Copenhagen 6 Day Itinerary

Title: 6-Day Copenhagen Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival & Exploring the City Center

  • Arrival: Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is the main international airport, well connected with flights worldwide.
  • Accommodation: Consider staying at Hotel Alexa (Central location, modern design) or Hotel Danmark (Historic charm).
  • Lunch: Try smørrebrød at Atelier September or Café Dyrehaven.
  • Afternoon: Visit the iconic The Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.
  • Evening: Explore the colorful houses of Nyhavn and have dinner there.

Day 2 - Modern Copenhagen

  • Morning: Visit the Design Museum Denmark or Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (outside the city center).
  • Lunch: Grab a bite at Gorm’s Pizza or Relae.
  • Afternoon: Explore the trendy neighborhoods of Vesterbro and Nørrebro, including the vibrant street art scene.
  • Evening: Enjoy cocktails at Ruby or Mikkeller & Friends brewery.

Day 3 - Historical Copenhagen

  • Morning: Visit Christiania, the self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood. Remember, photography is discouraged in certain areas.
  • Lunch: Try organic food at Atelier September or Cafe Kødbyens Mad og Marked.
  • Afternoon: Discover the Freetown Christiania and Kastellet.
  • Evening: Explore the Round Tower, followed by dinner at Noma (book well in advance).

Day 4 - Green Copenhagen

  • Morning: Visit Tivoli Gardens or explore Botanical Garden.
  • Lunch: Try Danish pastries and coffee at La Glace or Meyers Bageri.
  • Afternoon: Take a boat tour to the Islands Brygge area and enjoy the view of The Black Diamond library.
  • Evening: Have dinner at Kadeau or Copenhagen Street Food.

Day 5 - Bike Tour Day

  • Morning: Rent a bike and explore Carlsberg Brewery, Frederiksberg Garden, and The King’s Gardens.
  • Lunch: Picnic at one of the parks or grab lunch at Mad & Kaffe.
  • Afternoon: Continue your bike tour to Refshaleøen for a visit to Reffen, Copenhagen Street Food.
  • Evening: Enjoy a canalside dinner at Kødbyens Fiskebar or Manfreds.

Day 6 - Departure

  • Morning: Last-minute shopping in the Stroget area, Copenhagen’s famous pedestrian street.
  • Lunch: Try a final smørrebrød at Ida Davidsen or Café Søren Kierkegaard.
  • Afternoon: Depart from Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) with beautiful memories of Denmark!

Things to Know:

  1. Copenhagen is expensive, but you can find affordable options if you plan ahead.
  2. English is widely spoken in the city.
  3. Bikes are the primary mode of transport; renting a bike is highly recommended.
  4. Danish currency is the krone (DKK). Credit cards are widely accepted.
  5. The best time to visit Copenhagen is from May to September for milder weather.
  6. Reservations are essential at top restaurants, especially Noma.