Official preparation
Study material for the Danish Citizenship Test
35 of the test's 45 questions are based on the official study material. The other questions cover current affairs and Danish values.
Use the correct edition
The current edition applies to the winter 2026 and summer 2027 tests. Check the edition on SIRI's page before you begin.
Get the material and work through each chapter
The official PDF and audio files are in Danish and are free. You do not need a Nyborger subscription to use them. The tasks below are our suggestions for active reading.
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Chapter 1: Denmark's history
Try this. Make a timeline. Choose five events and write one sentence about what each event changed.
Chapter 2: Danish democracy
Try this. Draw a map of Parliament, the government, and the courts. Describe their different roles in your own words.
Chapter 3: The Danish economy
Try this. Make a map of tax, welfare, and the labour market. Find an example of each concept in the chapter.
Chapter 4: Denmark and the wider world
Try this. List the organisations and forms of cooperation in the chapter. Write the purpose of each one.
Chapter 5: Danish cultural life
Try this. Choose five people or works from the chapter. Explain why the material includes them.
Chapter 6: Thematic sections
Try this. Write one question for each thematic section. Add a short answer and note where you found it.
Two situations about Danish values
Nyborger wrote these short examples. They are learning exercises, not official test questions or advice on an individual case. Read the linked section after each answer.
A new association
A study group wants to form an association for a lawful purpose.
Does the group first need permission?
Answer and explanation
No. Section 78 protects the right to form associations for lawful purposes without prior permission.
Worship together
Neighbours want to meet to practise their religion.
Does freedom of religion mean there are no limits?
Answer and explanation
No. Section 67 protects worship within limits that include public order.
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