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Copenhagen Card

With the Copenhagen Card, you get free access to more than 89 museums and attractions.

Visit 89 attractions for free with the Copenhagen Card. Including a free guide with descriptions of all museums, attractions and deals with purchasing the card.

Where to buy

You can buy the card in Copenhagen Tourist Information, major railway stations, and selected tourist agencies. It is also possible at Copenhagen Airport Information Desk, most hotels, hostels and camping sites in and outside the capital region, or you can select to buy a card online.

Free transport

Copenhagen Card offers you free and unlimited bus, metro and train travel throughout the capital region, which includes North Zealand, Roskilde, and Køge.

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Some Highlights included in Copenhagen Card

Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen

Rosenborg Castle

Amalienborg Palace

National Aquarium Denmark

Kronborg Castle in Denmark

The Design Museum Denmark

The Round Tower

Visit Carlsberg

The Museum of National History

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

The Viking Ship Museum

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Copenhagen Card – What’s included & How to Save Money

Considering a trip to Copenhagen?  There’s lots to plan. From accommodation to where to eat,  you’ll need to sort it all.  On top of that, you’ll need to work out what sights to see in Denmark…and how much it’s going to cost you. A city pass can be a great way to manage your spend as you tick off Copenhagen’s diverse attractions. Here, we take you through the Copenhagen Card and all its benefits. 

• 1 What is the Copenhagen Card?
• 2 How does it work
• 3 Copenhagen Card Price and Duration
• 4 Copenhagen Card Attractions – what’s included
• 5 Copenhagen Public Transport Network
• 6 Is the Copenhagen Card worth it?
• 7 How to save money with the Copenhagen Card
• 8 Where to buy the Copenhagen Card
• 9 Where to collect your Card
• 10 How to use your Card once in Copenhagen
• 11 FAQs – Copenhagen Card
• 12 Conclusion
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What is the Copenhagen Card?

The Copenhagen Card is an all encompassing city  pass that covers the wider Copenhagen area. Offering free admission to 87 attractions AND transport across the city, it’s the pass of choice for those wanting an easy ride. Hit the town sightseeing without worrying about spending any more  money – it’s all included ! 

How does it work

You can pick either an online pass – downloadable on the Copenhagen Card app ( Google Play or App Store ) – or get a  voucher which you can print and then collect at  4 locations across Copenhagen.  The pass durations are customisable and range from 24 hours through to  120 hours – and many in between. There’s a  pass to suit all from weekend city breakers to those taking a week-long holiday.  You need to activate your pass in the app or write the date and time you begin using the voucher. Time starts ticking when you use the first attraction.

Copenhagen Card Price and Duration

*Children 0-9 don’t need a pass. They travel and visit free! 

Copenhagen Card Attractions – what’s included

Copenhagen Attractions & Museums

The card includes admissions to 87 museums and tourist attractions in Denmark such as:

•   Tivoli Gardens , 
• Copenhagen Zoo ,
• Museum of Ordrupgaard ,
•  Ny Carlsberg , Glyptotek, 
• Rosenborg Castle  
• Danish Royal Collection at Amalienborg Palace 
• Canal tours 

The Copenhagen Card comes with a comprehensive and informational map, so you can plan your itinerary. 

The city guide comes in Danish and English and German, while fliers and tour suggestions are also offered in Spanish, Italian and French. 

Find out more about the attractions included here.

Copenhagen Public Transport Network

Enjoy unlimited use of public transportation, from buses, trains and even the metro system in the Greater Copenhagen Region. You can also avail of discounts in restaurants, on boat trips, tours, car rentals and even selected activities or attractions.

Copenhagen Card – How to use the Transport option

There are no barriers for public transport. On buses, you can show the pass to the driver.  For the Metro or S Train, you need to be able to present your pass (or app) if a  ticket collector comes.

Is the Copenhagen Card worth it?

• Know exactly what you spend
• Don’t worry  about visiting those expensive  attractions – they’re included
• Free travel pass 
• No  fiddling  around  with tickets and lots  of change
• No  making multiple  foreign transactions at  ticket  booths on your bank card
• You might  feel pressure to see a lot of sights  to make it worth it
• Needs a lot of planning to make your  money  back
• You might miss free  of  charge attractions or simply wandering around aimlessly

Our opinion

City passes are in our opinion a great way to see a city. I tend to  buy them because  otherwise, it feels like I’m spending a lot of money at attractions. But  you do need to plan  properly. And you need to be disciplined and organised to get the best benefit. 

