Sweden Scotland View Details. Imagine visiting fairytale castles covered in snow or walking through cobbled-stone streets with a warm cup of mulled wine in hand. Learn about Danish history and immerse yourself in the culture with a trip to Copenhagen and beyond.
Travel to this land of Vikings and hygge for a memorable trip full of festive cheer, hearty food and fun attractions. First things first, what can you expect of winter in Denmark? The winter season is usually from October until April, with the peak being December to February. But the silver lining of cold winter temperatures is frost and snow. They help turn the beautiful coastal landscape into a winter wonderland.
In the depth of winter, between December and February, darkness sets in. At that time, in Copenhagen for example, the sun rises between 8 and 9 AM and sets between and PM. Book an evening at a fancy restaurant in the city, go ice skating under fairy lights, or check out the local Christmas market.
There is much to do at this time of year. And a visit to Denmark in winter is perfect to make you embrace the cool climate like the Danes. From Christmas markets to wild swimming, read on to find out the best things to do in Denmark in winter. From the capital to further afield, Denmark is dotted with fairytale like castles.
If you are visiting Denmark in winter, you may be able to see them under an enchanting layer of frost. Kronborg Castle is located less than an hour away, by both car and public transport. It was immortalised as Elsinore in the play Hamlet.
