Denmark

Mountain, art, old town & great food

25 – 30 March 2026

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At a Glance

Condensed Itinerary

🇩🇰 Wed 25 – Fri 27 · Copenhagen

Wed PMDepart — overnight flight to CPH

Thu 7amArrive CPH → M2 Metro → Scandic Nørreport

ThuTorvehallerne, Round Tower, Nørreport area

ThuVisit Charlotte — Amagerbro (M2 → Amagerbro)

Thu 6:15pThe Union Kitchen — dinner with Charlotte✓

Fri PMCPH → ZRH — evening flight to Zürich

🇨🇭 Fri 27 · Arrival & White Elephant

7:40pArrive ZRH → Airport Express + Tram 13 → Marriott

9:00pWhite Elephant — Michelin-listed Thai (hotel)

10:30pLenox Bar nightcapoptional

⛰️ Sat 28 · Mountain, Art & Old Town

12:00pUetliberg Summit — S10 train, Alps panorama

1:30pCafé Sprüngli — hot chocolate & Luxemburgerli

2:15pKunsthaus Zürich — Monet, Munch, Giacometti

3:45pKunsthaus Café — light lunch

4:30pOld Town — Augustinergasse, Grossmünster, Fraumünster

5:45pLindenhof Hill — best Old Town panorama

6:30pCafé Bar Münsterhof — aperitivo

7:30pZeughauskeller — 15th-c. beer hall✓

☀️ Sun 29 · Slow Morning & Farewell

10:00aHiltl — world’s oldest vegetarian, Sunday brunch

11:15aLake Zürich Promenade — Quaianlagen park

11:45aBoat cruise or Polybahn funicularpick one

1:00pFischerstube Zürihorn — lakeside fish lunch

2:30pMuseum Rietberg — Asian & African art

5:15peCHo — farewell Swiss dinner (hotel)

6:00p🛫 Depart — Uber to ZRH → 8:25 PM flight

🇩🇰 Mon 30 · Back in Copenhagen

7:00pPS Bar & Grill City — Pilestræde 12A✓

Meals & Reservations

Confirmed · Recommended · Walk-in

Thu6:15pThe Union Kitchen — sharing plates, 4 guests✓ confirmed

Fri9:00pWhite Elephant — Thai, hotel on-siterecommended

Sat1:30pCafé Sprüngli — hot chocolate & macaronswalk-in

Sat3:45pKunsthaus Café — soups, salads, light lunchwalk-in

Sat6:30pCafé Bar Münsterhof — aperitivo, Spritzwalk-in

Sat7:30pZeughauskeller — beer hall, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes✓ confirmed

Sun10:00aHiltl — vegetarian brunch buffet, CHF 57 ppwalk-in

Sun1:00pFischerstube Zürihorn — lakeside, Lake Zürich fishrecommended

Sun5:15peCHo — Swiss farewell dinner, hotelrecommended

Mon7:00pPS Bar & Grill City — steaks & cocktails, 2 guests✓ confirmed

Copenhagen Stopover · Wed 25 – Fri 27 March

43°Lo 34°F (6°C / 1°C)

6°C / 1°C

Partly Cloudy. Hi 43°F.

Rain 20% Wind 12 mph ☀ 6:15 ☾ 6:30

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Wed Night

Departure → Copenhagen ✈

Overnight flight departing Wednesday night. SAS SK910 from Newark Terminal B — departs ~5:15 PM, arrives Copenhagen (CPH) Thursday morning at 7 AM.

✈ Overnight flight 🕖 Arrive Thu 7 AM 🚪 Terminal B · B3 Concourse

✦ Airport Lounges — EWR Terminal B

SAS Lounge · B3 Concourse, near Gate B60
Hours: 7 AM – 11 PM daily · Buffet, bar, Wi-Fi · Included with SAS Business/Plus ticket, Star Alliance Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus · No day pass at EWR

Lufthansa Business Lounge · B3 Concourse, near Gate B60
Access: Star Alliance Business Class (included with SAS Business) · Day pass: $35 with same-day Lufthansa Group boarding pass

Lufthansa Senator Lounge · B3 Concourse, across from SAS Lounge
Access: Star Alliance Gold + 1 guest · No day pass

⚠ No United Club in Terminal B. United Clubs are in Terminal A ($59 day pass) and Terminal C. Star Alliance shuttle bus connects C71/A28 → Terminal B (secure side, no re-screening).
⚠ No Amex Centurion in Terminal B. Opening 2026 in Terminal A above Gate A34.
Priority Pass: LOUNGE&CO (Terminal B, B2, Gates B51–B57, Thu–Mon 10 AM – 6 PM).

7:00 AM

Arrive CPH → Scandic Nørreport

Metro M2 runs directly from Terminal 3 to Nørreport Station — 13 minutes, 30 DKK (~$4). Hotel is directly across the street from the station exit on Frederiksborggade. Check in or drop bags, grab coffee at Torvehallerne (3 min walk).

🚇 M2 Metro · 13 min 💰 30 DKK (~$4) 📍 Frederiksborggade 18

Metro runs 24/7 · Every 2 min daytime, 15–20 min overnight · No taxi needed

🗺 Directions to Hotel 🌐 Hotel Website

💳 Tickets

Paying for the Metro

No tap-to-pay. Buy a ticket or pass before boarding. Fine: DKK 750 (~$100).

Ticket Options & Prices ▼

⚠️ No contactless tap 🎫 Buy before boarding 💰 Fine: 750 DKK

Easiest option — Rejsekort App (recommended)
Download the Rejsekort app before you land. Link your credit card in the app. Swipe to check in before boarding, swipe to check out when you arrive. The app charges your card automatically once a day. Works on metro, bus, train, and light rail — check in once even if you transfer. Smart Check Out reminds you so you don't forget. 20% off during off-peak hours.

