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We are delighted to host the 12th Language Creation Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. This page will be updated with everything we want you to know before making the trip to Copenhagen.
Setting
Søndre Campus
Søndre Campus /ˈsønɐ ˈkʰampus/ (also known as “KUA” (Københavns Universitet på Amager ‘University of Copenhagen on Amager’)), one of several campuses under the University of Copenhagen, houses the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology. It is situated on the northwestern side of the island Amager /ˈama̰ː/, right next to the Islands Brygge metro station, which is on the M1 line of Copenhagen’s metro network, and is furthermore connected to the rest of the city via several frequently departing bus routes, such as the 5C route. This makes it very easy to get back and forth between Søndre Campus and the inner city, with connections to major hubs such as Nørreport, Kongens Nytorv, and Copenhagen Central Station.
Click here for a map of Søndre Campus. Despite the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics being located in building 22, the majority of the conference will take place in building 4A. The large “M” in the top left corner of the map is the location of the Islands Brygge metro station.
Traveling to Denmark
Visa
EU citizens are permitted entry into Denmark without a visa. Certain countries outside the Schengen Area require a visa in order to enter Denmark. This site gives a list of all the countries of origin that require a visa for entry into Denmark, and those that do not. If you want to apply for a visa, go to this site.
By plane
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is the only major international airport in Denmark. The airport, like Søndre Campus, is situated on Amager, which is part of the greater Copenhagen area. If you intend to fly to Copenhagen, you’ll want Copenhagen Airport as your destination. The airport is comparatively small, and every terminal can be reached on foot or with the assistance of an airport worker.
By train
If you arrive in Copenhagen by train from another country, you will either be going through Germany or Sweden. All trains to and from Sweden stop at Nørreport /ˈnɶːɐpʰoɐ̰t/ station and/or Copenhagen Central Station. Both stations are connected to Islands Brygge station by the Copenhagen metro network.
Staying in Copenhagen
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Getting around Copenhagen
By public transport
The various areas of Copenhagen are connected mainly by four metro lines and loads of busses. You can read all about the metro system here, and this page should contain everything you need to know about public transport in general. If you plan on using public transport to get around Copenhagen, we recommend downloading the app “Rejseplanen”, where you can see the fastest route between any two points.
In order to ride public transport, you must have a valid ticket. Tickets are not required to physically get onto trains and busses: There are no physical barriers or gates that you have to cross in order to get to train platforms, nor will bus drivers ask you to show your ticket. Instead, random routine ticket checks are carried out by personnel on the busses and trains themselves. If you do not show a valid ticket, you will be liable to pay a fee ranging from 750,- to 1000,- kr., depending on the company operating the service.
Tickets can be bought in the “Rejsebillet” app. As an alternative, you may use the “Rejsekort” app, where you simply register each time you enter a bus/train, and then the app calculates the price at the end of your journey.
If you’re planning on traveling around Copenhagen and beyond, we recommend getting a City Pass, which can be bought through the “Rejsebillet” app. The City Pass allows you to travel freely for a chosen number of days within the area designated by the type of City Pass.
By bicycle
Copenhagen accommodates bicycles with bicycle lanes virtually everywhere. Biking is by far the most common way of getting around for Copenhageners. Bicycles can be rented through various services, such as Donkey Republic.
It is not recommended that you ride bicycles in Copenhagen if you do not routinely ride bicycles in your daily life, especially during rush hour.
When riding a bicycle in Denmark, you use your arms to signal to pedestrians, drivers, and other bicyclists what you’re doing: Extending your left/right arm to the left/right indicates that you are about to turn left/right. You hold up your hand (as if taking a vow; preferably your left hand) to indicate that you are about to brake.
By foot
The inner city is compact. Virtually no two parts of the inner city are farther than 60 minutes apart if you’re traveling on foot. Even the walk from Copenhagen Central Station to Søndre Campus is less than 30 minutes. While it may not be an ideal way to get around Copenhagen, it is certainly a viable method.
By car
It is not recommended that you drive a car in Copenhagen if you are not used to navigating a compact city with bicyclists around you at virtually all times.
Safety
In the following subsections we hope to address any concerns you may have about staying safe while visiting Copenhagen.
LGBTQ+
Denmark is ranked among the safest countries in the world for LGBTQ+ people. There are few, if any, areas in Copenhagen where queer persons are likely to face discrimination or feel unsafe as a result of their sexuality or gender identity.
Late at night, certain areas in the western and northwestern periphery of Copenhagen, such as Glostrup, Albertslund, Nørrebroparken, or Brønshøj, may feel unsafe, and while this is true for queer as well as non-queer people, these areas have no reputation of queer-targeted crime or discrimination in particular.
Crime
Copenhagen is generally regarded as a safe city. Serious crime is uncommon. The most common form of crime in Copenhagen is pickpocketing, which can be more or less entirely avoided by staying aware of your personal items. Pickpockets operate primarily in crowded areas, particularly at night. The streets Strøget and Gothersgade can be rather crowded at night, as can train stations and the metro during rush hour. You can always contact the police by calling 114. For emergencies, call 112.
Cultural notes
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