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Copper-roofed town houses, world-class architecture, Danish design and even open-air harbor swimming pools all contribute to the unique atmosphere of this city, which was founded more than 800 years ago, combining the old-world charm of its medieval origins with the vibrant life of a modern European metropolis.

With 1.5 million inhabitants, the city is human in scale. A network of car-free pedestrian zones and cobbled squares creates an attractive, lively and atmospheric downtown area with cafés, cinemas and museums, and with Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street, Strøget. The high quality public transportation system, consisting of the metro, buses, and trains connects the centre with its suburbs and the airport (a mere 20-minute ride)

For more information: http://www.visitcopenhagen.dk/tourist.

Airport

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is eight kilometers southeast of the city. By Metro it takes less than 15 minutes to get to the city center. Regional trains and taxis are also available.

The Metro station is located at the end of Terminal 3. Metro trains depart every 4 to 6 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes in the evening. The Metro operates from 5:00 in the morning until midnight Monday through Wednesday, and around the clock Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are available at the Metro station and at the DBS ticket counter in Terminal 3.

Regional trains also connect the airport with the Nørreport train/Metro station and the Central Railway Station. The train station is at Terminal 3. Tickets are available at the DBS office in Terminal 3 and in the station area.

Taxis are plentiful. The fare includes VAT and a service charge. If you want to pay by credit card, inform the driver before the start of the journey.

More information on getting to and from the airport is available at: http://www.cph.dk/CPH/UK/MAIN/.

Banks

Normal banking hours are from Monday through Wednesday and Friday between 09.30 and 16.00. On Thursdays, banking hours are extended to 18.00. Extended banking facilities are available at Copenhagen Central Railway Station 7 days/week between 07.00 and 21.00 hrs. ATMs are generally found around banks and shopping centers. There is an ATM at the CBS campus as well.

Climate

The Copenhagen climate follows four distinct seasons. The temperatures vary considerably during the year, particularly during the winter period. The November climate in Copenhagen has the following charactaristics:

  • Day-temperature 7°C
  • Evening-temperature 3°C
  • Accumulated fall of rain 61 millimeters
  • Days with rain 12
  • Hours of sun shine 55.

Currency

Though Denmark is part of the European Union it still has its own currency - the Danish kroner (DKK). Throughout the city centre there is a wealth of banks with ATMs and currency exchange places for exchanging most foreign currencies.

Electricity

Electricity in Denmark is 220V, 50Hz. Plugs are European 2-pin (Type C).

Emergency services

For police, fire, or ambulance: DIAL 112.

Local transportation

Copenhagen is a compact city with a well-planned network of public transportation, making it easy for visitors to get around.

The city is served by a Metro system, local S-trains (red), and buses, and connected by regional trains to points beyond the metropolitan area.

For information on the Metro system that serves the Copenhagen Business School, consult http://intl.m.dk/.

To plan a trip using public transportation, you can use the Travel Planner at http://www.rejseplanen.dk. The site is available in Danish, English and German.

Shopping Hours

Shops are open from 09.30/10.00 to 17.30/18.00, Monday to Friday. A few department stores in the city have longer opening hours. On Saturdays, shops are open until 13.00/16.00. Most are closed on Sundays.

Telephone

To make an international call from Denmark, dial 00 followed by the country code.

Denmark's country code is 45.

Time

The local time in Denmark is Central European Time (GMT + 1 hour)

Tipping

Tips are always included in the prices given in taxies and restaurants, but you are always welcome to tip if you feel the service was especially good.

Tours

If you would like to book a tour of Copenhagen or the surrounding area, we would suggest you consult the website of the Association of Authorized Guides in Copenhagen at: http://www.guides.dk/2-59-english.html. Or, contact the official tourism site of Copenhagen at www.visitcopenhagen.com


Sidst opdateret af Jonas Lybech Jensen 21.08.2009