10-Day Denmark road trip from Copenhagen to Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, and Aarhus

Your road trip adventure in Denmark begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Copenhagen. You’ll stay in Copenhagen for 4 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Copenhagen has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Christiania. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,734 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Copenhagen, Høst. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,256 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Copenhagen is Schønnemann. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,289 customers.

Locals recommend The Olive Kitchen & Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Copenhagen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

Copenhagen also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen is Taphouse. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,962 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Denmark!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Copenhagen has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Copenhagen by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Copenhagen. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Copenhagen, like the extraordinary Amager Strandpark. This attraction is a beach and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,770 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Copenhagen is the spectacular City Hall Square. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,142 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Copenhagen.

Your discovery of Copenhagen does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Copenhagen on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Denmark, be sure to eat at Maple Casual Dining, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Copenhagen. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Copenhagen is the popular Geranium. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 589 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Mikkeller Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,827 customers.

Restaurant Tight is another of the most popular bars in the city of Copenhagen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Copenhagen!

Day 3 of your road trip across Denmark is another day in the magnificent Copenhagen. You now have 2 nights left in Copenhagen. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Copenhagen offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the city of Copenhagen is the stunning Rosenborg Castle Gardens. This has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,810 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Rosenborg Castle in the city of Copenhagen. This attraction is a palace and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,558 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Copenhagen is the incredible Torvehallerne. This attraction is a market hall and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,334 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Rundetaarn. This observation tower and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,608 visitors. Visiting Rundetaarn means you'll be one of 580,000 people who come to see this attraction every year.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Christiansborg Palace. This palace is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 17,668 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Copenhagen you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Copenhagen has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Copenhagen, Restaurant Karla. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,070 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Copenhagen!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Denmark. Today, you'll wake up in Copenhagen and embark on a scenic drive to Odense, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Copenhagen before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Copenhagen. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Amalienborg. This attraction is a royal palace that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25,593 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Nyhavn. This attraction, a beloved canal, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,620 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Copenhagen is the stunning Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. This glyptotheque and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,650 visitors. Approximately 514,608 travelers come to Copenhagen every year to see this fascinating attraction.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Burger Anarchy. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,814 customers.

Locals also recommend Eydes Gastro Pub, another of the best restaurants in Odense. Eydes Gastro Pub is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,918 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Den Gamle Kro A/S. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 860 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Carlsens Kvarter to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Odense, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 833 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Ryan's of Odense. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Ryan's of Odense has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Amy's Bar & Winehouse is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 696 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Denmark, and look forward to more great days to come!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Odense is the amazing Danish Railway Museum. This attraction is a railway museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,744 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Odense is another excellent way to spend your new day in Denmark. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Denmark’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Denmark’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Denmark’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Danish Railway Museum for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a railway museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,744 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Egeskov Castle. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,443 visitors, this castle deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

We also recommend a visit to the popular Madsby Playpark. This attraction, a stunning must-see tourist destination, has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,792 travelers.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Region of Southern Denmark.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Flammen Vejle, one of the best restaurants in the city of Region of Southern Denmark. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,523 customers.

Locals also recommend L'angolo Italiano as one of the best restaurants in the city of Region of Southern Denmark. L'angolo Italiano is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 806 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Region of Southern Denmark is Tortilla Flats Restaurante Mexicano. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 722 customers.

After dinner, visit Charly's Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Region of Southern Denmark. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Lucky's Sports-bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 331 customers.

Alternatively, Ølstuen is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Region of Southern Denmark. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 118 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Denmark!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Denmark, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Region of Southern Denmark. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Aarhus. You’ll stay in Aarhus for 3 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Region of Southern Denmark’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Region of Southern Denmark, start your day with a visit to the amazing Jelling Church. This much-appreciated church building and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 138 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church. This must-see tourist destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,168 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Kongernes Jelling to make the most of your road trip across Denmark. The spectacular Kongernes Jelling is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,137 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Region of Southern Denmark has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Aarhus. Aarhus offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Piccolina. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 918 reviews.

The remarkable Reataurant Kohalen is another top restaurant in Aarhus we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 755 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurant ET is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Aarhus, the fantastic Tir Na nÓg - Irish Gastropub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,583 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sherlock Holmes Pub. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Mig og Ølsnedkeren. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Denmark!

On day 7 of your road trip across Denmark, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Aarhus. You’ll stay in Aarhus for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Atlantic, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Aarhus. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 5,905 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Aarhus is the 4-star Radisson Blu Scandinavia. The hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 5,409 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Aarhus is the 3-star Zleep Hotel Aarhus Skejby. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,571 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Aarhus, like the outstanding Moesgaard Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,866 visitors and gathers around 368,656 every year.

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Aarhus. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,139 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Aarhus is the extraordinary The Old Town. This museum gets more than 546,485 visitors on an annual basis and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 16,765 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden. Around 4,577 visitors have given this park an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Come to Aarhus prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Aarhus.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Raadhuus Kafeen, after your day of exploring the city of Aarhus. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

KöD Aarhus is another of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,108 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus is Restaurant Madklubben Århus. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

Locals recommend Mikkeller bar, one of the best bars in the city of Aarhus, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Aarhus, Die kleine Bierstube. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 564 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Denmark.

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Aarhus, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Aarhus.

Today you'll explore the city of Hornslet. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Mols Bjerge National Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,620 visitors.

Kalø Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Hornslet. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,020 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Denmark to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Aarhus.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus, like Mefisto. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 807 customers.

Teater Bodega is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Aarhus. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Aarhus, Erlings Jazz- & Ølbar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 321 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Denmark!

Day 9 of your road trip through Denmark gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Copenhagen for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Region Zealand is the amazing The Great Belt Bridge. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,917 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible lutheran cathedral, Roskilde Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,678 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Region Zealand is the outstanding Viking Ship Museum. This popular harbour museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,116 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Denmark. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Copenhagen, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After dinner, visit Mikkeller & Friends, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,293 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Globe Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,014 customers.

Alternatively, Ørsted Ølbar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Copenhagen. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Denmark!

Day 10 of your road trip in Denmark is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Copenhagen before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Kongens Nytorv is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Copenhagen. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,699 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Copenhagen and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Denmark.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Copenhagen at Puk before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,848 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Copenhagen. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Denmark!