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1. Footsteps of the Viking Age: 10 days in Denmark

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Exploring Copenhagen on a bicycle is one of the best ways to see Denmark's capital.
Cityscape of Aarhus on a sunny day in Denmark.
Uncover the charm of Aarhus, where a vibrant cultural scene meets stunning coastal beauty.
Day 1 Land in Copenhagen and discover the city
Day 2 Explore the Danish capital and its most famous landmarks
Day 3 Take a morning canal cruise, then visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod, explore Helsingør on foot and see its Kronborg Castle. Overnight in Copenhagen
Day 4 Head for Roskilde and investigate the Viking Ship Museum, then cross over Storebælt Bridge to Funen and stay overnight in a castle
Day 5 Tour Egeskov Castle, stop over in Odense and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, then continue to Ribe
Day 6 Sightsee the Jelling Stones, then leave Jelling for Viborg, then uncover the Lindholm Høje Viking Burial Site in Aalborg
Day 7 Navigate the North Jutland region, checking out Skagen and its Grenen split sandbank
Day 8 Enjoy the Fyrkat Viking Museum in Hobro and overnight in Aarhus
Day 9 Board a ferry to Zealand and from Odden, make your way back to Copenhagen
Day 10 Wish the capital farewell, where the expedition concludes

Calling all The Last Kingdom fans! Feel just like a Viking Dane during this riveting adventure across Denmark, focusing on the fortresses, folklore and farmsteads once ruled by Norsemen all those centuries ago. Kickstart things in Copenhagen for the first three days, veering away from the capital towards Roskilde where you can spend the night in a real castle. Driving along some of the country’s most stunningly scenic routes like the Strandvejen coastal road, you’ll get to explore real burial sites, Denmark’s oldest town, Ribe, Viking museums and villages, traditional architecture and oceanic landscapes that inspired Danish painters up north. During these 10 days, you can also experience other important historical destinations such as Helsingør with its association with WWII and the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Odense. See all Denmark holiday packages.

2. Scandinavian Capitals, Norway & Sweden: Denmark in 10 Days

View of Oslo, one of the best places to visit in Norway.
Explore Oslo's rich history at Akershus Fortress, stroll through Vigeland Park's sculptures, and visit the iconic Viking Ship Museum.
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Day 1 Arrive in Copenhagen
Day 2 Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Copenhagen
Day 3 Pick up souvenirs or last-minute tours before catching the overnight ferry to Oslo
Day 4 Wake up in Norway, disembark in Oslo, then road trip through Hønefoss, Nesbyen, Gol, Geilo, Hardangervidda mountains, visiting Vøringsfossen waterfall, and finally arrive in Eidfjord
Day 5 Cross the Hardangerfjord via the Hardanger Bridge, visit Norheimsund village, and arrive in Bergen and go fish-tasting at the local market followed by an afternoon of sightseeing
Day 6 Transfer to Gudvangen, take a ferry across Naeroyfjord, hop off in Flåm village, set off on a Flamsbana train ride journey up the mountain to the Myrdal station, then continue onward to Hemsedal
Day 7 Drive from Hemsedal to Oslo, and here, enjoy an evening city walking tour
Day 8 Take the day to explore Oslo and do some souvenir shopping
Day 9 Cross countries from Oslo into Sweden through the Värmland County, have lunch in Karlstad, then say hello to Stockholm
Day 10 Lap up an in-depth morning city tour, then this adventure comes to an end

In 10 days, you can get a taste of Denmark, Norway and Sweden and their capital cities. Utilize ferries to get around and cross legendary fjords steeped in Viking legends. Tick off Danish emblems in Copenhagen like Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace and the Little Mermaid statue. On the fourth day, enter Norwegian lands. Sail between inlets to cover the fifth longest fjord in the world, Hardangerfjord, as well as one of the lengthiest suspension bridges: Hardanger. Drink in unparalleled views from Flåm village nestled between Aurlandsfjord. Spend time in the “capital of the fjords” i.e., Bergen, and end on a high in Stockholm, Sweden. See all 10-day Denmark travel packages.

Planning a trip to Denmark for 10 days?

With 10 days in Denmark, one can travel the length and breadth of the country. Getting around is very easy thanks to its 2,667-kilometer railway network and local bus service, both of which are very reliable. If you would like to skip the planning process and directly hop aboard the fun journey, sign up for Denmark holiday packages. Don’t see what you like? You can browse through our tailor-made Denmark vacations that you can request tweaks to.

More information:
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Published by Marie Storm, updated on September 4, 2024
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