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Welcome to Copenhagen
Quietly Wonderful Copenhagen awaits
Northern Europe's leading turnaround port
Copenhagen is the ideal turnaround port; it is conveniently located in the Baltic Sea with a well-connected international airport, flexible turnaround facilities at Ocean Quay, and an established network of local partners, which collaborate to offer a memorable experience for your guests. Copenhagen has plenty to offer for a pre & post-stay. The Danish capital is large enough for every kind of life philosophy but small enough to bicycle from one end to the other in twenty minutes. It is all there, the urban pulse in the cobbled streets, the castles and bell towers, the artists, makers and the green grass, the mothers, babies, and their strollers, the hipsters and their dreams, the prince and the queen. The Copenhageners excel in combining simple and sustainable solutions with a casually sophisticated lifestyle. A lifestyle based on tradition, history, and culture, yet constantly moving forward, giving Copenhagen a unique blend between the harmonies of old-world charm and the progressive beat of a truly cosmopolitan city. Photo credentials: Claus Bentzen
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What you need to know
Language
In Copenhagen, the mother tongue is Danish, which is closely related to both Swedish and Norwegian. In general, Danes speak English extremely well, and some even German and French.
Distance from pier to city centre
Ocean Quay approx. 7 kilometers / 4.3 miles,
Langelinie approx. 3 kilometers / 1.8 miles &
Nordre Toldbod approx. 2 kilometers / 1.2 miles
Transportation to/from airport
Please check information about public transportation to/from the airport here.
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Currency
The currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (DKK)
Transport to/from city centre
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Video Cruising to Copenhagen
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Video Copenhagen turnaround port
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Destination pictures
Queen Louise's Brigde the Copenhagen Lakes Copyright Daniel Rasmussen
Covid-19 Information
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in any of the 31 Cruise Baltic destinations.
If the situation changes, this section will be updated with the necessary information regarding each port and destination.
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
4,50 DKK/GTPassenger dues (Currency/PAX)
DKK 5,00 per pax in and outServices available for guests
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Destination collaboration/shore excursions
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Destination Highlights
The Little Mermaid
At Langelinie Pier, visitors can find one of Copenhagen's most photographed tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid. The sculpture is made of bronze and granite and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land.
Tivoli Gardens
One of the oldest amusement parks in the world and a cultural wonderland right at the heart of Copenhagen.
Part of Tivoli Gardens' secret is that there is something for everyone. The scenery is beautiful with exotic architecture, historical buildings and lush gardens. At night, thousands of colored lights create a fairy tale atmosphere that is completely unique.
Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace is home to the Danish Parliament and it holds unique stories from Copenhagen’s establishment and up until today. Christiansborg Palace is where the queen welcomes official guests, hosts royal banquets and the magnificent venue for lush events.
Rosenborg Castle
The famous Rosenborg Castle is located in central Copenhagen and is home to the crown jewels, the crowns, and the coronation chairs. Here visitors can experience 400 years of royal history.
Among the main attractions is the Knights’ Hall with the coronation thrones and three life-size silver lions standing guard. Tapestries on the walls commemorate battles between Denmark and Sweden.
Exciting extras
Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food
Reffen is a street food market that opened in Copenhagen in May 2018. A highly succesful food market and a great place to hang out, get a bite to eat and enjoy a drink with front row views of Copenhagen harbor.
Canal Tours offered by Stromma
A canal tour of Copenhagen is a wonderful way of seeing Copenhagen. Many locals take the tour to get an opportunity to see their capital from a different perspective. The boat sails approximately one hour through the idyllic harbors and canals of Copenhagen, where the guide will share stories and secrets of the passing sights and historical buildings.
Copenhagen the local way
Copenhagen is consistently ranked among the world’s top biking cities, with more than half its population biking every day. Whether there is snow, rain, or sun, locals bike to work, to school, to bring the kids to kindergarten, to shop for groceries, and to social gatherings. It is simply the way of life, and if your guests are looking to experience Copenhagen the local way, you have to recommend them to jump on a saddle.
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Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market
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Tivoli is world-famous for its Christmas market. The gardens are decked out in twinkling Christmas lights and glittering Christmas balls everywhere - a perfect setting for a cozy dinner with family and friends.
Excursions – on and off the beaten path
Copenhagen has a wide variety of world-class attractions and something for all ages and interests. Below is just to name a few shore excursions, but we recommend to contact the local tour operators for more information, as there are plenty more to see and do in Copenhagen. Please find a list of local tour operators here:
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Selected Shore Excursions in Copenhagen
Copenhagen City & Canal Tour
Pass by the major sights of Copenhagen like the winter residence of the Royal Family, Amalienborg Palace, the magnificent Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, and the famous square Kongens Nytorv, where you can see the Royal Theatre. Go on a canal tour through the idyllic harbor and canals of Copenhagen passing many historical buildings and popular sights of the city. The tour ends up at the world-famous amusement park Tivoli Gardens, which has something to offer for all ages and interests.
Castles of North Zealand
Explore Copenhagen's royal heritage on this tour, where you get to visit three different castles located just North of Copenhagen. Visit Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, located in the beautiful town of Helsingor. Enjoy the beautiful baroque gardens at Fredensborg Palace, the spring and autumn residence of the Danish royal family. And lastly, explore the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, Frederiksborg Castle, which has housed The Museum of National History since 1878. The beautifully decorated rooms with portraits, history paintings, furniture, and decorative art invite visitors on a journey through Danish history and culture from the late Middle Ages to the present.
Sightseeing of Copenhagen including Dragør village
Explore the major sights of Copenhagen and end the tour in the idyllic fishing village Dragør, just 30 minutes from Copenhagen.
The tour starts at the Town Hall square and continues with a visit inside the world-famous Tivoli Gardens. Then, visit Christiansborg Castle, the home of the Danish Parliament, stop and take a selfie at the Little Mermaid, before the tour ends at Dragør, the cutest little fishing village originally settled by the Dutch in the early 16th Century. In Dragør, you can stroll through the cute cobblestoned streets of colorful houses and enjoy the genuine harborside “hygge”.
Copenhagen by bike
Copenhagen is built for bikes and you will see more bikes than cars in the city. The city is filled with bike lanes, making it the most convenient form of transportation and the best way to explore the sights and delights of Copenhagen. Better yet, everything is so close so you get to see a lot of the city even on a short biking tour.
Roskilde
Visit the old capital located 30 kilometers from the port. Viking ships museum, see the original longships dating from the year 1000 found in 1962. Roskilde Cathedral with the Royal Burials. Since 15th-century kings and queens last resting place. It is said that Harald Bluetooth, who died in 987, was the first king to find rest in the church.
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Jane Kirstine Lausten
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