Copenhagen Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Pudelek (CC BY-SA 4.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; A Guggi, Peter Norman Levesque, Stavros Karamaounas, Wim en Desirée Driedijk, jose huertas saavedra · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Denmark
- Region:
- Baltic
- Coordinates:
- 55.6761° N, 12.5689° E
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen is Denmark's capital and largest city, with an urban population of 1.4 million. The city spreads across the islands of Zealand and Amager, and sits opposite Malmö, Sweden, separated by the Øresund strait, which is spanned by the Øresund Bridge connecting both cities by rail and road.
The port offers excellent access to Copenhagen's cultural highlights. Tivoli Gardens, an amusement centre, lies just 0.3 km away, whilst the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum and National Museum of Denmark are both 0.4 km from the terminal. Nearby you'll also find Christiansborg Palace and The Round Tower, each 0.7 km away, plus Rosenborg Castle at 1.2 km.
Nearby attractions
Beyond the immediate port area, Amalienborg Palace (1.8 km) and The Little Mermaid sculpture (2.7 km) are popular stops. All these sites have strong visitor ratings, with Rosenborg Castle and Christiansborg Palace both rated 4.6 out of 5.
Exploring the region
Copenhagen is part of the Baltic cruise network, with nearby ports including Gdańsk, Helsinki, Kiel and Klaipėda. The best months to visit are May, June, July, August and September.
Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1.4 million. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.
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Things to do in Copenhagen on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Dinho Vilas Boas · via Google Maps Amusement Centre
Tivoli Gardens
4.5 (94,504) 0.3 km from port
19th-century amusement park with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program.
Near: Glass Hall (31 m) · Wagamama (155 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Tuesday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Wednesday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Friday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- 5 · “Allow half a day at least here. Its a beautiful place. If you have young children even better. It doesn't…” — Jody Wells
- 5 · “Tivoli Gardens was one of the highlights of our trip to Copenhagen. The park is absolutely beautiful, with stunning gardens…” — Salman Karim
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Photo: Vladimír Černý · via Google Maps Sculpture
The Little Mermaid
4.1 (40,292) 2.7 km from port
Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale.
Near: Havfruekiosken (53 m) · The Swimmer by Johan Lauentius Helenus Börjeson (91 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- 5 · “I have been in Copenhagen a few times. This is the first time I got a chance to visit the…” — wei gao
- 5 · “The little marmaid is a must-see landmark in Copenhagen and one of Denmark’s most famous attractions. Beautifully situated by the…” — Amir Ardalan Davoodi
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Photo: Raoul C · via Google Maps Castle
Amalienborg Palace
4.5 (33,118) 1.8 km from port
18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards.
Near: The equestrian statue (14 m) · Amalienborg Museum (55 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- 5 · “Didn’t visit the museum inside, but it was cool to see the changing of the guards. It got very crowded…” — Madeline Klein
- 4 · “Amalienborg offers some great insight into the lives or the more recent and contemporary Kings and Queens of the Danish…” — Lewis Wong
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Photo: Pranav Pammi · via Google Maps Observatory
The Round Tower
4.5 (28,834) 0.7 km from port
17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.
Near: Arnold Busck (31 m) · København Vaisenhus Apotek (34 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Rundetaarn, or the Round Tower, was one of our favorite attractions in Copenhagen and is absolutely worth visiting. Located right…” — Max
- 5 · “It was a nice view at the top and the small exhibition was well presented. It's an unusual experience to…” — Chris (nidriks)
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Castle
Rosenborg Castle
4.6 (27,663) 1.2 km from port
Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours.
Near: Museum of Natural History (124 m) · Botanical Garden (246 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “A nice castle in Copenhagen! Tickets are on a timed system, so make sure to buy ahead or be okay…” — Madeline Klein
- 5 · “Rosenborg Castle was one of the most fascinating places I visited in Copenhagen. The royal collections are exceptionally well displayed…” — HiDe86
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Castle
Christiansborg Palace
4.6 (22,751) 0.7 km from port
Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains.
Near: The Christiansborg's Tower (13 m) · The Danish Parliament (75 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “A gorgeous palace and really interesting to see how it’s still used for royal functions! The rooms are beautiful and…” — Madeline Klein
- 5 · “Found the Palace to be spacious and colorful. Wonderful art and tapestry. Plenty of light. Good air circulation and probably…” — CMADzax
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Art museum
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
4.6 (15,240) 0.4 km from port
Fine art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works.
Near: Rio Bravo (136 m) · Museum of Copenhagen (152 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was without a doubt one of my favorite museum experiences in Copenhagen. The moment you step into…” — Murat Kurnaz
- 5 · “In my opinion one of the most amazing museums I’ve been so far. Amazing sculptures and great exhibitions. Especially the…” — tlodv
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History Museum
National Museum of Denmark
4.5 (14,398) 0.4 km from port
18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture.
Near: Museum of Copenhagen (136 m) · Marmorbroen (144 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “The National Museum of Denmark turned out to be an absolute treasure trove for understanding the rich history and culture…” — Murat Kurnaz
- 5 · “An interesting place to visit and learn about 14,000 years of Danish history. From prehistory, the Bronze and Stone Ages…” — Mici Vu
Map of Copenhagen and nearby attractions
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