Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Denmark

Pedal through fairy-tale canals lined with colorful townhouses and world-class museums in Europe's most bike-friendly capital.

Currency Danish Krone (DKK)
Language Danish
Time Zone CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit May–Sep
Typical Duration 7-14 nights
Price Range From $439 pp
Port Type Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port No

Gateway to Scandinavia and the Baltic region, offering vibrant Nordic culture, historic architecture, and convenient access to Stockholm, Oslo, and other major Baltic capitals.

Cruises that visit Copenhagen

Build Your Day in Copenhagen

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Tivoli Gardens Tickets for activities can be purchased online, and prices are reasonable. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 93k
The Little Mermaid Fun stop on our day of hitting all the local landmarks. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.1 · 39k
Amalienborg Palace You can scan spots throughout the museum and explore with guided commentary. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 33k
Nyhavn Fun, colorful place to visit, lots of cafes line the one side of the canal. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 30k
The Round Tower A nice exhibit, fun experience and great view from the top. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 28k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Rosenborg Castle You could spend hours here or zip through the place within 30 minutes Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 27k Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Copenhagen Zoo Fantastic playground, intimate design, fun activities. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 26k Closed · Opens 9 AM Thu
Rådhuspladsen It’s easy to access, surrounded by shops, cafés, and cultural highlights. Plaza · ★ 4.4 · 23k
Christiansborg Palace Lots of interesting and interactive exhibits – both fun and educational. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 22k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Kongens Nytorv In the heart of a vibrant area with tons to do. Plaza · ★ 4.5 · 20k Open now
Field's It has a wide range of shops, including popular brands and luxury boutiques. Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 20k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Kronborg Castle Lots of interactive stations, a dress up room, even a disco room. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 18k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall Variety of shops, spacious, good for home, clothing and electronics items. Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 18k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
TorvehallerneKBH It was so delicious, a perfectly balanced and seasoned plate of food! Fresh food market · ★ 4.5 · 17k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Well time spend, exploring multiple dimensions of ART. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 15k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
The King's Garden There is a ton to see and do for all ages. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 14k
National Museum of Denmark Loads of interactive things to do as well to keep it entertaining. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 14k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Frederiksborg Castle The kids loved the build a crown workshop. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 14k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food Really cool spot for food with many quality options and a great atmosphere. Food court · ★ 4.6 · 13k
Amager Beachpark Lovely area to swim and watch endless horizon and Øresund bridge. Park · ★ 4.6 · 11k
Botanical Garden Gorgeous garden and greenhouse, and the butterfly house was so fun. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 8k Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Thu
ILLUM A 5 floor One stop shopping mall for a high quality branded items. Department store · ★ 4.2 · 7k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
The LEGO® Store Copenhagen The staff are super helpful and really know their merchandise. Toy store · ★ 4.5 · 7k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Paludan Bog & Café Great cafe, good coffee, friendly staff and a super cozy atmosphere. Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 6k
Restaurant Karla The food was delicious, high quality, and super flavorful. Danish · ★ 4.5 · 6k
Sporvejen Fantastic food, very friendly staff and a very unique venue! Hamburger · ★ 4.7 · 5k
Høst Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and an outstanding, unique menu! Fine Dining · ★ 4.6 · 5k
Taphouse A great vibe, lovely staff, and a truly fantastic selection of beers. Bar · ★ 4.6 · 4k
Copenhagen Designer Outlet Good for branded clothing at reasonable prices Shopping mall · ★ 3.7 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Ø12 Coffee & Eatery Great food, amazing coffee and extremely friendly service. Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 3k Closed · Opens 7 AM Thu
Kastellet Lots of nature to see close to the Little Mermaid statue. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 3k Closed · Opens 6 AM Thu
Vækst By the way, the beef tenderloin was melting in my mouth, sublime… Modern European · ★ 4.6 · 3k
Museum of Illusions | Copenhagen Different photo zones, optical illusions, room with different puzzles. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 3k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Gefion Fountain It's close to other attractions and interesting spots. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 3k
Restaurant Puk Nice gluten free dishes well presented in a cute restaurant Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 3k
Det Lille Apotek ristorante The food was delicious, large portions and very nicely presented. Danish · ★ 4.5 · 3k Closes soon · 9 PM
Charlottenlund Beach Park Such a beautiful place to relax, picnic and swimming. Park · ★ 4.4 · 3k
