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Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

3 days in Copenhagen

Design, bikes, harbour baths and hygge. Here's how to spend 3 days in Copenhagen: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Copenhagen trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Copenhagen itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Circus Building, Copenhagen~$5
The Circus Building on Axel Torv in Copenhagen, Denmark. is a circular building completed in 1886 to serve as a venue for circus performances. The last circus to use the building w
12:30
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 smalle
16:00
Axeltorv~$5
Axeltorv is a public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark, located across the street from Tivoli Gardens' main entrance on Vesterbrogade.
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Day 2

09:00
National Scala~$5
National Scala was an entertainment venue opposite Tivoli Gardens on Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen, Denmark. The building was later converted into a shopping centre and demolished in
12:30
Ascot Hotel Copenhagen~$5
Ascot Hotel is a 4-star highend hotel located at Studiestræde 61 in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located in the former Københavns Badeanstalt, a public bath house from 1901 t
16:00
Palads Teatret~$5
Palads Teatret, also known simply as the Palads, is a cinema operated by Nordisk Film in Copenhagen, Denmark. It offers a wide selection of films in its 17 auditoriums, more than a
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Day 3

09:00
Copenhagen Waterworks~$5
Copenhagen Waterworks, in Copenhagen, Denmark, was Denmark's first waterworks. Located in Studiestræde, between Axeltorv and H. C. Andersens Boulevard, it opened in 1859 and contin
12:30
Industriens Hus~$5
Industriens Hus is the home of the Confederation of Danish Industries. The building is located at the corner of H. C. Andersens Boulevard and Vesterbrogade, opposite the City Hall
16:00
Pantomimeteatret~$5
The Pantomime Theatre is an open-air theatre located in the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As indicated by the name, it is primarily used for pantomime theatre in the class

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What 3 days in Copenhagen costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Copenhagen: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Copenhagen?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Copenhagen without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Copenhagen?+

Start with Circus Building, Copenhagen, Copenhagen and Axeltorv. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Copenhagen cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?+

The best months to visit Copenhagen are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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