We’re very proud of Copenhagen and Malmö, and even more proud that you’ve travelled here to join us for WorldPride and EuroGames.
We’ve pulled together this practical information to help you have a good time while you are here. We say that #YouAreIncluded and we want you to really feel included – which means showing respect for each other and for our cities and their residents. Please consider people around you, especially if you have had a few drinks. Be fabulous not frightful!
Alcohol is sold in most supermarkets, kiosks, and at 7eleven stores. You must be 16 to buy beer or wine in a shop and 18 to buy it in a bar or restaurant, and 18 for products with more than 16.4 % alcohol. It is permitted to drink alcohol in public spaces
Tobacco can be purchased by anyone aged 18 or over. Smoking is permitted in some small bars but is generally banned in most indoor environments, including stations and on public transport.
Drugs are illegal, including cannabis.
The age of consent is 15.
Alcohol can only be purchased at state-run stores called Systembolaget. The minimum age to buy beer, wine and spirits is 20, although from 18 you can be served alcohol in a restaurant. It is permitted to drink alcohol in public spaces as long as you are not drunk and disorderly.
Tobacco can be purchased by anyone aged 18 or over. Smoking outside restaurants, in stations, on public transport, in outdoor sports venues and playgrounds is forbidden.
Drugs are illegal, including cannabis.
The age of consent is 15.
If you live with HIV and are not undetectable, you are obliged to inform any sexual partners you meet.
Soliciting sex, to pay for temporary sexual relationship, is a criminal offense even if compensation has been promised or given by someone else.
Information
Free COVID19 testing is available 24/7 in both cities. These are rapid tests that give you the result usually in under one hour. Use our app, visit our website at copenhagen2021.com/covid19 or call the numbers listed under ‘COVID19’ here for more information on the locations where you can get tested.
Sexual health services are available free of charge in both cities, including counselling and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) if you think you have been exposed to HIV. See p157 for numbers to call in both cities.
Emergency mental health support can be found in both cities by visiting or contacting hospitals. You’ll find details of local hospitals on page 157.
