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Getting to and from the cruise terminals

Copenhagen has three cruise terminals: Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod and Ocean Quay. Here, you will find useful information on how to get to and from the three cruise terminals in order to reach Copenhagen Airport , Copenhagen Central Station and Copenhagen City Center .

Use the  j ourney planner  to get detailed information on your trip with public transport. Simply just fill out your start and end destination, and the online journey planner will figure out the fastest and easiest route for you.

Uncertain of which cruise terminal you will arrive at? You can easily find this information  here  - find your cruise ship by date or search by name.

Getting to and from Ocean Quay

Copenhagen airport.

• Bus 25 and metro : Take bus 25* from the bus stop Oceankaj located in terminal 1. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take the M4 line towards Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv to the M2 line towards Copenhagen Airport. The duration of the trip is approximately 40 minutes. You will need a valid 3-zone ticket, which costs 30 DKK.
• Bus 164 and metro : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 towards Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv to the M2 line towards Copenhagen Airport. The duration of the trip is approximately 40 minutes. You will need a valid 3-zone ticket, which costs 30 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 425 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 520 DKK during the evening, at weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 40 minutes. 

* When cruise ships call at Ocean Quay, the bus departs every 10 to 20 minutes from when the first cruise ships arrive until 1 hour before the last ship in port departs.

Copenhagen Central Station

• Bus 25 and metro:  Take bus 25* from the bus stop Oceankaj located in terminal 1. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 towards Kongens Nytorv directly to Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård). The duration of the trip is approximately 30 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Bus 164 and metro : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 towards Kongens Nytorv directly to Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård). The duration of the trip is approximately 30 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 212 DKK during the day and about 262 DKK during the evening, at weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the journey is about 30 minutes. 

Copenhagen City Centre

You can either choose to go to Copenhagen Central Station (directions can be found above), Kongens Nytorv or Nørreport when you go to Copenhagen City Centre. You can also visit Copenhagen's charming neighbourhoods. Find everything you need to know  here .  

Kongens Nytorv:

• Bus 25 and metro: You can reach Kongens Nytorv by taking bus 25* from the bus stop Oceankaj located in terminal 1. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 towards Kongens Nytorv. The duration of the trip is approximately 20 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket and the price is 24 DKK.
• Bus 164 and metro : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. and get off at Orientkaj metro station. Then take M4 towards Kongens Nytorv. The duration of the trip is approximately 20 minutes, and you will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi:  The trip will cost approximately 175 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 215 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 25 minutes. 
• Bus 25, metro and train:  Nørreport can be reached by taking bus 25* from the bus stop Oceankaj located in terminal 1. Get off at Orientkaj metro station, take M4 towards Kongens Nytorv and get off at Østerport Station. Then take the S-train in the direction of Hundige, Høje Taastrup, Frederikssund, Køge or Ballerup (lines A, B, C, E or H) and get off at Nørreport Station. The duration of the trip is approximately 25 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket, and the price is 24 DKK.
• Bus 164 and train : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. and get off at Hellerup Station. Here you take the S-train in the direction of Hundige, Høje Taastrup, Frederikssund, Køge or Ballerup (lines A, B, C, E or H) and get off at Nørreport Station. The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes. You will need a valid 3-zone ticket, and the price is 30 DKK.
• Taxi:  The trip will cost approximately 175 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 215 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 20 minutes. 

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Getting to and from nordre tolbod.

• Walk and metro:  Walk 14 minutes to Marmorkirken metro station and take the metro line M3 or M4 to Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv and take the metro line M2 to Copenhagen Airport. The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes. You will need a valid 3-zone ticket. The price is 30 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 232 DKK during the day (weekdays) and 286 DKK during the evening (weekdays), at weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the journey is 30 minutes. 
• Walk and metro:  Walk 14 minutes to Marmorkirken metro station and take the metro line M3 or M4 towards Kongens Nytorv directly to Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård). The duration of the trip is approximately 25 minutes, and you will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip costs approximately 116 DKK during the day (weekdays) and 143 DKK during the evening (weekdays), at weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the journey is 20 minutes.

You are close to the city centre at Nordre Toldbod, but if you do not want to walk, you can choose one of the following options:

• Walk and metro to Nørreport:  Walk 14 minutes to Marmorkirken metro station and take the metro line M3 or M4 towards Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv to the M1 or M2 metro line towards Nørreport Station. The duration of the journey is 25 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Hop On Hop Off:  You can also walk to Langelinie and take a Hop on Hop off bus that, among others, stops at Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Tivoli, etc. The price is 199 DKK. Read more about the Hop on Hop off bus  here .
• Taxi : You are already in the city centre, but if you do not want to walk, a taxi to, e.g., Nørreport will cost approximately 96 DKK during the day (weekdays) and 120 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the trip is approximately 10 minutes.

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Getting to and from langelinie.

• Bus 27 and train: Walk 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and take bus 27 towards Østerport Station. Get off and take a regional train (RE) towards CPH Lufthavn. The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes. You will need a valid 3-zone ticket. The price is 30 DKK.
• Walk and metro:  Walk 15 minutes to Østerport Station and take the metro line M3 or M4 to Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv and take the metro line M2 towards Copenhagen Airport. The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes, and you will need a valid 3-zone ticket. The price is 30 DKK.
• Taxi:  The trip will cost approximately 270 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 333 DKK during the evening (weekdays), at the weekend and on bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 30 minutes.
• Bus 27 and train:  Walk 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and take bus 27 to Østerport Station. Then take the S-train in the direction of Hundige, Høje Taastrup, Frederikssund, Køge or Ballerup (lines A, B, C, E or H) and get off at Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård). The duration of the trip is approximately 20 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Walk and metro:  Walk 15 minutes to Østerport Station. Then take the metro line M3 or M4 towards Kongens Nytorv and get off at Copenhagen Central Station (Københavns Hovedbanegård). The duration of the trip is approximately 20 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi:  The trip will cost approximately 135 DKK during the day (weekdays) and 167 DKK during the evening (weekdays), at weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 15 minutes.

When going to Copenhagen City Center, you can either choose to go to Copenhagen Central Station (directions can be found above), Kongens Nytorv or Nørreport. You can also visit Copenhagen's charming neighbourhoods. Find your guide  here .  

Kongens Nytorv

• Bus 27 and metro:  Kongens Nytorv can be reached by walking 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and taking bus 27 to Østerport Station. Then take the metro line M3 or M4 to Kongens Nytorv. The duration of the trip is approximately 15 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Hop on Hop Off : You can also choose to take a Hop on Hop off bus that stops at Langelinie. The Hop on Hop off bus stops at, among others, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Tivoli, etc. The price is 199 DKK and is valid for 72 hours. Read more about the Hop on Hop off bus  here . 
• Taxi:  The trip costs approximately 96 DKK during the day (weekdays) and 120 DKK during the evening (weekdays), at the weekends and on bank holidays. The duration of the journey is 10 minutes.
• Bus 27 and train:  Nørreport can be reached by walking 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and taking bus 27 to Østerport Station. Then take the S-train in the direction of Hundige, Høje Taastrup, Frederikssund, Køge or Ballerup (lines A, B, C, E or H) and get off at Nørreport Station. The duration of the trip is approximately 15 minutes. You will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.

