A ticket that turns Copenhagen into a weird fairy tale. This combo pairs Ripley’s Believe It or Not! oddities with the Hans Christian Andersen Experience, then throws in two record and mystery stops.

What I like most is the variety packed into one ticket: 500-plus curiosities across multiple themes, plus hands-on fun like breaking records and games. The other win is location flexibility, since you can redeem at either cluster of attractions in central Copenhagen.

One drawback to plan for: the experience can feel short in places. Ripley’s may move fast, and at least one museum in the chain can come across as smaller or more game-like than you expect.

Key takeaways before you go

• Four attractions, one ticket saves money if you want multiple indoor stops on the same day
• 500-plus curiosities at Ripley’s makes it a solid rainy-day option
• Andersen’s stories are presented as walk-through fairy tales like The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina
• Guinness records meet interactivity, including a try-to-beat-the-record setup and a big Pac-Man game
• Mystic Exploratorie is the moodiest stop, with dark corridors, illusions, and a graveyard at midnight
• Not wheelchair accessible, since the sites are on two floors without a lift

A four-stop ticket through Copenhagen’s odd, fairy, and record worlds

This 4-way combo ticket is built for people who like indoor variety. You start with weird objects and odd science feelings, shift into classic Danish storytelling, then move into record-breaking humans, and finish with a darker, sensory experience.

The best part is how the themes work together. Ripley’s is about strange artifacts and quick surprises. Andersen slows things down with recognizable fairy tales. Guinness adds big human feats and a playful side. Mystic Exploratorie then changes the rules entirely, turning the visit into something you feel with your senses, not just read about.

Price-wise, the combo is only worth it if you actually want all four. At $45 per person, you are paying for bulk value. If you are mainly interested in one museum, the math can turn against you fast.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium: 500 curiosities in a quick hit

Ripley’s is the center of gravity here. This is the only Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Scandinavia, and it leans hard into the idea that the world is weirder than you thought.

You’ll see over 500 curiosities and exhibits, including objects described as genuinely shrunken heads, letters written on a grain of rice, and even a mummified hand. That kind of display style is not subtle. It is more surprise and shock factor than deep museum scholarship.

One practical note: the visit can move quickly. Some people like me prefer to linger and read, but this collection is set up for a fast pass. If you want long, story-driven exhibits, you might find yourself speeding up.

What helps is going with the right mindset. Treat Ripley’s like a grab-bag of oddities. Expect short stops, sharp visuals, and a steady stream of odd facts. Bring your camera and use it early, because the most interesting items are often the ones you’ll want to revisit for your own comparison later.

Tips that keep your day smoother:

• Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll walk a lot more than you think.
• If you care about photos, plan to take them in the first half. You don’t want to realize too late you skipped the best angles.
• If you hate surprises, this is still safe, but it is the least gentle stop in the combo.

Hans Christian Andersen Experience: fairy tales you can walk through

After Ripley’s, the vibe shifts. The Hans Christian Andersen Experience is your fairy tale break, and it is tied directly to Andersen’s most famous stories, including The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, and The Emperor’s New Clothes.

This stop is great if you want something more familiar and more narrative. Ripley’s makes you wonder. Andersen makes you recognize, and then it invites you to experience the stories as scenes rather than just titles.

That said, size and pacing matter. At least one family visit felt that this part of the chain is enormously small compared to expectations. So if you are planning this as the main event, set expectations for a shorter, cozy visit rather than a full afternoon.

My favorite way to enjoy it is to pick one or two stories and actually track the details. Read slowly for the parts that reference Andersen’s themes, like identity, confidence, and judgment. You’ll get more from it that way, even if the visit is not long.

Guinness World Records Museum: superhuman stories plus interactive games

Guinness is where the combo starts feeling less like a quiet museum and more like a place to play. You get to see record holders and extraordinary feats, including people featured for things like the man who ate a plane, a model known for the longest legs in the world, and the world’s tallest man.

If you like human extremes, this works. It has that instant wow factor that makes it easy to keep everyone interested, including kids. It is also a strong “everyone gets something” stop, because the records range from physical feats to general categories that spark questions.

Then there is the interactive side. There is an interactive game zone where you can try to break a record, with the chance to get your name into the history books. You can also challenge friends and family in a round on the largest game of Pac-Man.

This is the area where expectations can clash. One downside is that some visitors felt Guinness leaned more toward games than story. So if you want a lot of text and explanation, you may be happier if you treat it as performance and activities first, reading second.

To get the best value out of Guinness:

• Try one interactive activity so you don’t just watch other people.
• Move through the record displays once without stopping too long, then go back for any that catch your attention.
• If you are traveling with mixed ages, this is a good “everyone can participate” place.

Mystic Exploratorie: sensory illusions and a graveyard at night

The Mystic Exploratorie is the moodiest stop in the set. This is the place built around thrills, illusions, and mystical phenomena, and it is set up in dark hallways where you have to use all your senses.

You will likely remember this one more than the others because it is designed as atmosphere. The experience includes encounters with characters you might describe as unsavory, and it features a desolated graveyard at midnight.

This is where the combo becomes more than just indoor sightseeing. It is more like a guided sensory walk, even if you are not always interacting with a game component. The point is to make you feel uncertain, curious, and just a little uneasy in a controlled way.

A smart way to do Mystic Exploratorie is to go slower than you think you need. When the environment is darker, your eyes adjust. You do not want to rush and miss the moments where the illusion is set up.

