Summary
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Explore the festive markets at Copenhagen's world-famous Tivoli Gardens
Highlights
- Enjoy a day exploring one of Europe’s most spectacular Christmas markets at the world-renowned Tivoli Gardens – entry included
- Buy traditional Danish handicrafts and a try a warming glass of gløgg in bohemian Christiania and the waterfront district of Nyhavn
- Stay at the characterful boutique hotel, 71 Nyhavn, situated across two of Copenhagen’s colourful dockside warehouses
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Activity adventure | Christmas | City | December holidays | Food & wine | History & culture | Short break | Winter
Copenhagen, Denmark's picturesque capital city plays host to one of Europe's most iconic Christmas markets, at the world-famous Tivoli Gardens from mid-November until the end of December each year. The gardens provide a wonderful fairytale setting with colourful stores selling traditional handicrafts and festive food and drink as well as a spectacular light show over the beautiful Tivoli Lake.
Other Christmas markets can be found in the historic Nyhavn district, along the banks of the famous Nyhavn Canal where stalls sell tempting apple dumplings and glogg; a warming Scandinavian mulled wine, as well as in Christiania, the city's bohemian district, where unique handmade arts and crafts can be found.
This city-break allows plenty of time to explore Copenhagen's Christmas markets as well as spend some time exploring the rest of the city, including Rosenberg Castle and Stroeget, Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Arrive in Copenhagen
Depart the UK for your flight to Copenhagen. On arrival, make your way to your hotel in the historic Nyhavn district where you'll spend the next three nights. Situated in two of the city's colourful dockside warehouses, the atmospheric Hotel 71 Nyhavn is located just minutes from many of Copenhagen’s main attractions, including its famous festive markets, and offers an idyllic harbour side setting in the very heart of the capital. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Copenhagen at your own pace.
Stay: 71 Nyhavn, Copenhagen (Superior)
Days
2-3
Copenhagen
Spend three days exploring Copenhagen's many attractions including the superb Christmas markets at Nyhavn, Christiania and the world-famous Tivoli Gardens. Each year, between November and January, Denmark’s capital city plays host to one of Europe's most spectacular Christmas markets, at the world-famous Tivoli Gardens. These gardens provide a wonderful fairytale setting, with colourful stores selling traditional handicrafts and festive food and drink, and a stunning daily light show over beautiful Tivoli Lake. A Christmas at Tivoli Gardens Tour will help you make the most of your time at this enchanting festive market, where you’ll have the chance to shop and also learn a little of Denmark's Christmas traditions. The rest of the time will be yours to explore the many sights and sounds of Denmark's capital city.
Stay: 71 Nyhavn, Copenhagen (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
4
Departure
After breakfast you’ll transfer to Copenhagen Airport for your flight home to the UK.
Meals: B
Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
4-day tailor-made city break
from £500 pp
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