Located just 5 miles south of Copenhagen city center, Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is the main international gateway for cruise passengers. The airport is well-connected to both the city center and cruise port via efficient public transportation. For Hotels we recommend staying in the city center near Nyhavn or Tivoli Gardens.
Copenhagen Airport has three terminals - Terminal 2 and 3 handle international flights, while Terminal 1 is for domestic routes. The terminals are connected and within walking distance. All transportation options are easily accessible from the arrival areas.
Copenhagen has three main cruise terminals:
Ocean Quay - Main terminal with 3 berths
Langelinie - Historic terminal
Nordre Toldbod - Small ships only
Primary cruise terminal with three berths
Can handle the largest cruise ships
Modern facilities with shops and amenities
Historic terminal close to Little Mermaid statue
Smaller cruise ships and luxury vessels
Specialized terminal for small luxury ships
Limited facilities but prime location
We can help you reserve the right hotel for your needs, from basic to deluxe. As an agency, we travel
frequently from these ports and have spent a lot of nights in hotels!
Our suggestions have all been vetted. Not that any individual stay in any property on the planet can't have
things go goofy, our recommendations are generally pretty solid in our experiences.
Tivoli Gardens is a magical amusement park and pleasure garden in the heart of Copenhagen. Founded in 1843, it's one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the world. The park features a mix of historic charm and modern attractions, including rides, gardens, restaurants, and concert venues. At night, thousands of colored lights create a fairy-tale atmosphere that has enchanted visitors for generations.
Rosenborg Castle is a Renaissance castle located in the heart of Copenhagen. Built in the early 17th century, it houses the Danish Crown Jewels and Royal Collections. The castle is surrounded by the King's Garden, Copenhagen's oldest royal garden. Inside, visitors can explore lavishly decorated rooms featuring fine art, tapestries, and royal artifacts that showcase 400 years of royal Danish culture.
Kronborg Castle, immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Helsingør, just north of Copenhagen. This magnificent Renaissance castle, with its spires, towers, and fortifications, has guarded the entrance to the Baltic Sea since the 16th century. Visitors can explore the grand banquet halls, royal apartments, and mysterious casemates beneath the castle.
Nyhavn is Copenhagen's iconic waterfront district, famous for its colorful 17th and 18th-century townhouses, bars, cafes, and restaurants. Originally a busy commercial port, today it's a popular entertainment district and a perfect spot to experience Danish hygge. The canal is lined with historic wooden ships, adding to its maritime charm. This picturesque area is also known as the former home of famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
