Copenhagen Card — All 80+ Attractions
Updated June 2026

Copenhagen Card — All 80+ Attractions

Every museum, castle, and tour covered by the Copenhagen Card in one place. See what’s included before you decide which card to buy.

Must-Sees

The top attractions everyone visits

No booking needed
Amusement park · City centre · Allow 2–4 hrs

Tivoli Gardens

One of the world’s oldest amusement parks in the heart of Copenhagen.

Gardens access included — rides cost extra (€20–30 per person).
Day trip · Discover only
Art museum · 40 min from city · Allow 2–3 hrs

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

World-class modern art, sculpture gardens, and sea views.

Discover card covers the train journey — one of Denmark’s most visited museums.
No booking needed
Zoo · City centre · Allow 3–4 hrs

Copenhagen Zoo

4,000 animals including a Bjarke Ingels-designed panda habitat.

One of northern Europe’s finest zoos — pandas are the star attraction.
No booking needed
Boat tour · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Canal Tours Copenhagen

The classic one-hour guided tour through historic Copenhagen.

Board at Gammel Strand or Nyhavn — runs every 30 minutes in season.
Closed Mondays
Historic castle · Crown Jewels · Allow 1–2 hrs

Rosenborg Castle

The Danish Crown Jewels and 400 years of royal history.

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds at the Crown Jewels.
Day trip · Discover only
Historic castle · 40 min from city · Allow 2 hrs

Kronborg Castle

Hamlet’s castle — UNESCO World Heritage site and dramatic fortress.

Discover card covers the train from Copenhagen Central — 40 minutes each way.
No booking needed
Royal palace · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Christiansborg Royal Reception Rooms

The opulent state rooms used by the Danish King — gilded halls and magnificent tapestries.

The Bjørn Nørgaard tapestry series depicts 1,000 years of Danish history.
No booking needed
Historic ruins · City centre · Allow 45 min

Christiansborg — Ruins under the Palace

Medieval ruins of Bishop Absalon’s original 1167 castle beneath the current palace.

A surprisingly atmospheric underground experience — 850 years of history.
No booking needed
Royal stables · City centre · Allow 45 min

Christiansborg — The Royal Stables

The 18th-century royal stables with carriages, uniforms and the royal family’s horses.

The marble pillars and original stable buildings are largely unchanged since 1746.
No booking needed
Historic kitchen · City centre · Allow 45 min

Christiansborg — The Royal Kitchen

Behind-the-scenes at royal celebrations — the kitchen as it was for a 1937 royal gala dinner.

A quirky and memorable experience — different from any other museum visit.
Closed Mondays
Art museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Glyptoteket

Ancient art and French Impressionists in a beautiful 19th-century building.

The winter garden with palm trees is free to visit — perfect for a coffee break.
Closed Mondays
Design museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Design Museum Denmark

Denmark’s design heritage from furniture to ceramics — iconic Danish design.

The chair collection showcases iconic Danish design — perfect for design enthusiasts.
Free without card
Art gallery · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

SMK National Gallery of Denmark

Denmark’s largest art museum — 700 years of Danish and international art.

Permanent collection is free — special exhibitions require admission.
Day trip · Discover only
Contemporary art · 30 min by S-train · Allow 2 hrs

ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art

Denmark’s leading museum for contemporary art in a striking ship-shaped building by the sea.

The beach next to the museum is worth a walk — beautiful on a clear day.
Day trip · Discover only
Art museum · 10 km north · Allow 1–2 hrs

Ordrupgaard

French Impressionism and Danish art in scenic parkland — Monet, Degas and Hammershøi.

Finn Juhl’s house is on the same site — a must for design enthusiasts.
Closed Mondays
Contemporary art · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Kunsthal Charlottenborg

One of northern Europe’s largest exhibition spaces for contemporary art — on Nyhavn.

The Apollo Bar downstairs is one of Copenhagen’s best café spots.
Closed Mondays
Art museum · City centre · Allow 1 hr

The Hirschsprung Collection

Danish Golden Age and Skagen painters in an intimate 19th-century setting.

