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💡 The Short Version: Christiania is free to enter, with no ticket and no opening hours. The residents dug up Pusher Street on 6 April 2024, and the open hash stalls went, but in January 2026 TV 2 Kosmopol found cannabis still on offer. Buying cannabis is illegal anywhere in Denmark. Walk slowly, do not peer into windows and be careful with the camera. Tours led by residents start at DKK 100, with an open tour at 12:00 on Saturdays and Sundays and no booking. GetYourGuide sells an “entry ticket” to a place that is free. Prices are in Danish kroner. Or book a tour: the Christiania and Christianshavn walking tourad is led by a lifelong resident and is from DKK 325 (GetYourGuide).
What changed on Pusher Street
Christiania has been a free town since the early 1970s, an alternative community in the middle of Copenhagen. VisitCopenhagen says Pusher Street is only a small part of its story.
The Christiania entrance sign. Photo: Superchilum, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2023 | A shooting on Pusher Street killed a man and hit four passers-by, according to DR |
| 6 April 2024 | The residents, for the first time all together, decided to dig up Pusher Street and pull up the cobbles |
| 6 April 2025 | DR reported the hash stalls and the gangs were gone, that photographing and filming in the street was allowed, and that the street was to be remade for DKK 85 million |
| January 2026 | TV 2 Kosmopol reported it was offered cannabis twice within five minutes on Pusher Street. Christiania’s spokesperson said the police effort was not enough, and the police said they patrol heavily and admit some selling |
VisitCopenhagen describes Pusher Street today as a thoroughfare with bread, cafes and small art shops. The open hash stalls are gone, some selling has returned, and buying is illegal. Sources: DR, 6 April 2025 and SVT, 21 January 2026.
The rules
The rules below are VisitCopenhagen’s guidelines for a visit.
- It is a home. Show respect for the residents, the community and nature, and do not peer into windows.
- Walk slowly. Make room for the people who live there.
- Follow the signs. They are there for everyone’s safety.
- Photographs: be considerate, and respect the areas where photography is prohibited. Photographing Pusher Street itself has been allowed since 2025, with signs marking the places where it is not. Ask before you photograph people.
- Keep it clean. Use the bins.
- Cannabis: it is not legal to buy it in Christiania or anywhere in Denmark.
Tours worth paying for
The tours below are led by people who live in or near Christiania. Prices are the lowest “from” prices, per person, unless the line says otherwise.
Tours led by residents
DKK 100 for adults · open tour Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 · visitchristiania.com
Visit Christiania runs guided tours led by residents. The base price is DKK 100 for adults, DKK 80 for pensioners, DKK 50 for students and DKK 40 for school pupils, and 10% of the guide fee goes to Christiania projects. An open walk-in tour leaves at 12:00 on Saturdays and Sundays with no booking. From Tuesday to Saturday you can call for a local guide, who meets you after about 10 minutes. Group tours are booked up to two days ahead, and payment is by card, MobilePay, kroner or euros.
Christiania and Christianshavn walking tour
From DKK 325 · 2 hours · small group · 4.7 stars from 309 reviews
Copenhagen: Christiania & Christianshavn Guided Walking Tourad is led in English by a lifelong resident of this corner of Copenhagen and covers both districts. Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
City highlights bike tour with Christiania
From DKK 349 · 2.5 hours · 4.9 stars from 171 reviews
Copenhagen: City Highlights Bike Tour with Christiania Visitad is a guided bike tour in English that stops at Christiania and sees the Little Mermaid on the way. Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
What to see
VisitCopenhagen names these places inside Christiania, in no order.
The lake and red-brick blocks along the Christianshavn ramparts, from the tower of Our Saviour’s Church. Photo: Bjoertvedt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Café Månefiskeren and Grønsagen. A cafe for coffee and cake, and a small place for home-cooked food on the gravel paths.
- Christiania Brewery. Hemp plays the leading role in its beers.
- Den Grønne Genbrugshal. The green reuse hall, for recycled goods, craft and quirky finds.
- Kvindesmedien. The women’s workshop in a former military workshop.
- Nemoland. A music venue and bar where musicians, regulars and visitors gather.
- The ramparts. The Rampart of Christianshavn and the lake are a large green area open to residents and visitors.
- Pusher Street. Now with bakeries, cafes and small art shops, and with the rules above.
Café umbrellas among the trees inside Christiania. Photo: Jorge Franganillo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
What to skip: the “entry ticket” sold on GetYourGuide. Entry is free, nobody sells tickets at the gate, and the product’s own text says the ticket is not checked there. The order that works: walk in at a quiet hour, take the open tour at 12:00 on a weekend, and eat at the cafes.
Practical information
- Hours: none for Christiania. The cafes and shops keep their own hours.
- Where: Christiania is in Christianshavn, the district of Our Saviour’s Church, whose tower is the climb in the best views in Copenhagen.
- The one thing that ruins a visit: buying cannabis. It is illegal anywhere in Denmark, whatever is offered on the street.
What to book in Copenhagen has the closed days for every sight, and free things to do in Copenhagen lists Christiania with the rest. Copenhagen’s walking tours and bike tours compare the guided options, and Copenhagen’s canal tours pass Christianshavn. 3 days in Copenhagen places Christiania on a weekend for the open tour. For a bed nearby, see where to stay in Copenhagen, and Copenhagen public transport has the fares.
Common questions
Is Christiania free to enter?
Yes. There is no ticket and no opening hours, because it is a residential area open all day. The cafes and shops keep their own hours. GetYourGuide sells an 'entry ticket' to Christiania, and entry is free, so you do not need one.
Can you take photos in Christiania?
Be considerate and respect the areas where photography is prohibited, as VisitCopenhagen puts it. DR reported on 6 April 2025 that photographing and filming on Pusher Street, which had been banned there, was now allowed. Signs mark the places where it is not. Ask first when people are in the frame.
Is it legal to buy cannabis in Christiania?
No. VisitCopenhagen says it is not legal to buy cannabis in Christiania or anywhere else in Denmark.
What happened to Pusher Street?
On 6 April 2024 the residents dug up the street and pulled up its cobbles, in a decision they took together for the first time. DR reported a year later that the hash stalls and the gangs were gone. In January 2026 TV 2 Kosmopol reported that it was offered cannabis twice in five minutes, and the police said they patrol heavily and admit that some selling goes on.
Are there guided tours of Christiania?
Yes, led by residents. The base price is DKK 100 for adults, DKK 80 for pensioners, DKK 50 for students and DKK 40 for school pupils. An open tour with no booking leaves at 12:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. From Tuesday to Saturday you can call for a local guide, who meets you after about 10 minutes.
What is there to see in Christiania?
Homemade architecture, the cafes Månefiskeren and Grønsagen, Christiania Brewery with its hemp beers, the music venue Nemoland, the reuse hall Den Grønne Genbrugshal, the women's workshop Kvindesmedien, the lake and the ramparts of Christianshavn.
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