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How to get Wifi in Denmark : A Guide for Tourists
17 June 2024
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Joseph Philipson
How to Get WiFi in Denmark for Your Holidays
Whether you’re going to Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Skagen, or anywhere else in Denmark, travelers should ensure that they have a stable and fast internet connection.
WiFi coverage in Denmark is generally excellent, even in rural areas. However, it’s always a good idea to check the coverage map of your chosen provider to ensure you’ll have a reliable connection during your trip.
Even if your trip is to disconnect for a time, it’s helpful to have internet access to find your way around cities, keep people back home up to date with your adventures in Denmark, or just in case of an emergency.
There are different kinds of travelers and vacationers and various ways of getting internet access while traveling in and around Denmark. Here are the most popular ones and their pros and cons.
The Best Ways of Getting WiFi in Denmark
To be or not to be connected, that is the question. From Helsingør to Legoland, travelers in Denmark can stay connected with pocket WiFi, a prepaid travel SIM, an eSIM, data roaming plans, or by using international data roaming plans and free WiFi networks.
Pocket WiFi is a portable device that creates a WiFi network for your devices to connect to. Prepaid SIM cards are physical cards that you insert into your phone to access a local network. eSIMs, on the other hand, are digital SIM cards that you can download onto your phone and activate without needing a physical card.
Each type of connection has pros and cons, so let’s consider your options.
Pocket WiFi
As the name suggests, pocket WiFi is a tiny device that provides a WiFi connection for your other WiFI-enabled devices.
For a hassle-free internet experience during your time in Denmark, consider renting a portable WiFi hotspot. This compact device connects to mobile data networks like a smartphone, then broadcasts a WiFi network for you and your party to connect to.
It’s a convenient solution that ensures you’re always connected, no matter where your Danish adventures take you.
The most popular providers in Denmark include Hippocketwifi, TravelWiFi, MioWiFi, and RentConnect.
Pros
While pocket WiFi devices are small, they’re also better at connecting to mobile networks than smartphones. The antennae in these devices tend to be better than those in your typical smartphone. This is why pocket WiFi users enjoy faster and more stable internet connections, especially in rural areas.
Even if you’re in National Park Mols Bjerge, you should be able to get a good connection.
With options to rent pocket WiFi for all of Europe, visitors to Copenhagen can even simply get the train across the sea to Sweden without having to worry about their internet connection.
Cons
The only downside to pocket WiFi is that you need a separate dedicated device. Still, these are often the same size as a smartphone or any other mobile device.
Cost
Think about how much pocket WiFi costs. Each provider offers different rental rates.
Hippocketwifi costs between €4.90 and €7.90 a day for 1GB per day in Denmark (and the rest of Europe) or between €6.90 and €9.90 a day for unlimited data. As you can see, this is the best value for money compared to the other options.
TravelWiFi costs €6.95 per day for 1GB, €7.95 per day for 5GB, or €10.95 per day for 10GB.
MioWifi offers unlimited internet access for €8 per day.
RentConnect costs $6.99 per day.
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SIM Cards
You can also buy prepaid SIM cards for calls, messaging, and data for Denmark. Provided your phone isn’t locked to a single network carrier, you can buy a SIM card from a network store, service station, or supermarket. To activate it, simply insert the SIM card into your phone, turn on your phone, and follow the instructions that come with the SIM card. This will usually involve setting up an account with the network provider and choosing a data plan.
The two leading providers of prepaid SIM cards in Denmark are Lebara and Lyca Mobile Denmark.
Pros
One of the key advantages of a prepaid SIM card is its simplicity. You know exactly how much you’ll pay, and you can easily purchase them before your trip or upon arrival in Denmark. They’re readily available in network stores, service stations, and supermarkets, providing a straightforward and reliable internet solution for your travels.
Cons
Since prepaid SIM cards use your phone to connect to networks, they will only provide connections as fast and as reliable as dedicated pocket WiFi devices.
If your phone only has one SIM card slot, you’ll need to remove your everyday SIM card, which means you won’t be reachable on your usual number for calls or messages. People can still reach you using web-based apps and services.
Cost
You can pick up a free Lebara sim card starter pack with 10 DKK in credit if you send it to a Danish address. This costs DKK 49 with DKK 10 credit at gas stations and supermarkets. You can then get voice and data packages or data-only packages.
20GB of data costs 49 DKK, or 300GB costs 159 DKK.