Alternative — Rejsebillet App
The Rejsebillet app lets you buy single tickets and City Passes. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or stored Visa/Mastercard. Good if you just want to pre-buy a few rides without the check-in/check-out flow.

At the airport — Ticket Machines
Machines in Terminal 3 near the metro entrance sell single tickets and City Passes. Accept coins and major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard). Quick and simple — buy a 3-zone ticket to city center before heading to the platform.

City Pass — Worth It?
If you'll ride 3+ times a day, a City Pass Small (zones 1–4, airport included) saves money. Unlimited metro, bus, train, and harbour bus.

24 hours	100 DKK (~$14)
48 hours	160 DKK (~$22)
72 hours	220 DKK (~$30)

Single Ticket Prices (2026)

2 zones (inner-city)	24 DKK · 75 min
3 zones (airport ↔ centre)	30 DKK · 90 min
4 zones (cross-city)	40 DKK · 105 min

One ticket works on metro, bus, S-tog trains, and harbour bus within your paid zones · Metro 1-Day Ticket (unlimited metro only): 50 DKK

📱 Rejsekort App (iOS) 📱 Rejsekort (Android) 🎫 Ticket Info

Hotel

Scandic Nørreport · Your Base

Boutique 4-star hotel in central Copenhagen. Reception and the rooftop bar "Level Six" are both on the 6th floor. Rooftop terrace has panoramic city views and cocktails. Free happy hour daily 4–5 PM with complimentary drinks. Free Wi-Fi. Breakfast buffet Mon–Fri 6:30–9:30, weekends 7:30–10:30.

🍸 Rooftop Bar · Level Six 🥐 Breakfast included 🎉 Free happy hour 4–5 PM 📶 Free Wi-Fi

+45 7231 5001 · Rooftop: Mon–Thu until 11:30 PM · Fri–Sat until 1 AM · Sun until 11 PM

🗺 Open in Maps 🍸 Level Six Rooftop

Nearby

Around the Hotel · Nørreport & Indre By

Nørreport is Copenhagen's busiest transit hub — you're in the absolute center. Torvehallerne food market is a 3-minute walk (gourmet stalls, fresh pastries, smørrebrød). The Round Tower (Rundetårn) and Latin Quarter are 6 minutes on foot. Kongens Nytorv and Strøget shopping street within 17 minutes walking. Nyhavn is a 19-minute walk · or Uber ~6 min.

🥨 Torvehallerne · 1 min 🏛 Round Tower · 6 min ⛵ Nyhavn · 19 min walk · 🚕 Uber ~6 min 🛍 Strøget · 17 min walk

🗺 Explore Nearby

Charlotte

Charlotte's Place · Amager

Holmbladsgade 70B, 2300 København S
Charlotte's place while she's studying in Copenhagen. Located in the Amagerbro neighborhood on Amager island — a lively, multicultural district with great dining and easy water access. About 15 minutes from your hotel by metro (M2 to Amagerbro station, then 6-minute walk).

🚇 M2 → Amagerbro · 15 min 🚲 Bike ~12 min from hotel 📍 Holmbladsgade 70B

Amagerbro is a young, vibrant neighborhood. Amagerbrogade (main street) has cafés, restaurants, and shops. Amager Beach Park is a short bike ride east.

🗺 Directions to Charlotte 📍 View on Map

Amager

Around Charlotte · Amagerbro

Holmbladsgade sits in the heart of Amagerbro — a neighborhood known for its local character, cozy cafés, and proximity to the harbor. Ingolf's Kaffebar on a nearby side street is a neighborhood gem with live music and great brunch. Amager Beach Park (Amager Strandpark) is Copenhagen's biggest beach — reachable by bike or metro for a waterfront walk.

☕ Ingolf's Kaffebar 🏖 Amager Beach Park 🛒 Amagerbrogade shops

Thu 6:15 PM

The Union Kitchen · Dinner with Charlotte 🍽

Reservation confirmed · 6:15 PM · 4 guests
James, Charlotte, Olivia & Temple
Vodroffsvej 39, Frederiksberg — a lively neighbourhood eatery with sharing plates, cocktails & a relaxed vibe.

🚇 M1 → Frederiksberg · 6 min 📋 4 guests · 6:15 PM 💰 ~$55–85/person

Thu open until midnight · +45 24 45 06 05 · theunionkitchen.dk

🗺 Directions 🌐 Restaurant

Fri Evening

Copenhagen → Zürich ✈

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Zürich (ZRH) Friday evening. Copenhagen Airport is fast to reach — M2 metro from Nørreport takes 13 minutes. Allow 2 hours before departure for international flights.

✈ CPH → ZRH 🚇 M2 → Airport · 13 min 💰 30 DKK (~$4)

From Charlotte's: Metro M2 Amagerbro → CPH Airport ~10 min · From hotel: M2 Nørreport → CPH ~13 min

✦ Airport Lounges — CPH (Schengen Side)

CPH → ZRH is a Schengen flight. Gates A/B for most European flights; Pier C for SAS departures.

SAS Lounge · Near Gate C10, Schengen side
Opens 1 hr before first SAS departure · Included with SAS Business/Plus, Star Alliance Gold, EuroBonus Gold/Diamond · Day pass: DKK 349 (~$50) at door, or DKK 199–299 (~$29–$43) online via SAS app

Carlsberg Aviator Lounge · Between Piers A & B, 1st floor
Hours: 5 AM – 8:30 PM (Mon–Fri/Sun), 5 AM – 8 PM (Sat) · ✅ Priority Pass · Day pass: DKK 229 (~$33) at door · Any airline

Aspire Lounge · Between Piers A & B, upper level (by stairs)
Hours: 7 AM – 8 PM (Apr–Oct) · ✅ Priority Pass · Day pass: ~€34 at door · Any airline

⚠ No United Club at CPH. No Amex Centurion at CPH (nearest is Stockholm Arlanda).
Best bet: Carlsberg Aviator (between Piers A & B) — central, any airline, DKK 229 walk-in.
If flying SAS: SAS Lounge near C10 is included with SAS Plus or higher.

