COPENHAGEN CRUISE TERMINAL

There are three cruise ports in Copenhagen so it is important to know which terminal your cruise ship will be using or you might be heading to the wrong one. In general, if you are joining a cruise it is likely to be from Oceankaj, Nordre Tolbod and Langelinje are more used for visiting ships.

If you are using a GPS or map program (we use Here WeGo), input one of the following addresses to find your terminal:

Ocean Quay: Oceankaj Terminal 1/2/3, Nordhavnen, 2150 København

Nordre Tolbod: Nordre Toldbod, 1259 København

Langelinje: Langeliniekaj 2, 2100 København

Also scheduled for completion in 2020 is Terminal 4 at Oceankaj which will allow for larger ships to depart from Copenhagen. 

PASSENGER & LUGGAGE DROP OFF

EMBARKATION: Passengers may drop off their luggage, and companions if they wish, at their designated terminal prior to parking.

DISEMBARKATION: When returning you can either retrieve your vehicle and return to the terminal to pick up your companions and luggage in the loading area, or take your luggage and companions to your parking lot to retrieve your vehicle.

The area next to the cruise terminal is for loading and unloading only so you should be prepared to unload/load quickly to allow others to do the same.

TAXIS: As to be expected there is a high demand for taxis during peak disembarkation hours and they may not be readily available. Please account for this wait time in your plans for departure day, especially when booking a flight home.

PORTS OF CALL FOR SHIPS DEPARTING COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen’s ports are home to more than a dozen cruise lines and even more cruise ships so you’re sure to find something sailing from this port that you’d enjoy. For 2019 Azamara, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Silversea, Viking, and Windstar cruise lines will offer several ships with itineraries scheduled to include:

Aalborg, Denmark  |  Akureyri, Iceland  |  Alesund, Norway  |  Amsterdam, The Netherlands  |  Arkhangelsk, Russia  |  Belfast, UK  |  Bergen, Norway  |  Bornholm, Denmark  |  Boston, MA  |  Dublin, Ireland  |  Eidfjord, Norway  |  Farsund, Norway  |  Flaam, Norway  |  Gdansk, Poland  |  Gdynia, Poland  |  Geiranger, Norway  |  Gibraltar  |  Gothenburg, Sweden  |  Grundarfjordur, Iceland  |  Hammerfest, Norway  |  Haugesund, Norway  |  Heimaey, Iceland  |  Hellesylt, Norway  |  Helsinki, Finland  |  Honningsvag (NorthCape), Norway  |  Husavik, Iceland  |  Ilulissat, Greenland  |  Invergordon, UK  |  Isafjord, Iceland  |  Kiel, Germany  |  Kirkwall, UK  |  Klaipeda, Lithuania  |  Kristiansund, Norway  |  La Coruna, Spain  |  Leith, UK  |  Lerwick, Shetland Islands, UK  |  Lisbon, Portugal  |  Lysekil, Sweden  |  Molde, Norway  |  Murmansk, Russia  |  Newcastle, UK  |  Nuuk, Greenland  |  Nynashamn, Sweden  |  Olden, Norway  |  Oslo, Norway  |  Paamiut, Greenland  |  Plymouth, UK  |  Qaqortoq, Greenland  |  Reykjavik, Iceland  |  Riga, Latvia  |  Ronne, Denmark  |  Rotterdam, The Netherlands  |  Seydisfjordur, Iceland  |  Skagen, Denmark  |  Solovetsky, Russia  |  Southampton, UK  |  St. Petersburg, Russia  |  Stavanger, Norway  |  Stockholm, Sweden  |  Storstappen Island, Norway  |  Svolvaer, Norway  |  Tallinn, Estonia  |  Torshavn, Faroe Islands  |  Tromso, Norway  |  Trondheim, Norway  |  Vigo, Spain  |  Vik, Norway  |  Visby, Sweden  |  Warnemunde, Germany

*Please Note: These scheduled ports of call are not guaranteed as the cruise line may make changes to their itineraries due to weather or other reasons. 

MONEY MATTERS

CURRENCY

The currency of Denmark is the Krone (DKK) which is divided into 100 øre. It is printed on notes in the following denominations: kr50, kr100, kr200, kr500, and kr1000 and coins with values of: 50 øre, kr1, kr2, kr5, kr10, and kr20. The 50 øre coin is worth half a kroner and is the only Danish coin with a face value of less than one kroner.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS

Credit and Debit cards are widely accepted in Copenhagen, but cards which do not use Chip & Pin may not be accepted in self-service machines and may cause delays in shops and restaurants. Contactless cards are more and more widely accepted for purchases up to 350 DKK.

