Comparison · Berlin vs Copenhagen · Germany / Denmark
Berlin vs Copenhagen
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Berlin for Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and lower day-to-day costs; choose Copenhagen for Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn and beaches. Berlin is generally less expensive, and the two are about 355 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 355 km
- Less expensive
- Berlin
- Best time for Berlin
- May–September
- Best time for Copenhagen
- May–September
Side by side
| Berlin | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Denmark |
| Known for | Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island | Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn and Cycling |
| Best time to visit | May–September | May–September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $150–$260 | $240–$420 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 25°C (77°F) | July, 22°C (72°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 3°C (37°F) | January, 3°C (37°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 10 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | — | Amager Strandpark |
| Airports | BER | CPH |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Berlin for…
Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and lower day-to-day costs. Berlin is a sprawling, green city of distinct neighbourhoods, reunited only in 1990 after 28 years divided by the Wall. Mitte holds the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag dome, Museum Island and the Holocaust Memorial, while the remains of the Wall run from…
Choose Copenhagen for…
Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn and beaches. Copenhagen is a flat, compact harbour city where cycling is the normal way to get around and the harbour water is clean enough to swim in. The medieval centre, with Strøget and the Round Tower, sits between Tivoli Gardens and the painted townhouses of…
Top sights compared
| # | Berlin | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandenburg Gate | Tivoli Gardens |
| 2 | Reichstag and its glass dome | Nyhavn |
| 3 | Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe | Rosenborg Castle |
| 4 | Museum Island | Christiansborg Palace |
| 5 | Neues Museum | Amalienborg |
Food compared
| Berlin | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Currywurst | Smørrebrød |
| Döner kebab | Danish pastries |
| Berliner Pfannkuchen | Danish hot dog |
| Eisbein | Stegt flæsk med persillesovs |
Which is cheaper?
Berlin is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $150–$260 per person there, against $240–$420 in Copenhagen (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Berlin on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Berlin and Copenhagen are about 355 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Berlin and 4 in Copenhagen.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Berlin or Copenhagen cheaper?
Berlin is usually less expensive: about $150–$260 a day mid-range against $240–$420 (estimates).
+Is Berlin or Copenhagen better for a first trip?
Pick Berlin for Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and lower day-to-day costs, or Copenhagen for Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn and beaches.
+How far is Berlin from Copenhagen?
About 355 km in a straight line.