GradUT Posted February 6, 2019 #26 Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Karber said: Using train/metro and bus 25 or 27 to get to port for cruise and return to airport after cruise. Any issue with taking luggage on the bus? We used public transportation to get to and from the cruise port when we were in Copenhagen a couple years ago. There were no restrictions on taking luggage on board the buses, but there are no storage areas. We just had one carry-on bag each and it was no problem. If you have more luggage or luggage larger than carry-on size, it could be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted February 6, 2019 Author #27 Share Posted February 6, 2019 As long as you can handle your luggage yourself you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karber Posted February 6, 2019 #28 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks for the replies. Such great information to be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_a_Dane Posted February 20, 2019 #29 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) On 2/4/2019 at 4:31 PM, gnome12 said: I arrive in Copenhagen on Friday July 12, and will be there for the last weekend of the Jazz Festival (July 5 - 14 2019). Does anyone know when the schedule comes out? Currently, www.jazz.dk is all about the winter jazz festival. I'm not interested in the big name acts, but maybe a small venue or outdoor concert. Also, I will be staying at Hotel Bethel. Is there likely to be additional noise because of the festival? 2 The website has been updated and now has a section for the summer festival and a schedule: http://jazz.dk/en/copenhagen-jazz-festival-2019/concerts/ Edited February 20, 2019 by I_am_a_Dane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted February 24, 2019 Author #30 Share Posted February 24, 2019 The Michelin stars for 2019 has been revealed. For Copenhagen Geranium keeps its 3 stars. But a bunch of new restaurants now has 2 stars and that is Kadeau, A.O.C and Noma. The reason why Noma is "down" on 2 stars is because they relocated and per definition its a new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwoodgal Posted February 26, 2019 #31 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I looked at the ship schedule for August. It is showing Brilliance there on August 10, 2019 and Serenade August 18, 2019. We are on Serenade back to back. Hhhhmmmm have any clue if there is a mistake on schedule? We arrive in Copenhagen on the morning of the 7th. Any suggestions on things to do in the Tivioli area besides the Gardens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradUT Posted February 26, 2019 #32 Share Posted February 26, 2019 The Copenhagen Free Walking Tour begins at City Hall (Radhuspladsen) at 11am. This is only a 5 minute walk from Tivoli Gardens. This 3-hour walking tour is excellent—one of the highlights of our entire Baltic cruise! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 26, 2019 #33 Share Posted February 26, 2019 3 hours ago, GradUT said: The Copenhagen Free Walking Tour begins at City Hall (Radhuspladsen) at 11am. This is only a 5 minute walk from Tivoli Gardens. This 3-hour walking tour is excellent—one of the highlights of our entire Baltic cruise! There’s also a 10am start. I agree, it’s a great way to get a good feel for the center of the city, especially the day you arrive. Since we couldn’t check in to our hotel yet, it was an excellent way to spend that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbrote Posted February 26, 2019 #34 Share Posted February 26, 2019 A quick question, can you buy the Copenhagen Card any where close to the piers ?? Tak Tak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnome12 Posted February 26, 2019 #35 Share Posted February 26, 2019 There is a sales point at Visitor Services, Ocean Quay Visitor Service, Ocean Quay Oceanvej 1, 2150 København Get directions if that is where you are landing. Fairly close to Langelinie Nordhavn 7-Eleven Østbanegade 120, 2100 Get directions This seems to be the closest to Nordre Toldbod Welcome Amaliehaven Souvenirs Toldbodgade 34, 1253 +45 33931959 Get directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnome12 Posted February 26, 2019 #36 Share Posted February 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, hbrote said: A quick question, can you buy the Copenhagen Card any where close to the piers ?? Tak Tak You can find all the sales points here https://copenhagencard.com/sales-points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbrote Posted February 26, 2019 #37 Share Posted February 26, 2019 gnome12 thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted February 26, 2019 Author #38 Share Posted February 26, 2019 18 hours ago, Driftwoodgal said: I looked at the ship schedule for August. It is showing Brilliance there on August 10, 2019 and Serenade August 18, 2019. We are on Serenade back to back. Hhhhmmmm have any clue if there is a mistake on schedule? We arrive in Copenhagen on the morning of the 7th. Any suggestions on things to do in the Tivioli area besides the Gardens? Wierd I was pretty sure that I posted my avswer but its missing now. But Serenade arrives on the 9th and departs on the 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 27, 2019 #39 Share Posted February 27, 2019 On 2/25/2019 at 7:45 PM, Driftwoodgal said: We arrive in Copenhagen on the morning of the 7th. Any suggestions on things to do in the Tivioli area besides the Gardens? You will be very close to City Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danandbeths Posted March 1, 2019 #40 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Wow, thanks for all this great information! I have a few trip specific questions if you’re able to help? We are arriving