14 Useful Apps to Download When Living in Denmark
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Denmark is one of the world’s most digitized societies, and when moving here, you’ll quickly see just how important apps and similar tools are. When I first moved to Copenhagen in 2020, I was initially overwhelmed by everything I needed to do.
Not knowing where to start led to lots of research, along with some awkward conversations. I’d rather that you didn’t have to spend hours figuring out what to download or feel like a fool when someone asks you something; moving to a new country is hard enough anyway.
5+ years later, I thankfully no longer have those issues. To help you fully navigate Danish society and to make travel to nearby regions easier, I’ve included a list of my top app recommendations for moving to Denmark. Some of these will be initially helpful, whereas others will be a cornerstone of your entire time here.
1. MitID: A Fundamental Part of Danish Life
MitID began replacing NemID (which I originally used when moving to Copenhagen) in 2021, before NemID fully closed in 2023. Simply put, it’s borderline impossible to function in Denmark long-term without MitID. Pretty much every digital service feeds into it.
You need MitID to open a Danish bank account, and it’s also used to verify online payments with a Danish bank card. Moreover, the service is essential for getting a Danish mobile contract.
MitID will also be necessary for logging into your e-Boks (more on that later), along with managing taxes if you’re a business owner. Getting one should be one of your first steps when moving to Copenhagen or anywhere else in Denmark.
To get MitID, you first need a CPR number. You’ll get this once you’ve registered as a resident in Denmark. You can get MitID as a foreigner by booking an appointment; all the information you need is available on the official site.
MitID is free to sign up for and use. The app is available on smartphones and tablets.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download and use)
2. e-Boks: Vital for Official Communications
One thing that surprised me the most about living in Denmark is that we rarely get official physical letters in the post. When I was living in the UK, for example, it was common for correspondences to arrive by mail. While I still get some mail in Denmark through the post, most of it appears in my e-Boks account.
e-Boks is essentially an email service for important messages. You’ll receive bank statements via this platform once you’ve signed up for a Danish bank account, along with residence certificates and information about your status in the country.
If you owe tax or will get a refund, you’ll also learn about this via your e-Boks. I’ve set up push notifications to know when something has been sent to me, which I recommend since you won’t receive messages so frequently.
You can get your e-Boks account once you’ve signed up for MitID. The app is available on smartphones and tablets, and you can access the service via borger.dk, too. When downloading the app, make sure you get the .dk version; e-Boks is also available in Norway and Sweden.
The e-Boks app is available in both Danish and English.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download and use)
3. Wise: Useful When You Don’t Yet Have a Danish Bank Account
Almost all payments in Denmark take place digitally, and I had to wait a few months before getting a Danish bank account when I first moved here. In the meantime, Wise—previously known as Transferwise—was a user-friendly intermediary.
With Wise, you can pay for items without hefty exchange fees. Denmark is expensive as it is anyway, let alone with needing to pay foreign exchange fees each time. You get a fair market rate, too, so you only spend the amount that you should.
Even though I now have a Danish bank account, I still regularly use Wise. It’s my go-to service when traveling abroad; you can open accounts in EUR, USD, GBP, and many other currencies. When receiving payments from different countries, it’s much easier to get them sent to Wise, too. I can then transfer the money to my Danish account, and it’ll arrive within seconds.
The Wise app is also incredibly easy to use; I’ve had no issues whatsoever in my 5+ years with the service. Sign Up for a free Wise Account here.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download)
4. MobilePay: A Handy Way to Pay Once You Have a Danish Bank Account
I recommend Danske Bank once you’ve got your MItID; it’s the easiest service to use in Denmark as a foreigner, in my opinion. But regardless of your bank account, I strongly suggest that you sign up for MobilePay.
MobilePay is similar to Venmo, and it’s widely used throughout the Nordic countries—especially in Denmark. You can quickly send money to friends when splitting the bill, and it’s a simple way to pay for services that you may need, such as moving and electrical installations.
