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Best walking routes in Copenhagen

19 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Copenhagen: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops2.3 km1 h 5 min

2.3 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
6.1 sights7.0 efficiency0.0 hills8.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 2 h 35 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Rosenborg Castle
  2. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
  3. Kongens Nytorv
  4. Frederik's Church
  5. Amalienborg
2–12 m

Photo: ViewpointJaneway666CC BY-SA 3.0

6.0/10
#2
Viewpoint

Copenhagen in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

15 stops15.6 km4 h 50 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~6 h 20 min.

Inside: Amalienborg (~45 min) + Rosenborg Castle (~45 min). Estimates only.

15.6 kmdistance4 h 50 minwith stops15stops~6 h 20 minfull day+36 mgain
5.2 sights6.7 efficiency0.6 hills4.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 25 min+ up to 5 h 40 min insides+36 m climb along route
  1. Copenhagen Central Station
  2. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
  3. National Museum of Denmark
  4. Church of Our Saviour
  5. Copenhagen Opera House
  6. Amalienborg (inside ~45 min)
  7. Frederik's Church
  8. Designmuseum Denmark
  9. Gefion Fountain
  10. Kastellet
  11. Brumleby
  12. Statens Museum for Kunst
  13. Rosenborg Castle (inside ~45 min)
  14. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
  15. Assistens Cemetery
-11–17 m

Photo: ViewpointFrDrCC BY-SA 4.0

5.0/10
#3
Viewpoint

Copenhagen in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

9 stops7.2 km2 h 30 min

7.2 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops9stops+29 mgain
6.0 sights7.3 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 4 h 15 min insides+29 m climb along route
  1. National Museum of Denmark
  2. Church of Our Saviour
  3. Copenhagen Opera House
  4. Kongens Nytorv
  5. Amalienborg
  6. Frederik's Church
  7. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
  8. Rosenborg Castle
  9. Statens Museum for Kunst
-11–14 m

Photo: ViewpointJulian Herzog (Website)CC BY 4.0

4.9/10
#4
Viewpoint

Palaces of Copenhagen Walk

Palaces

5 stops2.3 km1 h

2.3 kmdistance1 hwith stops5stops+8 mgain
4.0 sights7.5 efficiency0.1 hills6.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+8 m climb along route
  1. Rosenborg Castle
  2. Odd Fellows Mansion
  3. Charlottenborg Palace
  4. Yellow Palace
  5. Amalienborg
2–12 m

Photo: ViewpointIb RasmussenPublic domain

4.9/10
#5
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Copenhagen

Walking tour

11 stops11.8 km3 h 40 min

11.8 kmdistance3 h 40 minwith stops11stops+30 mgain
5.9 sights6.8 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+30 m climb along route
  1. Copenhagen Central Station
  2. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
  3. National Museum of Denmark
  4. Church of Our Saviour
  5. Copenhagen Opera House
  6. Kastellet
  7. Amalienborg
  8. Frederik's Church
  9. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
  10. Rosenborg Castle
  11. Assistens Cemetery
-11–17 m

Photo: ViewpointxiquinhosilvaCC BY 2.0

4.7/10
#6
Viewpoint

Old Town of Copenhagen in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops6.6 km2 h 15 min

6.6 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops8stops+21 mgain
5.2 sights6.9 efficiency0.3 hills1.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 3 h 40 min insides+21 m climb along route
  1. Rosenborg Castle
  2. Kastellet
  3. Gefion Fountain
  4. Amalienborg
  5. Frederik's Church
  6. Kongens Nytorv
  7. Copenhagen Castle
  8. Church of Our Saviour
0–12 m

Photo: ViewpointAvdaCC BY-SA 3.0

4.5/10
#7
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Copenhagen Walk

Churches

5 stops4.6 km1 h 45 min

4.6 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops5stops+29 mgain
3.0 sights7.9 efficiency0.5 hills6.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+29 m climb along route
  1. Den Engelske Kirke
  2. Frederik's Church
  3. Trinitatis Church
  4. St. Peter's Church
  5. Church of Our Saviour
-2–14 m

Photo: ViewpointJakub HałunCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Castles & Fortresses of Copenhagen in 2 Hours

Castles Fortresses

5 stops2.0 km50 min~153 m stairs

2.0 kmdistance50 minwith stops5stops+13 mgain~153 mstairs
3.1 sights7.7 efficiency0.2 hills5.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+13 m climb along route
  1. Christiansborg
  2. Absalon's Castle
  3. Copenhagen Castle
  4. Nørreport
  5. Rosenborg Castle
-1–16 m

