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On foot: You can walk in less than 30 minutes to the city center from Langelinie Pier. Along the way, you'll pass the Little Mermaid, the bronze statue of a character from Hans Christian Andersen and the symbol of Copenhagen. You'll also pass Amalienborg Palace, the royal residence where you can watch the changing of the guard daily at noon, and the charming canal street known as Nyhavn, with its colorful old wooden schooners, outdoor restaurants and cafés. At Nyhavn, you can take a 50-minute canal cruise through the city for DKK 50 (about $8). Or continue your walk through elegant Kongens Nytorv square to Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street, Strøget.
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By bike: Everyone bikes in Copenhagen and you can too. Look for free "City Bikes" on bike racks throughout the city (including Langelinie Pier). They're easy to spot - painted in bright colors and carrying "billboard" ads on their frames and wheels. Insert a DKK 20 coin into the bike's locking mechanism and pedal away. When you return the bike to any of the 110 City Bike racks in the city, your coin will be returned.
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By bus: Bus number 26 leaves every 20 minutes from the Langelinie Pier to the city center. The ride takes approximately 15 minutes and costs DKK 15 (about $2.50) The cost of the ticket includes one transfer, which must be used within an hour. Note: You can change small amounts of currency at the Cruise Information Center.
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By waterbus: The waterbus to the city center departs from the polar bear statue at the end of the pier hourly throughout the day. A one-day ticket costs DKK 40 (about $6.50). You can hop on and off as much as you like.
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By taxi: Taxi to the city center will cost approximately DKK 70-90 (about $12-$15) and take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on the traffic.
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