Copenhagen

Copenhagen


The Royal City of Copenhagen, founded in 1167 is at the heart of the oldest kingdom in the world and has been Denmark’s capital since 1417. This European metropolis is the largest city in Scandinavia. It has an efficient public transport system and cruise piers just a few minutes from the city centre. Copenhagen has: history, culture and beauty, excellent shore excursions, professional guides for shore excursions, international and first class hotels, restaurants in historic settings, ‘Ströget’, the world’s oldest and longest pedestrian street; shopping with 15-20% tax-savings, Copenhagen Card with free entrance to museums and free, unlimited travel by bus and rail.The Copenhagen international airport is less than five miles from the city centre. The Port offers five cruise passenger terminals and for transit the well known Langelinie. A new pier extension of a 1.100m quay to be operational from 2013 enabling Copenhagen to remain the leading cruise port in Northern Europe.



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Copenhagen upgrades infrastructure as numbers hit all-time high

Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) will break its own records with more calls (376) and more passengers (840,000) this year than ever before but it is already preparing the way for more.

In May 2013 a 1,100m-long and 70m-wide dedicated cruise pier will be opened to be followed in 2014 by the completion of three terminal buildings, each of 3,300 m2.

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Copenhagen goes from strength to strength

Copenhagen has once again set a new record in 2011, numbering 368 calls, 770,000 passengers and 200,000 crew members.Read more

Turnarounds up by 18% in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has 173 turnaround calls this year compared to 135 in 2010, a rise of about 18%. Total calls number 370 compared to 304 last year and passenger numbers will reach 770,000, up on 662,000 last year.

The Danish port will be hosting Happy Cruises and SeaDream Yacht Club on turnaround cruises for the first time this year. The former called for the first time on May 29 with Gemini, just a few months after the decision was taken to include Copenhagen on the itinerary.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sun is doing 18 turnarounds, using MSN of Malta as its handling agent.

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Lat: 55°4'12" N

Lon: 12°37'12" E

Port Contact

Containervej 9
2100 Copenhagen, Denmark

Phone:+45 35 46 11 07
E-Mail:arnt.moller@cmport.com
Web:http://www.cmport.com


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):9.7
Max. Air draught (m):no restrictions
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:no
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:0.3 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):12
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Attraction & Excursions

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid. A gift from Carl Jacobsen to the city of Copenhagen, this bronze statue was unveiled at the Langelinie Harbourfront Promenade back in 1913.

Tivoli

Tivoli gardens display a wealth of flowers, and at night thousands of lights sparkle from the trees. Open since 1843, Tivoli is one of the world's oldest amusement parks.

Strøget

Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city. Strøget is the world's longest pedestrian street with a wealth of shops.

Nyhavn

Nyhavn, meaning New Haven, was originally a busy commercial port where ships from all over the world would dock. In summer Nyhavn is a popular hangout for dining and drinks.