Fairy Tale Denmark

Self-drive through Denmark at your own pace, starting in Copenhagen with its canals and landmarks. Visit fairytale castles, H.C. Andersen’s birthplace in Odense, Aarhus, and Kronborg Castle. Enjoy scenic drives and rich Danish heritage on a flexible tour.

Duration

6 Days / 5 Nights

PRICE

959

PEOPLE GOING

116+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Arrival and Exploring Copenhagen

    Pick up your rental car at Copenhagen Airport and head downtown. Spend your afternoon strolling through historic Nyhavn, relaxing in local parks, or visiting landmarks like Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  2. 2
    Roskilde and Odense

    Drive to Roskilde to see its Cathedral and Viking Ship Museum. Cross the Great Belt Bridge to Funen Island, optionally stopping at moated Egeskov Castle. Continue to Odense to explore riverfront parks and the Andersen Museum.

    Overnight in Odense.

  3. 3
    Odense to Aarhus via Jelling

    Drive to Jelling to see Viking rune stones and burial mounds. Head to Aarhus to visit the Den Gamle By open-air museum, explore the Latin Quarter, or browse contemporary artwork at the ARoS Art Museum in the afternoon.

    Overnight in Aarhus.

  4. 4
    Aarhus to North Zealand via Ferry

    Take the car ferry from Aarhus to Sjaellands Odde on Zealand. Drive to North Zealand to explore lakefront Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød and Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle in Helsingør along the scenic Øresund coast.

    Overnight in North Zealand.

  5. 5
    Castles of North Zealand and Return to Copenhagen

    Visit regional landmarks like Fredensborg Palace before returning to Copenhagen. Spend your final evening revisiting favorite city neighborhoods, visiting local museums, or dining at waterfront restaurants.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  6. 6
    Departure from Copenhagen

    Drive to Copenhagen Airport and return your rental car. Squeeze in last-minute shopping or a café visit for a final Danish pastry before boarding your flight home. End of tour.

Tour Highlights
    • Nyhavn Canal Distric
    • Amalienborg Palace
    • Little Mermaid
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Copenhagen with breakfast1
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Odense with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Aarhus with breakfast
  • 1 nights hotel accomodation in North Zealand 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 6 Days
  • Unlimited kilometers included


Accommodation:

  • 5 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, or the Little Mermaid
  • Roskilde Cathedral
  • Viking Ship Museum
  • Egeskov Castle
  • Hans Christian Andersen Museum and childhood home
  • Jelling Rune Stones
  • Latin Quarter or ARoS Art Museum
  • Frederiksborg Castle
  • Kronborg Castle in Helsingør

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