Copenhagen in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Copenhagen lets you add the castles and a Sweden hop to the city. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Copenhagen — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: Nyhavn & old town
2Day 2: castles
3Day 3: Sweden or Roskilde
4Nordic evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore Nyhavn, take a canal cruise, see the old town and enjoy Tivoli.

Day 2: royal castles

Day-trip to Kronborg (Hamlet’s castle) and fairytale Frederiksborg.

Day 3: Sweden or Vikings

Hop to Malmö in Sweden, or see the Viking ships at Roskilde.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Copenhagen — prices per person.

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4 - Private Hamlet Castle Tour ab Kopenhagen

ein Tag bei der North Zealand Castle Tour

4.5(19)·5 Stunden

ab$1,244/ Person

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Copenhagen in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Copenhagen?

Three days is ideal — the city and Tivoli, a royal castle day to Kronborg and Frederiksborg, and a third day in Sweden or at the Viking ships of Roskilde.

What is the best day trip from Copenhagen for 3 days?

Kronborg (Hamlet’s castle) and Frederiksborg are the grandest; Malmö is the easy Sweden hop; and Roskilde offers Viking ships and a cathedral.

How do I plan a 3-day Copenhagen itinerary?

Spend day one in the city and Tivoli, day two at the north Zealand castles, and day three in Sweden or Roskilde, using the easy regional trains.