Copenhagen Trip 2026

Day 1 - Tired at 2am on Tuesday, a group of biologists and chemists set off from school to Heathrow airport, en route to Copenhagen. After a short flight, we reached Copenhagen airport. Despite the minor setback of a lost bag (not so minor to James), we started our tour of the city and took the exceptional city metro to the Round Tower. Nearby, we grabbed a quick lunch before commencing an insightful science walking tour, exploring the different scientists from Denmark, who had studied and researched in the very area we walked. Alongside learning about different scientists and their contributions to international science, we were able to see the University of Copenhagen and the beautiful, colourful streets surrounding the university.

Afterwards, we climbed the Round Tower (Rundetårn). Originally built as an astronomical observatory, it is well-known for its equestrian staircase that leads to stunning views over Copenhagen. We all spent time well, soaking in the views of Copenhagen and taking pictures of the skyline.

Later, we walked to the Museum of Illusions, which in short, is as peculiar as the name suggests. There were a huge host of photo spots, that look completely normal at first, but once looking through the lens the illusion becomes very real. After exploring and enjoying the many illusions, we had our dinner in nearby restaurants and finally checked in to the hostel. Apart from an ant infestation scare in one of our rooms (which had a very lucky solution), we had a very relaxing end to our long day.

Day 2 - After such a jam-packed first day, the second felt much more relaxed. First up, the Planetarium, and what an interesting place it was! After a short, guided tour of the technology used in space exploration, we were left to our own devices to look around the rest of the exhibits. The best one by far was the Cosmos exhibit, full of beautiful visuals, and interactive technology. After this, we were then ushered into the planetarium dome, for a screening of ‘Touch the stars’ and ‘The unseen world’.

Next up, after a short walk, was the Tivoli theme park. We were allocated a generous amount of time to have fun, and we definitely made the most of it! Despite the unfortunate weather, we still had a great time, with fantastic rides, delicious food, and many memories. Props to the teachers for braving the Golden Tower, a 63-metre free fall plunge! I’m sure Dr Hanson would love to go again.

After this, was the slightly less exciting, but still very interesting, Home of Carlsberg (place of the invention of the pH scale and the 2022 Chemistry Nobel prize). Full of the history of Carlsberg, as well as interactive games, somehow, they managed to make a museum actually engaging. As a bonus, at the very end of our self-guided tour, we even received a free (soft) drink of choice and enjoyed some time in the relaxing bar area.

What a day! It certainly was fun, and after the group split for dinner, we felt happy, knowing there were still two more days left of our trip.

Day 3 - On the third day, we left the hostel early and travelled by metro to visit the Medical Museum. The museum was extremely interesting and gave us an insight into the history of medicine and healthcare in Europe. We saw many preserved foetuses, organs, and medical specimens, which were both fascinating and shocking to look at. We also learnt about how doctors used to diagnose and treat diseases before the development of modern medicine and technology. It was interesting to see how much medical knowledge and treatment methods have evolved over time, especially compared to the advanced healthcare systems we have today.

After visiting the museum, we walked to the Botanical Gardens near Rosenborg Castle. When we arrived, it was raining heavily and everyone got completely soaked walking there. Luckily, by the time we reached the gardens, the rain had stopped and the sun came out, creating a beautiful atmosphere. Everyone split off into smaller groups to explore the gardens, while some people also ventured to look around Rosenborg Castle. Walking through the gardens felt like a fairytale.

After lunch, we visited the Experimentarium, where everyone had lots of fun trying out the interactive games and activities while also learning about science and the world around us. There were also lots of bubbles. Mr Marsden even managed to achieve a new high score on one of the memory games! For dinner, we went to Kongens Nytorv, where everyone split up again to eat at different restaurants and do some shopping. The highlight of the evening was seeing Copenhagen’s famous colourful houses along the canal at Nyhavn. The bright evening sky, the relaxing atmosphere, and the smell of food from the nearby restaurants made it a perfect end to the day.

Day 4 - After three amazing days in Copenhagen, we all knew the end of the trip was near. Once again, we checked out early and took the metro to the vast Copenhagen Zoo. From the savannah to the arctic, the zoo had it all! We spent a couple of hours seeing the biodiversity of the zoo and ate our lunch amongst the animals. At around midday, we left the zoo for the airport in bittersweet feels, all so happy and swamped with memories and experiences. Not knowing the situation at passport control, we rushed to the airport, full of adrenaline, and made it with plenty of time to spare. After a short return flight, we landed back in Heathrow, with a coach welcoming us home.

Thank you so much to the teachers - Dr Hanson, Mr Marsden and Miss Kendrew - who looked after us and organised the trip; I am certain that we all would agree it was such a memorable experience!