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Public Conduct — Denmark

What travelers need to know about public conduct in Denmark. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Public Conduct in Denmark: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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It is illegal to wear clothing that conceals your face in a public place in Denmark — the ban applies to visitors, with legal exemptions such as masks worn for health reasons.

Fine of about DKK 1,000, increasing for repeat offences (FCDO).

§ UK FCDO — Denmark

Verified Jul 20, 2026

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