Three days, 80+ attractions, unlimited transport. Here’s the best 72-hour Copenhagen Card itinerary — and how to make the numbers work.
The 72-hour card costs €46 per day compared to €78 per day for 24 hours. This is where the Copenhagen Card math starts working — you get nearly double the time for 78% more money.
Kronborg Castle (€18) and Louisiana Museum (€20) are both 40 minutes by train. The card covers transport and entry — individual tickets plus train fares would cost €50+ per day trip.
Half the card’s venues close on Mondays. 72 hours gives you flexibility to work around closures without feeling rushed — perfect for Tuesday-Thursday or Wednesday-Friday trips.
72 hours covers a long weekend without the pressure of cramming everything into 48 hours. It’s long enough for day trips but not so long that you run out of things to do.
Start with Tivoli Gardens (€20 saved), take a Canal Tours trip (€18), visit Design Museum Denmark (€16), and end at Christiansborg Royal Reception Rooms (€16). Total saved: €70.
Take the train to Helsingør (40 minutes) to visit Kronborg Castle — Hamlet’s castle and UNESCO World Heritage site. Entry €18, return train €20. Total saved: €38. The journey and castle visit fill most of the day.
Visit Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (€20 + €20 train) for world-class art and sea views. Travelling with children? Stay in Copenhagen for Copenhagen Zoo (€26) and Experimentarium (€22) instead.
The 72-hour card hits the sweet spot for value and time. At €46 per day, it’s significantly cheaper than shorter durations but gives you enough time for day trips without feeling rushed. Most visitors find 72 hours covers their Copenhagen highlights perfectly.
96 hours costs €163 (€40 per day) — only €24 more than 72 hours. Choose 96 hours if you want to visit multiple day trip destinations like Kronborg, Louisiana, and Roskilde. Choose 72 hours if you prefer a more relaxed pace with one or two major day trips. See the 96-hour breakdown.
Absolutely. The Discover card covers trains to Kronborg Castle (40 min), Louisiana Museum (40 min), Roskilde (30 min), and Frederiksborg Castle (45 min). These day trips are where the card delivers huge value — entry plus return transport typically costs €35-45 per person.
72 hours is ideal for first-time visitors who want the main highlights plus one or two day trips. 48 hours if you’re staying in Copenhagen city centre only. 96+ hours if you want to explore multiple day trip destinations at a relaxed pace. Full duration comparison guide.
$161 (€139) adult — free cancellation up to 24 hours before use.
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