in Copenhagen on Friday afternoon(1pm) and cruising out on Saturday afternoon. I booked a canal tour at 4:30pm, and a walking tour Saturday at 10am. Would like to see Tivoli Gardens after the canal cruise. Any suggestions for most convenient hotel for all these things? And best way to get tickets for Tivoli? Can we purchase there, or should be buy ahead of time? I believe we are there on Gay Pride weekend, so it will be more crowded than usual. I’ve never been to Copenhagen, so just not sure about getting around...we prefer cab to hotel and ship, and hopefully walk to everything else. Any recommendation for getting from ship to airport with luggage? Are cabs plentiful at the shops or should I hire a private transport ahead of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted March 1, 2019 Author #41 Share Posted March 1, 2019 You'll have to notice that the Fredagsrock concerts take place every Friday so it can get crowded at Tivoli from around 20:00, the concert starts at 22:00. Combine that with CPH Pride and I think it will get really crowded but it also depends on who is performing. That is being revealed in March. The Canal tour and Tivoli is located on opposite ends of downtown Copenhagen so it depends on if you wa t to stay closer to Tivoli or closer to Nyhavn. I would probably go for a hotel closer to Nyhavn because it will be a less crowded area during the Pride and also less noisy. Wakeup Borgergade, Scandic Front, Hotel Admiral, 71 Nyhavn, Hotel Sank Annæ, D'Angleterre or Bethel are some of the most popular hotels in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danandbeths Posted March 2, 2019 #42 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks so much for hotel info, I will check them out...definitely Nyhavn for us. Somewhat nervous of all the crowds, so we will most likely skip Tivoli ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama2georgia Posted March 3, 2019 #43 Share Posted March 3, 2019 We are staying Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. We plan to go to Kronborg Castle. When we get on the train at Orestad station is that the only train we will be on, or will we change trains at Central Station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted March 3, 2019 Author #44 Share Posted March 3, 2019 There are some other trains stopping at at Ørestad but you will have to go on the train to Helsingør and that one goes every 20th minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted March 3, 2019 #45 Share Posted March 3, 2019 11 hours ago, Bama2georgia said: We are staying Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers. We plan to go to Kronborg Castle. When we get on the train at Orestad station is that the only train we will be on, or will we change trains at Central Station? Are you totally wedded to Kronborg? I say this because, while the exterior was interesting to see, the interior wasn’t very special. Moreover, Frederiksborg Castle is truly extraordinary, sort of a Danish Versailles. Just throwing that out there as food for thought. Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAS21 Posted March 5, 2019 #46 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Hi everyone! Are taxi's readily available at the airport? We would need a larger one to accommodate 4 people and 8 pieces of luggage. Would it be necessary to pre-book before arriving? I would prefer not to pre-book in case of a delayed arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted March 5, 2019 Author #47 Share Posted March 5, 2019 They should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama2georgia Posted March 5, 2019 #48 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 9:47 AM, Turtles06 said: Are you totally wedded to Kronborg? I say this because, while the exterior was interesting to see, the interior wasn’t very special. Moreover, Frederiksborg Castle is truly extraordinary, sort of a Danish Versailles. Just throwing that out there as food for thought. Enjoy your trip! Thanks for the advice. Frederiksborg sounds fabulous, and I would love to visit. However, I am set on Kronborg because of its tie to Hamlet. I’m a HS English teacher, and Hamlet is my favorite Shakespearean play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted March 5, 2019 #49 Share Posted March 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bama2georgia said: Thanks for the advice. Frederiksborg sounds fabulous, and I would love to visit. However, I am set on Kronborg because of its tie to Hamlet. I’m a HS English teacher, and Hamlet is my favorite Shakespearean play! I assumed "Hamlet" had something to do with it. (Thanks for being a teacher. Totally underappreciated in our country.) I'll throw one more thing out there, if you have an entire day. What we actually did was take a fully day tour outside Copenhagen with Hamlet Tours (yup, that's their name). Their "Grand Day Trip Around Copenhagen" visits Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Palace, the Viking Museum, and Roskilde Cathedral. It's a long day, and they really are squeezing a lot in (and certainly one could easily use more time at each stop), but unless you think you'll be back to Denmark any time soon, it's a way to see several fabulous sites. (I have to say, they spent more time at Kronborg than my wife and I would have allocated to it, given the other sites.) https://hamlettours.com/grand-day-trip-around-copenhagen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted March 5, 2019 Author #50 Share Posted March 5, 2019 There are also bus trips that focuses only on Frederiksborg Palace and Kronborg Castle. Its also easy to do both with the train and probably much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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