Copenhagen in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Copenhagen lets you add a castle or Sweden day trip. This 2-day Copenhagen itinerary covers the city on day one and a day trip on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

1Day 1: Nyhavn & old town
2Tivoli
3Day 2: castles or Sweden
4Food & hygge

Day 1: the city

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

Day 2: castles or Sweden

Day-trip to Kronborg and Frederiksborg castles, or hop to Malmö in Sweden.

Evening: Danish food

Back in the city, enjoy smørrebrød or new Nordic dining.

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

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2 - Tour privato a piedi della città di un'ora con un biglietto Canal Tour

Copenhagen Food Bike Tour - assaggia le delizie locali

Copenhagen Food & Drink Tour privato : degustazione di delizie scandinave

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da$189/ persona

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Copenhagen in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Copenhagen?

Two days covers Nyhavn, a canal cruise, the old town and Tivoli on day one and a castle or Sweden day trip on day two — a great balance of city and surroundings.

What should I not miss in 2 days in Copenhagen?

Nyhavn and a canal cruise, the old town and palaces, Tivoli Gardens, a food tour, and a day trip to Kronborg, Frederiksborg or Malmö.

Is a Sweden day trip worth it from Copenhagen?

Yes — Malmö is just 35 minutes away across the Øresund Bridge, making an easy and fun two-country day with a different Scandinavian city to explore.

Copenhagen in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

At a glance

Day 1: the city

Day 2: castles or Sweden

Evening: Danish food

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Copenhagen in 2 days — FAQ

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