11 days in Copenhagen, Hamburg & Berlin 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 inner history buff will appreciate Nyhavn and Rosenborg Castle. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Illums Bolighus and A.C. Perch's Thehandel. There's still lots to do: stop by Illum, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Denmark, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and step off the mainland to explore Slotsholmen.

For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Copenhagen trip itinerary planner.

Jerusalem, Israel to Copenhagen is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Jerusalem to Copenhagen, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jerusalem in November, expect nights in Copenhagen to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are colder, around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can fly to Hamburg.

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): hunt for treasures at Fish Auction Hall and Market, explore the activities along Port of Hamburg, and then don't miss a visit to Jungfernstieg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Miniatur Wunderland and then identify plant and animal life at Wildpark Lueneburger Heide.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Hamburg custom trip planner.

Getting from Copenhagen to Hamburg by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In November in Hamburg, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Shop till you drop at Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus and Fassbender & Rausch Chocolatiers am Gendarmenmarkt. Escape the urban bustle at Pfaueninsel and Strandbar Mitte. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad Tegeler See, examine the collection at Pergamonmuseum, ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, and look for gifts at BUNTE SCHOKOWELT.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Berlin tour planner.

You can take a train from Hamburg to Berlin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Berlin can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. You'll have a few hours on the 23rd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.