1 day · on foot

The essentials in 24 hours

A first day linking the harbour, the royal quarter, the rooftops of the old town and, if the season allows, Tivoli.

The Copenhagen you dream of seeing

  1. Nyhavn — 45 min. The old harbour with its colourful façades: the image of Copenhagen everyone has already seen, and which you should still go and see.
  2. Amalienborg and the changing of the guard — 1 h 15. Four Rococo palaces around an octagonal square: the residence of the royal family, with a museum in one of them.
  3. Canal tour — 1 h. The city seen from the water: the most relaxing way to take in Nyhavn, Christianshavn and the Opera House in one go.
  4. Round Tower (Rundetaarn) — 45 min. A 17th-century observatory reached not by a staircase, but by a spiral ramp.
  5. Tivoli Gardens — 3 h. An amusement park and pleasure garden since 1843, in the heart of the city. It is best enjoyed at nightfall.
Please noteTo see the changing of the guard, aim to be on Amalienborg square just before noon. Outside the Tivoli season, the itinerary will suggest replacing this stop.