Scandi dock star

The ship docks in the southern part of Copenhagen port and means a 30-minute stroll to the city centre, via the “The Most Photographed Woman in Denmark”.

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Yes, of course the Little Mermaid statue, which is slightly underwhelming but draws huge crowds of tourists for that essential Copenhagen photo opp.

It's a grand-looking city of canals, redbrick older buildings, some modern development around the port mostly, but overall such a handsome, clean place and a pleasure to walk around - not least as the numerous local cyclists actually stop at red lights and pedestrian crossings.

We'd been a couple of times before, but not to the world-renowned Tivoli Gardens, a jolly city centre oasis of ponds, gardens, bars and restaurants and 30-plus theme park rides.

That was first on the list and we sauntered around, whizzed on roller coasters, flying carpets and swings and wound down in the serene aquarium. Next day, another must-see beckoned - pretty Nyhavn, a canal flanked by colourful buildings which are home to numerous bars and restaurants.