When the Roskilde Festival needs a break between headliners, Copenhagen is the most rewarding city escape from the festival grounds — just 30 minutes east by road, the Danish capital delivers Viking ship museums, a Renaissance castle rising from its harbor moat, the world's oldest amusement park, and a food scene that reinvented Nordic cooking for the entire planet. A complete change of register, entirely within reach of the festival site.
Your driver takes you directly from the Roskilde festival grounds to Copenhagen's historic center and returns you at the agreed time — 30 minutes each way, door-to-door with no S-tog connections or city navigation to manage.
The Danish capital delivers Viking ship museums, a Renaissance castle rising from its moat, the world's oldest amusement park and a food scene that reinvented Nordic cooking for the entire planet.
What to see
• The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde itself — five original Viking ships excavated from the Roskilde Fjord in 1962, displayed in a purpose-built waterfront museum of considerable architectural quality
• Rosenborg Castle — a Renaissance royal palace of 1606 rising from its moat in the King's Garden
• Nyhavn — Copenhagen's most photographed waterfront, a canal of brightly painted 17th-century merchant houses and historic sailing ships
What to eat
• Smørrebrød (open-faced rye bread sandwiches with pickled herring, smoked salmon, roast beef, and remoulade) at Schønnemann on Hauser Plads
Take note
• Tivoli charges entry and individual ride tickets — a combined pass is a better value for a full visit
Denmark is one of the most cashless countries in Europe. Cards, including international Visa and Mastercard, are accepted almost everywhere, from museums and restaurants to small shops and street stalls. Mobile payments are also common. Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK), not the euro, so it's worth carrying a small amount of local cash for occasional needs.
Copenhagen lies about 22 miles (35 km) east of Roskilde, and the private transfer typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes each way, depending on traffic. Going by private car avoids juggling S-tog trains and local transfers, which can be especially welcome after long festival days at Roskilde.
Central Copenhagen is very walkable and famously bike-friendly. Most major sights including Nyhavn, Stroget, Rosenborg, and Christiansborg are within about 25 minutes of each other on foot. For longer distances, the metro and harbor buses are easy to use. Your private driver handles only the route between Roskilde and Copenhagen, not in-city transport.
Yes. The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde displays five original Viking ships excavated from the Roskilde Fjord in 1962, set inside a striking waterfront building. It is not part of this travel package, but still worth mentioning when talking about Roskilde.
Highlights include Nyhavn, the colorful 17th-century canal waterfront, Rosenborg Castle and its Renaissance interiors in the King's Garden, the Round Tower, and the Little Mermaid statue by the harbor. Stroll Stroget, one of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, and consider a quick stop at Christiansborg Palace, where the Danish parliament meets.
Try smorrebrod, Denmark's open-faced rye bread sandwiches with toppings like pickled herring, smoked salmon, roast beef, and remoulade. Schonnemann on Hauser Plads is a classic spot. Copenhagen is also a global new Nordic cuisine hub, with bakeries serving cardamom buns and other Danish pastries that are far better in the city than the export versions.
Tivoli Gardens, opened in 1843, is the world's second-oldest amusement park and one of Copenhagen's most loved attractions, with classic rides, gardens, theaters, and concerts in a compact city setting. There's an entry fee plus individual ride tickets, and a combined pass is usually better value for a full visit. Walt Disney himself drew inspiration from it.
May through September offers the longest daylight, mildest weather, and full operation of outdoor attractions like Tivoli and harbor swimming areas. June and July can feel busy but very pleasant. Spring and fall are quieter and still rewarding, while winter brings short days, brisk weather, and a strong hygge atmosphere with Christmas markets and candlelit cafes.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.