Getting to Copenhagen for the football

Fly direct to Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup), which both Manchester and London serve non-stop, then take the M2 Metro about 15 minutes to Nørreport and change to the M3 out to Parken. Away fans sit in the D Stand (sections D1 and D2) and should use the Poul Henningsens Plads or Vibenshus Runddel Metro stations (FC Copenhagen).

Fast facts

Getting there from the UK

Copenhagen is one of the easy ones. There is no hub-and-train detour to weigh up: Manchester and London both fly direct to Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup, CPH), and the M2 Metro runs from the terminal, so the real choice is a cheap budget seat versus a quicker full-service flight with a bag and a more central London airport. Every option lands you on the same Metro ride out to Parken. Costs are per-person return estimates that swing with how early you book.

Getting into Copenhagen: airport and main station

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup, code CPH) is about 8km south-east of the centre. Both the Metro and mainline trains run directly from Terminal 3, so you go straight from the terminal onto public transport (CPH).

The M2 Metro (yellow line) runs from the airport into the city and reaches Nørreport in about 15 minutes. It runs every 4 to 6 minutes during the day and evening, dropping to every 15 to 20 minutes at night (CPH).

Mainline DSB trains run from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station (København H) in roughly 13 to 15 minutes, around every 10 minutes in the day and less often at night. A single ticket is a 3-zone fare, about 36 DKK (Airport Copenhagen).

København H is the main hub. From here you connect to the M3 Metro or the S-trains to reach the stadium area. The Metro station at Nørreport, one stop from the centre, is the busiest interchange in Scandinavia (FC Copenhagen).

Ticket machines at the airport and stations take coins and cards (Dankort, Visa) but not banknotes, and you can also buy at the DSB ticket office in Terminal 3 (CPH).

Getting out to Parken

Parken sits in the Østerbro district in northern Copenhagen, next to Fælledparken, roughly a 40-minute walk or a 12-minute cycle from the centre (Football Ground Guide).

The M3 Metro (City Circle line) is the best route. Away supporters should use Poul Henningsens Plads or Vibenshus Runddel, both a short walk from the D Stand entrance, and are asked to avoid Trianglen and Østerport, which serve the home ends (FC Copenhagen).

For high-profile ties the police often lay on a free dedicated away train, leaving Central Station around 5pm and reaching Svanemøllen in about 15 minutes, followed by a 25-minute walk to the ground (FC Copenhagen). Check your club's official travel guidance for the specific match.

By S-train the nearest station is Østerport, from which it is a short walk or one Metro stop to Trianglen (FC Copenhagen). Bus route 14 runs from Nørreport towards the ground. After matches, services along Øster Allé can be disrupted, so use Vibenshus Runddel for the Metro home to avoid queues (Liberoguide).

Driving is a poor idea. Parking at the ground is very limited and usually needs booking in advance, and the club advises away fans not to arrive by car. Taxis should use Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads, about 300 metres from the D Stand entrance (FC Copenhagen).

Getting around the city

One integrated ticketing system covers the Metro, S-trains, buses and harbour buses, priced by zones. The Rejsebillet app is the easiest way to buy in 2026 and works out the zones for you (Denmark Guide).

The City Pass is the simplest option for a short trip. City Pass Small covers zones 1 to 4 (which includes the airport) and Large covers zones 1 to 99. Both are time-based (24, 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours) and valid across the Metro, S-tog, buses and harbour buses (Public Transport DK).

The physical Rejsekort travel card is being phased out during 2026, with the card closing on 29 June 2026, and DOT Billetter closed at the end of 2025. Use the Rejsebillet app, the City Pass or a contactless card (Denmark Guide).

Cycling is easy, with dedicated cycle paths on nearly every street, and the centre to Parken is about a 12-minute ride (Football Ground Guide).

Where visiting fans stay

Many away fans base themselves around the Central Station and Vesterbro area for the transport links and nightlife. Urban House Copenhagen in Vesterbro is a popular budget choice close to the centre (Football Ground Guide).