Tips to get the most of it

• Identify the high hitting attractions – the most expensive
• Organise these attractions by location and plan your route
• Total up the  value of your pass. If it breaks even, then it is worth it for the convenience alone. 
• Any additional attractions you can cover increase your savings! 

Whom is the Copenhagen Card interesting for?

• Those who want to keep a control on  their spend 
• Those who plan to sightsee – hard
• Those who will be out all day and all night on the transport network
• First time visitors who want to see the big hitting attractions 

Is Copenhagen Card worth it for families

In general yes, for those with children over 9. But think carefully. If you are travelling with younger kids they are free, so you just need the adult pass for yourself. But will you really be able to cover off all the sights ?

Kids need rest breaks, toilet stops, fed frequently. They need downtime. Maybe a nap. For some families seeing 2 attractions in a day is a big task, any more is impossible. Think about what is achievable for you before committing. 

How to save money with the Copenhagen Card

Let’s take a 24 hour pass as an example. For an adult you’ll fork out €54. 

Now, let’s see what the average day would cost you 

• 1 day transport pass – €17 
• Tivoli Gardens – €14
• National Aquarium   – €23
• Christiansborg Palace – €20

Just visiting 3 attractions in one day would cost you €74! And the pass gets cheaper the longer the duration. Whilst the adult 24 hour pass is €54 per day, the 120 hour pass works out at just €24 per day.  Faced with the pretty expensive costs of any major European city, this works out an amazing deal. 

Where to buy the Copenhagen Card

You may purchase your card here or you may get it at sales outlets in the airport, tourist information offices and railway stations. You can also purchase in most hotels, hostels and even campsites!

If you prefer to save time, we recommend booking your Copenhagen Travel Card online here . Prices start at from €554 for the 24-hour pass.

Where to collect your Card

If you decide not to use the online purchase option, you can opt to receive the voucher via email. Then, you’ll need to take it to one of 4 locations that will allow you to exchange the voucher for the pass:

• Service Information in Copenhagen Airport (terminal 3) 
• Tivoli Box Office at Vesterbrogade 3
• Copenhagen Info at Copenhagen Central Station 
• Copenhagen Visitor Service, Vesterbrogade 4 i

How to use your Card once in Copenhagen

Simply activate your pass on the app, or present your pass at the first attraction. From then, the clock is ticking. On public transport, make sure you will be able to present this to any ticket inspectors. 

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FAQs – Copenhagen Card

How much does copenhagen card cost.

The price varies according to the validity period you choose. Prices range from €54 to €133 for adults. You can refer to the price table at the beginning of the article.  

Are the Tivoli Gardens included in the Copenhagen Card?

Yes, access is included.

Is Christiansborg Palace included in the Copenhagen Card?

Is transport included in the copenhagen card.

Yes, full transport is included for the duration of the pass?

How to use Copenhagen Card on metro?

When using the metro, you’ll need  to present your valid Card if there are any controls.

I don’t have a phone. Can I collect the pass in Copenhagen?

Yes, you can collect the pass in person from 4 designated collection points here: Service Information in Copenhagen Airport (terminal 3), Tivoli Box Office at Vesterbrogade 3, Copenhagen Info at Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen Visitor Service, Vesterbrogade 4 i

Is there a special rate for children with the Copenhagen Card?

Yes, children aged 9 – 16 get discounted pass prices. Kids under 9 go free! 

Well, that's what we think. It all depends on what you're looking for when you visit Copenhagen. We have a section that answers that question in our article.  

We are seasoned city pass travellers and we have to say, the Copenhagen Pass is one of the best value passes we have seen. It’s not that difficult to make your money back on this pass. This is largely due to the fact that some of the attractions are pretty expensive.

The transport card – which will cover your airport trip – is also a great bonus. And if you have a young family with kids under 9, their whole trip is basically free! If this all sounds like a good idea, why not buy the pass now here. Don’t forget to tell us how many attractions you managed to cover during your trip. 

