Day 1-3: Copenhagen
- Hostel: Stay at the Copenhagen Downtown Hostel (dorm bed from €15/night) or the Generator Hostel (dorm bed from €12/night)
- Transportation: Arrive at Copenhagen Airport and take the metro (€3) to the city center
- Food: Try traditional Danish cuisine like smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich) at a local market (€5) or grab a hot dog at a street vendor (€2)
- Attractions: Explore the historic Nyhavn harbor (free), visit the iconic Little Mermaid statue (free), and stroll through the beautiful Kongens Have park (free)
- Hitchhiking: Head out of the city on the E47 highway and stick out your thumb!
Day 4-6: Zealand (Sjælland)
- Transportation: Take the bus from Copenhagen to Roskilde (€5) and explore the charming town
- Hostel: Stay at the Roskilde Hostel (dorm bed from €18/night)
- Food: Try some traditional Danish meatballs at a local restaurant (€10) or grab a snack at a bakery (€2)
- Attractions: Visit the stunning Roskilde Cathedral (€10), explore the Viking Ship Museum (€15), and take a stroll along the fjord (free)
- Hitchhiking: Head north on the E47 and catch a ride to Hillerød
Day 7-9: Funen (Fyn)
- Transportation: Take the bus from Roskilde to Odense (€10) and explore the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
- Hostel: Stay at the Odense Hostel (dorm bed from €20/night)
- Food: Try some traditional Danish cuisine like flæskesteg (roast pork) at a local restaurant (€15) or grab a snack at a market (€3)
- Attractions: Visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum (€10), explore the beautiful Funen Village (free), and take a stroll along the river (free)
- Hitchhiking: Head south on the E20 and catch a ride to Kolding
Day 10-12: Jutland (Jylland)
- Transportation: Take the bus from Odense to Aarhus (€15) and explore the vibrant city
- Hostel: Stay at the Aarhus Hostel (dorm bed from €22/night)
- Food: Try some traditional Danish cuisine like æbleflæsk (pork with apples) at a local restaurant (€18) or grab a snack at a market (€3)
- Attractions: Visit the stunning Aarhus Cathedral (free), explore the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (€15), and take a stroll along the harbor (free)
- Hitchhiking: Head north on the E45 and catch a ride to Skive
Day 13-15: Bornholm
- Transportation: Take the ferry from Køge to Bornholm (€30 return) and explore the charming island
- Hostel: Stay at the Bornholm Hostel (dorm bed from €25/night)
- Food: Try some traditional Danish cuisine like rye bread and cheese at a local market (€5) or grab a snack at a bakery (€2)
- Attractions: Visit the stunning Hammershus Castle (free), explore the beautiful Almindingen Forest (free), and take a stroll along the coast (free)
- Hitchhiking: Head back to the ferry terminal and catch a ride back to Køge!
Some popular slang to use while hitchhiking in Denmark includes:
- “Hej” (hello)
- “Tak” (thank you)
- “Undskyld” (excuse me)
- “Jeg skal til…” (I’m going to…)
- “Kør mig til…” (drive me to…)
Remember to always be friendly, smile, and use your thumb to hitch a ride!
