Alcohol Regulations in Denmark
Alcohol consumption is legally permitted in Denmark, subject to certain regulations and age restrictions. The minimum legal drinking age in Denmark is 16 years. But, as the situation may be a little more complicated than this, please read the whole page carefully.
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In Denmark, regulations for purchasing alcohol differ between retail establishments (shops) and restaurants/bars:
Buying Alcohol in Shops
In Denmark, the minimum legal age to purchase alcohol varies by beverage type:
- For beer, you must be at least 16 years old.
- For wine, you must be at least 16 years old.
- For spirits, you must be at least 18 years old.
Drinking Alcohol in Restaurants
The minimum legal age to get served any alcoholic beverage in restaurants or bars in Denmark is 18 years.
Additional Notes
Beverages with alcohol content below 16.5% can be purchased at age 16, while stronger alcohol requires age 18. For on-premise purchases the legal age is 18. Those rules apply for buying alcohol; there are no rules for actually drinking it.
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