Copenhagen: Segway Christmas Markets & Little Mermaid Tour

Gliding Through Copenhagen's Christmas Markets on a Segway

You arrive early for training on the shop's ground, then glide through Copenhagen's car-free zones past the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, and the Marble Church with a local guide feeding information through your headset. Midway, you park at the Royal Theatre and spend 25 minutes exploring the Christmas markets at Nyhavn or warming up at the cafe. You return to the shop for a complimentary organic drink, having covered 10+ landmarks without walking fatigue.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided Segway tour and Christmas markets

• Arrive 15 minutes early for training
• Segway training on spacious ground
• See Maritime Monument and protective angel
• Cruise through Langelinie Park monuments
• Visit Little Mermaid with photo stop
• Pass historic Nordre Toldbod area
• View Holmen naval base from water
• See statue in front of Royal Cast Collection
• Pass Amalie Garden park
• Cruise car-free Larsens Plads to Nyhavn
• Photo stop at Copenhagen Opera House
• Pass Ofelia Plads and Playhouse
• Arrive at Royal Theatre and park Segways
• Explore Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv Christmas markets
• Optional cafe stop at Royal Theatre
• Cruise down Bredgade street with galleries
• Pass Marble Church dome
• Visit Amalienborg Palace
• Pass St Albans English Church
• See Gefion Fountain
• View Citadel from outside
• Return via Langelinie Park and peace angel statue
• Spot Refshale Island and Trekroner Fort from water
• End tour back at shop with complimentary drink

The Experience

You step off the curb onto a Segway after a quick training session at the shop, and then you're moving — rolling through car-free streets with the harbor on one side and the city opening up ahead. The Little Mermaid appears within five minutes, and you pull over for a photo without the usual crowds pressing in. From there the tour glides past Amalienborg Palace, the Marble Church with its dome catching the winter light, and Langelinie Park, where monuments and the water keep the pace steady and the scenery constant. Most of the route stays in the no-car zone, so there's no engine noise, just the hum of the Segway and your guide's voice through the headset pointing out details — the Gefion Fountain (a Carlsberg donation), the old naval base across the water at Holmen, the galleries lining Bredgade on the way back.

The real stop comes halfway through at the Royal Theatre, where you park the Segway and have about 25 minutes to walk into the adjacent Christmas markets at Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv. The colored 16th-century houses of Nyhavn fill up fast, so arriving mid-tour means you get the market while it's still moving, not packed. If the crowds aren't your thing, the Royal Theatre has a cafe with exclusive prices for tour guests — a warm drink and a seat while other people browse. On Sundays and Mondays the stop moves to a different cafe due to closures, but the break is the same length.

You finish back at the shop with a complimentary organic drink (or you can upgrade to mulled wine if the Christmas spirit needs a push). The whole thing takes two to three hours, and because you're standing the whole time on the Segway, you feel like you've covered real distance without the exhaustion of walking. You've seen over 10 main sights, heard the stories behind them, and had time to actually stop at a Christmas market instead of just passing it. Arrive 15 minutes early for training — the tour runs on a tight schedule and they can't move you to another time slot if you're late.

What’s included

• Segway and helmet.
• training session at the shop before departure.
• local guide with headset so you hear clearly throughout.
• rain poncho if weather requires it.
• 25-minute break at the Royal Theatre with access to adjacent Christmas markets at Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv.
• complimentary organic soft drink upon return to the shop.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Segway Cruise Copenhagen

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Copenhagen's main Christmas sights and markets in one outing without arranging your own transport or timing — the Segway does the distance, the guide handles the stories, and the fixed schedule fits both the markets and a warm drink into one afternoon.

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Top questions

How long is the Segway Christmas tour in Copenhagen?

The tour takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, including the training session at the start and a 25-minute break at the Royal Theatre.

What landmarks do you see on the Copenhagen Segway tour?

You pass over 10 main sights including the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen Opera House, Nyhavn, the Marble Church, Kastellet (the Citadel), the Gefion Fountain, and Langelinie Park.

Do you have to be fit to do the Segway tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You must be able to stand for the duration and step on and off the Segway with ease. Minimum height is 135cm and weight must be between 35kg and 125kg.

What happens during the Christmas market stop?

You park your Segway at the Royal Theatre and have about 25 minutes to explore the Christmas markets at Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv, or stay at the cafe for a warm drink at guest prices.

What is included in the Segway tour price?

The tour includes a Segway, helmet, headset to hear the guide, rain poncho if needed, a local guide, and a complimentary organic drink when you return to the shop.

What should I wear for the Copenhagen Segway tour?

Wear warm layers and gloves — the tour operates in all weather except hazardous conditions. Avoid high heels. A rain poncho is provided if needed.

Is there a minimum age for the Segway tour?

The minimum age is 11 years old, but the child must weigh at least 35kg. Weight requirements take priority over age.

What if I book the tour on a Sunday or Monday?

On Sundays and Mondays, the cafe stop moves to a different location instead of the Royal Theatre due to closures, but the break length and experience remain the same.

Do I need to arrive early?

Yes, arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in and training. The tour runs on a fixed schedule and cannot be moved to another time slot if you are late.