Copenhagen
A guided sightseeing and walking holiday is an ideal way to explore the fairy-tale city of Copenhagen, which has long been an important trading centre at the entrance to the Baltic. Fresh sea air compliments the relaxed and open-minded atmosphere of Denmark's cultured and historic capital.
The clean and largely pedestrianised city centre is easily explored on foot, with one of our knowledgeable HF Holidays' leaders. Highlights of our stay include the 17th century Rosenborg Castle, the world-famous Tivoli gardens and a canal tour past multi-coloured merchants houses to the Little Mermaid.
Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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The following is a suggested programme, but your HF Holidays' leader may adjust it at their discretion, according to the wishes of the group or to fit into local opening times. There is clearly no obligation to join in any activity, and you should feel free to spend the time as you wish. Download a full itinerary above.
An evening stroll up the vast cobbled ramp to the top of the Round Tower is a fine starting point for a tour of the Danish capital. The tower was the brainchild of Christian IV in 1642 and still serves as an observatory in the winter. A canal tour is another great scene setter, taking in the Little Mermaid and appreciating this maritime city. A good day trip takes us to the Kronborg Slot at Elsinore, home of Shakespeare’s tragic hero Hamlet, and renowned for its deep dungeons and magnificent Hall of Knights. The same day we might take in the gardens at Fredensborg Palace, summer home of the Danish royal family. Back in the capital the royal theme can continue with visits to the Rosenborg Slot to see the Danish Crown Jewels and the Royal Collection of art and furniture, the opulent Amelienborg Palace and the vast Marble Church, modelled on St Peter’s in Rome. In the evenings round off the day with a visit to Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s vast pleasure ground.
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| Dates and prices |
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| Mon 11 May 2009 |
4 |
£629 |
£469 |
| Mon 20 July 2009 |
4 |
£629 |
£469 |
Single room supplement: £32 per night
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| Travel to resort |
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Guests who have booked their holiday 'with flight' will arrive at Copenhagen International Airport. The journey to the hotel by train takes around 10 minutes.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 25/10/2008 (provisional)
British Airways
Heathrow - Copenhagen
Out 09:35 - 12:35
Return 15:55 - 16:55
Scandinavian Airlines
Manchester - Copenhagen*
Out 10:00 - 12:55
Return 14:50 - 15:45
*Manchester flight supplement: £80
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making Your Own Travel Arrangements
By air: Copenhagen's International Airport is located a short train ride from the heart of the city. The airport was expanded in 2000 and is now considered to be one of the best airports in Europe. Copenhagen is served by a number of direct scheduled, charter and 'low-cost' flights from the UK. If you are booking your own flights you may wish to consider one of the following options:
www.flybmi.com flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
www.easyjet.com flights from Stansted.
www.britishairways.com flights from Heathrow.
www.scandinavian.net SAS Scandinavian flights from Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham.
www.maersk-air.com flights from Gatwick and Manchester.
To reach the city centre: Trains leave the airport every twenty minutes, direct into Copenhagen and take approximately 10 minutes. The railway station at the airport is located beneath terminal three. A free airport bus connects all the terminals.
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| Temperatures |
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| May |
7°C |
16°C |
| July |
13°C |
21°C |
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air (with flight).
- 4 nights' accommodation in double or twin-bedded en-suite rooms.
- Bed & Breakfast.
- Services HF of Holidays' leaders.
- Detailed itineraries.
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