Copenhagen Strand Hotel is another economical option well placed for reaching Parken, and Sleep In Heaven is a hostel with its own bar and beer garden about ten minutes' walk from a Metro station (Football Ground Guide).

Basing near the centre works well because the M3 Metro links the main station area directly to the stadium stations, so you do not need to stay in Østerbro itself (FC Copenhagen).

Inside the stadium

Visiting fans are housed in the D Stand, sections D1 and D2, with gates opening at 4:45pm CET. You can buy food and drink, including beer, inside the away section. Away colours and merchandise are permitted only in the away end, and away fans found in the home sections may be refused entry or removed (FC Copenhagen).

Champions League away tickets are sold by the visiting club, not by FC Copenhagen. Domestic away tickets go via billet.fck.dk or the stadium (Football Ground Guide).

Where to drink

• Park Pub, Østerbrogade: a reliable pre-match spot close to the ground, handy for the D Stand walk (Liberoguide).
• Kafe Kapers, near Trianglen: Danish draught beers and a large terrace, popular before kick-off (Liberoguide).
• Halifax, Østerbro: burgers and ale, a solid feed-and-a-pint option near the stadium (Liberoguide).
• War Pigs, Vesterbro: a big American-style brewpub that away fans use, lively but not cheap (Football Ground Guide).
• The Old Irish Pub, city centre: shows the football, pours Tuborg, Carlsberg and Guinness, easy to find near the main square (Football Ground Guide).
• Proud Mary, central: a large venue open late for after the game (Football Ground Guide).

Expect high prices: a pint in a neighbourhood pub averages around 57 DKK, roughly £7, and tourist-facing bars at Nyhavn, Tivoli and the airport can push past 90 DKK (Expatistan). To avoid: the Nyhavn waterfront bars are the most expensive in the city and get busy, so drink there for the view rather than the value.

Where to eat

• Schønnemann, city centre: a Copenhagen institution since 1877 for smørrebrød, herring and schnapps, book ahead for lunch (Visit Copenhagen).
• Aamanns 1921, city centre: modern takes on smørrebrød with local produce, one of four Aamanns sites (Visit Copenhagen).
• Restaurant Palægade, near Nyhavn: a sit-down lunch spot built around top-end smørrebrød (Visit Copenhagen).
• Torvehallerne food market, by Nørreport: dozens of stalls including Hallernes Smørrebrød, quick and good value on the way to the ground (Visit Copenhagen).
• Café Dyrehaven, Vesterbro: relaxed Danish and brunch plates including egg-and-shrimp smørrebrød (Visit Copenhagen).
• A pølsevogn (sausage wagon): the cheapest proper Copenhagen feed, a ristet hotdog from a street cart.

The dishes to try are smørrebrød (open rye sandwiches with herring, prawns or roast beef), the classic Danish hot dog, and flæskesteg (roast pork with crackling). Wash it down with a Carlsberg or Tuborg, the local brews.

What to do

• Nyhavn: the postcard harbour of coloured 17th-century houses, best seen on a canal cruise that also takes in Amalienborg and the Opera House (Copenhagen Tourism).
• Tivoli Gardens: the world's second-oldest amusement park, next to Central Station, with rides, gardens and evening concerts (Copenhagen Tourism).
• The Little Mermaid: the small bronze statue on the Langelinie waterfront, an easy walk on from the harbour (Copenhagen Tourism).
• Rosenborg Castle: a Renaissance royal residence housing the Danish crown jewels, set in the King's Garden (Copenhagen Tourism).
• Freetown Christiania: the self-governing quarter turned tourist curiosity, with cafés and offbeat architecture (Copenhagen Tourism).
• Strøget: one of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, running through the old town (Copenhagen Tourism).
• The Round Tower and Christiansborg Palace: a 17th-century observatory ramp and the seat of the Danish parliament, both central and walkable (Copenhagen Tourism).

