Copenhagen

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Copenhagen

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A balanced 3-day plan for Copenhagen, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. The Little Mermaid

    Morning

    The Little Mermaid

    Copenhagen's beloved Little Mermaid has watched over the harbor since 1913, surviving scandal and vandalism alike.

    14 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. Amalienborg

    Afternoon

    Amalienborg

    Home to Denmark's royal family, this stunning rococo palace complex surrounds a grand octagonal courtyard.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Marble Church

    Evening

    Marble Church

    Copenhagen's stunning marble-domed church boasts one of Europe's largest domes and breathtaking copper-topped architecture.

Where to eat: Noma — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Nyhavn

    Morning

    Nyhavn

    Colorful 17th-century townhouses line a lively canal packed with wooden ships and buzzing cafés.

    9 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
  2. Copenhagen Opera House

    Afternoon

    Copenhagen Opera House

    A stunning harbourfront masterpiece by Henning Larsen, hosting world-class opera in Copenhagen's most iconic modern building.

    8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
  3. Freetown Christiania

    Evening

    Freetown Christiania

    A legendary self-governing commune where colorful art, live music, and radical freedom collide.

Where to eat: Geranium — Fine Dining — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. National Gallery of Art

    Morning

    National Gallery of Art

    Denmark's largest art museum, showcasing centuries of masterpieces in a striking firebrick landmark.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  2. Tivoli Gardens

    Afternoon

    Tivoli Gardens

    One of the world's oldest amusement parks, blending fairy-tale charm with thrilling rides in central Copenhagen.

    20 min drive · 5.3 km to the next stop
  3. Grundtvigs Kirke

    Evening

    Grundtvigs Kirke

    A towering expressionist cathedral built entirely from yellow brick, a breathtaking architectural masterpiece unlike any other.

Where to eat: Alchemist — Gourmet — a well-loved local spot.

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