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A Complete Guide to the Copenhagen Card

If you’re considering a trip to Copenhagen, one of the things you will likely encounter in your research is the Copenhagen Card. Even if you’ve only spent five minutes on TripAdvisor or a quick glance at Denmark’s official tourist site you will likely have come across a mention of these but what do they cover? How do they work? And most importantly, is a Copenhagen Card worth it?

What is a Copenhagen Card?

Similar to many cities around the world, Denmark’s capital has opted to combine attraction tickets and offer a tourist pass. The card covers 79 attractions across Copenhagen and unlike some other city passes, the card extends outwith the city centre, covering attractions in greater metropolitan area.

Also included in the price is unlimited public transport in the whole of the city area from Zones 1- 99 which also encompasses the airport routes. As well as the “free” attractions, there are also discounts for additional tours, bike hire and some eateries as well.

Copenhagen Cards can be bought in several time increments starting at 24 hours up to a maximum of 120 hours and are available in adult and child version while children under 10 can travel on a parents card.

Copenhagen Card App

As well as your card you can download the Copenhagen Card App onto your phone which gives you with all the information about attractions, their opening times and the nearest public transport stops. You can favourite locations to help plan your visit or simply use the map to see what is nearby.  Plus, the whole thing can be used offline. The Copenhagen Card App also has public transport maps and, if you don’t mind using data, it allows you to connect with google to find out the next bus or train to your chosen location. At present you still need to have a physical card but it looks like you might soon be able to simply use a QR code on the app instead.

Where to buy a Copenhagen Card and how much?

To purchase the card you can either order online before you arrive or buy a card in person once in Copenhagen. If you opt to purchase beforehand you can have the card posted out to your home address for a small fee but you’ll need to ensure sufficient time for it to arrive. The card’s official website actually suggests delivery can take up to six weeks so you’ll need to plan ahead. If you’re buying online you can also purchase the card in a number of different currencies.

If you don’t want to risk a late arrival or a card getting lost in the post the best option is to pick it up at one of the four collection points in Copenhagen . Just take along your emailed voucher and swap it for your cards. We chose to buy online and collect at Copenhagen Airport.

As of Feb 2018 Cards start at £47 | 389 DKK | €53 for an adult 24 hour card up to a maximum of  £107 | 889 DKK | €120   for the 120 hour option.

One of the benefits of the Copenhagen Card is that one adult can take up to two children up to the age of nine on their card and older children under 16 only require a child card which is roughly half the adult price. There are not currently any group or student discount options.

How to use the Copenhagen Card

Once you’ve got your physical card you will need to activate it before its first use. All you need to do is write the start date and time on the back. So, if you don’t plan to use your card right away you can delay the start time on the back until you’re ready to go to make sure you get the best value out of your card. Remember that the cards work on hours and not calendar days so if you fill in your card at 14.00 on the 5th of the month it will be valid until 13.59 on the 6th it will not end at midnight on the 5th.

While you will receive a booklet and map along with your card, we found the best option was to download the Copenhagen Card App to use in conjunction with your card to help you plan you visit.

How to use the Copenhagen Card to visit attractions

Once dated, your card is good to go but you will need to hand it over at most attractions. Ticket desks will scan your card and generally issue you with an attraction ticket for entry.

Things NOT to do include trying to gain entry without an attraction specific ticket or trying to scan your card QR code on an entrance barrier. These are not chip-embedded cards and cannot be read by every venue so make sure to head to a ticket desk or reception before heading into your chosen activity. We saw a few people utterly confused why they couldn’t get through turnstiles – save the awkward interaction with a security guard and just ask first.

Another common mistake made with the Copenhagen Card is entering the wrong queue. Sadly, the Copenhagen Card is not a queue skip or fast track ticket so don’t enter these queues. During peak season there may be a dedicated line for card holders so look out for signs  at the entrance or listen for stewards and staff instructing where you should go.

How to use the Copenhagen Card on public transport

This one had us a little confused at first and took three different staff members for us to understand how to use our cards but lucky for you we can share this knowledge. We watched locals and visitors alike purchase tickets for the trains and metros at the airport and then even more swipe cards on terminals on the platforms which thoroughly confused us. The last thing we wanted to do was end up as fair dodgers because we had simply misunderstood but it turns out you, mainly, do nothing.

