How to Plan a Trip to Copenhagen
The complete 2026 guide — flights, hotels, things to do and airport transfers, all in one place. Everything a first-time visitor to Denmark needs.
Your 4-step Copenhagen plan
Step 1 — Book flights to CPH
Kastrup Airport (CPH) is the main gateway to Copenhagen. Compare fares across major airlines and OTAs before locking a date.
See flight deals to CPHStep 2 — Pick a neighborhood
Base yourself in Nyhavn + waterfront walk for the best first-time visit — Iconic 17th-century harbour with painted houses.
Where to stay in CopenhagenStep 3 — Plan your itinerary
Start with Nyhavn + waterfront walk, then build outward. Most first-time visitors need 3-5 days to see the highlights of Copenhagen.
Things to do in CopenhagenStep 4 — Sort your airport transfer
Metro M2 (to Kongens Nytorv / Nørreport) is DKK 36 (€5) and takes 13 min. Pre-book a private transfer for stress-free arrival.
CPH arrival guideBefore you book — visa check
Denmark is Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days. CPH airport is exceptional for transit — direct rail to centre in 13 minutes makes 4-hour layovers viable for downtown visits.