Great Denmark Itineraries: How Many Days to Spend?

Spending a week in Denmark works out perfectly for those wanting to hit all the highlights of its capital and some other destinations outside of it. Three to four days is enough to explore Copenhagen, including Freetown Christiania, the Nyhavn harbor and nearby attractions such as Helsingor and Roskilde. In a week’s time, you can also head off to Jutland, spend a night in a fishing village like Dragør and soak in the authentic hygge atmosphere. If you are wondering how long to stay in Denmark then a 7-day trip is the recommended answer, wherein you can also squeeze in a day’s trip to Malmö in Sweden.

A Denmark itinerary for 5 days doesn’t mean you will be limited to one city. Landing in Copenhagen, jumpstart things with city explorations, ticking off iconic landmarks like the colorful Nyhavn Harborfront, the famous Little Mermaid statue, the royal Amalienborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle, among others. Photograph the city from the Nyhavn Canals during an evening dinner cruise, or learn the art of Danish pastry-making during hands-on workshops. For an oceanic fix, Helsingør is 50 minutes from Copenhagen, or head down to the astounding white-chalk cliffs of Møns Klint.

Moving away from Zealand, travel over the Baltic Sea into Jutland terrains via train, where Aarhus’ Den Gamle By (Old Town) is a living history museum and feels as if you’re back in the 19th century. Or during your 5-day trip in Denmark, journey south to fairytale Fyn Island (also known as Funen) on the train; the birthplace of author Hans Christian Andersen.

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Viking villages, national parks, islands and centuries-old towns, 7 days in Denmark will leave you feeling like a pukka Scandinavian. And if you really wanted to, you could visit at least one new town or city every day of the week. For those in love with art and architecture, be whisked away by the castles around Zealand, from the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, i.e., Kronborg Castle to the whimsical landscape of 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød.

Obsessed with norsemen culture? Map out an adventure to Denmark’s famous Viking sites, like Jelling runestones, Lindholm Høje burial site and Aggersborg ring fortress (50 minutes from one another), the Ladby Viking Museum in Kerteminde and Fyrkat fortress. If Mother Nature has a hold on your heart, see where the North and Baltic Oceans meet in Skagen; hike or bike your way through the oldest National Park, wild and rugged Thy; or see real-life Bambi inside the Jægersborg Deer Park.

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From the cobbled alleys and red and yellow houses of Faaborg to the Lake District of Søhøjlandet, the highest region in Denmark, to the west coast island of Langeland, where horses graze next to the ocean, you can more of the “Flatland” in 10 days.

Hop around the major cities, such as Copenhagen (in Zealand), Aarhus (east Jutland), Odense (Funen Island), Aalborg (north Jutland), Randers (Central Denmark), Kolding (part of the Kolding Fjord) and Roskilde (also in Zealand). If you’re not much of a “big city” person, Denmark’s picturesque towns and villages, from seaside locations to inland beauties, boast quintessential Danish traditions and unparalleled scenery. Spot wildlife and visit breweries, local farms and castle ruins in Djursland. Dragør village has been preserved in time. Ærøskøbing is dubbed as one of the best “fairytale towns” in Denmark or escape to the seaside of Sønderborg and hit its amusement parks. Hobro isn’t just one of the oldest market towns, but was once homestead of the Vikings, or hike past kettle holes, old water mills and Ice Age landscapes within Mols Bjerge National Park.

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Have your endless reruns of Vikings (+ Valhalla) and The Last Kingdom left your travel feet itching to discover the mysticism and magic of Denmark? We don’t blame you. If you already know where, when and how many days you should spend in Denmark, go ahead and check out our list of Denmark tours. You can pick from group tour in Denmark or join holidays for solo travelers. For those who want a personalized itinerary, check out our tailormade Denmark holidays that can be tweaked as per your preferences. 

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