Scandinavia – Denmark – 5N/6D

Itinerary:

Day 1&2 : Copenhagen, sightseeing and attractions:

Explore Copenhagen on foot, the city is small and compact. Take in three royal palaces – the 18th century Amalienborg Palace and square with is four impressive rococo buildings, the beautiful medieval fortification of Kastellet set in a peaceful green oasis, and the magnificent renaissance Rosenborg Castle. A network of bridges and drawbridges connects the two main islands of the city. Don’t miss the Nationalmuseet – set inside an 18th century royal residence with exhibits on stone-age and Vikings. And the vibrant Tivoli Gardens – an amusement park created in 1840. Copenhagen is surrounded by water – rent a boat, sail on the canals or rent a bike and sightseeing in a different way. City shopping in a must, Copenhagen is among the top ten fashion centres in the world. Start at Strongest street, then head off into the side streets for the real gems.

Day 3-6 : Copenhagen Jazz Festival or Blues Festival

Enjoy jazz in the streets, the city squares, jazz clubs, concert halls, parks and gardens, in fact everywhere in the city. The festival takes place each summer and is the city’s oldest music festival. Join in with the jazz for five days in September. Copenhagen’s Blues Festival is a fine balance between old and new, between seasoned veterans and young, future stars. A city club festival, the blues fest spreads out all around the city.

Day 3-6 : Roskilde Festival Museum, Cathedral,

Do as the Danes do and enjoy the largest music and culture event in Northern Europe. Over 80,000 people make the annual pilgrimage to Roskilde at the end of June to watch internationally renowned artists and enjoy a diverse mix of music, arts, and camping. Get active too. There’s a swimming lake and skate-park, yoga, dance workshops, art and science events. Camping is the best option. Ticket sales start in early December. Explore Roskilde too. Get an insight into the world of the Vikings at the Viking Ship Museum, see Roskilde Cathedral – a UNESCO world heritage site, and take in Denmark’s beautiful and diverse landscape at Roskilde Fjord.

Things To Do :

The National Museum, Copenhagen: Exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Rennaissance, the modern Danish History – it’s all here.

City Hall Tower: Experience Copenhagen from a new angle and get a taste of the city’s history with a guided tour to the City Hall Tower.

Bishop’S Castle, Copenhagen: See the underground ruins of 12th century Bishop Absalon’s Castle, Denmark’s principal castle of the Middle Ages.

The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen: A beautiful bonze and granite fairy tale sculpture sitting at Langelingje Pier, Copehagen, she was a gift from a Danish brewer 100 years ago.

Sail In A Viking Longboat: Visit Roskilde, near Copenhagen, an ancient city of kings and Vikings. See five Viking ships in the Viking ship Museum and go sailing in the fjord on a Viking longboat.

Find Your Own Piece Of Danish History: Hunt through the colourful flea market in Ravnsborggade in Copenhagen, full of historic artifacts, old books, vintage jewellery and antiques.

Lutzhofts Old Grocer’S Shop: Step back in time into this quaint grocer’s shop selling herring and other delicacies. Fitted out from the 1920s there are buildings from the 18th& 19thcenturies too.

Roskilde Fjord: Sail into the fjord and see traces from the past everywhere including a Stone Age kitchen with bones from animals still visible. This area, called Zealand, is home to rich and undisturbed flora and fauna.

Musicon, Roskilde: A former concrete factory, now Roskilde’s cultural quarter and home to 50 groups of actors, dancers, and artists. Fabulousskate-park too.

Get Active: Roskilde is the gateway to the island of Zealand with lakes, deep woodland, green open landscape, and coastal paths. Perfect for walking, cycling, hiking, riding, running, fishing and kayaking.

Day 1&2 : Copenhagen, sightseeing and attractions:

Explore Copenhagen on foot, the city is small and compact. Take in three royal palaces – the 18th century Amalienborg Palace and square with is four impressive rococo buildings, the beautiful medieval fortification of Kastellet set in a peaceful green oasis, and the magnificent renaissance Rosenborg Castle. A network of bridges and drawbridges connects the two main islands of the city. Don’t miss the Nationalmuseet – set inside an 18th century royal residence with exhibits on stone-age and Vikings. And the vibrant Tivoli Gardens – an amusement park created in 1840. Copenhagen is surrounded by water – rent a boat, sail on the canals or rent a bike and sightseeing in a different way. City shopping in a must, Copenhagen is among the top ten fashion centres in the world. Start at Strongest street, then head off into the side streets for the real gems.

Day 3-6 : Copenhagen Jazz Festival or Blues Festival

Enjoy jazz in the streets, the city squares, jazz clubs, concert halls, parks and gardens, in fact everywhere in the city. The festival takes place each summer and is the city’s oldest music festival. Join in with the jazz for five days in September. Copenhagen’s Blues Festival is a fine balance between old and new, between seasoned veterans and young, future stars. A city club festival, the blues fest spreads out all around the city.

Day 3-6 : Roskilde FestivalDo as the Danes do and enjoy the largest music and culture event in Northern Europe. Over 80,000 people make the annual pilgrimage to Roskilde at the end of June to watch internationally renowned artists and enjoy a diverse mix of music, arts, and camping. Get active too. There’s a swimming lake and skate-park, yoga, dance workshops, art and science events. Camping is the best option. Ticket sales start in early December. Explore Roskilde too. Get an insight into the world of the Vikings at the Viking Ship Museum, see Roskilde Cathedral – a UNESCO world heritage site, and take in Denmark’s beautiful and diverse landscape at Roskilde Fjord.

Things To Do :

The National Museum, Copenhagen: Exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Rennaissance, the modern Danish History – it’s all here.

City Hall Tower: Experience Copenhagen from a new angle and get a taste of the city’s history with a guided tour to the City Hall Tower.

Bishop’S Castle, Copenhagen: See the underground ruins of 12th century Bishop Absalon’s Castle, Denmark’s principal castle of the Middle Ages.

The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen: A beautiful bonze and granite fairy tale sculpture sitting at Langelingje Pier, Copehagen, she was a gift from a Danish brewer 100 years ago.

Sail In A Viking Longboat: Visit Roskilde, near Copenhagen, an ancient city of kings and Vikings. See five Viking ships in the Viking ship Museum and go sailing in the fjord on a Viking longboat.

Find Your Own Piece Of Danish History: Hunt through the colourful flea market in Ravnsborggade in Copenhagen, full of historic artifacts, old books, vintage jewellery and antiques.

Lutzhofts Old Grocer’S Shop: Step back in time into this quaint grocer’s shop selling herring and other delicacies. Fitted out from the 1920s there are buildings from the 18th& 19thcenturies too.

Roskilde Fjord: Sail into the fjord and see traces from the past everywhere including a Stone Age kitchen with bones from animals still visible. This area, called Zealand, is home to rich and undisturbed flora and fauna.

Musicon, Roskilde: A former concrete factory, now Roskilde’s cultural quarter and home to 50 groups of actors, dancers, and artists. Fabulousskate-park too.

Get Active: Roskilde is the gateway to the island of Zealand with lakes, deep woodland, green open landscape, and coastal paths. Perfect for walking, cycling, hiking, riding, running, fishing and kayaking.