Denmark in 4 Days: 3 Recommended 4-day Itineraries to Denmark
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Denmark 4-day itinerary options
Four-day Denmark itinerary options promise an unforgettable Scandinavian adventure filled with history, cuisine, and picturesque landscapes. Check out some ideas below.
Itinerary #1: Highlights of Copenhagen
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Copenhagen and discover the city at your leisure | Leisure |
| Day 2 | Embark on a half-day tour discovering the Danish capital, then set on a cruise in Nyhavn canal | Canal cruise |
| Day 3 | Tour Tivoli Gardens and discover the culinary food scene of the city | Sightseeing |
| Day 4 | Wave farewell to Denmark and this venture ends in Copenhagen |
Renowned for its architecture, captivating canals leading to its iconic pastel-colored harborfront, biking culture, gastronomic delights, buzzing nightlife scene and tech-savvy innovations, Copenhagen is a city for all — from solo explorers to couples to families with young kids. These 4 days in Copenhagen spotlight all of the above, backed with city excursions to its most popular landmarks and districts. Sail around the canals and hang out at Tivoli Gardens for the day with its amusement park and thematic spaces, including the Chinese bamboo forest and Nimb Water Fountains. Eat your hearts out during foodie extravaganzas at places like Reffen Copenhagen Street Food, Broens Street Food and Torvehallerne Market. See all Denmark vacations.
Itinerary #2: Danish and Swedish Treasures
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Say hej to Copenhagen | |
| Day 2 | Discover iconic sites such as The Little Mermaid statue, Nyhavn harbor, Amalienborg Palace, the City Hall Square and Tivoli Gardens | City sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Journey to Elsinore, then from here, catch a ferry to Jönköping, Sweden, and have lunch, then head to Vadstena and then continue to Stockholm where you’ll stay overnight | Ferry journey |
| Day 4 | Enjoy an extensive tour of Sweden’s capital city, including the Gamla Stan (Old Town), then say your goodbye in Stockholm | City sightseeing |
Go on an inspiring trip to Denmark and Sweden during these four days, starting in Copenhagen and finishing up in Stockholm. Make your way through the Danish capital’s emblems for the first half of this journey, before visiting another Scandi-centric nation, Sweden. From Elsinore—home to Kronborg Castle—cruise into Jönköping on the shore of Lake Vättern, and the birthplace of another fantasy folklore writer, John Bauer who loved writing about fairies and trolls! It all draws to a conclusion in the Swedish capital, but not before a day spent exploring its gems like the Nobel Prize Museum, medieval Stockholm Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the maritime Vasa Museum and more. See all Denmark and Sweden vacation packages.
Itinerary #3: Cycling adventure from Copenhagen to Särö
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Land in Copenhagen, grab your bikes, and begin cycling, passing the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (in Humlebaek) en route to Kronborg Castle in Helsingør | Cycling |
| Day 2 | Catch a quick ferry from Helsingor crossing the border into Sweden, disembark and travel along the Kattegattleden Biking Route to Ängelholm, then catch a shuttle to Varberg | Ferry ride & cycling |
| Day 3 | Explore Varberg including its beaches, and then complete a cycle loop along the Kattegattleden Biking Route along the coastline | Beach day & cycling |
| Day 4 | From Varberg, continue on the Kattegattleden route to Särö, where this cycling tour finishes | Cycling |
Denmark is one of the most bicycle-friendly countries in the world. Not just limited to city escapades, this flat country is awesome for discoveries by bike, and that’s precisely what this tour is all about. Covering 249 kilometers in four days, find yourself enriched by the splendid outdoor landscapes, picturesque pathways and famous cycling trails, like Kattegattleden—awarded the “Cycle Route of the Year in Europe” in 2018. The second day you leave Denmark behind and enter Sweden. Bike around Halland County on the west coast, including Varberg and its sandy beaches and Särö, just south of Gothenburg. The trip also requires some transfers via ferries and vehicles.
Planning a 4-day Denmark itinerary?
From cycling around Denmark to visiting some of the most inspiring destinations this Scandinavian country has to offer, 4 days in Denmark promises a riveting and extensive holiday. If you’re crafting your own 4-day Denmark itinerary plan, popular ways to travel through Denmark include car rentals, via the trains, local buses, or joining a cruise. There are also pre-packaged trips to Denmark that you can join.
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