🗺 Directions to CPH

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Copenhagen is compact and walkable. The M2 metro connects your hotel, Charlotte's neighborhood, and the airport in a straight line. No car needed — bike or metro everywhere.

Day 1 · Friday 27 March

Arrival &
White Elephant

A gentle landing. Activate your Zürich Card in the app at the airport. Nothing to prove on the first evening.

47°Lo 37°F (8°C / 3°C)

8°C / 3°C

Partly Cloudy. Hi 47°F.

Rain 15% Wind 9 mph △ 6:48 ▽ 7:32

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7:40 PM

Airport → Zürich Marriott Hotel

Collect bags. Activate Zürich Card in the app. Airport Express to HB every 10 min — 10-min ride, fully covered. Tram 13 one stop → Sihlquai/HB. Hotel is 6 min walk.

🚆 Airport Express + Tram 13 ⏱ 30–40 min door-to-door

Airport Express → HB 10 min · Zürich Card ✓ · Tram 13 → Sihlquai/HB 2 min · 6 min walk · Hotel ~8:30–8:45 PM

🗺 Transit Directions

9:00 PM

Dinner: White Elephant ↗

The hotel's Michelin-listed Thai restaurant — one of Zürich's best Thai tables since 1991. Staffed entirely by Thai chefs. Rich curries, aromatic soups, exceptional hospitality. 🌿 Extensive vegetarian & vegan menu.

🍽 On-site 🌿 Vegetarian-friendly ⏱ Dinner 6–10 PM

+41 44 360 73 22 · Dinner daily 6–10 PM

🌐 Website

10:30 PM Optional

Lenox Bar Nightcap ↗

The hotel's New York-inspired bar — rare whiskies, craft cocktails. One drink, then bed. Saturday is a full day.

🥃 On-site ⏱ Open late

🌐 Hotel Dining

If you have extra time Friday

Short riverfront walk along the Limmat before bed — the lit bridges at night are beautiful, 3 min from the hotel.

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Friday is a travel day — arrival, check-in, White Elephant, optional Lenox Bar. Nothing to prove on the first evening.

Day 2 · Saturday 28 March — The Big Day

Mountain, Art
& Old Town

Uetliberg → Sprüngli → Kunsthaus → Old Town → Lindenhof → aperitivo → Zeughauskeller. No hotel return before dinner. Arrive Uetliberg trailhead at 12:00 PM.

49°Lo 36°F (9°C / 2°C)

9°C / 2°C

Mostly Cloudy. Hi 49°F.

Rain 10% Wind 6 mph △ 6:46 ▽ 7:34

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12:00 PM

Uetliberg Summit · 871 m ↗

Zürich's local mountain — a 20-min S10 train from HB takes you above the city. Walk 11 min to the summit tower: Alps panorama, Lake Zürich, and the rooftops below. Perfect sketchbook moment. Zürich Card covers the journey fully.

🚆 S10 from HB tracks 21/22 ⏱ 20 min 🎫 Zürich Card ✓

Arrive trailhead 12:00 PM · Summit by 12:20 PM · 40 min at summit · Return train 1:00 PM · Back HB 1:20 PM · ⚠️ Felsenegg cable car CLOSED 2 Mar–10 Apr 2026

🗺 Directions

☁️ If summit is in cloud
Polybahn + ETH Terrace: Take the historic Polybahn funicular — 90-second ride from Central up to ETH Zürich. One of the best rooftop views with no altitude fog risk. Free with Zürich Card. Lower station: Rämistrasse 101, near Central.

🌧 Full rain Saturday
Landesmuseum instead: Drop the mountain, start at 1:30 PM with Sprüngli. Swiss National Museum — directly behind HB, free with Zürich Card, Sat 10 AM–5 PM. Then Kunsthaus at 2:15 PM. Everything after unchanged.

1:30 PM

Café Sprüngli ↗

Zürich's legendary confiserie since 1836. The hot chocolate is considered legendary by locals. Order the Luxemburgerli macarons — bite-sized, seasonal, unlike anything from Copenhagen. 🌿 Fully vegetarian.

🚶 13 min walk from HB 🌿 Vegetarian ⏱ Sat 7:30 AM–6:30 PM

Bahnhofstrasse 21 · OR Tram 13 → Paradeplatz 5 min

🗺 Walking Directions 🚃 Walk to Tram 13 · 6 min to Sihlquai/HB 🌐 Website

2:15 PM

Kunsthaus Zürich ↗

Switzerland's largest art museum. Must-see: Bührle Collection (Monet, Cézanne, Renoir), Munch (largest outside Norway), Giacometti, and Pipilotti Rist. Plan two hours. Free with Zürich Card. Rich sketchbook territory.

🎨 Museum 🎫 Zürich Card ✓ free ⏱ Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM

Heimplatz 1 · Walk 14 min E from Sprüngli · OR Tram 3 Paradeplatz → Kunsthaus 6 min · or Uber ~4 min

🗺 Walking Directions 🚃 Walk to Tram 3 · 1 min to Paradeplatz 🌐 Official Site

3:45 PM

Lunch: Kunsthaus Café ↗

Light lunches in the bright Moser Building café — soups, salads, open sandwiches. Part of the museum experience. 🌿 Good vegetarian options.

🍽 On-site ⏱ Open Sat 9 AM–9 PM

4:30 PM

Old Town — Augustinergasse & Cathedrals ↗

Zürich's most photographed medieval lane. Cross the Limmat to Grossmünster (twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, begun 1100s). Then Fraumünster with Marc Chagall's magnificent stained glass. Münsterhof square beyond — car-free and beautiful.