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Car parks near the cruise terminals.

It is possible to use the public car park located approximately 50-100 metres from the ships. There is room for approximately 200 cars, and you have to pay. No advance reservation is possible. The price is:

• 07:00 – 17:00: DKK 22.00 per hour*
• 17:00 – 07:00: DKK 12.00 per hour*
• Maximum DKK 150.00 per 24 hours*

* Please note there could be an additional fee depending on the method of payment.   

Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod

Unfortunately, there is no long-term parking at Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod. If you are boarding your cruise ship here, the nearest indoor car park is in Dronningens Tværgade 4, 1302 Copenhagen. Price: DKK 500 per day.

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Transportation to and from the cruise terminals

This guide provides you with useful information about how to get around in Copenhagen. If you are a cruise guest, please click  here  to get more information about public transportation, what to see and do in the city, and much more. 

Copenhagen has three cruise terminals: Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod, and Ocean Quay. Please click  here  to find out which cruise terminal your guests will arrive at. 

Use this journey planner for an accessible overview and detailed information on your guests' trip with public transportation in Copenhagen. Just fill out the start, and end destination, and the online journey planner will figure out the fastest and easiest route for your guests. 

Getting to and from Ocean Quay

Copenhagen airport.

• Bus 25 and Metro : Take bus 25* from Ocean Quay (the bus will stop at each terminal) and get off at Orientkaj metro station. Take the M4 line towards Copenhagen Central Station (København H). Change at Kongens Nytorv to the M2 line towards Copenhagen Airport (Københavns Lufthavn). The duration of the trip is approximately 40 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 3-zone ticket, which costs 30 DKK.
• Bus 164 and Metro : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 towards Copenhagen Central Station (København H). Change at Kongens Nytorv to the M2 line towards Copenhagen Airport (Københavns Lufthavn). The duration of the trip is approximately 40 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 3-zone ticket, which costs 30 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 425 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 520 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 40 minutes. 

* When cruise ships call at Ocean Quay, the bus departs every 10 to 20 minutes from when the first cruise ships arrive until 1 hour before the last ship in port departs.

Copenhagen Central Station

• Bus 25 and Metro:  Take bus 25* from Ocean Quay (the bus will stop at each terminal), get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 directly to Copenhagen Central Station (København H). The duration of the trip is approximately 30 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Bus 164 and Metro : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. Get off at Orientkaj metro station and take M4 directly to Copenhagen Central Station (København H). The duration of the trip is approximately 30 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 212 DKK during the day (weekdays) and about 262 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and bank holidays duration of the journey is about 30 minutes.

Easy access to Copenhagen’s neighborhoods and city centre by metro

Once your guests have arrived at Orientkaj Station, they have easy access and endless opportunities to get around Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods and city center by metro.

Your guests can go directly to the city center with the metro line M4. Here, they can easily change to metro line M3, also known as “The City Circle Line” (Cityringen). The M3 connects Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods:  Vesterbro , Frederiksberg , Nørrebro , Østerbro and the city centre .

Copenhagen’s metros (M1, M2, M3 and M4) are reliable and in service 24/7. Please see the metro lines' timetable here and find a map of the metro lines and more information about the metro system here .

Orientkaj Station:

• Bus 25 : Take bus 25* from the stops at Oceankaj (the bus will stop at each terminal) and get off at Orientkaj metro station. The duration of the trip is approximately 15 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Bus 164 : Take bus 164 (runs all year round) towards Ballerup St. Get off at Orientkaj metro station. The duration of the trip is approximately 15 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.

* When cruise ships call at Ocean Quay, the bus departs every 10 to 20 minutes from when the first cruise ships arrive until 1 hour before the last ship in port departs.

How to purchase tickets for the public transportation

It is important that your guests have a valid ticket when using public transportation. They are responsible for having the correct ticket. Otherwise, they will receive an induvial fine if they meet ongoing ticket control.

Your guests can access the metros, trains, and buses (including water buses) with the same ticket. They need to find out how many zones they will pass on their journey. Your guests can plan their journey here and find out how many zones their journey requires.

The cruise terminal's address is Oceanvej 13, 2150 Nordhavn. 

Buy tickets:

• Tickets can be purchased from a ticket machine at Ocean Quay (right by the tourist information).
• Your guests can purchase single tickets or a City Pass by downloading the DOT Tickets app . The app is available for iPhone and Android. See the difference between ticket types here .

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Getting to and from Langelinie

• Bus 27 and train: Walk 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and take bus 27 to Østerport Station. Change to a regional train (RE) towards CPH Airport (CPH Lufthavn). The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 3-zone ticket. The price is 30 DKK.
• Walk and metro: Walk 15 minutes to Østerport Station and take the metro line M3 or M4 to Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv and take the metro line M2 towards Copenhagen Airport (Københavns Lufthavn). The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 3-zone ticket. The price is 30 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 270 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 333 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 30 minutes.  
• Bus 27 and train: Walk 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and take bus 27 to Østerport Station. Then take the S-train in the direction Køge, Høje Taastrup, Frederikssund or Ballerup (lines A, B, C, E or H) and get off at Copenhagen Central Station (København H). The duration of the trip is approximately 20 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Walk and metro: Walk 15 minutes to Østerport Station. Then take the metro line M3 or M4 towards Kongens Nytorv and get off at Copenhagen Central Station (København H). The duration of the trip is approximately 20 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi : The trip will cost approximately 135 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 167 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends, and bank holidays duration of the trip is about 15 minutes.  

Easy access to Copenhagen’s neighborhoods and city centre by bus, metro, and train

When your guests are at Langelinie, they are already close to the city centre and only a few minutes walk from the little mermaid. If your guests want to avoid walking, they can quickly get around by public transportation. Please take a look at the options below.

Take a Hop On Hop Off bus: Your guests can take a Hop on Hop off bus that stops at Langelinie. The Hop on Hop off bus stops at, among others, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Tivoli, etc. The price is 199 DKK and is valid for 72 hours. Read more about the Hop on Hop off bus  here .  

Take a metro or train from Østerport Station: Once your guests have reached Østerport Station, they have endless opportunities to get quickly around Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods and city centre by metro and train.

Your guests can go directly to the city centre with the metro line M3 or M4. The M3 is known as “The City Circle Line” (Cityringen) and connects Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods:  Vesterbro ,  Frederiksberg ,  Nørrebro ,  Østerbro , and  the city centre . The M4 can take your guests from Copenhagen Central Station to Orientkaj Station. Copenhagen’s metros (M1, M2, M3, and M4) are reliable and in service 24/7. See the metro lines' timetable  here  and find a map of the metro lines and more information about the metro system  here .

