Copenhagen Unveiled — High Gastronomy, Art & Castles
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Copenhagen Unveiled — Four Days Beyond the Postcard City

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The Scandinavian aesthetic of this journey will immerse you in a world of fine dining, Danish design and art.

01 — A Long Weekend

Hygge, castles & the Øresund

Whether you have been here before or not, a long weekend in Denmark will make you see Scandinavia in a new light. Two days in the capital exploring "non-touristy" insider routes, observing daily Danish life, diving into design, tasting seafood at the local market and dining with world-renowned chefs.

Seafood on the Danish Riviera
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Seafood on the Danish Riviera

Seasonal catch and the calm of the North

Slow Mornings in the City
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Slow Mornings in the City

The effortless charm of Nordic life

Canal Cruise
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Canal Cruise

Exploring the city from the water

Rosenborg Castle & Treasures
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Rosenborg Castle & Treasures

Royal echoes in the heart of Copenhagen

Kronborg, Helsingør
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Kronborg, Helsingør

Hamlet's castle and the Øresund strait

Louisiana Museum
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Louisiana Museum

Modernist architecture above the sea

02 — The Programme

Itinerary

  1. 01

    Day 1

    Copenhagen

    Hidden districts, local markets, Danish design and hygge cafés. Evening at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

    Arrival or transfer to Copenhagen. Accommodation at Villa Copenhagen. Explore the "non-touristy" side of the city: prestigious modern districts of Nordhavn and Tuborg; the experimental Ørestad — the Danish Manhattan; cozy streets of the old town where Andersen's fairy tale characters once lived.

    Aristocratic Østerbro with an atmospheric waterfront along five lakes; the multicultural Nørrebro with its wine bars and craft shops; Copenhagen's oldest residential area, over 400 years old; Torvehallen market for lunch — seafood, cheeses and Danish pastries.

    Throughout the day, get acquainted with the most famous Danish design brands and the stories behind their success. In the evening, a reservation at a restaurant with two or three Michelin stars.

  2. 02

    Day 2

    Copenhagen

    Vintage boat cruise, Rosenborg, Christiansborg, SMK and the Royal Garden. Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

    The city is built on islands. See Copenhagen from the water aboard a vintage sailing ship — combined with a small picnic on board.

    Visit Rosenborg Castle with the Royal Treasury, then Christiansborg Palace. Stroll through the Royal Garden — one of the coziest spots in Copenhagen — for coffee or a glass of wine at a historic café. Continue with a tour of the SMK art museum.

    Dinner at a gourmet restaurant with two or three Michelin stars.

  3. 03

    Day 3

    Danish Riviera — Kokkedal Slot — North Zealand

    Three royal castles, or Kronborg, Helsingør and the Louisiana Museum. Dinner by the sea.

    Drive into the Copenhagen suburbs along the picturesque Danish Riviera with its beaches, villas, parks and royal hunting grounds. Check-in at Kokkedal Slot.

    Option 1 — "3 Royal Castles in 1 Day": Kronborg Castle, the Summer Royal Residence and Frederiksborg Castle, the Northern Versailles. Lunch at a countryside restaurant by the lake.

    Option 2: Kronborg Castle, the historic town of Helsingør and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Dinner at Louisiana or a cozy coastal restaurant.

  4. 04

    Day 4

    Roskilde — Dragør

    Roskilde Cathedral and Viking Museum. Seafood lunch in Dragør. Transfer to the airport.

    Breakfast at the villa. Visit Roskilde, the ancient capital of Denmark, home to Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Museum.

    On the way to the airport, stop at the fishing village of Dragør for a lunch of the freshest seafood before departure.

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