Less visited than SMK but equally rewarding — Hammershøi paintings are exceptional.
Day trip · Discover only
Art museum · Nivå · 30 min by train · Allow 1 hr

The Nivaagaard Collection

Old Masters and Danish art in a beautiful setting by the Øresund coast.

A peaceful alternative to the busy city museums — rarely crowded.
Closed Mondays
Contemporary art · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art

One of Denmark’s oldest artist-run galleries in a beautiful Willumsen-designed building.

Check what’s on before visiting — closed between exhibitions.
Closed Mondays
Contemporary art · Refshaleøen · Allow 1–2 hrs

Copenhagen Contemporary

Scandinavia’s largest venue for contemporary art — in a spectacular former shipyard.

The area around Refshaleøen has excellent food and is worth exploring too.
Closed Mondays
Contemporary art · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Nikolaj Kunsthal

Contemporary art in Copenhagen’s former St. Nikolaj Church — one of the city’s tallest towers.

The Gothic interior meets contemporary art — the architecture is part of the experience.
Closed Mondays
Art museum · City centre · Allow 1 hr

MAPS Museum for Art in Public Spaces

Art exploring the relationship between art and public space.

A smaller, more intimate gallery — worth visiting if interested in urban art.
Day trip · Discover only
Art museum · North Zealand · 1 hr by train · Allow 1 hr

Munkeruphus

A small art museum on the north Zealand coast in a beautiful natural setting.

Combine with a walk along the coast — the setting is the attraction as much as the art.
Day trip · Discover only
Sculpture museum · North Zealand · 1 hr by train · Allow 1 hr

Rudolph Tegner Museum and Statue Park

A striking cylinder building housing the sculptures of Rudolph Tegner with an outdoor sculpture park.

The building itself is an experience — purpose-built by the artist to house his own work.
Closed Mondays
Contemporary art · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Gammel Strand

Contemporary art in a historic canalside building — 6–8 exhibitions per year.

The courtyard café is one of the nicer spots to sit in central Copenhagen.
History & Palaces

Royal palaces and historic sites

No booking needed
Royal palace · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Amalienborg Museum

Royal residence of the Danish King with period rooms and world-class jewellery.

Time your visit around the changing of the guard at 12pm.
Day trip · Discover only
Historic castle · 45 min from city · Allow 2–3 hrs

Frederiksborg Castle

Renaissance castle with museum of national history — open every day including Mondays.

Open every day including Mondays — one of the few exceptions to the rule.
Closed Mondays
History museum · City centre · Allow 2–3 hrs

The National Museum

Danish cultural history from the Stone Age to the present.

The children’s museum section is perfect for families with young kids.
Closed Mondays
WWII history · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Museum of Danish Resistance

Denmark under German occupation 1940–1945 — told through five resistance fighters.

One of the most emotionally powerful museum experiences in Copenhagen.
Closed Mondays
Military museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Danish War Museum

500 years of Danish military history in Christian IV’s historic Tøjhus.

Includes a real tank and rare artefacts — popular with kids.
Closed Mondays
Sculpture museum · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Thorvaldsens Museum

Works of world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen in a colourful historic building.

Free audio guide available — the building itself is a masterpiece.
Closed Mondays
History museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

The Workers Museum

Step into everyday Copenhagen life in the 1950s — the city’s most atmospheric history museum.

The café serves chicory coffee and chocolate biscuit cake — a genuine 1950s experience.
No booking needed
Architecture · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Danish Architecture Centre

International exhibitions on architecture and design in the iconic BLOX building.

Rooftop café has some of the best harbour views in Copenhagen.
Closed Mondays
History museum · City centre · Allow 1 hr

The Danish Jewish Museum

The story of Jewish life in Denmark — in a striking building designed by Daniel Libeskind.

One of the most architecturally interesting small museums in the city.
No booking needed
Naval history · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Holmen Naval Vessels

Historic Danish naval ships moored at Holmen — an open-air maritime experience.

