Looking for Canadian Expats in Denmark?

Is Denmark a good move for Canadians? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. The points below reflect what Canadian expats in Denmark wrote in their own words, backed up by survey percentages from all expats living there.

• It's built for bikes and feels totally safe. Denmark tops the survey here — 98% of expats rate getting around on foot or by bike positively and 97% rate personal safety positively.

• The country is stable and well-run. 89% rate political stability positively, 86% the economy, 87% healthcare affordability, and 60% find bureaucracy easy.

• Trust and work-life balance stand out. Canadians praise the Danish approach to life and the high level of social trust.

• Clean air and easy travel add up. 86% rate air quality positively, and Copenhagen's airport puts Europe within a short flight.

• Making real friends is very hard. Just 19% of expats in Denmark say it's easy, and feeling welcome rates 50%.

• Winters are dark, grey, and wet. Only 33% rate the climate and weather positively, and the summers can feel short.

• Everything is expensive. Just 24% rate the general cost of living positively and 23% housing affordability.

• The language and early closing take adjusting. Danish is hard (17% say it's easy), and shops closing early comes up as a daily quirk.

For Canadians, Denmark offers safety, cycling, clean air, trust, and a stable, well-run life. The catch is social and seasonal: reserved locals, high prices, and dark winters. It suits those who value order and balance over an easy social landing.

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Canadian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Of course, expat living in Denmark is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Canadians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Danish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Canadians in Denmark, residing in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Canadians in Copenhagen or Canadians in Aarhus.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Canadian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Danish InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Canada in Denmark.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Denmark Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get maple pancakes in Aarhus.
• Search the InterNations Places database for Denmark to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Canadian embassy.

From the peninsula of Jutland to the densely populated region around Copenhagen, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Canadian expats in Denmark.

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Denmark. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Danish smørrebrød, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Copenhagen’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see to modern amusement parks for tourists and summer daytrippers as well as other beautiful landmarks in Denmark.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Canada and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Canadians living in Denmark!