6 days in Copenhagen & Malmo Itinerary

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Sandemans New Europe - Copenhagen, Jens Olsen's World Clock, and other attractions you added. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of Denmark and Stevns Klint. Do some cultural sightseeing at Christiansborg Slot and Danish Jewish Museum. And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Illum, hunt for treasures at Torvehallerne, and pause for some photo ops at The Little Mermaid.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Copenhagen tour itinerary planner.

Madrid, Spain to Copenhagen is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Madrid in January, things will get slightly colder in Copenhagen: highs are around 3°C and lows about 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can go by car to Malmo.

A conglomeration of over a hundred different nationalities, cosmopolitan Malmo sits on the southern tip of Sweden as part of the most densely populated area in Scandinavia.

On the 15th (Sun), don't miss a visit to Stortorget, take a memorable tour with BookaBoat, don't miss a visit to Little Square, then snap pictures at Oresund Bridge - Oresund Bridge, then tee off at Bokskogens Golf Club, and finally explore the historical opulence of Torup Castle.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Malmo trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Copenhagen to Malmo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to drive to Copenhagen.

On the 16th (Mon), choose your vessel at GoBoat, get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn, and then join in the after-dark buzz at National Gallery of Denmark.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Copenhagen online day trip planner.

Getting from Malmo to Copenhagen by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.