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Tourist Navigation Guide for Copenhagen

The City of Spires · Copenhagen's automated Metro runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — one of the few in Europe to do so.

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6Transit Lines
25Key Stations
25Accessible Stops
4Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Copenhagen

Copenhagen's automated Metro runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — one of the few in Europe to do so. The city is also the world's most cycle-friendly, with dedicated bike lanes on every major road.

Top tourist tip: The Copenhagen Card includes unlimited Metro and S-Tog rail travel plus free entry to over 80 attractions.

Best pass for tourists: Copenhagen Card (24 hours to 5 days)

Transit Lines in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has 6 public transit lines, including 4 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.

M1M2M3 CityringenM4 SydhavnS-tog AS-tog B

Key Stations in Copenhagen

Nørreport
5 lines · Accessible ♿
Kongens Nytorv
4 lines · Accessible ♿
Frederiksberg
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Vanløse
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Christianshavn
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Ørestad
1 line · Accessible ♿
Copenhagen Airport
1 line · Accessible ♿
Rådhuspladsen
4 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 17 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid
Nyhavn
Tivoli Gardens
Christiansborg Palace
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Copenhagen

Metroselskabet (Metro) Official site →
DSB S-tog (S-tog) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has 6 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.

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Metro & Subway

4 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

2 lines — offline timetables included, no signal needed

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Buses

Bus routes across Copenhagen — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Copenhagen →

Where to Visit in Copenhagen

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Copenhagen has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

The Little Mermaid

AR walking directions via CityNav

Nyhavn

AR walking directions via CityNav

Tivoli Gardens

AR walking directions via CityNav

Christiansborg Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Navigate Copenhagen with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Copenhagen.

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🛟 Copenhagen Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Copenhagen — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.

Open Copenhagen Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Copenhagen's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Copenhagen

Does the Copenhagen Metro run 24 hours?

Yes — uniquely among European metro systems, the Copenhagen Metro operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with trains every 4–6 minutes during the day and every 15–20 minutes overnight. This makes Copenhagen one of the easiest cities for late-night exploration.

Is Copenhagen worth exploring by bike rather than Metro?

Yes — Copenhagen is consistently ranked the world's most cycle-friendly city, with dedicated bike lanes on every major road. Many tourists hire a bike (from about DKK 100/day) and find it faster and more enjoyable than transit for shorter distances.

Does the Copenhagen Card cover the Metro and S-Tog trains?

Yes — the Copenhagen Card includes unlimited travel on the Metro, S-Tog suburban rail, and regional trains in the greater Copenhagen area, plus free entry to over 80 attractions including Tivoli Gardens. Available for 24 hours up to 5 days.

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