Photo: ViewpointkallernaCC BY-SA 4.0

4.4/10
#9
Viewpoint

Museums of Copenhagen in 2 Hours

Museums

8 stops5.3 km1 h 50 min~136 m stairs

5.3 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops8stops+23 mgain~136 mstairs
3.1 sights7.1 efficiency0.4 hills4.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 5 h 20 min insides+23 m climb along route
  1. National Museum of Denmark
  2. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
  3. Rundetaarn
  4. Workers Museum
  5. Hirschsprung Collection
  6. Statens Museum for Kunst
  7. David Collection
  8. Designmuseum Denmark
-1–15 m

Photo: ViewpointAvdaCC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#10
Viewpoint

Copenhagen Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops7.3 km2 h 40 min

7.3 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+13 mgain
4.1 sights7.0 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 4 h 25 min insides+13 m climb along route
  1. Rosenborg Castle
  2. Gammel Strand
  3. Copenhagen Castle
  4. Church of Our Saviour
  5. Inner Harbour Bridge
  6. Charlottenborg Palace
  7. Kongens Nytorv
  8. Frederik's Church
  9. Amalienborg
  10. Gefion Fountain
  11. Kastellet
0–14 m

Photo: ViewpointJiří KomárekCC BY-SA 4.0

3.8/10
#11
Viewpoint

Easy Parks Walk in Copenhagen

Parks

5 stops6.7 km2 h 10 min

6.7 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops5stops+24 mgain
3.1 sights7.9 efficiency0.4 hills1.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 45 min insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Copenhagen Central Station
  2. University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden
  3. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
  4. Churchillparken
  5. Park bio
4–16 m

Photo: ViewpointBahnfrendCC BY-SA 4.0

3.7/10
#12
Viewpoint

Copenhagen Loop Walk from Rosenborg Castle Gardens

Loop

13 stops9.1 km3 h 15 min

9.1 kmdistance3 h 15 minwith stops13stops+25 mgain
2.8 sights8.5 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 5 min+ up to 6 h 50 min insides+25 m climb along route
  1. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
  2. Kongens Nytorv
  3. Charlottenborg Palace
  4. Nyhavn
  5. Royal Danish Playhouse
  6. Yellow Palace
  7. Amalienborg
  8. Designmuseum Denmark
  9. Trekroner
  10. Medical Museion
  11. Frederik's Church
  12. Odd Fellows Mansion
  13. David Collection
-2–12 m

Photo: ViewpointMahlumPublic domain

3.6/10
#13
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Copenhagen in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.7 km1 h 40 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+30 mgain
1.5 sights7.0 efficiency0.5 hills6.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 3 h 30 min insides+30 m climb along route
  1. Workers Museum
  2. Jens Olsen's World Clock
  3. Thorvaldsen Museum
  4. Gammel Strand
  5. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
  6. Charlottenborg Palace
  7. Yellow Palace
  8. Inner Harbour Bridge
-9–14 m

Photo: ViewpointLeif JørgensenCC BY-SA 4.0

3.6/10
#14
Viewpoint

Castles & Fortresses of Copenhagen

Castles Fortresses

7 stops6.5 km2 h 5 min~153 m stairs

6.5 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops7stops+16 mgain~153 mstairs
3.0 sights7.1 efficiency0.3 hills1.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 5 h 15 min insides+16 m climb along route
  1. Vilhelms Bastion
  2. Christiansborg
  3. Absalon's Castle
  4. Copenhagen Castle
  5. Nørreport
  6. Rosenborg Castle
  7. Kastellet
-4–16 m

Photo: ViewpointCucombreLibre from New York, NY, USACC BY 2.0

3.5/10
#15

Best Viewpoints in Copenhagen: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops2.3 km55 min

2.3 kmdistance55 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
0.5 sights8.0 efficiency0.0 hills6.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+0 m climb along route
  1. Strandstation 5
  2. Strandstation 4
  3. Strandstation 3
  4. Strandstation 2
  5. Strandstation 1
1–2 m
3.3/10
#16
Viewpoint

Copenhagen Museum Walk

Museums

11 stops7.8 km2 h 40 min

7.8 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+30 mgain
2.6 sights7.3 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 7 h 20 min insides+30 m climb along route
  1. Danish Architecture Centre
  2. National Museum of Denmark
  3. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
  4. Rundetaarn
  5. David Collection
  6. Medical Museion
  7. Designmuseum Denmark
  8. Statens Museum for Kunst
  9. Hirschsprung Collection
  10. Workers Museum
  11. Music Museum
-1–15 m

