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Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
1 week in Copenhagen
Design, bikes, harbour baths and hygge. Here's how to spend 1 week in Copenhagen: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Copenhagen trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week 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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Day 4
09:00
Rådhuspladsen station~$5
Rådhuspladsen station is an underground Copenhagen Metro station located on City Hall Square in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The station is on the City Circle Line, between Gammel
12:30
Timeline of Copenhagen~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark.
16:00
CPH PIX~$5
CPH PIX was a film festival that took place annually in Copenhagen, Denmark. Created when the Copenhagen International Film Festival and the NatFilm Festival were merged in 2008, t
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Day 5
09:00
Danish Royal Life Guards' Mutiny~$5
The Royal Life Guards' Mutiny also known as the Christmas Eve Feud was an open revolt by the Danish Royal Life Guards against the decision of royal adviser, Johann Friedrich Struen
12:30
CPH:DOX~$5
CPH:DOX, also known as Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, is a Danish film festival focused on documentary films, held annually in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since 2008
16:00
Axelborg~$10
Axelborg, located across the street from Tivoli Gardens on Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen, Denmark, is home to the Danish Agriculture and Food Council. DLG Group is also headquartered
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Day 6
09:00
Siege of Copenhagen (1368)~$18
The siege of Copenhagen or the Capture of Copenhagen, was a looting and siege of Copenhagen and Absalon's Castle in 1368 between Denmark and the Hanseatic League, during the Danish
12:30
Axelborg~$10
Axelborg, located across the street from Tivoli Gardens on Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen, Denmark, is home to the Danish Agriculture and Food Council. DLG Group is also headquartered
16:00
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
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Day 7
09:00
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
12:30
Axeltorv~$5
Axeltorv is a public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark, located across the street from Tivoli Gardens' main entrance on Vesterbrogade.
16:00
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
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What 1 week in Copenhagen costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Copenhagen?
1 week in Copenhagen: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Copenhagen?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Copenhagen, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 1 week in Copenhagen cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. 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.