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Are public toilets free in Copenhagen and where can I find one?

Free toilets in parks, streets and playgrounds

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Short answer

Yes, the City of Copenhagen's public toilets are free to use, as of November 2026. There are 177 of them in parks, cemeteries, staffed playgrounds and on streets, and kk.dk has a map. 130 toilets are open all year and 78 around the clock. Seven toilets are staffed, with opening hours between 8.00 and 22.30 depending on the place.

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Why

  1. No coins or app needed for the municipal toilets.
  2. All public toilets are cleaned several times a day.
  3. Many are open all year, some around the clock.

Details

Toilets locked at night are opened from 4.30 and locked again at 19.00 in winter and 21.00 in summer.

Tip

Check the map on kk.dk before a long walk in winter, since some toilets close for the season.

What may differ

Seasonal toilets close on 1 October, 1 November or 1 December and reopen on 1 March or 1 April.

Common misconception

Many visitors think all public toilets in Scandinavia cost money.

What actually happens

The municipal toilets in Copenhagen are free; paid toilets are mainly found at some stations.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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