How to Spend 3 Days in COPENHAGEN Denmark | Travel Itinerary
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Vesterbro
Neighborhood · Vesterbro
Recommended base for young travellers, with boutique hostels from about 30–50 USD a night.
City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen)
Landmark · Indre By
Copenhagen City Hall
Landmark · Indre By
Free entry, open 9am–4pm; guided tours about 8 USD, and the tower offers little-known panoramic views.
Strøget
Shopping · Indre By
Kongens Nytorv
Landmark · Indre By · brief mention
Original Coffee (Illum Rooftop)
Cafe · Indre By
Coffee costs about 6 USD; open daily 9am–8pm, a good midday break for people-watching.
Amalienborg
Palace · Frederiksstaden
Changing of the Guard happens around midday; entry about 13 USD, open 11am–4pm.
Marble Church (Frederik's Church)
Temple · Frederiksstaden · brief mention
Best photographed from the square early morning or late afternoon.
Told & Snaps
Restaurant · Nyhavn
Try the classic herring or roast pork with crackling; plates cost about 15–18 USD.
Round Tower (Rundetaarn)
Landmark · Indre By
Entry about 4 USD; go in late afternoon for fewer crowds and the sunset.
Reffen
Market · Refshaleøen
The surf-and-turf burger with prawns stands out; mains from about 10 USD, food until 8pm, drinks until 10pm.
Grød
Cafe · Nørrebro
Porridge with berries, almonds and caramel sauce is about 10 USD; arrive early for a window seat.
Torvehallerne
Market · Indre By · brief mention
The Little Mermaid
Landmark · Langelinie
Considered overrated and packed with tour buses; visit early or late to avoid crowds.
Langelinie Promenade
Landmark · Langelinie
St. Alban's Church
Temple · Østerbro · brief mention
Gefion Fountain
Landmark · Østerbro · brief mention
Kastellet
Historic site · Østerbro
Royal physician Struensee was held here in 1772; entry is free and it is still a working military site.
Christiania
Neighborhood · Christianshavn
Visit during the day and respect the no-photography rules in certain areas.
Restaurant 56°
Restaurant · Christianshavn
Smoked salmon with horseradish cream is recommended (20–25 USD); ask about daily specials.
Church of Our Saviour
Temple · Christianshavn
Entry about 7 USD; the narrow top staircase gets crowded, so go early.
Christianshavn
Neighborhood · Christianshavn · brief mention
Gråbrødretorv
Historic site · Indre By
Quieter than its trendy past, making it a pleasant chance find.
42Raw
Cafe · Indre By
Matcha-berry breakfast bowl is about 12 USD; the turmeric latte is less memorable.
Christiansborg Palace
Palace · Slotsholmen
A combo ticket covers all areas for about 23 USD; allow at least a couple of hours.
Rosenborg Castle
Palace · Indre By
About 18 USD (11 USD students), free with the Copenhagen Card; closed Mondays.
King's Garden (Kongens Have)
Park · Indre By
Free to wander, good for a stroll before or after the castle.
Carlsberg Brewery
Activity · Carlsberg Byen
A free shuttle bus runs from the city centre; easy to spend half a day.
Enomania
Restaurant · Frederiksberg
Seasonal truffle risotto (30–35 USD) is a must; book ahead as it fills up with locals.
