Which Copenhagen City Pass is Best? (SAVE UP TO 55%)

This post provides details about how to save money on a variety of popular attractions, tours, and services in Copenhagen by using a tourist attraction discount pass.

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If you’re planning to visit multiple attractions or take more than one tour while visiting the Danish capital, chances are you’ll save a lot of money using one of the tourist discount passes available in the city.

Depending on which service you choose and how you use it, you should be able to save at least 20% - 50% off general admission prices on a variety of fun things to do in the city.

Here are ten of the most popular tours, museums, and top attractions included with these passes:

Hop on Hop off Bus Tours | 210 kr
Hop on Hop off Boat Tours | 105 kr
CopenHill Ski Slope | 220 kr
Christiansborg Palace | 160 kr
Experimentarium | 199 kr
Planetarium | 160 kr
Copenhagen Zoo | 195 kr
Kronborg Castle | 145 kr
RAGNAROCK | 115 kr
Rosenborg Castle | 120 kr
And more!

If you’re wondering how these services work, the following FAQ should answer a few of the more important questions.

What is a Tourist Pass?

There are currently two different options to choose from, and both are all-inclusive passes.

These services cover the price for dozens of activities and attractions that you can visit over the course of 1, 2, 3, or 5 days.

The idea behind a tourist pass is that you’re paying one flat price for access to multiple tours, landmarks, museums, and other things to do in the city.

As long as you use the service for several different activities per day, you can easily save plenty of money with one of these passes.

How do I save money?

The best and the easiest way to save money with an all-inclusive pass is simply to use it for as many things as possible. The more you use the pass, the more money you’ll end up saving.

We recommend these tourist attraction discount passes for anyone who plans to enjoy 4-5 historic locations, museums, or tours each day.

Does it cover transportation?

At least one pass includes a public transport card, allowing you to use the buses, metro, trains, and other means of getting around the city without paying for individual tickets.

The other pass covers the cost of a Hop on Hop off Bus Tour which will take you to dozens of popular landmarks and locations in Copenhagen.

COPENHAGEN CARD

This is one of two tourist attraction discount passes in the city, and it includes admission to more than 80 different attractions, tours, museums, and activities.

The Copenhagen Card can be purchased for either 1, 2, 3, or 5 days validity in a row, and you’ll pay less per day when you buy a longer pass.

In addition to all the destinations, attractions and activities included, this card also covers public transportation, allowing you to access the trains, buses, and metro in Copenhagen without worrying about individual tickets.

Here are some of the most popular services offered with this pass:

Planetarium | 160 kr
Kronborg Castle | 145 kr
Experimentarium | 199 kr
Copenhagen Zoo | 195 kr
Rosenborg Castle | 120 kr
Frederiksborg Castle | 75 kr
The National Museum | 80 kr
Copenhagen Train Tours | 85 kr
Copenhagen Canal Tours | 95 kr
Ripley’s Believe It or Not | 198 kr

The Copenhagen Card also includes a variety of discounts on popular tours and at various restaurants in the city.

Take a look at this list of just a few deals you’ll enjoy when using this tourist pass:

Hard Rock Cafe | 10% off
Bonjour Vietnam | 20% off
Bike Copenhagen | 20% off
City Bike Adventures | 20% off
Wallmans Dinnershow | 25% off
Hop on Hop off Bus Tours | 20% off
Hop on Hop off Boat Tours | 20% off
Segway Tours Copenhagen | 20% off
Copenhagen Urban Adventures | 20% off

With a plethora of attractions and activities included at no extra charge and several great discounts on other services, the Copenhagen Card definitely provides a lot of value.

Here are the prices you can expect to pay per day:

24 Hours:

€60/Adults (439 kr) | €33/Youth [12-15] (239 kr)

48 Hours:

€88/Adults (649 kr) | €47/Youth [12-15] (349 kr)
Cost per day: €44/Adults | €23.50/Youth

72 Hours:

€108/Adults (799 kr) | €58/Youth [12-15] (429 kr)
Cost per day: €36/Adults | €19.33/Youth

96 Hours:

€125/Adults (929 kr) | €68/Youth [12-15] (499 kr)
Cost per day: €31.25/Adults | €17/Youth

120 Hours:

€142/Adults (1049 kr) | €76/Youth [12-15] (559 kr)
Cost per day: €28.40/Adults | €15.20/Youth

NOTE: Kids under the age of 12 get free admission with adult pass holders.

