Is the Copenhagen Card worth it? The break-even for 24 to 120 hours
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The Copenhagen Card costs from DKK 589. Deduct public transport, and the admissions on the first day must bring in more than DKK 489. We work out which days manage that and which do not.
What the card costs and what the admissions must bring in
We calculate with the DISCOVER option. It includes public transport in zones 1 to 99 including the airport and free admission to the card's attractions, each once. As a comparison for public transport we use the City Pass Small (zones 1 to 4, including the airport) with the same duration. The krone prices of the card are the prices at the ticket provider Tiqets, where you can book. The euro amounts are stated by the issuer itself, and we calculate in kroner.
| Duration | Copenhagen Card | According to the issuer, in euros | City Pass Small | Admissions must bring in more than | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | DKK 589 | €79 | DKK 100 | DKK 489 | DKK 489 |
| 48 hours | DKK 859 | €115 | DKK 160 | DKK 699 | DKK 349.50 |
| 72 hours | DKK 1,039 | €139 | DKK 220 | DKK 819 | DKK 273 |
| 96 hours | DKK 1,219 | €164 | DKK 280 | DKK 939 | DKK 234.75 |
| 120 hours | DKK 1,419 | €190 | DKK 340 | DKK 1,079 | DKK 215.80 |
The duration counts in real hours from activation in the app. If you activate the 24-hour card on Tuesday at 10 am, it ends on Wednesday at 9:59 am according to the issuer. The prices of all options are listed under Copenhagen Card prices.
What we calculate with
For each attraction we take the cheapest regular adult price. Where there is an online price and a box office price, we use the online price. Tivoli (from DKK 180) only states a starting price, and the price on the day may be higher. The canal tour regularly costs DKK 179. We calculate without the early booking discount: DKK 157 online is only available when booking at least 3 days ahead. The Natural History Museum is closed until 6 March 2027 and is therefore missing. On average our 23 attractions cost DKK 147.13, calculated with the winter price of the Viking Ship Museum (DKK 130, valid from 19 Oct, until 18 Oct it is DKK 165) and the current price of the zoo (DKK 260). The list is under Copenhagen Card attractions.
Two days with the 24-hour card
Three museums: not worth it
National Museum DKK 135, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek DKK 135, SMK DKK 140. Together DKK 410. That is DKK 79 less than the DKK 489 the card has to bring in. Without the card, with the City Pass Small, you come out cheaper here.
Tivoli, canal tour and Rosenborg: only just worth it, without the early booking price
Tivoli from DKK 180, canal tour (Stromma) DKK 179, Rosenborg Castle DKK 140. Together at least DKK 499, so DKK 10 more than the threshold. If you book the canal tour online at least 3 days ahead (DKK 157), you come to DKK 477, and then the card is not worth it on that day. Without Tivoli, DKK 319 remain, so again not worth it. Tivoli has seasons and is closed in between: according to the issuer, summer from 27 Mar to 20 Sep 2026, Halloween from 2 Oct to 1 Nov 2026, Christmas from 13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 (closed on 24 Dec 2026). With the card, the canal tour is only the Classic Tour from Ved Stranden.
Three days with the 72-hour card
The 72-hour card costs DKK 1,039, the City Pass Small for 72 hours DKK 220. The admissions must bring in more than DKK 819, so on average DKK 273 per day.
- Two admissions per day, booked online: Rosenborg Castle DKK 140, National Museum DKK 135, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek DKK 135, SMK DKK 140, Designmuseum Danmark DKK 140, Amalienborg Museum DKK 125. Together DKK 815, which is DKK 4 too little. The card is just not worth it.
- The same six at the box office: together DKK 865. Then you save DKK 46 with the card. Whether you book online decides the result here.
- Three to four admissions per day: the Tivoli day from above, plus National Museum, the Christiansborg Palace reception rooms and ruins, Glyptotek, SMK, Designmuseum and the tower of the Church of Our Saviour. Together DKK 1,334, and you save DKK 515.
Trips outside the city
The card is valid in zones 1 to 99, and according to the issuer also for trips to Roskilde, Hillerød, Helsingør, Humlebæk and Køge. The City Pass Large for the same zones costs DKK 200 for 24 hours. If you plan a day trip, compare with it: then the admissions only have to bring in more than DKK 389. Which destinations lie in zones 1 to 4 is shown by the zone map from Din Offentlige Transport.
When the card is not worth it
- In one day you only manage two or three classic museums (around DKK 125 to DKK 150). At an average of DKK 147.13 per admission, you need more than 3 admissions a day with the 24-hour card.
- You book online and stay at two admissions per day. Then it is not enough even for 72 hours.
- You want to visit places that are not in the issuer's attraction list, such as Den Blå Planet or Rundetaarn.
- You want the hop-on hop-off bus: the HOP option costs DKK 600 for 24 hours, DKK 11 more than DISCOVER, and includes no public transport.
With children the calculation looks different, because many venues are free for under-18s. That is covered in the article Copenhagen with children. Whether the card pays off for your selection is shown by the Copenhagen Card calculator, including when the result is negative.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Copenhagen Card cost?
At Tiqets, where you can book, DISCOVER costs DKK 589 for 24 hours, DKK 859 for 48, DKK 1,039 for 72, DKK 1,219 for 96 and DKK 1,419 for 120 hours (as of 24 Sep 2026). The issuer states €79 to €190 for these.
From how many admissions is the Copenhagen Card worth it?
For the 24-hour card, the admissions must bring in more than DKK 489, which with our attractions on average (DKK 147.13) means more than 3 a day. For the 120-hour card it is DKK 215.80 per day (as of 24 Sep 2026).
Is Tivoli included in the Copenhagen Card?
Admission is included, once per card. Rides are not, but there is a discounted Ride Pass for them. Without the card, admission costs from DKK 180, depending on the date (as of 3 Oct 2026).
Sources
- Card prices at Tiqets (our price page with source and history), checked on 24 Sep 2026
- DISCOVER and HOP prices, euro amounts: copenhagencard.com, checked on 3 Oct 2026
- Validity, public transport zones 1 to 99, one use per attraction: FAQ copenhagencard.com, checked on 3 Oct 2026
- Attraction list and Tivoli seasons: copenhagencard.com, checked on 3 Oct 2026
- City Pass Small and Large: Din Offentlige Transport, checked on 3 Oct 2026
- Admission prices of the attractions (our page with sources for each attraction), checked on 24 Sep 2026
- Canal tour with early booking price: stromma.com, checked on 3 Oct 2026
- Viking Ship Museum, summer and winter price: vikingeskibsmuseet.dk, checked on 3 Oct 2026
Prices can change. Admission and card prices change, sometimes at short notice. We check admission prices at the official source and card prices with the ticket provider you book through. We show the date for every price and check all prices again once a month. The price shown to you at checkout is always the one that applies. If you spot an outdated price, let us know at info@citycardcheck.com.
Data source: Card prices of the Copenhagen Card DISCOVER at the ticket provider Tiqets, where you can book (price database, as of 24 Sep 2026, unchanged on 3 Oct 2026). Euro amounts, HOP, validity, public transport and Tivoli seasons from the issuer (copenhagencard.com), City Pass Small and Large from Din Offentlige Transport, admission prices of 23 included attractions on their own websites, checked on 3 Oct 2026, canal tour on 6 Nov 2026. All prices in Danish kroner.
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