Welcome to the Copenhagen cruise port guide. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. It is also Scandinavia’s largest and liveliest city with a population of 550.000. It has repeatedly been recognised as a city with perhaps the best quality of life and this would be no surprise. If you look at Copenhagen from a visitors point of view you can see that this city is very well though out. The Danes have a system that works and they know how to enjoy it. It is balanced. The city also enjoys the status of being one of the world’s most environmental friendly cities. Even the water in the inner harbour is so clean that is is safe to swim in. 36% of all citizens go to work by bicycle and everyday they cycle a combined 1.2 million km. It is a city that has lots to offer. Enjoy the nice atmosphere while visiting one of the 100 museums or admire the old historical buildings combined with the new Danish design. It is a place where art, design and history blend in just perfectly creating the best balance. No wonder the people of Copenhagen are among the happiest in Europe. Find out underneath what it is you want to do in this Cruise Port Guide Copenhagen – Denmark.
View from the Copenhagen Ocean Kaj. The pier offers the basic facilities designed to get passengers in and out fast.
From the Copenhagen Ocean Kaj you can already spot the other cruise pier, the Langelinie.
Cruise ships usually dock at the Copenhagen Ocean Kaj on a turn around port.
Travel information Denmark
Official currency – Danish krone
Accepts Euro – euros are often accepted
Creditcards – are widely accepted
Drives on the – right
Timezone – UTC +1
About Denmark
Inhabitants – 5,6 million
Official language – Danish
Capital city – Copenhagen
Kingdom of Denmark
Government – Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Danish language
Good day – God dag
How are you? – Hvordan har du det?
Thank you – Tak
Cruise ship – Krydstogtskib
Port – Havn
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Cruise Port Guide Copenhagen – Denmark: docked
Cruise ships can dock at Langelinie (normal dock), Ocean Kay (turn around port) or Nordre Todlbod Quay (small ships). Copenhagen has a lot of docking possibilities for cruise ships. Most cruise ships dock at the Langelinie if it concerns a regular port day. If this is the end or start of your cruise you are usually bound to dock at the Ocean Kai. Check with your ship what their plan is. If you want you can already check this information your self at home via the following link: https://www.cmport.com/terminals/ships-in-port/. Search for your ship and date. This should tell you where your ship is planned to dock. Please know Ocean Quay is quay numbers 330, 331, 332, 333 and 334. Freeport is quay number 252, 254 (266). Langelinie is quay number 190, 192 and 197. Ndr. Toldbod is quay number 177. Now that you know this you can start planning your day. Find more detailed information about the ports underneath.
Langelinie cruise dock
Consider yourself lucky of you dock at the Langelinie dock in Copenhagen. Langelinie is located just at the northern end of the city center and if you are a big walker than you could possibly even navigate the large city of Copenhagen bij foot. You are also about a 15 minute walk from the famous little mermaid statue. At and near the dock you will find plenty of facilities like tourist information, transportation and a hop on hop off bus.
Copenhagen Ocean Kaj
The Oceankaj in Copenhagen hosts several cruise terminals designed to facilitate ships in all their needs and demands for (dis)embarkation day. Meaning operates to get people in and out fast. There is no public transport at the cruise port. You are likely to carry your luggage with you when your ship is docked at the Ocean Kai. Therefore we recommend you to use a taxi to and from the ship. From the city center to the cruise terminal will cost you about 250 kr. You can pay the driver by credit of debit card.
Hop on hop off buses might make a stop at the Ocean Kaj.
Closest metro station to Ocean Kai.
Orient kai would be the closest metro station to the Ocean kai. Please know that from there, it is still a half an hour walk to get to the cruise terminal. Doing that with luggage in hand might not be the best start of your cruise. Safe yourself the trouble and book a taxi. A taxi from the city centre to the Ocean Kai will cost you approximately 250 DKK (Danish kroner).
Public Transportation in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a ver fast and efficient network of trains, metros and busses. The best way to plan your trip is via the website public transport.dk. Where to buy tickets for public transport? -Via de DOT Tickets app. -Via de ticket machines at train and metro stations. -Singles tickets can also be purchased on the bus with DKK cash. Because you can already download the ‘DOT tickets app’ at home and easily buy your tickets on the app we highly recommend you to use this form. Simply because it is the most convenient one compared to buying it with the local currency and having to figure out how the Danish ticket machines work.
Kids in public transportation in Copenhagen
Up to two kids travel for free with an adult in Copenhagen’s public transport.
Official taxis in Copenhagen
The 300 official taxis in Copenhagen have a meter. The estimated fares are as follows:
– Freeport / Ocean quay – City Centre = 280 DKK / 40 EURO / 40 USD
– Freeport / Ocean quay – Airport = 500 DKK / 70 EUR / 70 USD
– Langelinie – City Centre = 180 DKK
You can expect some taxis to be at the main taxi stands. However catching one on the streets might be a bit of a challenge. Official taxis accept credit- and debitcards.
Hop on hop off bus at the cruise dock
The hop on hop off bus is available on the pier in Copenhagen. Choose wisely before buying your ticket. They have different companies, different routes and you can opt for a canal tour as well. When purchasing your ticket you can pay in DKK, EUR and with credit card.
Copenhagen Card
Buy a Copenhagen card and get entry for 75 attractions and free transport. Choose between 24/48/72/120 hours optons. This card cannot be bought in port. Buy this card at S-Train stations, Airport, Central Station of Tourist Office, opposite of Tivoli.
Luggage storage for cruise passengers
There is a luggage storage at the central station of Copenhagen where you can leave your luggage for a rather big fee. You can also choose a luggage handlers that will take your luggage directly from the cruise terminal to the airport or visa versa.
Day trips from Copenhagen:
There are countless venture to explore outside of Copenhagen if your ship is time for a large amount of time. These are one of the options for day trips from the cruise terminal Copenhagen:
Kronborg Castle
The Oresund Aquarium
Ordrupgaard
Willumsens museum
Lejre Land of Legends
Roskilde Cathedral
ROMU
The viking ship museum
Green Mobility
The Open Air Museum
Louisiana Museum of Modern art
