Copenhagen: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are June, July and August: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 70°F (21°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is August.

1. Jan37°61 mm
2. Feb37°48 mm
3. Mar41°42 mm
4. Apr50°34 mm
5. May59°47 mm
6. Jun65°64 mm
7. Jul70°69 mm
8. Aug69°83 mm
9. Sep63°54 mm
10. Oct54°70 mm
11. Nov46°62 mm
12. Dec40°63 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Copenhagen

Written with AI from public facts about Copenhagen, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Canals and the old town

Morning

Nyhavn

Indre By

Stroll along the colourful harbour and pause by the canal-side boats.

Afternoon

Canal tour

Indre By

Take a boat trip to see Copenhagen’s waterfront sights with less walking.

Evening

Torvehallerne

Indre By

Choose from the food stalls and find a relaxed place to sit.

Day 2 Royal Copenhagen

Morning

Amalienborg Palace

Frederiksstaden

See the royal square and its palace buildings at an unhurried pace.

Afternoon

Rosenborg Castle gardens

Indre By

Enjoy a gentle stroll in the gardens around the historic castle.

Evening

Café in Nyhavn

Indre By

Settle in for a meal by the harbour and watch the boats pass.

Day 3 Harbour and gardens

Morning

The Little Mermaid

Langelinie

Visit the well-known harbour statue and enjoy the waterfront setting.

Afternoon

Tivoli Gardens

Indre By

Explore the gardens, paths and attractions at a pace that suits your group.

Evening

Tivoli restaurant

Indre By

Have dinner in or near the gardens to keep the evening simple.

What to eat

• Try a Danish open-faced sandwich, known as smørrebrød.
• Look for pastries at a local bakery.
• Explore a food hall for a range of easy meal choices.

Getting there

• Fly into Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH).
• From New York: about 7 h 56 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 11 h 17 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 1 h 49 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Copenhagen has public transport and cycle routes. For an easy pace, combine public transport with short walks, and check current routes before setting out. CPH airport is connected to the city by public transport.
• Check Denmark’s official entry rules for your nationality before travelling.
• June through August are the best months in the supplied climate data; bring layers for changeable weather.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• Indre ByThis central area puts many historic sights, shops and restaurants within easy reach.
• VesterbroIt has a broad choice of places to eat and good connections to central sights.
• ØsterbroThis quieter neighbourhood offers a more residential base with parks and transport links.

The official Copenhagen tourism siteWhere to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1.4 million. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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