TIPPING

Although tipping is the norm in North America and common in much of Europe, in Denmark tipping is not expected. In general, service will be included in restaurants, bars and taxis, you should therefore only tip if you receive extraordinarily good service.

If you do decide to offer a tip, you will probably need to leave cash as credit card machines are less likely to have the option to add a tip than you may be used to.

BANKS & ATMS

Finding an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) will not be too difficult in Copenhagen, however none are right by the terminals. We’ve pinned several ATMs that are nearest to the terminals to the map below.

Generally, in Denmark, you will find ATMs at banks as well as some standalone machines either outside or inside other stores.

GETTING AROUND COPENHAGEN

Public transport in Copenhagen is efficient and affordable, you just need to know how many zones you will transit through in order to price up your ticket. The whole of the central area of the city, including the ports, is in zone 1 and the airport is in zone 4. Therefore to get from the airport to the city, you travel through 3 zones (4, 3 and 1), so you need a three-zone ticket. You have to buy at least 2 zones for any ticket, so any travel around the city would require a 2 zone ticket.

A single ticket for 1 or 2 zones is 24 DKK, a three-zone ticket is 36 DKK. You can purchase tickets at ticket vending machines, 7-Eleven kiosks, stations using cash or card. You can buy single tickets from the bus driver, but you must have the correct small change. You can also use the ‘DOT Tickets’ app on your phone:

If you plan to use the public transport network more than occasionally each day, you can purchase City Pass Small for unlimited travel within the City including out to the airport for between 1 and 5 days which can save you money. Prices 80 DKK for one day, 150 DKK for two days and an additional 50 DKK for each day after that.

Public transportation options include:

• Metro – Provides access across the city on three lines including the airport. Click here for the routes, hours, and pricing or here for the MDT Tracker app.
• Train – The train is a quick efficient way to get from the airport into the central station, but can also be a good option for getting across the city.
• Bus – With routes across the city, the bus service is an excellent way to get around and end up close to your destination.
• Harbour bus – Can be a nice option if you need to travel along the river, may not be as quick as other options, but a great way to see the city from the water.

Other options in the city include:

• Bike – Copenhagen is great for cyclists and you can rent bikes from many places in the city. You may even find your hotel has them available to borrow. For more information, check out this guide.
• e-scooter – These scooters can be found all over town and can be rented through an app to get you around the city in double-quick time.

Note: Uber and Lyft do not operate in Copenhagen due to local regulations.

With all these options you will be able to really take in Copenhagen if you visit for a pre or post-cruise stay!

COPENHAGEN WEATHER

In general, you’ll find the summers are comfortable, though partly cloudy while the winters are long, cold and windy. The best times to visit Copenhagen for warm-weather outdoor activities is from late June to late August.

The hottest part of the year is from late June to the end of August with average daily high temperatures above 18°C (64°F). The cooler part of the year is from the beginning of November to the end of March with average daily high temperatures below 6°C (43°C).

COPENHAGEN VISITOR’S CENTER

The Copenhagen Visitor Service is a great place for even more, in-depth, information about many sights and sounds in the Copenhagen area.

LOCATION: Vesterbrogade 4B, 1620 København

PHONE: +45 70 22 24 42

HOURS OF OPERATION: Open Monday – Saturday from 0900 – 1600 and Sunday from 0900 – 1400

There are several other regional visitors centres in the area. For those addresses click here.

DINING

Copenhagen is home to plenty of food options ranging from little corner coffee shops to Michelin-starred restaurants, from quick bites to full-service dining. There is cuisine from all over the world to tempt your taste buds.

A few Copenhagen restaurants you might want to try include:

Barock Restaurant: Located at one end of the colourful Nyhavn district, this restaurant offers good value dishes in a cosy, hygge, atmosphere.

Restaurant Kronborg: Focussed on traditional Danish open sandwiches or smørrebrød, Kronborg offers its customers a place all about homemade food and cosiness.

Kokkeriet: This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with a menu of Danish food for all seasons.

SHOPPING

From name-brand department stores to unique boutiques, you’ll find plenty of places to do some shopping for those last-minute cruise items or souvenirs of your trip. Popular shopping destinations in Copenhagen include:

Strøget – One of the longest pedestrian streets in Europe stretching between the squares of Kongen Nytorv and Rådhuspladsen. Strøget offers a huge variety of shops including ILLUM one of the most prestigious department stores in Denmark.

Magasin du Nord – The beautiful building in Renaissance style is over 200 years old and inside you will find over 2,000 brands of clothes, beauty essentials and more.

Fisketorvet – With nearly 100 stores, you’ll be sure to find what you need at this large shopping mall. If you arrive by bike, be sure to check out the Cycle Snake bridge.

MAP

The map below shows the points of interest mentioned above in relation to the cruise terminals.