Route
You begin in Copenhagen, where architecture, neighbourhoods and cuisine flow effortlessly into one another. Gradually, you leave the city behind and head towards Funen, a small island where the pace naturally slows. The journey ends back in Copenhagen.
Pace
City days gently give way to moments in nature. You walk, taste and explore, balanced with easy drives and time with no fixed plans.
Highlights
City walks and food tours in Copenhagen, a royal nature reserve just outside the city and the crossing to Funen via the Great Belt Bridge. On the island, you stroll along the sea, wander through historic streets and discover flavours drawn straight from the landscape. Back in Copenhagen, a final dinner feels only right.
Accommodation
You stay in carefully selected boutique hotels in and around Copenhagen and on Funen.
Profile
For travellers who want to experience Denmark beyond the classics. With an eye for culture, nature and gastronomy.
Day 1: Copenhagen
Upon arrival at Copenhagen Airport, a private driver will be waiting to take you on this fantastic journey. He will take you to a boutique hotel in or just outside Copenhagen, where you will stay for four nights.
Day 2: Copenhagen
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll meet your local guide in the lobby for a private walking tour of Copenhagen’s highlights. Your guide will give you a comprehensive overview of the capital and take you to key attractions such as Christiansborg Palace, a picturesque Viking settlement, the impressive Christiansborg Castle and various neighbourhoods.
Day 3: Copenhagen
Today you’ll discover Copenhagen’s culinary scene with a local guide. Along the way, you’ll learn more about Danish food traditions, beer culture, eating habits and the latest culinary trends in Copenhagen. You’ll visit specialist shops and sample local products, from beer to chocolate.
Day 4: Copenhagen
After breakfast, you’ll escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a peaceful three-hour cultural and historical walk led by a private expert. You’ll explore a historic royal park just outside Copenhagen, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This centuries-old hunting ground of the Danish royal family is home to ancient oak trees and more than 2,000 free-roaming deer. The walk ends at the royal hunting lodge overlooking the Øresund strait.
Day 5: Funen
After collecting your hire car, you’ll continue to the island of Funen, also known as the ‘Garden of Denmark’ due to its rolling hills and vast orchards and fields. You’ll reach the island via the Great Belt Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in Europe. Funen is also the birthplace of the world-famous fairy-tale writer and multi-talented artist Hans Christian Andersen. On the southern part of the island, you’ll take a 70-minute ferry ride to a picturesque island. Here you’ll discover one of Denmark’s best-preserved 18th-century towns and explore the island’s beautiful trails. You’ll spend two nights in a charming boutique hotel.
Day 6: Funen
After a delicious breakfast, you’ll meet a local island ranger. Together, you’ll forage along the coast, where you’ll find plenty of edible plants and herbs. Denmark is blessed with an abundance of natural ingredients, and Danish chefs have mastered the art of using these ingredients to create outstanding dishes. During the tour, you’ll have the chance to taste various edible herbs, some of which feature on the menus of Denmark’s finest restaurants.
Day 7: Copenhagen
It’s tempting to stay on this little island, but today your journey takes you back to Copenhagen. First, you’ll take the ferry back to Funen. Once you arrive on Funen, we recommend taking a short detour for a special treat on the way to the Great Belt Bridge. The detour leads to a small, award-winning organic gin & whisky micro-distillery, beautifully decorated, set in a former farmhouse with views of orchards and the Sound. Back in bustling Copenhagen, you’ll have time to see more sights and perhaps do some shopping before getting ready for a final dinner at a lovely restaurant in one of Copenhagen’s oldest and most picturesque streets. You’ll spend one last night near Copenhagen to minimise the journey to the airport the following day.
Day 8: Return home
After breakfast, you’ll check out and drive to the airport. You’ll fly home with a suitcase full of wonderful memories.
Frequently asked questions about this Denmark tour
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen and the island of Funen?
The ideal time is from May to September. In early summer (June), you can enjoy the endless Danish light evenings, which are perfect for the food tours in Copenhagen. September is beautiful on Funen, also known as the ‘Garden of Denmark’, due to the harvest season in the orchards. Please note that some small-scale ferries and distilleries have more limited opening hours during the low season (November–March).
Do I need a hire car for the entire trip?
No, and that’s what makes this trip unique. In Copenhagen (days 1 to 4) you won’t need a car; the city is perfect for exploring on foot or by bike, and you’ll have a private driver for the initial transfers. You will only collect the hire car on day 5 for the journey to Funen. This saves you parking costs and stress in the capital, whilst giving you complete freedom once you make the crossing to the Danish countryside and the Great Belt Bridge.
How strenuous are the walks and the foraging tour on Funen?
The pace is relaxed. The walk in the Royal Deer Park is flat and accessible. The foraging session with the island warden on day 6 is an active but accessible experience along the coastline. It doesn’t require peak fitness, but you will need sturdy walking shoes or boots that can withstand a splash of water. The main aim is to literally taste Danish nature and understand the philosophy behind ‘New Nordic Cuisine’.
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