Denmark and Sweden · By train
Copenhagen and Malmö
Two countries, one bridge and plenty of cosy corners.
- Length
- 3 days
- Best for
- Design lovers and good food
- When to go
- May to September, or December
Where you'll go
Nyhavn
Copenhagen's colourful harbour.
Christianshavn
Canals, boats and a calmer pace.
Malmö
Sweden's coastal city, across the Øresund Bridge.
The plan
- Day 1
Harbour Copenhagen
Start at Nyhavn, then spend the evening at Tivoli Gardens if it's open.
- Day 2
Canals and cycling
Rent bikes and ride along the waterfront to Christianshavn.
- Day 3
Over the bridge
Take the train to Malmö, walk the old town, and see the Turning Torso.
Good to know: Bring your passport or ID for the trip into Sweden, as checks can happen.
Don't tell them yet.
Turn this trip into a surprise, and reveal it with a letter they can open.
