Destination Copenhagen
Europe’s leading cruise destination
Copenhagen is a historic city - with roots that go back to pre-Viking days - and it’s a
gloriously royal city, too. Yet Copenhagen is also a distinctly modern city, known for
its creative, innovative design and architecture and, even more recently for its world-
class cuisine. In fact, it boasts the most Michelin-star restaurants of any city in Scan-
dinavia. The cultural scene offers everything from the world-renowned Royal Danish
Ballet to sizzling jazz clubs and countless museums and galleries.
Amalienborg Castle: The residence of the Danish royal family is within 20 minutes’
walk from Langelinie Pier.
Copenhagen Cruise Lounge: All cruise passengers are invited to visit our Cruise Lounge
at the Magasin department store in the city center.
Copenhagen Amber Museum: Amber, jewelry, and other objects.
www.houseofamber.com
DFDS Canal Tours: Guided harbor and canal tours. www.canaltours.com
Ledreborg Slot: Romantic 18th-century palace family-owned for more than 250 years
(located in Lejre, about 30 minutes’ drive from the city). www.ledreborgslot.dk
National Museum: Denmark’s largest cultural-historical museum (free entrance,
closed Mondays). www.natmus.dk

Rosenborg Castle: A fascinating museum of cultural history, which houses the Crown
Jewels.
The Little Mermaid: The world-famous bronze statue inspired by a fairytale by Hans Recommended
Christian Andersen has become Denmark’s national symbol.

Tivoli Gardens: Everything a tourist may desire from a fairytale garden: 32 restau-
Hotels
rants, 26 amusements, 400,000 flowers, 110,000 lamps, 150 concerts, international Greater Copenhagen has more
artists, fireworks etc. www.tivoligardens.com than 49,000 beds ranging from
bed and breakfasts to five-star
For easy access to all of the above sights and much more, consider buying a Copenha- luxury hotels. Below are a
gen Card: www.cphcard.com select few:
Arp-Hansen Hotels:
When positioning Copenhagen, use these key selling points: www.arp-hansen.com
• Awarded Europe’s leading cruise destination every year since 2004 Copenhagen Marriott:
• World’s oldest monarchy www.marriott.com
• Cosmopolitan and contemporary Hilton Copenhagen:
• Easy to get around www.hilton.com
• Great base for day trips Radisson SAS Hotels:
• Safe and friendly www.radissonsas.com
• World’s longest (pedestrian) shopping street Scandic Hotels:
• Premium accommodation and fine foods www.scandic-hotels.com
Skovshoved Hotel:
www.skovshovedhotel.com
Getting There
Copenhagen Airport is the principal air traffic hub of Northern Europe, and is served by more than
60 international airlines flying non-stop to and from 130 cities around the world. Flying time be-
tween New York and Copenhagen is seven hours and 40 minutes. SAS flies non-stop to Copenhagen
from the following gateways: Newark, Washington D.C., Chicago and Seattle.
From the Airport to the City Center
Clients can take the 12-minute airport train and the 14-minute metro, both located in Terminal 3,
to the city center. Taxis are also available outside the arrivals areas at Terminals 2 and 3. Let clients
know that taxi fares include VAT and tips, and they can pay by cash or credit card.
Arriving by Sea
Ships usually dock at either the Langelinie Pier or the Freeport Terminal. Langelinie is about a
30-minute walk from the city center (or a short taxi, bus or train ride). Freeport is about a 5 minute
drive from the city center. Taxis are available at both locations.
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