Photo: ViewpointFred Romero from Paris, FranceCC BY 2.0

3.2/10
#17
Viewpoint

2 Days in Copenhagen: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days60 stops30.9 km

13.3 kmdistance5 h 55 minwith stops30stops+77 mgain~187 mstairs
2.5 sights7.7 efficiency1.3 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h+ up to 10 h 40 min insides+77 m climb along route
  1. Medical Museion
  2. Kongens Nytorv
  3. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
  4. Gammel Strand
  5. Copenhagen Castle
  6. Thorvaldsen Museum
  7. Absalon's Castle
  8. Danish War Museum
  9. The Royal Library
  10. Danish Architecture Centre
  11. National Museum of Denmark
  12. Museum of Copenhagen
  13. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
  14. Tivoli Concert Hall
  15. Copenhagen Central Station
  16. Jens Olsen's World Clock
  17. City Hall Square
  18. St. Peter's Church
  19. Great Synagogue
  20. Rundetaarn
  21. Trinitatis Church
  22. Nørreport
  23. Torvehallerne
  24. Workers Museum
  25. Assistens Cemetery
  26. City Hall (Rådhuset)
  27. Frederiksberg Park
  28. Copenhagen Zoo
  29. Frederiksberg Palace
  30. Cisternerne
-3–33 m

Photo: ViewpointAgence RolPublic domain

3.2/10
#18
Viewpoint

3 Days in Copenhagen on Foot

Multi-day

3 days88 stops45.3 km

14.6 kmdistance6 hwith stops30stops+64 mgain
1.9 sights7.5 efficiency1.1 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 15 min+ up to 8 h 20 min insides+64 m climb along route
  1. Music Museum
  2. Landbohøjskolens Have
  3. City Hall (Rådhuset)
  4. Møstings Hus
  5. Storm P. Museum
  6. Revymuseet
  7. Haveselskabets Have
  8. Frederiksberg Park
  9. Copenhagen Zoo
  10. Copenhagen Zoo
  11. Frederiksberg Palace
  12. Cisternerne
  13. Carlsberg Visitors Centre
  14. Cisternerne
  15. The Bakkehus Museum
  16. Olga's Lyst
  17. Cycle or walk over the Cykelslangen
  18. Øksnehallen
  19. Copenhagen Central Station
  20. Tivoli Concert Hall
  21. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
  22. Thorvaldsen Museum
  23. Copenhagen Castle
  24. Absalon's Castle
  25. Nyhavn
  26. Charlottenborg Palace
  27. Kongens Nytorv
  28. The Happiness Museum
  29. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
  30. Gammel Strand
-3–35 m

Photo: ViewpointFrDrCC BY-SA 4.0

2.9/10
#19
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Copenhagen: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops6.6 km2 h 25 min

6.6 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+41 mgain
1.7 sights6.2 efficiency0.7 hills1.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 4 h 10 min insides+41 m climb along route
  1. Hirschsprung Collection
  2. University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden
  3. Workers Museum
  4. Jens Olsen's World Clock
  5. Thorvaldsen Museum
  6. Gammel Strand
  7. Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
  8. Charlottenborg Palace
  9. Yellow Palace
  10. Royal Danish Playhouse
  11. Inner Harbour Bridge
-9–14 m

Photo: ViewpointDaderotCC0

2.6/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Copenhagen walking stats

From the 22 rated routes290 stops total95 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Copenhagen: Walking Itinerary — Day 1+77 m along route
Most stops / km3 Days in Copenhagen on Foot — Day 22.7 stops per km
Least climbOne Hour in Copenhagen: A Short Walk+0 m along route
Most stairs2 Days in Copenhagen: Walking Itinerary — Day 1~187 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest17.6 km2.0 km3 Days in Copenhagen on Foot — Day 3 / Castles & Fortresses of Copenhagen in 2 Hours
Places on routes95unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Copenhagen FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Copenhagen: A Short Walk (2.3 km, 1 h 5 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Copenhagen?
May, Jun, Sep are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Castles & Fortresses of Copenhagen in 2 Hours2.0 km, walking 25 min.
One hour in Copenhagen?
One Hour in Copenhagen: A Short Walk: walking 35 min, with stops 1 h 5 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Copenhagen in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 15 stops, ~4 h 50 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 6 h 20 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.