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Congress Venue
Rigshospitalet
Juliane Maries Vej 14
Copenhagen
ENTRANCE 44
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The history of Rigshospitalet goes back 250 years to Denmark's first real hospital, ”Det kongelige Frederiks Hospital”, which was established to treat and care free of charge for impoverished patients in Copenhagen.
The hospital opened in 1757 and was located in Bredgade in the building where the Museum of Art and Design is today.
In 1910 the hospital was handed over to the state and moved to its current location. It also changed its name to Rigshospitalet, as from this date the hospital was to be open to all citizens of the Danish Realm.
The modern Rigshospital, with its tall grey buildings, is from the 1960s and today it is part of the Capital Region of Denmark.
Rigshospitalet merged with Glostrup Hospital with effect from 1st January 2015.
The City of Copenhagen
Copenhagen is one of the world’s most livable cities, a compact historical jewel of royal palaces, cobbled streets, stunning architecture, and sustainable design. It’s a city where you can ski down a waste-to-energy plant, swim in a clean harbour, cycle everywhere, and end the day in one of the world’s best restaurants.
How to get there
Travelling by plane
Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup is an international airport serving Copenhagen, Denmark, Zealand, the Øresund Region, and southern Sweden including Scania. In 2023 it is the largest airport in the Nordic countries.
The airport is the largest airport in the Nordic countries (30.3 million passengers in 2019). It is one of the oldest international airports in Europe, the fourth-busiest airport in Northern Europe, and the busiest for international travel in Scandinavia
Moving in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is easily accessible. Choose from Copenhagen’s extensive public transportation options that easily link the whole city to venues, hotels and the airport.
Copenhagen has one of the world’s best transport infrastructures. It is safe and efficient guaranteeing minimal transfer time in and around the city. With multiple bus lines, Metro, the local S-train network, and harbour busses, the city’s public transport is convenient and safe. For international conventions and events, you can buy discounted Travel Passes.
Move by metro
13 minutes. That's how long it takes with the metro from Copenhagen Airport to the city centre. The Copenhagen Metro runs throughout the capital city area 24/7. In 2019, the M3 metro city ring was opened, which connected the city centre even better together with all the neighborhoods of the capital. Furthermore, in 2020 part of the M4 opened and tied together the urban district of Nordhavn with the rest of Copenhagen. In 2024 the M4 will expand with five new metro stations in Sydhavn.
Take the train
Trains have routes through all of Copenhagen’s neighborhoods, to the airport and across the country. Excursions within and beyond the city – to destinations such as Roskilde, Elsinore or the Swedish city of Malmoe – are easily accessible from the central station.
Cruise by cycle
Explore the city the local way - via 400km of bike lanes. Copenhageners love to bike and, with 100 city bike locations and many opportunities to rent, procuring a bicycle is easy.
Try a taxi
Taxis are easy to hail on the street and most accept all major credit cards. All taxis are clearly licensed and operate at fixed mileage rates
Buildings and landmarks
Copenhagen's Nyhaven, or "New Harbor," is actually steeped in a long heritage. Colorful buildings line the canal and hint at a history of small-vessel traffic. Like many ports, this strip has a salty history, rich with sailors, drinking and literary exploits. Danish author Hans Christian Andersen made his home in Nyhavn as well. It's cleaned up now and is a lovely place for a stroll.
More than two dozen rides await you at this world-class amusement park that inspired Walt Disney. Tivoli Gardens, in the very center of Copenhagen, is well-known for its old-world charm, lush gardens, and rides for all ages. You’ll get to watch live concerts and light shows, as well as see the fireworks that take place every week. When hungry, choose between the wide selection of restaurants and food stands, or have a picnic at the gardens. Tivoli Gardens is open during the summer months, as well as for Halloween and Christmas. Visit during the holiday season to catch the park’s lively Christmas market.
The beautiful 400-year-old castle is situated in central Copenhagen's popular park, The King's Garden. The castle was built by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV. Today, the glory of the past can be experienced through the numerous art treasures of the previous kings and queens. Among the main attractions is the Great Hall with the coronation thrones and three life-size silver lions standing guard. The crown jewels and royal regalia sparkle behind the thick walls of the treasury beneath the castle.
The entire history of Denmark comes to life at the National Museum of Denmark. See the testimonies of the greatest triumphs and tragedies in history, both within Denmark and the rest of the World. The National Museum of Denmark showcases and documents the World's intangible cultural heritage; The Vikings who conquered the seas and went on expeditions to remote corners of the globe. Danish explorers with a sense of adventure and burning curiosity about the unknown. The history of Denmark and some of the costliest treasures await you right in the heart of Copenhagen.
Born of a fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the statue incarnation of the Little Mermaid has watched over Copenhagen's harbor since 1913. In 2010, Den Lille Havfrue, as she is known in Danish, left her post to represent Denmark at the World's Fair in Shanghai.
