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.
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), Freeport (turn around port) or Nordre Todlbod Quay (small ships). Copenhagen has a lot of docking possibilities for cruise ships. The new cruise terminal Ocean Quay is expected to be in use soon and it will facilitate most ships in the future. For now most cruise ships dock at the Langelinie, but 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: http://www1.cmport.com/ships-in-port/calls/copenhagen. 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.
Public Transportation in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s public transport is very extensive. You can use the S-Trains, Metra and busses to get around.
All cruise quays except Nordre Todlbod Quay is served by bus 26. See map for its pick up locations. Buy your ticket on the bus for 24 DKK per person. More information about public transport can be found through the following link: http://www.moviatrafik.dk/dinrejse/Tourist/English-tourist/Pages/English-tourist.aspx
Official taxis in Copenhagen
The 300 official taxis in Copenhagen have a meter. The estimated fares are as follows:
– Freeport / Ocean quay – City Centre = 220 DKK
– Freeport / Ocean quay – Airport = 350 DKK
– Langelinie – City Centre = 180 DKK
Normal cab start tariff: DKK 36 and 12 per km driven. You can hail taxis on the street. All taxis accept US dollars and Euro as payment. You can also pay with all major credit card (card fee: 3.25%)
Hop on hop off bus Copenhagen
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
There is a luggage storage at the central station of Copenhagen where you can leave your luggage for a small fee.
