Copenhagen

Copenhagen is actually almost right in the middle of Europe. You'll find it in the very east of Denmark, by the water. The closest neighbor is Malmö, Sweden's third largest city, right across the sound.

COPENHAGEN AT A GLANCE

Copenhagen has a long history well integrated with today's modern life. The city is a multicultural centre thanks to yesterday's and today's immigration. A fact that contributes to Copenhagen's international atmosphere.

The royal family resides in the center of Copenhagen at the Amalienborg Royal Palace. The reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II can trace her ancestry back to the Viking Age which makes Denmark the world's oldest kingdom. Among cobbled squares, narrow streets and old buildings you'll find that the history of Copenhagen is very much a part of today's everyday life.

...bursting with art & culture

Copenhagen is world famous for it´s innovative design and art. Louisiana, by the waterfront north of the city, is famous for it´s exhibitions and collections of contemporary art. South of Copenhagen on Køge Bay is the multi-museum Arken and at the Danish Design Centre you will find a mixture of ceramic, lamps, furnitures and architecture.

...waiting to be discovered

In the friendly, cultural and cosy, but also trendy athmosphere of Copenhagen drinking, eating and meeting is never a problem. You will find restaurants with all the world's kitchen, but don't forget to visit a genuine danish "kro" to taste Danish specialities like smørrebrød, (open sandwiches) pølser, (hot dogs) and frikadeller, (meatballs) all perfect to match a cold beer. Copenhagen offers a big range of cafés, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs.

Strøget

Between Raadhuspladsen and Kongens Nytorv you can walk along Copenhagen's famous pedestrian shopping street called Strøget. Strøget is not a name of a specific street, but a connection between the west and east part of Copenhagen. Actually, Stroget is comprised of four streets - Frederiksberggade, Vimmelskaftet, Amagertorv and Ostergade.

Amalienborg Castle

As the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world royal Copenhagen has many interesting landmarks and architectural master-pieces reminding us of Danish history so intimately associated with the Danish throne and the royal family. Right in the centre of the city you'll find four royal palaces of which Amalienborg is the residence of Queen Margrethe ll.

The Øresund Bridge, which opened up for traffic in July 2000 is unique since it connects two countries, Denmark and Sweden. For more than a hundred years the two countries planned a fixed link between Malmø and Copenhagen but one obstacle after another graveled the plans, until now. The bridge is a combined bridge and tunnel and one of the largest constructions in Europe with its 8 kilometre bridge, 4 kilometres artificially made island, called Pepparholmen, and a 4 kilometres long tunnel.

The Øresund Region is one of today's most important and dynamic areas in Europe in terms of growth and environment. Within a radius of about 100 km there are roughly 3.5 million people. You can cross the bridge by car or take the Øresund-train to the former Danish town Malmö, in less than 20 minutes!

The little Mermaid

Every Danish sailor who ever stood on a deck knows that the Øresund used to be full of Mermaids. The legend tells us that the home of all Mermaids was the Mermaid Banks in Øresund. The banks are no more but Copenhagen's own Little Mermaid is. The Carlsberg brewer Carl Jacobsen was inspired to donate money to a sculpture after having seen "The little Mermaid" based on a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen.

The sculptor Edward Eriksen, sculptured her in bronze and his wife Eline Eriksen modeled. The story says that she is a sea king's half-human and half-fish daughter, who must wait on her rock for 300 years before she can enter the world of humans. She's been sitting here since 1913 so she still has a few more years to go.
The Little Mermaid attracts almost one million tourists every year.

...as a business hub

Copenhagen is strategically located at the crossroads of Scandinavia and the Baltic Region. The city is today a business, financial and commercial hub of the Nordic countries and the Øresund Region.

The city is a natural geographic hub for transport routs, air, sea and land traffic. The Fixed link between Copenhagen (Denmark) and Malmö (Sweden) is one important reason for the future development in the region. Another important fact is that Copenhagen is the "Gate to the Baltic". The attractive geographical location and the dynamic expansion of business in the Copenhagen area attracts many international companies.

ARIS ProcessWorld on tour is being held at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia which is the largest hotel in Denmark. The Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel offers an exciting and international environment along with spectacular views of Copenhagen.

For more information on Copenhagen, please visit www.copenhagen.com