Lyca is the same, and you can get the SIM card for free if you send it to a Danish address. It costs 29 DKK with 10 DKK credit at service stations and supermarkets.
Lyca SIM cards have data and combo packages at a variety of prices.
eSIM
An eSIM is a newer technology in certain smartphones that replaces the removable SIM card slot with a dedicated configurable chipset that allows users to buy and configure SIM cards.
For a flexible and versatile internet solution, consider an eSIM. This innovative technology, available in certain smartphones, replaces the need for a physical SIM card. You can purchase a travel eSIM for your phone and set it up before arriving in Denmark, giving you the freedom to stay connected on your terms.
Pros
The advantage of an eSIM is that it’s quicker and easier than a SIM as there isn’t any physical product. An eSIM is usually cheaper than a prepaid SIM card, too.
Cons
Much like a SIM card, an eSIM solution will not provide internet access as fast or as reliable as renting a pocket WiFi device in Denmark. However, the speed and reliability of your internet connection will also depend on other factors, such as the strength of the mobile network signal in your area and the number of other users connected to the same network.
A travel eSIM will only work with more modern devices that are eSIM-compatible. Check your phone’s compatibility before buying an eSIM.
For business users, eSIM solutions aren’t great for connecting laptops and tablets. Tethering a connection decreases your phone’s battery life and offers a slower connection.
Cost
The main eSIM plans in Denmark are available from providers like Airalo, Ubigi, and Holafly.
Airalo costs between $4.50 and $32 for 1GB and 20GB of data.
Ubigi costs $7 or $15 for 3GB or 10GB of data, respectively. These plans last 15 to 30 days.
Holafly provides unlimited data for $6 per day.
Data Roaming International Plan
You can also contract international data roaming for your trip to Denmark with your usual domestic network carrier.
This means that your phone will work in Denmark without renting pocket WiFi or buying a new prepaid SIM or eSIM.
Data roaming typically works using partner networks so while you’re in Denmark, your phone will display that it’s connected to a different network provider.
Pros
This is a more straightforward option and useful if you haven’t planned another solution for internet access. It’s typically easy to set up and can be contracted through your domestic carrier via phone, messaging, or using their website or app.
Cons
International data roaming uses partner networks and usually offers slower connection speeds.
Cost
The cost will depend on your mobile network carrier. While some offer somewhat acceptable rates, others can charge a small fortune, especially if you don’t set up data roaming before you go to Denmark.
Use Free WiFi
You can always go to Denmark without a mobile data solution and use WiFi networks in public spaces, local businesses, hotels, shopping centers, and near popular tourist attractions like Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, and the Little Mermaid Statue.
Pros
The key advantage of free WiFi is that it’s free. If you lack internet access, local WiFi networks could help you out.
Cons
The downside to free WiFi is that it could be faster. Its speed depends on how many people are currently using it. You might find yourself on a glacially slow internet connection in a busy coffee shop.
These connections can also be unsecured and, in some cases, fake. Be aware of the risks of connecting to any old WiFi network you can find.
Cost
Connecting to a local WiFi network usually costs nothing. However, in some places, a fee may apply for limited access.
How to Choose the Best WiFi Option for Your Denmark
Choosing a data connection for your trip to Denmark depends on you. While we’d recommend pocket WiFi as the fastest and stablest connection type, especially for groups of travelers, the decision ultimately depends on who’s traveling and why.
Here are some factors to consider when choosing how to get a data connection in Denmark.
Data Limit
Most solutions are charged according to how much data you use or offer an unlimited data solution.
Look at how much data you typically use (you can find this in your phone’s settings) to get a better idea of how much data you’ll need to use daily. Remember that when traveling, you’ll likely use more mobile data.
Usage
Those on vacation with their family might need a different connection than somebody traveling to Denmark for business.
A 4G connection is sufficient for casual internet use, but if you’re going to be sending large files, making video calls, or streaming high-quality video, you’ll want to consider some of the 5G options available.
Rental Duration
As you’ve seen, the price of these options will vary according to how long you need your connection. Pocket WiFi tends to get cheaper the longer you need it, so it’s definitely one of the more recommended choices for longer trips.
Connectivity
If you’re visiting national parks and rural destinations, connectivity is vital. While coverage in Denmark is good, especially in cities like Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, etc., away from these places, you need to consider whether or not your phone or data roaming will provide a reliable enough connection.
