Copenhagen CONVENIENCE, OPENNESS, ACCESIBILITY!

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1 CONVENIENCE, OPENNESS, ACCESIBILITY! BELOVED QUEEN, WORLD-CLASS GASTRONOMY AND EXTRAORDINARY CRAFTMANSHIP Copenhagen is the epitome of the New Nordic, where old traditions blend with new trends. Old, beautiful castles go hand in hand with new award winning architecture. The New Nordic cuisine is more popular than ever before and Danish gastronomy is thriving with 15 Michelin starred restaurants. Copenhagen s beautiful city centre is literally at your feet as you step off the ship. Everything within easy walking distance. Visit the home of Queen Margrethe II, Amalienborg Palace, or Rosenborg Castle with the crown Jewels all within minutes of each other. Peruse modern architecture or the 160 year old, unforgettable Tivoli Gardens. 1

2 CONVENIENCE, OPENNESS, ACCESIBILITY! Go see The Little Mermaid by the beautiful waterfront, sample world-class gastronomy, explore the museums, leafy parks, stroll by the idyllic canals, or shop to your heart s desire. Go explore some of Copenhagen s hot spots: Hans Christian Andersen lived at the picturesque canal Nyhavn, writing his world-famous fairy tales. Or venture into a world of delicacies at Torvehallerne, where more than 60 stands at Copenhagen s biggest food market offers great variety. For a different experience, visit The Meatpacking District, once a bustling workplace, now a bustling night scene with trendy nightlife, galleries, and high-end restaurants. Pay a visit to trendy Christianshavn, with its unique, maritime atmosphere and dine at the world-famous Michelin starred restaurant, Noma. The city has a relaxed and open-minded atmosphere and the guides, staff and people you meet are easy-going, helpful and English speaking. Copenhagen is a renowned green city where the air is crisp and the light is beautiful. Read more Feel free to use all information on this page in your marketing materials 2

3 QUICK FACTS Language: Danish Distance from pier to city center: Langelinie: 2,3 km Ocean Quay: 7,2 km Nrd. Toldbord Quay: 2,7 km Freeport Terminal: 4,6 km Transportation to/from airport: Taxis, Metro, shuttles, buses and limousines are available (12 km to International Airport from city center, 10 minutes by train from Central Station, 30 minutes by taxi). Currency: Danish Krona DKK Transport to/from city center: Bus 26, Taxis Copenhagen brochure: ocs/ _-_cphmagasin_issue Downloadable map : ocs/ _cruisemap_eng_issuu 3

4 SELECTED ATTRACTIONS The Little Mermaid: H. C. Andersen s fairytale legend, beautifully situated by the waterfront. Carlsberg: World famous brewery now museum and home to on trend art galleries and eateries. Visit Carlsberg 4

5 SELECTED ATTRACTIONS Amalienborg Palace: Home of Queen Margrethe II and the Amalienborg Museum. Open for guided tours. Christiansborg Palace: Home to the Danish Parliament and to 11 exquisite tapestries, portraying Danish history. Guided tours. Amalienborg Palace Tivoli: 160 year old legendary amusement park and idyllic gardens right in the 5

6 EXCITING EXTRAS Noma: Flagship of New Nordic Cuisine, Noma has been crowned as best restaurant in the world for three years in a row. Danish Design Centre: Exhibitions of classic as well as modern, award winning Danish Design. Freetown Christiania: Leafy, former naval area taken over by hippies in 1971: Only freetown in the world. Noma 6

7 EXCITING EXTRAS Nyhavn: 17th century waterfront: Beautiful wooden ships, excellent eateries, sailors ambiance. The Black Diamond : Modern architectural add-on to the ancient Royal Danish Library, stunning black marble and glass facade. Nyhavn Photo Credit - Cees Van Roeden 7

8 VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS Classic & Popular CPH & Canals: Beautiful canal boat ride, The Little Mermaid, The Royal Palace, The Opera House, Nyhavn Canal, Christiansborg (Parliament) and more. CPH & Carlsberg: Visit Carlsberg s original brewery: Sample specialty beer at the brewery s bar. On route to Carlsberg we visit The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace home to the world s Royal North Zealand: Frederiksborg Castle - the Danish National Historical Museum. Fredensborg Palace Royal Family s summer residence. UNESCO World Heritage castle Kronborg Castle; Christianshavn Maritime feeling, idyllic canals 8

9 VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS New & Adventurous Poverty Walks: Unique, alternative city walk: People of the streets guide special city walking tours to tell the tales of the overlooked people and parts of town. One of the many cozy squares in the city centre 9

10 CONTACTS Tel Nørregade 7B DK-1165 Copenhagen K, Denmark