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Denmark address format & examples

How to write a Danish address

Danish addresses are very different from Danish pastries. If you receive mail from a Dane, it's more likely to be a "pølser" (hot dog) or "smørrebrød" (open-faced sandwich). Since you want to learn how to address a letter in Denmark, we'll dive right into that so you can experience "hygge" (comfort in simple pleasures). We'll give you some Danish address examples that you can lean on.

Also, you can try our suite of address validation tools for addresses in Denmark. Simply enter a Danish address, and we'll format, standardize, and validate it faster than you can say “hvordan går det.” Address formatting in Denmark can be written out as follows:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Street and building number - Street names are listed first, followed by the building number without separating punctuation.
  3. Postal code and locality - Postal code first, then city or area, again without separating punctuation.
  4. Country - This is often shortened to DNK.
Denmark address example

Denmark address examples

Typical address example

Stenmaglevej 6

2700 Brønshøj

DNK

Address example with units

Apt 14

Kaffevej 5

2610 Rødovre

DNK

Postal box example

Novo Alle 1

Postboks 1000

2880 Bagsværd

DNK

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Denmark addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Danish address with our tools.
Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.

Postal information

Denmark's national postal system, "PostNord Denmark," was established in 1624. As of recent data, PostNord Denmark services approximately 13,114 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Denmark. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
5 regions
Administration area names and abbreviations

Region Hovedstaden (Capital Region) - H

Region Midtjylland (Central Jutland Region) - M

Region Nordjylland (North Jutland Region) - N

Region Sjælland (Zealand Region) - S

Region Syddanmark (Southern Denmark Region) - D

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
postnummer
Postal code format
9999
Postal service provider and website

PostNord Denmark

https://www.postnord.dk/

Country information

Here's more information on Denmark, like ISO codes, major cities, and more!

Country/territory name
Denmark
ISO3
DNK
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
DN
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
DNK
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
208
Endonym
Danmark
Total land area
42,921 KM²
Capital
Copenhagen
Other major cities
Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg

Population information

Total population
5,946,952 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
88% / 12%
Urban population
5,233,318
Rural population
713,634
Official language
Danish
All languages spoken
Danish, English, German, Swedish, Greenlandic
Most commonly used postal language
Danish
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Now that you've seen our Denmark address examples and have become as wizard at Danish address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Visit the international address formats page for information on other countries and territories we cover.

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