24 hrs | 48 hrs | 72 hrs | 120 hrs | |
Copenhagen Card (adult) | 399 | 599 | 739 | 989 |
Copenhagen Card (child) | 199 | 299 | 369 | 499 |
Please note: Purchase of the Copenahgen Card is temporarily unavailable from June 27 – August 3 2020. Several museums and attractions offer 50% discount of the entry price during this period. Refer to the specific attraction’s website for ticket information.
Should I get the Copenhagen Card?
Well, that depends! The Copenhagen Card is a GOOD deal if:
- You are planning to visit multiple attractions and museums included in the card during their stay
- You plan to use public transport as opposed to bikes, taxis, or cars
- You are happy to go to restaurants based on the discounts offered by the card
- You have one child or more under 10 years old
- You want to see a lot and you don’t mind packing your day with activities
- You’re only in Copenhagen for a few days
- You’re a first-time visitor
- You plan to visit most of the expensive attractions
- Convenience! You want to skip the ticket lines at multiple attractions
Does that sound like you? Then get the Copenhagen Card!
Even if you’re planning to stay in Copenhagen for a week, why not get the Copenhagen Card for 48 or 72 hours and then fill up those days with tourist attractions, then spend the rest of your time on the off-the-beaten-track stuff? That way you get the most bang for your buck, while still feeling like you have flexibility.
The Copenhagen Card is NOT A GOOD deal if:
- You’re on a tight budget
- You’re in Copenhagen for a longer period, so you want to spread out the sightseeing
- You only want to see a few paid attractions
- You have a valid student ID or your under 25. Many museums have student prices but you’ll want to double-check
If you’re still not sure, check out the Copenhagen Card’s trip calculator, to see if you’ll save money based on the attractions you want to see.
Buy the Copenhagen Card here!
Interior of Rosenborg Palace
Is the Copenhagen Card good value for families?
Yes! The Copenhagen Card is ideal for families with children under 10 years old; for each card, the adult purchaser may include up to two children under 10 years old for free. For children aged 10 – 15, the Copenhagen Card is half price.
Many of the attractions that the card covers are fantastic for children: Tivoli, the zoo, aquarium, and Experimentarium, to name a few. Having the card will also help you structure and maximize your time; an excellent feature when you’re traveling with kids.
What is included in the Copenhagen Card?
The Copenhagen Card includes 87 attractions, a number of which are outside the city:
Attractions in Copenhagen | |
| Tivoli Gardens Canal Tour of Copenhagen The Round Tower Rosenborg Castle The Palm House at the Botanical Gardens Amalienborg Castle Den Blå Planet (The Blue Planet Aquarium) Copenhagen Zoo Copenhagen Contemporary Museum of Natural History Christiansborg Castle (includes several attractions within the castle, such as the Ruins, Kitchen, and Stable) The National Museum Bakkehuset Arken Museum of Modern Art Casino Copenhagen Church of our Saviour City Hall Tower Copenhagen Train Tours City Hall Tower Danish Architecture Centre Designmuseum Danmark Den Frie Centre of Copenhagen Experimentarium Geological Museum Glyptoteket | Guinness World Records Kunstforeningen GL Strand Kunsthal Charlottenborg Medical Museion Nikolaj Kunsthal Nordatlantens Brygge Open Air Museum Alhambra – The Museum for Humor Ripley’s Believe It or Not Statens Museum for Kunst (The National Gallery) Viking Ship Museum Storm P. Museum Cisterene The Danish Jewish Museum The Danish Museum of Science and Technology The Danish Music Museum Frederiksborg Ferry Hirschsprung Collection Mystic Exploratorie Netto Boats Danish War Museum Theatre Museum at the Court The Victorian House Worker’s Museum Øresund Aquarium Thorvaldsens Museum Tycho Brahe Planetarium |
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Left: The Palm House at the Botanical Gardens; Right: Tivoli Gardens
Attractions Outside Copenhagen | |
| Kronborg Castle Esrum Abbey & Møllegård Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Baadfarten Boat Tour Circus Museum Falkonergården Frederiksborg Castle Frederikssund Museum GL Holtegaard H.C. Andersen Fairy Tale House Helsingør City Museum Jægerspris Castle J.F. Willumsen Museum Karen Blixen Museum Køge Museum | KØS Museum of Art in Public Spaces Lejre Land of Legends Lejre Museum Mosede Fort Danmark 1914-18 M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark Munkeruphus Museum of Contemporary Art Ragnarock Roskilde Cathedral Roskilde Museum Rudolph Tegner Museum and Statue Shipyard Museum Skibsklarerergaarden Tadre Mølle (Tadre Watermill) Vedbækfundene Museum |
Where can I buy the Copenhagen Card?
You can buy the Copenhagen Card in two ways: as a digital app to be used on your phone, or buy online to receive a physical card that you collect at one of these locations:
| – Copenhagen Airport Service Information, Terminal 3 (turn left when you exit from arrivals) | |
| – Copenhagen Central Station Information Desk | |
| – Copenhagen Visitor Service, Vesterbrogade 4B | |
| – Tivoli Box Office, Vesterbrogade 3 |
It is possible to have the card sent to your home address before you leave; this options includes a small delivery fee.
How do I use the Copenhagen Card on public transport?
Simply make sure it is on your person when you ride any form of public transport. Transport officials come around throughout the journey to check, so be ready to show the card when asked. When getting on a bus, you will need to show your card (either physical or the app) to the driver as you enter.
Good to know about the Copenhagen Card
A few rules and things to keep in mind about the Copenhagen Card:
There is no limit to how many attractions you can visit per day
- You are only entitled to one visit per attraction
- If you have a physical card, you must “activate” it by writing a start time and date on the card. You must do this before you take public transport or enter an attraction
- The Copenhagen Card includes public transport from the airport: you can take the metro, train, or bus. Therefore, it’s not a bad idea to activate your card as soon as you arrive in Copenhagen
- The Copenhagen Card includes public transport to Roskilde and Elsinore but does not include public transport to Malmö
- The Copenhagen Card works on a 24 hour cycle. For example, if you buy a 24 hour card and activate it at 5:00 pm, it will be valid until 4:59 pm the next day
Buy the Copenhagen Card here!
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