Or your guests can take a train directly to Copenhagen’s train stations; Nordhavn, Nørreport, Vesterport, Copenhagen Central Station (København H), and Dybbelsbro. They simply need to take an S-train with one of the following lines: A, B, C, E, or H.

How to get to Østerport Station:

• Bus 27:  Walk 5 minutes to the bus stop, Indiakaj, and take bus 27 to Østerport Station. The duration of the trip is approximately 10 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Walk:  Walk 15 minutes to Østerport Station and save money.

Your guests must have a valid ticket when using the public transportation. They are responsible for having the correct ticket. Otherwise, your guests will receive an induvial fine if they meet ongoing ticket control.

Your guests can access the metros, trains, and buses (including water buses) with the same ticket. They must find out how many zones they will pass on their journey. Your guests can plan their journey here and find out how many zones their journey requires.

The cruise terminal's address is Langeliniekaj 16, 2100 København. 

• Walk to Østerport Station, and your guests can purchase their tickets at the ticket machines. Credit cards, as well as cash, are accepted.
• They can purchase single tickets or a City Pass by downloading the DOT Tickets app . The app is available for iPhone and Android. See the difference between ticket types here .

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Getting to and from nordre toldbod.

• Walk and metro: Walk 14 minutes to Marmorkirken metro station and take the metro line M3 or M4 to Kongens Nytorv. Change at Kongens Nytorv and take the metro line M2 to Copenhagen Airport (Københavns Lufthavn). The duration of the trip is approximately 35 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 3-zone ticket. The price is 30 DKK.
• Taxi: The trip will cost approximately 232 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 286 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends and bank holidays. The duration of the trip is about 30 minutes.  
• Walk and metro: Walk 14 minutes to Marmorkirken metro station and take the metro line M3 or M4 towards Kongens Nytorv directly to Copenhagen Central Station (København H). The duration of the trip is approximately 25 minutes. Your guests will need a valid 2-zone ticket. The price is 24 DKK.
• Taxi: The trip will cost approximately 116 DKK during the day (weekdays) and around 143 DKK during the evening (weekdays), weekends, and bank holidays duration of the journey is about 20 minutes.  

Easy access to Copenhagen’s neighborhoods and city centre by bus and metro

Your guests are close to the city center at Nordre Toldbod, but if they do not want to walk, they have different options to explore the city centre and Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods.

Take a Hop On Hop Off Bus:

Walk to Langelinie and take a Hop on Hop off bus that, among others, stops at Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, Tivoli, etc. The price is 199 DKK. Read more about the Hop on Hop off bus  here .

Walk to the closest metro station (Marmorkirken)

Walk to Marmorkirken metro station, and your guests will have endless opportunities to get around Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods and the city centre by metro.

They can go directly to the city center with the metro line M3 or M4. The M3, also known as “The City Circle Line” (Cityringen), connects Copenhagen’s neighbourhoods: Vesterbro , Frederiksberg , Nørrebro , Østerbro , and the city centre . The M4 can take your guests from Copenhagen Central Station to Orientkaj Station.

Copenhagen’s metros (M1, M2, M3, and M4) are reliable and in service 24/7. See the metro lines' timetable here and find a map of the metro lines and more information about the metro system here .

Your guests must have a valid ticket when taking public transportation. They are responsible for having the correct ticket. Otherwise, your guests will receive an induvial fine if they meet ongoing ticket control.

Your guests can access the metros, trains, and buses (including water buses) with the same ticket. They must find out how many zones they will pass on their journey. Your guests can plan their journey here and determine how many zones their journey requires.

The cruise terminal's address is Nordre Toldbod 18-24, 1259 København. 

• Walk to Marmorkirken metro station, and they can purchase their tickets at the ticket machines. Credit cards, as well as cash, are accepted.
• Your guests can purchase single tickets or a City Pass by downloading the DOT Tickets app . The app is available for iPhone and Android. See the difference between ticket types here .

Use one of our partners for a taxi ride

Taxi 4x27 and Taxa 4x35 operate in Copenhagen and surrounding areas.

Visit their websites below for more information about booking a taxi ride, an estimated price for a journey and more. Please note that the website of Taxi 4x27 is only in Danish. 

Car parking facilities near the cruise terminals

Ocean Quay Your guests can use the public car park located by the cruise terminals. It is called “P-plads Oceanvej” and has 242 parking spaces. Please note it is not possible to reserve a parking space beforehand. Your guests must pay either by credit card at the payment station or by parking apps: EasyPark, Apcoa Flow, ParkOne and ParkMan.

Rates for parking:

• 07:00 – 17:00: DKK 22.00/hr.*
• 17:00 – 07:00: DKK 12.00/hr.*
• The daily rate is a maximum of DKK 150.00* per 24 hours.

* Please note that there might be an additional fee depending on the payment method.

The address is: Oceanvej 15, 2150 Nordhavn.

Find more information here .

Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod Unfortunately, there is only short-term parking near the cruise terminals. The nearest in-house car parking facility for your guests is located at Dronningens Tværgade 4, 1302 København or Dampfærgevej 33, 2100 København. Here the maximum price per day is DKK 500.00 and DKK 335.00.

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Pre and Post Cruise Hotel near Passenger Terminal in Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen or Kobenhavn, known as the City of Spires, is located on the East Coast of the Danish island of Zealand and is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. The lively capital of Denmark is one of Scandinavia’s most vibrant cities, rich in tradition and history.

There is a number of cheap, low priced hotels in Copenhagen Denmark. But if you are looking for a more luxurious or first class place to stay near the cruise port terminal there are also plenty to choose from.

Ships dock at either of four cruise terminals.

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Port of Copenhagen in Denmark – Where to Stay ?

The Port of Copenhagen provides four cruise terminals which are located around 5 to 10 minutes from the city centre. Kastrup airport is 20 minutes away by taxi or bus. The passenger piers are Langelinie Quay , Nordre Toldbod , the Freeport (Frihavnen) and Ocean Quay (Oceankaj) . Ocean Quay is the newest one.

Most cruise passengers choose to stay right in the heart of the city close to the Central Railway station and Tivoli Gardens. From your hotel in the city centre, you can walk to most all of the attractions, and you’ll have plenty of choices for dining. You can easily take either a taxi, or train to reach the port.

It’s also popular to stay in the Nyhavn waterfront district , a charming and very picturesque area with many outdoor cafes and restaurants. The picturesque 17th Century Nyhavn Harbour waterfront district is within walking distance of Amalienborg Castle and the Royal Danish Theatre. Stroget shopping street is approx. 10 minutes’ walk away.

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Largest City of Scandinavia

Historic waterfront hotel within easy reach of the cruise port terminal of Copenhagen Denmark.

Scandinavia’s largest hotel located outside Copenhagen city centre. Metro nearby.

