Who goes there About 750,000 cruise passengers visit Copenhagen annually. The Danish capital is one of the key ports on Baltic cruises and some ships dock overnight. Among the wide range of cruise lines to visit are Azamara, Explora Journeys, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Silversea and Viking.
Expedition ships, such as those from Lindblad and Ponant, also make port calls. The cruise ship Viking Star docked at port in Copenhagen. Credit: Getty Images Sail on in The Kattegat, the sea that connects the North and Baltic seas, narrows as you sail towards Copenhagen.
Denmark is on one side, Sweden on the other and castles serve as a reminder of a confrontational past. As you approach the city, your ship dodges wind farms and an island fortress. It isn’t the most scenic approach, but silvery Scandinavian seas add ethereal beauty if the sun is shining.
Berth rites Copenhagen has three cruise terminals. Nordre Toldbod is closest to the city centre (two kilometres) and takes small luxury ships. Langelinie (three kilometres) is for mid-sized ships and has a few quayside facilities but no terminal.
The fit can walk from either into town via an old fortress, the Little Mermaid and waterfront promenades. Oceankaj (Ocean Quay) is for the biggest ships, and at seven kilometres from the city centre, requires a shuttle transfer or public transport. Going ashore The garden around Copenhagen’s Rosenborg Castle, featuring a statue of Queen Caroline Amalie.
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