# How much data do you need for Denmark?

> How much data for Denmark: 5 GB a week, 10 GB two weeks. MerrSIM plans from €1.49.

Before buying a Denmark eSIM, work out how many GB you need. It depends on your days and what you do online. At Nyhavn the colourful façades are ideal for Instagram — with an eSIM you upload while still at the harbour.

## How much data you need

- Light use (maps, WhatsApp): ~300 MB/day
- Moderate use (social, photos): ~700 MB/day
- Heavy use (video, hotspot): 1–2 GB/day

Multiply by your days and add a little buffer.

## The right MerrSIM plan

| MerrSIM plan | Price | Validity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 GB | €1.49 | 7 days |
| 5 GB | €5.99 | 30 days |
| 10 GB | €9.99 | 30 days |
| 20 GB | €15.99 | 30 days |

In Copenhagen you’ll cycle a lot; an eSIM keeps you on Google Maps without stopping.

**Ready for Denmark?** See plans at [MerrSIM — Denmark eSIM](https://merrsim.com/destinations/esim-plans-for-denmark), from €1.49, instant QR activation, no physical SIM and no roaming.

## Coverage and 5G speed in Denmark

The eSIM connects to the main local operators, so you get the same coverage as a local, including 4G/LTE and 5G where available. In the cities and tourist areas of Denmark the signal is strong and stable; in very remote villages or mountains it can weaken, as with any operator. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion at no extra cost.

## No registration, no shop queue

Many EU countries require identity verification for local SIM cards, which means a queue, a shop and sometimes even a local address. A travel eSIM skips all of that: it is sold as an international data service, with no passport and no contract. You have it ready before you set off for Denmark, so you land and are online immediately — no time wasted at the airport and no risk of surprise roaming bills.

## How much data you really need

For normal use — maps, messaging, social media and the odd video — budget about 300–700 MB a day. A light traveller is fine with 3–5 GB for a week, while anyone doing video calls, streaming or laptop hotspot will want 10–20 GB. In Denmark, download offline maps and use hotel WiFi for big downloads; that way a 10 GB plan comfortably lasts two weeks. If you run out, you buy a new plan in the app with no waiting.

## Does your phone support eSIM?

Before you buy, check two things. First, the phone must be eSIM-compatible: iPhone XR/XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Motorola, Huawei and Oppo models. Second, it must be carrier-unlocked. You can verify by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. This saves you any surprises when you arrive in Denmark.

## Activation in a few minutes

Do the install before departure, while on WiFi. Open your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM and scan the QR code you received by email. Label the profile “Denmark” so it is easy to spot. When you land, set the eSIM as your data line and switch on data roaming for it — that is normal for travel eSIMs and adds no fees, because the plan is prepaid. Within seconds you are online, with no need to hunt for public WiFi.

## FAQ

### Is internet expensive in Denmark?
Local rates are high, but with MerrSIM you pay a fixed EUR price.

### Which eSIM is best for Denmark?
MerrSIM offers the best value: from €1.49, local 4G/5G, hotspot and EUR billing.


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Author: Etnik Beqiri  
Published: 2026-05-15  
Source: https://merrsim.com/en/blog/how-much-data-denmark