Hotels in Indre By or Vesterbro HotelCentral and walkable, with bikes available at many hotels.
3Days
12Stops
9Meal tips
About Β£130-200 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days in Copenhagen: the colourful harbour of Nyhavn and the royal palaces, the old-fashioned fun of Tivoli Gardens, and a relaxed day with Christiania, church towers and a canal tour. It is an expensive city, but cycling and picnics keep costs under control. Best from May to September.
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Kronborg Castle (Hamlet's Elsinore) day trip TourA UNESCO castle about 45 minutes north by train.
Copenhagen canal tour ActivityA one-hour view of the main sights from the water.
Day by day
Nyhavn and the royal city
09:30
Nyhavn harbour
Colourful 17th-century townhouses line the canal. Arrive early for photos before the cafΓ©s fill up.
View on map βπ‘ CafΓ©s are pricey, so take coffee elsewhere.
11:00
Amalienborg Palace
The royal family's winter residence, with a changing of the guard at noon. The museum shows royal rooms.
View on map βπ‘ Arrive 15 minutes before noon for the guard.
13:30
Rosenborg Castle
A Renaissance castle in a lovely park holding the Danish crown jewels.
View on map βπ‘ The garden is free and a good place for lunch.
16:30
The Little Mermaid
A small bronze statue on the harbour, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. It is smaller than many expect, so keep expectations low and enjoy the waterfront walk.
View on map βπ‘ Walk along the harbour from Nyhavn.
π½ Where to eat
breakfastDanish pastry (wienerbrΓΈd) and coffeeDanish Β· $$
lunchSmΓΈrrebrΓΈd open sandwichDanish Β· $$
dinnerNordic dinnerDanish Β· $$$
π Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Nyhavn harbour π¨ Find a hotel
Tivoli and the city
10:00
Christiansborg Palace tower
Climb the free tower of the Danish parliament building for one of the best city views.
View on map βπ‘ The tower closes on Mondays.
12:00
Torvehallerne food market
Two glass halls of food stalls selling smΓΈrrebrΓΈd, pastries, coffee and seafood.
View on map βπ‘ Visit at lunchtime for the choice.
14:00
The National Museum of Denmark
Danish history from the Vikings to the present, in a large central museum that is free to enter.
View on map βπ‘ Children's museum is in the same building.
18:00
Tivoli Gardens
One of the world's oldest amusement parks, with rides, gardens and concerts, beautiful at dusk when the lights come on.
View on map βπ‘ Rides are paid separately or with a wristband.
π½ Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastDanish Β· $
lunchMarket lunchDanish Β· $$
dinnerDinner in Tivoli or nearbyDanish Β· $$$
π Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Christiansborg Palace tower
Christiania, church tower and canals
10:00
Freetown Christiania
A self-governing neighbourhood known for its alternative lifestyle, murals and cafΓ©s. Respect local rules, including no photography on Pusher Street.
View on map βπ‘ Do not take photos in the main street.
12:00
Church of Our Saviour tower
A spiral staircase outside the tower leads to a high viewpoint. Not for those who dislike heights.
View on map βπ‘ Closed in poor weather.
14:30
Canal tour
A one-hour boat tour through the canals passes the Opera House, Nyhavn and Christianshavn.
View on map βπ‘ Choose a smaller boat for lower prices.
17:00
Cycling in the city
Hire a bike and ride to the waterfront or Superkilen park. Denmark's cycle paths make it easy.
View on map βπ‘ Always use hand signals and keep to the right.
π½ Where to eat
breakfastBakery breakfastDanish Β· $
lunchHot dog or bakery lunchDanish Β· $
dinnerFarewell dinnerDanish Β· $$$
π Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Freetown Christiania
Good to know
βοΈ Getting thereCopenhagen Airport is about 15 minutes from the centre by metro (M2) or train.
π Getting aroundThe metro, S-trains and buses all share a zone ticket. A bike is the best way to move around.
π· CurrencyDanish krone (DKK). Cards and mobile payments are accepted nearly everywhere.
π£ LanguageDanish. English is spoken by nearly everyone.
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