Copenhagen, Denmark

Key Highlights

Hotels	135
Total Sleeping Rooms	17,718
Average Hotel Room Rate	DKK 790
Average Daily Meal Cost	DKK 565
Average Weekly Car Rental	DKK 1,801

Copenhagen, Denmark Meeting Planning Overview

With its accessibility, efficiency and cutting edge facilities, the city of Copenhagen is an ideal location for meetings and conferences of all sizes. A constant fixture on the International Congress and Convention Association's top 20 list of cities, Copenhagen welcomes over 90 congresses and conventions every year. It is also a member of the elite BestCities Global Alliance, recognized internationally for its uncompromising meeting and convention standards. The city also leads the way in the region's clean energy supply, biotechnology and telecommunications; is among the top European regions for science and technology; and alone generates 25 percent of the GDP of Sweden and Denmark combined.

What's more, Copenhagen is dedicated to all things green, ranging from its eco-friendly building design, widespread consumption of organic foods and transportation options – nearly 40 percent of Copenhagen residents travel to work or school by bicycle. Its harbor water is even clean enough for swimming, as evidenced by the many manmade harbor baths that line the area. By 2025, Copenhagen will be the world's first carbon-dioxide-neutral capital city.

Copenhagen's dedication to the environment makes the city a great destination for green meetings, further evidenced by the fact that it was the host city for the 2009 United Nations Climate Conference. Not surprisingly, the event was held at Copenhagen's Bella Center, the largest conference venue in Scandinavia. With a capacity of 20,000 people and a focus on flexible spaces, the center boasts an impressive 122,000 square meters of space. Additionally, it has recently invested €2.5 million in energy efficiency through such adjustments as energy-saving electrical fittings and solar film on the main hall's windows.

In addition to the Bella Center, meeting planners can utilize Copenhagen's new conference venues. Opened in 2011, the spectacular Bella SKY Comwell hotel in integrated in the Bella Center. As the largest property in Northern Europe, Bella SKY Comwell features 23 floors, 812 designer rooms and 30 flexible meeting and conference rooms. Opened in 2010, the Tivoli Congress Center is the largest conference center in central Copenhagen, featuring space for 4,000 meeting participants.

For smaller group meetings, Copenhagen does not disappoint with its wide range of special event venues. Break out of a mundane meeting routine at the Carlsberg Brewery, which offers both event space for over 200 people as well as custom beer tastings and lectures. Treat attendees like royalty at Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet and home to four exclusive meeting rooms and a ballroom. Or, inspire guests with the wonders of Danish design at architectural masterpieces such as the Royal Danish Playhouse, Copenhagen Opera House and Danish Architecture Centre, all of which offer private event space.

A major regional center of business, media and science, Copenhagen serves as the headquarters for hundreds of internationally owned companies. The city's economy is built on such industries as tourism, life science, information technology and research and development. The city's location makes it the ideal headquarters location for Maersk, the world's largest shipping company. It is also home to the prestigious University of Copenhagen. Roskilde University, the Technical University of Denmark and Copenhagen Business School are all located nearby.

About Copenhagen, Denmark / Additional Info

In the past few decades, Copenhagen has undergone a major transformation from a sedate Scandinavian city to a lively, internationally recognized center of culture and history. The 456-square-kilometer city is bursting with historical sites and exciting, multi-ethnic neighborhoods. While the city has been graced with many new building projects and modern architecture in the past few years, it still pays homage to its heritage and the role it played in the Danish Renaissance, evidenced by the many Renaissance buildings and castles that remain today.

Founded in 1167 and established as Denmark's capital in 1417, Copenhagen is home to the world's oldest monarchy, which can be traced back more than 1,000 years to the Viking Age. Copenhagen began as a fishing village and then built upon its strategic harbor location to become a center of commerce. Nyhavn, the oldest part of Copenhagen Harbor, still features many of its original fishing structures in addition to a number of more recent outdoor cafes and restaurants.

