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Excellent transit and a compact, flat city.

Where ships dock

  • Langelinie (close to the Little Mermaid)
  • Oceankaj (about 7 km north of the center)

Getting to town

From Langelinie, the Little Mermaid is a few minutes' walk and Nyhavn 20–30 minutes. From Oceankaj, take bus 25 (or 164) to Orientkaj, then the M4 metro to the center (30–40 minutes).

Metro, buses and harbor buses; a 2-zone ticket covers most trips.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: Danish krone (DKK). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.

Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.

Top sights nearby

  • Nyhavn
  • Tivoli Gardens
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Rosenborg Castle

Beaches

  • Amager Strandpark (metro)

Safety & tips

  • Watch for bike lanes.
  • Check which quay you dock at.
  • Many cruises start or end here.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

From the center to Oceankaj allow 45 minutes.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

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