I also regularly use MobilePay to purchase items online, as it’s much less time-consuming than filling out my card details. Moreover, I pay for some of my monthly subscriptions—such as energy bills—via the service. Some stores have a QR code where you can pay with MobilePay, too.
In addition to your bank account, you will need a Danish mobile number to sign up for and use MobilePay.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download)
5. Yr: The Best App for Predicting Denmark’s Unpredictable Weather
Of all the pros and cons of living in Denmark, trying to predict the weather is one of the most notable downsides. I tried using the Apple Weather app for a few years, but while it has a beautiful design, I don’t think it’s anywhere near as good as Yr—and now, I’ve fully switched over to the latter.
Yr is a Norwegian company, and from personal experience, their app is able to determine whether it’ll rain, snow, or the wind will have problems with you today with relative accuracy. It’s not perfect, by any means, but predicting the weather in Denmark is challenging—so I don’t think any tool can get it 100% correct.
Yr is pretty good at determining how the weather will be in your specific location (as in, more local than just the city or neighborhood you’re in). Saving other destinations is simple, and the long-term forecasts are somewhat accurate, too.
The app is completely free to use and download. Besides getting it on your smartphone and tablet, you can see weather updates on the Yr website.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download and use)
6. DSB: Ideal for Travel in and Around Denmark
Denmark is, in my opinion, one of Europe’s most underrated countries. Sure, there are lots of fun things to do in Copenhagen. But beyond that, you’ll find plenty of gems worth exploring. For example, I love visiting Aarhus—the country’s second-biggest city.
Even around the capital, you’ve got plenty of interesting day trip opportunities. When traveling in and around Copenhagen, in particular, I check in and out using the DSB app.
You can check in via the bus, train, and Metro with DSB. Once you’ve added your bank card, you’ll then check in depending on your location. The app will then determine where you check out and charge you the correct amount.
Needless to say, you MUST remember to check out! I made the mistake of not doing so once, and let’s just say that once was enough. 🙂
You can use DSB to travel in and around other parts of Denmark, too. It’s possible to buy long-distance tickets in advance, along with purchasing seat reservations and commuter cards.
I also use DSB to travel to and from Copenhagen Airport.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to use, in-app ticket purchases available)
8. Skånetrafiken: Ideal for Traveling to Southern Sweden
One of the nicest things about living in Copenhagen is that international adventures are very easy. For example, I really enjoy going to Malmö. Sweden’s third-biggest city has a number of fun things to do on a day trip, but it’s also worth staying for the weekend.
To buy tickets for train journeys to Southern Sweden, I use the Skånetrafiken app. You’ll pay in Swedish Kronor rather than DKK, which is where that Wise card comes in handy again 🙂. It’s possible to buy period tickets, which I suggest doing for day trips, along with single-journey ones.
Skånetrafiken is easy to use, and in addition to Malmö, it’s helpful if you’re visiting Lund (which, by the way, I strongly recommend). Note that you can only use it through the province of Skåne; if you’re visiting Blekinge, which is also in Southern Sweden, your ticket won’t be valid. For train journeys, I suggest using SJ or checking prices via Omio.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download, in-app ticket purchases available)
9. PostNord: Track Your Parcel Deliveries
PostNord is the main postal service in Denmark, though there are also others—such as GLS, Dao, and Bring. I primarily use PostNord, though, which is why I also have the app on my phone.
When you buy something online, you’ll receive a code from PostNord when it’s ready to track. Simply copy and paste this into the app, and you should see real-time updates. If you order an item from abroad, it’ll often get delivered by PostNord, too (though it’ll sometimes be DHL).
You can also use the PostNord app to track parcels you send abroad. If you move to another Nordic country later, the PostNord app will similarly be worth keeping on your device.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download and use)
10. NordVPN: Ideal for Consuming Content From Your Home Country
While moving to Denmark has been one of my best-ever decisions, I do still miss some things from abroad. One of the biggest ones is being able to access shows that simply aren’t available in Denmark. The easiest workaround for that has been using a VPN, and I suggest NordVPN.
With NordVPN, I can connect to servers in over 160 countries. The server speed is pretty good, too. Besides watching georestricted content, I also like using a VPN to access search results in other countries. In the US, for example, I often find that these are better.