Purchase the Copenhagen Card or learn more.

As you can see, this is a pretty affordable attraction pass no matter which length you choose.

If you pick a 24-hour pass, you’ll need to use it for 4-5 activities before you save money, but you can take your time and be more selective with a 120-hour pass which is a great deal when used for 2-3 attractions per day.

Here’s an example of how you can get a great discount by using the 72-hour Copenhagen Card:

Day 1

Copenhagen Canal Tour | 95 kr
The National Museum | 80 kr
Rosenborg Castle | 120 kr
Kronborg Castle | 145 kr

Day 2

Planetarium | 160 kr
Experimentarium | 199 kr
Ripley’s Believe It or Not | 198 kr
Guinness World Records Museum | 117 kr

Day 3

Copenhagen Zoo | 195 kr
Den Blå Planet (Aquarium) | 185 kr
Danish Museum of Science & Technology | 95 kr

Total Value: 1589 kr

Total Cost: 799 kr

Total Savings: 849 kr (50% off)

Of course, this example doesn’t even factor in the free public transportation or any of the additional discounts provided which would easily save you even more money!

The Copenhagen Card is great for almost every type of activity and attraction.

Whether you’re looking for something family-friendly or you’re more interested in learning about the history of this city, you’ll be able to use this pass to get great discounts on a variety of fun and interesting experiences.

How do I use my Copenhagen card for transportation?

To use your Copenhagen Card for transportation, purchase the card and activate it upon first use.

It grants unlimited travel from buses, trains, and the metro within zone 1-99, which includes

Roskilde
Elsinore
Amalienborg Palace
other destinations in Northern Zealand.

Simply show the activated card to ticket inspectors when boarding public transport; no additional tickets needed.

Can I buy a Copenhagen card at the airport?

Yes, you can buy a Copenhagen card at the airport. Assistance from the Copenhagen Airport Service Desk is available daily from 06:00 to 22:30.

The desk is located in T3, immediately after the customs area.

You can receive support with purchasing, redeeming, and activating your card at the Airport Service.

Does the Copenhagen card include transport to the airport?

Yes, The COPENHAGEN CARD - DISCOVER covers transportation to and from the Airport.

It encompasses public transportation and grants you entry to the metro, regional trains, buses, and more, enabling travel throughout the entire Capital Region.

COPENHAGEN PASS

This is a prepackaged pass, which means it includes multiple popular activities for one low price.

While the Copenhagen Pass covers the costs of fewer services overall, it's an excellent alternative for anyone who is only interested in a few different attractions.

Copenhagen Pass from Tiqets. Image source: Tiqets. — Copenhagen Pass from Tiqets. Source: Tiqets.com.

Visitors who have a limited amount of time to explore the city might also want to consider this option for the same reason.

Tivoli Gardens
National Museum of Denmark
Copenhagen City Hall: Guided Tour
Copenhagen City Audio Guide
5% Discount on other activities

Prices:

€44.36/Adults
€29.57/Youth (8-17)
€8.07/Children (3-7)

Purchase the Copenhagen Pass or learn more.

In addition to the activities included with this pass, there is also a 5% discount on other popular attractions in Copenhagen.

Here are just a few of the tours and locations where you can use this discount:

Kronborg Castle
Christiansburg Palace
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
National Gallery of Denmark
Danish Architecture Center
Hard Rock Cafe
Copenhagen Zoo
And more!

While this pass isn't the best deal on our list, it is a good way to save some money on popular activities without devoting your entire time in Copenhagen to making the most out of a tourist pass.

COPENHAGEN CITY PASS

This is the other major tourist pass in Copenhagen, and it works much the same way as its competitor.

