General information

Certificate of attendance:
A Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to all registered delegates after the Congress has finished.

Credit cards
The most common credit card in Copenhagen is VISA, but you should have no problem finding ATMs/cash machines that accept Mastercard and American Express as well. Bring your PIN code.

Customs and VAT
Danish prices include 25 percent Value Added Tax (VAT). It is refundable to persons who are non-EU residents and who are travelling to a non-EU destination. Tax free shopping is possible in many major shops and department stores in Copenhagen.

Currency
The currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (DKK). One krone is divided into 100 Øre. Coins are circulated in the following denominations: 50 Øre (copper) 1 Krone, 2 Kroner, 5 Kroner (silver, each with a hole in the centre) 10 and 20 Kroner (both brass).

$10 converts to approximately 55 Danish Kroner €10 converts to approximately 75 Danish Kroner £10 converts to approximately 85 Danish Kroner

Electricity
Denmark, like most other European countries, has 220-volt AC, 50Hz current and uses two-pin continental plugs. If you visit from the UK and Ireland, you will need an adaptor for electric appliances, whereas North Americans need a transformer in order to use their 110/125V appliances.

Embassies
If you need to contact the authorities of your home country, here is a list of foreign embassies and consulates in Copenhagen: http://www.thecopenhagenbook.dk/Index/Embassies.aspx

Emergencies

In case of an emergency while you are in Copenhagen, always dial 112. It is a free call which will connect you to the police, fire brigade or hospital.

Internet and wifi

In Copenhagen there are several ways to go online. Cafes and hotels with wireless Internet can be found throughout the city.

Language
In Copenhagen, the mother tongue is Danish, which is closely related to both Swedish and Norwegian. In general Danes speak English extremely well, and some even German and French.

The official language of the Congress is English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.

Letter of invitation
A letter of invitation to assist with visa applications will only be available to fully registered and paid delegates. Please contact eacd2015@croneandco.com for assistance.

Liability & Insurance
The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, and cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.

News in English
Around Copenhagen foreign language newspapers are available from many kiosks. For Danish news in English, look for Copenhagen Post or some of the many online Danish news services.

Opening hours
Since the liberalisation of the socalled Danish closing hour law 1 October 2012, the shops in Copenhagen are allowed to stay open every Sunday and longer on Saturdays and weekdays.

Safety
Copenhagen is generally one of the world's most peaceful cities, where you can walk around safely at all hours. Yet one should take some usual precautions: Around Copenhagen Central Station you should pay extra attention to pickpockets. The area around City Hall Square and the beginning of Strøget (the pedestrian street) is very busy, and also an area to be aware of thieves. Strøget, City Hall Square and Gothersgade can be crowded areas by night.

Smoking
Denmark has a smoking ban in all public indoor areas along with most other western European countries.

Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the venue.

Time zone
Denmark follows Central European Time (CET) which is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Tipping
In Copenhagen, tipping is not a tradition. If you receive an extraordinary good service, you are welcome to reward it with a tip, but it is not expected.

Visa
Some participants may require visa in order to enter Denmark. Please contact the Danish Immigration Service for more information. The website includes a list of countries from which visa is required: Link to website https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/visa/visa.htm

Weather
The climate in Copenhagen follows the four seasons of the northern hemisphere, but temperatures can vary considerably during the year.

May is normally mild with an average temperature of 15 degrees Celcius and 59 degrees Fahrenheit.