Dating in Denmark as an English speaker
Danes are among the most fluent English speakers in Europe, so language rarely blocks a first date. The Danish dating sites, however, run in Danish. Dating40plus, be2 and 50sDating all have Danish interfaces, and most profiles are written in Danish. You can still take part: write your profile in English, say where you are from and why you are in Denmark, and many members will reply in English.
Dating in Denmark is informal and equal. Nobody expects grand gestures, splitting the bill is normal, and people often meet for a beer or a walk rather than a dinner. Danes can seem reserved with strangers but are direct once they know you. Small talk is short; say what you are looking for.
In Copenhagen and Aarhus, people in their twenties and early thirties mostly use Tinder, Hinge and Bumble. That is where you will find most younger singles. The three sites in our ranking are aimed at an older audience, from 40 upwards, and that is their strength: everyone is there for a relationship.
Is it worth paying for a Danish dating site?
All three sites let you register and receive match suggestions before you pay. be2 and 50sDating start with a personality test; Dating40plus lets you build a profile and see who it suggests. The subscription is what lets you write to people, and on be2 it also shows photos, which stay hidden until you upgrade.
Pay once you have checked two things: that the suggestions match your age and region, and that you have time over the next few weeks to reply to messages. A subscription you do not use is the most common waste of money in online dating.
Which of the Danish dating sites fits you?
40 and over: Dating40plus
Dating40plus is the most focused site for this age group. It focuses on singles over 40, so you avoid the mismatch of general apps. Interface in Danish.
40 to 70, matched by personality: be2
be2 builds suggestions from a personality test. It suits people who want fewer, more relevant profiles and do not enjoy scrolling. Interface in Danish.
Over 50: 50sDating
50sDating is built for the over-50s, with a personality test and match suggestions. Choose it if you want to be sure everyone you see is your generation. Interface in Danish.
Under 40
None of our ranked sites targets younger singles in Denmark. Use Hinge or Bumble if you want something serious, Tinder if you are open to anything.
Looking for Danish singles from abroad?
People abroad also search for Danish dating sites hoping to meet a Dane. These sites are designed for local, in-person dating, and members mostly look within Denmark. They make sense if you are relocating or spend long periods there. As a pure long-distance tool, they are not a good fit.
Subscriptions, cancellation and safety
- Plan length. A longer plan lowers the monthly price but ties you in. Start with the shortest plan unless you already know the site.
- Automatic renewal. Dating subscriptions usually renew on their own. Put the renewal date in your calendar and decide a week before.
- How to cancel. Turn off renewal in your account settings. If you paid through an app store, cancel there; deleting your profile alone may not stop billing.
- Video before meeting. A short video call confirms the person is real and saves a wasted evening.
- Money requests. Nobody genuine asks a new match for money. Stop the conversation and report it.
Dating sites in Denmark: FAQ
Which dating site is most popular in Denmark?
For over-40s looking for a relationship, be2 ranks first in our comparison, followed by Dating40plus and 50sDating. Younger Danes mostly use apps such as Tinder, Hinge and Bumble.
Are there dating sites in English in Denmark?
The Danish versions of Dating40plus, be2 and 50sDating run in Danish. Most Danes speak English, so an English profile works, and the main apps can be used in English.
How much does a dating site cost in Denmark?
Prices vary by site and plan length and change with promotions, so check the current offer before paying. Longer plans cost less per month than a single month. Registering and creating a profile cost nothing.
What is the best dating site in Denmark for over 50s?
50sDating is built for the over-50s. Dating40plus and be2 also have members in their fifties and sixties and are worth comparing.
Is there a Danish dating site for people under 40?
Not in our ranking. For younger singles, Hinge and Bumble are the better options for a relationship, and Tinder for something more open.


