4-Day Itinerary for Denmark in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Copenhagen
    From Copenhagen Airport to Nyhavn (20 minutes by train)

    Begin your Denmark trip with a visit to Nyhavn, a 17th-century waterfront, and canal district. This picturesque location is ideal for a stroll along the canal, enjoy some Danish cuisine and drinks, or take a boat tour. Visit the Amalienborg Palace, the official residence of the Danish monarch, and watch the changing of the Royal Guard. Finish the day with a visit to the Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, with exciting rides, food, and live music.

  2. Day 2: Odense
    From Copenhagen to Odense (1 hour by train)

    Explore the birthplace of the world-famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen. Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, dedicated to his life, work, and impact on Danish literature. Stroll through the Funen Village, an open-air museum showcasing life in rural Denmark. End the day with a visit to the Odense Zoo, home to over 2,000 animals from all over the world.

  3. Day 3: Aarhus
    From Odense to Aarhus (2 hours by train)

    Head to the city of Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, and explore the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum. This museum is home to contemporary and modern art, including the famous rainbow panorama providing stunning views of the city. Visit the Moesgaard Museum, showcasing Danish history and culture and home to the well-preserved Grauballe Man. End the day at the Tivoli Friheden amusement park, offering thrilling rides, food, drinks, and live entertainment.

  4. Day 4: Skagen
    From Aarhus to Skagen (4 hours by train)

    Explore Skagen, the northernmost town in Denmark. Visit the Skagen Museum, showcasing the works of the Skagen Painters, a group of Danish artists who lived in Skagen in the late 19th century. Visit the Grenen, Denmark's northernmost point, and watch the meeting of the Baltic and North Seas. End the trip with a visit to the Havnsoe Fiskehus, a seafood restaurant offering fresh and delicious fish dishes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Nyhavn (2 hours, free)
  • Amalienborg Palace (1 hour, free)
  • Tivoli Gardens (3 hours, 130 DKK)
  • Hans Christian Andersen Museum (2 hours, 90 DKK)
  • Funen Village (2 hours, 125 DKK)
  • Odense Zoo (3 hours, 170 DKK)
  • ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (3 hours, 120 DKK)
  • Moesgaard Museum (2.5 hours, 130 DKK)
  • Tivoli Friheden (3 hours, 150 DKK)
  • Skagen Museum (2 hours, 110 DKK)
  • Grenen (1 hour, free)
  • Havnsoe Fiskehus (1 hour, 100 DKK)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1075 DKK
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