A good short stop combined with a walk around Christianshavn.
No booking needed
Communication museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

ENIGMA Museum of Communication

From Denmark’s postal service in 1624 to today — includes a real WWII Enigma machine.

Current AI exhibition is thought-provoking and relevant.
No booking needed
Theatre museum · City centre · Allow 1 hr

The Theatre Museum at the Court Theatre

Denmark’s oldest functioning theatre building — a hidden gem next to Christiansborg.

You can walk on the actual stage — a rare and memorable experience.
Closed Mondays
Historic house · City centre · Allow 45 min

Bakkehuset

The former home of Danish Romantic writers — a beautifully preserved 19th-century house.

Small and peaceful — a good contrast to the larger museums.
Closed Mondays
Cultural centre · City centre · Allow 1 hr

North Atlantic House

Art and culture from Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland in a canalside location.

Rotating exhibitions — check what’s on before visiting.
Day trip · Discover only
Cathedral · Roskilde · 30 min by train · Allow 1–2 hrs

Roskilde Cathedral

A UNESCO World Heritage site where 40 Danish kings and queens are buried.

Combine with Viking Ship Museum for a full Roskilde day trip.
Day trip · Discover only
Car museum · Lyngby · 20 min by train · Allow 2–3 hrs

Classic Car House

300 classic cars in the largest car collection in the Nordic region.

BMW Art Cars exhibition until June 2026 — Warhol and Lichtenstein included.
Day trip · Discover only
Historic fort · South of Copenhagen · 35 min by train · Allow 1 hr

Mosede Fort

WWI-era coastal fort on the coastline south of Copenhagen.

Good combination with Køge Museum for a south coast day out.
Day trip · Discover only
Local museum · Frederikssund · 45 min by train · Allow 1 hr

Frederikssund Museum

The history of Frederikssund and the surrounding area in northwest Zealand.

Combine with a walk along the fjord.
Day trip · Discover only
Local museum · Køge · 35 min by train · Allow 1 hr

Køge Museum

The history of one of Denmark’s best-preserved medieval towns.

Køge’s old town centre is worth exploring after the museum.
Day trip · Discover only
Archaeology museum · Vedbæk · 25 min by train · Allow 1 hr

The Vedbæk Finds Museum

Remarkable Stone Age burial finds from the Vedbæk area north of Copenhagen.

One of Scandinavia’s most significant Mesolithic archaeological discoveries.
Day trip · Discover only
Specialist museum · Hvidovre · Allow 1 hr

Circus Museum

The only circus museum in Scandinavia — a colourful and unusual attraction.

Good for families with young children who love circus history.
Day trip · Discover only
Historic church · Roskilde · 30 min by train · Allow 45 min

Sankt Laurentius

Medieval ruins of a Romanesque church in Roskilde — one of the oldest in Denmark.

Easy to combine with Roskilde Cathedral and Viking Ship Museum.
Science & Kids

Perfect for families

No booking needed
Science museum · 20 min from city · Allow 2–4 hrs

Experimentarium

Interactive science museum with hands-on experiments — great for all ages.

Perfect for children — allow at least 3 hours to see everything.
Book in advance
Planetarium · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Planetarium

IMAX dome theatre and space exhibition.

Book your IMAX show online — card covers entry but not the timed slot.
Book in advance
Interactive museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Museum of Illusions

Mind-bending optical illusions and interactive exhibits.

Book timed entry online — popular with families and Instagram enthusiasts.
Book in advance
Immersive experience · City centre · Allow 1 hr

IKONO Copenhagen

Ten immersive rooms designed for wonder and creativity — popular with all ages.

Book a timed entry slot online — walk-ups allowed but waits can be long.
No booking needed
Entertainment · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Ripley’s & Hans Christian Andersen Experience

Scandinavia’s only Ripley’s Believe It or Not — plus the H.C. Andersen experience next door.

