A Thoughtfully Curated Copenhagen Escape

✔ One beautiful waterfront hotel for four nights — unpack once and settle in

✔ A thoughtfully planned itinerary balanced with plenty of free time

✔ No logistics to worry about

✔ No navigating an unfamiliar city alone unless you want to

✔ Built-in companionship for meals, sightseeing, and evening strolls

✔ The freedom to explore independently while knowing friendly faces are always nearby

✔ A small group of women who share your love of travel, curiosity, and adventure

I spent a lot of time looking at hotels before choosing this one.

Location matters in a city like Copenhagen, and the Admiral Hotel puts us exactly where we want to be.

Set right on the waterfront in a beautifully restored historic warehouse dating back to the 1700s, the hotel combines Danish history with the clean, comfortable Scandinavian style Copenhagen is known for today.

From the moment you step outside, you're in the heart of the city. Nyhavn's colorful harbor, royal palaces, waterfront promenades, cafés, restaurants, and many of Copenhagen's most iconic sights are all within easy walking distance.

The hotel itself feels warm and welcoming rather than formal or flashy. Original wooden beams, waterfront views, and thoughtfully designed rooms create the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring.

One of the things I love most about this hotel is how easy it makes everything. Want to take an early morning walk along the harbor? You're already there. Feel like meeting a few of the ladies for a glass of wine before dinner? The waterfront is right outside the door. Want to wander through the city for an hour and then return to rest before heading out again? It's all incredibly convenient.

This isn't just a place to sleep. It's a place to settle in, unpack once, and feel at home in Copenhagen for a few wonderful days.

• Single Room: $4,968
• Double Room: $3,990 per person

One of the things I love most about Copenhagen is that it offers so many different sides of Denmark in such a compact, easy-to-enjoy city.

Over our four days together, we'll experience a wonderful blend of history, culture, food, scenery, and the simple pleasure of being in one of Europe's most livable cities.

We'll spend time exploring the city itself, wandering elegant streets lined with colorful buildings, charming cafés, beautiful public squares, and the waterfront areas that give Copenhagen so much of its character. There will be opportunities to stroll through the famous Nyhavn harbor, browse local shops, people-watch from a café, and simply enjoy the relaxed rhythm of Danish life.

We'll venture beyond the city for a memorable day through the Danish countryside, where fairy-tale castles, coastal villages, and centuries of history await. We'll visit magnificent Frederiksborg Castle, one of Scandinavia's most spectacular Renaissance palaces, surrounded by beautiful gardens and a peaceful lake. We'll also visit Kronborg Castle, known around the world as Hamlet's Castle, perched dramatically along the sea and filled with fascinating stories of kings, queens, and Shakespearean legend.

Food is an important part of understanding any culture, and Denmark is no exception. We'll enjoy a hands-on smørrebrød experience where we'll learn the art of creating Denmark's famous open-faced sandwiches before sitting down to enjoy our creations together with local beer and aquavit. It's a fun, delicious, and uniquely Danish experience that goes far beyond simply eating lunch.

No visit to Copenhagen would be complete without time at Tivoli Gardens. Part amusement park, part garden, part cultural icon, Tivoli is one of the most beloved places in Denmark. The gardens, historic architecture, lights, music, and atmosphere create a sense of magic that is difficult to describe until you've experienced it yourself. It's easy to understand why Walt Disney found inspiration here when creating Disneyland.

And perhaps just as important as the planned experiences will be the unplanned moments.

A leisurely breakfast overlooking the waterfront.

A spontaneous stop for coffee and pastries.

An afternoon stroll through Nyhavn with new friends.

A glass of wine while watching the boats drift through the harbor.

And, if tradition holds, perhaps a chance to sample Denmark's famous Easter beer, a seasonal brew that appears for only a few weeks each spring. Believe it or not, it's something I still remember from my time living in Copenhagen more than 50 years ago. I've often wondered if it's every bit as good as I remember, and I'm looking forward to finding out.

These are often the moments travelers remember long after they return home.

Copenhagen is a city best enjoyed rather than rushed, and that's exactly how we've designed this escape.

✔ 4 nights at the Admiral Hotel (with breakfast)
✔ All tours and experiences listed
✔ Private driver for transfers and touring days
✔ Local expert guides
✔ A wonder group of like-minded women
✔ Golden Girls support throughout

This Copenhagen escape may be perfect for you if:

✓ You've always wanted to visit Copenhagen and would love to experience it with a small group of welcoming women

✓ You enjoy culture, history, beautiful architecture, great food, and discovering a city beyond the typical tourist highlights

✓ You prefer a thoughtful pace with time to explore rather than racing from one attraction to the next

✓ You appreciate having someone else handle the planning, logistics, transportation, and details

✓ You like the idea of arriving solo but knowing you'll be surrounded by friendly, like-minded women

✓ You enjoy meaningful travel experiences and the connections that often come from sharing them with others

Many of the women who travel with Golden Girls Getaways come on their own. You will never be the only one.

One of my favorite things about these trips is watching friendships form. Whether it's sharing a meal, strolling through Nyhavn, discovering a favorite café, or enjoying a glass of wine together after a day of sightseeing, there's almost always someone ready to join you.

Women often arrive as solo travelers and leave as friends. In fact, many end up traveling together again.

If that sounds appealing to you, I think you'll love Copenhagen.

“This was my first time going on a Golden Girls Getaways trip. I wasn't sure what it would be like. It was just what I hoped for and needed after my husband passed! Linda is so warm and welcoming and the other women were wonderful to be with."

... Candy, CO

“This tour was so much fun!!! Seriously, we laughed so hard. No pressure on participating or not participating in any activity."

... Laura, NY

"I finally found my travel tribe! I want to travel with these women forever and always!"

... Ellen, IL

"I went on my first Golden Girls trip alone and left with a whole new family. The trip was over 6 months ago and I'm still constantly talking with the other women and we're planning our future trips with Linda together! I feel so blessed to have found this group."

... Barbara, MA

There are some cities you visit… and others you fall into effortlessly.

Copenhagen is the second kind.

This is a place where everything just works—beautifully. Colorful harbors, walkable streets, storybook castles, and a food scene that’s quietly one of the best in Europe.

This Golden Girls getaway is designed as:

• a perfect post-cruise extension after the Bruges river cruise
  or
• a stand-alone, slow-paced European city escape or
• a perfect pre-cruise extension to our Norwegian Fjords cruise

No rushing. No overpacking your days. Just enough structure to see the best of Copenhagen—with plenty of time to enjoy it.

I'm so excited about this trip for many reasons. Copenhagen is a city that has held a special place in my heart for more than 50 years, and I can't wait to experience it again.

But what excites me most is sharing it with a wonderful group of women.

The city is beautiful. The food is wonderful. The atmosphere is unforgettable.

And if my previous trips are any indication, we'll leave with memories of both the places we visited and the friendships we made along the way.

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the group small, welcoming, and easy to connect with.

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