Copenhagen, Denmark
This scenic tour is ideal for those passengers who have been to Copenhagen before, as it takes us away from the city, to experience some of the more rural Danish charm.
We shall travel approximately 12 kilometres (7½ miles) to Dragør – one of Denmark's oldest and quaintest fishing villages. With our guide, we will take a leisurely stroll through the cobblestone back streets of this historic village, and arrive at the bustling harbour. The well-preserved state of the town is due to the fact that conservation work was started in 1934. In 1968 parking became prohibited in the old district, and in 1978 Dragør became Denmark's first pedestrianised town. After our guided tour we shall have some free time to explore the village on our own, or perhaps to visit some of the small handicraft shops that line the main street.
One of the highlights of the tour is the fantastic view of the Oresund Bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden. The 16 kilometre (10 mile) bridge opened in 2000 and has an average of 12,000 vehicles, as well as rail traffic, using it daily. The bridge can be seen from the coastal road to and from the village, and from the village itself.
Refreshments of coffee or tea and a Danish pastry will be served at a harbour front hotel, before our return to Copenhagen and our ship.
TOUR NOTES: Walking on this tour is considered easy – a short walking tour at a leisurely pace, and optional walking at passengers’ own discretion. Please note, however, that the streets in Dragør are all cobblestone so may not be suitable for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchairs. We shall spend approximately one and a half hours in Dragør – including the refreshment stop.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2009 CHRISTMAS CRUISES
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