Highly rated hotel located in vibrant Vesterbro district, within 5 minutes’ walk of Copenhagen Central Station and Tivoli Gardens.

The main embarkation and debarkation terminal for ships starting or ending a cruise in Copenhagen is the Freeport Terminal .

It’s a major departure point for cruises to the Baltic Capitals, such as Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Stockholm in Sweden and St. Petersburg Russia , and for cruises sailing to the natural beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Several cruise lines sail also from Copenhagen to the British Isles, Reykjavik Iceland and Greenland.

Ocean Quay (Oceankaj)

Newest cruise facility in the city of Copenhagen Denmark.

– How to get to Ocean Quay

The easiest way to get to/from the terminal is by taxi.

Bus routes 25 and 27 serve the Oceankaj cruise terminal area as well. Bus number 25 runs between Nørreport Station and Oceankajen with a stop at the Østerport Station, while bus number 27 only runs to Østerport Station. From Østerport there is easy access to the city center by bus or s-train (around 10 minutes).

Freeport (Frihavnen) Cruise Passenger Terminal – Pier

Freeport Terminal is where most ships embark and disembark passengers while docked in Copenhagen.

– How to get to Freeport Pier

Freeport can be reached by taxi, train and bus (number 26 from the central station stops at Oceankaj). The nearest railway station is Nordhavn S-Tog station, about 15 to 20 minutes walk away. Trains run every 5 minutes.

Bus No 26 stops in Sundkrogsgade, 50 meter outside the Port entrance. NB: No public bus service is available on Saturdays and Sundays to and from the Port Stop.

Ships dock at one of following piers ; Orientkaj (c252, c254), Levantkaj (c266), or Oceankaj (c330-c334). Major companies sailing from the harbour are MSC Cruises, Costa, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity, Oceania, and Holland America Line. Plenty of hotels can be found within easy reach of both terminals.

Langelinie Passenger Terminal – Pier

Langelinie cruise pier is mainly used by ships making a port of call in Copenhagen. The pier is located approximately 1,5 miles or 2,5 km from the city centre (10 minutes walk).

– How to get to Langelinie

You can easily reach the pier and city centre by taxi or local bus (#26). Osterport is the closest rail station.

Vessels dock at Langelinie Pier (c190-c199).

Nearest Airport

Kastrup Copenhagen Airport CPH

International flights arrive at Kastrup Airport CPH, which is located about 6 miles or 9 km from the city center. The airport is the hub for Scandinavia’s largest international carrier SAS — Scandinavian Airlines.

– From the airport to the city centre

You can catch a train from Kobenhavns Lufthavn, Kastrup Station to the city centre. You can also take the Metro which takes you also to the city center.

Another option is taking the SAS shuttle bus which runs to the central train station (Hovedbanegarden), or by taking a local bus to downtown Copenhagen. Staying near the airport can be convenient when you’re flight arrives late or departs early in the morning. Kastrup airport is a 10 to 12 minutes train or metro ride from central Copenhagen. A few establishments offer a free complimentary airport shuttle to/from the airport terminals. Free Wi-Fi is available at most properties.

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Malmö’s Sturup Airport (MMX) in Sweden is 40 minutes away by bus from central Malmö. From here you can take a train to Copenhagen Central Station (30 minutes).

The symbol of the city is the “little mermaid” sculpture, one of the most photographed statues in the world.

Copenhagen is the largest city of Scandinavia and is the center for banking, commerce and finance. The city houses also the Danish government. Both Carlsberg and Tuborg breweries, which are Denmarks leading beer export companies, are located in Copenhagen.

The old city centre is home to majestic architecture, historic art galleries, museums and buildings. It can easily be explored on foot. Visit the Rosenborg , home to the Danish crown jewels, and the Christianborg , the house of Denmark’s three supreme powers. Not to be missed in the Frederiksstaden district are two of the city’s most iconic symbols, Amalienborg Palace and Frederik’s Church .

In Nyhavn, stroll along the colourful canal-side with plenty of cafes and contemporary boutiques facing the waterfront. Nyhavn stretches from Kongens Nytorv to the harbour front just south of the Royal Playhouse.

A nice day out for families with children is the famous Tivoli Gardens , the second oldest amusement park in the world boasting several roller coasters and other attractions.

Copenhagen offers a wide range of reasonable priced hotels, and more luxurious 4 and 5 star properties. Staying in an apartment can be very convenient for larger families or groups. B&B’s offer you a cosy, comfortable stay. Breakfast is included.

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Getting to/from the Airport

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is accessible from Central Station on the regular rail network or the metro from Kongens Nytorv. You will need a three zone ticket for either service (36 DKK, Jul 2022). See the Copenhagen airport link here https://info.parkering.cph.dk/en/buses-trains-and-metro

To take public transit to Oceankaj, take the metro to Orientkaj Station and transfer to the free shuttle to the cruise terminal or bus 25 or 164.

Baggage storage is available at Central Station for those with late flights. http://en.hovedbanen.dk/dsb-information/dsb-luggage-service/ Airport baggage storage info - https://www.cph.dk/en/practical/luggage/

Any hotel in the city center is a good choice location-wise since the cruise terminal piers are relatively close by. Staying near train or metro stations will be convenient if you plan on using public transit. Search hotels in Copenhagen here

Must See Sights

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• Little Mermaid - located down the promenade from Langelinie Pier, this statue is the symbol of Copenhagen.
• Nynhavn - This old port area located at the eastern end of Stroget is now filled with restaurants on the sunny south-facing side. To save money and enjoy the area like a local, buy beers at a store and take a seat along the canal. You can also take a canal tour from here. There are two companies operating near identical tours so check the prices for both before buying your ticket. The first company you see will probably be the most expensive. Canal tours can also be boarded at Christiansborg Palace which is generally less busy.
• Tivoli Garden - This small amusement park with gardens, restaurants and rides was Walt Disney's inspiration for Disneyland. Entry 145 DKK. Opens at 11am. Beside Central Station with the main entrance on the north side of the park. http://www.tivoli.dk/
• Vor Frelsers Kirke (Our Saviour Church) - A unique church tower climbing experience since there are stairs on the outside of the main spire. Closed during heavy rain or wind. Tower entry fee 65 DKK. Metro Christianshavn http://www.vorfrelserskirke.dk/
• Christiania - this hippie squatters village on a former military site is an unusual tourist attraction if you don't mind the smell of hash and marijuana. Down the road from Our Saviour Church.
• Amalienborg Palace - this is one of several palaces around Copenhagen. The Marble Church is nearby. It's a short walk north along the waterfront from Nyhavn. Other palaces include Rosenborg (housing the crown jewels and with a large garden) and Christiansborg.
• Glyptoteket Art Museum - has a collection of many masterpieces. Adult admission 125 DKK (free Tuesdays, closed Mondays). Located beside the southeast corner of Tivoli Gardens. http://www.glyptoteket.dk/
• Danish National Museum (east of City Hall) and National Gallery (north of Rosenborg Castle) - Closed Mondays. These two museums used to be free but fees were introduced in 2016. http://natmus.dk/ http://www.smk.dk/en/
• Round Tower - A unique tower with a spiral ramp to the top. http://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/
• Take a free walking tour. You should tip your guide afterwards if it was a good experience. http://www.copenhagenfreewalkingtours.dk/

If you are planning to visit a lot of sights, consider buying a Copenhagen card which includes admission to many attractions and a public transport pass. The card can be purchased from 7-11 in Central Station or from the tourist office opposite the main entrance to Tivoli Garden. http://www.copenhagencard.com/

Shopping & Restaurants

Stroget is a long pedestrian street winding its way from City Hall (get a picture sitting on Hans Christian Anderson Statue) to Nyhavn. It also branches north to Norreport. Torvehallernekbh, an upscale covered market, opened in 2011 by Norreport Metro.

