Denmark in Camping-Car: advice, areas, routes

Scandinavian countries attract you? We offer you to explore Denmark, on a motorhome. This is the ideal way to visit this country without spending too much.

Denmark is not necessarily the first to think about when you are planning to visit the Scandinavian countries. Yet there is no lack of charms and it has the advantage of being the one that is closest to France. It is formed of a territory attached to the continent, Jutland and many islands. The main are the Fionie, homeland of Hans Christian Andersen, and the Seeland, where the capital is located, Copenhagen. Bridges allow you to move from one territory to another and reach Sweden. We can therefore visit all Denmark, from France, without having to take a ferry.

Ideas of itineraries in Denmark by motorhome

With 43,094 km2, Denmark is just a little bigger than Switzerland and is therefore well prepared for exploration in one, two or three weeks.

Denmark in a week

For example, in a week, you can make a circuit including Ribe, Billund (city of Legoland), Aarhus in Jutland, then Odense and Nyborg in Fionie, to finish in Seeland, with Copenhagen.

Denmark in two weeks

In two weeks, you can extend this circuit by adding Viborg to the centre and Skagen to the north of Jutland, Svenbord, the Tasinge Islands and Langeland, Fionie, and Kronborg Slot in Seeland.

Denmark in three weeks

In three weeks, you can choose to follow the coasts, to go through Ringkobing, Hostelbro before joining Aalborg and Skagen, then descend to Aarhus and continue to Fionie and Seeland.

Join Denmark from France

To go to Denmark if you rent on site, you have the choice between the plane, the train or the bus. There are many flights to Copenhagen or major cities, help you with Ulysses to make your choice. By train you will find all the details on DB France, the French site of the Scandinavian railway company. From 2 to 6 p.m. With Eurolines buses, you'll need a little more than 18 hours from Paris.

How and where to rent a motorhome in France?

If you want to leave directly from home, know that it is possible to rent a camping-car in France . For more ease, you can go through the Yescapa application.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Choose the vehicle according to the type, the number of beds, but also the mileage formula. In addition, check that the owner authorizes the country to leave.
• Send an online rental request to the owner. In this, specify all the information about your trip.
• In case of acceptance, you will first meet the owner and visit the camper.
• On the day you leave, you will pay the deposit to the owner after the contract is signed. A state of the premises will be made to carry out the contract.
• There you go! You can go to Denmark by camping-car and enjoy your stay! When you return, you will simply make a state of the place.

How and where to rent a motorhome in Denmark?

If you fly to Denmark, you can rent your camper on site. However, it is advisable to go through online platforms and book your camper before even leaving. This will allow you to have the vehicle you want to visit Denmark in fitted van or van.

On this type of site, the rental is very simple. Enter your travel dates as well as the city where you want to rent your camper. Search among those offered by number of seats, price and vehicle type. Then make a request and pay online if accepted. You'll receive a confirmation email, and that's it! All you have to do is go get it and visit Denmark in a fitted van or camper!

Driving to Denmark by motorhome: the rules to be heard

Overall, driving in Denmark is similar to that of France. The Danes are very respectful of their code the road and the traffic is rather fluid. However, there are some notable differences:

• We have to roll with the passing beam headlamps On, day and night.
• Priority is given to green movements. It is imperative to leave the passage to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. So forget the principle of priority to the right in the intersections.
• Parking distances must be respected: leave five meters before a pedestrian crossing, a cyclist crossing, a double yellow line and ten meters at the edge of an intersection.
• We must not let the engine run without technical necessity.
• The green light is preceded by an orange phase.

The holders of a European permit are exempted from international permits.

The road network is in good condition and the highways are free. The limit speeds are:

• 130 km/h on highway, but many portions are limited to 110 km/h

• 80 km/h on road

• 50 km/h in agglomeration

• There are also areas 40, 30, or 15 km/h in urban areas.

However, there are two toll areas:

• The Storebælt (pont that connects Fionie to Seeland): The toll price varies depending on the length and weight of your vehicle. For example, it is 370 Danish crowns (approximately 43 €) for a vehicle whose length is between 6 and 10 m and whose weight is less than 3500 kg. Details of the prices can be found at https://www.storebaelt.dk/english/toll-charges. You can pay in cash or credit card. Campers must borrow the file for manual payment and not the blue file for card payment. This rule allows the operator to check the characteristics of the vehicle, to apply the fair price.
• The bridge Øresund (relies Denmark and Sweden): the price is 106 € for a vehicle between 6 and 10 m long. If you are planning to iron by the same bridge when you return, you better buy a BroPas. It costs 43 €, but allows you to pay half price. The return/return will return to 149 € instead of 212 €.

Camping-car areas

Wild camping is prohibited in Denmark and is subject to heavy fines. However, there are a large number of free, summaryly arranged places. To know their location, you can download a free application, such as Park4night, Campercontact, or campingcarinfo. They will also give you the coordinates of the landscaped grounds. Also think about buying a card campsite, which will make you benefit from discounts.

Some notable camping areas on your route :

• Ribecamping, on the edge of a forest;
• Blommenslyst-camping, near Odense, in a very nature environment;
• Charlottenlund, near Copenhagen and close to a very beautiful beach. Built in a former fort, it allows to park near the capital, which is reached in about 30 minutes by frequent buses;
• Roskylde camping, with his views on the fjord.

Feel free to book your location in advance. We will give you a code, which will allow you to arrive on site outside the opening hours.

What is the best season to visit Denmark in motorhome?

The climate is not as harsh as one could fear for a Scandinavian country. It is true that it is the southernmost of these, but it also has the chance to have ribs subduing the influence of Gulf Stream .

Winters are not very cold, temperatures rarely fall below 0°. You could therefore consider visiting Denmark in van at any time of year.

The major disadvantage remains the length of sunshine. Difficult to visit a country when the sun does not rise until 8:30 a.m. and lays down from 3:30 p.m. The best months, during which temperatures are pleasant and long days, are between May and September. If you want to visit Denmark in a van outside the local school holidays, you will have to avoid the period from late June to early August.

Good trip!