Wonderful Copenhagen

[cruise_alot123]

:mad:

 

1. I paid $1,688 for the cruise net of taxes, fees, and gratuity.

2. I'll already be in Germany so I'm not paying to fly anywhere. The train will cost me about $150.

3. My wife and I are in Peace Corps. We have no income other than what they give us for a living allowance and in Mongolia that ain't much.

4. Luckily we have no debt and are very mobile but by the time we get to Copenhagen we will have no job, no income, and about $10,000 to our name.

5. I am young, strong, and full of stamina so if my wife wants to walk 3 miles it's not the end of the world...or my marriage.

6. Our PC service is done in July and PC will buy us flights home to the USA or give us the cash equivalent. The cost of the cruise plus travel from Mongolia to Europe is the same as the cost of a flight home from Mongolia. We're going home...the cruise is less than the cost of a flight from Europe to America so cruise it is.

7. There is a wide range of budgets. I don't think it's amazing to see people show up to the port in a limo, stay in the 6,000 sq ft Garden Villa, drop 20,000 at the casino, and pay extra for specialty dining every night.

8. Just because a hot dog costs $10 in Copenhagen doesn't mean you should LOL @ me because I can't afford it. :p

 

 

On a somewhat similar subject, the citybike system of public bike transportation was phased out in 2012 and a new system called gobike (gobike.com or gobike.dk) will be introduced in the 3rd quarter of 2013 according to the gobike staff that E-mailed me. So, gone are the 20 kroner coin operated bikes :(. The new bike system is totally integrated into the latest technology and looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Details are scarce but it doesn't seem like it will be a free system like the coin operated bikes were which is really the sad part about all this. The new gobike system looks like it is pretty cool though. :cool:

 

Most people would LOL @ U without knowing your background in the PC because most Americans going on a Baltic cruise on average paid about 5K + for their cruise and I doubted that any man out there is willing to walk 3 miles with luggages to save 8 bucks. However, I think you and your wife are doing the country a great service for joining the PC and helping the needy around the world. Keep up the great services and if I do run into you and your wife, beers and hot dogs are on me or perhaps add some Swedish meatballs to it too :).

[wjb2613]

Hey you people! Stop laughing at me. :D

 

cruise_alot123 - My DW lived in Wash.DC at Capitol Hill near Eastern Market before we got married. We have family there. We are there every year...if we're not abroad that is. We'll meet you at We The Pizza for a pint and pie and laugh about the time you offered to buy me a hot dog. Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms! I hope the recent cold weather hasn't sent them to an early demise this year.

 

"In 1807 the British attacked Copenhagen from the sea and then landed thousands of troops and destroyed most of the city. Several historians consider this battle was the first terror attack against a major European city in modern times." Wikipedia-paraphrased.

I find that to be the most interesting part of Copenhagen's history. Bam! this post is now Copenhagen related. :)

Edited April 10, 2013 by wjb2613

[grancayman]

You are pretty incredible! You should work in the tourist/guide business...I'm thinking you could get 100's of reference letters from your fans here on cruise critic!

I have read thru all of the pages to see if my questions are answered and I actually have a couple that I haven't found!

I'm coming to Copenhagen May 15th and leaving on the Star on the 16th.

Staying at the Crowne Plaza. On the 15th, get in about 1 or so. After checking in, going to Fields (I know, I know..going to a shopping center, but I'm a retail buyer and it's my thing!) The next day going back to the airport (free shuttle) to go to the ship. I'm going early, with plans to leave my bags with the porter, and go exploring...I probably will have from 10-3 to do a walk around! However, when I come back from the cruise, I will be staying in Copenhagen a couple of days, again at Crowne Plaza.

So I have Sat. and Sunday in Copenhagen. Now after all of that, the question is are there any flea markets and/or arts and craft markets that are easy to get to on the weekend. I definitely want to see the "historic"

but I love just getting out and walking around and see what there is.

I even like going to supermarkets...it's just intriguing to see how different people go about their daily lives. Anyway, sorry for the long winded post!

And thanks again for all you do here!

[cruise_alot123]

Hey you people! Stop laughing at me. :D

 

cruise_alot123 - My DW lived in Wash.DC at Capitol Hill near Eastern Market before we got married. We have family there. We are there every year...if we're not abroad that is. We'll meet you at We The Pizza for a pint and pie and laugh about the time you offered to buy me a hot dog. Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms! I hope the recent cold weather hasn't sent them to an early demise this year.

 

"In 1807 the British attacked Copenhagen from the sea and then landed thousands of troops and destroyed most of the city. Several historians consider this battle was the first terror attack against a major European city in modern times." Wikipedia-paraphrased.

