Local Emergency Numbers in Copenhagen

Who to call in the event of an emergency in Copenhagen and how to find a local hospital or out of hours pharmacy or doctor...

Poison Control Hotline

• Bispebjerg Hospital
  Tel: 82 12 12 12

After-hours Doctors (Lægevagten)

• Tel: 1813 (central number that refers the caller to a doctor)
• More information on when to use the 1813 helpline

Emergency Dentist (Tandlægevagten)

• Københavns Tandlægeforening
  At: Oslo Plads 14, Copenhagen Ø 2100
  Tel: 35 38 02 51
  Opening hours: Weekdays 20:00-21:30. Weekends and holidays 10:00-12:00 and 20:00-21:30. Extended hours from 24-31 December

Emergency Rooms and Hospitals

In the event of an accident or sudden illness (that was not a pre-existing condition), temporary visitors are entitled to free emergency medical treatment. Residents of other EU countries should carry their European Health Insurance Card in order to facilitate medical care.

• For more information, see the Angloinfo INFOrmation Page: European Health Insurance Card

The following central hospitals have 24-hour emergency wards:

• Amager Hospital
  At: Italiensvej 1, Copenhagen S. 2300
  Tel: 32 34 35 00
• Bispebjerg Hospital
  At: Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Copenhagen NV. 2400
  Tel: 35 31 23 73
• Frederiksberg Hospital
  At: Nordre Fasanvej 57, Frederiksberg 2000
  Tel: 38 16 3522
• Gentofte Hospital
  At: Niels Andersens Vej 65, Hellerup 2900
  Tel: 39 77 37 65
• Glostrup Hospital
  At: Nordre Ringvej 57, Glostrup 2600
  Tel: 38 63 25 16 / 38 63 25 17
• Herlev Hospital
  At: Herleve Ringvej 75, Herlev 2730
  Tel: 44 88 31 84
• Hillerød Hospital
  At: Dyrehavevej 29, Hillerød 3400 (entry via Bakkedraget)
  Tel: 48 29 36 32
• Hvidovre Hospital
  At: Kettegård Allé 30, Hvidovre 2650
  Tel: 38 62 25 57

Chemists/Pharmacies

Pharmacies in Copenhagen are marked by a green "A" sign which is the first letter in the Danish word for chemist: Apotek.

A set fee (regulated by the government) is charged for dispensing medications for new prescriptions outside of regular business hours.

24-hour pharmacies

• Sønderbro Apotek
  At: Amagerbrogade 158, Copenhagen S. 2300
  Tel: 32 58 01 40
• Steno Apotek
  At: Vesterbrogade 6C, Copenhagen V. 1620 (opposite Copenhagen Central Station at Vesterbrogade)
  Tel: 33 14 82 66

• Copenhagen Emergencies