Copenhagen opens new cruise lounge

[drwong]

Copenhagen opens new cruise lounge SeaTrade Insider 22/05/2006 Cruise passengers can relax at a new lounge in the heart of Copenhagen, opened in cooperation with Cruise Copenhagen Network. The venue includes a room where the Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen used to stay, complete with its original furniture.

The lounge is located in the Magasin department store at Kongens Nytorv 13.

Complimentary coffee, tea or water and international newspapers and magazines are available by showing a cabin card or cruise ticket to the lounge hostess. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month. A cruise lounge previously operated at the Royal Copenhagen store for a number of years.

[Juliadlf]

What is the purpose of the lounge? Nice idea but what do people typically use it for?

 

Thanks

Julia

[Wormy53]

I am guessing that the lounge is used to hold onto luggage and wait to be able to board. Our ship doesn't disembark until 9pm. Some people may not fly into the city early. After a long transatlantic flight, it might also be a place to get a quick nap. (we're going in July - I'll let you know)

[beachgal]

I think I also read somewhere that if you're shopping, you could drop off packages to be held at the lounge until you're ready to go back to the ship. Anybody else hear this?

[Juliadlf]

I am guessing that the lounge is used to hold onto luggage and wait to be able to board. Our ship doesn't disembark until 9pm. Some people may not fly into the city early. After a long transatlantic flight, it might also be a place to get a quick nap. (we're going in July - I'll let you know)

 

We sail in August so that would be great if you came back to let us know what the lounge is for.

Thanks

Julia

[luvnorway]

Washrooms!

[Wormy53]

We sail in August so that would be great if you came back to let us know what the lounge is for.

Thanks

Julia

 

Will do!

[irsdcc]

The Strøget looks like an excellent place for shopping as no traffic.

 

This website http://www.cruisecopenhagen.com/faq/ says:

 

Where is Copenhagen's "Cruise Lounge" located?

The Cruise Lounge is located midway along the pedestrian street, Strøget, situated at the square Amager Torv (you'll know you're there when you see the crane fountain). Show the wait staff proof that you're a cruise passenger (your boarding card, for example) for complimentary coffee or tea. Be sure to sign the guestbook.

 

You'll find some of the city's most popular shops adjacent: Illums Bolighus featuring Danish design, and the flagship stores of Royal Copenhagen Porcelain and Georg Jensen silver. Should you make a purchase, you can leave it at the cruise lounge to pick up later.

 

Does Copenhagen have a central shopping district?

The main shopping areas are situated at and around Europe's longest pedestrian street, called Strøget. The entrance to Strøget is approximately 30 minutes walk from the Langelinie Pier and one hour walk from the Freeport. Strøget runs from Kongens Nytorv square to Rådhuspladsen (Town Hall Square), about 1 mile.

 

To get to Strøget from the Langelinie Pier take local bus number 26, which departs every 20 minutes to Strøget.

 

You can also go by waterbus, which departs from the polar bear statue at the end of the pier. The waterbus will also take you to Fisketorvet, which is a large mall with all kinds of shops, restaurants, and movie theaters.

 

From the Freeport Terminal to Kongens Nytorv, where Strøget begins, shuttle buses are usually available. (See sections on how to get to the city center from Langelinie Pier and the Freeport.)

 

The following can be used as guidelines for opening hours of shops in the city:

 

Monday-Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

Friday 10 am - 7 pm

Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday closed

 

Some of the large department stores have extended opening hours, and some are open on Sundays, especially during the cruise season (May-September).

 

There is a nice shopping promenade at the Langelinie Pier with all kinds of shops, casual cafes and more. Open every day from 11 am - 6 pm.

[beachgal]

irsdcc,

Thanks for the info, very helpful!!