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Home of Carlsberg Experience Tickets

Get your Home of Carlsberg Experience tickets to explore the original brewery, see vintage brewing gear, learn about beer science, and view 22,000+ bottles. Enjoy a refreshing drink, meet the iconic horses, and stroll through the sculpture garden—all in one unforgettable visit to Denmark’s legendary beer destination.
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Guests participating in a beer tasting session in a rustic cellar setting.
Carlsberg beer bottle collection display inside Home of Carlsberg exhibit.
Guests engaging with exhibits inside the Home of Carlsberg museum.
Exhibit of historical photos and artifacts inside the Home of Carlsberg.
Guests examining brewing equipment in a brewery tour.
Tour group inside Carlsberg cellar with stained glass and statue exhibit.
Visitors viewing Carlsberg beer exhibit inside Home of Carlsberg museum.
Bar area with stools and glassware display inside Home of Carlsberg exhibit.
Two horses in harness inside the Carlsberg stables exhibit.
Guests observing elephant sculptures at the entrance of the Carlsberg brewery in Copenhagen.
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  • Step into Carlsberg’s original brewhouse to see vintage copper kettles, brewing labs, and enjoy a freshly tapped beer at the historic bar.
  • Explore the science behind beer with engaging exhibits on yeast cultivation, fermentation, and Carlsberg’s contributions to brewing innovation.
  • View the world’s largest beer bottle collection with 22,000 bottles on display, wander the old yeast cellars, and meet the Carlsberg horses.

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  • Step into Carlsberg’s original brewhouse to see vintage copper kettles, brewing labs, and enjoy a freshly tapped beer at the historic bar.
  • Explore the science behind beer with engaging exhibits on yeast cultivation, fermentation, and Carlsberg’s contributions to brewing innovation.
  • View the world’s largest beer bottle collection with 22,000 bottles on display, wander the old yeast cellars, and meet the Carlsberg horses.
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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Compare ticket types before booking. Standard entry gives you self-guided exhibition access with an included drink, while other options add a guided cellar tour, a historical district walking tour, or a dedicated beer tasting experience.

If you already plan to use the Copenhagen Card, check that option first. The research document confirms Home of Carlsberg is included in the city pass, which can change the value of buying a separate entry ticket.

Choose your time slot with the full visit length in mind. The exhibition alone usually takes about 60–90 minutes, but most visits stretch to 2–3 hours once you add tastings, brewery yard time, or a guided tour.

Do not aim for the last part of the day. The research document notes that exhibition entry normally closes 2 hours before the overall venue closing time, so late arrivals can miss admission.

Weekend afternoons and school holiday periods are the busiest times, especially near the bars and tasting counters. Earlier weekday entries are a better bet if you want a smoother visit.

Have your QR code ready on arrival. Entry is validated at fast-track ticket machines in the courtyard, where you redeem your booking for an admission wristband.

If you want the cellar spaces, book the right product. Not every ticket includes the historic beer cellars, and guided cellar tours can have limited availability on busy days.

Visiting with children or teens changes the tasting element. Guests under 18 receive soft drinks instead of beer tastings, so book this mainly for the exhibition, grounds, and history if your group includes minors.

Check accessibility before choosing a tour. Some historic areas have stairs and heritage-building limitations, so cellar-focused or old-brewery routes may be less suitable for visitors with mobility concerns.

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About Home of Carlsberg

Home of Carlsberg is built around an original brewery district rather than a replica or working factory visit. Visitors move through preserved industrial architecture, interactive displays on brewing science and Danish history, underground cellars, and social tasting areas on the same site. That mix of heritage spaces, branding history, and beer culture gives it a broader scope than a typical museum.

Did you know?

Home of Carlsberg reopened in December 2023 after a major modernization project, according to Carlsberg Group.

The attraction includes one of the world’s largest beer bottle collections, with over 22,000 bottles.

Guided tours are split across Old Carlsberg, New Carlsberg, and the historic cellar areas rather than running as one single route.

Visitors under 18 receive soft drinks instead of beer tastings, so the visit structure changes slightly for younger guests.

Admission is processed through QR-code ticket redemption machines in the courtyard, which issue the wristbands used for entry.

Why visit Home of Carlsberg?

Walk Carlsberg’s Original 1847 Brewery Grounds

Home of Carlsberg stands on the original Copenhagen brewery site where J.C. Jacobsen founded Carlsberg in 1847. Instead of a single museum building, you move through a historic brewery district with gates, courtyards, chimneys, and preserved industrial architecture that gives the visit a strong sense of place.

Explore a ~3000-Square-Meter Interactive Exhibition

The exhibition covers about 3000 square meters and mixes multimedia displays, interactive installations, historical artifacts, and brewing science. It is designed as more than a label-based museum, connecting Carlsberg’s brand history with Danish cultural history and the practical side of brewing.

Descend into the Historic Beer Cellars

The historic beer cellars are among the most atmospheric parts of the visit, with vaulted underground brewery spaces dating back to the 19th century. You can add a guided cellar tour for storytelling focused on these preserved spaces and their role in the old brewery complex.

See Over 22,000 Bottles on Display

Home of Carlsberg includes one of the world’s largest beer bottle collections, with over 22,000 bottles. This part of the visit expands the story beyond brewing equipment by showing the scale of beer culture, packaging history, and collecting tied to the Carlsberg name.

Meet the Famous Carlsberg Horses

The Carlsberg horses and stables add a feature that few museum visits can match. Seeing the horses connects directly to the brewery’s historic delivery traditions and helps explain how the site worked before modern distribution changed the business.

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