How To Pack Like A Pro For Copenhagen

Key item: bring comfortable shoes!

You’re heading to Copenhagen, where winters are fiercely freezing and summers seem like the only great time to visit because locals are happier than usual! Just in case you’re heading there during any season of the year, we’ve got you covered with the list below.

Denmark has four VERY distinct seasons of spring, summer, fall and winter. The spring months (April and May) are mild and the summer months (June, July and August) are the hottest. Autumn runs from September to November and tends to be rainy and cloudy. From December to March, the weather is literally freezing with snow. That being said, the best time to visit is from May to August, when the days are long and everyone’s happy!

Key item: bring comfortable shoes! The city is compact, meaning that you can walk everywhere…and you certainly will. The local style is minimalist but on trend. So try not to steer away from sweatpants or your college hoodie. Stuff a good pair of jeans, awesome flats and a cool jacket.

Here’s a list of must-pack items for every season:

• Raincoat & umbrella: prep for spontaneous rain
• For walking all day: 1 pair of sneakers (or comfortable shoes)
• Swimwear
• Shampoo
• Soap/shower gel
• Toothpaste + toothbrush
• Razor + shaving cream
• Comb or brush
• Underwear (Ladies: bras)
• Socks
• If necessary: voltage converter (Voltage: 220 volts)
• Computer/phone chargers
• External battery
• Hard drive: to backup your images
• Money
• Passport
• Sunglasses
• Camera

In addition, here’s what else you’ll need for every season:

Spring & Autumn:

Spring and autumn in Copenhagen is still a chilly with temperatures ranging from 40 – 60 F.  There will be periodic rain, so consider packing: suits, jackets, sports coats, wool jackets, long sleeve shirts and comfortable shoes. Here are some things to pack:

• Sunscreen (men & women)
• Scarfs (men & women)
• Black leggings (women, to wear underneath your pants if you’re afraid of the cold)
• Jeans (men & women)
• Walkable shoes (men & women)
• Big sweaters (men & women)
• Layer-friendly tops (men & women)

Summer:

Summer in Copenhagen, from May to August, is the best time to visit Copenhagen. Expect high temperatures above 50 – 70 F. Be sure to pack: t-shirts, short sleeve shirts, skirts, sandals, caps, rain wear AND these items in your suitcase:

• Sunscreen (men & women)
• Hat (men & women)
• Sunglasses (men & women)
• Swimwear (men & women)
• Activewear (men & women)
• Walkable flats (women)
• Sandals or flip flops (men & women)
• Sneakers (men)
• Short sleeve shirts (men & women)
• Shorts  (men & women)
• Lightweight dresses and/or skirts (women)

Winter:

The coldest months in Copenhagen are from October to March with  temperature from 30 to 50 F and there will definitely be snow. Below is a checklist of essentials:

• Giant winter coat (men & women)
• Thick sweaters (men & women)
• Several long-sleeved shirts for laying underneath sweaters (men & women)
• Pairs of pants (men & women)
• Pairs of jeans (men & women)
• Winter hats or beanies (men & women)
• Pair of gloves (men & women)
• Thick scarves (men & women)
• 1 bottle of lotion (men & women)

Wendy Hung

CEO, FOUNDER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

As the founder of Jetset Times, Wendy is an avid traveler and fluent in five languages. When she's not traveling, Wendy calls Paris and Taipei home. Her favorite countries so far from her travels have been: Bhutan, Iran, and St. Bart's because they were all so different!