🚶 10 min walk W from Kunsthaus ⛪ Both free entry ⏱ Sat 10 AM–5 PM

🗺 Walking Directions 🌐 Grossmünster

5:45 PM

Lindenhof Hill — Best Panorama ↗

Former Roman fort hilltop park. Panoramic views over the Limmat and Old Town rooftops. A large public chessboard. Stone benches — ideal for the sketchbook. Late afternoon March light is warm and low.

🚶 5 min from Fraumünster 🆓 Always open, free

🗺 Walking Directions

6:30 PM

Pre-Dinner Drinks: Café Bar Münsterhof

Walk 5 min down from Lindenhof to the Münsterhof square. Order a Spritz or local wine. Watch the square settle into evening. Smart-casual is perfect — no need to change.

🚶 5 min from Lindenhof 🍷 Münsterhof 6

Then walk 2 min direct to Zeughauskeller on Bahnhofstrasse

🗺 Directions

7:30 PM ✓ Confirmed

Dinner: Zeughauskeller ↗

Zürich's most famous beer-hall restaurant, in a 15th-century former armory on Bahnhofstrasse. High ceilings, oak beams, long tables. Excellent Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. 🌿 Älplermagronen (Alpine macaroni) — the vegetarian option.

🚶 9 min from Münsterhof 💰 CHF 35–55 pp ⏱ Reservation 7:30 PM

Bahnhofstrasse 28A · +41 44 220 15 15 · After dinner: Tram 13 → Sihlquai/HB

🗺 Walking Directions 🌐 Website

If you have extra time Saturday

Niederdorf lanes (N of Grossmünster). Cabaret Voltaire on Spiegelgasse — birthplace of Dada. Beyer Watch Museum on Bahnhofstrasse (free, basement). Or linger in the Giacometti room.

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Saturday arc: mountain → hot chocolate → great art → medieval city → hilltop panorama → aperitivo → legendary dinner. No hotel return before dinner. Zürich Card covers Uetliberg fully — no supplement needed.

Day 3 · Sunday 29 March · Palm Sunday

Slow Morning
& Farewell

The breathing day — unhurried and beautiful. Leave hotel by 6:00 PM sharp. Full city window: 10 AM–4:30 PM.

48°Lo 35°F (9°C / 2°C)

9°C / 2°C

Partly Cloudy. Hi 47°F.

Rain 20% Wind 11 mph △ 6:44 ▽ 7:35

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10:00 AM

Breakfast: Hiltl ↗

World's oldest vegetarian restaurant (est. 1898). Legendary Sunday brunch buffet — 100+ dishes: Indian curries, Middle Eastern mezze, Swiss cheese boards, fresh pastries. Arrive by 10 AM before the rush. 🌿 Fully vegetarian & vegan. CHF 57 pp all-inclusive.

🚶 18 min from hotel · 🚕 or Uber ~5 min 🌿 All vegetarian ⏱ Brunch 9:30 AM–2:30 PM

Sihlstrasse 28 · OR Tram 13 → Paradeplatz + 7 min walk

🗺 Walking Directions 🚃 Walk to Tram 13 · 6 min to Sihlquai/HB 🌐 Website

11:15 AM

Lake Zürich Promenade

Quaianlagen park from Bürkliplatz: swans, sailboats, Alps views on clear days. Pure unscheduled downtime. Find a bench. Draw the water. March light on the lake is extraordinary.

🚶 13 min S from Hiltl 🆓 Free 🎫 Zürich Card ✓

🗺 Directions

11:45 AM Choose one optional

Lake Zürich Boat Cruise ↗

ZSG short Rundfahrt cruises from Bürkliplatz — ~40 min, a completely different city view from the water. Zürich Card covers short cruises. On a sunny March morning this is spectacular — Alps behind the city. Sketchbook on the upper deck.

⛵ Bürkliplatz pier 🎫 Zürich Card ✓ ⏱ ~40 min

🗺 Pier Location 🌐 ZSG Schedule

Bonus opt. Or this instead

Polybahn Funicular

Zürich's tiny historic funicular — a 90-second ride from Central up to ETH Zürich. One of the best rooftop views in the city, completely different from Lindenhof. Free with Zürich Card, adds 15–20 min total.

🚠 Rämistrasse 101 (Central) 🎫 Zürich Card ✓ ⏱ 15–20 min

🗺 Directions

1:00 PM

Lunch: Fischerstube Zürihorn ↗

Lakeside terrace directly over the water. Seasonal Swiss fish from Lake Zürich: smoked trout, perch fillets with lemon butter. Sitting on the terrace above the lake is one of Zürich's great pleasures. 🌿 Vegetarian options on menu.

🚃 Tram 2 → Zürichhorn (10 min) 🎫 Zürich Card ✓ 💰 CHF 35–50 pp

Bellerivestrasse 160 · +41 44 422 25 20 · Recommended: book ahead

🗺 Transit Directions

2:30 PM

Museum Rietberg ↗

Asian, African & Oceanic art in historic villas in Rieter Park. Wagner wrote Tristan here. The underground Emerald extension is architecturally stunning. Free with Zürich Card. Rich sketching territory.

🚕 Uber ~10 min recommended 🎫 Zürich Card ✓ free ⏱ Sun 10 AM–5 PM

Gablerstrasse 15 · OR Tram 7 from Bellevue → Museum Rietberg

🗺 Directions 🚃 Walk to Tram 7 · 23 min to Bellevue 🌐 Website

5:15 PM

Farewell Dinner: eCHo ↗

The hotel's own Swiss restaurant — authentic Züri Gschnätzlets, cheese fondue, regional produce. Your last Swiss meal, steps from the lobby. Finish by 6:00 PM. 🌿 Vegetarian & vegan options.

