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Copenhagen

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Overview: Scandinavia's largest city and historic gateway to the Baltic Sea is a dense but well organized blend of cobblestone roads, historic buildings and modern infrastructure encompassing museums, music, and cafés.

Of the many attractions, the most popular include the grand Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the beautiful and fun Tivoli Gardens amusement park. The Little Mermaid statue, near the pier, is the city's most recognizable woman.

Almost half a million passengers and 320 cruise ships a year berth at one of two cruise terminals - Langelinie Pier and Freeport Terminal - both of which are near the city centre. A cruise passenger facility is available at Langelinie pier with a tourist information centre. Contact:

Tel: +45 35 46 11 11
www.cruisecopenhagen.com
per.schmidt@cmport.com
The tourist information centre is near the Langelinie Piere terminal.

Transport: Shuttles from the two piers to the city centre are available from the cruise line although taxis are also readily available. A water taxi from Langelinie pier goes to harbour destinations. Well run buses service both terminals and depart approximately every twenty minutes from Langelinie. City bicycles can be easily borrowed from near the piers. Attractions: Strolling the historic Nyhavn streets is a popular activity as is viewing the city's history and art at the National Museum, National Gallery and Royal Museum of Fine Art. Both Rosenburg castle and Christiansborg Palace are further examples of historical architecture. After enough sightseeing, tourists find the city centre's Tivoli Gardens both a great theme park and relaxing garden setting. Restaurants:

• Tivoli Gardens - Beautiful setting for both casual or find dining.
• Norma - Nordic styles waterfront with Scandinavian cuisine.
• Café Sorgenfri - Great for a few drinks and smørrebrøds.

Best dish: smorgasbord

Shopping: Strolling the main streets and window shopping is the best means of shopping. The most popular shopping district includes the five pedestrian streets of Strøget although souvenirs can be found throughout the city. For well known retailers and high end fashion the department stores of Magasin and Illum make for luxurious browsing. A waterfront shopping mall also has a variety of shops.

Best buy: Lego or Royal Copenhagen porcelain

Excursions:

• Visit Legoland Billund
• Relive Hamlet in Kronborg Castle
• Be a beach bum at North Zealand
• Relax in Malmö
• Pillage towns on a Viking tour