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Free things to do in Copenhagen
10 places with verified free entry · 3 free today
3 of them are free to enter every day they're open, and 3 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
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Museums
Free for someNational Museum of DenmarkUnder-18s always free
Free Wed 28 OctNy Carlsberg GlyptotekFree admission for everyone on the last Wednesday of every month
Free for someRosenborg CastleUnder-18s free (ticket still required)
Free Fri 20 NovSMK - National Gallery of DenmarkUnder-18s always free
Free Wed 28 OctThorvaldsens MuseumFree admission for everyone every Wednesday
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FAQ
Free things to do in Copenhagen: common questions
What can you visit for free in Copenhagen?
Free Tickets lists 10 places in Copenhagen with free entry we checked against official sources. Always free: Christiansborg Tower, Nyhavn and Little Mermaid. Free on set days: Glyptotek, SMK and Thorvaldsens Museum. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): National Museum, Glyptotek, Rosenborg, SMK, Round Tower, Thorvaldsens Museum and 1 more.
When are museums and landmarks free in Copenhagen?
Glyptotek — on the last Wednesday of every month; SMK — sMK Fridays: free after-hours evening (next 20 Nov 2026); Thorvaldsens Museum — every Wednesday. Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Which places in Copenhagen are free for children?
National Museum, Glyptotek, Rosenborg, SMK, Round Tower, Thorvaldsens Museum and Tivoli — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.
Do I need to book free entry in Copenhagen?
At Rosenborg even free entry needs a timed reservation, and free slots can run out. Book as soon as the slots open.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is Round Tower at kr 60 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.