Newbie needing help in Copenhagen

[DnA151826]

Hi all, we will be cruising May 31st on Holland Eurodam. I've been on cruises before but this is my first time leaving from another country instead of the us.

Does anyone have any helpful tips for us?

Suggestions for hotels (under $240)?

Does anyone know where the port is for Holland (I understand there are three ports here)?

Sights to see? (We will be with our 1 year old, but he's very good so he shouldn't be a problem)

We are extremely new to this portion of Europe, we were in south Europe 2 years ago for 3-4 weeks. So this is all new and a bit overwhelming. :rolleyes: We are hoping to stay in Copenhagen 2-3 nights before the cruise to enjoy the beautiful city.

Thanks!

[hallasm]

I did check at Copenhagen Poprt web - link - put no infor for May 31 yet

 

There are three port locations - but all in the same area North of Copenhagen:

Copenhagen Freeport, Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod.

 

I'll recommend at hotel in City center - and then take taxi/train to the ship

Hotels - I normally use Scandic - link to Scandic Copenhagen

 

For things to see: Shopping area at Strøget, Royal Palace and the Guard Change, Tivoli Gardens, Christiana (famous freetown of Copenhagen), Castles of North Zealand (Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleroed ), Canal Tour and Nyhavn, Open Air History Museum, LouisianaMuseum of Art.

[Mysticks1]

You need to look at this thread, it has wonderful information on Copenhagen and CC member Danish Viking who lives in Copenhagen answers questions there.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1772831

 

We are also sailing from Copenhagen for the first time in May and I have found wonderful information there.

[SoBaycruiser]

I did check at Copenhagen Poprt web - link - put no infor for May 31 yet

 

There are three port locations - but all in the same area North of Copenhagen:

Copenhagen Freeport, Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod.

 

I'll recommend at hotel in City center - and then take taxi/train to the ship

Hotels - I normally use Scandic - link to Scandic Copenhagen

 

For things to see: Shopping area at Strøget, Royal Palace and the Guard Change, Tivoli Gardens, Christiana (famous freetown of Copenhagen), Castles of North Zealand (Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleroed ), Canal Tour and Nyhavn, Open Air History Museum, LouisianaMuseum of Art.

 

 

Actually, the list has been posted under cruise ships: http://www.cmport.com/ships-in-port/cruise-ships/~/media/docs/business%204/cruise%20passenger%20information/cruise%20calls%2020132014_march%207th%202013.ashx

 

The Eurodam will be at C254- Freeport -that day.

[blonde1981]

Definitely check out the Wonderful Copenhagen thread. I find it very useful in answering all of my questions. My husband and I are booked at The Square hotel which is near Tivoli and City Hall. I believe it is under the $250/night you were looking at. I booked straight with the hotel and received free breakfast during our stay.

 

As far as what to do check out the Copenhagen.com website it is super useful. You will probably want to buy the Copenhagen Card for transportation and sight seeing. I'm still working on my touring plan (which is at home right now) so I will post that later.

 

I think Thursday we're planning on doing Stroget, Nyhavn, and possibly a canal tour.

Friday - The Little Mermaid statue, the fountain (forgot name), Rosenborg & Amelienborg to see guard change, see the crown jewels collection, Tivoli at night.

Saturday - drawing a blank for the morning then the cruise ship that afternoon

[Danish viking]

I just looked at some hotel from the 28th to 31th of may, i do assume that 240 USD is per night.

 

 

There are some cheap hotels but the ones i can recommend are....

 

 

Hotel Kong Arthur - 561 dollars (normally 801)

 

Ibsens Hotel - 416 dollars (594)

 

Hotel Opera - 518 dollars (773)

 

Copenhagen Strand Hotel - 638 dollars (911)

 

Best Western Mercur - 549 dollars

 

Avenue Hotel - 622 dollars

 

Stay Copenhagen - 705 dollars (846)

 

Wake Up Copenhagen - 467 dollars

 

Copenhagen Plaza - 749 dollars

 

Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen - 508 dollars (682)

 

Savoy Hotel - 817 dollars

 

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers - 697 dollars

 

Radisson Blu Falconer - 702

[DnA151826]

Thank you all for the help!! These are great places for me to start my planning :)

[blonde1981]

I found the prelim plan but not my notes on which buses to take where. Grr.

 

Thursday

City Hall area - walk around a little since hotel is across the street

Stroget - walk around and lunch (probably Cafe Petersborg)

Round Tower (Rundetaarn) - open till 8pm

National Museum or Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek - Maybe depends on map location

Nyhavn - Canal Tour and Dinner or dinner at Christianshavn

 

Friday

Little Mermaid Statue

Gefion Fountain

Amalienborg

Rosenborg

Ida Davidsen - Lunch (reservations required 140cm menu!)

Christianshavn - maybe

Hans Christian Andersen Statue

Tivoli Gardens for dinner - open till 12:30am

 

Saturday

National Museum or Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Board ship

 

Return from Ship

Debark ship

Hit Airport to check in for next day flight (and leave luggage)

check in at Cottage Farm outside of Copenhagen

Visit Viking Ship Museum

Tour around Dragor