Copenhagen's close ties to its past are no more evident than in the symbol of the city, the Statue of the Little Mermaid. One of the most famous and most popular attractions in Denmark, the five-foot-tall statue of the mermaid sits on a rock near Copenhagen Harbor, looking towards the shore. The mermaid, given to the city by the Carlsberg family in 1913, is a nod to the famous fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The statue's birthday is celebrated each year with a parade and swim in the harbor.

Copenhagen's historical heritage is woven into many of its other popular attractions. Guests can tour Amalienborg Palace, the official winter residence for the Danish monarch. For a more celestial experience, Copenhagen's Round Tower is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe, dating back to 1642. Copenhagen is also home to Bakken, the world's oldest amusement park, founded in 1583. With more than 100 rides and booths and 40 restaurants, Bakken is a kid-friendly way to experience traditional Danish culture.

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, located on the banks of the Oresund, features a collection of 3,000 works dating from 1945 to the present. Or, explore Stroget, the longest pedestrian shopping area in Europe. Here, exclusive stores mingle with souvenir shops to give visiting customers a well-rounded look at Danish fashion and design.

Copenhagen's culinary scene is as diverse as its cultural sites. Copenhagen can now be regarded as the culinary center of Europe, thanks to its 11 Michelin star restaurants throughout the city. On any given corner, diners can find everything from sushi to marinated reindeer to Danish meatballs to smorrebrod, or open-faced sandwiches. Formel B, Era Ora, and Kiin Kiin are among the Michelin-starred locations where diners can enjoy the best of Copenhagen's dining scene. Copenhagen is also home to Noma, selected in 2011 as the best restaurant in the world by the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards. Noma is celebrated the world over for its rendition of Nordic gourmet cuisine and innovative cooking methods. After dinner, sip a glass of home-brew at a local bar or relax with a cocktail at a jazz joint before hitting Copenhagen's plethora of discos and clubs, many of which keep the party going until the early morning hours.

Copenhagen, Denmark Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Central Europe Time (CET)
Convention Center(s):

Hotel at Convention Center? No

Airport(s):

Copenhagen Airport

Destination Type(s):

Smoke-free Restaurants
Historic Destination

Special Event Venues
31
Population
1,167,569
Restaurants
350
Country Code
45
Sales Tax
25.00%
Currency
Danish Krone
Standard Tipping Practice
N/A
Electricity
220V / 50Hz
Official Languages
Danish

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques widely accepted? Yes

All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Cities Near Copenhagen, Denmark

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Hamburg, DE	331 km	4 hr 4 min	50 min	DKK 1,057+
Berlin, DE	434 km	5+ hrs	1 hr	DKK 464+
Oslo, NO	607 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 10 min	DKK 1,433+
Stockholm, SE	655 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 10 min	DKK 940+
Amsterdam, NL	788 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 20 min	DKK 1,086+
London, UK	1,249 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 45 min	DKK 382+

Copenhagen, Denmark Climate Information

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High (°C)	2	2	5	9	15	18	20	20	16	11	6	3
Avg. Low (°C)	-1	-2	-	2	7	11	12	12	10	6	2	-
Rec. High (°C)	10	12	15	25	25	28	30	31	26	21	20	12
Rec. Low (°C)	-	-16	-13	-5	-1	2	6	5	-	-2	-7	-12
Rainfall (cm)	4.0	2.0	3.0	4.0	4.0	5.0	6.0	7.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0

Copenhagen experiences a fairly mild, four-season climate. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with the summer months peaking at an average of 2.5 inches of rain per month. Winter in Copenhagen is marked by snowfall, though it seldom lasts for long.

Copenhagen's warmest month is July, with average highs of 20°C. February is the coldest month, with lows sometimes dropping below the freezing mark.

Meeting Planning in Copenhagen, Denmark

The Danish meetings are based on Meetovation - an innovative meeting design concept developed by the Danes with the ambition to increase the return value of any kind of business event held. This goal will be accomplished through the following 4 elements: Participation, the physical setup, local spices and green thinking.

