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How do you plan a daily budget for sightseeing in Copenhagen?

Adding up transport and entry tickets

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Short answer

Start with the fixed costs of the day: in November 2026 a 24-hour City Pass for the metro costs 100 kr., a standard Tivoli entry ticket 230 kr. and an online ticket to the National Museum 135 kr. That adds up to about 465 kr. per adult before food, drinks and rides. A 24-hour Copenhagen Card DISCOVER costs 589 kr. and covers public transport and entry to more than 80 attractions, so it pays off if you visit several paid sights in one day. Children under 18 enter the National Museum and Louisiana for free, which lowers a family budget.

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Why

  1. Transport and entry are the easiest costs to plan ahead.
  2. A city card can replace several single tickets.
  3. Free entry for under-18s changes a family budget a lot.

Details

Buying the National Museum ticket online saves 15 kr. per adult in 2026: 135 kr. instead of 150 kr. at the door.

Tip

Write down the paid sights you really plan to see each day and compare the sum with the price of a Copenhagen Card for the same number of hours.

What may differ

Tivoli prices vary by date, and other prices change from year to year, so update your budget before you travel.

Common misconception

Many travellers think a Copenhagen Card always saves money.

What actually happens

The card pays off only if the single tickets you would buy cost more than the card, which costs 589 kr. for 24 hours in 2026.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices, fees and taxes change, so check the official sources before you plan your budget.

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