Copenhagen

Copenhagen, the Viking’s port

The capital’s port is Indre By, one of the most visited places in Denmark. In this area you will find colourful buildings, coffee shops, museums, attractions and small islands.

Copenhagen’s port is the largest in the country and one of the biggest in the Baltic Sea. The port is run by the Copenhagen Malmo Port Company. Many people wonder why Copenhagen in Denmark is a major port for shipping. The answer is easy, if you consider that at this port there are services for ferries, containers, dry bulk, Ro Ro (vehicle transportation vessels) and oil tanks. It’s also a major cruise port with three piers: Langelinie (where the Princess Cruise Line docks), Nordre Toldbod and Ocean Quay. Cruise boats travel from Copenhagen to Malmo and Visby, an idyllic island in Sweden. At the modern buildings of the terminals at the Copenhagen cruise port you will find shops, a waiting lounge, souvenirs, cafes and restaurants. Taxis can be found 24 hours a day. The bus 25 stops at the cruise terminals. Some cruise companies offer a shuttle bus service for passengers who want to travel from the cruise port of Copenhagen to the city centre and back.

How to get to and from the port of Copenhagen

Moving around Copenhagen is easy whether you decide to walk or use the means of transport.
• The bus 27 stops right outside the ferry terminal, at the Færgeterminal Søndre Frihavn stop. The bus takes you to the train and metro station. Bus tickets are sold on board.
• DFDS offers a shuttle bus for passengers who travel from Copenhagen to Oslo. The route is from the port to the bus and train station Nørreport Station. You can find tickets on the boat or online.
• The closest metro station is the Nørreport Station, which you easily access on foot from the port. The metro has 4 lines running 24 hours a day.
• One of the most sustainable ways to travel is by bike or electric scooter.
Tickets can be bought on automated machines and only on buses you can buy tickets from the driver. If you are visiting Copenhagen for many days, you can buy a Rejsekort, the electric travel card.

How to get from Copenhagen airport to the cruise and ferry ports

Copenhagen’s airport is 8 km from the port. There are many ways to move from the port to the airport. The easiest way is to get on the 27 bus until the Østerport and then take the train.

Taxis: Taxi transfer is expensive but reliable. The drivers are fully knowledgeable of the roads, the prices are fixed, and the taxi vehicles are always clean and tidy. If you don’t have Danish kroner with you, all taxis accept credit and debit cards while some may take payments in euros. The vast majority of drivers speak English.

I just arrived at the port of Copenhagen. Now what?

The facilities at the port of Copenhagen are: Paid parking which you can book before you travel through the DFDS website. Paid locker rooms, WC, free Wi-Fi, vending machine for snacks.

Outside the port you will find more facilities like ATM, currency exchange office, car, bike and scooter rentals and all kinds of retail stores.
The high season in Denmark is in July and August but the best time to visit is in spring or in autumn. Then you will see the city without the tourist crowds and the long queues at famous attractions. You will have the chance to experience hygge, a key feature of the Danish lifestyle. Hygge is a way to feel cosy and relaxed at home and in everyday life.

Denmark has one of the oldest monarchies and a long Vikings history. These two make a unique combination of attractions that you can visit in Copenhagen. Tour around the city on foot, with the convenient means of transport, by bike or by canal boat. Find out more details at the Visitors centre as well as at the Authorised Tourism Information Centres where you can take a map of Copenhagen and organize your visit. Some of the most remarkable attractions near the port are:

• Nyhavn is a canal with colourful houses and sailing boats and rumor has it it’s more beautiful than in photos. Nyhavn used to be the main port and is a must-do stop for food and coffee. You can also rent a boat and see the canal on board.
• The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) is the symbol of Copenhagen. It’s a statue made of bronze and granite at the Langelinje pier. It is usually a crowded place for people who want to take photos of the statue.
• Stroget is the most known commercial street in Copenhagen as well as one of the longest pedestrian roads in Europe.
• Tivoli Gardens is a huge amusement park that is mainly inspired by Far East. It opened in 1843 and it is also a show and concert venue.
• The Magasin du Nord is the biggest department store in Scandinavia.
• The Lego House is the best attraction for children. In this building you will find more than 25 million Lego blocks for endless creations.
• Enjoy a royal tour at the palaces Amalienborg, Christiansborg and Rosenborg.
• The Royal Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater) was built in 1874 and is the city’s largest.
• The round tower Rundetårn is 36 metres tall and has been an observatory since 1642.
• At the National Museum of Denmark (Nationalmuseet), you will see findings from many historical periods, like the Vikings era and the Renaissance, as well as the modern era.

The official currency of Denmark is the Danish Krone, however many shops, cafés and restaurants accept euro.

Tipping is not part of the Danish culture. It is not expected to leave a tip in restaurants and the cafés, since a service fee is already included in the total price. Most shops are open 5 days a week and they close in the afternoon. Some bakeries, souvenir shops and florists are usually open all week. You will also find supermarkets for coffee and snacks that are open 24/7. Restaurants stay open until 11 at the night and there are some open 24-hour fast foods.

In Copenhagen you are a breath from Sweden. The two countries are connected through a bridge, which you can cross by car, train or bus and reach the Swedish city of Malmo. Copenhagen to Malmo is 36 minutes by train and 45 minutes by car.

Copenhagen hotels near cruise port and ferry port

There are many accommodation options at the city centre. Budget hotels, boutique hotels, spa hotels, apartments in hotels, Airbnb, hostels, and business hotels. If you want to try something new, head to the suburbs of Copenhagen to find campsites and cabins located next to lakes and small peninsulas. If you are planning to visit the city in summer, book your accommodation early enough.

Denmark’s neighbour on the mainland is Germany. The closest big city is Hamburg, which is 330 km from Copenhagen. The journey Copenhagen to Hamburg by car or train is almost 5 hours.

How can I book tickets to and from Copenhagen?

The entire city has been named a UNESCO World Capital of Architecture. Just by walking on the city’s streets, you can tell that the Danes have taste, imagination, and a knack for architecture. Book ferry tickets to Copenhagen to discover its many faces. Click here at Let’s Ferry to see ferry routes and all the information you need to travel to the capital of Denmark.