Copenhagen Card: 80+ Attractions & Public Transport Pass

One Digital Pass Opens 80+ Museums, Castles & Transport Across Copenhagen

You download the Copenhagen Card app, enter your code, and activate it whenever you're ready to explore. From that moment, you have free entry to 80+ attractions including Tivoli, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, and the Louisiana Museum, plus unlimited public transport across the region. The card stays active for however long you need it, and you only pay for rides inside Tivoli itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Copenhagen's top attractions

• Visit Copenhagen Zoo
• Explore Tivoli Gardens
• Tour Rosenborg Castle
• Take a canal boat tour
• Visit Christiansborg Palace
• Explore Amalienborg Palace

The Experience

Rosenborg Castle holds the Crown Jewels behind its Renaissance walls, and with the Copenhagen Card, you walk straight in without hunting for tickets or standing in a queue. The card itself is entirely digital — you download the app, enter your code, and activate it only when you're ready to start exploring. That timing matters because the clock doesn't run until you press activate, so there's no pressure to use it the moment it arrives.

What makes this different from buying tickets one by one is the sheer range included. You get free entry to Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's oldest amusement parks, plus Christiansborg Palace where the Queen conducts official business, Amalienborg Palace where the Royal Family lives, and Kronborg Castle in Elsinore — the fortress Shakespeare made famous in Hamlet. The museums span everything from Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek's Egyptian antiquities and French Impressionist paintings to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 40 kilometers north in Humlebæk, where Kusama's Infinity Room rotates through the collection. You can also visit the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, the Karen Blixen Museum in her actual home by the Sound, and smaller galleries like Thorvaldsens Museum, which opened in 1848 as Denmark's first public museum.

The card also covers unlimited public transport throughout the entire Copenhagen region, so getting to Kronborg or the Louisiana doesn't mean renting a car or negotiating taxi fares. Canal boat tours are included too. The only thing you pay extra for — rides at Tivoli itself — is spelled out clearly upfront. You can bring two children aged 3 to 11 on your adult card as long as you buy their cards at the same time, which keeps family costs predictable. The card stays valid for a full year from purchase, but once you activate it, it becomes personal to you and can't be transferred or refunded if your phone breaks, so that's worth knowing before you start.

Download the app before your trip, keep the voucher code safe, and activate only on the day you want to begin. Most travelers find the card pays for itself after three or four major attractions, and the transport alone saves time every single day you're in the city.

What’s included

• Your Copenhagen Card includes free entry to 80+ attractions across Copenhagen and the region — Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, Kronborg Castle, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Viking Ship Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, Thorvaldsens Museum, and many more museums, galleries, and cultural sites.
• You also get unlimited public transport throughout the entire Copenhagen region, including buses, trains, metro, and canal boat tours.
• A digital city map is provided.
• The card is 100% digital and activated through the app on your phone.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wonderful Copenhagen

Is this one for you?Best for travelers planning to visit multiple museums and move around Copenhagen without arranging separate tickets or transport — the card removes the friction of buying entry one by one and keeps you moving without worrying about fares.

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Top questions

How do I get the Copenhagen Card?

You receive a voucher code. Download the Copenhagen Card app, enter the code to redeem it, then activate the card in the app only when you want to start using it. The card is 100% digital.

When does the time start counting?

The timer begins the moment you activate the card in the app. It does not start when you purchase or redeem it, so you can hold the code for weeks before activating.

What's included in the 80+ attractions?

Free entry to Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace, Kronborg Castle, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde, and dozens of other museums, galleries, and cultural sites across Copenhagen and the region.

Does the card cover Tivoli rides?

The card covers entry to Tivoli Gardens, but you must pay separately for rides and attractions inside the park.

Is public transport included?

Yes, you get unlimited public transport throughout the entire Copenhagen region, including buses, trains, and metro. Canal boat tours are also included.

Can I bring children on my card?

Each adult card allows two children aged 3 to 11 to travel free on public transport and enter attractions, provided you purchase their cards at the same time as the adult card.

What if I lose my phone or the card breaks?

Once activated, the card is personal and non-refundable. There are no replacements if your phone is lost or broken, so keep your device secure.

How long is the card valid?

From the date of purchase, the card is valid for one year. Once you activate it, the countdown begins and runs continuously until it expires.

Do I need to book attractions in advance?

Most attractions are included with free entry, but some like the Carlsberg brewery experience and Planetarium dome films require pre-booking. Check the Copenhagen Card website for details.

Is the card accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the card works for all visitors. Most attractions are wheelchair accessible, and public transport options are available throughout the region.