Visit the Carlsberg Brewery Museum for a tour and a beer (Enghave Station - walk through the large brewery complex).

Try a delicious pastry from LagKagehuset. Various locations, including inside Central Station, Stroget (a block east of city hall), CPH airport, and across from Christianhavn metro.

Sankt Peders Bageri is the city's oldest bakery. Their signature cinnamon rolls are only available on Wednesdays.

Smørrebrød is a popular open-faced sandwich (eaten with a knife and fork). Recommended restaurants linked from here http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/gastronomy/top-10-traditional-danish-lunch

There is an Aldi discount supermarket beside Nordhavn station if you are on your way to Freeport Terminal. There is an Irma supermarket by both Norreport and Østerport station and another one beside the main entrance to Tivoli Garden. There is a small Netto supermarket by Norreport. A block north of Central Station is Rema 1000 at Hammerichsgade 1.

Fisketorvet mall is south of the city center. Take the S-Tog to Dybbolsbro station.

Reffen, an outdoor street food market, opened in 2018 across the channel from the Little Mermaid. You can take harbour bus 991 (return on 992), or hop on hop off boats to get here.

General opening hours for shops and holidays here .

Cafés and restaurants including McDonalds may provide free wifi for customers. The port may also offer free wifi at the cruise terminals.

Post Office

There is a post office a block south of Central Station at Bernstorffsgade 36. The post office inside of Central Station has closed permanently. Stamps may be available from newsagents and from postcard sellers.

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Take a train across the Oresund Bridge to Malmo, Sweden. The 30km journey takes around 40 minutes with trains departing Central Station 3-4 times hourly.

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How to get there: From the airport taxis go direct to your ship. The airport is at only 11 km from the cruise port. Alternatively you can use the excellent public transportation .

Copenhagen has three cruise terminals :

1. Oceankaj - c331 Terminal 1, c332 Terminal 2, c333/c334 Terminal 3 & Terminal 4

Most (turnaround) cruise ships dock here. With 4 terminal buildings it is the busiest pier.

To get there from the Airport:walk 2 minutes to Metro Line M2. Go 8 stops to Kongens Nytorv and change to Metro Line M4 line to Orientkaj. Walk across the parking lot and board the Free Cruise bus to Oceankaj. Ticket machine has English choice. Pay by credit card.

First free port shuttle bus to metro station leaves the ship at 8am.

1 Oceankaj in Ydre Nordhavn and capable of handling more than 5,000 passengers per call. 7 km from city center.

2. Langelinie: c190 to c199 Most used by smaller visiting ships. 3 km from city center.

3. Nordre Toldbod. Smaller ships, luxury megayachts, and ferries normally dock here. Quay 177 2km from city center.

Take the Metro from Copenhagen Airport to Nørreport Station. Change to S-train A, B, C or E-line and take the train 1 stop to Østerport Station. From here there are 15 minutes walk to Langelinie or to Nordre Toldbod. From the pier of Langelinie (as shown on the map below), it is only a pleasant 30-minute walk to the city center. You can take a short walk from Langelinie Pier to see the Little Mermaid statue or Amalienborg Palace . Langelinie's promenade is lined with plenty of shops, casual cafes and more.

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Sightseeing:

Copenhagen is a charming city of 17th- and 18th-century buildings, beautiful parks and gardens, pretty promenades along canals, and ancient winding streets made for walking and biking. Add to that the longer days and warmer weather in the summer.

Highlights include: The Little Mermaid, a smaller statue than you think. Nyhavn, it's full of cafes, bars, and restaurants, Tivoli Garden , is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Christiansborg Palace , Amalienborg Palace .

The city's architecture soars from medieval to rococo, and style varies from eclecticism to the cool designs of Arne Jacobsen. The impact Danes have had on the world of contemporary interiors is second only to their expertise in fairy tales.

On forehand you may purchase online via the tourist office the Copenhagen Card which entitles you to free entry to 60 museums and attractions as well as free transport by train, bus and Metro (also to and from the airport), discounts on restaurants, car hire, and many attractions and includes a comprehensive guide.

Note: Some museums have free admission anyway and most don't charge entry fees on Wednesdays.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

One way to make sure that you do not miss any of Copenhagen's major sights and landmarks are to take one of the numerous organized tours of the city, either by bus, bike or boat. Caution: Most canal tours are on open-air vessels, and therefore are not recommended for inclement weather.`

In a hurry: Take the harbor water bus (901/902) from either The Royal Library also called the black diamond for its sun/water reflections to Nordre Tloldbod, close to the Little Mermaid or vice versa for the price of a regular bus ticket. Every 20 minutes: a 15-minute tour of all waterfront highlights!

The Hop on/off buses of CitySightseeing are always present at all cruise terminals and offer 3 tours in and around Copenhagen.

Rent a City Bike for free: just deposit a coin of 20 Kroner, take your bike, and drop it off after you are finished at any point and get your money back.

Public transportation is very good.

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Nearby Places:

Just to the north, along the Øresund coast, stretch a series of well-heeled suburbs: a visit to their attractions – the Danish Aquarium , Experimentarium and Bakken amusement park among them – can be followed up by lazing on the adjacent beaches.

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is situated 35 km north of Copenhagen on the North Zealand coast in a spacious, old park with a fine view across the sound of Sweden.

Malmo Sweden: Take a 35 minute train trip over the spectacular Oresund Brige .

Shopping and Food

In the old center the Strøget area is actually a collection of pedestrian streets, filled with shops, cafes and restaurants, that spread out from this central thoroughfare. These streets are between the large squares, east in Kogens Nytorv and west in Radhuspladsen (The City Hall Square). You won't find the name Stroget on the street signs or on city maps, but if you ask a Copenhagener where to find Stroget, you will probably get a clear answer.

Eating and drinking out is quite expensive, but the possibilities are endless: from red hot Thai curries to traditional 'frikadeller' (Danish meatballs), from sushi to the typical smørrebrød, which are served at lunch: these open sandwiches have all kinds of savory toppings, typically including boiled egg and dill, beetroot, mackerel, roast onions, cold meats and goose or pork dripping. There are also takeaway smørredbrød kiosks throughout the city center.

