General Information
General Information
Scandic Hotel Copenhagen is the venue of VNTM 2009
Scandic Hotel Hotel is a modern hotel located just next to one of the popular lakes of Copenhagen – here you meet the Copenhageners jogging and walking their dogs. The Town Hall Square, the pedestrian street “Strøget” and Tivoli Gardens are located only 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
See Scandic's website here
Relevant websites (click on the name)
Visit Copenhagen
Iceland Tourist Board
Faroe Islands Tourist Board
Greenland Tourism & Business Council
Weather
In September, the daytime temperature is between 15 - 25°C/64,4 - 77°. Please check out www.dmi.dk for information about the weather in September.
Remember to pack a variety of clothing. In autumnm, the temperatures can be low.
Tipping
Service is normally included in restaurant, hotel and on taxi bills. Any further tip should only be given for exceptionally good service. It is not uncommon, however, to round up the bill.
Time
Copenhagen is one hour ahead of Greenwich Time (GMT +1) and six hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (EST +6).
Official languages
Danish is the official language but English and German are also widely spoken.
Currency
Denmark's official currency is Danish Kroner (DKK).
Gastronomy
Though not as well known as many other European cuisines, internationally the cooking of Denmark and the Nordic region as a whole is growing in stature. Try one of the 14 restaurants with Michelin starts.
Shopping
English is spoken in most shops and department stores. Copenhagen is one of Europe's finest shopping destinations. The city's main shopping area is centred on the longest pedestrian street in Europe, Strøget, and the charming 17th century streets surrounding it. Apart from Magasin du Nord, the biggest department store in Scandinavia, Copenhagen boasts hundreds of wonderful independent shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés. Danish design items such as Bang and Olufsen stereos, Royal Copenhagen porcelain and Georg Jensen silverware, are world famous. All have showcase stores on or near Strøget.
Souvenirs
The souvenir potential is limitless: you can choose from exclusive Birger Christensen fur coats, the famous Arne Jacobsen-designed chairs and Flora Danica porcelain, or the rather more affordable Georg Jensen silver key rings, Bodum coffee pots, or the characteristic blue and white-painted cups and saucers from Royal Copenhagen. For a taste of Denmark, you could also take home a few bottles of Carlsberg beer, some "snaps" or a bottle of Gammel Dansk (traditional Danish bitter), to accompany a jar of pickled herring, Danish cheese or liquorice. Shops are usually open from 10.00 to 17.30 or 19.00 on weekdays and from 10.00 to 13.00 or 17.00 on Saturdays. Most of the shops are closed on Sundays.
Electricity
220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the Danish standard. If you are travelling with electrical or electronic devices, be sure to bring a two-pin continental adapter with you.
