Am I allowed to make noise in the evening in Denmark?
There is no fixed national quiet time for private homes in Denmark. How much noise is too much is judged by neighbour law, local rules and police powers. The police can act under the Public Order Regulation §3 against shouting, screaming or other noisy behaviour that disturbs public order. In rented and co-op housing it is the house rules that set the actual times — often quiet from around 10pm to 7am, but this varies from building to building. Persistent noise can ultimately cost the tenancy. Technical noise such as heat pumps is regulated separately by the municipality.
📋 The rules
- No fixed national quiet time for private homes
- Judged by neighbour law and local rules
- The police can act under the Public Order Regulation §3
- The house rules set the actual times
- Persistent noise can cost the tenancy
🔓 Exceptions
- Housing associations can decide when lawn-mowing and DIY are allowed
- Technical noise such as heat pumps is regulated by the municipality under EPA guidelines
- Persistent disturbance can be grounds for terminating the tenancy
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The police can give a warning or fine under the Public Order Regulation. Persistent noise can lead to a warning and ultimately termination of the tenancy via the landlord or association.
📎 Official sources
- Borger.dk · Neighbour noise →
- Public Order Regulation · Retsinformation →
- Environmental Protection Agency · Noise →
❓ Frequently asked
When must it be quiet?
There is no fixed national quiet time. The house rules set the actual times, often from around 10pm to 7am.
Can the police act against noise?
Yes. The police can act under the Public Order Regulation §3 against noise that disturbs order.
What do the house rules decide?
The house rules set the actual quiet times in flats and co-op homes.
What about noise from a heat pump?
Technical noise is regulated separately by the municipality under the EPA's guideline limits.
Can persistent noise cost me my home?
Yes. Persistent disturbance can be grounds for a warning and ultimately termination of the tenancy.
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