Copenhagen
An exciting and trendy city
Split by lakes and surrounded by sea, an energetic and hip waterside vibe permeates Copenhagen, one of Northern Europe’s most user-friendly (and trendy) capitals.Copenhagen city centre is waiting to be enjoyed on an MSC Northern Europe cruise excursion. It’s a welcoming, compact city with a centre largely given over to pedestrians (and cyclists) and an emphasis by day on café culture and top-notch museums.The historic core of the city is Slotsholmen, originally the site of the twelfth-centurycastle and now home to the huge Christiansborg complex.
Just across the Slotsholmen Kanal to the north is the medieval maze of Indre By (“inner city”), while to the south the island of Christianshavn is adorned with cutting-edge architecture in addition to the alternative enclave of Christiania.
North-east of Indre By are the royal quarters of KongensHave and Frederiksstaden, while to the west the expansive Rådhuspladsen leads via Tivoli Gardens to Central Station and the hotspots of Vesterbro and Nørrebro. Just off hectic Vesterbrogade outside the station is Copenhagen’s most famous attraction, Tivoli, an entertaining mixture of landscaped gardens, outdoor concerts and fairground rides.
A shore excursion on your MSC Northern Europe cruise can be the opportunity to discover Helsingør’s Kronborg Castle too. The present castle dates from the sixteenth century when it jutted into the sound as a formidable warning to passing ships not to consider dodging the toll, and it remains a grand affair, enhanced immeasurably by its setting; the interior, particularly the royal chapel, is spectacularly ornate.
Beneath the castle are the casemates, gloomy cavernous rooms that served as soldiers’ quarters during times of war.
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TRAVEL TO THE Copenhagen CRUISE TERMINAL
Cruise Terminal Oceankaj:
Oceankaj, 2150 København, Denmark
From the South:
Approaching the city, take Kalvebod Brygge and then Niels Juels Gade toward the centre. Continue straight on to Kongens Nytorv, then Bredgade for 1 Km and slightly turn left to Grønningen. Turn right at Folke Bernadottes Allé (just before the Østerport train station) and continue straight on along Kalkbrænderihavnsgade and turn right on Sundkrogsgade (at the PFA red brick building). Drive along Sundkrogsgade and Færgehavnsvej. Turn right on Baltikavej which will become Oceanvej, until you reach the port terminals.
From the North:
It is easy to find the new terminal building when arriving by car from the north. Upon reaching the city, proceed straight down Lyngbyvejen and then turn left at Nordhavnsvej. Join Strandvænget and turn left on Sundkrogsgade. Drive along Sundkrogsgade and Færgehavnsvej. Turn right on Baltikavej which will become Oceanvej, until you reach the port terminals.
Reaching the port by metro is the fastest option if you are in the city or coming from Lufthavn Airport.
The closest metro stop to Ocenakaj Port is Orientkaj station, with the Metro 4 (blue line).
At Orientkaj station, please walk towards Sundkrogsgade and look for the yellow and blue bus stop. A free shuttle service runs every 30 minutes and will take you directly to Oceankaj Terminal 1 (free shuttle service runs until 14:00, afterwards you can take the 164 regular bus service).
- The nearest station for Oceankaj Port is Østerport station (lines A, B, C & E). If you arrive by train to this station, please follow the signs to combine with the Metro service, at the same station. Take Metro 4 (blue line), direction Orientkaj. Orientkaj is the final stop for this metro line. At Orientkaj station, please walk towards Sundkrogsgade and look for the yellow and blue bus stop. A free shuttle service runs every 30 minutes and will take you directly to Oceankaj Terminal 1 (free shuttle service runs until 14:00, afterwards you can take the 164 regular bus service).
- The nearest train station for Langelinie Pier is Østerport Station, which is an 18 minutes’ walk away to Langelinie Pier. Alternately, outside Østerport station, look for the bus sign number 27, which will get you closer to Langelinie Pier, only a 5 minutes’ walk away.
- As a third alternative, there a taxi rank outside the station which could be used to reach either port.
- You can also request the MSC Transfer service by calling our contact centre or your travel agent.
Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport (https://www.cph.dk/en) is about 40 minutes away from the port, depending on the traffic.
A taxi rank in front of the Arrivals area is available 24/07.
If you prefer to take the public transportation service follow these instructions:
Take the Metro 2 (yellow line) towards the city, until Kogens Nytorv station. At Kogens Nytorv follow the signs to the Metro 4 (blue line) direction Orientkaj. At Orientkaj station, please walk towards Sundkrogsgade and look for the yellow and blue bus stop. A free shuttle service runs every 30 minutes and will take you directly to Oceankaj Terminal 1 (free shuttle service runs until 14:00, afterwards you can take the 164 regular bus service).
You can also request the MSC Transfer service by calling our contact center or your travel agent. Fly&Cruise guests have their transfer included in the package.
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