I find that to be the most interesting part of Copenhagen's history. Bam! this post is now Copenhagen related. :)

 

We hit 85 degrees right now at 12:35 EST and the cherry blossom is at its peak. My office is right across the white house and I also go by Union station all the time. I think Ben's chili Bowl got better hot dogs than the one in Copenhagen which we could meet up and have a chow down on me of course. LOL..

 

Edited April 10, 2013 by cruise_alot123

[Danish viking]

You are pretty incredible! You should work in the tourist/guide business...I'm thinking you could get 100's of reference letters from your fans here on cruise critic!

I have read thru all of the pages to see if my questions are answered and I actually have a couple that I haven't found!

I'm coming to Copenhagen May 15th and leaving on the Star on the 16th.

Staying at the Crowne Plaza. On the 15th, get in about 1 or so. After checking in, going to Fields (I know, I know..going to a shopping center, but I'm a retail buyer and it's my thing!) The next day going back to the airport (free shuttle) to go to the ship. I'm going early, with plans to leave my bags with the porter, and go exploring...I probably will have from 10-3 to do a walk around! However, when I come back from the cruise, I will be staying in Copenhagen a couple of days, again at Crowne Plaza.

So I have Sat. and Sunday in Copenhagen. Now after all of that, the question is are there any flea markets and/or arts and craft markets that are easy to get to on the weekend. I definitely want to see the "historic"

but I love just getting out and walking around and see what there is.

I even like going to supermarkets...it's just intriguing to see how different people go about their daily lives. Anyway, sorry for the long winded post!

And thanks again for all you do here!

 

 

Here is an overview of fleamarkets in Copenhagen.

 

http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/shopping/flea-markets

 

 

But i actually think that Torvehallerne is something for you.

 

 

http://torvehallernekbh.dk/

 

 

"Torvehallerne is situated right by Nørreport Station, and offers more than 80 shops.

 

Here you will find Danish delicacies, local vegetables, fresh fish, and Italien specialities.

 

Torvehallerne were designed by architect Hans Hagens and opened in September 2011."

 

 

 

 

There is very little info in english but there is a little bit more here.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israels_Plads

[Danish viking]

Note to Dolfan and others, bus 26 does not accept Euro and Dollars anymore so you better hurry up and get som kroners strait away :D

[chappy851]

2 couples will be staying 1 night in Copenhagen pre-cruise. We will have 1 1/2 days. Looking for a suggestion for hotel. Probably best to stay around the main attractions. Also, is it possible to set up a car service for airport- hotel and then hotel - port the following day?

[Danish viking]

Copenhagen Stay (or is it Stay Copenhagen) is not located near any attractions at all.

 

And do you need one big room for 4 people or 2 rooms for 2 people.

 

I know that there already is alot of pages but i posted a list with the best hotels in Copenhagen somewhere back in this thread.:D

 

 

Its possible to hire a car but must of the companies are working in the high end market so it will be cheaper to just take a taxi instead.

[chappy851]

2 rooms needed. I am new to this site but I will try to go back and find your recommendations. I guess Copenhagen Stay is the name of a hotel also......oops, didn't mean to stay there.

 

I take it taxis are readily available. Any idea of the cost of taxis? Thanks for all of your help

[Alaskanb]

2 rooms needed. I am new to this site but I will try to go back and find your recommendations. I guess Copenhagen Stay is the name of a hotel also......oops, didn't mean to stay there.

 

I take it taxis are readily available. Any idea of the cost of taxis? Thanks for all of your help

Hi Chappy:

You can search this thread by clicking on the right side just under the dark blue bar. Lots of answers to your questions.

[cruise_alot123]

2 rooms needed. I am new to this site but I will try to go back and find your recommendations. I guess Copenhagen Stay is the name of a hotel also......oops, didn't mean to stay there.

 

I take it taxis are readily available. Any idea of the cost of taxis? Thanks for all of your help

 

Everything you need to know pre-cruise including taxis costs.

 

http://www.cmport.com/business/cruise-ships-44/passenger-information

 

Passenger Information

Last updated 11/1/2012 3:24 PM

 

 

Useful information for cruise passengers in Copenhagen

Here you find information on distances, transport to and from the port, taxi, tourist information and parking.

 

Distance to / from The City of Copenhagen:

 

FromCopenhagen FreeporttoKongens Nytorv5 kmLangelinie toKongens Nytorv3 kmNordre Toldbod toKongens Nytorv2 kmFromCopenhagen FreeporttoTivoli6 kmLangelinie toTivoli4 kmNordre Toldbod toTivoli3.5 km

Distance to / from Copenhagen Airport:

 

FromCopenhagen FreeporttoCopenhagen Airport 13.5 kmLangelinie toCopenhagen Airport 12 kmNordre Toldbod toCopenhagen Airport 11 km

Taxi companies:

DAN Taxi tel: +45 70 25 25 25

Taxa 4x35 tel: +45 35 35 35 35

 

Price:

A trip from Copenhagen Freeport to Tivoli cost approx. DKK 150.00 – DKK175.00 depending on time of the day.

