Copenhagen is undoubtedly a city worth visiting with its beautiful architecture and exciting cultural life, but you can explore what the rest of Denmark has to offer without having to travel far from the city. Here are 5 best day trips from Copenhagen, which we think are absolutely worth visiting.
1. Helsingør and Kronborg Castle
Located a 50-minute train ride north of Copenhagen, this quaint town is bustling with things to do and see. Enjoy a stroll along the old narrow cobbled streets or learn more about maritime history and craft at the award-winning M/S Maritime Museum of Denm
2. Roskilde and the Viking Museum
Located only 30 minutes away from Copenhagen right by a picturesque fjord, the former Danish capital is the perfect day trip for history enthusiasts. Experience what it was like to be a Viking by taking a sailing trip onboard one of the ships of the Roskilde Viking Ship Museum. Take a journey back through 800 years of history at the Roskilde Cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn more about the Viking kings and the Cathedral’s gothic architecture. If you are planning on vising Denmark at the end of June, try to get tickets to the world-famous Roskilde Festival, the largest and one of the oldest festivals in Northern Europe, and spend a day or two enjoying world-class musical performances, and a lively and bustling atmosphere of freedom and artistic expression.
3. Explore the South of Sweden
Why not kill two birds with one stone by visiting two countries during one trip? Take a 38-minute train round across the Øresund Sound to the Swedish city of Malmö from Copenhagen for a day trip full of cultural experiences, architectural marvels, shopping, and good food. We recommend gazing at Scandinavia’s tallest building – The Turning Torso – which is visible from all over Malmö and grabbing a bite to eat at the Malmö Saluhall food market. However, the southern part of Sweden has more to offer, and it is easy to get around the area with public transportation. Read up on the region’s attractions on Visit Sweden’s website.
4. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and ARKEN
No list of day trips from Copenhagen would be complete without mentioning the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art or ARKEN Museum of Modern Art. Both museums feature stunning permanent modern art collections and temporary exhibitions by world-renowned artists. We have a whole blog post describing the sights in more detail, which you can find here.
5. Cliffs of Møn
One place that takes a bit longer to get to, but which is absolutely worth the trip is Cliffs of Møn, also known as Møns Klint. This UNESCO biosphere reserve includes a series of cliffs towering at 128 meters above the Baltic Sea, as well as the surrounding flora and fauna, totaling at an area of 450 square kilometers. A day trip to Cliffs of Møn is the perfect getaway if you want to enjoy peace and quiet surrounded by beautiful, well-preserved nature.
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