Denmark · 3 days · 15 stops
3 days in Copenhagen – a ready-made itinerary
Copenhagen is flat, clean and easy to explore on foot or by bike. Two days cover the centre and Christianshavn; on the third you take the train up the coast to the Louisiana museum and Kronborg, Hamlet's castle.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 15 stops
- Highlights
- Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Frederik's Church, Amalienborg Palace
- Day trips
- The coast: Louisiana and Kronborg
- Where to stay
- Indre By, Vesterbro
- Getting around
- The centre is easy on foot.
- Best time to go
- May to September: long light evenings, Tivoli is open and you can sit outside by the water.
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Day 1
Nyhavn, Amalienborg and Tivoli
Nyhavn
The old harbour with colourful gabled houses. Still uncrowded in the morning.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Nyhavnabout 10 min on foot
Frederik's Church
The Marble Church, with one of the largest domes in Scandinavia. Entry is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Frederik's Churchabout 5 min on foot
Amalienborg Palace
Home of the royal family. The guard changes on the palace square at noon.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Amalienborg Palaceabout 15 min on foot
The Little Mermaid
The small bronze figure from Andersen's fairy tale. A short stop – she is smaller than you expect.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): The Little Mermaidabout 5 min on foot
Kastellet
A star-shaped fortress with ramparts and a windmill – a quiet walk.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kastelletabout 2.5 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Tivoli Gardens
Amusement park from 1843, best in the evening when the lights are on. Open only in its seasons.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Tivoli Gardens
Day 2
Palaces, towers and Christianshavn
Rosenborg Castle
Renaissance castle with the crown jewels in the basement, surrounded by the King's Garden.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Rosenborg Castleabout 10 min on foot
Torvehallerne
Market halls with smørrebrød, coffee and pastries – lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Torvehallerneabout 10 min on foot
Round Tower (Rundetårn)
A round tower from the 17th century. Instead of stairs, a wide ramp spirals to the top.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Round Tower (Rundetårn)about 10 min on foot
Christiansborg Palace
Seat of parliament. Its tower is the tallest in the city, and the visit is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Christiansborg Palaceabout 15 min on foot
Church of Our Saviour
The spire with an outside staircase winding to the top. Not for anyone afraid of heights.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Church of Our Saviourabout 5 min on foot
Christiania
A free town since 1971 with workshops, gardens and cafés. Taking photos on Pusher Street is forbidden.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Christiania
Day 3
The coast: Louisiana and Kronborg
Regional train from Central Station or Nørreport towards Helsingør, get off at Humlebæk, about 35 minutes. From there it is about 10 more minutes to Helsingør.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Modern art in a park right by the sea, with sculptures in the garden and a café above the water.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Louisiana Museum of Modern ArtTrain from Humlebæk to Helsingør, about 10 min, then a 15-min walk
Kronborg Castle
The Renaissance castle on the Øresund, setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kronborg CastleTrain back to Copenhagen, about 45 min
Kødbyen (Meatpacking District)
The old meatpacking district in Vesterbro, now full of restaurants and bars.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kødbyen (Meatpacking District)
Good to know
Best time to go
May to September: long light evenings, Tivoli is open and you can sit outside by the water. In June it hardly gets dark. Winter is cold and dark early, but cosy, with Christmas markets in December.
Getting around
The centre is easy on foot. Metro, buses and S-trains run frequently; buy tickets at the machines or via the app. Copenhagen is ideal for cycling – rental bikes are everywhere. From the airport the metro takes about 15 minutes to the centre.
Where to stay
Indre By
The old town: central between Nyhavn, Strøget and Tivoli. Everything is walkable, but expensive.
Vesterbro
Lively district behind Central Station, with Kødbyen and lots of cafés. Good for evenings and well connected.
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Copenhagen: frequently asked questions
Is Copenhagen expensive?
Yes, food and hotels cost more than in most of Europe. Save money with food halls, bakeries and free places like the Christiansborg tower.
When is Tivoli open?
Tivoli opens in seasons: summer, Halloween and Christmas. In between, the park is closed. Check the dates before you go.
Can I pay by card in Copenhagen?
Almost everywhere – often card only. You will hardly need cash in kroner.
Is the trip to Louisiana and Kronborg worth it?
Yes, both are on the same rail line. If you only have time for one: Louisiana for art and sea views, Kronborg for history.
More plans for Copenhagen
- One dayOne day in Copenhagen – a walking routeFrom the old harbour past palaces and food halls to the lights of Tivoli – one day, all on foot.
- WeekendA weekend in Copenhagen: Friday to SundayThe harbour on Friday, a castle, a museum and Tivoli on Saturday, a fortress, the guard and Danish design on Sunday.
- 5 days5 days in Copenhagen with Roskilde and MalmöThree days of Copenhagen by neighbourhood, plus Viking ships in Roskilde and a day across the Øresund in Malmö.
- With kidsCopenhagen with kids: 2 days, zoo and TivoliA tower with a ramp, a boat trip and Tivoli on day one, the zoo, a park and sharks on day two.
- On a budgetCopenhagen on a budget: 2 days, mostly freeHarbour, fortress, the royal guard and a tower with a view – much of it with no entry fee.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: European Commission, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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