Card covers both attractions in the same building.
Closed Mondays
Natural history · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Natural History Museum Denmark

Minerals, meteorites and the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Open Mondays in July and August — an exception to the usual closure rule.
Day trip · Discover only
Science museum · Helsingør · 40 min by train · Allow 2–3 hrs

Danish Museum of Science and Technology

Cars, planes and inventions — including Denmark’s first automobile from 1888.

The aviation collection is exceptional — allow a full morning.
Day trip · Discover only
Aquarium · Helsingør · 40 min by train · Allow 1 hr

The Øresund Aquarium

Marine life from the Øresund strait — compact but charming.

Combine with Kronborg Castle and M/S Maritime Museum for a full Helsingør day.
Day trip · Discover only
Open-air museum · Lejre · 45 min by train · Allow 3–4 hrs

Lejre Land of Legends

A living history museum — experience Iron Age and Viking Age life hands-on.

Allow a full half-day — the site is large and families with children love it.
Castles & Gardens

Gardens, cisterns and botanical wonders

Book in advance
Botanical garden · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

The Palm House Botanical Garden

A stunning Victorian glasshouse from 1874 — orchids, vanilla plants and butterflies.

Pre-book a free timed slot — essential, not optional.
No booking needed
Underground gallery · City centre · Allow 1 hr

The Cisterns

A Victorian underground water reservoir turned art gallery — eerie and atmospheric.

Dress warm — the cisterns are cold year-round.
Food & Culture

Food, music and cultural experiences

Book in advance
Brewery experience · City centre · Allow 2 hrs

Home of Carlsberg

The history of Carlsberg from 1847 — interactive exhibition, stables and free beer.

Pre-booking essential — card number required, so activate first.
Book in advance
Church · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Church of Our Saviour

Climb the famous spiral spire for one of the best views in Copenhagen.

Book in advance — 400 steps, narrow near the top, not for the vertiginous.
Day trip · Discover only
Music museum · Roskilde · 30 min by train · Allow 1–2 hrs

The Rock Museum

Seven decades of Danish pop, rock and youth culture — in Roskilde.

Good combination with Viking Ship Museum for a full Roskilde day.
Closed Mondays
Humour museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

STORM Museum for Humour and Satire

The history of Danish comedy, satire and humour from 1849 to today.

Permanent exhibition on Storm P. is the highlight — witty and accessible.
No booking needed
Specialist museum · Nyhavn · Allow 45 min

Amber Museum Copenhagen

Natural and cultural history of amber in one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings in Nyhavn.

Includes insects preserved in amber millions of years old.
Closed Mondays
Medical museum · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Medical Museion

The history of medicine and the human body — unsettling and thought-provoking.

Not for the squeamish — one of Copenhagen’s most distinctive small museums.
No booking needed
City museum · City centre · Allow 1 hr

Museum of Copenhagen

The story of Copenhagen from Viking settlement to the present — behind City Hall.

The interactive scale model of the city is a highlight.
Day trip · Discover only
Maritime museum · Helsingør · 40 min by train · Allow 1–2 hrs

M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Denmark’s acclaimed maritime museum below sea level next to Kronborg Castle.

Combine with Kronborg Castle for a full Helsingør day trip.
Day trip · Discover only
Art museum · Rødovre · 20 min by train · Allow 1 hr

Heerup Museum

Colourful paintings and stone sculptures by Henry Heerup — by the Damhus Lake.

A relaxed and cheerful museum — good for a half-day escape from the city.
No booking needed
Entertainment · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

Guinness World Records & Mystic Exploratorium

Scandinavia’s only Guinness World Records museum plus the adjacent Mystic Exploratorium.

Card covers both venues in the same building — good value for a rainy day.
No booking needed
Contemporary art · City centre · Allow 1 hr

MACA Museum

Warhol, Basquiat, Banksy and Kusama in an elegant 19th-century building.

Current Banksy exhibition is one of the most talked-about shows in the city.
No booking needed
Walking experience · City centre · Allow 2 hrs

Solve a Mystery

A self-guided mystery walk through historic Copenhagen — pick up your envelope at a city kiosk.

