Copenhagen Tourist Cards

If you're planning a trip to Denmark's capital, you may already have heard about the Copenhagen Card, a sightseeing pass that allows you to enjoy a wide range of attractions and experiences in the city, while saving you a few euros. In this article, I'll tell you everything you need to know about the Copenhagen Card: how it works, what's included, when to buy it and the different types of passes available.

The most convenient and practical option

Copenhagen Card

An alternative way to see the best of Copenhagen while saving money

You'll be able to visit Copenhagen's main attractions without wasting time queuing. And if that's not enough, you'll have access to public transport and discounts at many restaurants and shops.

From £56 at Hellotickets

The Copenhagen Card is a tourist card that offers free access to more than 80 tourist attractions, including Tivoli Gardens, Blue Planet Aquarium, Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and many more. It also includes unlimited use of public transport in Copenhagen, including buses, trains and metro, which can be very useful for getting around the city.

You will get discounts in restaurants, shops and activities, which will help you save money during your trip. The card also includes a free tourist guide with information on the attractions included, maps of the city and recommendations for restaurants and activities, so you'll save a lot of time too.

Recommended if... you want to make the most of your time in the city and see a lot of the sights. It is also a recommended option if you are travelling with small children, as it allows you to avoid queuing to buy individual tickets for each attraction.

The price of the Copenhagen Card varies depending on the number of days you buy it for:

• The 24-hour pass is priced at 68 euros.
• The 48-hour pass costs 105 euros.
• The 72-hour pass costs €131.
• The 96-hour pass costs €153.
• The 120-hour pass costs €172.

As you can see, booking the Copenhagen Card for one day is great value, but the more days you spend in Copenhagen the more essential it becomes to buy it.

You can buy the Copenhagen Card as far in advance as you like, because the card is activated when it is used for the first time, on public transport or at any of the included attractions. And it is valid for the number of hours you choose when you buy it.

After buying the Copenhagen Card online, you will receive a code in your email address, which you will have to enter in the Copenhagen Card app. This will give you access to the card in digital form.

The Copenhagen Card includes free access to over 80 of the city's tourist attractions:

• Tivoli Gardens.
• Christiansborg Palace.
• National Museum of Denmark.
• Round Tower.
• Copenhagen Zoo.
• And many others.

You will also have access to public transport throughout the city free of charge. This includes the metro, the various bus lines and local trains.

In addition, the card offers discounts at selected restaurants and shops in the city.

Below, I have selected for you some of the top attractions you can see with the Copenhagen Card, and tell you a little more in detail about the most popular ones.

Take a boat trip along the canals of the Danish capital

A boat trip on Copenhagen's canals is a unique experience not to be missed. During the trip, you can enjoy amazing panoramic views of some of the city's most emblematic buildings, such as the Copenhagen Opera House, the Royal Library, the Kastellet Fortress and the Little Mermaid statue, or the Nyhavn Bridge, one of the most photographed bridges in the city.

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, offering more than 25 mechanical rides, from roller coasters and water rides to carousels and games of skill, as well as restaurants, shops, gardens and green spaces.

Amalienborg Museum

The Amalienborg Museum is located in the palace of the same name, the official residence of the Danish Royal Family. You can tour some of the palace's reception and audience rooms to get a glimpse of Danish royal life and visit the museum's impressive collection of art and historical artefacts.

Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace is one of the most iconic buildings in Copenhagen, as it is the current seat of the Danish parliament, and the residence of the prime minister and supreme court of Denmark. It has an impressive collection of art and historical artefacts and from the Glass Tower you can enjoy panoramic views of Copenhagen.

Frederiksborg Castle

Frederiksborg Castle is an impressive baroque castle located in the town of Hillerød, about 30 minutes by train from Copenhagen. It now houses the National Museum of History, which has a large collection of Danish art and historical artefacts.

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle is a beautiful Renaissance castle in the centre of Copenhagen. Its treasure chamber displays the Danish crown jewels and you can also see the large collection of portraits of kings, princesses and princes, as well as the extensive collection of art and decorative objects.

Kronborg Castle

Kronborg Castle is an impressive Renaissance castle located in the town of Helsingør, north of Copenhagen. It is famous as the setting for William Shakespeare's famous play Hamlet and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. During your visit, you can tour the castle's dungeons and underground corridors, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Øresund Strait.

Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has a wide variety of animals from all over the world. Popular attractions include giant pandas, as well as elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers and polar bears.

Round Tower

The Round Tower is an observation tower in the centre of Copenhagen that offers incredible panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. It was built in the 17th century as part of the city's fortification system and is today one of the must-see sites.

National Museum

The National Museum is one of the most important museums in the city. It has an extensive collection of historical artefacts ranging from prehistoric to modern times. Highlights include the Bronze Age and Viking Age collections, as well as rooms dedicated to the Middle and Modern Ages.

Buying the Copenhagen Card is a good option if you plan to visit several tourist attractions during your stay in the city.

It is also useful for those who plan to use public transport frequently.

On the other hand, if you plan to visit only a few attractions or if you plan to walk around the city instead of using public transport, it may not be as cost-effective to purchase the pass.

In addition to the Copenhagen Card, there are also other city sightseeing passes available in the city.

• Copenhagen City Pass, which offers access to the same tourist attractions as the Copenhagen Card, as well as free public transport, although it is only available for a maximum of 72 hours.
• Copenhagen Card Mermaid, which includes access to the same attractions and free public transport, but only for 24 hours.

To get the most out of your tourist pass, it is important that you plan your itinerary in advance and make a list of the tourist attractions you want to visit during the validity period you book. Once you have your attractions chosen, I recommend that you group them by zone. This way, I can assure you that you will get much more out of your time in Copenhagen.

Also, it is important to remember that even if you buy the Copenhagen Card in advance, the card is only activated when you use it for the first time. For example, if you arrive in the city in the evening and plan to start visiting tourist attractions the next day, it is best to wait until then to use the card.

Finally, it is important to take the time and read the Copenhagen Card tourist pass user guide carefully to learn about all the tourist attractions included, opening and closing times, as well as discounts at selected restaurants and shops. This can help you plan your itinerary more efficiently and make the most of all the benefits of the pass.