Denmark in 5 Days: 3 Recommended 5-day Itineraries to Denmark
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Denmark 5-day itinerary options
Ready to travel in Denmark for 5 days? Check out our collection of 5-day Denmark itinerary ideas below.
Itinerary #1: Three Cities by Train
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Wave hello to Denmark’s capital city and get acquainted | |
| Day 2 | Journey to Aarhus via train, passing through the countryside and local villages, then in Aarhus see the city at your leisure | City sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Enjoy a free day in Aarhus, Jutland Peninsula | Leisure |
| Day 4 | Wake up in the Aarhus, catch the train to Odense, and discover the city sites on your own | City sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Travel back to Copenhagen from Odense via train, and then wish the capital farewell |
Traveling by train across Denmark for five days allows you an easy but scenic way to explore the country’s history, culture, art and nature. The route you follow reflects their popularity, traversing from Copenhagen to Aarhus to Odense. Each city is surrounded by coastlines, with Copenhagen forming part of the Danish Riviera, Odense part of Fyn Island between Zealand and the Jutland Peninsula, and Aarhus sitting on the shore of Jutland in the Kattegat Sea. From cosmopolitan living to retracing architecture from centuries ago to blissful beach days, this 5-day Denmark itinerary plan offers the best of all worlds. Plus, a sure highlight is crossing over the ocean via train from Copenhagen. See all vacation packages for Denmark.
Itinerary #2: Food, Culture, Palaces & Museums
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Land in Copenhagen | |
| Day 2 | Discover the Danish capital during a guided drive, including King's New Square, Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace and Christiansborg Palace | City sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Eat your way through Copenhagen | Food tour |
| Day 4 | Day trip to Roskilde and its Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum | City sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Say your goodbyes in Copenhagen |
Home to four royal palaces (all located in the city center), a bustling food scene where the term “New Nordic Cuisine” was termed and fascinating Danish culture, there’s so much in store in Copenhagen. Begin your journey with a tour of the city’s iconic landmarks, from the vibrant Nyhavn harbor to the regal Amalienborg Palace. Savor the flavors of Copenhagen on a walking culinary tour, sampling local delicacies like the Danish hotdog. Venture beyond the city for a day trip to Roskilde, exploring its historic cathedral and the fascinating Viking Ship Museum. Some other iconic places you will visit include The Glyptotek art museum, the Old Stock Exchange, 16th-century Holmen Church, Kings New Square, Christiansborg Palace, the National Museum of Denmark and Gefion Fountain. See all Copenhagen tours and trips.
Itinerary #3: Copenhagen and Berlin
| Overview | Activity | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in the Danish capital city | |
| Day 2 | Discover Copenhagen’s famous landmarks during a city sightseeing tour | City sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Leave Copenhagen for Germany, catch a ferry to Rostock, then travel to Berlin | Ferry transfer |
| Day 4 | Explore Berlin with a local during an extensive panoramic city tour, including the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial | City sightseeing |
| Day 5 | Wave tschüss to the German capital city |
Do you prefer frikadeller or buletten? From the “city of spires” to the “city of museums and art,” get to know two of Europe’s popular capitals. With Germany located directly below Denmark, the countries share a land border, so traveling between the two is easy. Enjoy a helping of both Danish and German culture during these five days within two countries, ticking off the most famed sites. In Copenhagen, explore Amalienborg Palace, the City Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn Harbor and The Little Mermaid statue, to name a few. In Berlin, discover Museum Island, the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag Building and the Brandenburg Gate. The trip starts in Denmark and ends in Germany. See all holiday packages to Denmark and Germany.
Planning a 5-day itinerary to Denmark?
From city life in Copenhagen to Viking antics in Roskilde, discover Denmark in as short a period as five days. If you want to spend more days, consider traveling for a week or 10 days in Denmark. Bookmundi offers pre-packaged trips to Denmark that are available in various durations.
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