Noma The dining experience is flawless and the dishes are creative and delicious! Scandinavian · ★ 4.6 · 2k
The Olive Kitchen & Bar Good food, great service, good drinks and a very nice vibe! Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closes soon · 9:30 PM
Schønnemann The food was exceptional and the server made us feel very welcome. Danish · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Thu
Bellevue Beach One of the best and cleanest beaches in Denmark with artificial white sand. Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Ruby Went in the evening, dimly lit with good music and great cocktails. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Next Door Cafe Relaxt and unique vibe, friendly staff and good food and juices. Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
The Living Room Excellent tasting coffee, good and friendly staff. Cafe · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Maple Casual Dining the service, ambiance, food, drinks and dessert were on point and delicious! Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 2k Closes soon · 9:30 PM
Restaurant Kronborg All the dishes were fresh, well presented, and delicious. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 11 AM Thu
Waterfront Shoppingcenter Fantastic view, nice coffee shores, and some brands like H&M and Matas. Shopping mall · ★ 3.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Hyttefadet The food was very delicious and the service was superfriendly and quick. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 2k
La Rocca The food was delightful, beautifully plated, tasty and in nice portion size. Italian · ★ 4.6 · 2k
Lidkoeb Delicious (inventive) cocktails + great atmosphere/vibe. Bar · ★ 4.5 · 2k
Curfew Surreal atmosphere, super cocktails & great service! Cocktail bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Cafe Wilder Lovely location, good vibe, nice waiters and delicious food. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Havnebadet Islands Brygge Free, clean, friendly and with lifeguards. Swimming pool · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Beyla The food was exceptional—delicious, innovative, and expertly crafted. Vegan · ★ 4.9 · 1k
Geranium This was an incredible meal with outstanding service from beginning to end. Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Library Bar The cocktails were outstanding—beautifully crafted and delicious. Bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Kastrup Søbad (Kastrup Sea Bath) Amazing free wild swimming facility. Public swimming pool · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Café Kopenhag High quality coffee and food, lovely staff, clean and good vibes Cafe · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Kaf' Bar Very cozy place with excellent coffee, delicious food and friendly staff! Coffee shop · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Dexter's Lovely atmosphere, great service, yummy drinks and good music 🙏🏻 Cocktail bar · ★ 4.9 · 1k
Duck and Cover - Cocktailbar The drinks and atmosphere are elevated for a high quality experience. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Alchemist The food was exceptional and the presentation was like art on a plate. Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Balderdash SUPER friendly staff, delicious cocktails and really cool environment. Bar · ★ 4.6 · 1k
Godt Øl Great drinks, huge selection and super friendly service! Bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k
The Artisan Copenhagen Insanely good pour over coffee, lovely staff, and great food. Coffee shop · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 8 AM Thu
Marchal ... staff serving accomplished food in this Michelin starred restaurant. Fine Dining · ★ 4.5 · 1k
Danish Souvenirs & Luggages The shop has a lot of nice stuff, and is cheap in comparison to other shops. Souvenir store · ★ 4.9 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
Royal Copenhagen Nice store but somewhat overpriced items. Chinaware store · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Svanemøllen Beach Park Perfect to spend some time in a afternoon and go for a short swim. Public bath · ★ 4.3 · 1k Open now
Hellerup Strand Nice little beach with shallow water and a small promenade. Beach · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Kadeau Each dish was a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Krebsegaarden The dishes were creative, balanced, and genuinely delicious. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k
Alouette The dishes were outstanding, each one beautifully matched with a great wine. Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Gaia Cocktails Nice ambiance, good drinks, knowledgeable and skilled mixologists. Cocktail bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Svanemølle Beach The beach is great for a swim and easy to reach from Copenhagen by car. Beach · ★ 4.4 · 0k
King Hans Cellar Outstanding service, creative and delicious food. Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Bernikow Gården Beautiful little courtyard with shops Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
à terre The setting, the location, the food, the service, the wine pairing. French · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Restaurant Aure An unforgettable experience - possibly the best meal we’ve ever had. Fine Dining · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Hygge Original Very friendly stuff, really liked the souvenirs also 😄 Clothing store · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Havnevigen Protected from some of the wind at times and the sand is beautiful. Swimming lake · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closes soon · 9 PM
Ofelia Beach During nice weather, it likely gets bustling with visitors. Beach · ★ 4.8 · 0k
akmē The service level is sublime, and well matched with the outstanding food. Fine Dining · ★ 5 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Copenhagen is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

