PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Important phone numbers 

In case of an emergency, including ambulance or fire services dial: 112

You will need to state what has happened as well as your name and location.

To contact the Police dial: 114

Wi-Fi at Bora Bora

Wi-Fi name: BoraBoraNet

Password: dancenet

Language

The official language is Danish. Most people speak intermediate English. 

Currency 

The official currency in Denmark is Danish kroner (DKK). 

The exchange rate: 1 Euro = 7,5 DKK

This exchange rate is fixed. 

Please note that most Danish bank branches do not keep cash on site, and cannot exchange currency. If you would like to exchange currency, visit the FOREX Bank at the central train station (Banegårdspladsen 20, 8000 Aarhus C).

You can also withdraw Danish kroner from the ATMs. They are widely available in Denmark and are usually located outside banks, supermarkets and shopping centres. 

Weather

Sunny. Windy. Rainy. The weather in Denmark varies a lot. Most often the spring months of April and May are mild and the summer months of June, July and August are the hottest. Autumn runs from September to November and tends to be rainy and cloudy. The winter months of December to March are normally cold with frost and snow. That being said, the average temperatures are not always to be trusted, so bring warm clothes to be on the safe side. 

Find general forecast for Denmark here:

https://www.dmi.dk/products-in-english 

Find the most reliable local forecast here:

https://www.dmi.dk/lokation/show/DK/2624652/Aarhus/ 

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in some public places such as public transport platforms, vehicles of public transport, cultural facilities, medical facilities etc. 

Health Services 

Health care providers within the EU accept all patients with a European health insurance card. In case of acute illness or injury, you will be treated by any hospital or state-provided healthcare.

24-hour Emergency Medical Service and Emergency Room (Skadestuen)

Tourists and citizens who do not have access to their own doctor can call the emergency doctor service on tel. +45 70 11 31 31.

The Emergency Room (Skadestuen) is located approx. 7 km from Bora Bora at Aarhus Universitetshospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 161, Entrance J3, 2nd Plan, 8200 Aarhus N.

You have to call them before you go on tel. +45 70 11 31 31. This number will refer you to a nurse on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm or a doctor otherwise.

Nearest pharmacy to Bora Bora 

Jernbane Apotek                                                                                  

Banegårdspladsen 8, 8000 Aarhus C                                                   

Tel.: +45 8612 0244                                                                             

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 17.30, Sat: 09.30 - 13.30, Sun: Closed

24-hour pharmacy

Aarhus Løve Apotek 

Store Torv 5, 8000 Aarhus C 

Tel.: +45 8612 0022