dogs4fun Posted July 9, 2021 #101 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, gnome12 said: I'm cheap. I think frugal would be more apropos - I suspect that you are not cheap. In addition to being frugal, I actually enjoy the planning that goes into learning the ins and outs of public transportation in foreign countries that I visit. Edited July 9, 2021 by dogs4fun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted July 9, 2021 #102 Share Posted July 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, gnome12 said: Are you? I have avoided it completely since the start of the pandemic. Right now I either drive where I need to go or cycle. I have a hospital appointment in a week and a half, and the TTC might be the most convenient way to go, but I'm still hesitating. (Having just turned 65 I got my Presto card adjusted for seniors rates, but I have yet to use it. I will be travelling in September, and will probably take the UP Express (for non-locals the train from downtown Toronto to Pearson airport) rather than a limo. Coming home, depending on what time I arrive, I will decide whether to use transit or take a limo. Yes, I avoided it during the pandemic too. I took the subway from Spadina Station to Bay several weeks back to pick up a book from Indigo, then I walked home. We've been driving each other to medical appointments, vaccinations, etc. We live downtown, so once live music starts up, we'll be taking the subway again I assume--hate driving downtown. I'll probably take the subway streetcar next week for my doctor's appointment, again, a short trip, Spadina to Bathurst then down to Western Hospital. A short trip--if the weather's nice I may well walk. My d-i-l took the UP Express a couple of weeks back with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted July 9, 2021 #103 Share Posted July 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said: Yes, I avoided it during the pandemic too. I took the subway from Spadina Station to Bay several weeks back to pick up a book from Indigo, then I walked home. We've been driving each other to medical appointments, vaccinations, etc. We live downtown, so once live music starts up, we'll be taking the subway again I assume--hate driving downtown. I'll probably take the subway streetcar next week for my doctor's appointment, again, a short trip, Spadina to Bathurst then down to Western Hospital. A short trip--if the weather's nice I may well walk. My d-i-l took the UP Express a couple of weeks back with no problems. I too hate driving downtown, so when music and theatre come back I will have to use the TTC if the bicycle is not an option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted July 9, 2021 #104 Share Posted July 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, gnome12 said: I too hate driving downtown, so when music and theatre come back I will have to use the TTC if the bicycle is not an option. Good for you for doing all that biking. I gave up biking in the city about 30 years ago, ha ha, although I still have bikes in Florida and at the cottage (but don't go very far any more.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 9, 2021 #105 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, gnome12 said: I too hate driving downtown, so when music and theatre come back I will have to use the TTC if the bicycle is not an option. 1 hour ago, Wendy The Wanderer said: Good for you for doing all that biking. I gave up biking in the city about 30 years ago, ha ha, although I still have bikes in Florida and at the cottage (but don't go very far any more.) please stick to the subject of this topic - Copenhagen! You’re hijacking the topic. Edited July 9, 2021 by hallasm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted July 9, 2021 #106 Share Posted July 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, hallasm said: please stick to the subject of this topic - Copenhagen! You’re hijacking the topic. Sorry. I was thinking the same thing myself. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted July 9, 2021 #107 Share Posted July 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, hallasm said: please stick to the subject of this topic - Copenhagen! You’re hijacking the topic. I'm sorry for deviating--forgot the nature of this thread. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSloan Posted July 10, 2021 #108 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Thanks for the tips re: luggage and the train to the airport. I may have to rethink transportation to the airport. Not sure yet what my luggage situation will be after a 14-day cruise 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbanrenewal Posted July 31, 2021 #109 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Since my drinking is usually limited to dinner wine I opted out of a drinks package. But NCL makes it easy to bring wine onboard so that is my plan. Does anyone know of decent wine store near port of Copenhagen? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 31, 2021 #110 Share Posted July 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, herbanrenewal said: Does anyone know of decent wine store near port of Copenhagen? Assuming port is Oceankaj - quite remote location and no wine shops nearby. If you start your cruis in Copenhagen you’ll probably arrive at least a day early - there might be better options nearby your hotel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 12, 2021 #111 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Some Copenhagen inspiration from the culture and travel medium Time Out. The 17 best things to do in Copenhagen The 12 best restaurants in Copenhagen The 11 best museums in Copenhagen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 12, 2021 #112 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Could I ask, what would be a normal cab fare from the airport into the city? We have booked at 71 Nyhavn, and they're offering a pre-booked cab for about CAD100 (about USD80.) Is it necessary or desirable to pre-book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 12, 2021 #113 Share Posted September 12, 2021 52 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said: what would be a normal cab fare from the airport into the city? US$80 is a fair Price for pre-booked taxi - Price does vary based on week day/ time of the day and also traffic - price from airport to your hotel will range between DKK 335 (US$ 53) to DKK 420 (US$ 67). Normally a taxi will be available at the airport. Taxi will accept credit card and tips nor required. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 15, 2021 #114 Share Posted September 15, 2021 The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2021 Is Out! Here is the list of Michelin restaurants 2021 in Copenhagen and neighborhoods Copenhagen: Three stars Geranium, and Noma Two stars: AOC, Alchemist, Kadeau, and Kong Hans Kælder One star: Alouette, Formel B, Kiin Kiin, Kokkeriet, and Marchal Neighborhoods Two stars: Jordnær in Gentofte One Star: Søllerød Kro in Holte. The Samuel in Hellerup and Dragsholm Slot Gourmet in Hørve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 27, 2021 #115 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) On 2/18/2020 at 7:13 PM, Ombud said: Help!! I'm totally stumped. I will be coming in 2 days before the cruise and have no idea where to stay. Which areas are better than others? I prefer mass transit so if it's less than 1000 meters to a transit stop that would be preferable as I will walk with a rolling suitcase Thank you!! I haven't been there in over a decade and places change. I've booked both Hotel Victoria and Ascot Hotel but is that an okay area? Which would you cancel -- one or both and somewhere else? Ok. Trips back after pandemic. I'm expecting / hoping for 2 nights before the cruise. I've got 2 hotels on hold: 1. Hotel Kong Frederik 1798DKR 2. Profilhotel Mercur 1660DKR I'm assuming the rates are so low because I've reserved a year out and bookings are still slow. My questions are: 1. Public transit to get from airport to either 2. Farmers markets near either (vegetarian with allergies so markets are just easiest) 3. Suggested itinerary for 3 days. It'll be my 3rd time there (month in 1970s, week in 2004). I'm seriously into people watching and I've been to Tivoli twice Thank you, stay safe / be well Edited September 27, 2021 by Ombud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 28, 2021 #116 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Torvehallerne Fresh food market in Copenhagen, DenmarkClosed Would be fantastic but site says closed, won't translate to English, so I can't tell if its an option. Looks to be in easy walking distance (under 1k) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 28, 2021 #117 Share Posted September 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Ombud said: 2. Farmers markets near either (vegetarian with allergies so markets are just easiest) Are you hotels with a kitchen, or are you just assuming that you can find ready-made foods at the farmers market, or snacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 28, 2021 #118 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Not in a hotel with kitchen (either Hotel Kong Frederik or Profilhotels Mercur). I'm solo so full scale restaurants aren't as enticing as street food. Torvehallerne looked perfect but I can't get their website to come up Never been to a farmers market where either street food or ready made (difference is whether there's seating) is not available. We have food trucks & food stalls here. Most European ones just have food stalls Edited September 28, 2021 by Ombud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 28, 2021 #119 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Ombud said: Public transit to get from airport to either Both hotel close to Central station - direct train from CPH airports - Mercur close to ‘Vesterport’ (S-train) and Frederick close to Metro station ‘Rådhuspladsen’. Torvehallerne - link: https://torvehallernekbh.dk. (In Danish language) Another option is Reffen - Refshalevej 167, 1432 København or Broens Gadekøkken Strandgade 95, 1401 København K. For other options see topic: Edited September 28, 2021 by hallasm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 28, 2021 #120 Share Posted September 28, 2021 @hallasmthose 3 options look so good!! Exactly what I'm looking for.I've got time to figure out how to get there on metro (Bart here), bus, or hop on hop off. I'm really big on public transit and appreciate that's showing possible Thank you!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted September 28, 2021 #121 Share Posted September 28, 2021 53 minutes ago, Ombud said: I've got time to figure out how to get there on metro (Bart here), bus, or hop on hop off. Google can assist. Torvehallerne in walking distance - Reffen and Broen in the same area - consider to include the Harbour bus route 992 to Refshaleøen - today with electric ships as part of the public traffic system in Copenhagen 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball fan Posted October 3, 2021 #122 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I am booked on a cruise Sept 2022. Planning to spend 3 nights in Copenhagen before boarding the ship. Friends are staying at Scandic Palace. I want to be able to meet up but don’t need to be at the same place. I was looking at Copenhagen Strand as I like the idea of being near water. I will take metro from the airport and hopefully to the ship. Unless the weather is bad, I am hoping to walk everywhere. Is the Copenhagen Strand in a good area? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted October 4, 2021 #123 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) @Baseball fanYes - Copenhagen Strand is in a very nice area - harbor side in the old part of Copenhagen and close to attractions. Metro from CPH will require change at ‘Kongens Nytorv’ - going to the cruise terminal last metro station is ‘Orient Kaj’ - you’ll then need to take a bus the last two kilometers - currently limited bus service to the cruise terminal. Edited October 4, 2021 by hallasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelhansen Posted October 5, 2021 #124 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) On 10/4/2021 at 1:22 AM, Baseball fan said: Unless the weather is bad, I am hoping to walk everywhere. September in Denmark is a tricky one when it comes to the weather. This past September, we had days with very light clouds and nearing 20C, and other days with moderate rain throughout the day and 13-15C. So prepare for heavy shifts in the weather, even with one or two days, and check the local 7-day forecast before you leave the US, so you can be just a bit prepared for the "applicable version" of September. Edited October 5, 2021 by mikkelhansen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted October 5, 2021 #125 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thanks for the heads up. (Basically cool -> cold, rainy?) Are my hotels in a safe area to walk alone at night?? I know I'm fine on the metros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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