Copenhagen

The conference will take place in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is the most populated city in Denmark with around 1.25 million people living in the urban area of the city. The city was founded by the Vikings in the 10th century and became the capital of Denmark in the 15th century. Nowadays Copenhagen focuses on the cultural and urban development. It is one of the biggest financial centers in northern Europe and has also a very vivid economy.
Copenhagen is a very popular destination for tourists. With its far-reaching history and lots of attractions over 700 000 tourists visit the city each year. In addition the Copenhagen Port with more than 250 cruise liners per year attract even more people to pay the city a visit.
Copenhagen is not only known for its tourism but also for the great number of education opportunities in the city. More than 94 000 students are enrolled at the three major universities. The University of Copenhagen is the oldest one in Denmark and has been ranked as one of the best in Europe. It offers several degrees of education in a variety of different subjects ranging from health and medical to law and theology.
Conference Venue
The main conference program running 25.08.-27.08.2015 is located at
Tivoli Hotel / Congress Center
Arni Magnussons
Gade 2
1577 Copenhagen
Denmark
Aalborg University
A.C. Meyers Vænge 15
2450 Copenhagen
Denmark
Travel
The main airport of Copenhagen (CPH) is located relative close to the city and can be easily reached with public transport. It is the largest airport in Scandinavia and serves as the main hub for all flights in the region. There are many airlines which fly to and from Copenhagen on a daily basis.
The city center can be reached by bus, metro, train or taxi. The stations for each travel option are highlighted at the airport terminal exits.
Getting Around
Bus/Metro
Tickets for the bus and metro can be purchased at each station throughout the city. The closest bus station to the conference venue is called "Tivoli Hotel" and "Godsbanegarden". The nearest train station is called "Dybbøsbro Station". The nearest bus station to Aalborg University (for doctoral consortium, workshops and tutorials running on 24.08.) is "Scandiagade". You can get there using bus line 30 (direction: "Flintholm St.") from the station "Tivoli Hotel" next to the conference hotels.
More info about the metro system can be found at: http://intl.m.dk/. If you would like to look up a specific connection you can make use of http://www.rejseplanen.dk
Car rental
The main car rental places are around the main train station and the airport.
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Airport:
Most of the rental places at the airport can be found in terminal 3. (Hertz, Avis, …) -
Main train station:
Hertz: Ved Vesterport 3, 1612 Copenhagen
Budget: Vester Farmiagsgade 7, 1606 Copenhagen
Taxi
There are four main taxi providers in Copenhagen:
- Codan Taxi: +45 7025 2525
- Hovedstadens Taxi: +45 3877 7777
- Taxa 4x35: +45 3535 3535
- Taxamotor A/S: +45 3810 1010
Bicycle
The city of Copenhagen belongs to cyclists. Many bike
rental places are automated,
self-service bicycle stands
found throughout the city. The closest rental shop to the
conference venue is:
Baisikeli bike rental
Ingerslevsgade
80
1368 Copenhagen
Accomodation
The recommended hotels are:
Wakeup Carsten Niebuhrs (connected to the Tivoli Congress
Cente)
Special Conference rate of 755 DKK per night for a single
room including breakfast buffet and free WI-FI (special
rate available till July 20 2015).
Carsten Niebuhrs Gade
11
1577 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Tivoli Hotel (connected to the Tivoli Congress Cente)
Special Conference rate of 1295 DKK per night for a
single / 1395 DKK per night for a double room including
breakfast buffet (special rate available till July 20 2015).
Arni Magnussons Gade 2
1577 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Eat and Drink
There are lots of great restaurants and bars around town. Many are located near the city center.
Below you can find some recommendations.
Bars & Restaurants

Nørrebro Brewhouse
Ryesgade 3, 2200 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Mikkeller
Vesterbrogade 20, 1620 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Nose2Tail
Flæsketorvet 13A, 1711 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Mother
Høkerboderne 9-15, 1712 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Restaurant FAMO
Saxogade 3, 1662 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Halifax Burgers
Larsbjørnstræde 9, 1454 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

RizRaz
Kompagnistræde 20, 1208 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Al Diwan
Vesterbrogade 94, 1620 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

Luna’s Diner
Vesterbrogade 42, 1620 CopenhagenGoogle Maps

The Standard Copenhagen
Havnegade 44, 1058 CopenhagenGoogle Maps
Good to Know
Currency
The danish currency is Danish Kroner (DKK). One krone is divided into 100 øre and equals approx. 0.14 €.
Tourist Information
The main tourist information center is located near the main train station of Copenhagen.
Address:
Copenhagen Visitors Centre
Vesterbrogade
4a
1620 Copenhagen