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Københavns Havn (Port of Copenhagen), Nordre Toldbod 24 (tel: (33) 479 999; fax: (33) 479 954; website: www.cphport.dk), is Denmark's largest port and the most important cruise destination in Northern Europe. Most cruise ships dock along Langelinie pier.

Ferry services: High-speed catamarans to Malmö in Sweden (45 minutes) are run by Pilen (tel: (33) 321 260; fax: (33) 322 794) and depart from Havnegade 28 on the hour Monday to Friday 0900-2300, with additional sailings on Friday and Saturday at 0900 and 0100. A one-way adult ticket costs Dkk35 Monday to Thursday and Dkk45 Friday to Sunday. Although the ferry is marketed as a commuter service, many Danes and Swedes seem to use it as a booze-cruise. An alternative service is run by Scandlines (tel: (35) 290 200; website: www.scandlines-fragt.dk) - holders of the Copenhagen Card (see Public Transport section) are entitled to a discount on this service. There are also services to Oslo (travel time -16 hours) run by Danish Seaways (tel: (33) 423 000; fax: (33) 154 993) and services to Swinoujscie, Poland (journey time-ten hours) run by Polferries (tel: (33) 114 645; fax: (33) 119 578).

The cruise season starts on 11 May and ends on 19 September. Most cruise ships that dock in Copenhagen are heading for the Norwegian fjords or the Baltic.

Bornholmstrafikken (tel: (33) 131 866) runs daily ferry services between Copenhagen and Ronne on the island of Bornholm in the Baltic (journey time - seven hours).

Transport to the city: The port is a few minutes walk from the centre of Copenhagen, four kilometres (2.5 miles) from Central Station and 15km (nine miles) from the airport. Bus route 26E passes along Havnegade past the ferry terminal and taxis are readily available.



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