# Copenhagen with a day in Helsingør

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/single-base-plus-day-trip/copenhagen-with-a-day-in-helsingor-z0088/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, Literature, History

## Route and nights

- Copenhagen · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Copenhagen

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
- 16:05 to 17:35 · Walk toward the harbor by Kalvebod Brygge · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen. Keep this walk optional if you arrive late.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the end of your walk · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
Overnight: [Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade](<https://www.hotels.com/ho955988000/wakeup-copenhagen-bernstorffsgade-copenhagen-denmark/>) · Copenhagen

### Day 2 · Copenhagen

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Visit Designmuseum Danmark with a focus on a few rooms · Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen. Check opening days and the exhibition schedule. [Official information](<https://designmuseum.dk/en/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Frederiksstaden · Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Compare public spaces near Ofelia Plads and the harbor · Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
Overnight: [Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade](<https://www.hotels.com/ho955988000/wakeup-copenhagen-bernstorffsgade-copenhagen-denmark/>) · Copenhagen

### Day 3 · Copenhagen

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Browse the Torvehallerne market halls and nearby streets · Torvehallerne, Copenhagen. Check individual stall hours. [Official information](<https://torvehallernekbh.dk/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Have smørrebrød for lunch around the market · Torvehallerne, Copenhagen
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Explore the streets near Nørreport or take a cafe break · Torvehallerne, Copenhagen
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
Overnight: [Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade](<https://www.hotels.com/ho955988000/wakeup-copenhagen-bernstorffsgade-copenhagen-denmark/>) · Copenhagen

### Day 4 · Helsingør

- 08:15 to 10:15 · Travel from Copenhagen to Helsingør, Denmark · Helsingør, Denmark. Match this window to actual departures and add the walk from the stop.
- 10:25 to 12:15 · Explore Kronborg Castle or its waterfront exterior · Helsingør, Denmark. Check Kronborg opening and allow for the walk from the station. [Official information](<https://kongeligeslotte.dk/en/palaces-and-gardens/kronborg-castle.html>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch in Helsingør · Helsingør, Denmark
- 13:55 to 15:40 · Walk the old center and harbor before the train · Helsingør, Denmark
- 15:55 to 17:45 · Return to Copenhagen · Copenhagen. Check the actual return before deciding when to leave.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
Overnight: [Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade](<https://www.hotels.com/ho955988000/wakeup-copenhagen-bernstorffsgade-copenhagen-denmark/>) · Copenhagen

### Day 5 · Copenhagen

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
- 09:30 to 12:15 · Visit Rosenborg or walk the King’s Garden · Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen. Book an actual slot if the castle fits your plans. [Official information](<https://www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/>)
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Gothersgade · Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen
- 14:00 to 16:50 · Walk to Nyhavn and along the old harbor · Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
Overnight: [Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade](<https://www.hotels.com/ho955988000/wakeup-copenhagen-bernstorffsgade-copenhagen-denmark/>) · Copenhagen

### Day 6 · Copenhagen

- 08:20 to 09:15 · Breakfast near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen
- 09:30 to 10:00 · Check out and collect your bags · Wakeup Copenhagen Bernstorffsgade
- 10:10 to 10:50 · Optional final walk near your hotel · Bernstorffsgade, Copenhagen. Skip this block if you need the time for departure.