49 days in Copenhagen, Iceland & Helsinki Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hey Captain, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and National Gallery of Denmark. Do some cultural sightseeing at Rosenborg Castle and Trinitatis Kirke. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Amager Strandpark and don't miss a visit to The Little Mermaid.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Copenhagen holiday planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Copenhagen is an approximately 24-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to Copenhagen, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Melbourne in September since evenings lows in Copenhagen dip to 12°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Mon) before leaving for Reykjavik.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Reykjadalur Hot Springs and Strandarkirkja. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Reykjavik Open Air Museum and Hopsnes Lighthouse. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blue Lagoon (in Grindavik) and Raufarholshellir (in Olfuss). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, see the interesting displays at Reykjavik Museum of Photography, don't miss a visit to Þúfa, and stop by Kirsuberjatred.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik online attractions 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 when traveling from Copenhagen to Reykjavik is minus 1 hour. In September, Reykjavik is little chillier than Copenhagen - with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to drive to Olfuss.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Olfuss trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Reykjavik to Olfuss takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in September, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Selfoss.

Step out of the city life by going to Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall and Gullfoss Falls. Explore hidden gems such as Lava Centre and Caves of Hella. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Selfoss: Fludir (Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin & Hrunalaug), Blesi (in Geysir) and Bruarfoss Waterfall (in Brekkuskogur). It doesn't end there: admire the verdant scenery at Gjain and admire the sheer force of Hjalparfoss.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Selfoss holiday planner.

Selfoss is very close to Olfuss. In September, daily temperatures in Selfoss can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Hella.

You've now added Kvernufoss to your itinerary. On your second day here, take in the dramatic scenery at Seljalandsfoss - Waterfall, then take in the dramatic scenery at Gljufrabui Waterfalls, then admire the sheer force of Nauthusagil Waterfall, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Skogafoss.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Hella travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Selfoss to Hella takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Hella, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Vik.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Dyrhólaey as well as Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Reynisfjall, then 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.

To see photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Vik trip planner.

You can drive from Hella to Vik in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. September in Vik sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Landmannalaugar.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the pleasant sights at Landmannalaugar, stroll through Fjallabak Nature Reserve, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Ljótipollur.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Landmannalaugar trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Vik to Landmannalaugar takes 3 hours. September in Landmannalaugar sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Vatnajokull National Park.

Glacier Lagoon has been added to your itinerary. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of Skaftafell National Park.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Vatnajokull National Park planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Landmannalaugar to Vatnajokull National Park. In September in Vatnajokull National Park, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel to Hofn.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Vestrahorn as well as Hoffellsjokull Glacier. Here are some ideas for day two: test the waters at Hoffell Hot Tubs, explore the striking landscape at Hoffellsjokull Glacier, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Vestrahorn.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Hofn itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vatnajokull National Park to Hofn. In October in Hofn, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can drive to Djupivogur.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Djupivogur holiday builder website.

You can drive from Hofn to Djupivogur in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. October in Djupivogur sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Egilsstadir.

Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Seydisfjordur Church, see what you can catch with Austursigling, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Fardagafoss.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Egilsstadir trip site.

You can drive from Djupivogur to Egilsstadir in 2.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Egilsstadir can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Reykjahlid.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Krafla Lava Fields and Viti Crater. Take a break from the city and head to Grjotagja Cave and Mt. Namafjall (Namaskard). Step out of Reykjahlid to go to Akureyri and see Goðafoss Waterfall, which is approximately 42 minutes away. There's more to do: explore the striking landscape at Skutustaoagigar.

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Drive from Egilsstadir to Reykjahlid in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Reykjahlid are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Akureyri.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Akureyrarkirkja as well as Akureyri Botanical Garden. You'll explore and learn at Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Brunir Horse. Get some cultural insight at Holar Cathedral and Linda Ola - Studio & Gallery. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Akureyri Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Akureyri road trip website.

Getting from Reykjahlid to Akureyri by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Akureyri can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel to Holar.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Holar trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Akureyri to Holar. In October in Holar, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 0°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for Varmahlid.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): examine the collection at Glaumbaer Museum and then steep yourself in history at Víðimýrarkirkja. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Hvitserkur and then admire the sheer force of Kolugljufur Waterfall.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Varmahlid holiday planner.

You can drive from Holar to Varmahlid in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in October, and nighttime lows around 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Tue) before leaving for Holmavik.

You've now added Hot Pots to your itinerary.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Holmavik route planning site.

You can drive from Varmahlid to Holmavik in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Varmahlid in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Holmavik, with lows of 4°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Fri) before leaving for Grundarfjorour.

Svodufoss has been added to your itinerary. Get outdoors at Kirkjufell Mountain and Rauofeldsgja. Get some cultural insight at Olafsvikurkirkja and Liston. Explore Grundarfjorour's surroundings by going to Bjarnarfoss (in Snaefellsbaer) and Hellissandur (Skardsvik Beach & Snaefellsjokull National Park).

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Grundarfjorour holiday app.

You can drive from Holmavik to Grundarfjorour in 3 hours. On the 21st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Reykjavik.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Sky Lagoon as well as Reykjavik Family park and Zoo. Explore hidden gems such as Gunnuhver Hot Springs and Icelandic Phallological Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Hallgrimskirkja and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). Change things up with these side-trips from Reykjavik: Troll Waterfalls (in Borgarnes), Fagradalsfjall Active Volcano (in Grindavik) and Thingvellir (Thorufoss, Thingvellir National Park, &more). Explore Reykjavik further: enjoy the sea views from Grotta Lighthouse, appreciate the history behind Monument to the Unknown Bureaucrat, stop by National Museum of Iceland, and walk around Hljomskalagarour Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Reykjavik day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Grundarfjorour to Reykjavik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and flight. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Sat) before leaving for Helsinki.

Keep things going the next day: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and then admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki holiday planning website.

You can fly from Reykjavik to Helsinki in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Reykjavik to Helsinki is 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in October, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.