For shopping mall addicts, there is Fields. Fields has its own Metro Station: Take the Metro in the direction of Vestamager and get off at the station Ørestad, then you are right at the main entrance to Field's.

Denmark has the highest Tax (VAT) rate in Europe: 25% on everything!

Denmark is not part of the EURO-monetary system, but major shops will probably give prices both in Danish kroner and in EURO (€). Most major international credit cards are accepted in Denmark. But be aware that a surcharge of 2 to 4 percent is often added, which is legal outside the USA.

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Communication:

Danish, english is widely spoken.

Emergency number: 112

Opening Hours and Holidays:

Mon-Fri: 10 am-7 pm, Sat: 10 am-4 pm. On Sundays shops are normally closed but during the cruise season some department stores and malls are open.

Shops are allowed to open on the first Sunday of every month, as well as on all Sundays in December, preceding Christmas Eve. However, if the first Sunday in a month falls on a holiday or on Constitution Day, shops will stay closed. Please note that ordinary shops are closed on public holidays including Constitution Day, 5 June, and Christmas Eve, December 24. Kiosks, bakeries, station shops etc. are usually open on Saturdays after 5 p.m. and Sundays.

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Copenhagen is in the far east of Denmark, on the island of Zealand, the largest of Denmark’s islands. Most drivers will approach the city on the E20, which if coming from Malmo in Sweden will take across the amazing Øresund Bridge. Though called a bridge, it is only a bridge from Malmo to the artificial island of Peberholm, where it dives underground, and water, into a tunnel onwards to Copenhagen.

Driving times from nearby major cities are:

• Odense: 2 hours (175 km)
• Malmo, Sweden: 1.25 hours (55 km)
• Hamburg, Germany: 5 hours (350 km)
• Gothenburg, Sweden: 3.75 hours (280 km)

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If you want to park at the port, check out the options here. If you prefer to arrive the night before, check out these hotels which will let you park your car during your cruise if you stay the night.

Copenhagen Airport is located just 8 km (5 miles) from the centre of the city.

Copenhagen Airport (Code: CPH)

Public transport.

Copenhagen has excellent public transport, so getting from the airport into the city and out to Oceankaj cruise ports is not a huge issue, however public transport is lacking for Nordre Tolbod and Langelinie terminals, leaving much longer walks to get to them. The price of a single ticket from the airport to any of the ports is 36 DKK.

For all cruise terminals, we suggest getting the train from Copenhagen airport to  Østerport station initially.

Oceankaj – From  Østerport station it’s a five-minute walk to the bus stop. As you exit the station, head left, cross the street and head to the bus stop which is just down the street to your left. From bus stop Østerport St. you can take bus 25 or 27 to Oceankaj which is a short walk from the terminal. Be aware that the buses used are standard city buses which can get very crowded and queues at the bus stop quite long as the buses only run every twenty minutes.

Nordre Tolbod – From  Østerport station it’s then a twenty-minute walk as you exit the station, head left, cross the street and turn left, following the edge of the Kastellet fortress on your right to the port area.

Langelinie – From Østerport station it’s a ten-minute walk as you exit the station, head left, cross the street and continue on, following the edge of the Kastellet fortress on your left to the port area.

Given the walking distances from Østerport station to Nordre Tolbod and Langelinie, you may prefer to take a taxi from outside Østerport station to the port.

Taxi’s in Copenhagen are not cheap and getting to/from the port in one is significantly more expensive than using public transport. Prices will range from 400-475 DKK on weekdays to 525-575 DKK on weekends and holidays from the airport to any of the cruise ports. Journey times should be between 30 and 40 minutes.

If you want the luxury of a private transfer, and prefer to book ahead, the companies below can all accommodate you.

Offering sedans for 3 people and minivans for up to 7,  Holiday Taxis  could be the ideal way to get to the cruise terminal.

For larger parties of at least 6,  Booking A Bus  has plenty of options to suit larger groups needing a transfer.

Get Transfer  can provide transport for parties from 3 people to 50 people. They even appear to offer a helicopter transfer according to their website!

READ MORE: Looking for more information to plan your visit to Copenhagen? Check it out here!

Uber   and   Lyft  do not operate in Copenhagen due to local legislation.

We are not aware of any true shuttle services in Copenhagen.  What options we found are actually just booking people into taxis at higher prices than you could arrange for yourself.

Though it is easy to pick up a car at the airport, there are no car rental companies near any of the cruise ports. Therefore for this port, renting a car would only make sense if you intend to travel outside of Copenhagen before your cruise. If that is part of your plan then the following companies have offices both at the airport and in the city: Avis , Hertz , Sixt , Budget and Europcar

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Paying the cruise company to get from the airport to the ship is rarely good value, especially if more than one or two people need a transfer. You will invariably be better off using one of the alternatives above. For example,   Norwegian  prices as of Feb 2018 from CPH are $25 – one way.

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With the cruise port relatively close to the heart of the city and the airport reasonably close too, it’s worth looking at a hotel which is close to one and provides a shuttle service to the other. Check out our  Copenhagen hotels  section for more info.

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Can anyone recommend a taxi van service that will take 12 of us from the hotel to the cruise ship port. We are sailing on the royal princess July 28. We also need transport from port back to airport. How much should the ride cost?

Thanks for any information

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I think that the cheapest option is to just get 2-3 taxis (depending on size) but I will gladly give some websites to bus companies that has mini busses but that would be later on today.

Can anyone recommend a taxi van service that will take 12 of us from the hotel to the cruise ship port. We are sailing on the royal princess July 28. We also need transport from port back to airport. How much should the ride cost? Thanks for any information

When we travel on away trips with our football/soccer club then we pay around 4.000 DKK for a awaytrip with a 17 seater minibus here in the Copenhagen Area just to give you an idea of the price.

A big taxi should not be more than 200-250 with a taxi so with 2 big taxis each way the price should be no more than 1000 DKK.

I can still give you some suggestions but I think thsat the price will get you on other thoughts :D

Thanks for the information. I guess we can get 3 taxis from Marriott to port

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There will be plenty of taxis at the hotel entrance; no need to call or reserve one.

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Port Copenhagen cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Copenhagen, Denmark. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Copenhagen Malmo Port (abbrev CMP) is a major turnaround cruise port in Northern Europe and among the most popular departure/homeports for Baltic Sea itineraries. Among those are the roundtrips to Norwegian Fjords (along Norway's western coastline) and Scandinavia (visiting ports in Norway, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Estonia, Russia). Cruises leaving out of Copenhagen comprise ~45% of the ship calls. Copenhagen is also a significant port of call on Christmas holiday voyages  leaving from UK ports.

