16 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.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, theme parks, museums, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, get a sense of history and politics at Christiansborg Slot, appreciate the extensive heritage of Nyhavn, and enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Copenhagen trip itinerary maker site .

Accra, Ghana to Copenhagen is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Ghana Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Time (CET) is 1 hour. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Accra in December; daily highs in Copenhagen reach 7°C and lows reach 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Aero.

Aero is known for nature, museums, historic sites, breweries & distilleries, and scenic drive. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Marstal Kirke, steep yourself in history at AEroskobing Torv, shop like a local with Galleri Rita Lund Malerier, and see the interesting displays at Hammerichs Hus.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Aero trip itinerary planner .

Getting from Copenhagen to Aero by car takes about 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): catch some excitement at Odense Skydivingcenter, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then step into the grandiose world of Egeskov Castle.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Odense sightseeing planner .

Traveling by car from Aero to Odense takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Aarhus is known for childrens museums, museums, historic sites, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: look and learn at Aros Aarhus Kunstmuseum, get your game on at Eventhall, examine the collection at Den Gamle By, and get curious at Botanical Garden and the Greenhouses.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Aarhus trip planning site .

Getting from Odense to Aarhus by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. December in Aarhus sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive 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).

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Museumsgaarden Karensminde and then find something for the whole family at LEGOLAND Billund.

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Drive from Aarhus to Billund in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daytime highs in Billund are 6°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.