Copenhagen itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · DenmarkJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 786 DKK
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Copenhagen itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Nyhavn and the centre
- Day 2 Rosenborg and Tivoli
- Day 3 Christianshavn and Christiania
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 4 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 786 DKK a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–15:00
Nyhavn and the centre
Landmark
Nyhavn
Colourful 17th-century harbour; Andersen lived at number 20. Empty in the morning, and canal tours leave from here.
FreeNature
Canal Tour Copenhagen
One-hour canal tour (Stromma/Netto is cheaper); see the Little Mermaid from the water, plus the Opera House and Christianshavn.
≈ 115 DKK per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Amalienborg Palace
The royal residence; changing of the guard at 12:00, with the dome of the Marble Church beyond.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Torvehallerne
Glass market hall at Nørreport; Hallernes smørrebrød (open sandwiches), Grød porridge, Coffee Collective.
≈ 120 DKK per personLandmark
Rundetårn
Round Tower from 1642; a spiral ramp leads up to views over the city.
≈ 40 DKK per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- SchønnemannA smørrebrød institution since 1877; book ahead, and try the herring with schnapps.
- Designmuseum DanmarkA corridor of Danish design chairs; an alternative to Rundetårn.
Day 2 · 10:00–21:00
Rosenborg and Tivoli
Culture
Rosenborg Castle
Renaissance castle; the crown jewels are in the basement, and the King's Garden is next door.
≈ 135 DKK per personNature
Kongens Have
The King's Garden; picnics and puppet theatre in summer.
FreeCulture
Statens Museum for Kunst
National gallery; Matisse and the Danish Golden Age.
≈ 130 DKK per personFood
Aamanns 1921
Modern smørrebrød; book ahead.
≈ 250 DKK per person- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Tivoli Gardens
Amusement park and garden from 1843 that inspired Disney. Lights come on in the evening, with free Friday summer concerts. Entry is 175 plus a ride ticket; Christmas and Halloween seasons in winter.
≈ 175 DKK per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Tivoli Food HallFood hall next to the park; no entry ticket needed.
- Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekRodin, Gauguin and a winter garden; an alternative to SMK, free on Tuesdays.
Day 3 · 10:00–17:00
Christianshavn and Christiania
Landmark
Church of Our Saviour
Tower with an external spiral staircase, 400 steps; views over the Christianshavn canals.
≈ 65 DKK per personLandmark
Freetown Christiania
Hippie autonomous district founded in 1971; Pusher Street was closed (2024). Photo rules apply; cafés, Grå Hal.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Reffen Street Food
Container street food market on Refshaleøen (April to October); take the harbour bus.
≈ 130 DKK per personLandmark
Copenhagen Opera House
Henning Larsen's opera house on Holmen; view from outside.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Copenhill Amager Bakke
Ski slope and hiking trail on the roof of a waste-to-energy plant; the city views are free.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Christianshavns BådudlejningCafé on the canal; boats for hire.
- Danish Architecture Center BLOXArchitecture centre with a slide; an alternative to Copenhill.
Day 4 · 10:00–17:15Day trip
Louisiana and Kronborg
Culture
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
35 minutes by train (Humlebæk); Giacometti, Kusama and a sculpture garden overlooking the Øresund, one of the world's most beautiful museums.
≈ 145 DKK per personFood
Louisiana Café
Museum café with sea views; smørrebrød buffet.
≈ 150 DKK per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Kronborg Castle
Helsingør: Hamlet's Elsinore, with Holger Danske in the casemates and the Swedish coast across the water.
≈ 145 DKK per personLandmark
Helsingør Old Town
Medieval streets and the Maritime Museum (BIG); take the train back.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Brasserie KronborgOn Helsingør harbour, next to the castle.
- Karen Blixen Museum RungstedlundHome of the author of Out of Africa; on the way to Louisiana, an alternative to Kronborg.
Day 5 · 10:00–20:30
Vesterbro and Carlsberg
Landmark
Carlsberg Byen
Former brewery district; the Elephant Gate and Home of Carlsberg (visitor centre 130 DKK).