Yep, unlike attractions you do NOT need to receive a ticket from an outlet to travel on the public transport. While commuters may swipe cards before getting on the trains or at the front of a bus you do not need to do this with your Copenhagen Card. Keep your card handy on trains or metro lines and if a ticket inspector asks simply show them the card. On buses show your card to the driver when you get on and you’re sorted. Unfortunately, we did not get a public transport ferry during out stay in Copenhagen but I can only assume this would be the same process where you will simply show the card to a staff member if requested.

Is a Copenhagen Card worth it?

For our three day stay in Copenhagen ? – absolutely YES . And here’s a couple of reasons why….

The ease of having the card was a big bonus for us. If you’re a nervous traveller or simply not a fan of interactions this card is great for not having to deal with multiple systems and payments.  It also instantly identifies you as a tourist which can often make people more friendly towards you and offer help.

The inclusion of all public transport in the Greater Copenhagen area makes the card fantastic value for anyone planning trips out to any of the less central attractions. Similarly, if you’re not up for a lot of walking or, like us, just want to pack as much into a short space of time then unlimited public transport really helps you squeeze more into a day. The ability to pick up your card on arrival at the airport and the addition of airport transport, which is not typically included in such cards, means you are saving from arrival to departure too! As we travelled during the winter months the freedom and flexibility to jump on public transport rather than walk in the cold, wet weather was also a fantastic option.

And of course the big one, in terms of cost we saved around £210 | €236 | 1758 DKK  by using the Copenhagen Card! That is a massive chunk of money and we certainly wouldn’t have departed with that much on our short visit. One of the great things about the Copenhagen Card website is that you can favourite all the attractions you plan to visit and how long your visit is and it will let you know how much you could save before you buy. This way you can see before you even purchase if this is the card for you.

With lots of family friendly attractions including the zoo, aquarium and local science centre we think these card would be a pretty good option for family excursions as well. As children under the age of nine can use a parent’s, this card seems excellent value for family groups.

Another plus that we found in the terms and conditions is that even if you do manage to lose your card, you can get a free replacement during you stay as long as you purchase direct and not from a third party which certainly adds peace of mind to anyone prone to setting things down and wandering away!

Any down sides to the Copenhagen Card?

Like all tourist destinations, opening hours will vary between peak and off-peak seasons and so while there are many attractions included in the cards, you will need to double check if your planned attractions will be open during your stay. Many places will have reduced opening hours in winter and so you’ll need some extra research time to figure out how much you can fit in and if the card is worth it for you. Lots of attractions are also closed on Sundays and Mondays so this is something to take into account both when planning your trip but also for how many days to buy Copenhagen Card for. That said, our visit was in winter and included a Monday and while we needed a little more planning to compensate for lots of attractions that were only open 11 am – 3 pm and shut on Mondays but we still managed to visit 9 attractions in three days so it was still worth it for us.

Another thing to watch out for is specifics of what is included. One of the questions that kept cropping up when we were doing our research was “Is Tivoli included in the Copenhagen Card?”. This is because Tivoli is one of the big attractions advertised on the card but the card overs only the entrance to the amusement park and not the rides. Many people feel a little put out by this but there are lots of attractions to the park itself and so lots of visitors do enjoy exploring the gardens. If you do wish to go on the roller coasters and other rides you need to pay for them separately or purchase an unlimited day ticket direct from Tivoli Amusement Park.  As mentioned before, the card is not a fast track ticket.

One downside that others have noted on forum sites such as TripAdvisor is that while the Copenhagen Canal Tour is included in the card, Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour busses are not. While this would certainly help get more direct transport to the must-see sites of Copenhagen, we found the public transport options were generally pretty good and where we had to walk a little, this gave us more of a chance to see the pretty streets of the city.

One of the big things to do in Copenhagen is hire a bike and cycle from place to place as the locals do. There are a plethora of bicycle hire places and a lot of accommodation options have their own facilities too. If you’re planning on getting around by bike it might be worth calculating the cost of bike hire and individual attractions yourself as the card may not be for you if you’re not going to use the unlimited transport.