Next Departures from Copenhagen

About Copenhagen

Copenhagen stands as one of Northern Europe's most vibrant and accessible cruise ports, welcoming passengers from 16 major cruise lines including Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Viking Ocean Cruises, and many others. Whether you're embarking on your next adventure or arriving as a port of call, this Danish capital offers the perfect blend of Scandinavian charm, world-class attractions, and seamless cruise operations. With over 600 cruises calling here annually, Copenhagen has established itself as a premier gateway for exploring the Baltic and Northern European regions, particularly during the peak summer months from May through September.

As both an embarkation port and a destination in its own right, Copenhagen serves as the launching point for spectacular seven-night itineraries that venture to Stockholm, Warnemünde, Oslo, Riga, and Tallinn. Passengers boarding here enjoy convenient access to the city's attractions before or after their voyage, while those arriving as a port of call find themselves perfectly positioned to explore one of Europe's most livable cities. The port's excellent facilities and proximity to downtown Copenhagen mean you can step ashore and be wandering the colorful Nyhavn waterfront or visiting the iconic Little Mermaid statue within minutes.

What truly sets Copenhagen apart is how effortlessly the city welcomes cruise travelers. From the charming cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan to world-renowned museums, Michelin-starred restaurants, and the famous Tivoli Gardens, there's something to captivate every traveler. The Danish capital's reputation for exceptional design, cycling culture, and hygge—that distinctly Danish sense of cozy contentment—makes every visit memorable, whether you have a few hours or a full day to explore.
Explore

Reasons to Visit

1

Tivoli Gardens' Timeless Magic

Step into one of the world's oldest amusement parks, where whimsical rides, twinkling lights, and beautiful gardens create pure enchantment. Located just minutes from the cruise port, Tivoli offers everything from thrilling roller coasters to peaceful lakeside strolls, making it perfect for a few hours of nostalgic fun regardless of your age.

2

Smørrebrød & Danish Delicacies

Indulge in Copenhagen's iconic open-faced sandwiches at a traditional smørrebrød restaurant in Nyhavn or the city center. These artfully crafted creations feature fresh seafood, cured meats, and vibrant toppings on rye bread—a quintessential Danish culinary experience you won't find anywhere else.

3

Nyhavn's Colorful Canal Charm

Wander along Copenhagen's most picturesque waterfront, where 17th-century townhouses painted in brilliant reds, yellows, and greens line the historic canal. This vibrant neighborhood buzzes with outdoor cafés, galleries, and street performers, offering the perfect backdrop for photos and people-watching.

4

Strøget Street's World-Class Shopping

Explore Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street, stretching from Rådhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv, lined with flagship stores, boutiques, and Danish design shops. Whether seeking high-end fashion or unique local crafts, Strøget delivers an exceptional retail experience in the heart of Copenhagen.

5

Christiania's Bohemian Counterculture

Discover this legendary self-governed community on the island of Christianshavn, where colorful murals, independent shops, and a free-spirited atmosphere reveal Copenhagen's artistic soul. This unique neighborhood showcases local creativity and offers a fascinating glimpse into Danish alternative culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top attractions near Copenhagen Port?

Visit Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, and Rosenborg Castle.

Is Copenhagen Port suitable for cruise ships?

Yes, as an official port, it welcomes passenger ships and ferries; check docking options.

How can I explore the city from the port?

Take canal boat tours from Christianshavn or ride bikes to major sights.

What is the best time to visit Copenhagen?

Spring to early autumn offer mild weather and lively outdoor events.