Denmark Cruise Ports
The Kingdom of Denmark, or Danmark as it is known locally, is the southernmost Scandinavian country that is a mix of both a peninsula (Jutland) that links to Germany and an archipelago of nearly 450 islands including Zealand, Funen, and North Jutland.
As a Nordic country, Denmark offers lots of natural beauty and as mostly a group of islands with a long seafaring history, the country has lots of great ports spread around its shores including many which has the ability to accept cruise ships.
The countries capital city of Copenhagen, is also its largest and also the main tourist city in the country so it will come as no surprise that the city is also the home to the leading cruise terminal in the country offering a range of holidays from the world’s leading lines whilst also been a popular port of call on cruises of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and of the Baltics.
There is lots to see and experience in Denmark whilst also enjoying the relaxed and friendly culture of the Nordic region and perhaps best of all, as a relatively small nation, it is easy to explore and take in lots of the country whilst on a day ashore from your cruise.
For those heading into the Baltic Sea and either cruising past Copenhagen or departing from the capital either to start your holiday or after a stop, holidaymakers get to sail under the incredibly impressive Oresund Bridge which connects Denmark to Malmo in Sweden.
Cruises To Denmark
Cruise Holidays To Denmark
Denmark is ideally located for cruises directly from the United Kingdom as it sits just across the North Sea from our shores whilst it also sits in the entrance to the Baltic Sea, perfect for cruises of the Baltics, and it is also a great port of call for those heading to Scandinavia and Northern Europe.
That makes for lots of choice when it comes to all aspects of cruising with the majority of cruise lines that operate out of the UK offering at least 1 cruise a year calling into the country, with many offering a number of itineraries throughout the year.
The countries main cruise port is located in Copenhagen and that makes it a popular destination to fly to and holidays starting and ending in the city as you can then add on a few days holiday in the city and enjoy all that the popular tourist hotspot of Copenhagen has to offer.
Most cruises from Copenhagen head around Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea whilst some head to the Norwegian Fjords.
From time to time it is possible to do a repositioning cruise starting and ending in the country and then sail back to or from the UK to help minimise your days at sea.
Denmark Cruise Guide
Our cruise guide brings you all of the information that you need with regards to a Danish cruise holiday as no matter if you have already booked your cruise to the country and are researching what there is to do in port or if you are trying to decide if the country is right for you or which port is the right one for you, our in-depth guides bring you all of the information you need to make an informed decision and to make the most of your cruise to Denmark.
Popular Ports
Denmark is home to many great ports of call but here are our picks of the top ports in the country.
The port of Copenhagen is the home of cruising in Denmark and is now one of the leading cruise ports in Europe.
There are a number of berth, fantastic turnaround facilities and a modern terminal for those starting and ending in the city and the great news is that no matter where you dock in Copenhagen, you will be close to the city centre which makes it easy to explore on your own.
Copenhagen is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region and has lots to offer visitors and for many it is one of the highlights of a cruise of the region, especially if you continue past the port and under the Oresund Bridge.
The island of Bornholm is located to the east of the main Danish archipelago in the Baltic Sea and offers the chances to enjoy a traditional Danish experience with the islands main industry’s still been farming, arts and crafts, glass production and pottery whilst the island is also home to a number of Danish round churches.
There are a small number of cruises that stop in the port town of Ronne throughout the summer.
Skagen is a small town at the northern tip of the Jutland peninsula that offers stunning views, beautiful sandy beaches, and the chance to explore a number of World War 2 related sites of interest before strolling the streets of the town centre and taking in traditional buildings.
Aarhus is a small city and port on the east coast of Jutland which is known as one of the most historic cities in Denmark and features lots for visitors to enjoy including a Botanical Garden, an open-air museum with traditional wooden houses and a leading arts museum featuring global works.
Fredericia is located in south-eastern Jutland and is part of the ‘Triangle Region’ along with nearby cities of Kolding and Vejle.
The city has been militarily important since being fortified after the 30 years war and still features a large barracks.
Popular Cruise Lines
The majority of cruise lines that operate in Europe offers itineraries that take in Denmark with the likes of Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Princess Cruises, Holland America Lines (HAL), Oceania Cruises, Seabourn Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises amongst the most popular international brands whilst ‘home’ lines such as P&O Cruises, Fred Olsen and Saga Cruises all offer trips to Denmark.
Denmark
Location: Northern Europe
Capital City: Copenhagen
Currency: Krone
Language: Danish (English Widely Spoken)
Demonym(s): Danish, Dane
Top Ports: Copenhagen, Skagen, Fredericia, Bornholm Island
Denmark is a great mix of Northern European culture along with Nordic ways that make for a great place to visit.
The capital city of Copenhagen is a great destination and is almost the perfect sized city for a cruise port of call as whilst it is big enough to have lots on offer to make sure that no matter what you like to do on a day ashore you can do it, it is small enough to be able to walk around town and take in all of the sights and truly experience a day like a local.
Many cruises will stop in Copenhagen but will also offer a secondary stop in the country, usually in a more rural location such as Skagen which allows you to enjoy both sides of Danish modern day life.
Best Time To Visit
Although the weather can be changeable, from hour to hour, there is lots to do inside and outside, especially in Copenhagen but to enjoy Denmark at its best, the main cruising season of April to October is the best time to visit the country, although there are a number of cruises that run in November and December to take in Christmas Markets both in Copenhagen and around the region.
Cruises From UK
There are plenty of options for those wanting to visit the cruise ports of Denmark on a cruise holiday directly from the United Kingdom.
Cruise itineraries heading to the Baltics, to Scandinavia and to Northern Europe all take in ports in the country, with most lines sailing in the region offering stops in Copenhagen, including overnight ones.
There are also several repositioning routes sailing between the UK and Denmark for those who want to spend more time exploring the Baltic Sea.
Cruises From Southampton
Whilst it is often possible to visit Denmark directly from a number of cruise ports in the UK, the majority of lines and itineraries are from the port of Southampton.
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