Experience life abroad from the inside, stay with a host family, feel at home in a new culture, and build confidence while exploring a new country. Learn the local language, make unforgettable memories, and get support from our team whenever you need it.
Free accommodation, meals & pocket money
Learn Danish & meet other au pairs
Up to 50% of your flight is paid
In Denmark, being an au pair means joining a family lifestyle centred around balance, trust, and “hygge” (the feeling of comfort and togetherness). Your daily tasks will be predictable and organised, giving you time to learn, explore, and settle in.
School runs, playtime, and family meals are part of the rhythm, and Danish families often include their au pair in plans and conversations.
Over time, you’ll experience how Danes combine simplicity with warmth, and you’ll feel genuinely included in their everyday life 🕯️🇩🇰
As an au pair in Denmark, you would receive 4,550 DKK per month as pocket money. This is the standard amount set by Danish regulations for au pairs.
In addition to your pocket money, your host family must also pay 18,215 DKK (2022 figure) to the Danish state to cover your mandatory language courses .
Read more about pocket money payments here.
By law, an au pair may work up to 30 hours per week (no more than 6 hours per day). You must have at least one full day off per week, and at least one Sunday per month must be free.
An au pair will help with childcare and may help with light household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. You are not required to work full-time as a nanny, do heavy physical work, or take on responsibilities that go beyond the scope of cultural exchange.
Yes. The official au pair contract is mandatory in Denmark and must be approved by SIRI. It defines duties, hours, pocket money, holidays, and house rules.
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You can use online platforms or au pair agencies. Agencies can be very helpful with contracts, insurance, and ensuring the au pair meets visa requirements. At Nina.care, we help you find your host family and provide additional support after a match.
If issues arise, you should first try direct communication. If the situation cannot be resolved, the agreement can be ended with reasonable notice (commonly 2 weeks). Agencies can step in to mediate and help arrange a replacement if needed.
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The weekly schedule is a valuable guide to help you understand your tasks and responsibilities throughout the week. While it provides structure, it isn’t fixed.
With clear, timely communication, it can be adjusted whenever you or your host family have any changes or commitments.
Having a schedule not only sets expectations but also helps prevent misunderstandings. From our experience, many challenges arise simply because no plan was put in place.
That’s why we offer this template, to support smooth communication and a positive experience between you and your host family.
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