🌾Paid Agricultural Internships in Denmark
🌱 Come as a student – Grow as a professional.
The agriculture internship programme in Denmark is exclusively for currently enrolled students. Graduates are not eligible to apply. You must remain actively enrolled in your agricultural education throughout the entire internship period.
A Chance to Grow
An agricultural internship is a chance to gain practical experience, develop professionally and grow as a person.
As an intern with the agri LIDA® Internship Programme, you will experience everyday life on a modern Danish farm and put your agricultural education into practice.
You will learn by doing, working alongside experienced farmers and gradually building your skills, confidence and independence.
Farm work can be challenging and physically demanding, but every day brings new opportunities to learn, ask questions and discover what you are capable of.
Come with an open mind, curiosity and a willingness to learn — and discover where the experience can take you.
Experience a New Culture
An internship abroad is about more than work. It is an opportunity to experience a new culture, meet new people and see everyday life from a different perspective.
During your stay in Denmark, you will discover Danish culture, rural life and new ways of living and working.
Being away from home can help you become more independent, open-minded and confident. You will step outside your comfort zone, build new friendships and create memories that stay with you long after your internship ends.
This is where your education meets real life — and where a new chapter begins.
What You Can Look Forward To
Your internship in Denmark is about more than gaining work experience. It is a chance to learn, explore, become more independent and experience life in a new country.
Here are some of the opportunities waiting for you:
- 12–18 Months of Experience – Stay long enough to experience a complete farming cycle and see how life on the farm changes with the seasons.
- Experience Danish Culture – Discover Danish traditions, rural life, meet new people and experience a different way of living and working.
- Modern, Advanced Farming – Work on modern Danish farms using advanced technology, automation and modern production methods while learning about high standards of animal welfare.
- Sustainability & Innovation – Discover how Denmark combines modern agriculture, sustainability, innovation and renewable energy to help shape the future of farming.
- Employment Contract – Receive a formal internship employment contract before your placement begins, giving you clear and defined employment conditions.
- Earn While You Learn – Earn a salary in accordance with Danish collective agreements.
- Time for Life Outside Work – With a typical 37-hour working week, paid rest days and vacation, you will have time to explore Denmark, meet friends and enjoy your free time.
- 5 Weeks of Paid Vacation – Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave plus a 12.5% holiday allowance in accordance with Danish rules.
- Your Own Accommodation – Private accommodation arranged by your host farm before arrival.
- Healthcare Coverage – After CPR registration, access Denmark’s public healthcare system and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable rules.
- A Certificate to Take Home – Successfully complete your internship and receive an official certificate documenting your practical training and experience. Remember to request your certificate at the end of your internship.
Eligibility Requirements
To join the agri LIDA® Internship Programme, applicants must meet specific educational, language, and programme requirements. These requirements help ensure that you are prepared for your internship and life in Denmark.
If you meet all the requirements, we welcome you to take the next step and apply.
Your time in Denmark could become an experience you carry with you for the rest of your life.