates free tours of Copenhagen by independent guides, every day at 10am, 11am and 2pm. Meet at the Dragon Fountain on City Hall Square. You'll easily recognize them by their red polo shirts. And their little flag!

You don't need a membership to work out. The gym section https://www.friskissvettis.dk/ offers free outdoor classes during the summer.

Similarly, running enthusiasts can join NBRO Running for their weekly workouts: https: //www.facebook.com/groups/108900355842020/about/

Otherwise, it is possible to join French expatriates for their bike rides or running: https: //www.copenhagueaccueil.org

VAT is included in the advertised price, which is displayed in Danish krone. You can pay by credit card almost everywhere. Check with your bank to find out the commission fee for the transaction.

Great info! In the Faroes, all non-residents are exempt from the 25% value-added tax (VAT) on purchases over DKK 300 (subject to regulatory conditions). Stores are marked with a blue and white "Tax Free" sign. There are 200 stores throughout the Faroe Islands.

How do I do it? At the checkout, when you buy your item, ask for a tax refund check. Fill out the form. Before checking in at departure time, have your form validated either by customs at Vágar airport or by customs in the departure hall of M/F Norrøna (checks must be stamped by customs before boarding). The customs officer may ask to see your purchases before validating your tax refund check.

To collect the refund: by credit card, write your credit card number on the tax refund check and mail the envelope for a direct refund to your credit card. Note: It may take up to 6-8 weeks to process the card and receive the funds. In cash, go to the information desk at Vágar airport or on board the M/F Norrøna. Refunds can also be made on board cruise ships.

Please note that a fee will be charged for cash refunds.

Entrance fees vary from 30 to 80 DKK depending on the event. You will pay about the same for drinks. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.

What budget to eat Denmark?

The restaurant budget is generally high and it is recommended to book a table, essential in the starred restaurants, up to one or two months in advance, or in very touristy places like Nyhavn in Copenhagen. Credit cards are accepted everywhere.

The Danes are used to eating lunch on the go, so this is an opportunity to do as they do and try smørrebrød and pølser or to be tempted by the sweet treats and other prepared dishes - to eat in or take away - from bakeries such as Meyers bageri. These are less expensive, but still hearty enough. You'll find cheap food at large indoor markets. Museum restaurants are an excellent alternative: good food, quick hot and cold, moderate prices.

In the Faroes, supermarkets offer a lot of quality products: fresh breads, cheese, marinated herrings of all kinds or salmon, fish rillettes, sweet specialties... enough to make an excellent cheap picnic!

Draught beer is the cheapest alcoholic beverage and can be found everywhere in Denmark. Each inhabitant consumes an estimated 64 liters per year. It is estimated that there are over 200 microbreweries and around twenty popular beers, mostly located around Copenhagen. Among the best-known are Carlsberg and Tuborg. In Copenhagen, the average price of a beer is DKK 60-90. This is 34% more expensive than in France.
A cocktail costs DKK 100/130; a coffee DKK 35-40. The best way to save money is to take advantage ofHappy Hour. Although it can be a little early between 4 and 6 p.m., some places start between 8 and 9 p.m. and go until midnight!

In the Faroes, cafés are much less common than in Denmark, and many close at the end of August. On the other hand, there are two breweries: Føroyar Bjór and Okkara, whose beers are sold at Rúsdrekkasøla outlets or at local beer outlets around the islands.

What is the budget for accommodation Denmark?

Hotel accommodation remains expensive in Denmark, and prices fluctuate according to occupancy rate and period (weekday, month, season...). It's hard to sleep for less than 750 DKK in a double room. Autumn remains a season less frequented by tourists, and the weather is still mild. Rates are much lower!
If you don't mind your room-mates snoring, you can book a bed in a dormitory. Youth hostels (Danhostel) offer comfort and pleasant communal areas. And there's no doubt about it: they're friendly and helpful! In principle, you'll have access to a kitchen and services such as wifi, Internet connection, laundry facilities, a library... Average budget: from €30/40 in a dormitory, from €50/60 in a single room.

In the Faroe Islands, there are just 3 youth hostels (in downtown Tórshavn, the capital, Føroya Fólkaháskúli near Tórshavn and Giljanes on the island of Vágar). More modest and much less well-equipped, with small dormitories (2-4 beds) and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

The apartment or gîte option is ideal for groups or longer stays. What's more, using a fully-equipped kitchen means you don't have to eat out too often, and markets are full of tempting produce and ready-made meals. In rural areas, agritourism has developed well. The majority of farms are organic, and are listed on the www.bondegaardsferie.dk website.

Camping is a very attractive option. In Denmark, there are 510 approved campsites with a sign showing a tent that looks like an Indian teepee! You can expect to pay DKK 50-60 per person per day, depending on the classification of the campsite (1 to 5 *). Nearly 85% of them are located close to the coast. The largest federation is Dk-Camp (www.dk-camp.dk). In the Faroe Islands, 21 campsites, some of them free, are open from April-May to September-October (https://camping.fo/).

Good to know: unauthorized camping is prohibited!

Travel budget Denmark and cost of living

Life is expensive in Denmark in general and in Copenhagen in particular. As far as accommodation is concerned, youth hostels are the best way to keep your budget in check, costing around €45 for a bed in a dormitory. Otherwise, expect to pay a minimum of €120 for a double room in a hotel. An interesting offer at the hotel: the "breakfast included" package. Breakfast is buffet style. They are very hearty, and offer both savory and sweet dishes. Like our Danish friends, you should opt for this meal, so that a snack is sufficient at lunchtime.
The average restaurant meal costs €40 per person. Water in a carafe is not offered, as is not customary here, and wine is a more expensive beverage than in France.

If you'd like to experience life the Danish way, contact Meet the Danes. Register on their website meetthedanes.com.

Hotel capacity on the Faroe Islands is not as great, so be prepared if you're staying in high season. Camping is a very popular and inexpensive form of accommodation. Another option is to stay in a gîte or with a local. Contact the tourist offices, which have lists (sometimes of members).