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Home/Destinations/Copenhagen/Copenhagen in 3 days
3 days · Copenhagen itinerary

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

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

Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat
Copenhagen
Private Copenhagen Boat cruise in Scandinavian mahogany boat
5.0(190)·1 hour
from$92/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace & Cathedral, Winter(JAN-MAR)
Copenhagen
Full-Day Tour; Castle, Palace & Cathedral, Winter(JAN-MAR)
5.0(17)·8h 30min
from$208/ person
via Viator
Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day !
Copenhagen
Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day !
4.8(2,597)·8–9 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Private Copenhagen Boat Tour: Landmarks and Hidden Gems
Copenhagen
Private Copenhagen Boat Tour: Landmarks and Hidden Gems
5.0(62)·2 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Copenhagen: Private VIP Tour to Frederiksborg Castle (snack incl)
−9%
Copenhagen
Copenhagen: Private VIP Tour to Frederiksborg Castle (snack incl)
4.9(13)·4 hours
from$490$544/ person
via Viator
Buda Castle Tour: History and Architecture
Budapest
Buda Castle Tour: History and Architecture
5.0(107)·3h 30min
from$47/ person
via Viator
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
Copenhagen
Malmö & Lund Tour, Crossing the Øresund Bridge to Sweden
4.7(713)·6h 30min
from$108/ person
via Viator
Private Copenhagen Tour with Gitzmo Boat
Copenhagen
Private Copenhagen Tour with Gitzmo Boat
5.0(15)·2 hours
from$571/ person
via Viator

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.

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