Updated in September 2026, this Home of Carlsberg guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, transport, accessibility and what to see.
Home of Carlsberg is a beer heritage exhibition inside Copenhagen’s original 1847 brewery. Adult tickets now cost 235 DKK, and you can book tickets in advance through GetYourGuide to secure a timeslot. This guide was updated in September 2026: the venue charged just 160–190 DKK for the same ticket when it first opened in December 2023.
Quick facts about Home of Carlsberg
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, 1799 Copenhagen V |
| Opening hours | Sun–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–8pm |
| Adult ticket (18+) | 235 DKK, includes a beer or soft drink |
| Youth ticket (6–17) | 155 DKK |
| Child (0–5) | Free |
| Nearest transit | Enghave Plads metro or Carlsberg train station |
| Typical visit duration | 60–90 minutes plus 30 minutes at the bar |
Why book Home of Carlsberg tickets?
- 🏛️ The original 1847 brewery: the exhibition sits inside the very buildings where Carlsberg first brewed beer.
- 🎟️ A beer included: every exhibition ticket ends with a full 40cl draught beer or soft drink at the Carlsberg Bar.
- 🌿 One of the world’s largest bottle collections: more than 22,000 unopened beer bottles are on display.
- 📜 Draught horses and a sculpture garden: free to explore beyond the paid exhibition, during opening hours.
- 💰 Free for under-5s: young children need no ticket at all.
Opening hours at Home of Carlsberg
Home of Carlsberg opens Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm, and stays open later on Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 8pm. The last entry timeslot is always two hours before closing. The site closes on 24, 25 and 26 December and on 1 January.
Ticket prices at Home of Carlsberg
| Ticket type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | 235 DKK | Includes a 40cl beer, soda or water |
| Youth (6–17) | 155 DKK | Same drink included, non-alcoholic |
| Child (0–5) | Free | No ticket required |
| Beer tasting add-on | 155 DKK | Three beers in the old cellars, 18+ only |
| Guided cellar tour add-on | 130 DKK | A tour of the secret Carlsberg cellars |
Home of Carlsberg uses dynamic pricing, so the exact online rate can shift by date and season. Book in advance through GetYourGuide to lock in a rate ahead of your visit rather than paying whatever the calendar shows on the day.
How to get to Home of Carlsberg
By metro: Enghave Plads station sits within walking distance of the entrance.
By train: Carlsberg station, on the S-train network, is another short walk away.
By bike: Copenhagen’s cycle network reaches Carlsberg Byen directly, and the area has dedicated bike parking.
On foot: the site sits inside Carlsberg Byen, a walkable district a short distance from central Copenhagen.
By car: several car parks serve Carlsberg Byen, a short walk from the exhibition entrance.
Parking at Home of Carlsberg
There is no dedicated free car park at the exhibition itself. Visitors arriving by car use one of the public car parks within Carlsberg Byen, a short walk from the entrance.
How long to spend at Home of Carlsberg
Home of Carlsberg recommends 60 to 90 minutes for the exhibition itself, plus another 30 minutes to enjoy the included beer at the Carlsberg Bar. Adding a beer tasting or cellar tour extends a visit to around two and a half hours.
Accessibility at Home of Carlsberg
Most of the site can be reached by wheelchair, though the old, listed buildings mean some areas, including the cellars and parts of the exhibition, remain inaccessible. Much of the site is cobbled. Wheelchair access to the exhibition itself requires booking a guided visit 14 days in advance. One elevator inside the exhibition gives priority to wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility, and manual wheelchairs are available on site for chairs wider than 67cm. A personal assistant accompanying a disabled visitor can get a free ticket at the Ticket Office. Prams are welcome on the grounds but cannot enter the exhibition itself, so pushchairs can be left in the courtyard during your visit.
What to see inside Home of Carlsberg
The 3,000m² exhibition: interactive displays trace Carlsberg’s founding in 1847 through to today, including the rivalry between founder J.C. Jacobsen and his son Carl.
The Carlsberg Bar: every visit ends here, where your ticket wristband is scanned for a draught beer, soda or water.
The bottle collection: more than 22,000 unopened beer bottles make up one of the world’s largest such collections.
The draught horses and stables: Carlsberg’s famous horses are free to visit during opening hours, without an exhibition ticket.
The Elephant Gate and historic courtyard: this iconic entrance features on the paid Beer Walk tour, which runs every Sunday and does not require an exhibition ticket.
The secret cellars: a paid guided tour descends into the deep cellars dating back to 1847, ending with a tasting.
Practical visitor tips for Home of Carlsberg
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visit on a weekday evening | Friday and Saturday’s later 8pm closing gives more flexibility around dinner plans. |
| Book ahead for the best rate | Book tickets in advance through GetYourGuide rather than risk a higher walk-up price. |
| Bring ID for the beer tasting | The add-on tasting is restricted to guests aged 18 and over. |
| Leave the pram at the door | Pushchairs cannot enter the exhibition, but can be parked in the courtyard. |
| Add a weekly tour | The Sunday Beer Walk and Wednesday Brewery Tour run separately from the main exhibition ticket. |
Frequently asked questions about Home of Carlsberg
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the opening hours? | Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday, 10am to 8pm. Last entry is two hours before closing. |
| How much does a ticket cost? | Adult tickets currently cost 235 DKK and include a beer or soft drink at the end of the visit. |
| Is Home of Carlsberg wheelchair accessible? | Mostly, though stairs and cellars limit some areas; wheelchair access needs booking 14 days ahead. |
| Can I bring children? | Yes, under-5s enter free and 6–17-year-olds pay a reduced rate; only adults are served beer. |
| Is beer still brewed on site? | Yes, the on-site Jacobsen brewery still produces craft beer, alongside the historic exhibition. |
Things to do near Home of Carlsberg
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum, founded by Carl Jacobsen himself, holds an extensive sculpture collection a short metro ride away.
Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, sits a short journey from Carlsberg Byen, close to Copenhagen’s Central Station.
Frederiksberg Gardens offers a large landscaped park within walking distance, popular for a stroll after the exhibition.
Vesterbro, Copenhagen’s trendy former Meatpacking District, borders Carlsberg Byen and is full of bars and restaurants.
Carlsberg Byen itself, the new urban district built around the old brewery, is worth wandering for its mix of historic and modern architecture.
Alternative brewery and beer heritage experiences
WarPigs Brewpub, in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District, brews its own beer on-site in a partnership between Mikkeller and 3 Floyds.
Nørrebro Bryghus, a long-running Copenhagen microbrewery, offers its own beers and brewhouse in the Nørrebro district.
The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam offers a comparable brand-heritage exhibition, roughly a 1.5-hour flight from Copenhagen.
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is Ireland’s equivalent brewery museum, about a 2-hour flight away.
