PRACTICAL INFORMATION

 Important numbers 

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

You will need to state your phone number and location. 

To contact the Police dial: 114

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

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. Rain. The weather in Denmark can vary 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 the most reliable local forecast here:

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

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited at all public places (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.

We have experience with the following doctors accepting foreign/new patients.

Allé Lægerne: https://www.allelaegerne.dk/  

*NOTE: You must bring passport and (EU) health insurance card in case of acute illness.

24-hour Emergency Medical Service and Emergency Room

Aarhus Universitetshospital, Nørrebrogade 44, Building 02A (ground floor), 8000 Aarhus C

You have to call them before you go there at + 45 7011 3131. 

This number will refer you to a doctor (the medical service).

Nearest pharmacy to Bora Bora 

Jernbane Apotek                                                                                  

Banegårdspladsen 8, 8000 Aarhus C                                                   

Tel.: +45 8612 0244                                                                             

Opening hours, Fri: 8.15 - 18, Sat: 09.30 - 13.30, Sun: closed

24-hour pharmacy

Aarhus Løve Apotek 

Store Torv 5, 8000 Aarhus C 

Tel.: +45 8612 0022

Public transportation

On the local buses, you cannot pay with cash. Therefore you must either buy a ticket on the website of the public transport company, Midttrafik: https://webshop.midttrafik.dk/. Or install the app called Midttrafik app from which you can buy a ticket: https://www.midttrafik.dk/english/tickets/midttrafik-app/. 

You can also purchase an unlimited TravelPass to get around in Aarhus for either 24, 48 or 72 hours. You can buy the pass on the website of Midttrafik or on their app: https://www.midttrafik.dk/english/tickets/midttrafik-24-48-or-72-hours/.  

If you need inspiration of where to go and what to see in Aarhus, here is a list of popular places to go in the Aarhus Region: https://www.visitaarhus.com/aarhus-region/see-and-do/most-frequently-visited-attractions