Would we recommend the Copenhagen Card?

100%. Even considering some of the downsides, we found the card completely worth it and would certainly look into using it again on a return visit to see the attractions that we missed out on the first time.

It also looks like the tourist board are currently considering plans to extend the card to cover the whole of the Zealand area and possibly include an option for travel to Malmo, Sweden which would be an exciting addition should it come into play. At present cards will only cover the Greater Copenhagen area.

Have you ever used a tourist card to explore a city? Did you find it worth the cost?

We bought our Copenhagen Cards out of our own pockets but would highly recommend them to any traveller heading to Copenhagen .

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Copenhagen Card

On this page you will find all the important information about the Copenhagen Card: What services does the City Card offer and who is it suitable for? How long is it valid and where can you buy it?

You can get the City Card from our partner companies. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains the same for you, of course.

• 80+ free attractions
• 2 children per adult free of charge
• Free use of public transport or
• Free journey on the hop-on hop-off bus
• 2 attractive variants: Discover and Hop
• Digitally available in the free Copenhagen Card app
• Save money in Copenhagen with the card!

How the Copenhagen Card works

The Copenhagen Card is the official City Card of the Danish capital. It has been available in two versions since 2022: Discover and Hop. Depending on whether you prefer to use public transport or the hop-on hop-off buses free of charge, you can choose one of the two options. Either way, the City Card allows you to visit numerous popular sights, such as Tivoli, Amalienborg Palace and the zoo, free of charge.

With both options, you can take 2 children under the age of 12 with you free of charge per adult. They can use the sights as well as public transport or the hop-on hop-off buses free of charge, depending on the option selected.

You can buy the card online and then use it digitally with the free Copenhagen Card app. It is not necessary to collect the card on site. The card is activated via the app.

Who is the Copenhagen Card suitable for?

The Copenhagen Card is a good choice for travellers who want to spend several days in Copenhagen and explore the city.

Especially if you also want to use local public transport or the city's hop-on hop-off buses. In addition to saving money, you don't have to worry about public transport fares or can relax and discover the city on a hop-on hop-off bus without having to worry about planning and logistics.

The Copenhagen Card is also a great offer for families, as up to 2 children up to the age of 12 can travel free of charge per adult.

What does the Copenhagen Card cost?

The prices for the City Card depend on its validity.

The price applies to people aged 16 and over. Each adult can take 2 children up to the age of 12 free of charge. A reduced price applies for young people between the ages of 12 and 15.

Discounts with the Copenhagen Card

With the Copenhagen Card Discover you can use public transport and over 80 attractions and sights free of charge. With the Copenhagen Card Hop you can use the Strømma hop-on/hop-off buses in Copenhagen free of charge, as well as around 40 other attractions.

Here you will find an overview of all discounts: Attractions Copenhagen Card

Free museums, sights and activities

The following discounts are available for both variants of the Copenhagen Card.

• Tivoli Gardens
• Rosenborg Castle
• Christiansborg Castle
• Botanical Garden
• Amalienborg Palace
• Round tower
• Copenhagen Zoo
• Church of the Saviour
• Planetarium

Public transport with the Copenhagen Card Discover

With the Copenhagen Card Discover you have unlimited use of public transport throughout the city. This includes buses, S-Bahn, metro, harbour buses and regional trains.

The transport of bicycles in the metro is also free of charge.

With the Copenhagen Card Discover you can also travel to cities outside Copenhagen, such as Roskilde, Helsingør or Frederikssund. The card entitles you to travel in zones 1-99, so you can even travel as far as the airport. You can find an overview of all zones here .

The Copenhagen Card Discover does not entitle you to free travel on the hop-on hop-off bus. You can use the Copenhagen Card Hop for this.

Hop-on/Hop-off with the Copenhagen Card Hop

If you prefer to use the Strømma hop-on hop-off buses free of charge, then opt for the Copenhagen Card Hop.

In Copenhagen, the hop-on hop-off buses run on three routes:

• Classic Route
• Urban Route
• Colorful Copenhagen

The Classic Route operates all year round. A seasonal timetable applies on the other two routes.

