Accommodation in Denmark - statistics & facts
From charming coastal towns to the northern dunes, and to the colliding midpoint of the Baltic and Northern seas, Denmark is a popular vacation destination with many notable sights. Taking part of the rich environment is more accessible through renting holiday houses, which is the most popular form of accommodation among tourists. Nearly 23 million overnight stays took place in holiday cottages in 2023, whereas hotels had 19 million stays. In June 2024, the hotel industry’s revenue amounted to 2.2 billion Danish kroner. This was an increase from the pre-pandemic period when it reached approximately 1.7 billion for June 2019. The market size is expected to grow by roughly eight percent over a five-year period ending in 2029.
The Danish tourism industry has shown resilience following the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained a popular travelling destination. In 2023, tourist overnight stays reached 38.97 million nights, marking a significant recovery from the pandemic period. Holiday houses benefitted from the pandemic as renting saw a notably growth from the previous years.
Inbound tourist preferences
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic significantly impacted Denmark's accommodation sector, causing a sharp decline in hotel stays in 2020. As the tourism industry recovered, inbound tourist overnight stays surged to over 32 million in 2023, with holiday cottages emerging as the most popular choice, accounting for nearly 17 million stays, followed by hotels with 7.6 million stays. German tourists contributed considerably to this trend, with over 15 million opting for holiday cottages in 2023. Regionally, the Copenhagen area emerged as the top destination for overnight stays in 2023, while the North Sea area was the second-most favored region for domestic tourists.Accommodation numbers
Denmark’s number of travel accommodations has remained relatively stable in recent years, with approximately 1,237 establishments in 2023, including hotels, holiday rentals, and camping grounds. This figure represents the highest number of travel accommodations observed in the period studied. In 2023, hotels and similar establishments amounted to 632, followed by 399 camping establishments and 206 short-stay holiday homes and centers.The Danish tourism industry has shown resilience following the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained a popular travelling destination. In 2023, tourist overnight stays reached 38.97 million nights, marking a significant recovery from the pandemic period. Holiday houses benefitted from the pandemic as renting saw a notably growth from the previous years.