🍽 On-site, Marriott 💰 CHF 45–70 pp

+41 44 360 73 18 · Ask hotel to seat you at 5:15 PM — mention 8:25 PM flight

🗺 Hotel Location

6:00 PM 🛫 Do Not Be Late

Depart for ZRH Airport

Leave hotel by 6:00 PM. Uber from hotel to ZRH Airport — approximately 15 minutes (10 km). Arrive ZRH by 6:20 PM — 2 hrs before your 8:25 PM flight. Request your Uber 5 min before departure.

🚗 Uber · ~15 min ⏱ ~20 min to ZRH 🚪 Terminal E Gates

✦ Airport Lounges — ZRH Terminal E

US-bound United/SWISS flights depart from Terminal E (non-Schengen). Pass through passport control after security. Lounges on upper floors.

SWISS Business Lounge E · Terminal E, upper floor
Hours: daily · Hot buffet, bar, showers, terrace · Included with Star Alliance Business Class or United Club membership (same-day Star Alliance boarding pass) · Day pass: CHF 49 (~$55) for SWISS/Lufthansa Group economy

SWISS Senator Lounge E · Terminal E, upper floor
Hours: daily · Whisky bar (200+ varieties), hot food, showers, Alps terrace · Access: Star Alliance Gold + 1 guest · No day pass

Aspire Lounge · Terminal E, 3rd floor (above Gate E52)
Hours: 6 AM – 9 PM · ✅ Priority Pass · Roof terrace with Alps view · Day pass: CHF 40 (~$45) · Any airline

Primeclass Lounge · Terminal E, 3rd floor (near Gate E46)
Hours: 6 AM – 10:30 PM · ✅ Priority Pass · Outdoor terrace, showers, buffet · Day pass: CHF 40 (~$45) · Any airline

⚠ No United Club at ZRH. United Club members can use SWISS Business Lounge E with same-day Star Alliance boarding pass.
Amex Platinum: Priority Pass grants access to Aspire Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, and Marhaba Lounge (Airside Center, Schengen side — visit before passport control).
Best option: Primeclass Lounge near Gate E46 — longest hours (until 10:30 PM), outdoor terrace, CHF 40 online. Or SWISS Business Lounge E with United Club membership.

Uber from hotel · ~15 min to ZRH · Flight departs 8:25 PM

If you have extra time Sunday

Choose one optional: the boat cruise (~40 min) or the Polybahn (~20 min). Not both — Sunday is designed to breathe. Do NOT add stops after 3:30 PM.

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Verify the week of travel: Confirm Zeughauskeller (+41 44 220 15 15) and eCHo (+41 44 360 73 18) 48 hrs before. Check SBB app for S10 disruptions. Verify Palm Sunday hours at Kunsthaus and Rietberg on their websites.

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Flight ZRH 8:25 PM. Leave hotel 6:00 PM → Uber ~15 min → ZRH 6:20 PM → 2 hrs to spare. Do not add stops after 3:30 PM.

Day 4 · Monday 30 March

Back in
Copenhagen

Home base again. One dinner reservation in the city centre tonight.

7:00 PM ✓ Confirmed

Dinner: PS Bar & Grill City

New York-inspired grill and bar in the heart of Indre By. Known for juicy steaks from Uruguay, sharing snacks, cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. Industrial city vibe with an open kitchen. Rib-eye and beef tenderloin are the standouts. Party of 2 — James Wilkes.

📋 2 guests · 7:00 PM 📍 Pilestræde 12A, Indre By 🚶 8 min from Nørreport

Pilestræde 12A, København 1112 · +45 70 70 10 85 · Reservation #7M8BUSCG9HSU

🗺 Walking Directions 🌐 Website

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Monday evening — dinner at PS Bar & Grill City, 7:00 PM. Pilestræde 12A, 8-minute walk from Nørreport.

Quick Reference

Trip Essentials

EES

Live since Oct 2025 — enforced 10 Apr 2026

ETIAS

Launches Q4 2026 — not required for this trip

90/180

Schengen visa-free stay limit still applies

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Entry / Exit System

EES — Biometric Border Check

Replaces passport stamps with digital fingerprint + facial scan at Schengen borders. Automatically tracks your 90/180-day stay. Rolled out since Oct 2025; fully mandatory by 10 April 2026.

Your 26 Mar CPH arrival falls within the transition window — expect biometric registration at Copenhagen Airport.

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Travel Authorization

ETIAS — Pre-Travel Permit

A mandatory online authorization for visa-exempt nationals (incl. Americans). €20 fee, valid 3 years. Must be approved before boarding any flight to Schengen countries.

Launches Q4 2026 with a 6-month grace period. Not required for your March 2026 trip. Monitor for future travel.

€20

ETIAS fee per person

3 yr

ETIAS validity

90d

Max stay / 180 days

Implementation Timeline

Oct 2025

EES phased rollout begins

26–29 Mar 2026

Your trip: CPH → ZRH

You are here

10 Apr 2026

EES fully mandatory at all borders

Q4 2026

ETIAS launches + 6-mo grace period

What You Need To Do

Passport validity. Confirm your U.S. passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond 29 March 2026 (must be valid through Sep 2026+). EES and ETIAS both require a machine-readable passport.

Expect biometrics at CPH. On arrival 26 Mar, prepare for fingerprint + facial image capture at Copenhagen passport control. Processing may take longer than usual during the EES transition. Budget extra time after landing.

No passport stamps. Your entry/exit is recorded digitally. The system automatically calculates your remaining Schengen days. No stamp = no risk of smudged or missing stamps causing issues.

CPH → ZRH is an intra-Schengen flight. No additional border check when flying Copenhagen to Zürich — both are inside the Schengen Area. EES biometrics happen only at external border entry (CPH arrival from the U.S.).

ETIAS: no action needed yet. The system launches Q4 2026. Once live, apply at travel-europe.europa.eu/etias — the official EU portal. Takes minutes, costs €20, valid 3 years. Avoid third-party sites charging extra fees.

