Copenhagen with kids: complete 48 hour family itinerary!
Planning 48 hours in Copenhagen with kids? This is our complete family itinerary: a guided canal cruise from Gammel Strand, Nyhavn, Copenhagen Zoo, Tivoli Gardens after dark, the Little Mermaid, the Changing of the Guard at Amalienborg, and traditional smorrebrod at Torvehallerne and Domhusets. Researched: June 2026. Prices, opening hours, and availability can change. Please verify any critical parts of this itinerary before booking or travelling, particularly Tivoli opening dates, which are seasonal. Download the free printable itinerary (PDF): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-itinerary Book the Copenhagen Canal Cruise (GetYourGuide, 4.6 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-canal-cruise Book Tivoli Gardens: Entry only: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-tivoli-entry Entry & Unlimited Rides: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-tivoli-direct Book Copenhagen Zoo tickets (GetYourGuide, 4.7 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-zoo More family city break itineraries and destination guides: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com Other Copenhagen tours and activities (Viator): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-viator Search family hotels in Copenhagen (Expedia): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen-expedia What's in this video: This video covers a full 48-hour family itinerary for Copenhagen with children. Day one starts with a one-hour guided canal cruise from Gammel Strand, passing the Little Mermaid statue, Amalienborg Palace, and Christianshavn, before exploring Nyhavn, a traditional smorrebrod lunch at Torvehallerne market, an afternoon at Copenhagen Zoo, and an evening at Tivoli Gardens. Day two covers a morning walk to the Little Mermaid along the Langelinje promenade, the Changing of the Guard at Amalienborg Palace at noon, lunch at Domhusets Smorrebrod off Stroget, a walk through Christianshavn, and a relaxed loop of the Copenhagen Lakes before dinner. We also cover how to get around Copenhagen with children, where to stay, what to eat, and a full budget breakdown for a family of four. Whether you are looking for Copenhagen family travel tips, things to do in Copenhagen with kids, or a practical Copenhagen itinerary for 2 days, this guide covers everything you need to plan the trip. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Before you go: getting around, City Pass, where to stay 02:36 Day 1: Canal cruise from Gammel Strand 03:08 Day 1: Nyhavn and lunch at Torvehallerne 03:38 Day 1: Copenhagen Zoo 04:18 Day 1: Tivoli Gardens 05:08 Day 2: The Little Mermaid and Amalienborg 05:54 Day 2: Lunch and Stroget 06:23 Day 2: Christianshavn and the Copenhagen Lakes 07:10 Budget breakdown Also on this channel: 48 Hours in Amsterdam: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen48hrs-amsterdam48hrs 48 Hours in Bruges: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen48hrs-bruges48hrs 48 Hours in Munich: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/copenhagen48hrs-munich48hrs Subscribe for more family city break guides: https://youtube.com/@tiredbuthappy?sub_confirmation=1 Full destination guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com This video contains affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.