18 days in Denmark Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Nyhavn and Visit Carlsberg Brand Store. Take a break from the city and head to Slotsholmen and Kayaking & Canoeing. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, take a stroll through Christiania, admire the striking features of Kastellet, and enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn.

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San Jose, Costa Rica to Copenhagen is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from San Jose to Copenhagen. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from San Jose in April, with highs in Copenhagen at 13°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kalundborg.

Kalundborg is a Danish city with a population of 16,343 (1 January 2015), the main town of the municipality of the same name and the site of its municipal council. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Roesnaes Naturskole and then look for all kinds of wild species at Eskebjerg Vesterlyng.

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Traveling by car from Copenhagen to Kalundborg takes 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Kalundborg are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can drive to Aarhus.

Located on the sea, Aarhus blends a world city with a small-town feel. Home to a young population, the city has a reputation for producing internationally known pop and rock musicians.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Den Gamle By and Brabrand Kirke. Visiting Nationalpark Mols Bjerge and Moesgard Forrest will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Aarhus: Silkeborg Kanocenter (in Silkeborg) and Naturstien Horsens Silkeborg (in Horsens). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Aarslev Engso, kick back and relax at Strandbaren, and make a trip to Ost for Paradis.

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You can drive from Kalundborg to Aarhus in 3 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Aarhus can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Hadsund.

Hadsund is a city in the eastern part of Jutland with a population of 4,883 (January 1, 2014) (5,360 incl. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Rebild National Park.

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Getting from Aarhus to Hadsund by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Hadsund are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Esbjerg.

Esbjerg is a seaport town and seat of Esbjerg Municipality on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark. Step out of the city life by going to Marbaek-Omraadet and Tondermarsken. Get out of town with these interesting Esbjerg side-trips: Lonborg Kirke (in Tarm), Vejers Strand (in Vejers Strand) and Blaavand Beach (in Blaavand).

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Traveling by car from Hadsund to Esbjerg takes 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.