UK ETA if connecting through London. If any future itinerary routes through the UK, a separate £10 UK ETA is now required for U.S. citizens (launched Jan 2025, valid 2 years).

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Important for this trip: Your 26 Mar arrival at CPH is 15 days before EES becomes fully mandatory on 10 Apr 2026. Biometric collection is already underway at many Schengen airports. Do not refuse biometric registration — refusal can result in denied entry.

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What is the Schengen Area?

Named after Schengen, a small village in southeastern Luxembourg where France, Germany, and Luxembourg meet at a tripoint on the Moselle River. On 14 June 1985, five nations signed a treaty aboard a boat moored there, abolishing border checks between them. Today the Schengen Area spans 29 European countries operating as a single passport-free zone — the largest open-border area in the world. Once you clear customs at your first point of entry (Copenhagen, in your case), you move freely between member states with no further border controls.

Hotel

Zürich Marriott Hotel
Neumühlequai 42 · +41 44 360 70 70

Zürich Card (72 hr)

CHF 56 pp · all trams, boats, Uetliberg + 40+ museums
Activate in Zürich City Guide app at airport

Saturday Dinner

Zeughauskeller · Bahnhofstrasse 28A

✓ Confirmed · 7:30 PM

Weather Forecast

47–49°F highs · 35–37°F lows
10–20% rain · Layers + compact umbrella

Emergency

112 — Any emergency
144 Ambulance · 117 Police

Home Stop

Sihlquai/HB — 6 min walk from hotel
Bahnhofquai/HB stop closed until Dec 2026

Reference

Transit, Dining & Survival

Transport Quick Reference

Destination	Via	Time
Hotel from Airport	Airport Express + Tram 13	30–40 min
Uetliberg Summit	S10 from HB tracks 21/22 · Zürich Card ✓	20 min
Café Sprüngli	Walk from HB · OR Tram 13 → Paradeplatz	13/5 min
Kunsthaus	Tram 3 Paradeplatz → Kunsthaus	11 min
Old Town / Fraumünster	Walk 10 min from Kunsthaus · or Uber ~4 min	10 min
Zeughauskeller (dinner)	Walk 2 min N from Münsterhof	2 min
Hotel after dinner	Tram 13 Paradeplatz → Sihlquai/HB	5 min
Bürkliplatz / Lake	Tram 7 → Bürkliplatz	9 min
Fischerstube Zürihorn	Tram 2 Bürkliplatz → Zürichhorn	10 min
Museum Rietberg	Tram 7 → Museum Rietberg · OR Uber	16 min
ZRH Airport (Sunday)	Uber from hotel · CHF 45–60	~15 min

Home stop: Sihlquai/HB — 6 min walk from hotel. Bahnhofquai/HB stop closed until Dec 2026.

Dining & Reservations

Time	Venue	Status
Fri 9 PM	White Elephant (hotel)	Recommended — +41 44 360 73 22
Sat 1:30 PM	Café Sprüngli	Walk-in
Sat 3:45 PM	Kunsthaus Café	Walk-in
Sat 6:30 PM	Café Bar Münsterhof	Walk-in
Sat 7:30 PM	Zeughauskeller ★	✓ Confirmed · 7:30 PM
Sun 10 AM	Hiltl	Walk-in — arrive early
Sun 1 PM	Fischerstube Zürihorn	Recommended — +41 44 422 25 20
Sun 5:15 PM	eCHo farewell (hotel)	Book via hotel — mention 8:25 PM flight
Mon 7 PM	PS Bar & Grill City ★	✓ Confirmed · 7:00 PM

Switzerland · March 2026

Survival Guide

112

Any Emergency

144

Ambulance

117

Police

118

Fire

111

Out-of-hours Dr

Tram & Ticket Rules ▾

Activate Zürich Card in the Zürich City Guide app before your first journey. Tap your 72 hr card and press Activate. Show QR code to inspectors. Covers all trams, trains, buses, boats, Uetliberg, Polybahn, and Felsenegg cable car.

Fine: CHF 90 if caught without a valid ticket. Plain-clothes inspectors board at both ends.

Trams leave on the exact second shown in the timetable. If you're on the platform as it departs, it's gone.

Keep voices low on trams. Phone calls are frowned upon. Swiss public transport is noticeably hushed.

Sunday in Zürich ▾

Almost all shops are closed. Buy anything you need Saturday before 6 PM.

Open Sunday: Zürich HB mall, bakeries, all restaurants, museums, and parks.

March 29 is Palm Sunday — Old Town processions and Grossmünster services add local colour.

Essential Apps ▾

SBB Mobile — real-time tram and train departures, live delay alerts. Set home stop to Sihlquai/HB.

Google Maps — download Zürich offline map before leaving Copenhagen.

Google Translate — download German pack. Camera feature reads menus in real-time.

Uber — works normally in Zürich. Useful for Fischerstube → Rietberg on Sunday.

Money & Cards ▾

Cards accepted almost everywhere — Visa and Mastercard work at all restaurants and museums.

Carry CHF 50–80 cash as backup. ATMs (Bancomats) inside HB and near Paradeplatz.

Switzerland is not in the EU. Currency: CHF. 1 CHF ≈ 1.05 EUR.

Tell your bank before you travel. Danish cards abroad can trigger fraud blocks.

Cellular & Mobile Data ▾

Download Google Maps offline before you leave. Open Google Maps → search "Zürich" → swipe right on the place card → Download offline map. Covers navigation, transit, and business search even with zero signal.

Check your US carrier plan first. T-Mobile includes free international data and texting on most plans (5–15 GB high-speed, then unlimited at slower speeds). AT&T offers an International Day Pass for $12/day. Verizon's TravelPass is $10/day. If your plan already covers Switzerland, you may not need anything else.

