skilte

Skilte is the Danish word for signs or signage. It covers objects that communicate information, directions, or branding through text, symbols, or imagery. The term is used broadly in Danish, Norwegian, and other Scandinavian contexts to describe everything from street and traffic signs to storefront lettering and advertising boards.

Types of skilte include road signs (trafikskilte) used to regulate and guide traffic; informational and directional signs found in public spaces; architectural signs attached to buildings; and advertising or promotional signs such as shop fasads with logos. Wayfinding systems and safety signs are also part of typical signage.

Design and standards for skilte draw on international and national rules. Safety signs commonly follow ISO 7010 or local equivalents, while road signs in Europe are influenced by the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, with national adaptations in Denmark. Danish signage regulation governs form, placement, materials, visibility, and permitting processes through municipalities and traffic authorities.

Materials and production vary. Common skilte are made of metal (often aluminum), plastic, or composite materials, with finishes such as paint, vinyl lettering, or digital printing. Many signs are illuminated with LED or other lighting methods. Sign makers plan, fabricate, install, and maintain skilte to ensure legibility, durability, and compliance with safety and planning requirements.