Having a VPN offers more benefits, though. As I said multiple times when I was a writer in the consumer tech space, having a VPN is just good general online hygiene. While not foolproof by any means, it does keep you more secure. NordVPN has features, such as malware scans for downloads, that help in this respect.
NordVPN’s pricing is pretty affordable, too. Throughout the year, such as on Black Friday, they offer discounts. Sign up for a NordVPN account here.
11. Duolingo: Helpful for Getting Started With Danish
Having passed my PD3 Danish exam (🎉) in 2025, I can say this with confidence: Life in Denmark is infinitely better once you’ve learned Danish.
Once I passed that exam, which means I can officially speak up to B2 level, it felt like I had downloaded the premium version of an already-good product.
Once you register as a resident, you get up to five years of free Danish classes. However, I suggest supplementing your learning by immersing yourself elsewhere. I treated Duolingo as a flashcard for learning Danish.
Duolingo is useful for learning new words and basic sentences. I have the premium version, but the free edition is good enough. For consistency, I recommend aiming for 2-3 lessons per day. You can incrementally increase this over time if you feel like you want to do more.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download, in-app purchases available)
12. Teach Yourself Library: More Danish Language Supplementation
The Teach Yourself books are my go-to for learning any new language. I first discovered them when I started learning Norwegian in 2018, and when I later began with Danish, I continued to put my trust in them.
In my opinion, these are the best learning books for Danish. I recommend both the Complete Danish and Danish Tutor books; Get Started in Danish is good for total beginners, too.
The Teach Yourself Library app has all the audio for the corresponding coursebooks. It’s free to use, and if you buy Complete Danish or Get Started in Danish, you can download the audio within the app. It’s then easily accessible whenever you need it.
The extra audio resources are completely free, regardless of whether you buy the books. However, I suggest purchasing the books to get more out of your experience.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download and use)
13. Meetup: Helpful for Meeting People
I learned from my time in Sweden the hard way that when you move to a new country, you need to take the initiative when meeting people. I did not do this in Stockholm, and as a result, my time there wasn’t anywhere near what it could have been. When moving to Denmark, I wanted to make this right; I started the process of meeting people immediately.
Meetup was the first app I used to meet people based in Copenhagen. It has plenty of events, including language exchanges and even the chance to play sports with others. Moreover, you can find events related to more niche interests, such as photography.
While you won’t become friends with everyone you meet, you will inevitably meet some people with whom you connect if you keep going to events. Besides hobbies, you’ll find lots of professional networking opportunities via Meetup.
The basic version of Meetup is free, and in my opinion, that’s all you really need.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download, in-app purchases available)
14. Google Maps: Useful for Navigating Everyday Life
Even though I’m comfortable navigating Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense without a map, I still use Google Maps on an almost-daily basis. Many people use Rejseplanen to plan their trips, but in Copenhagen at least, Google Maps is good for checking transport departures.
I also use Google Maps for cycling directions, and I recommend doing the same. If you want to visit other parts of Denmark that require a car, such as Møn, Google Maps will similarly be helpful.
Depending on where you are, Rejseplanen might be more useful for planning trips outside of Copenhagen. But even then, Google Maps is good for walking and cycling directions.
As a side note, you might want to consider buying my Copenhagen Google Maps legend for easy access to the city’s best locations. I’ve handpicked these based on 9+ years of research from living and visiting the Danish capital.
Download: iOS | Android (Free to download and use)
Navigating Life in Denmark Is Much Easier With These Apps
While you may use some of the same apps that you already did in your home country, living in Denmark means that you’ll inevitably need to download some new ones. Payments here might be different from what you’re used to, even if you live in another largely cashless society.
Knowing how to get around, both while traveling and on day-to-day journeys, is also ideal. Similarly, certain apps can help you learn the language more effectively.
Now that you’ve read this guide, you have the most essential apps you need to start your life in Denmark. Some (e.g., MitID) will require you to have an actual residence permit, while others are easy to set up beforehand.