All buses have a multilingual audio guide so that you can get interesting information about the city and its sights during the journey. You can find more information about hop-on hop-off buses in Copenhagen here: Hop-on/Hop-off Copenhagen

The Copenhagen Card Hop only entitles you to travel with the provider Strømma. There are other providers of hop-on hop-off tours in Copenhagen, but you cannot use them free of charge with the card.

The use of public transport is also not included.

Is the Copenhagen Card worth it?

With the Copenhagen Card you can use numerous sights and museums free of charge. It offers very good value for money.

For our comparison we use the most popular Copenhagen Card: the Copenhagen Card Discover with a validity of 72 hours. We have also included very popular attractions such as Tivoli Gardens and Copenhagen Zoo in the selected sights.

You can see a lot in three days, so you can save quite a bit with the Copenhagen Card.

The more often you use the Copenhagen Card, the cheaper it becomes!

In addition, up to two children under the age of 12 can travel free of charge per adult. Depending on the age of the children and the planned activities, your savings will increase accordingly.

Copenhagen Card buy & pick up

You can buy the Copenhagen Card conveniently online from various suppliers. For example, via the provider Tiqets.com: Copenhagen Discover Card

To use your digital City Card, you need the free Copenhagen Card City Guide app. Once you have installed it, you can import your Copenhagen Card directly into the app by entering the order number from your purchase confirmation email.

Alternatively, you can also buy the City Card directly in the app. In this case, the card is automatically displayed in the app.

Activate your card at the start of your journey. It is valid from activation for the selected period.

Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages of the copenhagen card.

• You can conveniently use the card as a digital card on your mobile phone. It does not have to be collected on site.
• You can choose whether you prefer to use public transport or the hop-on hop-off buses free of charge.
• You receive free admission to numerous attractions and sights.
• A free canal trip is also included in the service package of this City Card.
• Up to two children up to the age of 12 can travel free of charge per adult. There is a discounted Copenhagen Card for children and young people.

Disadvantages of the Copenhagen Card

• The extensive coverage of local public transport makes the Copenhagen Card Discover unnecessarily expensive. Fewer zones would probably be sufficient.
• There are no city tours included in the service package.
• The Copenhagen Card Hop is only available with a validity of up to 72 hours.

More offers in Copenhagen

Even if you don't opt for a Copenhagen Card, you can still buy individual tickets for many popular attractions. You can find some of them here:

• Admission ticket Tivoli Gardens
• Admission ticket to the Danish National Museum
• Ticket Copenhagen Zoo without queuing
• Entrance ticket to Christiansborg Palace and Palace Chapel without queuing
• Ticket hop-on hop-off bus and boat trip

FAQ about the Copenhagen Card

How does the Copenhagen Card work?

The card entitles you to free use of public transport and hop-on hop-off buses and offers free entry to many attractions. You can choose between two versions and buy the Copenhagen Card online. It is a purely digital card, which means you do not have to collect the card in the city. To use the card, you need the free Copenhagen Card app.

Can I use public transport with the Copenhagen Card?

With the Copenhagen Card Discover you can use public transport in zones 1 to 99. This includes all buses, suburban trains, regional trains and the underground as well as the journey to the airport. With the Copenhagen Card Hop you cannot use public transport free of charge. However, you can use the hop-on hop-off buses in Copenhagen.

How is the Copenhagen Card activated?

You activate the Copenhagen Card when you start your journey using the free Copenhagen Card City Guide app. When visiting the sights or travelling on public transport or the hop-on hop-off buses, show your digital City Card.

Is the Copenhagen Card worthwhile for families?

As up to 2 children up to the age of 12 can travel free of charge per adult, the Copenhagen Card is also worthwhile for families. There is also a discounted City Card for children and young people aged 12 to 15.

Here writes: Patrick

Patrick has visited various metropolises such as Amsterdam, London, Paris and Barcelona. Here he writes about the most important City Cards. His aim is to present detailed and up-to-date information for the official tourist maps of popular cities.

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Save with the Copenhagen Card on Transportation and Sightseeing Tickets

Visitors save with the cheap Copenhagen Card on sightseeing and tickets, especially when traveling by public transportation in Denmark.

