6-Day Denmark road trip from Aarhus to Svendborg and Copenhagen

Cityscape of Aarhus in Denmark.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Denmark.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Denmark. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Aarhus, 1 night in Svendborg, and 2 nights in Copenhagen, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Denmark. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Aarhus, Svendborg, Copenhagen, and Odense. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Denmark you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Aarhus, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Denmark, including the stunning Rundetaarn and City Hall Square.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Denmark. From the magnificent Nyhavn to the breathtaking Amalienborg and Christiania, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Aarhus, Svendborg, Copenhagen, and Odense, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Denmark. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Denmark.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Denmark. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Denmark.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Denmark.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Denmark has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Denmark. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Denmark extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Denmark fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Denmark today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Cityscape of Aarhus in Denmark.Aarhus / 2 nights
Scenic summer view of Nyhavn pier with color buildings, ships, yachts and other boats in the Old Town of Copenhagen, DenmarkCopenhagen / 2 nights
Odense Kommune - town in DenmarkOdense
Capital Denmark - region in DenmarkCapital Denmark
Svendborg / 1 night

Map

Attractions

Photo of Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark.Tivoli Gardens
Christiania
Photo of the Royal Palace Amalienborg is an architectural complex of the Rococo style in Copenhagen, Denmark.Amalienborg
Photo of the Rundetaarn, or Rundetårn (Round Tower), is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark.Rundetaarn
Photo of Scenic summer view of Nyhavn pier with colorful buildings and boats in Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark.Nyhavn
City Hall Square, Copenhagen Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, DenmarkCity Hall Square
Photo of National Aquarium Denmark ,the Blue Planet.The Blue Planet
Photo of scenic summer sunset view of Nyhavn pier with color buildings, ships, yachts and other boats in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark.Den Gamle By
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, Aarhus Municipality, Central Denmark Region, DenmarkARoS Aarhus Art Museum
Photo of Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod, Denmark.Frederiksborg Castle
Photo of Moesgaard Museum, Aarhus Municipality, Central Denmark Region, Denmark.Moesgaard Museum
Odense Zoo, Odense Kommune, Region of Southern Denmark, DenmarkOdense Zoo
Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden, Aarhus Municipality, Central Denmark Region, DenmarkGreenhouses in the Botanical Garden
The Great Belt Bridge, Slagelse Municipality, Region Zealand, DenmarkThe Great Belt Bridge
Photo of aerial view of the Famous Infinite Bridge in Aarhus, Denmark.The Infinite Bridge
Photo of Marselisborg Palace is a royal residence of the Danish Royal Family in Aarhus, Denmark.Marselisborg Palace

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Round trip
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Round trip
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Flights

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Travelers

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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Aarhus - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Aarhus - arrival day

  • Aarhus - Arrival day
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  • The Infinite Bridge
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Your road trip adventure in Denmark begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Aarhus. You’ll stay in Aarhus for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Aarhus has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Infinite Bridge. This attraction is a footbridge and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,463 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 Aarhus, Piccolina. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus is Reataurant Kohalen. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 755 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant ET as one of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

Aarhus also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Aarhus is Tir Na nÓg - Irish Gastropub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,583 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Aarhus is Sherlock Holmes Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Locals also enjoy Mig og Ølsnedkeren. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Denmark!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Aarhus and Svendborg

Day 2

Day 2 – Aarhus and Svendborg

  • Aarhus
  • Svendborg
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Drive 199 km, 2 hours 44 min

  • ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
  • Den Gamle By
  • Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden
  • Moesgaard Museum
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Denmark, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Aarhus. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Svendborg. You’ll stay in Svendborg for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Aarhus’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Aarhus, start your day with a visit to the amazing ARoS Aarhus Art Museum. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,139 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating The Old Town. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16,765 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible The Old Town welcomes 546,485 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden to make the most of your road trip across Denmark. The spectacular Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,577 visitors.

The lovely Moesgaard Museum is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 9,866 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 368,656 visits every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Aarhus has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Svendborg. Svendborg 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 Restaurant Svendborgsund. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 997 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Resumé is another top restaurant in Svendborg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 313 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Hotel Svendborg is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Svendborg, the fantastic Spillestedet Kammerateriet. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful HANSTED. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 197 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Café Rouge Svendborg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 126 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Denmark!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Region Zealand, Capital Region of Denmark, and Copenhagen

Day 3

Day 3 – Region Zealand, Capital Region of Denmark, and Copenhagen

  • Capital Denmark
  • Copenhagen
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Drive 290 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • The Great Belt Bridge
  • Frederiksborg Castle
  • The Blue Planet
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Denmark. Today, you'll wake up in Svendborg and embark on a scenic drive to Copenhagen, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Svendborg 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 Svendborg. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 4,917 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Frederiksborg Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,626 visitors. Around 285,000 people visit Frederiksborg Palace every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Høst. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,256 customers.

Locals also recommend Schønnemann, another of the best restaurants in Copenhagen. Schønnemann is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,289 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Olive Kitchen & Bar. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Taphouse to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Copenhagen, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,962 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

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!

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Day 4 – Copenhagen

Day 4

Day 4 – Copenhagen

  • Copenhagen
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Drive 4 km, 37 min

  • Rundetaarn
  • City Hall Square
  • Tivoli Gardens
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On day 4 of your road trip across Denmark, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Copenhagen. You’ll stay in Copenhagen for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Kong Arthur, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Copenhagen. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,135 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Copenhagen is the 5-star Skt. Petri. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,971 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Copenhagen is the 3-star Moxy Copenhagen Sydhavnen. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 1,758 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 Copenhagen, like the outstanding Rundetaarn. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 22,608 visitors and gathers around 580,000 every year.

City Hall Square is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Copenhagen. This incredible attraction is a square and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 20,142 visitors.

Come to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Maple Casual Dining, after your day of exploring the city of Copenhagen. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 599 customers.

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

Locals recommend Mikkeller Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,827 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Copenhagen, Restaurant Tight. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

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

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Day 5 – Copenhagen, Odense, and Aarhus

Day 5

Day 5 – Copenhagen, Odense, and Aarhus

  • Copenhagen
  • Odense
  • Aarhus
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Drive 313 km, 3 hours 55 min

  • Nyhavn
  • Amalienborg
  • Christiania
  • Odense Zoo
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Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the city of Copenhagen and the city of Odense. You’ll stay in Aarhus for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Copenhagen today is Nyhavn. This excellent attraction is a canal that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,620 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Amalienborg, an outstanding royal palace, in the city of Copenhagen. Around 25,593 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Copenhagen is Christiania. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,734 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Denmark, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Denmark. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Aarhus.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus, Raadhuus Kafeen. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

Locals recommend KöD Aarhus as one of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus. KöD Aarhus 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. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Aarhus, Mikkeller bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Die kleine Bierstube. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 564 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Denmark with a toast!

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Day 6 – Aarhus - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Aarhus - departure day

  • Aarhus - Departure day
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  • Marselisborg Palace
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Day 6 of your road trip in Denmark is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Aarhus 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.

Marselisborg Palace is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Aarhus. This building and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,611 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Aarhus at Mefisto before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 807 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Teater Bodega for your last chance at a meal in the city of Aarhus. The Teater Bodega restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 805 customers.

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

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