Also, keep your basics simple:

• Bring water. Dark, busy indoor spaces can still make you feel warm.
• Comfortable shoes matter even more here because you might be stopping and turning more often.
• Camera is allowed, but flash photography is not allowed, so plan for normal indoor light.

If you are with kids who love spooky stuff, this is often the highlight. If you prefer calm museums, you might treat it as the one “fear factor” moment and enjoy it at a comfortable pace.

Price and value: does 45 dollars buy you enough variety?

At about $45 per person, this combo is priced like you’re buying convenience plus four indoor tickets. You get that value only if you commit to all stops.

Here is how I think about it:

• Ripley’s gives you volume, with 500-plus curiosities in one place.
• Andersen gives you cultural storytelling, with well-known fairy tales.
• Guinness adds human record wow factor and interactive time.
• Mystic Exploratorie delivers a darker, sensory experience you cannot easily recreate on your own.

So the value is less about any single museum and more about avoiding the “one museum only” downside. In Copenhagen, a rainy afternoon can turn into a series of quick visits. This ticket is designed for that reality.

The one “value risk” is time. If one or two stops feel short to you, the overall day can feel stretched. One review complaint specifically suggested Ripley’s felt like it was over quickly, and Andersen felt smaller than expected. That doesn’t mean it will be the same for everyone, but it is a good reminder to plan for the right expectations.

If you are the type who likes wandering at museums for hours, consider splitting this across two days instead of cramming everything in one go. With a flexible ticket window (more below), you can avoid burnout.

How to plan your day between Rådhuspladsen and Østergade

Good news: you are not dealing with complicated routes. Redemption is possible at two clusters.

You can redeem the combo ticket at:

• Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Hans Christian Andersen Experience at Rådhuspladsen 57
• Guinness World Records and The Mystic Exploratorie at Østergade 16

The walk between the attraction areas is estimated at 15 minutes. That is manageable even if you are taking photos and stopping for quick water.

A practical flow that usually works:

• Start with Ripley’s first, then roll into Andersen at the same redemption area.
• After that, walk to Østergade for Guinness, then finish with Mystic Exploratorie, since it has the strongest nighttime vibe even if you go earlier in the day.

If you want the smoothest pacing, do your “loudest” and most interactive museum earlier. That way, Mystic still feels like a closer, atmospheric finale rather than something you are dragging through.

One more detail that matters: no flash photography and no backpacks. Plan what you carry. If you are bringing a bag, keep it small and easy.

What to bring, what to avoid, and what to expect during the visit

For comfort, bring comfortable shoes, a camera, and water. Even indoor attractions can add up to a lot of steps.

What to avoid:

• No smoking
• No flash photography
• No backpacks

This is not just rules for fun. Flash can ruin dark scenes at Mystic, and backpacks can get in the way inside smaller galleries.

Also, be aware of the physical setup. The attractions are not wheelchair accessible because they are on two floors and there is no lift. If accessibility is a concern, you should treat this combo as not suitable based on the information provided.

Who this combo is best for (and who should skip it)

This ticket is a strong match if you like:

• Oddball museums and strange artifacts
• Fairy tales and storytelling, especially Andersen
• Big records with fun crowd energy
• A darker, illusion-driven experience at Mystic Exploratorie

It is also a good option for mixed groups, because the themes keep shifting. Kids often like Guinness and Pac-Man. Adults usually appreciate the novelty of Ripley’s curiosities and the overall Danish storytelling angle at Andersen.

Who might want to rethink it:

• If you only care about one or two of the themes, you could end up paying for things you will rush.
• If you dislike dark, eerie environments, Mystic Exploratorie might not be your style.
• If you expect long, text-heavy museum exhibits at every stop, you might find some sections feel more quick-hit than deep.

And if customer service matters a lot to you, one person reported trouble with staff accepting their ticket proof in the app. That’s not something you should assume will happen to you. Still, the smart move is to keep your ticket proof ready and easy to show.

Should you book the Ripley’s, Andersen, Guinness, and Mystic Exploratorie combo?

Book it if you want a single ticket that gives you four different kinds of indoor fun in central Copenhagen, with enough variety to keep both kids and adults interested. I’d especially recommend it for a rainy day plan or a short stopover where you want value through variety, not through a single long museum.

Skip or reconsider if you want a slow, deep museum day, if dark illusions are a hard no for your group, or if you are not sure you will actually do all four stops. In that case, your money is better spent on just the one or two places you really want.

If you do book, go in with the right expectation: this combo is about quick surprises, interactive moments, and atmosphere. When you treat it like that, it can feel like a fun, efficient Copenhagen day of oddities, stories, and records.

FAQ

Where can I redeem the combo ticket in Copenhagen?

You can redeem it at either cluster of attractions. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the Hans Christian Andersen Experience are at Rådhuspladsen 57. Guinness World Records and The Mystic Exploratorie are at Østergade 16.

How far apart are the two redemption locations?

The walk between the two attraction areas is estimated at about 15 minutes.

What’s included in the 4-way combo ticket?

The ticket includes entry to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Copenhagen, the Hans Christian Andersen Experience, the Guinness World Records Museum, and The Mystic Exploratorie.

Is food included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Are flash photos allowed?

No. Flash photography is not allowed.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

No. The attractions are not wheelchair accessible because they are on two floors and there is no lift.

Can I cancel and get a full refund?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.