Weapons in Denmark: what are the rules for travelers?

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Weapons — Denmark

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

Short answer

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

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Possession of weapons of any kind in Denmark — including pocketknives and pepper spray — may result in criminal penalties; carrying pointed or sharp weapons requires a police-issued certificate.

Criminal penalties.

§ US State Dept — Denmark

Verified Jul 20, 2026

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