Directory A–Z - Denmark - page 658

Gay & Lesbian Travellers
Given Denmark's high degree of tolerance for alternative lifestyles of all sorts, it's hardly
surprising that Denmark is a popular destination for gay and lesbian travellers.
Copenhagen in particular has an active, open gay community with a healthy number of
venues, but you'll find gay and lesbian venues in other cities as well.
For general info, contact Landsforeningen for Bøsser, Lesbiske, Biseksuelle og
Transpersoner ( www.lgbt.dk ) , the Danish national association for the GLBT community.
A useful website for travellers with visitor information and listings in English is
www.copenhagen-gay-life.dk . Also see www.out-and-about.dk .
The main gay and lesbian festival of the year is Copenhagen Pride , a five-day queer fest
that takes place in August. There's also the gay and lesbian film festival Mix Copenha-
gen ( mixcopenhagen.dk ) , held each October.
Health
Denmark is a relatively healthy place and travellers shouldn't need to take any unusual
health precautions.
EMERGENCIES
For police, fire and ambulance services in Denmark, dial 112.
Availability & Cost of Health Care
You can get medical treatment anywhere in the country by contacting a doctor, during
consultation hours.
If you're in urgent need of medical care outside office hours, you can contact an emer-
gency doctor (Lægevagten). Visit the website www.laegevagten.dk/kontakt-laegevagten,
and click where you are on the map of Denmark to find the telephone number of the
emergency doctor in your area.
For minor ailments, pharmacists can give advice and sell over-the-counter medication.
They can also advise when more specialised help is required and point you in the right
direction. Look for the sign apotek (pharmacy).