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The Embassy of Denmark in Berlin |
Contact
Address: Rauchstr. 1; Berlin, D-10787
Tel: +49 30 5050 2000
Fax: +49 30 5050 2050
The Ambassador
Thomas Østrup Møller
H.E. Thomas Østrup MØller is a seasoned Danish diplomat currently serving as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, a position he assumed in September 2024. With a career spanning over two decades in foreign service and public administration, Ambassador Østrup MØller brings deep expertise in international diplomacy, strategic leadership, and institutional reform.
Ambassador Østrup MØller's diplomatic journey has taken him to pivotal international postings. From 2020 to 2024, he served as Ambassador of Denmark to the People's Republic of China, where he played a key role in strengthening Danish-Chinese relations and advancing Denmark's interests in East Asia. Earlier in his career, he was appointed Ambassador to Poland (2010–2012) and served as Head of the Economic Section at the Danish Embassy in Berlin (2003–2007), underlining his long-standing connection to German affairs.
In addition to his diplomatic assignments, Ambassador Østrup MØller has held a variety of senior roles within the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Danish National Police. His leadership positions have included managing Denmark's global diplomatic resources, overseeing human resources, finance, and consular operations, as well as contributing to policy on NATO and international security.
Recognized for his people-centered management style and negotiation acumen, Ambassador Østrup MØller has consistently championed institutional efficiency and cross-sectoral cooperation. His experience reflects a unique blend of foreign policy insight and administrative expertise, reinforcing Denmark’s presence on the global stage.
Ambassador Østrup MØller continues to advocate for close European cooperation, transatlantic dialogue, and effective multilateralism, anchoring Denmark’s diplomatic priorities across the region.
History
As the two nations share a land border, Denmark and Germany have had a long history of diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchange. Official relations can be said to have begun in 1732.
Up until the German-Danish War of 1864, some parts of Germany belonged to the Danish kingdom. Nowadays, the bilateral relations can be traced to the Bonn-Copenhagen Declarations in 1955. In this declaration, the borders were mapped in their present place and the German minority in North Schleswig and the Danish minority in South Schleswig were promised the right to preserve their identity, rights and education in their own language. The present embassy building is a part of Nordic Embassies and it is located in Tiergarten, Berlin. Built in 1999, the Nordic Embassies is a unique example of collaboration between five countries in one city.
In addition to the embassy in Berlin, Denmark has three General consulates in Flensburg, Hamburg, and Munich.