FreeNature
Frederiksberg Gardens
Romantic park and palace; canal boats, and you can see the zoo's elephants.
FreeFood
Værnedamsvej
The 'Little Paris' street; granola brunch, cheesemonger and wine shop.
≈ 150 DKK per personLandmark
Kødbyen Meatpacking
The White Meatpacking District; galleries and evening bars.
Free- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Warpigs Kødbyen
Mikkeller x Three Floyds beer and Texas BBQ.
≈ 180 DKK per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Hija de Sanchez KødbyenTacos from a Noma chef.
- Copenhagen ZooZoo in Frederiksberg; elephant house by Norman Foster.
Day 6 · 09:30–17:00Day trip
Nørrebro and Roskilde
Nature
Assistens Kirkegård
Cemetery-park where Andersen and Kierkegaard are buried; the yellow wall of Nørrebro.
FreeLandmark
Superkilen Park
BIG's red and black multicultural park; Moroccan fountain, Thai boxing ring.
FreeFood
Jægersborggade
Nørrebro's hip street; Grød, Meyers Bageri, Coffee Collective.
≈ 120 DKK per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Viking Ship Museum Roskilde
25 minutes by train; five original Viking ships and the fjord. In summer you can go aboard a ship (May to September).
≈ 160 DKK per personCulture
Roskilde Cathedral
Burial place of 40 Danish monarchs; UNESCO-listed brick Gothic.
≈ 60 DKK per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Mirabelle Bakery NørrebroSourdough and kanelsnegl (cinnamon swirl).
- Frederiksborg Castle HillerødRenaissance castle on a lake, home to the Museum of National History; an alternative to Roskilde.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:00
Little Mermaid and a gentle farewell
Nature
Kastellet
Star-shaped fortress and windmill; morning joggers.
FreeLandmark
The Little Mermaid
Statue from 1913 at Langelinie; small and crowded, but a must.
FreeLandmark
Gefion Fountain & St Alban's
The fountain with oxen and the English church.
FreeFood
Juno the Bakery Østerbro
The city's best bakery; kardemommebolle (cardamom bun) and a farewell coffee.
≈ 60 DKK per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Østerport Metro Airport
Metro or train to Kastrup in 15 minutes; farewell.
≈ 30 DKK per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Andersen Bakery ØsterbroDanish-Japanese bakery.
- NyboderYellow sailors' houses; an alternative to the fountain.
Getting around: get a Copenhagen Card
More than 80 museums plus all public transport (including Louisiana, Kronborg and Roskilde); 889 DKK for 3 days
Good to know: 6 things that make a Copenhagen trip easier
- The Copenhagen Card (72 hours, 889 DKK) covers transport and museums, including Louisiana, Kronborg and Roskilde; it pays for itself on this plan. Bikes cost 100-150 per day and the city is flat. The airport is 15 minutes by metro.
- Summer temperatures are 20-24°C and daylight lasts until 22:00. Try harbour swimming (Islands Brygge), Reffen, Tivoli Friday concerts and Roskilde Festival (late June to July).
- Coffee is 45 DKK, smørrebrød 90-150, a restaurant meal 250-400, a beer 60; no tipping. Cards are accepted everywhere (no cash needed).
- New Nordic cuisine: Noma has closed, but Geranium and Alchemist remain. Affordable options: Hija de Sanchez, Gasoline Grill burgers, Juno and Hart bakeries.
- Photo rules apply in Christiania (none on green light); Pusher Street is closed. Don't walk in the bike lane (cyclists will ring their bells).
- Kronborg and Louisiana are covered by the Copenhagen Card; Tivoli's lights come on after 17:00.
Spending: ≈ 5,500 DKK per person for 7 days
- Food3,200 DKK
- Entry and tours1,500 DKK
- Local transport300 DKK
- Other500 DKK
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Copenhagen?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Copenhagen cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 786 DKK per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Copenhagen?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.