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You are now queuing for the Round Tower
While you wait, familiarize yourself with the tower’s access conditions, prices, payment options and our free audio stories before entering.
Queueing and Capacity Control
The Round Tower has many guests throughout the year and has a maximum capacity which the staff is obliged to comply with. Therefore, periodic breaks in ticket sales might occur as we manage the guest flow. However, the wait time rarely exceeds 20 minutes.
Accessibility
The Round Tower is a listed building without lifts or elevators. The way to the top goes via the Spiral Ramp followed by two sets of stairs. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reach the top with wheelchairs, prams, strollers or pushchairs.
The traffic up and down to the viewing platform is regulated by traffic lights – stop at red, move at green and always keep left on the stairs.
Luggage and suitcases are not allowed in the Round Tower for safety reasons.
Read more about all our accessibility here.
Visit the virtual Round Tower here.
Prices and payment
Adults: 60 DKK
Students: 30 DKK
Children (0-17 years): Free
Access to the current exhibition is included in the regular admission fee unless the Library Hall is closed due to exhibition changes or special events.
Discount available with ICOM card.
We accept cash (DKK and Euro) and credit cards. Change is given back in DKK only.
The Round Tower is not included in the Copenhagen Card as per April 1st, 2024. Please update your app if the tower still appears.
Larger groups, schools or institutions
Larger groups of 40 people or more are required to split into smaller groups.
Are you visiting as a school or institution?
Local schools are encouraged to plan their visit here.
Free audio stories about the Round Tower
How often did Hans Christian Andersen visit the Round Tower? Has a car really driven up the Spiral Ramp? And why is there a bomb in the Library Hall? Listen to the tales of the tower with our free audio stories.
Find them all here.
Want to know more?
The thick walls of King Christian IV’s tower hide a wealth of stories from its long life in the middle of Copenhagen. Find the stories unfolded in articles, videos and audio narrations on our website.
From the Observatory at the top, people have been scouting for the stars for centuries. On selected days, you can take a look through the telescope yourself, as our astronomers guide you to the telescope, the stars and the planets.
The Library Hall halfway up the tower was intended to house the book collection of Copenhagen University. Since 1987, it has been the cultural centre of the Round Tower hosting changing exhibitions, concerts, talks, lectures and more. In the calendar, you can keep up to date on current exhibitions and events.