60 days in Denmark Itinerary

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Copenhagen: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (in Humlebaek), Roskilde (Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Domkirke) and Helsingoer (Holger Danske & Kronborg). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours, wander the streets of Stroeget, and visit Christiania.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Copenhagen online itinerary builder.

New York City, USA to Copenhagen is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in June, expect Copenhagen to be a bit cooler, temps between 67°F and 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can travel to Roenne.

Rønne is the largest town on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea. Change things up with these side-trips from Roenne: Balka Beach (in Balka), Salomens Kapel (in Allinge) and Dueodde Beach (in Dueodde). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Kraemmerhuset kunsthandvaerk, delve into the distant past at Hammershus, identify plant and animal life at Hammerknuden, Slotslyngen, and take a leisurely stroll along Allinge Havn.

To see maps and more tourist information, use the Roenne travel itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Copenhagen to Roenne with the Route module. June in Roenne sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Skagen.

Skagen is Denmark's northernmost town and the area surrounding it. Venture out of the city with trips to Keramoda (in Lonstrup), Hirtshals Fyr (in Hirtshals) and Strandfogedgaarden I Rubjerg (in Lokken). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Grenen, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kandestederne, identify plant and animal life at Spirbakke Mile Og Sandmilen, and shop like a local with Galleri Bo.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Skagen trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Roenne to Skagen with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in June, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Aarhus.

Located on the sea, Aarhus blends a world city with a small-town feel. Home to a young population, the city has a reputation for producing internationally known pop and rock musicians.

Change things up with these side-trips from Aarhus: Silkeborg (Museum Jorn Silkeborg & The sculptur 'Dreng og Skildpadde'). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Den Gamle By, tour the pleasant surroundings at Brabrandstien, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Garden and the Greenhouses, and look and learn at Aros Aarhus Kunstmuseum.

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Traveling by car from Skagen to Aarhus takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Skagen in July, Aarhus is a bit cooler at night with lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Odense.

The capital of the island of Funen, Odense represents the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, who penned such classics as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling." Denmark's third-largest city proudly displays its link to the famous writer with museums, sculptures, and public art installations dedicated to Andersen and his stories.

Get out of town with these interesting Odense side-trips: De Japanske Haver (in Broby), Hartevaerket (in Kolding) and Dyrehaven Vejle (in Vejle). There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Egeskov Castle, stroll around Guldagergaard Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinitatis Kirke Fredericia, and see the interesting displays at Johannes Larsen Museet.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Odense driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Aarhus to Odense in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Store Heddinge.

Store Heddinge is a Danish town in Region Sjælland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Store Heddinge: Borremosen (in Nykobing Falster), Torkilstrup Molle (in Eskilstrup) and Vordingborg (Klintholm Havn & Gaasetaarnet). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Stevns Klint, brush up on your military savvy at Cold War Museum Stevnsfort, don't miss a visit to Skt. Katharina Kirke, and pause for some serene contemplation at Hojerup Ny Kirke.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Store Heddinge online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Odense to Store Heddinge in 2 hours. In July in Store Heddinge, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Aero.

Most visitors remember their trip to Aero by a unique blend of scenery, culture, history, and food.

Aero is known for museums, nature, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tee off at Aero Golf Club, take in the exciting artwork at Galleri Rita Lund Malerier, take a memorable drive along Eriks Hale, and examine the collection at Marstal Sofartsmuseum.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Aero trip planner.

Getting from Store Heddinge to Aero by car takes about 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Soenderborg.

Sønderborg HistoryPrior to the Second Schleswig War of 1864, Sønderborg was situated in the Duchy of Schleswig, a Danish fief, so its history is properly included in the contentious history of Schleswig-Holstein. Get out of town with these interesting Soenderborg side-trips: Vedsted So (in Vojens), Hoejer (Vidaslusen & Graensestenene i Rudbol) and Haderslev (Haderslev Dampark, Dyrehaven Ved Haderslev, &more). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Gendarmstien, brush up on your military savvy at FN Museet, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Gendarm Path, and examine the collection at Sonderborg Slot.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Soenderborg holiday maker tool.

Traveling by car from Aero to Soenderborg takes 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Soenderborg can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can go by car to Billund.

Billund centers around everything LEGGO, as the seat of the internationally renowed company's headquarters (and also home to the Billund airport, built by the LEGGO company).

Venture out of the city with trips to Veno Church (in Struer), Midtjyllands kunstcenter (in Bryrup) and Marbaek-Omraadet (in Esbjerg). Pack the 3rd (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at LEGOLAND Billund. There's still lots to do: have fun at LEGO House, shop like a local with Ribe Glas ved Erna Moeller, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ribe Domkirke, and head off the coast to Mandoe.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Billund trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Soenderborg to Billund in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Soenderborg in July since evenings lows in Billund dip to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.