Consider an eSIM if your carrier charges for roaming. An eSIM is a virtual SIM you install before departure — no physical card needed. Providers like Airalo, Holafly, and Saily offer Switzerland plans from ~$4. Holafly has unlimited data; Airalo is pay-per-GB and cheaper for light usage. Install and test the eSIM on Wi-Fi before your trip.

eSIM compatibility: iPhone XS and newer, most Samsung Galaxy S20+ and newer, and Google Pixel 3+ all support eSIM. Check Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM to confirm your phone supports it.

Wi-Fi is widely available. The Marriott offers free Wi-Fi for Bonvoy members. Most restaurants, museums, and Zürich HB train station have free Wi-Fi. Use hotel Wi-Fi for heavy downloads and save cellular data for on-the-go navigation.

Also download Google Translate's German pack for offline use. Camera mode translates menus and signs in real-time without data.

Turn off cellular data on your physical SIM if using an eSIM or relying on Wi-Fi only. Accidental roaming on a US carrier without an international plan can cost $2–10/MB.

Local Knowledge ▾

Crossing on red: Swiss pedestrians don't. Jaywalking is technically illegal.

Tap water and public fountains are safe — exceptional quality.

Lost passport: Danish Embassy Bern +41 31 360 76 76 · 24-hr emergency +45 33 92 11 12.

Nearest hospital: UniversitätsSpital Zürich — Rämistrasse 100 · Tram 9 → Rämistrasse.

🔊 Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud. Opening with "Hej" and sprinkling in "Tak" goes a long way in Copenhagen.

Phrase	Say It	Usage
Hej	HI	Hello — same as English "hi". Say it once to greet.
Hej hej	HI HI	Goodbye — say it twice to leave. Confusing but true.
Tak	TAHK	Thank you — rhymes with "talk". The most useful Danish word.
Mange tak	MANG-uh TAHK	Many thanks — for when a simple tak isn't enough.
Nej tak	NY TAHK	No thank you — "nej" rhymes with "rye".
Skål!	SKOHL	Cheers! Raise your glass, make eye contact, and say it.
Undskyld	OON-skyul	Excuse me / Sorry — use to get past people or get attention.
Velbekomme	VEL-beh-KOM-uh	Bon appétit / You're welcome (after a meal).
Hygge	HOO-guh	Cosiness — the untranslatable Danish art of being cozy.
Regningen, tak	RY-ning-en TAHK	The bill, please.

🔊 Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud — no internet needed. Opening with "Grüezi" transforms how locals respond to you.

Phrase	Say It	Usage
Grüezi	GREW-tsee	Hello / Good day — use entering any shop or restaurant.
Merci	MER-see	Thank you — locals use this far more than "Danke".
Bitte	BIT-tuh	Please / You're welcome.
En Guete!	en GOO-tuh	Enjoy your meal!
D'Rechnig bitte	d'REKH-nig BIT-tuh	The bill, please.
Proscht!	PRAWSHT	Cheers! Make eye contact when clinking.

Every place you'll visit in Copenhagen and Zürich. Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud — works offline too.

Place	Say It	What It Is
🇩🇰 Copenhagen
København	kuh-ben-HOWN	Copenhagen in Danish. Literally "merchants' harbour".
Nørreport	NUR-uh-port	Your metro station & hotel. The city's busiest hub.
Torvehallerne	TOR-vuh-hal-AIR-nuh	The glass food market next to Nørreport. 3 min walk.
Nyhavn	NOO-hown	The iconic colourful harbour. 19 min walk from hotel (or Uber ~6 min).
Strøget	STROY-et	Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street.
Kongens Nytorv	KONG-ens NOO-tor	"The King's New Square" where Strøget ends at Nyhavn.
Rundetårn	ROON-uh-torn	The Round Tower. Spiral ramp to the top, not stairs.
Amagerbro	ah-MAH-er-bro	Charlotte's neighbourhood south of the centre.
Kastrup	KAS-trup	Where CPH airport is. The T is pronounced.
Frederiksborggade	FRETH-riks-bor-GAH-thuh	The street your hotel is on. D's are soft in Danish.
🇨🇭 Zürich
Zürich	TSOO-rikh	The city. Not "ZOO-rick".
Sihlquai	ZEEL-ky	Tram stop near your hotel.
Uetliberg	OOT-lee-berg	Zürich's local mountain. Saturday morning.
Sprüngli	SHPRUNG-lee	The legendary confiserie since 1836.
Luxemburgerli	LUX-em-boor-ger-lee	Sprüngli's iconic bite-sized macarons.
Bahnhofstrasse	BAHN-hohf-shtrah-suh	Main shopping boulevard. Sprüngli & Zeughauskeller are here.
Kunsthaus	KOONST-howss	Switzerland's largest art museum.
Augustinergasse	ow-goo-STEE-ner-gah-suh	Most photographed medieval lane in Old Town.
Grossmünster	GROSS-moon-ster	The twin-towered Romanesque cathedral.
Fraumünster	FROW-moon-ster	Church with Chagall's stained glass windows.
Lindenhof	LIN-den-hohf	Hilltop park with the best Old Town panorama.
Münsterhof	MOON-ster-hohf	Car-free square near Fraumünster. Pre-dinner drinks.
Zeughauskeller	TSOYG-howss-kel-er	Your Saturday dinner. A 15th-century armory cellar.
Hiltl	HILL-tul	World's oldest vegetarian restaurant. Sunday brunch.
Quaianlagen	KY-ahn-lah-gen	Lakefront park for your Sunday promenade.
Bürkliplatz	BOOR-klee-plahts	Lake pier — boat cruise departure point.
Polybahn	POH-lee-bahn	The tiny funicular up to ETH Zürich.
Fischerstube	FISH-er-shtoo-buh	Lakeside fish restaurant. Sunday lunch.
Zürihorn	TSOO-ree-horn	Lakeside park area near Fischerstube.
Rietberg	REET-berg	Art museum in Rieter Park. Sunday afternoon.