The Copenhagen Card is a typical European city visitor’s pass that includes free admission to major sights, a travel card for public transportation, and further discounts on sights, events, experiences, tours, and restaurants. Active sightseeing, especially at the more expensive sites, can lead to big savings with the longer validity cards (up to 120 hours), particularly good value. The Copenhagen Card is also a very good deal for families with smaller children.

Using the Copenhagen Card

The Copenhagen Card covers admission to all major tourist sights in Copenhagen, public transportation in the city and northern Zealand region, and discounts for many experiences and restaurants.

Almost all major sights in Copenhagen are included for free admission on the Copenhagen Card. Major cultural sights and museums covered by the Copenhagen Card include amongst others the National Gallery of Denmark (SMK), the National Museum , and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek . As are many sights in the larger Copenhagen region including, for example, all major sights in Helsingør / Elsinore (e.g. Hamlet’s Kronberg Castle), Frederiksborg Castle , the Louisiana , and Arken modern art museums, as well as the Viking Ship Museum and the magnificent Cathedral in Roskilde .

Top Royal sights in Copenhagen are also covered — the Renaissance Rosenborg Castle with the treasury and Danish crown jewels and the Amalienborg Palace .

Several experiences are also included in the Copenhagen Card such as the Visit Carlsberg beer brewery, Tivoli Gardens amusement park (ride tickets are extra), aquariums, and Copenhagen Zoo .

The views from the Christiansborg Palace tower are free but the more famous Rundetaarn Tower and Town Hall Tower are covered. Admission to churches in Copenhagen is free but the card gives access to the tower of the Vor Frelser Kirke in Christianshavn with its famous external staircase.

The Copenhagen Card also covers admission to many smaller and specialized museums making it worth at least peaking in for a quick visit e.g. the Museum of Copenhagen , the Medical Museion , the adjacent Design Museum , the Thorvaldsen Museum , the Danish Music Museum , the Odrupgaard Art Museum , and the Architect Centre.

Several further sights, tours, bicycle rental, and restaurants also give small discounts.

Free Transportation on the Copenhagen Card

The Copenhagen Card also includes public transportation for the larger Copenhagen region. This includes travel to amongst others Copenhagen Airport , Roskilde , Køge, Hillerød ( Frederiksborg Castle ), and Helsingør .

Travelers may use the Copenhagen metro, buses, harbor bus boats, S-trains (red), and regional trains. Some canal sightseeing cruise boats (not all companies participate) and lake boats may also be used. (Crossing the bridge from the airport to Sweden is not included!)

Saving with the Copenhagen Card

Huge savings with the Copenhagen Card are possible but largely depend on which sights are seen and if public transportation is used. The Copenhagen Card included public transportation for the larger Copenhagen regions, which usually cost DKK160 per day (City Pass Large 1-99), but many sights in central Copenhagen are easily reached on foot, or covered by a cheaper DKK80 City Pass Small 1-4 day ticket (buy at any metro station vending machine).

A handy app on the Copenhagen Card website allows visitors to easily pick sights and whether public transportation is required to compare prices with, and without, a Copenhagen Card. On an active day of sightseeing, most visitors will save using the card.

The card is valid once per attraction, irrespective of the duration of the card. (The previous once per day rule was scrapped.) However, it is still possible to enter a big site such as Tivoli , the National Museum , or Den Blå Planet aquarium, during the last minutes of validity and stay for hours.

Buying the Copenhagen Card

The Copenhagen Card is available for adults and children (ages 10 to 15) in four versions:

• 24-hour card – DKK419 (DKK209)
• 48-hour card – DKK619 (DKK309)
• 72-hour card – DKK759 (DKK379)
• 120-hour card – DKK999 (DKK499)

Two children younger than 10, i.e. aged 0 – 9 years, may accompany an adult for free on transportation and all sights.

Buy the Copenhagen Card at the service center at Copenhagen Airport, the tourist information office or Tivoli Box Office, or probably the easiest from many of the larger hotels in Copenhagen. It is generally not sold directly at attractions. It may also be bought online, e.g. from Get Your Guide but printed confirmation vouchers must be swapped for the physical card at tourist offices, easiest at the airport, main train station, or at Tivoli (when open). A mobile phone version is also available for immediate use.

Savings Tip: Buy the Copenhagen Card early in the year – prices usually increase in April but already purchased cards remain valid until the end of the year.

