Dodger55 Posted August 25, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I would really like advice on whether to book excursions at the following ports of call please. Oslo, Copenhagen, Tallin, Helsinki, Visby and Skagen. I am happy just wandering if within walking distance but I have no idea if this is possible from the ports. I am sailing with MSC. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 25, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Visby and Tallin are great places to wander around on your own. Enjoy! I'm not sure about the other ports but I'm sure you'll get more advice from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 25, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Lets start with some research on the Northern Europe board, here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/116-northern-europe-amp-baltic-sea/ Sometimes it depends on where you are docking...for example, there are two docking areas in Copenhagen...one is walkable to some sites. Hop on Hop off buses stop at both, when a ship is in port. As mentioned, Tallin is walkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted August 25, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2022 No need for excursions - maybe a shuttle or public transpor. Helsinki is in an industrial area - shuttle for a fee to center - then walkable Copenhagen depend on docking location - post ship and date. Either bus/train to city or just walkable - once in City very walkable. Skagen in general walkable - alternative is public bus to some remote sights. Oslo - also depending on docking location but in general walkable. You need to do some research. More details here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/116-northern-europe-amp-baltic-sea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted August 25, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I use a few tools. First I map my dock on google maps and put it into street view mode to get an idea of where I will be. There are also quite a few websites and YouTubers who show walking directions with descriptions. Notably Port Monkeys and Cruisebe on YouTube, Whatisinport.com, Tom’s Port Guides. I also use AllTrails as many locals will post nice walks in their cities, I understand GPS my city does the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted August 25, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2022 We have not been to Visby or Skagen, but did the rest on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho_proudfoot Posted August 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) Tallinn is one of my favorite cities!. On a cruise stop, you will want to visit the Old Town. The excursions desk on the ship, and the tour touts by the gangway will tell you " it's too far to walk ". It isn't. It's on a hill (Tompea, iirc) and you can literally see it in front of you. It's about a 20/25 minute stroll ( it is uphill, if you have mobility issues ). Once in the wonderfully preserved Old Town (a UNESCO world heritage site) there's much to see and do, especially around the medieval Town Hall Square. Plenty of places to eat and drink while there ( if you can find it, I'd recommend the Hell Hunt pub (actually means 'pale dog') They brew their own beer here ( a light golden brew and a stronger dark beer). Edited August 26, 2022 by Sancho_proudfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolittle Posted August 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2022 The first four are easy D.I.Y. ports (if you can walk a lot) never been to the last two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted August 27, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Copenhagen - If your ship is at the Langelinie Terminal, you will be right near the Little Mermaid. It is an easy and enjoyable walk through Kastellet, by Amalienborg Palace and along the Storget. If you go all the way to City Hall square, it will be about 2 miles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted August 27, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2022 23 minutes ago, ldubs said: Copenhagen - If your ship is at the Langelinie Terminal, you will be right near the Little Mermaid. It is an easy and enjoyable walk through Kastellet, by Amalienborg Palace and along the Storget. If you go all the way to City Hall square, it will be about 2 miles. Rick Steves has called The Little Mermaid the most overrated tourist attraction in the world. I agree with him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted August 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, ontheweb said: Rick Steves has called The Little Mermaid the most overrated tourist attraction in the world. I agree with him. Me too. Stop. Look. Then continue walking. Haha It isn't the original. Someone stole the head off the original. So we now see a replacement head. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolittle Posted August 28, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2022 7 hours ago, ontheweb said: Rick Steves has called The Little Mermaid the most overrated tourist attraction in the world. I agree with him. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoLoco1 Posted August 28, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2022 As everywhere, it depends how well you can walk AND if you want the comfort of Gangplank to Gangplank handholding. Tour buses aren’t for everybody.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 28, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I think Visby and Skagen are tender ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted August 28, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, puppycanducruise said: I think Visby and Skagen are tender ports. No, Only if many ships in port. Edited August 28, 2022 by hallasm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted August 28, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2022 14 hours ago, dolittle said: Ditto The "I wish I had not wasted my time going to see the Little Mermaid group" seems to be growing. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted August 28, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, ontheweb said: The "I wish I had not wasted my time going to see the Little Mermaid group" seems to be growing. LOL In my view it is cool having statues like that around. It is just not the "must see" attraction that all the hype is about. For first time visitors I think it is probably almost obligatory to see it. It is one of those tick the box and move on attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted August 29, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 6:30 AM, Dodger55 said: I would really like advice on whether to book excursions at the following ports of call please. Oslo, Copenhagen, Tallin, Helsinki, Visby and Skagen. I am happy just wandering if within walking distance but I have no idea if this is possible from the ports. I am sailing with MSC. Thank you. @Dodger55 Your thread has been moved to a more correct forum where it will be on topic. Hope this will be helpful and glad to have you aboard Cruise Critic! Happy sails, Host Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezu Posted August 29, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 2:59 PM, hallasm said: No need for excursions - maybe a shuttle or public transpor. Helsinki is in an industrial area - shuttle for a fee to center - then walkable That industrial area feel only applies to Hernesaari, which is common docking site for cruise ships (especially the larger ones), but it is not the only location for cruise ships in Helsinki, some ships do use also Eteläsatama (South Harbour), especially Katajanokka side, which is much closer to the city centre, especially the older empire style parts around the Market Square and Senate Square. Also worth a mention that the industrial feel of Hernesaari may some day disappear as there plans to renovate the area, build mainly residential building on the lots that were earlier occupied by cargo harbour related businesses. There has been also plans for a proper cruise terminal. Although these building projects probably won't get into full swing in the next few years as there has been some setbacks on city planning process for the area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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