In April 2017, the Swedish Maritime Administration permitted Copenhagen Malmo Port to receive large-sized cruise vessels. The previous constraint on ships visiting Malmo was for vessels with LOA length 240 m (787 ft). 

In 2016-Q3 were carried out extensive simulations in Gothenburg Sweden in order to ascertain whether it's possible Port Malmo to handle larger-sized vessels. Simulations were conducted over several days with different types of vessels in different weather conditions and wind forces. A total of 18 berthings (dockings) were performed. The conclusion was that it is possible ships to maneuver in the cruise port at max speed 3 kn (5,6 kph / 3,5 mph) and side winds up to 36 kph (22 mph) without any pilot boat assistance. However, there is a wind speed restriction during maiden ship visits - 29 kph (18 mph). The newly allowed max LOA length for cruise ships in Port Malmo is 300 m (985 ft).

In early-October 2019, CMP and the Danish company DFDS Seaways signed a deal to construct a shoreside power facility at Indiakaj/Sondre Frihavn (free port). By this project (inaugurated on October 26, 2021), two DFDS-owned cruiseferries ( Crown Seaways and Pearl Seaways ) were able to receive dockside electricity (from the city's power grid) when berthed. Both ships were deployed on the Norway-Denmark route Oslo -Copenhagen. For the project were contracted Actemium SAS (Sweden, parent company VINCI Energies SA//design and building) and COWI AS (Denmark/technical advisor). Shore power for cruise ships in Copenhagen is available since 2024. The other Danish cruise port with shore power capabilities is Aarhus (since 2023).

In May 2024 started the construction of Port Copenhagen's second shore power facility planned for completion in 2025. By design, it can provide electricity to two cruise ships docking simultaneously at Oceankaj and Langelinie (via 2 out of 5 connection points) with max power supply capacity 16 MVA. For the Port's second/newest shore power facility were contracted Entreprenorfirmaet Nordkysten AS (construction company) and PowerCon AS (engineering and manufacturing company).

Cruise itineraries to and from Copenhagen Denmark

Follows a list of destinations visited by cruise ships leaving out of Copenhagen:

• Roundtrip Baltic cruise itineraries leaving from Copenhagen visit Norway (Norwegian Fjords), Scandinavia and Russia (overnight stay in St Petersburg ), Iceland (with Faroe Islands). Most round-trips from Copenhagen are to Norway (7-days in length) operated during summer.
• Transatlantic crossings on repositioning cruises from Copenhagen to USA and Canada-New England are one-way itineraries offered at the end of the season (late August and September). These are westbound ship relocation routes and often include stops in Iceland and Greenland, also in UK (England, Scotland, Ireland) and end in NYC New York .

Ship relocation voyages (Baltic to Mediterranean) leaving from Copenhagen are offered mostly by Costa and MSC ships, repositioning to their turnaround ports in Italy ( Savona , Genoa , Civitavecchia-Rome , Venice ).

Copenhagen cruise port

The Port's cruise shipping business generates around 4000 local jobs and contributes USD 192+ million to city's economy.

• (statistics) The Port's cruise traffic grew from 173 ship calls (2002) to 368 (2011). The visiting passengers increased from 175000 (2002) to 820000 (2011).
• (statistics 2012) the port set a record with 376 cruise ship calls (vessels by 38 companies) that brought 840,000+ passengers and ~240,000 crew. Of all visiting passengers, 27% were from Germany, 17% from North America (USA and Canada), 13% from UK, 10% from Italy and Spain.
• (statistics 2013) During 2013 season, Malmo Port handled 357 ship calls (71 different cruise liners by 38 companies), over 835000 passengers, 230000 crew.
• (statistics) during peak season, the port receives daily up to 7 cruise liners with over 25000 passengers and 8000 crew.
• (statistics 2016) In late-February 2016, Copenhagen Malmo Port announced a 9% increase (over 2015) in visiting cruise tourists (740,000 projected, based on berth bookings). Of all ship calls, 47% were roundtrips. Season 2016 had booked 304 ship calls (67 vessels from 35 companies). The single-day record was in June - 7 ships with 24,000 passengers and 7,000 crew. After finishing season 2016, Malmo Port reported total 311 ship calls with ~732,000 cruisers.
• In 2017, the port handled 325 cruise ship calls and 850,000+ passengers. For the summer here was homeported one of NCL' s largest vessels -  Norwegian Getaway . The ship replaced here the smaller  Norwegian Star and carries nearly 1000 more passengers (3957, max capacity 4819). The new deployment resulted in ~36,000 more cruise passenger movements for the port. Ship disembarkation is between 7-11 am, and the afternoon embarkation starts in 12-noon till 5 pm (departure). In that time period, the cruise port handles ~12,000 suitcases, 15 large trucks deliver provisions for the cruise vessel, 40 tour buses serve the passengers, together with around 800 taxis, plus public transportation (bus, train, metro). According to Copenhagen Malmo Port's CEO, the increased NCL cruise passenger number generated additional revenue of around EUR 7,3 million (USD 8,7 million).
• In 2017, the port reported a record year with handled 325 cruise ship calls (by 72 different vessels and 36 companies) and 849,000 passengers. Of all visits (16% increase over 2016), 153 were turnaround/roundtrips. Of all the 72 ships, 55 were large-sized.
• (statistics 2018) the port handled 346 ship calls and ~850,000 cruise passengers.

In 2019, the Port had scheduled 352 ship calls (including 165 turnarounds) with estimated 750,000+ cruisers and economic impact ~EUR 200 million. On May 20th were handled 6 liners with ~24,000 passengers (plus 8000 crew). Malmo Port's largest cruise vessel so far is MSC Meraviglia (capacity 4488 passengers plus 1536 crew). In 2019, the liner visited Copenhagen 22 times.

Following the COVID crisis, in 2022 the cruise port handled 326 ship calls (out of Denmark's 592 total).

In 2023, the Port had booked 290 cruise ship berthings (out of Denmark's 432 total) including 9 maiden/first-time visits. In 2023, CMP (Malmo+Copenhagen=Visby) handled 389 cruise ship calls and ~940,000 tourists.

Copenhagen cruise terminal

The largest Copenhagen passenger terminal is Freeport Cruise Terminal, located north of downtown, in an industrial harbour. It is used by most major cruise lines and offers cafes, food kiosks, restrooms, Wi-Fi Internet, waiting lounge. Travel time from the cruise port to downtown Copenhagen is 1 hour (walk) and 20 min (shuttle bus or taxi). Copenhagen International Airport is 30 min from the terminal (shuttle bus or taxi).

The second cruise ship terminal is Langelinie. The pier is located 3 kn (2 mi) from downtown, close to the Little Mermaid statue.

The Langelinie is not a typical cruise terminal. The wharf has information centre and stores (near old warehouses). The shops sell jewelry, Danish clogs, porcelain, clothes, amber. Most city highlights are close for a walk. Often, cruise lines offer shuttle bus service to downtown Copenhagen. Alternative way is bus line 26.

