Venue
The meeting venue is the:
Danish Parliament (“Folketinget”)
Christiansborg
Main Entrance at Rigsdagsgården
1240 Copenhagen
Please note that a security check will be
performed at the entrance of the Parliament. It will be mandatory to show an
ID (i.e. Passport or ID card). Please do mind a possible delay at the
security check.
Badges
Participants should collect name badges from the conference registration
desks. You are kindly asked
to wear your badge when entering the congress venue.
Coffee Breaks and Lunch
During the session breaks refreshments (coffee, tea, and water)
and small lunch will be
served free of charge to participants wearing name badges.
Currency
The official currency in Denmark is the Danish Crown (DKR).
Link to a currency converter
Electricity Supply
220-240 V - 50Hz AC.
Emergencies
The emergency number for Danish police and medical assistance is "112."
GSM cell phone roaming
GSM cell/mobile phone roaming is available without any problems
for all major international providers. It is advisable to inquire beforehand
at your provider which roaming company in Denmark offers the
cheapest tariffs.
Insurance
In registering for the EPPOSI 2007 workshop, participants agree that neither the organising committee
nor the congress office assume any liability whatsoever. Participants are
requested to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance.
Taxis
Taxis in Copenhagen are fairly priced. In case you intend to pay by credit
card, please inform the driver at the beginning of the ride.
Tipping
Tips are not obligatory, but they are
welcome. The norm is 10-15%.
Travelling - Accessibility of the venue
Directions from the First Hotel Vesterbro
to the Danish Parliament: Take a left when exiting the hotel to the
bus station “Trommesalen/Vesterbrogade” (approx. 100m). Take Bus 26
at “Trommesalen/Vesterbrogade” towards “Langeliniekaj (Østmolen)”. Exit at “Christiansborg”,
walk about 200 m to the main entrance. A map of the destination is available
here. The ride should take
around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Price of the ticket (2 Zones):
19.- DKR
From Copenhagen Central Station the
following Buses stop at “Christiansborg”: 1A, 2A, 15 and 65E.
The following website has a “journey planner” for
public transportation:
http://www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en
Travelling from and to Copenhagen Airport
Rail:
There are direct high-speed trains to Copenhagen Central Station
(journey time: 12 minutes). The train station is situated in Terminal 3.
Taxi:
Taxis are readily available from ranks outside the Arrivals area of
Terminals 1 and 3.
Bus:
Several buses, include bus nos.30, 250S and 500S, run
from the airport to the city centre and beyond. Night bus no.96N runs
from Terminal 3 to Rådhuspladsen. For more information visit
Trafikinfo.
Weather Conditions
October can already be sensibly cold in Copenhagen. Please check
in advance (eg.
http://www.weather.com). |
