DENMARK

Halal-friendly holidays

Due to the growing Muslim population in Denmark, there are a number of mosques and many restaurants serving halal food, particularly in its capital, Copenhagen, as well as in Aalborg and Aarhus. Some hotels also serve halal food and many offer alcohol-free rooms. Copenhagen is considered one of the most Muslim-friendly cities in Europe.

Due to the significant number of Muslims in Copenhagen and the many Turkish, Arabic and Indian restaurants, halal food is easy to find there. Most hotels offer halal food or halal food upon request, or halal food is usually available nearby.

There are many hotels in Denmark with alcohol-free rooms. Most hotels offer halal food or halal food upon request, or halal food is usually available nearby. There is one hotel that serves all halal food and is alcohol-free.

Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
Tivoli dates back to 1843 and is known all over the world. It is the inspiration for the world famous Disney theme parks and has appeared in numerous films. It is home to numerous attractions including a rollercoaster, puppet theatres, food stalls, gardens, cafes, restaurants and even a Moorish-styled concert hall.

National Museum of Denmark
A short walk from Tivoli Gardens, the National Museum of Denmark displays an impressive collection of Danish artefacts showcasing Danish culture and history. There is also an excellent ethnographic exhibition with artefacts from Greenland, Asia and Africa, and a Children’s Museum.

Christiansborg Palace
Located on the small island of Slotsholmen in the heart of Copenhagen, the 19th-century Christiansborg Palace was once the residence of kings and queens and is now home to the Danish Parliament. You can explore the grounds and visit the castle chapel, whose architecture is inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.

Lego House
Located in Billund, the birthplace of Lego, the Lego house is free to enter and you can learn all about the history of Lego. There are nine themed playgrounds, outdoor squares, a 15-metre LEGO tree and Experience Zones (admission fee) if you want to learn more about the meaning of the brick’s colours.

National Gallery of Denmark
The gallery houses the largest collection of Danish art and spans more than 700 years of European and Scandinavian paintings, including Picasso and Munch.

There are a number of mosques in Denmark, with most of them being in Copenhagen.

Hamad bin Khalifa Civilisation Centre
Located in Copenhagen, this Islamic centre offers tours of its mosque where you can learn about its history. The centre is also open for daily prayers.

Imam Ali Mosque
Also in Copenhagen, this mosque opened in 2011 for the Danish Shia community. It is open for daily prayers and offers Islamic classes in Arabic, Farsi, Danish, Urdu and English.

Islamic Kultur Center Masjid
Located in Aarhus, this small two-storey mosque is open for daily prayers and Jumu’ah Khutbahs.

Vejle Mosque
This mosque in the small city of Vejle is open for daily prayers and offers Islamic classes.

Al-Nour Mosque
Only 10 minutes from the University of Copenhagen, this mosque is open for daily prayers and Jumu’ah Khutbahs.