Budget friendly Copenhagen
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Venue
The congress will take place at the Tivoli Congress Center, Arni Magnussons Gade 2, 1577 Copenhagen V.
How to get to the Venue
The congress center is located by the harbour in the city centre. Take the Öresunds Train from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Central Station and the congress center is located within walking distance (10 mins). You can alsto take the Metro from the airport to Kgs. Nytorv Metro Station and change to Line M3/M4 and continue to Copenhagen Central Station (3 stops). Total travel time is approx. 30 minutes. Tickets valid for all public transport can be bought in the Airport Terminal 3 or from machines at the metro station. You need a 3 zone ticket per trip from/to the airport.
A taxi from Copenhagen Airport to the venue/city centre is approx. DKK 250 (no extra charges for suitcases).
Local Transportation
The Öresunds Train departs every 10-20 minutes from Copenhagen Airport and the Metro departs every 4-6 minutes to Copenhagen city center. Please check www.m.dk and www.rejseplanen.dk for further information.
Official language
The official working language at the congress is English and no translation is offered.
Passport and visa
The entry formalities for the Kingdom of Denmark vary according to the country of origin. There are no visa requirements for EU passport holders. Other congress delegates are asked to address enquiries about entry and vaccination requirements to the travel agent or to the local Danish Embassy / Consulate / Representation in the home country. All foreign citizens must be the holder of a valid passport. Further information can be obtained HERE.
Letter of Invitation
The congress organisation will be pleased to send a formal letter of invitation to delegates requesting an invitation letter for visa purposes. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help potential delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa. This does not imply a commitment from the congress organisers to provide any financial support. For more information, please contact DIS Congress Service.
Liability and Insurance
Participants are requested to arrange for their personal travel and health insurance. Neither the Organisers AERC nor the Congress Secretariat will assume any responsibility whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property during the congress.
Emergency Services
Dial 112 if you have an urgent need for either police, ambulance or fire brigade.
Dial 114 if your need is not urgent.
Dial 1813 in the event of illness. The medical staff will then take decision on the further course of treatment.
In Denmark it is not possible to go to the emergency room without an appointment made through 1813.
Climate
The weather in the end of June and start of July is normally very pleasant but can also be chilled. Daytime average temperature is around 19° C, evening temperature around 14° C. For more information click HERE.
Currency and money exchange
The currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (DKK). 1 Euro is approx. 7,44 DKK and 1 USD is approx. 7,12 DKK as per December 2022. Most shops and restaurants accept Euro, but at a higher rate. Credit cards are widely accepted – also in taxis.
Banks
Normal banking hours are from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs. Monday to Friday. On Thursday banking hours are extended to 18:00 hrs. Extended banking facilities are available at Copenhagen Central Railway Station 7 days/week between 07:00 and 21:00 hrs. ATM's are usually located in connection with a bank branch, which accept a variety of international credit cards. The cards accepted are indicated on the dispenser.
Shops
The shops are open from 09:00/10:00 to 18:00/19:00 hrs. Monday through Thursday and 09:30/10:00 to 20:00 on Friday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday/Sunday.
Tips
Tips are always included in the prices given in taxis and restaurants in Denmark. Tipping is not expected but appreciated.
Smoking ban
Smoking is banned in all indoor public places and restaurants in Copenhagen. The congress is a no-smoking event and smoking is not permitted at the venue.
Electricity supply
Electricity is supplied at 230 volts A/C, 50 Hz cycle.
Outlets are of the two round pin type (Type C).
Changes
The Organisers reserve the right to adjust or change the programme as necessary.
For further information about Copenhagen, please visit www.aok.dk/english or www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen-tourist
