ECTS-MA 2017 Annual Meeting University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Panum Instituttet) USEFUL INFORMATION Travelling to/from Copenhagen By air Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup Lufthavn) is located at approximately 15 minutes by metro from the city centre. From the airport, you can reach the city center by: Metro: The metro is located right above terminal 3. The trains go in the same direction from the airport (M” to Vanløse Station), so you do not have to worry about getting on the wrong train. The trains run with 4-6 minutes intervals during the day and evening. During the night the train runs every 15-20 minutes. It will take you 13 minutes to get to Nørreport Station (hub in city centre) from the airport (“Lufthavnen” on the metro map). Train: The train station is also located by terminal 3. You can take a free shuttle bus from terminal 1 to terminal 3, which will take 5 minutes. The trains run every 10 minutes during the day and will get you to Copenhagen Central Station in about 13 minutes. During the night the trains run 1-3 times an hour. Bus: Bus 5A will take you directly to Copenhagen Central Station, City Hall Square, Nørreport and other stations. It takes about 30-35 minutes from the airport to the Central Station. The bus runs every 10 minutes at day. The bus runs all night as well, but not as often. Tickets can be bought at the ticket machines in terminal 3, or you can buy a ticket on the bus. Please note that the bus drivers only accept coins. Tickets: Tickets for the metro, train and bus can be bought at the metro station and at the DSB ticket sales counter in terminal 3. Please note that the machines only accept coins and all major credit cards, not notes. As of December 2016, tickets costs DKK 36 (appr. € 6.00) for a one-way ride (3 zones) from/to the airport. Citypass: With a City Pass you can enjoy unlimited travel on buses, trains and the metro in Copenhagen in zones 1-4, from the moment you arrive in Copenhagen via the airport. Citypass tickets can be bought at the ticket machines in terminal 3 just above the railway, and at the DSB ticket sales counter, also located in terminal 3. Please note that the machines only accept coins and all major credit cards, not notes. Alternatively, you can buy a citypass in advance so you can travel easily from and to the airport without having to think about where to purchase tickets, the types of tickets available or travel zones. As of December 2016, the price for a 24 hours City Pass is 80 DKK (Adult) 72 hours City Pass is 200 DKK (Adult) Taxi: Taxis can pick up passengers at terminal 1 and 3 and will get you to downtown Copenhagen in about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are usually waiting outside each terminal. It will cost approximately DKK 250-400 (appr. € 35.00 – 55.00) Useful links: Journey planner: http://www.rejseplanen.dk/ Citypass: http://www.citypass.dk/ You can only buy tickets at ticket sales counter or machines at train and metro stations. Visit Copenhagen: http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen-tourist Map (Northern Campus): http://healthsciences.ku.dk/contact/findus/ DIRECTIONS TO THE MEETING VENUE 18-20 May 2017: The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Panum Instituttet) – Maersk building. Address: Nørre Allé 20 or Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark The official programme starts at 5.00 p.m on Thursday 18. May and ends at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday 20 May 2017. The social programme (one-hour boat trip followed by a trip to Tivoli) starts at 2.00 p.m. until late afternoon. North Campus The campus area is located just north of the city centre, across from Copenhagen's largest park, Fælledparken, between the high end area of Østerbro and Nørrebro. This used to be a working class area, but has turned into a trendy hot spot influenced by people of many different ethnic origins. 14,000 students in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences study at the North Campus. You can see a film about the North Campus: http://studies.ku.dk/masters/studying-at-ucph/campus-areas/north-campus/ If you come to Copenhagen via Kastrup Airport you can easily reach the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Panum Instituttet) by public transportation. You can take the Metro from the airport to Nørreport station. Coming from Nørreport Station you can take bus lines 6A (towards Buddinge Station), 42 (towards Ballerup Station), 184 (towards Holte Station), 185 (towards Klampenborg Station) and 150S (towards Kokkedal Station). You have to get off bus stop “Rigshospitalet” or “Nørre Campus”). Meeting venue: The Maersk building (currently still under construction - “the construction site” on the map): The construction of the Maersk building commenced in 2012 and is expected to be completed in 2016/2017: Accommodation Rooms have been pre-booked with the hotels mentioned below and the booking procedure is described for each hotel. A limited number of rooms are available at each hotel. For most hotels we have been able to negotiate promotional rates. Please note that this option is available only for bookings made directly with the Hotels, and not via booking providers. All bookings must be guaranteed by a credit card. Cabinn Scandinavia ** Vodroffsvej 55, 1900 Frederiksberg C https://www.cabinn.com/hotel/sca-hotel-koebenhavn-copenhagen Booking deadline: 17 April 2017 Price Single room Double room DKK 550 (without breakfast) N/A DKK 625 (with breakfast) Booking details: Please fill out the booking form from Cabinn (you can find it in this document) and send it to [email protected] Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 12 am the day before arrival. Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade ** Borgergade 9, 1300 København K https://www.wakeupcopenhagen.dk/hotellerne/koebenhavn/borgergade/#/search Booking deadline: 18 April 2017 Price Single room Double room DKK 805 (with breakfast) DKK 975 (with breakfast) Booking details: Contact the hotel directly at [email protected] and quote: Gr KU / ECTS Medical Association 1566425 Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 11 May 2017. Hotel Astoria *** Banegaardspladsen 4, 1570 København V http://www.brochner-hotels.dk/hotel-astoria/ Booking deadline: 18 April 2017 Price Single room Double room DKK 930 (with breakfast) DKK 1095 (with breakfast) Booking details: Contact the hotel directly at [email protected] and quote: 357891 Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 18 April 2017. Hotel Christian IV *** Dronnigens Tværgade 45, 1302 København K http://www.hotelchristianiv.dk/ Booking deadline: 4 May 2017 Price Single room Double room DKK 809 (without breakfast) DKK 1011 (without breakfast) DKK 884 (with breakfast) DKK 1086 (with breakfast) Booking details: Contact the hotel directly at [email protected] and quote: 85389 Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 3 May 2017. Hotel Maritime *** Peder Skrams Gade 19, 1054 København K http://www.hotel-maritime.dk/English/Welcome.html Booking deadline: 1 May 2017 Price Single room Double room Approximately DKK 870 (with breakfast) N/A (the price will be regulated in February) Booking details: Contact the hotel directly at [email protected] and quote: 56770 Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 12 pm the day before arrival. Absalon City Hotel **** Helgolandsgade 15, 1653 København V http://www.absalon-hotel.dk/ Booking deadline: 18 April 2017 Price Single room Double room DKK 1850 (with breakfast) DKK 1850 (with breakfast) Booking details: Contact the hotel directly at [email protected] and quote: 180517ECTS Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 18 April 2017. Scandic Webers **** Vesterbrogade 11B, 1620 København V https://www.scandichotels.dk/hoteller/danmark/kobenhavn/scandic-webers Booking deadline: 18 April 2017 Price Single room Double room DKK 1695 (with breakfast) DKK 1795 (with breakfast) Booking details: Please fill out the booking form from Scandic Webers (you can find it in this document) and send it to [email protected] Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free of charge until 6 pm, 18 May 2017 CABINN Scandinavian – booking form Scandic Webers – booking form .