Things to do in Denmark
Where to go in Denmark, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Denmark
- Things to do in Copenhagen city, food, culture
Best time to visit Denmark
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Copenhagen
- The cheapest months to fly to Copenhagen are January through March (excluding holidays), when round-trip fares from major US hubs can run $450-650 compared to $900-1,300 in peak summer (June-August), savings of roughly 40-50%. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) shaves an additional 10-15% off fares versus weekend travel.
Is Denmark expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Copenhagen
- About $63 a day on a shoestring, about $266 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Denmark
- Superkilen Park A wild, globally-inspired urban park in Nørrebro featuring objects collected from 60 countries, free art installation meets neighborhood hangout.
- The National Museum of Denmark Denmark's largest cultural history museum covering Vikings to modern times is completely free year-round.
- Assistens Cemetery The peaceful burial ground of Hans Christian Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard doubles as a beloved local park for picnics and strolls.
- Frederiksberg Have A romantic landscaped royal garden with swans, canals, and views of Frederiksberg Palace, locals' favorite escape from the city buzz.
- Copenhagen Street Food (Islands Brygge area) Wander the harbourside food stalls, soak in the atmosphere, and snack affordably without committing to a sit-down meal.
Cheap eats in Denmark
- Reffen Street Food Market, Grab a smash burger or Asian bao, enormous variety at stall prices Plates $8-13
- Øl & Brød, Classic smørrebrød (open-faced rye sandwiches) done properly and affordably Plates $7-12
- Grød, Hearty Danish porridge bowls loaded with toppings, a local cult favorite for lunch Plates $8-11