A trip from Copenhagen Freeport to Copenhagen Airport cost apprx. DKK 400.00 – DKK500.00 depending on time of the day.

 

Getting from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Freeport by metro and train:

Take the Metro from Copenhagen Airport to Nørreport Station. Change to S-train A, B, C or E-line and take the train 2 stops to Nordhavn Station. From here there are 15 minutes walk to the Freeport.

 

Getting from Copenhagen Freeport to Copenhagen Airport by metro and train:

The Nearest S-train station is Nordhavn Station. It takes 15 minutes walk (se the sign in the port). Take the S-train A, B, C or E-line only 2 stop to Nørreport Station. Change to the Metro, which will take you direct to terminal 3 in Copenhagen Airport.

 

Getting from Copenhagen Airport to Langelinie or Nordre Toldbod by metro and train:

Take the Metro from Copenhagen Airport to Nørreport Station. Change to S-train A, B, C or E-line and take the train 1 stop to Østerport Station. From here there are 15 minutes walk to Langelinie or to Nordre Toldbod.

 

Getting from Langelinie or Nordre Toldbod to Copenhagen Airport by metro and train:

The Nearest S-train station is Østerport Station. It takes 15 minutes walk from Langelinie or Nordre Toldbod. Take the S-train A, B, C or E-line only 1 stop to Nørreport Station. Change to the Metro, which will take you direct to terminal 3 in Copenhagen Airport.

 

Remember: Tickets must be bought at the station before entering train or metro using banknotes, not coins.

 

Parking in the Freeport

When commencing your cruise in Copenhagen it is possible to park your car in the Port of Copenhagen - Freeport (next to the terminals). Please contact the Information counter in the Terminal upon arrival - they will arrange for your car to be parked inside a warehouse (if space available) or alternatively on a outside facility.

 

The car will be placed at Copenhagen Malmö Ports AB premises at car owner’s entire risk and expense.

Price = euro 90 per week and hereafter euro 15 per day.

For further information please contact the cruise terminal manager on phone +45 2292 3475.

[chappy851]

Thanks so much for the help!

[grancayman]

Thanks so much for the information!

[grancayman]

Just wanted to thank you for the information on flea markets and the shopping area!

[Danish viking]

Well thank you to :D

[Alaskanb]

Hello: I am trying to find out how to use the 11A city bus. I have the route map http://www.moviatrafik.dk/dinrejse/kort/trafikkort/Documents/Hovedstadsomraadet/11A_rutekort.pdf

Do you know if there have been any changes to the bus stops due to construction?

We will be in the city on a Sunday afternoon and evening in early June --we would like to take the bus from the Carlsberg Glyptotek to Nyhavn. How late does the bus run? Can we buy a return ticket on the bus? Can you buy a ticket that will allow us to get on and off for several hrs?

So many questions--I have been unable to locate an English version of the bus website.

Thank you for all your help....

Edited April 12, 2013 by Alaskanb

[lost in translation]

Hello: I am trying to find out how to use the 11A city bus. I have the route map http://www.moviatrafik.dk/dinrejse/kort/trafikkort/Documents/Hovedstadsomraadet/11A_rutekort.pdf

Do you know if there have been any changes to the bus stops due to construction?

We will be in the city on a Sunday afternoon and evening in early June --we would like to take the bus from the Carlsberg Glyptotek to Nyhavn. How late does the bus run? Can we buy a return ticket on the bus? Can you buy a ticket that will allow us to get on and off for several hrs?

So many questions--I have been unable to locate an English version of the bus website.

Thank you for all your help....

I am looking for a schedule for bus 26. Can probably wait until we get there but always easier to have it in advance. Want to take it from the train station to Carlsberg brewery and then from the train station to the port (Freeport I think it's called). We have Copenhagen cards so I assume we just show them to the driver?

Edited April 12, 2013 by lost in translation

[rurn0321]

Thank you Danish Viking for all your info. We are looking forward to our visit. I just have a question regarding where to get the Copenhagen Card. One site www.moviatrafik.dk said that it is only available at www.visitcopenhagen.dk and we had been planning to get it at the airport when we arrive. Can we still get it there or should I order it online now? Thanks again for all your help.

[Alaskanb]

Hello: I am trying to find out how to use the 11A city bus. I have the route map http://www.moviatrafik.dk/dinrejse/kort/trafikkort/Documents/Hovedstadsomraadet/11A_rutekort.pdf

Do you know if there have been any changes to the bus stops due to construction?

