Oslo & Copenhagen in 6 days
Two Scandinavian capitals, three days each. This route starts in Oslo, crosses to Copenhagen and keeps arrival and departure days light.
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The route at a glance
- Days 1–3: Oslo – the Opera House, the Bygdøy museums, Vigeland Park and Holmenkollen.
- Days 4–6: Copenhagen – Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, Tivoli and Christiania.
This is the kind of plan ViaHub's AI trip planner drafts for a multi-city trip: each city gets its own colour, and activities stay on their city's days. Use it as a starting point and swap things around.
Day by day
Day 1 Oslo
- Arrive and settle in. Keep it light.
- Walk up the sloping roof of the Oslo Opera House for views over the fjord.
- Explore the Bjørvika waterfront and the MUNCH museum next door.
Day 2 Oslo
- Spend the day on the Bygdøy peninsula: the Fram Museum (polar exploration) and the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, an open-air museum of historic buildings.
- Evening drinks and dinner at Aker Brygge on the harbour.
Day 3 Oslo
- Morning in Vigeland Park, home to hundreds of sculptures by Gustav Vigeland.
- Take the metro up to the Holmenkollen ski jump for views over the city.
- Wander around Akershus Fortress. If you're taking the overnight ferry, board in the afternoon.
Day 4 Copenhagen
- Arrival day: start gently with the colourful houses of Nyhavn.
- See the city from the water on a canal tour.
- Climb the Round Tower and stroll along Strøget.
Day 5 Copenhagen
- Rosenborg Castle and the crown jewels, then a picnic in the King's Garden.
- Go up the tower at Christiansborg Palace for a view over the rooftops.
- Evening at Tivoli Gardens (check its seasonal opening dates).
Day 6 Copenhagen
- Morning walk to Kastellet and the Little Mermaid.
- Lunch at Torvehallerne food market.
- A last look around Christiania before you head home. Keep the afternoon free for the airport.
Getting from Oslo to Copenhagen
Overnight ferry
Leave Oslo in the afternoon and wake up in Copenhagen. Saves a night's hotel and the views out of Oslofjord are worth it.
Flight
The quickest option, roughly an hour in the air, but add the airport time on both ends.
Train
A scenic full day via Gothenburg, usually with at least one change.
Plan it in ViaHub
The planner compares between-city options, including a rental car, and adds them to your cost estimate.
Tips for this trip
- Both cities have excellent public transport, and both offer a city card (Oslo Pass, Copenhagen Card) that can pay off on museum-heavy days.
- Scandinavia is expensive: a cost estimate before you book helps avoid surprises.
- Opening hours and seasonal attractions change. Check before you go.
Want this trip with your own dates, budget and travel style? Let the AI trip planner build it for you, and keep visas and packing in your travel checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is 6 days enough for Oslo and Copenhagen?
Three days in each city is enough to see the main sights at a relaxed pace, with lighter arrival and departure days.
What's the best way to get from Oslo to Copenhagen?
Flying is fastest. The overnight ferry saves a hotel night and is an experience in itself, and the train is a scenic full-day journey via Gothenburg.