32 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.

Visit Rosenborg Castle and Christiansborg Slot for their historical value. National Museum of Denmark and Kronborg are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Copenhagen: The Karen Blixen Museum (in Rungsted) and Frederiksborg Castle (in Hillerod). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Tivoli Gardens, don't miss a visit to The Little Mermaid, explore the world behind art at Thorvaldsens Museum, and look for gifts at National Gallery of Denmark.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Copenhagen trip itinerary planner.

Sydney, Australia to Copenhagen is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Copenhagen. In June in Copenhagen, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Soroe.

Get a sense of the local culture at Bjernede Rundkirke and Sct. Bendts Kirke. Get some historical perspective at Soro Klosterkirke and Herlufsholm Kirke. Venture out of the city with trips to Rosnaes Fyr (in Kalundborg), Sct. Mortens Kirke (in Naestved) and Vasebro (in Skaelskoer).

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Traveling by car from Copenhagen to Soroe takes an hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to travel 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Den Gamle By and Helligaandskirken. Your inner history buff will appreciate Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church and Vor Frue Kirke. Get out of town with these interesting Aarhus side-trips: Husodde Strand (in Horsens) and Jelling Kirke (in Jelling). There's lots more to do: see the sky in a new way at Aros Aarhus Kunstmuseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lystrup Kirke, examine the collection at Aarhus Vikingemuseet, and stroll through Strandbaren.

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You can drive from Soroe to Aarhus in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lokken.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Rubjerg Knude and Maarup Kirke. Do some cultural sightseeing at Saltum Kirke and Vrensted Kirke.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lokken tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Aarhus to Lokken in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Lokken are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Skagen.

Skagen is Denmark's northernmost town and the area surrounding it. Get some cultural insight at Anchers Hus and Den Svenske Somandskirke. Popular historic sites such as Bangsbo Museum og Arkiv and Skagen Kirke are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Skagen: Saeby Kirke (in Saeby) and Abildgard Church (in Frederikshavn). The adventure continues: make a trip to Grenen, enjoy the sea views from Det Hvide Fyr, identify plant and animal life at Spirbakke Mile Og Sandmilen, and stroll through Flagbakken.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Skagen trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Lokken to Skagen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Skagen are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can drive to Viborg.

Viborg, a city in central Jutland, Denmark, is the capital of both Viborg municipality and Region Midtjylland. Your inner history buff will appreciate Viborg Domkirke and Tvilum Church. Get some cultural insight at Sortebrodre Kirke and Hojriis Slot. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Viborg: Hobro (Hobro Kirke, Gasmuseet, &more) and Silkeborg (Silkeborg Kanocenter & Silkeborg Museum). It doesn't end there: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Hobro Mini Zoo.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Viborg online itinerary maker.

You can drive from Skagen to Viborg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Skagen in June since evenings lows in Viborg dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Haderslev.

On the 23rd (Thu), see the interesting displays at Ribe Vikinge Center and then take an in-depth tour of Ribes Vikinger. Here are some ideas for day two: learn more about the world around you at Gram Clay Pit - Palaeontology, then pause for some serene contemplation at Braendkjaerkirken, then step into the grandiose world of Koldinghus, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Brodremenighedens Kirke.

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Getting from Viborg to Haderslev by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Soenderborg.

Sønderborg HistoryPrior to the Second Schleswig War of 1864, Sønderborg was situated in the Duchy of Schleswig, a Danish fief, so its history is properly included in the contentious history of Schleswig-Holstein. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Augustenborg Slot, pause for some serene contemplation at Christianskirken, see the interesting displays at Sonderborg Slot, then pause for some serene contemplation at Broager Kirke, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Ketting Kirke. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nordborg Kirke, examine the collection at Papirmuseets By, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Graasten Slotskirke.

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You can drive from Haderslev to Soenderborg in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Soenderborg when traveling from Haderslev in June, with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Faaborg.

Faaborg or Fåborg is an old port town located on Faaborg Fjord in Faaborg-Midtfyn municipality on the island of Funen in Denmark. Do some cultural sightseeing at Egeskov Castle and Aeroskobing Kirke. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Skjoldnaes Fyr and Klokketaarnet. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Faaborg: Kerteminde Kirke - Skt. Laurentius Kirke (in Kerteminde), Bogense (Bogense Kirke & Harridslevgaard Slot) and Aeroskobing (Hammerichs Hus & Bregninge Kirke). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Vor Frue Kirke, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Horne Rundkirke Og Mausoleum, explore the historical opulence of Broholm Castle, and examine the collection at Valdemars Slot.

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Traveling by car from Soenderborg to Faaborg takes 2 hours. Traveling from Soenderborg in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Faaborg, with lows of 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.