It comes in two variants the City Pass Small and the City Pass Large and the main factors to consider are the services included.

One of the biggest differences is the fact that this pass does not include a public transportation card, so you’ll have to find another way to get around.

That said, it’s worth noting that the Copenhagen City Pass includes a Hop on Hop off Bus Tour which you can use to reach dozens of notable landmarks and other popular locations in the city.

With only 50 tours, museums, and other attractions included, this service isn’t quite as extensive as the Copenhagen Card, but it is an interesting alternative with some activities that you won’t find on the other pass.

Here are a few of the most interesting attractions and tours included in this tourist pass:

CopenHill Ski Slope | 220 kr
Hop on Hop off Bus Tour| 210 kr
Hop on Hop off Boat Tour | 105 kr
Panorama Sightseeing Bus Tour | 345 kr
Our Saviour’s Church Tower | 50 kr
Christiansborg Palace | 160 kr
The National Museum | 80 kr
Copenhagen Zoo | 195 kr
Experimentarium | 195 kr
Kronborg Castle | 145 kr
RAGNAROCK | 115 kr
Planetarium | 160 kr

Unfortunately, unlike their competitors, the Copenhagen City Pass does not include any additional discounts on extra tours or at various restaurants.

That said, you can still save quite a bit of money with this service and it covers the price of some activities that aren’t included with the Copenhagen Card.

You can expect to pay the following prices per day:

24 Hours:

€62/Adults (465 DKK) | €31/Kids (232.50 DKK)

48 Hours:

€84/Adults (630 DKK) | €42/Kids (315 DKK)
Cost per day: €42/Adults | €21/Kids

72 Hours:

€102/Adults (760 DKK) | €51/Kids (380 DKK)
Cost per day: €34/Adults | €17/Kids

120 Hours:

€133/Adults (995 DKK) | €67/Kids (497.50 DKK)
Cost per day: €26.60/Adults | €13.40/Kids

Purchase the Copenhagen City Pass or learn more.

NOTE: As of June 2022, this pass is not currently bookable.

As you can see, the prices for this pass are similar to what you can expect from the Copenhagen Card.

While that’s not a bad thing, it’s important to note that this service includes far fewer attractions and activities.

Although this pass does include some services not provided by their competitors (Hop on Hop off Bus Tour, CopenHill Ski Slope, etc), you’re ultimately paying the same price for less.

Even if that is true, you can still save quite a bit of money with this pass, and we’ll provide an example below to show you how the 3 days Copenhagen City Pass can be used to get great discounts.

Day 1

Hop on Hop off Bus Tour | 210 DKK
Our Saviour’s Church Tower | 50 DKK
Christiansborg Palace | 160 DKK
Kronborg Castle | 145 DKK

Day 2

CopenHill Ski Slope | 220 DKK
Hop on Hop off Boat Tour | 105 DKK
Copenhagen Zoo | 195 DKK

Day 3

Planetarium | 160 DKK
Experimentarium | 195 DKK
The National Museum | 80 DKK
RAGNAROCK | 115 DKK

Total Value: 1635 DKK

Total Cost: 760 DKK

Total Savings: 875 DKK (53% off)

While you may use the pass for different services, this example shows that you can save just as much with the Copenhagen City Pass as you can with the Copenhagen Card.

Ultimately, you should choose the tourist pass which offers each of the activities you want to enjoy.

If you’re more interested in Hop on Hop off Bus Tours or a trip to the CopenHill Ski Slope, this pass will be a must.

However, if you find that most of the things you want to do are included with both passes, either one should do the trick!

COMBO PACKAGES

While Copenhagen tourist passes are a great way to save money on a variety of fun activities and attractions, you really need to use them for 4-5 services per day in order to get a good discount.

If you’re not interested in doing that much each day, combo packages are a great alternative which typically covers the cost of 2-3 tours, museums, or other popular sites with one flat price.

Here are a few of the more interesting combo deals available in Copenhagen:

Hop on Hop off Bus & Boat Tour