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Introduction to Copenhagen

Copenhagen, known for its incredible Amalienborg, The Round Tower, and City Hall Square, is a travel destination everyone should visit once in their lifetime. This municipality in the Capital Region of Denmark, has plenty of experiences to offer curious travelers. Home to a variety of natural beauty and architecture, a unique historical background, and a culture as rich as its population of more than 633 thousand people, Copenhagen is truly one of the main highlights of Denmark.

Easily accessible from the Copenhagen airport, Copenhagen is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Denmark. Travelers looking to experience the best of Denmark often choose to stay in Copenhagen.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the town of Copenhagen below!

Top services in Copenhagen

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Copenhagen, Denmark. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 397 airlines that fly to Denmark. Browse the 224 top-rated tours available to you in Copenhagen. Compare the rates and services of the 6 types of places to stay in Copenhagen and the 7 car rental companies offering CDW insurance coverage. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Copenhagen.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Copenhagen, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Copenhagen on your vacation in Denmark.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Copenhagen from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the town of Copenhagen!

Learn more about Denmark

There are many reasons to visit the town of Copenhagen, but a trip to Denmark needs no explanation.

Exploring Denmark, which spans 42,926 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Denmark offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Amalienborg, The Round Tower, and the City Hall Square, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Denmark.

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What to see in Copenhagen

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Copenhagen has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the town.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the town of Copenhagen.

Top attractions in Copenhagen

Home to plenty of top attractions, Copenhagen is more than just a wonderful town in Denmark. Copenhagen is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Denmark.

One fascinating sight in Copenhagen is the unforgettable Amalienborg. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the town, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Copenhagen. This remarkable attraction is located at Amalienborg Slotsplads 5, 1257 København K, Denmark and is open for visitors Monday - Friday, between 10:00-16:00.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Denmark, check out our list of top attractions in Copenhagen below. Discover the best places to visit in Copenhagen, including the fascinating Amalienborg, The Round Tower, City Hall Square, Nyhavn, and Rosenborg Castle.

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Things to do in Copenhagen

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Enrich your travel experience in Copenhagen by joining tours and activities. Copenhagen offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the town.

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Most popular experiences in Copenhagen

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the town of Copenhagen.

Copenhagen offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Historical Tours, Walking Tours, and Half-day Tours are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in Denmark.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Copenhagen by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Copenhagen

Travelers in Copenhagen can choose from 18 categories of top-rated tours and tickets. If you're curious about what the most frequently recommended experiences in the city are, Tours by vehicle is the answer.

The most popular tour in Copenhagen is the fantastic Cargo Bikes and the Science of Happiness (Small Group, Winter Edition). By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Copenhagen one of the best travel destinations in Denmark.

Copenhagen also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Copenhagen Self-Guided Audio Tour is the cheapest tour in the town, and is a popular Historical Tour. This experience costs around 5 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Copenhagen. This Historical Tour is available in 9 languages: German, Portuguese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. Around 1 traveler have given this activity an average rating of 1 star out of 5.

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Discover the best things to do in Copenhagen. Choose from 224 fantastic tours and activities available in the town.

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Vacation packages in Copenhagen

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The best and easiest way to visit Copenhagen is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Denmark.

Booking a vacation package to Copenhagen means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Copenhagen to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Copenhagen is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 154 unique vacation packages to Copenhagen, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the town of Copenhagen.

Popular types of vacations in Copenhagen

The most popular way to experience Copenhagen is by visiting the town as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in Denmark. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Copenhagen on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in Denmark, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across Denmark, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Copenhagen, there is a vacation package for you.

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Top vacation packages in Copenhagen

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in Denmark. In fact, you can choose from as many as 154 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Copenhagen, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of Denmark.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the town of Copenhagen.

For an epic vacation, discover Copenhagen and other top destinations in Denmark on a top-rated holiday like the Affordable 10-Day Relaxed Denmark Road Trip Vacation from Copenhagen to Næstved. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Copenhagen, but also in other top places to visit in Denmark. If The King's Garden, Tivoli Gardens, City Hall Square, The Round Tower, and Amalienborg are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Copenhagen, book the popular Cheap 3-Day Denmark City Break in Copenhagen and spend as little as 378 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Copenhagen, including the fantastic Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, City Hall Square, The Round Tower, and The King's New Square.

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Discover and compare 154 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful town of Copenhagen.

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How to get to Copenhagen

To get to the town of Copenhagen the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Denmark can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Copenhagen by booking flights with any of the 100 airlines that offer direct flights to Copenhagen airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Copenhagen airport are United Airlines, Ryanair, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Lufthansa. Go to this page to compare all flights to Copenhagen.

To reach the town of Copenhagen, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Copenhagen airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Copenhagen, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Copenhagen airport and Copenhagen below.

Find cheap flights to Copenhagen

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Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Copenhagen, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Denmark. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Copenhagen, Denmark, in May.

The cheapest one-way flight to Copenhagen costs around 18 EUR and is offered by the airline Ryanair. The flight leaves on June 2 at 2 and departs from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa airport in Gdańsk, Poland.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Copenhagen cost approximately 60 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on September 4 and the return flight is scheduled on September 25. The flight time is around 1 hour per way.