Apply the date and first full hour before using the card. The card only has to be valid at the time of entry to a site (or train) making it easy to extend any card by a few hours but don’t get stuck in admission queues at the critical moment!

The card must be shown to bus drivers when entering.

Many sights, especially museums, are closed on Monday and not all sights and experiences are open year-round.

Families Save with the Copenhagen Card

Families with smaller children may save the most with the Copenhagen Card as two children younger than 10 years travel for free with a paying adult. Although many sights are free to children anyway and children under 12 travel for free on public transportation if accompanied by a paying adult, families can save big when visiting some of the more expensive sights.

These are usually the ones aimed at families: an adult with two children almost break even on a 24-hour Copenhagen Card if visiting the Copenhagen Zoo or Den Blå Planet (National Aquarium) and will be ahead if using public transportation en route. A visit to  Tivoli afterward saves another DKK300 or so. All three sites on a 48-hour card can save around DKK900.

About the author:

Henk Bekker

Henk Bekker is a freelance travel writer with over 20 years of experience writing online. He is particularly interested in history, art, and culture. He has lived most of his adult life in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. In addition to European-Traveler.com , he also owns a travel website on the Lake Geneva region of Switzerland and maintains statistical websites on car sales and classic car auction prices . Henk holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and an MSc in Development Finance from the University of London.

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With COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER ® you get access to 80+ attractions and Public Transport the Capitol Region of Copenhagen.

Once your card is activated you can travel as much as you want. When travelling you simply have to present your active Copenhagen Card to the ticket inspector upon request, once aboard.

You do not have to tap the card on stations/stops before boarding.

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The COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER includes travel to towns outside Copenhagen:

Roskilde, Helsingør (Elsinore), Humlebæk, Rungsted, Hillerød, Køge, Frederikssund & Lejre.

Here you can find more amazing attractions and explore more of Denmark - all included in your COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER. If you want to learn more head over to our app ( App-store & Google Play ) and learn more about what you can see outside of Copenhagen.

You are permitted to travel within the zones 1 - 99 which is the green area of the map to the right. You can also find a map of the zones  here.

Public Transportation

The COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER gives you access to public transport in the entire Capital Region and it will enable you to get to all attractions included. 

The public transport in Copenhagen consists of:

Metro, Buses, Commuter-trains (S-trains), Regional Trains, Local Trains & Harbour-Buses

*COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER does not include the Hop-On-Hop-Off busses

Map of all Attractions included

Adventures outside the City

Attractions in Roskilde

The Viking Ship Museum Roskilde Cathedral  Ragnarock Roskilde Museum Lejre - Land of Legends Lejre Museum

How to spend a day in Roskilde

Attractions in (and on the way to) Hillerød

Baadfarten - the Boat Tour Frederiksborg Castle The Frederiksborg Ferry - scenic tour The Open Air Museum Gl. Holtegaard

Attractions in (and on the way to) Elsinore

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Kronborg Castle M/S Maritime Museum The Øresund Aquarium Karen Blixen Museum Skibsklarerergaarden Marienlyst Casino

See the Visit Copenhagen guide to Elsinore

It is included in the COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER, when the card is valid and activated. DISCOVER covers all public transportation forms between the city and Copenhagen Airport.

You get free unlimited public transport in the Copenhagen region (zone 1-99), which includes Copenhagen Airport (zone 4). 

Airport-transportation is NOT included in HOP.

No. Malmö is not part of the Copenhagen region and is not covered by the Copenhagen Card.

Yes, the Copenhagen Card- DISCOVER  includes unlimited public transportation in the entire Copenhagen region (zone 1-99), which includes trains to Roskilde, Hillerød, and Elsinore. The card must be valid and active during the whole trip.

It is important that your Copenhagen Card is valid throughout the entire journey, whether travelling by bus, train, harbor bus, or metro.

It is your responsibility to make sure that the card is valid and does not expire mid-journey.

No. Simply make sure you have an activated and valid Copenhagen Card and keep it on you throughout the entire journey. Onboard buses, however, present you card to the driver.

You must show your Copenhagen Card upon request by a ticket inspector.