17th European Maya Conference: Helsinki, Finland
Travel Information
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Practical information about transport and places to see. Information about placed to go out and a little language guide are contained in the guide.
Transport
The metro system in Copenhagen is quite easy once you figure it out. It has only two lines (M1 and M2) of which one connects the airport (Lufthavnen) to the inner city (Centrum) (M2, the yellow line). When you arrive to the airport you will need a ticket with 2 zones (a blue coupon, known as a blå klippekort) to get to the inner city OR a one-way 3 zone ticket. The system works according to zones and there are 3 zones between the airport and the inner city, so you will need to validate your ticket by stamping it in one of the yellow machines at each metro station (with a 2 zone card you will need to stamp it twice). Tickets bought at the metro station, suburban railways (known as the S-tog) or in the bus can be used in all three. If your credit card does not work in one of the ticket machines, then tickets can be purchased at a nearby corner store (kiosk) or one of the many Seven-Eleven.
The metro stop closest to the university, where the workshops and conference will be held, is called Islands Brygge (see the map below). To get from the airport to the university take Line M2, direction Vanløse line and get off at Christianshavn, then take M1, direction Vestamager line and get off at Island Brygge stop.
If you are staying in the centre, a convenient metro station is Kongens Nytorv. To the university take line M1, direction Vestamager line and get off at Island Brygge stop. When travelling in the centre, remember that one clip of your blue 2 zone coupon (blå klippekort) is sufficient, since you are within zone 1.
Ticket prices:
- 2 zones single ticket is: 24 DKK / c. 3,2 €
- 3 zones single ticket is: 36 DKK / c. 4,8 €
- 10 trip coupon (2 zones): 140 DKK / c. 18,8 €
- City Pass, valid for 24 hours: 70 DKK / c. 9,4 €
- City Pass, valid for 72 hours: 180 DKK / c. 24,1 €
Bicycle rental
Copenhagen is famous for its cycling lifestyle, and it is one of the easiest ways to get around the city. However, note that since a lot of people use bicycles as transportation, during rush hours bicycle paths can be quite crowded and one is not allowed to take bicycles on the metro during peak hours.
Bicycles can be rented at Baisikeli located at Turesensgade 10, Copenhagen K, at the price of 80 DKK (c. 11 €) per day, or 270 DKK (c. 36 €) per week.
What to see?
- Christmas market in Tivoli
- Christmas market at Nyhavn
- Christiania Julemarked (Christmas Bazaar in Den Grå Hal, Christiania)
- The Little Mermaid
- Nationalmuseet (Frederiksholms Kanal 12, 1220 CPH K)
- The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Dantes Plads 7, 1556 CPH K)
Overview map of selected attractions