The return flight is operated by Sønderborg.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Denmark and the town of Copenhagen from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Copenhagen

Travelers visiting Copenhagen in Denmark can fly to Copenhagen airport directly from 2299 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Copenhagen airport and the town of Copenhagen in Denmark depart from Copenhagen airport in Copenhagen, Denmark, Albany airport in Albany, Australia, and Santa Rosa airport in Santa Rosa, Argentina.

Travelers can fly to Denmark by choosing from from 2 weekly flight(s) from Copenhagen; from 1 weekly flight(s) from Albany; and from 1 weekly flight(s) from Santa Rosa.

The airline that operates most flights to Denmark is Emirates. Emirates offers 578 scheduled flight routes to Denmark.

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Where to stay in Copenhagen

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An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a town as fantastic as Copenhagen is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Copenhagen usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Copenhagen offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the town allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Copenhagen and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Copenhagen planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

In Copenhagen, you'll find 6 different types of places to stay catering to every taste, budget, and reason for travel. For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Denmark can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Copenhagen. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the town, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Copenhagen.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Copenhagen in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Copenhagen

A trip to the fascinating Copenhagen, Denmark, means opportunities to relax at any of the 6 different types of places to stay in the town. Overall, travelers can choose from the following: 553 hotels, 366 vacation rental apartments, 11 cottages, 10 hostels, 4 guesthouses and 3 bed & breakfasts. While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Copenhagen provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Among all these choices available in the town, CABINN Copenhagen is one of the top picks of travelers in Copenhagen.

The hotel is located at Arni Magnussons Gade 1 and boasts many great utilities, including Family rooms, Gym, and Garden.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Copenhagen. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

In Copenhagen, travelers looking for an economical yet top-rated place to stay usually choose a&o Copenhagen Norrebro. For approximately 23 EUR, guests can book a comfortable Unknown at this popular hotel.

Below is a list of all 6 different types of places to stay in Copenhagen. Select the type you prefer to compare options under each category and find the best accommodation.

Top hotels in Copenhagen

Hotels are travelers' go-to accommodations in Copenhagen for the unique experience they provide. So if you're the kind of traveler who prefers staying at hotels, you'll be glad to know that the town is home to around 947 hotels.

Besides offering basic amenities, many hotels in Copenhagen provide meals and extras, such as shuttle services, spa facilities, tour desks, and other services. But because not all hotels in Copenhagen are created equal, finding the best in the town often requires careful research. For your convenience, we've done all the research to make it easier for you to check out all the top hotels in Copenhagen.

Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen offers the most luxurious rooms and is perfect for travelers looking for the ultimate 5-star hotel experience in Copenhagen. If comfort, convenience, and affordability are your non-negotiables, check out Comwell Copenhagen Portside Dolce by Wyndham, the top 4-star hotel in the town. When all you need is a pleasant place to rest and sleep in between your activities in Copenhagen, the highest-rated 3-star hotel, CPH Studio Hotel, is for you.

Below is our hand-picked list of the best hotels in the Copenhagen. Travelers are encouraged to book early as these hotels quickly reach capacity.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the town of Copenhagen on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the town of Copenhagen that match the information provided.

Car rental in Copenhagen

Stork Fountain on the Amagertorv (Amager Square) in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Copenhagen. Copenhagen has 7 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Copenhagen start from 16 EUR per day or 111.98 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is a Kia Ceed.

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Copenhagen, starting from 13.99 EUR per day or 97.96 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Kia Picanto.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Copenhagen, Denmark, below.

Popular types of car rental in Copenhagen

Discover and choose from our broad range of popular car rental options in the town of Copenhagen to find the best car for your travel plans. Travelers in Copenhagen can choose from small cars, medium cars, large cars, estate cars, mini vans, SUVs, convertibles, premium cars, camper vans, mini campers, vans, cars. All car rentals come with CDW insurance for added protection throughout your trip.

Renting a car is a popular choice among travelers who want to explore Denmark at their own pace. The most popular type of car rental among small groups of travelers in Copenhagen is a TopLevel.

Another very popular type of car to rent in Copenhagen is a TopLevel. This car is particularly popular among couples and solo travelers touring the town of Copenhagen.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful town of Copenhagen. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Copenhagen, Denmark, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Popular destinations to visit after Copenhagen

Copenhagen old town, Nyhavn harbour.

The town of Copenhagen is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in Denmark. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that Denmark has it all.

Denmark is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in Denmark that are as magical as the town of Copenhagen. The most popular travel destinations in Denmark are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in Denmark

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in Denmark. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Copenhagen

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A taste of Denmark through a visit to Copenhagen can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Copenhagen to another remarkable destination in Denmark.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the town of Copenhagen to other spectacular locations in Denmark, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

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Traveling to another city or region in Denmark? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Copenhagen to different local destinations.

Enter all the necessary information and click or tap on the Search button to see a list of the available domestic flights in Denmark on the selected dates.

Popular domestic flights from Copenhagen

Travelers in Denmark can catch flights to domestic airports in Bornholm, Billund, Anholt, Aarhus, and Aalborg. Domestic flights in Denmark are operated by 6 airlines: Norwegian International, DAT Danish Air Transport, Ryanair, SAS, and Copehagen Air Taxi. There are around 9 scheduled flight routes operating to Copenhagen on a weekly basis.

From Copenhagen, travelers can book scheduled flights to 6 domestic destinations. The most popular flights from Copenhagen depart to many top-rated destinations in Denmark and are offered by Norwegian International, DAT Danish Air Transport, and Ryanair.

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