Copenhagen-Oceankaj (Free Port) cruise terminals

Port Copenhagen has 3 cruise ship terminals - Freeport Terminals (Malmo Port), Langelinie Terminal, and Nordre Toldbod Terminal.

• Free Port Cruise Terminal is in an industrial harbor area located north of downtown. It is used by major cruise line ships and has fast food kiosks, cafes, waiting lounge. Free Port Malmo terminal building is a converted warehouse (sized 2400 m2 / 25800 ft2) and was inaugurated on May 1, 2014.
• Langelinie Pier (quay berths C190-199, no terminal building) is 3 km / 2 mi away from downtown. The wharf is used by large ships visiting Copenhagen as call of port. The pier has an info centre. Several stores are located nearby and sell traditional Danish souvenirs, jewellery, clothes.
• At Nordre Toldbod quay's berth (C177) dock mainly smaller ships and luxury megayachts.

Cruise ships leaving out of Copenhagen (departure port) dock at the old Free Port Terminal (Orientkaj berths C252, C254, and the Levantkaj berth C266) and at the new Oceankaj (berths C331, C332, C333).

In 2015 was opened the new pier at Nordhavn - Oceankaj (Ocean Quay). The new quay (berth C330) has pier length 1100 m (3600 ft), width 70 m (230 ft) and can accommodate 3 large liners simultaneously.

There are 4 buildings - Terminal 1 (quay C331), Terminal 2 (quay C332), Terminal 3 (quay C333) and Terminal 4 (quay C334). Each building is sized 3300 m2 / 35500 ft2, including 1800 m2 / 19400 ft2 passenger handling area, 1500 m2 / 16150 ft2 luggage handling area, solar-paneled roofs (800 m2 / 8600 ft2 solar panels providing all the power needed for the terminals).

Oceankaj terminals also have dedicated waste-water handling facilities (capacity up to 300 m3 per hour per ship). The new pier has connection points at every 60 m / 200 ft. The Copenhagen port's Oceankaj cruise terminals project cost around USD 100 million. The southernmost part of the complex was built on existing land (the remainder required landfill).

(NEW) Oceankaj Cruise Terminal

A new cruise terminal (at Oceankaj) is currently under construction, with initially scheduled completion in April 2022. However, due to the Coronavirus crisis, the project was postponed.

The new terminal has daily passenger capacity 5000, quay length 370 m (1214 ft), water depth 12 m (39 ft). The 2-story terminal building is sized 10000 m2 (107640 ft2) and connects with the docked vessels via 2x gangways (mobile passenger bridges).

Cruise ship terminal directions and parking

• Taxis are available at the Oceankaj Pier. The easiest way to get to the pier is by taxi. For call port stops at Oceankaj, the shipping lines usually provide bus shuttles to downtown (stopping in front of St Peter's Church). The shuttle service is the preferable choice since public transportation options at Ocean Quay are limited.
• Bus line 26 has a bus stop in Sundkrogsgade - some 50 m / 70 ft outside the port's entrance. Bus 26 service (to/from the port) is not available on Saturdays and Sundays.
• The Free Port Terminals piers Levantkaj and Orientkaj are at 10-15 min walking distance from the Nordhavn S-Tog (commuter rail) train station. Trains leave from Nordhavn Station every 5 min (going to Central Station). Tickets must be bought at the train station.
• In 2015 was opened a new Bus 25 route (between Norreport and Oceankaj) that runs only when cruise ships are docked.
• Bus 27 route (Osterport Station to Oceankaj) service is between 6 am to 7 pm (Monday to Friday) and between 8 am to 6 pm (on weekends).

From Central Station, the Copenhagen Airport (CPH, international airport) is accessible via the regular rail network and the city metro (from Kongens Nytorv, a 3-zone ticket is needed). Take the metro to Norreport Station, then transfer to Bus 25 or (if not operational) take the S-Tog (commuter rail) one stop to Osterport. Cross the tracks via the pedestrian overpass to the Bus 27 stop or take the S-Tog to Nordhavn (from the station continue by taxi).

Copenhagen Malmo Port ("Kobenhavn" in Danish), along with its cruise terminals also has passenger ferry terminals, container terminal and drydock facilities for major marine vessel refurbishments and shiprepairs.

• port address - "Containervej 9, PO Box 900, Copenhagen, DK 2150 Nordhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark"
• UN-LOCODE (United Nations location code) - DKCPH.
• supported by excellent road, rail and air infrastructure
• deep water berths
• capacity to accommodate up to 10 liners at a time
• up to 3 large ships can berth alongside a quay (length 1100 m / 3600 ft)
• mobile luggage units, conveyor belts, forklifts, guests and luggage screening equipment
• freshwater supply (quay outlets, water barges)
• the season runs from late March through late October, plus off-season with calls in December (during the Christmas and New Year holidays).

Cruise ships usually arrive in Copenhagen in the early morning (5, 6:30, 7, 8, 8:30, 9 AM) and depart from Copenhagen in the late afternoon (4, 5, 5:30, 6 PM) or in the evening (8 or 10 pm with overnight stays in port).

Port Copenhagen is located at 20 min drive distance away from the city centre. The Copenhagen International Airport is at some 10 km / 6 mi (or 30 min drive distance) away from the cruise port.

• The Little Mermaid: one of the most famous attractions, 100-year old sculpture of the Little Mermaid
• Nyhavn: here used to be Hans Christian Andersen home, a perfect place to visit, especially in the evening.
• Stroget: the biggest shopping area right in the Copenhagen’s heart.
• Christiania: Copenhagen Freetown
• Tivoli Gardens: great place for children or for adults who enjoy playing, situated close to the City Hall
• Bakken: or Dyrehavsbakken, the oldest (426 years old) amusement park in the world
• Zoo: meet polar bears, North Atlantic seals and birds at the Copenhagen Zoo.
• The National Museum: explore Modern Danish History, the Renaissance, the Middle Ages, the Viking Age and the Stone Age exhibitions.
• The Round Tower: the oldest observatory in function in Europe, dating since 17th century
• The National Gallery of Denmark: or Statens Museum for Kunst in the biggest art museum in Denmark. Explore gorgeous art collections for the past 700 years.
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek: Carl Jacobsen, a famous brewer, founded it in 1888.
• Rosenborg Castle: built by Christian IV one of the famous cultural treasures in Denmark.
• Visit Carlsberg: situated in Valby, Copenhagen. This is the first first Carlsberg Brewery. Explore the steps for making the famous Carlsberg Beer.
• Botanical Garden: 10 hectares, situated at the city center made in 1874.
• Museums: the National History Museum of Denmark, the National History Museum of Denmark, Amalienborg Museum, ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, The Viking Ship Museum
• Tycho Brahe Planetarium: a family educational place with exhibitions and movies.
• National Aquarium Denmark: the biggest aquarium in North Europe

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