Denmark in 7 Days
Denmark
Overview
Denmark's excellent train network makes this a relaxed loop: Copenhagen's Nyhavn, design shops and bike-friendly streets, the second city of Aarhus with its ARoS art museum and old town, and Odense — Hans Christian Andersen's birthplace — on the way back.
- Duration
- 7 days
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Transport
- Public transport
- Estimated budget (comfortable)
- €1,450–€1,850
Route
1. Copenhagen2. Aarhus3. Odense
Highlights
- Nyhavn's colourful harbour houses in Copenhagen
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and its rainbow rooftop walkway
- Den Gamle By open-air museum in Aarhus
- Hans Christian Andersen's childhood home in Odense
Worth knowing
- Denmark is expensive by most standards, especially dining out
- Weather is mild but grey and rainy much of the year
- Aarhus and Odense move at a much slower pace than Copenhagen — set expectations accordingly
Day by day
Day 1
CopenhagenMain activities
- Arrive, settle in
- Nyhavn harbour evening
Overnight: Copenhagen
Day 2
CopenhagenMain activities
- Tivoli Gardens
- Rosenborg Castle
Overnight: Copenhagen
Day 3
CopenhagenMain activities
- The Little Mermaid and Kastellet
- Christianshavn by bike
Overnight: Copenhagen
Day 4
Copenhagen → AarhusMain activities
- Train (~3h)
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
~3 hoursOvernight: Aarhus
Day 5
AarhusMain activities
- Den Gamle By open-air museum
- Latin Quarter
Overnight: Aarhus
Day 6
Aarhus → OdenseMain activities
- Train (~1.5h)
- Hans Christian Andersen's House
~1.5 hoursOvernight: Odense
Day 7
Odense → CopenhagenMain activities
- Train back for departure (~1.5h)
~1.5 hoursOvernight: Odense
Alternatives
Shorter version · 4 days
Drop Aarhus and Odense, keeping to Copenhagen only.
Longer extension · 10 days
Add Aalborg and a few days in Jutland's beaches and dunes.