Packing List for Copenhagen in Autumn
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Planning a trip to Copenhagen this autumn? You’re in for a treat — and a bit of chill! The season is stunning but also calls for layering and weather-proof essentials. To help you travel light and stay cosy, I’ve put together a complete Copenhagen autumn packing list!
Click here to read my blog post on things to do in Copenhagen in Autumn.
Clothes
You will need lots of layers for Copenhagen in autumn, I visited at the end of October and it rained most of the time! The temperature is around 8-15 degrees. To save space on packing – plan your outfits before you go, to get some outfit inspo. I searched tik tok and Pinterest for some good ideas.
- A waterproof coat
- Jumpers
- Long sleeve tops
- Jeans/Trousers
- Skit and tights (whatever outfits you choose)
- Evening outfits
- Sleepwear – pjs and fluffy socks
- Swimwear (if you visit a spa or sauna)
- Essentials – underwear and socks
- Optional – activewear.
Shoes
- Trainers (comfy ones for all the city steps)
- Comfy boots
- Optional – Sliders – if visiting saunas or the famous Manon Les Suites spa)
- Optional – Running shoes (if you also want to do a park run or exercise whilst visiting)
Toiletries
- Lip balm
- Make up
- Hair Stylers – Straighteners or curlers
- Hair brush
- Hair bobbles or clips
- Optional – Glasses or Contact lenses
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Razor
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Deodorant
- Skincare
- Hand sanitiser
- Basic First Aid, parcemonta, plasters etc
Electronics
- Camera
- Travel adapters (same as Europe adapters)
- Chargers
- Headphones
- Power Bank/Portable charger
- Kindle or e-book
Accessories
- Umbrella (ideally a compact one to fit in your bag)
- Warm scarf, hat, and gloves (especially from mid-October onward)
- Sunglasses
- Optional – Jewellery
- Crossbody bag or backpack
- Reusable Water Bottle (Denmark apparently has the best tap water in the world)
Essentials
- Passport
- Travel Insurance documents (usually electronically now)
- Boarding passes (usually electronically now)
Packing for Copenhagen in autumn doesn’t need to be complicated just think layers, comfort, and a touch of practicality. With the right essentials in your bag, you’ll be free to focus on exploring everything Copenhagen has to offer. Hope this packing list helps you feel ready and excited for your trip. Have an amazing time discovering the magic of Copenhagen in the autumn season!