DnA151826 Posted March 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi all, we will be cruising May 31st on Holland Eurodam. I've been on cruises before but this is my first time leaving from another country instead of the us. Does anyone have any helpful tips for us? Suggestions for hotels (under $240)? Does anyone know where the port is for Holland (I understand there are three ports here)? Sights to see? (We will be with our 1 year old, but he's very good so he shouldn't be a problem) We are extremely new to this portion of Europe, we were in south Europe 2 years ago for 3-4 weeks. So this is all new and a bit overwhelming. :rolleyes: We are hoping to stay in Copenhagen 2-3 nights before the cruise to enjoy the beautiful city. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted March 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I did check at Copenhagen Poprt web - link - put no infor for May 31 yet There are three port locations - but all in the same area North of Copenhagen: Copenhagen Freeport, Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod. I'll recommend at hotel in City center - and then take taxi/train to the ship Hotels - I normally use Scandic - link to Scandic Copenhagen For things to see: Shopping area at Strøget, Royal Palace and the Guard Change, Tivoli Gardens, Christiana (famous freetown of Copenhagen), Castles of North Zealand (Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleroed ), Canal Tour and Nyhavn, Open Air History Museum, LouisianaMuseum of Art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted March 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2013 You need to look at this thread, it has wonderful information on Copenhagen and CC member Danish Viking who lives in Copenhagen answers questions there. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1772831 We are also sailing from Copenhagen for the first time in May and I have found wonderful information there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBaycruiser Posted March 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I did check at Copenhagen Poprt web - link - put no infor for May 31 yet There are three port locations - but all in the same area North of Copenhagen: Copenhagen Freeport, Langelinie, Nordre Toldbod. I'll recommend at hotel in City center - and then take taxi/train to the ship Hotels - I normally use Scandic - link to Scandic Copenhagen For things to see: Shopping area at Strøget, Royal Palace and the Guard Change, Tivoli Gardens, Christiana (famous freetown of Copenhagen), Castles of North Zealand (Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleroed ), Canal Tour and Nyhavn, Open Air History Museum, LouisianaMuseum of Art. Actually, the list has been posted under cruise ships: http://www.cmport.com/ships-in-port/cruise-ships/~/media/docs/business%204/cruise%20passenger%20information/cruise%20calls%2020132014_march%207th%202013.ashx The Eurodam will be at C254- Freeport -that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde1981 Posted March 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Definitely check out the Wonderful Copenhagen thread. I find it very useful in answering all of my questions. My husband and I are booked at The Square hotel which is near Tivoli and City Hall. I believe it is under the $250/night you were looking at. I booked straight with the hotel and received free breakfast during our stay. As far as what to do check out the Copenhagen.com website it is super useful. You will probably want to buy the Copenhagen Card for transportation and sight seeing. I'm still working on my touring plan (which is at home right now) so I will post that later. I think Thursday we're planning on doing Stroget, Nyhavn, and possibly a canal tour. Friday - The Little Mermaid statue, the fountain (forgot name), Rosenborg & Amelienborg to see guard change, see the crown jewels collection, Tivoli at night. Saturday - drawing a blank for the morning then the cruise ship that afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish viking Posted March 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I just looked at some hotel from the 28th to 31th of may, i do assume that 240 USD is per night. There are some cheap hotels but the ones i can recommend are.... Hotel Kong Arthur - 561 dollars (normally 801) Ibsens Hotel - 416 dollars (594) Hotel Opera - 518 dollars (773) Copenhagen Strand Hotel - 638 dollars (911) Best Western Mercur - 549 dollars Avenue Hotel - 622 dollars Stay Copenhagen - 705 dollars (846) Wake Up Copenhagen - 467 dollars Copenhagen Plaza - 749 dollars Adina Apartment Hotel Copenhagen - 508 dollars (682) Savoy Hotel - 817 dollars Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers - 697 dollars Radisson Blu Falconer - 702 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DnA151826 Posted March 21, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thank you all for the help!! These are great places for me to start my planning :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde1981 Posted March 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I found the prelim plan but not my notes on which buses to take where. Grr. Thursday City Hall area - walk around a little since hotel is across the street Stroget - walk around and lunch (probably Cafe Petersborg) Round Tower (Rundetaarn) - open till 8pm National Museum or Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek - Maybe depends on map location Nyhavn - Canal Tour and Dinner or dinner at Christianshavn Friday Little Mermaid Statue Gefion Fountain Amalienborg Rosenborg Ida Davidsen - Lunch (reservations required 140cm menu!) Christianshavn - maybe Hans Christian Andersen Statue Tivoli Gardens for dinner - open till 12:30am Saturday National Museum or Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Board ship Return from Ship Debark ship Hit Airport to check in for next day flight (and leave luggage) check in at Cottage Farm outside of Copenhagen Visit Viking Ship Museum Tour around Dragor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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