See Royal History
Rosenborg Castle
King's Garden, Øster Voldgade 4A
This Renaissance castle houses the Danish crown jewels. Entry costs DKK 140 online or DKK 150 at the door, and under-18s go free.
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Northern Europe · Denmark
Copenhagen
A harbor city of castles, canals and Tivoli.
See the crown jewels at Rosenborg Castle, eat at the Torvehallerne market halls, ride a canal boat from Nyhavn and end the day at Tivoli Gardens.
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Four Ways to Spend a Day in Copenhagen
Unwind Park
Kastellet
The Citadel, beside Langelinie
King Christian IV founded this citadel in 1626. It sits on the border of inner Copenhagen and Østerbro, next to Langelinie and the Little Mermaid.
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Taste Market
Torvehallerne
Frederiksborggade 21
These market halls call themselves the whole city's pantry. They open daily, 10 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 6 PM on weekends; each stall sets its own hours.
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Explore Canals
Canal Tour from Nyhavn
Nyhavn 3 and Ved Stranden 26
Stromma's classic canal tour from Nyhavn lasts 1 hour and costs from DKK 149. The canal and harbor tour takes 1 hour 45 minutes, from DKK 249.
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Tours & Tickets in Copenhagen
Getting Around Copenhagen
Your quay decides the route: from Oceankaj in Nordhavn you need a bus or taxi, while from Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod you can walk to the Metro.
Getting to Copenhagen's Cruise Port
Cruise Parking
At Oceankaj, By & Havn's P-plads Oceanvej car park (Oceanvej 15) has 242 spaces and opens only in the cruise season, mid-April to the end of September. You cannot reserve; pay by card at the machine or with a parking app. It costs DKK 24 an hour from 7 AM to 5 PM and DKK 14 an hour overnight, with a cap of DKK 170 per 24 hours. Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod have only short-term parking; the tourist board names the nearest garages, at Dronningens Tværgade 4 and Dampfærgevej 33, with day caps of DKK 500 and DKK 335.
If you do one thing here
Visit Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli has welcomed guests since 1843. It sits at Vesterbrogade 3, a two-minute walk from Central Station, and opens in seasons: Halloween (2 October to 1 November 2026), Christmas (13 November to 3 January), Easter (19 to 29 March 2027) and summer (30 March to 26 September 2027).
Prices change by date. The tourist board lists adult entry (age 8 and up) at DKK 150 to 275, a ride pass at DKK 199 to 349 and child entry (ages 3 to 7) at DKK 75 to 140. Tivoli is 1.6 to 3.9 miles from the quays in a straight line; from Oceankaj, the M4 runs straight to Central Station.
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Safety and Weather
The UK government calls crime levels in Denmark generally low. The main risk in Copenhagen is pickpockets in crowded places.
- CrimeIn 2025 Copenhagen recorded about 80% more criminal code offenses per resident than Denmark as a whole: 9,190 per 100,000 residents against 5,094. Theft ran at about 2.6 times the national rate.
- Where thieves workCentral Station, Nørreport Station, Strøget, Christiania, Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv and inside Copenhagen Airport. The UK government advises extra care in Christiania and Nørrebro late at night.
- Walking to townFrom Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod, yes: the tourist board gives walks of 15 and 14 minutes to the nearest Metro station. From Oceankaj, no: it is about 3 miles from Nyhavn in a straight line, so take bus 25 or 164 and the Metro.
- The beachAmager Strandpark, the city's largest beach, is about 3 miles from the center, the city says. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer season.
- WeatherJuly highs average about 73°F (23°C); May and September highs are about 63 to 65°F (17 to 18°C). August is the wettest month.
Crime figures: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) tables STRAF11 (offenses reported in 2025) and FOLK1A (residents, average of the four quarter-start counts), the same method for city and country. Weather: DMI 1991–2020 normals, Landbohøjskolen station, Copenhagen. Distances are straight lines from OpenStreetMap coordinates; real routes are longer.
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Cruises From Copenhagen
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Copenhagen FAQ
Where do cruise ships dock in Copenhagen?
Ships use three quays: Oceankaj in Nordhavn, Langelinie, and Nordre Toldbod. Check your quay with your cruise line.
How far is the cruise port from the city center?
It depends on the quay. In a straight line, Nyhavn is about 3 miles from Oceankaj, about 1.4 miles from Langelinie and about three-quarters of a mile from Nordre Toldbod. Real routes are longer.
Can you walk into Copenhagen from the cruise terminal?
From Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod, yes. It is a 15-minute walk from Langelinie to Østerport station and a 14-minute walk from Nordre Toldbod to Marmorkirken metro station. From Oceankaj, take bus 25 or 164 and the Metro.
How do I get from the cruise port to Tivoli Gardens?
From Oceankaj, take bus 25 or 164 to Orientkaj, then the M4 to Central Station. Tivoli is a two-minute walk from there. A taxi from Oceankaj to Tivoli costs about DKK 200 to 250.
Is there a shuttle from the Copenhagen cruise port?
The tourist board lists no port shuttle. Bus 25 stops at each Oceankaj terminal and runs every 10 to 20 minutes while ships are in port. Some cruise lines run their own shuttles, so ask yours.
How much is a taxi from the cruise port to Central Station?
About DKK 212 from Oceankaj, DKK 135 from Langelinie and DKK 116 from Nordre Toldbod on weekday days. Evenings, weekends and holidays cost about DKK 262, DKK 167 and DKK 143.
How much is a metro ticket in Copenhagen?
A 2-zone single ticket costs DKK 24 and a 3-zone ticket costs DKK 30. One adult can take two children under 12 free on the Metro.
Where can I park for a cruise from Copenhagen?
At Oceankaj, the P-plads Oceanvej car park opens mid-April to the end of September: DKK 24 an hour by day and DKK 14 at night, capped at DKK 170 per 24 hours, with no reservations. Langelinie and Nordre Toldbod have only short-term parking; the nearest garages cap at DKK 500 and DKK 335 a day.
How do I get from the cruise port to Copenhagen Airport?
A taxi costs about DKK 425 from Oceankaj, DKK 270 from Langelinie and DKK 232 from Nordre Toldbod on weekday days. By Metro, allow about 40 minutes from Oceankaj and 35 minutes from the other two quays, on a DKK 30 ticket.
Is Copenhagen safe at night?
Crime levels are generally low, says the UK government, but pickpockets work crowded areas. It advises extra care in Christiania and Nørrebro late at night.
What is there to do in Copenhagen in one day?
See the crown jewels at Rosenborg Castle, eat at Torvehallerne, ride a canal boat from Nyhavn, walk to the Little Mermaid and end at Tivoli Gardens.
How far is the Little Mermaid from the cruise port?
Langelinie is only a few minutes' walk away, about half a mile in a straight line. Nordre Toldbod is about a quarter mile away. From Østerport station it is a 15-minute walk.
Photos: Copenhagen: kallerna (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Rosenborg Castle: Marco Almbauer (CC0) · Kastellet: Jakub Hałun (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Torvehallerne: Jorge Franganillo (CC BY 2.0) · Canal tour boat: Leif Jørgensen (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Tivoli Gardens: Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Cruise ship in port: Leif Jørgensen (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped for display.