Bella Center Copenhagen

Located just six kilometers from Copenhagen Airport and seven kilometers from central Copenhagen, the Bella Center is a modern convention center equipped to handle large conventions, small meetings and everything in between. With a capacity for 20,000 people and a focus on flexible, adaptable spaces, the Bella Center spans 122,000 square meters. Included in its space are four auditoriums for 310 to 930 people, 63 meeting rooms for two to 400 people, a Congress Hall for 4,200 people, and 15 breakout rooms and large halls, ideal for exhibitions. Paying homage to its Scandinavian heritage, the Bella Center's Scandinavian Trade Mart offers permanent showrooms for furniture, fashion and interior design.

The Bella Center's amenities include in-house catering, security, press and hostess services. The entire center is equipped with broadband Internet and the latest in IT and audio-visual technology, while all meeting rooms feature wireless network capabilities. Easily accessible, the Bella Center is located on two bus lines and the M1 Metro line. The Bella Center also features the integrated Bella SKY Comwell hotel. Opened in 2011, the hotel is the largest property in Northern Europe, and features 23 floors, 812 designer rooms and 30 flexible meeting and conference rooms.

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Copenhagen Conference Center

Copenhagen Conference Center is a brand-new conference venue opened in April 2010. We are located 0.3km (5 minutes walk) from Norreport station and the Metro, with direct links to Copenhagen Airport. Our facilities cater for up to 150 people with one large auditorium and three smaller breakout rooms. All rooms have natural daylight and have complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Copenhagen, Denmark Airport Information

Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Approximate taxi fare: DKK 168

Serving more than 60,000 passengers daily, Copenhagen Airport is located just 10 kilometers southeast of the city center. The airport was founded in 1925, making it one of the first civil airports in the world. Today, the modern, light-filled Copenhagen Airport is the fifth largest airport in Europe and the main hub in Scandinavia for international flights, as well as the hub for SAS and one of Northern Europe's most prominent traffic hubs. The airport offers direct flights to 130 intercontinental, European, Nordic and domestic locations.

Well known for its quality design and passenger-friendly efficiency, the airport's Shopping Centre features 48 specialty shops, 16 duty- and tax-free shops and a score of both high-end and casual restaurants, bars and cafes. The on-site Hilton Copenhagen Airport is a masterpiece of modern Scandinavian design, featuring 382 guest rooms, 15 meeting rooms, a 450-person ballroom and two restaurants.

The airport's Terminal 3 is home to the Copenhagen Airport Metro station, which transports airport passengers to central Copenhagen in fewer than 15 minutes. Trains run every four to six minutes during the day and every 15 to 20 minutes at night. The on-site rail station also transports passengers to other Danish and Swedish locations, including Elsinore, Bornholm, Malmo, Ystad and Goteborg. Airport passengers can also board city buses for direct access to Copenhagen, or they can take advantage of 10,500 parking spaces outside of Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

Airline carriers serving Copenhagen Airport

Adria Airways
Aegean Airlines
Aeroflot
Aerosvit Airlines
Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air China
Air Europa
Air France
Air Greenland
Air India
Air Malta
airBaltic
Alitalia
All Nippon Airways
American Airlines
Atlantic Airways
Austrian Airlines
BH Airlines
Blue1
British Airways
British Midland International
Brussels Airlines
Cathay Pacific
China Southern Airlines
Condor
Continental Airlines

Croatia Airlines
Czech Airlines
Delta Airlines
easyJet
EgyptAir
Emirates
Estonian Air
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways
Finnair
Fly Bulgarien
Flybe
FlyNiki
Gulf Air
Hainan Airlines
Iberia
Icelandair
Iceland Express
IranAir
Japan Airlines
Jat Airways
Jetairfly
Kenya Airways
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
Malaysia Airlines

MALEV Hungarian Airlines
Nextjet
OLT Ostfriesische Lufttransport
Olympic Air
Pakistan International Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Qantas
Qatar Airways
Rossiya Airlines
Royal Jordanian
SATA International
Singapore Airlines
Skyways
South African Airways
Spanair
Swiss International Air Lines
SyrianAir
TAP Portugal
Thai Airways International
TUIfly Nordic
Turkish Airlines
Ukraine International Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
Vueling Airlines
Wideroe

Copenhagen, Denmark Train Information

Copenhagen Train Information

Most regional trains connecting in Copenhagen to other parts of Denmark depart from the Copenhagen Central Station or from the station at Copenhagen Airport.

