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Discover Copenhagen: A 3-Day Adventure

Claire Rafferty

Claire Rafferty

1 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through the vibrant city of Copenhagen. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Denmark's capital.

Day 1
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$210

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$ 29

Scandic Kødbyen

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Scandic Kødbyen
Warm rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering a stylish restaurant/bar & a cafe.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Copenhagen Zoo
Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
12 - 15 min

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Frederiksberg Park
English-style landscaped gardens with canals & lakes on the grounds of an 18th-century palace.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Momo Wok Box
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$80
7 - 9 min

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City Hall Square
Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Church of Our Saviour
Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$13
Wok
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$80
Scandic Kødbyen
Warm rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering a stylish restaurant/bar & a cafe.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$216

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$ 36

Scandic Kødbyen

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Scandic Kødbyen
Warm rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering a stylish restaurant/bar & a cafe.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Round Tower
17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$13
8 - 10 min

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Botanical Garden
National Museum of Natural History’s plant collection, the biggest in Denmark, spread over 10 ha.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Grilleriet
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$78
8 - 10 min

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The Little Mermaid
Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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The King's New Square
Landmark cobble-stoned square dating to 1907, containing a royal equestrian statue of Christian V.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Christiansborg Palace
Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$25
Tårnet
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$100
Scandic Kødbyen
Warm rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering a stylish restaurant/bar & a cafe.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$299

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$ 43

Scandic Kødbyen

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Scandic Kødbyen
Warm rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering a stylish restaurant/bar & a cafe.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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National Aquarium Denmark
Huge, sleek, whirlpool-shaped aquarium with fresh & sea water wildlife, plus educational displays.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$45
17 - 21 min

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CopenHill
Artificial ski slope on the roof of an ultra-modern energy plant, used also for hiking & climbing.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
18 - 22 min

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The Pescatarian
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$100
17 - 21 min

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Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food
Sprawling venue doling out global street food from various stalls, plus live entertainment & games.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Frederik's Church
18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Rosenborg Castle
Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$35
Vinværten Gothersgade
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$94
Scandic Kødbyen
Warm rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering a stylish restaurant/bar & a cafe.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $830 In total

Activities & Food:$725
Transport:$106