Explore Denmark at Your Own Pace

Explore Denmark on a 9-day self-drive adventure from Copenhagen. Discover Viking sites, fairy-tale castles, medieval towns, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, ending where the North and Baltic seas meet. This trip seamlessly blends rich cultural heritage with dramatic landscapes.

Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

PRICE

2,199

PEOPLE GOING

116+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Day 1: Arrival in Copenhagen

    Pick up your rental car at Copenhagen Airport and drive to the city center. Explore Nyhavn’s colorful streets, the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace, Kongens Nytorv, and Town Hall Square at your own pace.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  2. 2
    Castles and Coastal Roads

    Drive the scenic Strandvejen coastal road to Hillerød’s Frederiksborg Castle and Fredensborg Castle gardens. Continue to Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, Hamlet’s setting, taking in coastal views before returning to Copenhagen.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  3. 3
    Roskilde, Funen, and Kolding

    Drive to Roskilde to visit the Cathedral and Viking Ship Museum. Cross the Great Belt Bridge to Funen, with optional stops in Nyborg and Andersen’s hometown, Odense. Finish your journey in Kolding for the night.

    Overnight in Kolding.

  4. 4
    Kolding, Ribe, and Fanø Island

    Visit Koldinghus Castle in Kolding, then drive to Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town. Stop in Esbjerg to see the “Man Meets the Sea” sculptures before taking a short ferry ride to Fanø Island to enjoy its beaches.

    Overnight on Fanø.

  5. 5
    Jelling and Aalborg

    Leave Fanø for Jelling to view the UNESCO Viking Runestones. Continue through Viborg to see its cathedral, then head to Aalborg to explore the city center and the Lindholm Høje Viking burial site.

    Overnight in Aalborg.

  6. 6
    Skagen and Grenen

    Drive north from Aalborg to Skagen, stopping at Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse for coastal views. Continue to Grenen to see the North and Baltic Seas collide. Return to Aalborg for your second night.

    Overnight in Aalborg.

  7. 7
    Aarhus

    Head south from Aalborg, stopping at Fyrkat Viking fortress in Hobro. Arrive in Aarhus to explore the ARoS Art Museum, Den Gamle By open-air museum, and the charming Latin Quarter filled with shops and cafés.

    Overnight in Aarhus.

  8. 8
    Ferry to Sjælland and Copenhagen

    Take the ferry to Sjælland Island, landing at Odden. Continue your drive back to Copenhagen and enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  9. Departure from Copenhagen
    9

    Drive to Copenhagen Airport to return your rental car and catch your flight home. Squeeze in last-minute city strolls or shopping if time allows before departure. End of tour.

Tour Highlights
    • Stroll in Nyhavn Canal District – FREE
    • Iconoc Little Mermaid Statue – FREE
    • Amalienbborg palace – YES/NO
    • Kongens Nytrov – FREE
    • Town Hall Square – FREE
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Copenhagen with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Kolding with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Fano with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Aalborg with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Aarhus with breakfast

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium Rental Car for 9 Days
  • Unlimited kilometers included


Accommodation:

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Copenhagen Highlights
  • Frederiksborg Castle (Hillerød)
  • Fredensborg Castle gardens
  • Roskilde Cathedral
  • Viking Ship Museum
  • Koldinghus Castle
  • Man Meets the Sea sculptures
  • Grenen, where the North Sea and Baltic Sea meet
  • Fyrkat Viking fortress
  • Aarhus highlights (ARoS, Den Gamle By, Latin Quarter)

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