4 different mysteries to choose from — good for groups and families.
No booking needed
Activity · City centre · Allow 2 hrs

Treasure Hunts Copenhagen

A self-guided treasure hunt through the streets and landmarks of central Copenhagen.

Fun for families and groups — no pre-booking required.
No booking needed
Library & gallery · City centre · Allow 1 hr

The Black Diamond

The Royal Danish Library’s cultural centre — exhibitions, photography and harbour views.

The reading room in the old building is a stunning architectural gem.
No booking needed
Entertainment · City centre

Casinos

Casino Marienlyst in Helsingør — included with the Copenhagen Card.

Check opening hours and dress code before visiting.
Day trip · Discover only
History museum · Lejre · 45 min by train · Allow 1 hr

Lejre Museum

The legendary birthplace of the Danish realm — Viking Age history and archaeology.

Combine with Lejre Land of Legends nearby for a full day out.
Day trip · Discover only
Local history · Roskilde · 30 min by train · Allow 1 hr

Roskilde Museum

The history of one of Denmark’s oldest and most important cities.

Combine with Roskilde Cathedral and Viking Ship Museum for a full day.
Harbour & Boats

Water tours and coastal day trips

Book in advance
Boat tour · City centre · Allow 1–2 hrs

GoBoat Harbor Tours

Self-drive electric boats through Copenhagen’s canals and harbor.

Book same-day at Islands Brygge 10 — card covers entry but not the reservation.
Seasonal · May–Sep
Boat tour · City centre · Allow 1 hr · Discover only

Baadfarten Boat Tours

Scenic boat tours through the lakes outside Copenhagen — a peaceful alternative to canal tours.

Seasonal May–September only — not available in winter.
Seasonal · May–Sep
Ferry · Hillerød · Seasonal · Discover only

The Frederiksborg Ferry

A little ferry that sails across the castle lake at Frederiksborg — a charming summer extra.

Seasonal May–September only — combines with a Frederiksborg Castle visit.
Day trip · Discover only
Museum · Roskilde · 30 min by train · Allow 2–3 hrs

Viking Ship Museum

Five original 1,000-year-old Viking ships — with summer sailing trips on the fjord.

Sailing trips on reconstructed Viking ships available in summer — separate ticket.
Day trip · Discover only
Author’s house · Rungsted · 30 min by train · Allow 1–2 hrs

Karen Blixen Museum

The author’s home preserved exactly as she left it — surrounded by a bird sanctuary.

A beautiful and peaceful visit — the gardens and café are part of the experience.
Day trip · Discover only
Open-air museum · Lyngby · 20 min by train · Allow 2–3 hrs

Open Air Museum

Historic Danish farmhouses and buildings from across the country — a living museum.

Allow at least 2 hours — the site is large and spread out.

Roughly half the venues are closed on Mondays

Plan your itinerary around a Tuesday–Sunday visit. Notable exceptions open every day include Frederiksborg Castle, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen Zoo, Canal Tours, and most churches and outdoor attractions.

Questions about the attractions

Which attractions require advance booking?

Seven attractions require advance booking: Palm House at the Botanical Garden, Home of Carlsberg, IKONO Copenhagen, Museum of Illusions, Church of Our Saviour, Planetarium, and GoBoat Harbor Tours. The card covers your entry fee but you still need to reserve a timed slot online.

Which attractions are closed on Mondays?

Roughly half the venues close on Mondays including most museums and galleries. Notable exceptions that stay open every day include Frederiksborg Castle, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen Zoo, Canal Tours, and most churches. Plan your itinerary around a Tuesday–Sunday visit for maximum choice.

What’s the difference between Discover and Hop attractions?

The Discover card covers all 80+ attractions including day trips outside Copenhagen. The Hop card covers 40+ city-centre attractions only — no day trips to places like Kronborg Castle, Louisiana Museum, or Frederiksborg Castle. See the full comparison →

Can I visit the same attraction twice?

No. Each attraction can only be visited once per card. The QR code is scanned at entry and cannot be used again at the same venue. Re-entry on the same day is also not possible. Learn more about how the card works.

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