Low-emission zones in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Denmark has low emission zones in Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Aalborg, Odense and Aarhus. Diesel cars need a particulate filter or Euro 5. Foreign owners must register and the fine is DKK 1,500.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Type of schemeDriving in a low-emission zone | National rules (Statutory Order no. 588 of 19 June 2026) apply in zones set by the municipalities. Diesel vehicles need a particulate filter or a minimum Euro standard. [1] |
| Where the zones areDriving in a low-emission zone | Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Aalborg, Odense and Aarhus. Transit routes exist in Copenhagen and Aalborg. [2] |
| Which vehicles may enterDriving in a low-emission zone | Diesel passenger cars and minibuses must have a particulate filter or be at least Euro 5. The rules apply to Danish and non-Danish vehicles. [1] |
| Foreign vehicles: sticker or registrationDriving in a low-emission zone | Owners of non-Danish diesel vehicles first registered before the date limits must register the vehicle with documentation of the particulate filter or Euro standard, no later than the day they enter a zone. Norwegian vehicles must be registered from 1 April 2025. [1] |
| FineDriving in a low-emission zone | DKK 1,500 for passenger cars and minibuses (reduced to DKK 1,000 if documentation of compliance is sent later); DKK 12,500 for lorries and buses. [1] |
Sources
- Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency), miljoezoner.dk: Rules for passenger cars and minibuses (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency), miljoezoner.dk: Where are the low emission zones? (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.