A Week in Copenhagen: Exploring the Danish Capital

Yasser Benkhai

7 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Copenhagen, Denmark. Discover the city's top attractions, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in Danish culture.

Trip to Copenhagen

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$98

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

Directions

Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

13 - 16 min

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Large open space outside city hall used for concerts, cultural performances & celebrations.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$29

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Day 2

$102

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

4 - 6 min

Directions

19th-century amusement park with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

15 - 22 min

Directions

17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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6 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 3

$89

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Italian a la carte and set menu, in the Michelin Guide, friendly

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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Fine art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 4

$96

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

4 - 6 min

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Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

6 - 8 min

Directions

18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$35

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 5

$74

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

Directions

Huge, sleek, whirlpool-shaped aquarium with fresh & sea water wildlife, plus educational displays.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

17 - 21 min

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Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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9 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 6

$92

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

9 - 14 min

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Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Quayside promenade, home to the famous Little Mermaid statue, as well as shops & cafes.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Forest venue combining rides & attractions for all ages, from thrill rides to carousels.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$13

5 - 6 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$27

5 - 6 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 7

$77

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

7 - 10 min

Directions

Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Budget breakdown: $653 In total

Activities & Food:$625

Transport:$29