Copenhagen, Denmark Public Transportation

Metro

Unveiled in 2002, Copenhagen's Metro light rail system operates on two lines, each running through the heart of the city. The M1 line runs from the Vanlose Station to Copenhagen Airport, while the M2 line runs from the Vanlose Station to Orestad in West Amagen. Overall, the Metro system encompasses 22 stations spread throughout 21 kilometers of track between Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. The Copenhagen Metro is currently expanding to include 17 additional underground stations, slated for a 2018 completion.

All Metro trains are fully automatic and driverless and run 24 hours a day. Trains operate at four to six minute intervals during the day and at 15 to 20 minute intervals at night. On the central stretch between Vanlose and Christianshavn, trains run about every two minutes during rush hour.

Metro fares are DKK 21 for a two-zone single ride. A two-zone, 10-ride ticket is DKK 130. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 60 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 120 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased in all Metro stations and can be combined with bus and train rides.

S-trains

Carrying more than 168 million passengers a year, the DSB train system runs through Denmark and the Oresund region and is the largest Scandinavia rail system. DSB operates the S-train system throughout the city of Copenhagen and the surrounding suburbs on seven lines and 85 stations.

S-trains run daily from about 5 to 12:30 AM. S-train fare is DKK 21 for a two-zone single ride in the city. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 60 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 120 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be combined with Metro and bus rides.

Movia Bus System

Copenhagen's Movia bus system operates throughout central Copenhagen day and night, serving a total of 72 stations throughout the area. Daytime buses are marked by yellow, yellow and red (A-buses) or yellow and blue (S-buses), which are the fastest. Night buses also run every night from 1 to 5 AM; these buses are marked by an "N" before the numbers.

Bus fare is DKK 21 for a two-zone single ride in the city. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 60 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 120 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be combined with Metro and train rides.

Movia issues special discount travel cards for congress and meeting delegates. These cards can be used on the Metro, as well as the buses and trains in the Greater Copenhagen Area. One must buy at least 25 Travel Passes that are valid for 2 days and prices vary depending on whether you buy more or less than 1,000 passes. Contact Meet in Copenhagen for Travel Passes.

Copenhagen Harbor Buses

Operated by the Movia bus system, the Copenhagen Harbor Bus system, or Havnebussen, allows access to the north and south sides of the harbor without having to use city bridges. The harbor buses are integrated into the city's public transportation system, offering free transfers to city buses, the Metro and trains. The harbor buses run on four routes, stopping at five points along the harbor.

Harbor buses run daily, with hours varying by route. Harbor bus tickets are available on board and are valid for two zones in all buses, trains and Metro for one hour.

Rental Cars

Copenhagen Airport has rental car counters for EuropCar, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Sixt. Agency counters can be found outside of all three terminals.

Taxis

Taxis may be hailed outside each terminal at Copenhagen Airport, as well as on the street or at concierge stands while in central Copenhagen. Starting taxi fares are DKK 19, while ordering a taxi from a concierge stand starts at DKK 32. Taxi fare from the Copenhagen Airport to the Bella Center is about DKK 150.

Distance To...

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Hamburg, DE	331 km	4 hr 4 min	50 min	DKK 1,057+
Berlin, DE	434 km	5+ hrs	1 hr	DKK 464+
Oslo, NO	607 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 10 min	DKK 1,433+
Stockholm, SE	655 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 10 min	DKK 940+
Amsterdam, NL	788 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 20 min	DKK 1,086+
London, UK	1,249 km	5+ hrs	1 hr 45 min	DKK 382+