Dishes and drinks you'll encounter in Copenhagen and Zürich.

Term	Say It	What It Is
🇩🇰 Danish Food & Drink
Smørrebrød	SMUR-bruth	Open-faced rye sandwich. Denmark's national lunch.
Wienerbrød	VEE-nuh-bruth	"Danish pastry" — what the Danes actually call it.
Kanelsnurrer	kah-NEL-snoo-uh	Cinnamon swirl pastry. Try at any bakery.
Rødgrød med fløde	RUTH-gruth meth FLUH-thuh	Red berry pudding with cream. A Danish tongue-twister.
Rugbrød	ROO-bruth	Dense dark rye bread. The base of all smørrebrød.
Øl	UHL	Beer. Carlsberg and Tuborg are Copenhagen originals.
🇨🇭 Swiss Food & Drink
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes	TSOOR-kher geh-SHNET-tsel-tes	Zürich's signature veal dish in cream sauce.
Rösti	RURR-shti	Swiss potato cake. Not "ROH-stee".
Älplermagronen	ELP-ler-mah-GROH-nen	Alpine macaroni with cheese & applesauce.
Züri Gschnätzlets	TSOO-ree g'SHNET-sletts	Swiss-German for Geschnetzeltes. eCHo menu.
Fondue	fon-DOO	Melted cheese pot. Stir in a figure-8.
Birchemüesli	BEER-kher-MOOS-lee	The original Swiss muesli. Try it at Hiltl.

	Route	Date	Dep	Arr	Flight	Info
Sched	ZRH → CPH	Mar 29	8:25 PM	10:10 PM	SK610	Seats 3F/3D · Board 7:55 PM
Sched	CPH → EWR	Mar 31	12:30 PM	2:59 PM	SK909	8h 29m
Arr	EWR → CPH	Mar 25	10:34 PM	10:43 AM+1	SK910	T3 E135
Arr	CPH → ZRH	Mar 27	5:52 PM	7:30 PM	SK609

	Hotel	Check-in	Check-out	Nights	Notes
Now	Zurich Marriott Zurich	Fri Mar 27, 3 PM	Sun Mar 29, 4 PM	2	Open Bonvoy ›
Next	Scandic Nørreport København K	Sat Mar 29, 4 PM	Tue Mar 31	2	1 Adult · Superior Plus
Done	Scandic Nørreport København K	Tue Mar 25	Thu Mar 27	2

Denmark

Departure → Copenhagen ✈

Arrive CPH → Scandic Nørreport

Paying for the Metro

Scandic Nørreport · Your Base

Around the Hotel · Nørreport & Indre By

Charlotte's Place · Amager

Around Charlotte · Amagerbro

The Union Kitchen · Dinner with Charlotte 🍽

Copenhagen → Zürich ✈

Arrival &White Elephant

Airport → Zürich Marriott Hotel 🔊 TSOO-rikh

Dinner: White Elephant ↗

Lenox Bar Nightcap ↗

Mountain, Art& Old Town

Uetliberg Summit · 871 m 🔊 OOT-lee-berg ↗

Café Sprüngli 🔊 SHPRUNG-lee ↗

Kunsthaus Zürich 🔊 KOONST-howss ↗

Lunch: Kunsthaus Café ↗

Old Town — Augustinergasse & Cathedrals 🔊 ow-goo-STEE-ner-gah-suh ↗

Lindenhof Hill — Best Panorama 🔊 LIN-den-hohf ↗

Pre-Dinner Drinks: Café Bar Münsterhof 🔊 MOON-ster-hohf

Dinner: Zeughauskeller 🔊 TSOYG-howss-kel-er ↗

Slow Morning& Farewell

Breakfast: Hiltl 🔊 HILL-tul ↗

Lake Zürich Promenade 🔊 KY-ahn-lah-gen

Lake Zürich Boat Cruise ↗

Polybahn Funicular 🔊 POH-lee-bahn

Lunch: Fischerstube Zürihorn 🔊 FISH-er-shtoo-buh · TSOO-ree-horn ↗

Museum Rietberg 🔊 REET-berg ↗

Farewell Dinner: eCHo 🔊 EKK-oh ↗

Depart for ZRH Airport

Back inCopenhagen

Dinner: PS Bar & Grill City

Trip Essentials

Transit, Dining & Survival

Street Views

Copenhagen

Scandic Nørreport Hotel

Torvehallerne Market

Nyhavn

Rundetårn (Round Tower)

Strøget

Kongens Nytorv

Amagerbro — Charlotte's Neighborhood

Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Zürich

Zürich Marriott Hotel

Uetliberg Summit

Confiserie Sprüngli

Kunsthaus Zürich

Augustinergasse

Lindenhof

Münsterhof

Zeughauskeller

Hiltl

Quaianlagen

Bürkliplatz

Polybahn

Fischerstube Zürihorn

Museum Rietberg

eCHo at Marriott

History

Itinerary Map

Air & Hotel

Arrival &
White Elephant

Airport → Zürich Marriott Hotel

Mountain, Art
& Old Town

Uetliberg Summit · 871 m ↗

Café Sprüngli ↗

Kunsthaus Zürich ↗

Old Town — Augustinergasse & Cathedrals ↗

Lindenhof Hill — Best Panorama ↗

Pre-Dinner Drinks: Café Bar Münsterhof

Dinner: Zeughauskeller ↗

Slow Morning
& Farewell

Breakfast: Hiltl ↗

Lake Zürich Promenade

Polybahn Funicular

Lunch: Fischerstube Zürihorn ↗

Museum Rietberg ↗

Farewell Dinner: eCHo ↗

Back in
Copenhagen