Home of Carlsberg: Tickets & Visitor Tips

Q: Was the pH scale invented at Carlsberg?

Yes, at the Carlsberg Laboratory, by the chemist Søren Sørensen in 1909.

What is Home of Carlsberg?

J.C. Jacobsen founded Carlsberg here in 1847, naming it after his son Carl. The historic brewery buildings, now in the redeveloped Carlsberg City district, house an exhibition on the brewery's history, the science of beer (Carlsberg's lab isolated the pure lager yeast used around the world), and the family's art patronage.

Highlights include the famous Elephant Gate, a huge collection of unopened beer bottles, the old brewhouse with copper kettles, and the stables with Jutland draught horses.

Tickets

Ticket	What's included
Standard entry	Self-guided exhibition + 1 beer or soft drink
Tasting experiences	Extra: guided beer tastings
Guided cellar tour	Extra: the historic cellars
Copenhagen Card	Entry included. Prebook a slot

Check the official Home of Carlsberg site for current prices in DKK. Reseller prices are usually higher.

🎟️ Skip the ticket line

Check the crowds, find the best time slot, and book through our authorised partner.

See tickets →

Free cancellation via GetYourGuide

How busy is it?

When	Crowds
Weekday mornings	Low
Weekday afternoons	Moderate
Saturdays	High
Summer and cruise-ship days	High

Crowds by day and time

From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Home of Carlsberg, based on Google’s popular-times data.

Quietest time

Tuesday, 10 am-12 pm

Busiest time

Saturday, 12-6 pm

When	What to expect	Verdict
Weekdays, 10-11 am	Light crowds, easy to move around and take photos. Most visitors haven't arrived yet.

Tips

Prebook, especially with the Copenhagen Card.
Arrive at least 2 hours before closing, the last entry.
Save your free drink for the end, in the bar overlooking the courtyard.
Book a tasting if you're a beer fan: the standard drink is just one.

Getting there

Take the S-train to Carlsberg station, then a short walk, or bus to the Carlsberg area. It's about 15 minutes from Copenhagen Central Station.

Mistakes to avoid

Arriving less than 2 hours before closing.
Expecting unlimited tastings with a standard ticket.
Not prebooking with the Copenhagen Card.

What to see

Home of Carlsberg is the visitor experience at Carlsberg's historic brewery in the Carlsberg City district of Vesterbro, where J.C. Jacobsen founded the brewery in 1847.

The Elephant Gate: the famous 1901 gateway with four granite elephants, symbol of the brewery.
The historic brewhouse: copper kettles and the story of brewing.
The world's largest collection of unopened beer bottles: thousands of bottles from around the world.
The Carlsberg Laboratory story: where the pH scale was developed and pure yeast was cultivated, a revolution for brewing worldwide.
The stables: home to the Jutland horses that once pulled the brewery's drays.
The bar: your included beer or soft drink, with tastings available.

Practical info

Address	Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Vesterbro
Getting there	S-train to Carlsberg station, or bus 1A
Age	Under 18s get soft drinks instead of beer
Accessibility	Mostly accessible
Duration	1.5-2 hours

Is Home of Carlsberg worth it?

Yes for beer and history fans, especially with the Copenhagen Card. The historic buildings and the Elephant Gate are impressive even if you don't drink.

Pair it with

Copenhagen Zoo and Frederiksberg Gardens.
Vesterbro's Meatpacking District for dinner.
Tivoli Gardens.

Check today's crowd forecast for Home of Carlsberg.

FAQs

Does the Home of Carlsberg ticket include beer?

Yes, one beer or soft drink at the bar.

Is Home of Carlsberg included in the Copenhagen Card?

Yes, but prebook a slot.

When is last entry?

2 hours before closing.

How long do you need?

1.5-2 hours.

What's the best time to visit?

Weekday mornings. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.

Was the pH scale invented at Carlsberg?

Heading to Home of Carlsberg?

See how busy it is right now and the quietest hours for your date, then walk in when the line is short.

Check live crowds →

More Copenhagen guides

All Copenhagen guides →

Tivoli Gardens Amalienborg Palace The Round Tower Rosenborg Castle Copenhagen Zoo

Sources

Copenhagen Card: Home of Carlsberg

How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 29 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.

Home of Carlsberg Tickets: Prices, What's Included, Last Entry and the Quietest Times