DAY TRIPS

The 10 best day trips from Copenhagen (2026)

Are you looking to take a day trip from Copenhagen? We’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll share our favorite trips from the city. Whether you are looking to spend the day in nature or want to learn more about Danish culture and its museums, this list has something for you.

1. Tisvilde

Tisvilde is a beautiful, quaint town in Northern Seeland that is especially popular with locals in the summer months.

Only about an hour and a half from Copenhagen by train, the town is best known for its long stretch of sandy beach and the beautiful Tisvilde Hegn forest right behind it. You’ve also got a cute street with many Danish shops that you’ll fall in love with.

Take the S-train to Hillerød and switch to the local train towards Tisvildeleje. From Hillerød, the local train also connects to Gilleleje, another lovely coastal town just a short ride away, and Hundested a bit further along.

If you have the time, consider making a loop of the north coast, stopping in a few towns along the way.

2. Helsingør and Kronborg Slot

Helsingør is an easy 45-minute train ride from Copenhagen Central Station, with trains running every 20 minutes. Once you get off, it’s about a 10-minute walk along the harbour to Kronborg Slot, also known as Hamlet’s Castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The castle sits right on the water at the narrowest point of the strait between Denmark and Sweden, and the views alone make it worth the trip.

If you want to make a full day of it, take the ferry across to Helsingborg in Sweden. It runs year-round and takes about 20 minutes.

3. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Louisiana is one of the best art museums in the world, and it’s only 40 minutes from Copenhagen.

Take a direct train from Copenhagen Central Station towards Helsingør and get off at Humlebæk Station, it’s about a 10-minute walk from there.

The permanent collection alone is worth the trip, but the building and sculpture garden overlooking the Øresund are what make Lousiana unique.

The museum is beautifully integrated in nature so if the sun is out, make sure to block out a full afternoon.

4. Dragør

Dragør is a quaint little town that is easy to reach from Copenhagen by bus, bike or car. Depending on your chosen mode of transport it will take you a maximum of 1 hour to get there from Copenhagen.

The town’s characteristics are the pretty yellow houses and calm harbour. While there might not be much to do in Dragør, it is perfect if you want to spend a relaxing day by the beach.

If you’re here in December, we recommend going to Dragør for the Christmas market. It is one of the coziest you’ll find in all of Denmark.

5. Camp Adventure

Camp Adventure is a nature park about 50 minutes south of Copenhagen by car, best known for its 45-metre Forest Tower, which spirals up above the treetops and has panoramic views that supposedly reach as far as Copenhagen on a clear day.

There’s also a climbing park with 10 high-rope courses and Scandinavia’s longest zip line. So Camp Adventure is perfect for the whole family.

By public transport, take the train from Copenhagen Central Station to Næstved (about an hour and 20 minutes) and then the 630R bus.

It’s a bit of a journey but very doable. If you’re going with a group, splitting a car rental makes more sense.

6. Lund

Lund is a cute little town in Sweden that makes for one of the best day trips from Copenhagen.

Direct trains run from Copenhagen Central Station every 20 minutes and the whole trip takes just under an hour. Buy your ticket in the Skånetrafiken app or at the machines at the station.

Once you’re there, the old town is completely walkable. The 12th-century Romanesque cathedral is one of the most impressive buildings in Scandinavia.

Lund is also known for its university and great café culture, perfect for getting the full Swedish fika experience.

7. Roskilde

Roskilde is just 25 minutes by direct train from Copenhagen Central Station, with trains running every 15 minutes. From Roskilde Station, it’s about a 20-minute walk downhill through the town to the Viking Ship Museum.

The museum has five original Viking ships that were excavated from the Roskilde Fjord in the 1960s and are extraordinary to see up close.

While you’re in town, Roskilde Cathedral is a short walk away and has been the burial site of Danish kings and queens for centuries.

If you have time to stay until sunset, make sure you are close to the harbour. You might just get lucky and see one of the best sunsets of your life.

8. Marienlyst

Marienlyst is a beloved seaside hotel in Helsingør, just under an hour north of Copenhagen, that locals have been coming back to since 1861. It sits right on the shores of Øresund with views straight across to Sweden.

The Pool Club and Spa is the main draw: outdoor pools overlooking the water, indoor pools, sauna sessions, and options to book massages and treatments.

Most people stay overnight, drawn in by the beautifully designed rooms, on-site restaurants and bars, and a pace that makes the city feel very far away. Day spa visits can also be booked directly on their website, with deals coming up regularly.

9. Dyrehaven

Dyrehaven, also called the Deer Park, is a 1000-hectare UNESCO World Heritage forest just north of the city with over 2000 free-roaming deer.

It’s completely free to visit, open 24 hours, and easily one of the best escapes from the city if you need some fresh air and green space.

Take the S-train line C to Klampenborg, about 20 minutes from Central Station. Exit the station, walk over the small bridge and through the red gate, and you’re in.

Combine it with Bakken (the world’s oldest operating amusement park) on the same trip, or just walk the trails and look for deer. In the summer, you can also rent bikes at the station, which is a perfect way to explore the park.

10. Møns Klint

Møns Klint is a bit further out than the other trips on this list, but it’s worth every minute of the journey. The white chalk cliffs on the island of Møn are one of the most surprising landscapes in Denmark, and unlike anything else you’ll find in the country.

The easiest option is to rent a car, about two hours from Copenhagen. The island has very limited public transport and most of it requires multiple connections.

If you don’t have a car, there are organised day trips from Copenhagen (try GetYourGuide) which take you there and back in a day.

By public transport, you can take the train from Copenhagen Central to Vordingborg and then continue by bus towards Stege and on to the cliffs, but the connections are infrequent and the full trip can take 3 or more hours each way. So we would definitely recommend opting for a car if you have the option.

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We hope this list gives you a good starting point for exploring beyond the city. If you have a favourite day trip from Copenhagen that we haven’t included, we’d love to hear about it.

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