Although most visits to Denmark pass off without trouble, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a number of tips to help travellers make the most of their stay in the country.

Around 150,000 British tourists made a trip to Denmark in 2007 and the most popular incident which required consular assistance was lost or stolen passports, according to the body.

Most of the major cities are generally safe, but as with many tourist destinations, visitors should be aware of the threat of pickpockets and bag-snatchers, particularly in crowded areas.

In addition, there have been some instances of gang violence involving Hells Angels in the Norrebro area of Copenhagen and while these tend to localised, Britons must be extra cautious in this region.

In terms of getting around in Denmark, the standard of public transport tends to be fairly high, with bicycles often the favoured option among visitors to Copenhagen in the tourist season.

Driving standards are also generally reasonable and roads are of a good quality, although it is worth noting that there were 407 road deaths in 2007, equating to 7.5 per 100,000 people.

The FCO has the following advice: "You should carry a warning triangle in case of breakdowns. You must wear seatbelts.

"You must drive with dipped headlights at all times (day and night) and they should be masked with special European opaque material available from most garages in the UK and Ireland.

"It is now law in Denmark (not just good driving practice) to indicate before changing lanes on a motorway."

In addition, the FCO notes that under new legislation passed in September 2005, traffic offences in Denmark can be reported to the relevant UK authorities, thus further highlighting the importance of safe driving.

The standard of healthcare is generally impressive in Denmark and the country shares a reciprocal relationship with the UK which permits British nationals to be covered for emergency treatment.

Nevertheless, travellers should remember to bring their European Health Insurance Card - the E111 form is no longer valid - while getting comprehensive medical and travel insurance prior to a visit would also be prudent.

Finally, Britons should also remember when they are preparing their finances ahead of a trip that the currency in Denmark is the krone, not the euro.