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

    Arrive at Copenhagen Airport, pick up your rental car, and drive 20–30 mins into the city. Explore charming streets: stroll colorful Nyhavn canal, visit the Little Mermaid statue, and see Amalienborg Palace. Walk through Kongens Nytorv and Town Hall Square before settling into your hotel today.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  2. 2
    Castles and Coastal Roads

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive north along scenic Strandvejen coastal road to visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, then Fredensborg Castle gardens. Continue to Elsinore (Helsingør) to explore Kronborg Castle, setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Enjoy coastal stops before returning for your second night.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  3. 3
    Roskilde, Funen, and Kolding

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive 40 mins west to Roskilde to visit Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum. Cross Great Belt Bridge to Funen island, stopping in Nyborg for historic ramparts, then Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace. Conclude with a drive to Kolding for the night stay.

    Overnight in Kolding.

  4. 4
    Kolding, Ribe, and Fanø Island

    Breakfast at hotel. Begin in Kolding visiting historic Koldinghus Castle. Drive to Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town, known for medieval streets. Continue to Esbjerg to view “Man Meets the Sea” sculptures, then take a short ferry to Fanø Island to enjoy beaches and natural scenery before sleeping here.

    Overnight in Fano.

  5. 5
    Jelling and Aalborg

    Breakfast at hotel. Leave Fanø for Jelling to see UNESCO Jelling Runestones linked to Viking heritage. Continue through Viborg to admire its cathedral before arriving in Aalborg. In Aalborg, visit the Lindholm Høje Viking burial site and explore the vibrant city center during your evening.

    Overnight in Aalborg.

  6. 6
    Skagen and Grenen

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive north from Aalborg to Skagen, Denmark’s northernmost town. Stop at Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse for dramatic coastal views. In Skagen, venture to Grenen where the North Sea and Baltic Sea converge in a unique natural phenomenon. Return to Aalborg for your second night.

    Overnight in Aalborg.

  7. 7
    Aarhus

    Breakfast at hotel. Depart Aalborg south to Aarhus, stopping in Hobro for Fyrkat Viking fortress. In Aarhus, explore top highlights including ARoS Art Museum, open-air Den Gamle By museum, and the historic Latin Quarter filled with shops and local cafés. Enjoy your evening in Aarhus tonight.

    Overnight in Aarhus.

  8. 8
    Ferry to Sjælland and Copenhagen

    Breakfast at hotel. Board the ferry over to Sjælland Island today. Upon arrival in Odden, continue your journey back to Copenhagen. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure strolling the city, dining, or relaxing at your own comfortable pace before your final overnight stay in the capital.

    Overnight in Copenhagen.

  9. 9
    Departure from Copenhagen

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Copenhagen Airport to return your rental car and catch your departure flight home. If time permits, squeeze in last-minute shopping or take a final quick stroll around the vibrant city streets to wrap up your memorable trip through Denmark. End of tour today.

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