Three days in and around Copenhagen, Roskilde on the way to Aarhus, Den Gamle By and ARoS, then Moesgaard and the train back.
7 days, 44 stopsBalanced paceMay to SepApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Christiansborg, Nyhavn and Tivoli
Royal reception rooms in the morning, lunch on the Nyhavn quay, a spire climb in Christianshavn, then an evening at Tivoli.
1
9:45 AMStrøgetWalk the pedestrian streets from City Hall Square toward Christiansborg while they are still quiet.About 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 8 min
2
10:15 AMChristiansborg PalaceAllow about 90 min for the Royal Reception Rooms and the ruins. Rooms can close for state events, so check this week's hours.About 1 hour 45 min here
Royal Reception Rooms, at the door: DKK 150 (about $22) · Royal Reception Rooms, online: DKK 140 (about $21) · Buy at the door or online
12:15 PMNyhavnEat smørrebrød at one of the quayside cafés; canal tours leave from here if you want an hour on the water.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk over the Inderhavn bridge, about 12 min
4
1:45 PMBook aheadChurch of Our SaviourBook a tower slot online; the outside stairs close in rain, snow or strong wind and all of January.About 1 hour 30 min here
3:30 PMFreetown ChristianiaWalk the lanes and green paths with respect: people live here, and buying cannabis is illegal in Denmark.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Metro from Christianshavn via Kongens Nytorv to Copenhagen Central, about 25 min
6
5:00 PMOptionalTivoli GardensOpen only in its seasons: Christmas from 13 Nov to 3 Jan, then Easter, summer and Halloween. Ticket prices vary by date.About 1 hour 30 min here
DKK[fee] by date; open in seasons
Walk about 4 min
7
6:30 PMTivoli Food HallOpen daily until 10 PM with free entry from the street, so it works even when the Gardens are closed.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadChurch of Our Saviour (day 1), Rosenborg Castle (day 2), Amalienborg Museum (day 2): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Buy train tickets with DSBBook Copenhagen to Aarhus with DSB. Orange tickets are the cheaper fares; a Standard ticket lets you take any departure on your travel date.
Check the Monday closuresLouisiana, ARoS and Moesgaard close on Mondays, and several royal sites close on Mondays in winter. Avoid starting the trip on a Monday.
Book timed tickets earlyRosenborg and Amalienborg sell entry times, and the Church of Our Saviour tower recommends booking. Buy online the day before.
Watch the bike lanesCyclists move fast in Copenhagen and Aarhus. Keep out of the bike lanes on foot, and look both ways before crossing.
Take the metro from the airportThe metro and trains leave from Terminal 3 and reach central Copenhagen in about 15 min, so you rarely need a taxi.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay near Copenhagen Central Station for days 1 to 3 and 6, and near Aarhus station for days 4 and 5, so each train day starts on foot.
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