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Practical Information The meeting will be held at in the Lundsgaard Auditorium at the Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3b (marked on the MAP). This is the main entrance of the Institute; there will be signs to guide you to the meeting from there. A map of the area, including the Niels Bohr Institute and the venue for the conference dinner at Blegdamsvej 23, can be seen HERE. On-line advice on getting around in Copenhagen is available at Rejseplanen.dk. Choose English (UK), then enter your point of departure and your destination. E.g., from the airport (Kastrup) to the meeting venue: The easiest way to get from the airport to the centre of Copenhagen is by the Metro. As you leave the baggage claim and customs control, proceed straight ahead until you hit the railway ticket office (DSB). You can get a weekly pass to metro and buses in central Copenhagen, or you can get a (blue) strip card for 10 trips between two tariff zones (which covers most local needs). There are also ticket vending machines that accept standard credit cards. After buying your ticket(s), proceed in the same direction, then upstairs and past the Hilton Hotel, and you get directly into the Metro end station (i.e. all trains go to central Copenhagen). Punch your strip card in the yellow machines provided in all stations and on the buses; from the airport station you must punch it twice. Normally, attendants are on duty to help you with any problems. If you want to go directly to the welcome reception on Sunday or to the meeting venue, exit the Metro at Nørreport Station. The main building of Copenhagen University at Frue Plads is just a short walk away, right next to the Cathedral (see map of the area HERE); to the meeting venue it takes about 15-20 min. However, the buses 6A, 42, 43, 150, 184, and 185 all pass the venue (stop: Blegdamsvej or Rigshospitalet). Just show the strip card you just used at the Metro to the bus driver, and she will only charge a smile to let you on board ;-) If you prefer to take a taxi from the airport to your hotel, take the exit from the arrival hall to your right immediately after leaving customs control; the taxi stand is right outside. Taxis are metered, so you don't need to bargain seriously, but different companies may charge somewhat different rates. A typical taxi ride from the airport to central Copenhagen will cost 200-250 DKK, to the meeting venue a bit more. Weather Up-to-date weather forcasts for Copenhagen are available at this Official Web Site. Lunches Unfortunately, the main canteeen at the Panum Institute is closed for repairs, but a guide to a number of convenient alternatives is provided HERE. Hotels An overview and description of the conference hotels is available here in html or PDF format. Reservations are made through our Professional Conference Organiser, Best Destination Partner (BDP), through their Registration Website. Child care If you need assistance with child care during the meeting, please contact the LOC at iau254@nbi.dk with your requirements (number and age of children; period; any financial needs), and we will do our best to help you. History of Physics The Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) is named for the greatest Danish physicist of the 20th century, and Copenhagen has a number of locations related to the development of modern physics in the early decades of the century. The web site The Physical Tourist guides you through a walk to these places, while an account of the history of the NBI itself can be found HERE. Exchange rates Current exchange rates are roughly as follows: Updated: 2008-06-04 |