Common questions

How do I get from the airport to Parken?

Take the M2 Metro from Terminal 3 to Nørreport, about 15 minutes, then change to the M3 (City Circle line) and ride out towards the ground. Away fans should get off at Poul Henningsens Plads or Vibenshus Runddel, both a short walk from the D Stand (CPH, FC Copenhagen).

Which airport do I fly to for FC Copenhagen, and is there a direct flight?

Fly to Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup, CPH), the city's only airport and about 8km from the centre. There is no need for a hub: both Manchester and London have direct flights, on SAS, easyJet, Ryanair, BA and Norwegian, taking around two hours (FlightsFrom, FlightsFrom).

Where do away fans sit at Parken?

Visiting supporters are housed in the D Stand, sections D1 and D2, in the corner of the ground. Gates open at 4:45pm CET, and away colours are only permitted inside the away section (FC Copenhagen).

What is the away allocation?

For European ties the away end is the D Stand, with an allocation typically around UEFA's 5% minimum, roughly 1,900 of the 38,190 capacity, sold through the visiting club rather than FC Copenhagen. Treat that as an estimate and confirm the exact number with your own club before travelling (Football Ground Guide, Wikipedia).

What time should I get to the ground?

Gates open at 4:45pm CET. Aim to be on the Metro by around 5pm to 5:30pm for a 7pm or later European kick-off, allowing for security checks and the walk from Poul Henningsens Plads or Vibenshus Runddel. If the police lay on the free dedicated away train, it leaves Central Station around 5pm (FC Copenhagen).

Can I drink in the ground?

Yes. The away section sells a range of food and drink, including beer, so you do not have to do all your drinking beforehand (FC Copenhagen).

How much is a beer?

A pint in a normal Copenhagen pub averages around 57 DKK, about £7. Casual bars can be nearer 45 DKK, while tourist spots at Nyhavn, Tivoli and the airport push past 90 DKK. Denmark is not a cheap beer city, so budget accordingly (Expatistan).

Is Copenhagen safe?

Yes, it is among the safest capitals in Europe, and walking or using late public transport is normal. The main risk is pickpocketing in crowds, so watch your belongings at Nyhavn, on Strøget and on the Metro at Nørreport, and keep your phone and a card in an inside pocket (Copenhagen Tourism).

Which areas are good for away fans?

Vesterbro, around Central Station, is the usual base for the transport links and bars such as War Pigs. Near the ground, Park Pub, Kafe Kapers and Halifax around Østerbrogade and Trianglen are the handy pre-match spots. There is no hostile away-fan zone to avoid, though the Nyhavn waterfront is the priciest place to drink (Football Ground Guide, Liberoguide).

Does my match ticket give free public transport?

No. Unlike some European venues, the Parken match ticket does not include free city travel, so buy a City Pass or a Metro fare. The exception is the police-run dedicated away train that is sometimes laid on free from Central Station for high-profile matches (FC Copenhagen, Public Transport DK).

How far is the stadium from the city centre?

Parken is in Østerbro, north of the centre, about a 40-minute walk or a 12-minute cycle. By Metro it is a short M3 ride from the central stations, so most fans staying near the middle of town reach the ground in well under half an hour door to door (Football Ground Guide).

Do I need cash in Copenhagen?

No. The city is heavily cashless and a contactless Visa or Mastercard covers almost everything, including transport tickets. The contactless limit is 350 DKK, above which you need your PIN. The currency is the Danish krone, not the euro (Copenhagen Tourism).

Where should I stay?

Base yourself near Central Station or in Vesterbro for the transport links and nightlife. Urban House and Copenhagen Strand Hotel are economical, and Sleep In Heaven is a hostel with its own bar. The M3 Metro links the central area straight to the stadium stations, so there is no need to stay in Østerbro itself (Football Ground Guide, FC Copenhagen).