One-Week Denmark Road Trip from Copenhagen to 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 Nyhavn. This attraction is a canal and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,428 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.

Another of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen is Mikkeller Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,827 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-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 town of Copenhagen, like the extraordinary City Hall Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,852 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, Restaurant Tight 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 1,589 customers.

Mikkeller & Friends 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 1,293 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 town of Copenhagen is the stunning Amalienborg. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,341 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Rosenborg Castle Gardens in the town of Copenhagen. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,653 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the town of Copenhagen is the incredible Rosenborg Castle. This attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,273 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Torvehallerne. This market hall and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,675 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Rundetaarn. This observation tower is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 21,378 visitors. Around 580,000 travelers visit Rundetaarn every year.

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.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Copenhagen that locals enjoy, eat at Puk. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,848 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen, The Globe Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,014 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Copenhagen, we recommend the cocktails at Ørsted Ølbar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 915 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Copenhagen is The Shamrock Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 938 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 Region of Southern Denmark, 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.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Egeskov Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,264 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Flammen Vejle. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,523 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Tortilla Flats Restaurante Mexicano. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 722 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Garage Burgerbar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Region of Southern Denmark, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 942 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Charly's Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Charly's Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

Lucky's Sports-bar 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 331 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!

You’ll stay in Aarhus for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Region of Southern Denmark today is Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church. This excellent attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,081 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 town, 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 could then travel to Himmelbjerget for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a hill and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,360 visitors.

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, Piccolina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 918 customers.

Locals recommend Reataurant Kohalen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus. Reataurant Kohalen is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 755 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Aarhus is Restaurant ET. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Aarhus, Tir Na nÓg - Irish Gastropub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,583 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Sherlock Holmes Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,097 customers.

Mig og Ølsnedkeren is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Aarhus. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip across Denmark, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Aarhus. You’ll stay in Aarhus 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 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 5,776 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 town of Aarhus, like the outstanding Moesgaard Museum. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,502 visitors and gathers around 368,656 every year.

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum is another popular attraction you could visit in the town of Aarhus. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,721 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the town 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 16,139 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden. Around 4,572 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 Gedulgt, 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 4.6 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Aarhus, Mikkeller bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Die kleine Bierstube is also one of the best bars in the city of Aarhus. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 564 customers.

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

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Copenhagen. You’ll stay in Copenhagen for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Region Zealand’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Region Zealand, start your day with a visit to the amazing The Great Belt Bridge. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,757 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Forest Tower. This observation tower and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,232 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Roskilde Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Denmark. The spectacular Roskilde Cathedral is a lutheran cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,488 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Region Zealand has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Copenhagen. Copenhagen 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 Vækst. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 1,330 reviews.

The remarkable Restaurant Barr is another top restaurant in Copenhagen we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,036 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Copenhagen, the fantastic ARK. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Charlie's Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 729 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Dexter's. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 486 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Denmark!

Day 8 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 15,928 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’ll then say farewell to Copenhagen. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Denmark!