Hello
I am flying via Copenhagen in a couple of weeks. I have a near 7 hour layover. Yes the joy of a cheap flight. Can someone share with me if I would be able take a quick look in town and get back for my Krakow flight. And if so the best way to do so?
Thanks
Yes, if your flight is on time, you should have plenty of time to see a bit of Copenhagen. Copenhagen airport is not too big (by international airport standards, anyway), and it's not too far from the city center, so it's pretty easy to get in and out.
The airport is served by both the Metro and the train system. Which one you should take depends on where you want to go, which depends on what you want to do.
You can take the Metro to Kongens Nytorv, which is right next to the famous harbor Nyhavn. (If you've seen pictures of Copenhagen with the rows of brightly colored houses along the water, that's Nyhavn.) From there, you can take a boat tour of the harbor, which will give you a glimpse of the Little Mermaid statue and some other famous sites. Look for the "Netto" company instead of its more expensive competitor. Their tours cost 40 kr (about US$6 - a bargain), last about an hour, and leave frequently throughout the day.
Or you can take the train to the main train station, which is 200 m from the Tourist Information center. There are walking tours that leave from the TI at certain hours of the morning, which may be of interest to you depending on the timing of your flights. The train station is also across the street from the Tivoli Gardens amusement park.
Alternatively, Kongens Nytorv, the main train station, and Norreport station (served by both the trains and the Metro) are all good starting points to walk around the city on your own, if you have a good map and know where you're going.
Excellent information. If my Norwegian flight arrives on time from LAX I should have afternoon and early evening. Metro and walking tour seams like a good idea. That way I can control my time and get back to airport with plenty of time. Much English language signage on metro / train?
And yes the airport is small. I spent 4 hours there in November. Other option is one of the 3rd party run lounges.
I never actually took the Metro, but I had no problem finding my way around on the trains (and I don't speak a word of Danish). Everything is either signed in English or intuitively easy to figure out. And the Metro is not very extensive - there are only two lines - so it should be almost impossible to end up in the wrong place.
Thanks KHbuzzard for the good information.
Tram line sounds like Warsaw - one in each direction.
I like to pack my day pack inside my carry on (Ospry Porter 46) for moments like this. Drop my carry on at the airport and head in. So basically if the weather and airlines cooperate is worth a try.
I found a local guide using Showaround and she says is 20 min. Easy. Actually arranged for a 3 hour tour. And back in time for flight. I hope.
