Itinerary · Copenhagen, Denmark
Three days in Copenhagen
The classic first visit: the old town and Christian IV’s city, the royal quarter and the harbour, and Christianshavn with Tivoli at night.
Three days
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Day 1, 10:00
1Rosenborg Castle
The crown jewels, then the King’s Garden.
Day 1, 12:30
2Restaurant Schønnemann
Smørrebrød for lunch, since 1877.
Day 1, 14:30
3The Round Tower
Up the spiral ramp for the rooftops.
Day 1, 16:00
4Christiansborg Palace
The ruins beneath the palace.
Day 2, 10:00
5Canal tours from Nyhavn
An hour on the water from Nyhavn.
Day 2, 11:30
6Amalienborg
The changing of the guard at noon.
Day 2, 14:00
7Designmuseum Danmark
Danish design on Bredgade.
Day 2, 16:30
8The Little Mermaid
Through Kastellet to Langelinie.
Day 3, 10:00
9Church of Our Saviour
Climb the spiral spire.
Day 3, 12:00
10Freetown Christiania
A walk through Christiania.
Day 3, 18:00
11Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli at dusk.
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