We will be in the city on a Sunday afternoon and evening in early June --we would like to take the bus from the Carlsberg Glyptotek to Nyhavn. How late does the bus run? Can we buy a return ticket on the bus? Can you buy a ticket that will allow us to get on and off for several hrs?

So many questions--I have been unable to locate an English version of the bus website.

Thank you for all your help....

Hi Danish Viking --finally located the English section of the website and found buses that we need. Still have questions about bus tickets. Thanks.

[Alaskanb]

Thank you Danish Viking for all your info. We are looking forward to our visit. I just have a question regarding where to get the Copenhagen Card. One site www.moviatrafik.dk said that it is only available at www.visitcopenhagen.dk and we had been planning to get it at the airport when we arrive. Can we still get it there or should I order it online now? Thanks again for all your help.

Hi: I ordered mine online and have a voucher so that I can pick it up in CPH quickly after the cruise.

But here is what the website says:

or buy it at sales points in the city: Copenhagen Airport , The Visitors Centre, at major train stations and at a number of hotels.

There is a list of sales points at the website.

[2ashevillesailors]

Hi Danish Viking,

 

So glad that I found this thread :)

 

Do you think it is possible to make a 12:30 transatlantic flight on the day of disembarkation? I understand it takes half an hour to get from the cruise terminal to the airport... let's say we are off the ship by 9 am... What do you think, should we risk it? I am afraid of the traffic, however on Sunday there is probably not a lot of it? Please advise :)

 

I wold say no, you definitely Ned a minimum of two hours at the airport or more.

[Alaskanb]

I am looking for a schedule for bus 26. Can probably wait until we get there but always easier to have it in advance. Want to take it from the train station to Carlsberg brewery and then from the train station to the port (Freeport I think it's called). We have Copenhagen cards so I assume we just show them to the driver?

Here is a link for the train station to Brewery trip--you can play around with it and get what you need

http://www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en?REQ0JourneyStopsS0ID=A%3D1%40O%3DHovedbaneg%E5rd%2FVesterbrog.%40X%3D12563629%40Y%3D55674231%40U%3D86%40L%3D000010069%40B%3D1%40p%3D1365756447%40&REQ0JourneyStopsZ0ID=A%3D2%40O%3DGamle%20Carlsberg%20Vej%2011,%202500%20Valby,%20K%F8benhavn%40X%3D12529650%40Y%3D55664757%40U%3D103%40L%3D901010195%40B%3D1%40&date=15.04.13&time=12:00&timesel=depart&start=1&

[Danish viking]

Hi Danish Viking --finally located the English section of the website and found buses that we need. Still have questions about bus tickets. Thanks.

 

A single ticket in 2 zones (the minimum amount of zones) is valid in 1 hour in 2 zones.

 

 

The city pass (24 hour and 72 hour) that is valid in Copenhagen and airport area and 24 hour transportation card is also a cheap option if you don´t need the Copenhagen Card.

 

The 24 hour transportation card and the Copenhagen Card is valid for train and busses in the greater Copenhagen area, Citypass is not.

 

 

The City pass is covering zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the two other cards is covering all of it.

 

A 2 zone ticket purchased in zone 1 is only valid on the blue areas (zone 2 or 3)

 

http://www.moviatrafik.dk/dinrejse/kort/zoneoversigt/Documents/Hovedstadsomraadet/1.pdf

 

 

Does that explain it

[Danish viking]

I wold say no, you definitely Ned a minimum of two hours at the airport or more.

 

 

Wierd i can´t find the original post so i will reply on this one.

 

 

The recommended arrival time is 3 hours before departure time and the travel times is around 30 minutes so its probablly best to be at the taxi no later than 08:50-09:00.

[Alaskanb]

A single ticket in 2 zones (the minimum amount of zones) is valid in 1 hour in 2 zones.

 

 

The city pass (24 hour and 72 hour) that is valid in Copenhagen and airport area and 24 hour transportation card is also a cheap option if you don´t need the Copenhagen Card.

 

The 24 hour transportation card and the Copenhagen Card is valid for train and busses in the greater Copenhagen area, Citypass is not.

 

 

The City pass is covering zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the two other cards is covering all of it.

 

A 2 zone ticket purchased in zone 1 is only valid on the blue areas (zone 2 or 3)

 

http://www.moviatrafik.dk/dinrejse/kort/zoneoversigt/Documents/Hovedstadsomraadet/1.pdf

 

 

Does that explain it

I think we will just need single (2 zone) tickets to get from the Glyptotek museum to Nyhavn. If we pay on the bus do I need exact change? how much?