Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

We provide notes for a self-guided walking tour, taking in the main sights. The Kastellet is one of the best preserved star fortresses in northern Europe, while the Amalienborg (the main residence of the Danish royal family) is considered to be the greatest example of Danish Rococo architecture. Another imposing building with royal connections is the Rosenborg Castle, which now boasts a fine collection of tapestries and the Royal Danish Collection, including the Danish crown jewels.

The National Museum explores the history of the Danes from pre-history to modern times, and there are numerous other museums devoted to subjects as diverse as design, medical history and theatre – the latter is housed in an old opera house. Be sure to climb the city’s aptly named Round Tower for a bird’s-eye view of the capital.

As you explore with our walking notes, you’ll learn about the influential figures who have shaped the city, the characters who have been honoured with statues, and much more – our notes provide the type of information you’d expect on a guided tour, with the advantage that you can explore at your own pace and detour as and when you wish.
Beyond the city centre

Venture further afield by bike

Venture further afield by bike

To explore beyond the city centre, it is well worth hiring bikes (the city operates a bike-sharing scheme, or alternatively you may be able to hire bikes from your hotel). Copenhagen is largely flat and has an extremely bike-friendly culture, so this is a great way to discover the canals of the stylish Christianshavn district, the green spaces of the Frederiksberg area to the west of the city centre, or even some of the beaches nearby.

Accommodation

Both hotels are ideally located for exploring the city. We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
71 Nyhavn
Copenhagen
The location of the hotel is hard to beat, right on the waterfront in the atmospheric Nyhavn district, yet within easy walking distance of the main sights. The hotel has been converted from one of the tall, brick-built warehouses which line the harbour, and the old wooden timbers have been retained to striking effect in the lobby, bar and restaurant. In keeping with the rest of the hotel, the bedrooms are very stylish, and equipped with flat-screen television, minibar, hairdryer and free internet connection. For a bit more space and views over the Nyhavn canal, it is well worth upgrading to a deluxe room with view.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Hotel Strand
Copenhagen
The Hotel Strand is set on the harbour promenade, just a few minutes' walk from Nyhavn, the Royal Residence at Amalienborg, Kongens Nytorv ('The King's New Square'), and the famous shopping street 'Stroget'. The stylish public areas are decorated in modern Scandinavian design inspired by Nordic light, the sea and Danish 'coziness', as are the bedrooms which also contain large comfy beds, tea and coffee making facilities, safe and minibar. There is a small bar and plenty of quiet corners in the lobby in which to sit and relax. On warm days you can borrow a deckchair to sit outside and watch the world go by along the waterfront. Your stay is on a bed-and-breakfast basis, leaving you free to explore the local area which is buzzing with restaurants, cafés and other culinary temptations.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

Prices

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

Hotel 71 Nyhavn, 2 nights: 20 May - 30 September 2019 & 01 November - 30 April 2020

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
20 May - 30 September	£454	£204
1 November - 28 April	£298	£216

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

Getting between Copenhagen airport and the city (8km):
•Metro: 15-minute journey every 5 minutes
•Train: 30-minute journey every 20 minutes
•Taxi: 30-minute journey
More information on Copenhagen airport here >

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

71 Nyhavn (B&B)	Double room	Single room
20 May - 02 Oct 2019	£172	£262
01 Nov - 30 Apr 2020	£108	£203

Prices for other hotels

£ per person based on 2 sharing, 18 May - 30 September 2019 & 1 November - 30 April 2020

Hotel Strand	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
18 May - 28 June	£334	£196
29 June - 5 August	£288	£100
6 August - 30 September	£334	£196
1 November - 28 April	£206	£116

What is included

2 nights
2 breakfasts
street plan
notes for a self-guided city walking tour

Reviews

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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

Ms D Mitchell

USA

09 September 2018

We loved meeting the hosts, other guests and the locals, plus seeing all the interesting local and old houses, farms and villages that are off the beaten path for other visitors who do not cycle. The routed bike paths, both alongside roads and off road in Denmark are truly amazing, and we are envious (from UK and USA). We loved Frederiksborg castle, and spent a long time there - glad to be able to come back by train. The Hotel Strand was a great location for walking around Copenhagen, their breakfast was sumptuous and the guide provided in the Inntravel manual was excellent. We stayed out of the main season, which is fairly short in Denmark, so do read materials before you book in case you specifically want to visit an attraction that will be closed early or late season. For this specific trip, the first day has the most challenging 'off road' paths - the 40km route anyway, so be prepared or take the shorter option.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers booked our short cycling break Danish Castles and Coast with our Copenhagen City add-on
JMcC, Edinburgh

02 July 2018

This has been one of our best holidays ever... was pretty near perfect. Rental bikes were high end and new, Inntravel info excellent, Danish friendly and helpful, wonderful food, gorgeous scenery.... the list goes on. It was marvellous!
Mr J Sykes

Hereford

10 June 2018

Enjoyed our two visits to Sweden. The ferry to Helsinbourg was particularly easy, passports were needed. Train services were regular and efficient. The Danish were very helpful friendly and spoke excellent English. Enjoyed the trip to visit Carlsberg; the train to the Carlsberg station is a good alternative to the free shuttle especially if you have a travel pass or Copenhagen card. Denmark is ferociously expensive; use of supermarkets can save some money on snacks and meals.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined the cycling holiday Danish Castles and Coast with our Copenhagen City add-on

Copenhagen City Add-On

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