49 days in Copenhagen, Iceland & Helsinki Itinerary

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hey Captain, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and National Gallery of Denmark. Explore hidden gems such as Amager Strandpark and Trinitatis Kirke. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle and appreciate the history behind The Little Mermaid.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Copenhagen online vacation planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Copenhagen is an approximately 24-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Copenhagen. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Melbourne in September since evenings lows in Copenhagen dip to 12°C. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Visit Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Strandarkirkja for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition and Hopsnes Lighthouse. Venture out of the city with trips to Olfuss (Raufarholshellir & Reykjadalur Hot Springs) and Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, stop by Kirsuberjatred, make a trip to Þúfa, and examine the collection at Reykjavik Museum of Photography.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik online tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Copenhagen to Reykjavik takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Copenhagen in September, things will get a bit cooler in Reykjavik: highs are around 13°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to drive to Olfuss.

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Drive from Reykjavik to Olfuss in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Olfuss sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Selfoss.

Sitting on the banks of the picturesque Olfusa River, the laid-back town of Selfoss provides a good location to relax and enjoy some of the country's natural delights.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bruarfoss Waterfall and Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall. Get in touch with nature at Gullfoss Falls and Strokkur. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Selfoss: Blesi (in Geysir), Fludir (Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin & Hrunalaug) and Gjain (in Svartsengi). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Lava Centre, take in the dramatic scenery at Hjalparfoss, and Head underground at Caves of Hella.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Selfoss trip maker site.

Selfoss is just a short distance from Olfuss. In September, daily temperatures in Selfoss can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Hella.

Hella is a small town in southern Iceland on the shores of the river Ytri-Rangá and has, as of 2011, 781 inhabitants.Hella is situated to the east of Reykjavík on the Hringvegur (Route 1) between Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur.OverviewThe name of the town comes from caves near the river. Kvernufoss has been added to your itinerary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gljufrabui Waterfalls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Nauthusagil Waterfall, and finally admire the sheer force of Skogafoss.

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Getting from Selfoss to Hella by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Hella can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Vik.

Iceland's southernmost village, Vik, sports some of the country's wildest and most dramatic coastline.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Dyrhólaey as well as Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur. On the next day, take in the awesome beauty at Reynisfjall, take in the dramatic natural features at Reynisdrangar, then Head underground at Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur, and finally pause for some photo ops at Voyages Friendship Statue.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Vik trip itinerary builder website.

Drive from Hella to Vik in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Vik can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Landmannalaugar.

Landmannalaugar is a place in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland. On the 28th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Landmannalaugar, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fjallabak Nature Reserve, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur.

For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Landmannalaugar trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Vik to Landmannalaugar takes 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Vatnajokull National Park.

Glacier Lagoon has been added to your itinerary. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Skaftafell National Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Vatnajokull National Park online sightseeing planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Landmannalaugar to Vatnajokull National Park. September in Vatnajokull National Park sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel to Hofn.

Höfn or Höfn í Hornafirði is an Icelandic fishing town in the southeastern part of the country. Your day by day itinerary now includes Vestrahorn as well as Hoffellsjokull Glacier. On the next day, boost your wellbeing at Hoffell Hot Tubs, take in the dramatic natural features at Hoffellsjokull Glacier, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vestrahorn.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Hofn trip builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vatnajokull National Park to Hofn. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in October, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Djupivogur.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Djupivogur trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Hofn to Djupivogur in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in October, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Egilsstadir.

On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Seydisfjordur Church, then get outside with Austursigling, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Fardagafoss.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Egilsstadir road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Djupivogur to Egilsstadir takes 2.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Egilsstadir are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Reykjahlid.

Reykjahlid vacations include many outdoor activities.

Take a break from the city and head to Krafla Lava Fields and Grjotagja Cave. Step off the beaten path and head to Viti Crater and Skutustaoagigar. Change things up with a short trip to Goðafoss Waterfall in Akureyri (about 42 minutes away). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard).

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Reykjahlid online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Egilsstadir to Reykjahlid takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Reykjahlid, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to drive to Akureyri.

Often referred to as Iceland's second city, Akureyri offers an array of cultural attractions in a scenic setting.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Akureyrarkirkja as well as Akureyri Botanical Garden. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Holar Cathedral and The Aviation Museum. Museum-lovers will get to explore Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Brunir Horse. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Akureyri Museum and view the masterpieces at Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery.

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You can drive from Reykjahlid to Akureyri in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Akureyri sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel to Holar.

Hólar is a small community located in the Skagafjörður district and situated in northern Iceland.LocationHólar is located in the Hjaltadalur valley, some 379km from the national capital at Reykjavík. For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Holar trip itinerary builder website.

Explore your travel options from Akureyri to Holar with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in October, and nighttime lows around 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for Varmahlid.

On the 13th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Glaumbaer Museum and then steep yourself in history at Víðimýrarkirkja. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Hvitserkur and then admire the sheer force of Kolugljufur Waterfall.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Varmahlid road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Holar to Varmahlid takes an hour. October in Varmahlid sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Tue) before leaving for Holmavik.

Hólmavík is a small town in the western part of Iceland, by Steingrímsfjörður.It is the largest settlement in Strandir and serves as a centre of commerce for the county. You've now added Hot Pots to your itinerary.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Holmavik day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Varmahlid to Holmavik takes 3.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Varmahlid in October since evenings lows in Holmavik dip to 4°C. On the 18th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Grundarfjorour.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Svodufoss. Get in touch with nature at Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss. Olafsvikurkirkja and Liston are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Grundarfjorour: Snaefellsbaer (Rauofeldsgja & Bjarnarfoss) and Hellissandur (Skardsvik Beach & Snaefellsjokull National Park).

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Grundarfjorour day trip tool.

Getting from Holmavik to Grundarfjorour by car takes about 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Sky Lagoon as well as Reykjavik Family park and Zoo. Appreciate the collections at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) and Icelandic Phallological Museum. Hallgrimskirkja and Thingvellir National Park are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Reykjavik's surroundings by going to Thingvellir (Thorufoss & Oxararfoss), Troll Waterfalls (in Borgarnes) and Grindavik (Gunnuhver Hot Springs & Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano). See even more of Reykjavik: enjoy the sea views from Grotta Lighthouse, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Tjornin, take in the spiritual surroundings of Christ The King Cathedral, and appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager.

To see where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Reykjavik travel route planner.

You can drive from Grundarfjorour to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and flight. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner.

Fly from Reykjavik to Helsinki in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Reykjavik to Helsinki is 2 hours. October in Helsinki sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.