Places with opening hours outside school and office hours. 

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Pharmacy (Apotek 🇩🇰): In general, pharmacies follow other shops opening hours, but some pharmacies are open 24/7 (mainly found in bigger towns), and most towns have one or two pharmacies with a one-hour late opening for emergency purchases. Check their web pages. 

 

Gasoline station (Tankstation 🇩🇰) and other kiosks: is open from 6 am til 21 - 23 pm. Some are open 24/7. 

Most have a limited selection of essential foods, including diaries and bread. The most common brands with shops connected to their self-service are 7eleven, Circle K, Shell, DK-Benzin and Q8.

 

Food stores: Food shops are generally open from 7 or 8 am until 20 - 23 pm Most are open on Sundays and some on national public holidays. Check your local shops for their specific opening hours. 

Brand names: Løvbjerg, Kvickly, Føtex, Bilka, Rema 1000, Netto. Lidl, Aldi etc.

 

Bakeries: Danes love their bread and pastry in the morning, and especially in the weekends and most open 6 am every day and closes on weekday around 5 pm and 3 or 4 pm in the weekends. In many bakeries you can get a coffee together with your morning bread, fx a buttered roll with cheese (smurt rundstykke med ost 🇩🇰)

 

Caféer and restaurants: The opening hours for cafes and restaurants may vary, but they typically operate within a certain timeframe. 

• Morning: Most cafes and restaurants in Denmark open in the morning, around 9 or 10 am, and serve breakfast until early afternoon. 

• Lunch service usually starts around noon and continues until mid-afternoon. 

• Dinner service typically begins around 5 or 6 pm and continues until around 9 or 10 pm. Danes eat generally quite early, so it is not unusual that the kitchen closes for last order at 8:30 pm.  

 

Some establishments may have extended hours, especially in larger cities or popular tourist areas. However, it's always a good idea to check the specific opening hours of a cafe or restaurant beforehand, as they can vary depending on the establishment and the day of the week.

 

Builders merchant: Danes generally love to do things themselves, and therefore the builders merchants are open when the Danes are not at job. They generally open all days on 8 or 9 am, closes between 6 and 8 pm on weekdays, and around 4 pm in the weekends.

Brand names: Silvan, Bauhaus, XL-byg, Stark 

 

Flowershops and Plantecenter: No expcuse not to bring a fresh bouquet of flowers or a plant for a friend. These shops are open till 6 pm on weekdays and til 2 pm or longer in the weekends. 

Brand names: Billigblomst, Planterama 

 

Doctor, dentist and other healthcare service: In general their opening hours follow “office hours” on week days. For emergency situations in evenings, weekends and national holiday you can always call the local “doctor on duty” service. 

 

It's important to note that these are general guidelines, and there can be variations depending on the specific store, location, and seasonal factors. The opening hours might differ significantly during special occasions or holidays, such as Christmas or public holidays. Therefore, it's always advisable to check the specific store's website or contact them directly for accurate and up-to-date information on their opening hours.

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