Denmark was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 with the song "Det var en yndig tid", composed by Vilfred Kjær, with lyrics by Sven Buemann, and performed by Katy Bødtger.

The Danish participating broadcaster, Danmarks Radio (DR), organised the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1960 in order to select its entry for the contest.

Danmarks Radio (DR) held the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1960 on 6 February at the Radiohuset in Copenhagen, hosted by Sejr Volmer-Sørensen.

[1] On the evening of the final Katy Bødtger performed 4th in the running order, following Luxembourg and preceding Belgium.

At the close of voting "Det var en yndig tid" had received 4 points, placing Denmark joint 10th (with Sweden) of the 13 entries.