The document provides an overview of Denmark and Copenhagen as a destination for meetings, events, and leisure travel. Some key points: - Denmark offers wide-open spaces along with cosmopolitan cities like Copenhagen, balancing traditions with innovation. Copenhagen has excellent accessibility via its international airport. - Copenhagen offers many unique historic and modern venues, as well as activities like swimming in the clean harbor. The city is recognized as one of the best places for business and ranked as the world's happiest and cleanest city. - Copenhagen provides green meeting options and is a cultural center, home to impressive art museums and 10 Michelin-star restaurants. The document highlights Denmark's success in hosting major corporate and association events.

2. MY PLACE
Located at the crossroads of the
old Europe and the New Europe

3. MY PLACE
But what is my place?
MY PLACE IS
Wide open space for
events. From the deserts
of Skagen in the North,
to the lush meadows,
forests and fjords of
South Denmark. From
the wild west coast to
the cosmopolitan capital
city. We are a blue land,
a yellow land and a
Greenland.

4. MY PLACE
Back to the future – The Danes love
their traditions and heritage. However,
with an innovative mind and sustainable
attitude, the Danes are successful in
creating an environment that combines
the traditions with cutting edge
innovation.

5. WARM WELCOME GUARANTEED
The Danes have officially been
recognised as the happiest people in
the world. Visitors are quickly made
to feel at home no matter where they
travel to in the country.
A LEISURELY PLACE
Enjoyment of leisure time is an inherit
part of the Danish psyche. Organising
unique and interesting activities couldn't
be easier. Fairytale castles and manor
houses, venues with historical
connections that range from Hamlet to
the Vikings, the contrast of modern and
trendy venues and a rich choice of
cultural activities in Copenhagen creates
a dynamic environment for events.

6. INTERNATIONAL ACCESS
With 4 International Airports
Denmark is well served to offer the
highest levels of accessibility for
international meetings.
Copenhagen airport alone handles
over 800 take offs and landings
each day, and serves over 130
global destinations, making it one
of Northern Europe's main hubs.

7. ØRESUND
Denmark’s location also provides
easy access to the Øresund region,
Sweden, the rest of Scandinavia
and Northern Europe

8. EASY COME...EASY GO
Once there, getting around is easy
TOP SCORE
Copenhagen has the world’s best
Metro.
(Source: Survey among participants at
Metro Rail Convention 2008)

9. OPEN FOR CONGRESSES

10. UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Looking for venues
accommodating 10,000
delegates, 1000 delegates,
100 delegates or just 10?
Denmark is internationally
recognised for its high level
of professional, technical
expertise and vast number of
perfect venues, so whether
you wish to educate or
motivate, excite or encourage
– we are up for the job!

11. FACILITATE
The number of meeting
facilities has expanded greatly
in recent years. As a response,
many of the city’s existing
suppliers have modernised and
extended their venues.

12. OPEN FOR MEETINGS

13. THINK MEETOVATION
Seeking new ways to optimize the
return on investment from your
meetings and events? Meetovation is a
unique Danish concept that utilises
conference facilities, their setup and the
whole environment in innovative ways.
The purpose is to actively engage,
excite and encourage participants to
generate a positive energy that makes
meetings seem less tiring and the big
issues solvable.

14. DOWN TO BUSINESS
Two years in a row, Copenhagen
has been voted the World’s Best
Country for Business.
(Source: Forbes Best Countries for
Business rankings 2009)

15. GREEN MEETING
... is a reality in Copenhagen,
thanks to its eco-labeled
hotels, organic foods,
recycled furniture and
environmentally friendly
transport options.

16. JUMP IN
The water in Copenhagen’s
harbour is so clean that
you can swim in it.

17. Dirty – no way!
Copenhagen is the
cleanest city in Europe.
(Source: Survey among
readers of Trip Advisors,
2009)

18. OPEN FOR INCENTIVES

19. BY SEA OR LAND
Challenging activities such as
climbing, shooting, match
races or relaxation in spas and
saunas are just some of the
options available in the
Copenhagen region.

20. LONG TERM
Copenhagen is the
home of the oldest
monarchy and traces
of the city’s 1000-
year history are to
be found
everywhere.

21. OPEN FOR FREE TIME

22. FOR SALE
The city centre is full of
independent retailers,
exclusive boutiques and has
several grand department
stores. Whatever your heart
desires, you will be able to
find it in Copenhagen!

23. RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Fresh products from the Danish countryside and the
sea is inherent in Denmark’s culinary success. The
country has 10 restaurants with Michelin stars,
including the world famous Noma, holder of the title of
the world's best restaurant. For a flash of Latin flair,
look out for the Danish version of fusion - Denmark
meets France.
PIECE OF ART
As the largest city in
Scandinavia, Copenhagen is
a lively centre for culture and
art experiences. The city’s
museums house impressive
collections of both Danish
and international art
exhibitions spanning from a
thousand years ago to the
present.

24. AFTER DARK
Enjoy a Copenhagen cocktail and
discover a world of night clubs,
night life and night time
adventures to keep even the most
experienced party animal happy.

25. CONGRESSES
EVENTS Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society
MTV Europe Music World Design Congress
Awards Annual Convention of Rotary International
European Film Forbes Global CEO Forum – Europe
Awards Annual Meeting of the European Association
World Outgames for the Study of Diabetes
European Society of Anesthesiologists (ESA)
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society (Cirse)
European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
CORPORATE
European League Against Rheumatology (EULAR)
VW Fox
International Olympic Committee Congress (IOC)
Opel Zaphira
UN Convention on Climate Change (COP 15)
BMW
UEFA Ordinary Congress
SAAB
MPI PEC-E (2007)
SAP
Microsoft
Oracle
Roche
v
Astra Zenica Don’t just take our word for it!
Novo Nordisk
Pfizer
Siemens
Vestas
Nestlé
Nokia
Sony-Ericsson
LOVEABLE
Copenhagen is the world’s 6th
most popular congress city.
(Source: ICCA 2009)

26. ASIA/PACIFIC NORWAY
Scandinavian tourist Board Visitdenmark
Izumikan Gobancho Building 4F P.B. 406-Sentrum
12-11 Gobancho Tollbugaten 27
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo N-0103 Oslo
102-0076 Japan Phone: +47 22 00 76 30
Phone: +81 (3) 5212 1121 Mail: bedrift@visitdenmark.com
Mail: mail@stb-asia.com
OTHER MARKETS
GERMANY/SWITZERLAND/ Visitdenmark
AUSTRIA Islands Brygge 43, 3.
Visitdenmark DK-2300 Copenhagen
Glockengiesserwall 2 Phone: +45 32889900
D-20095 Hamburg Mail: bnj@visitdenmark.com
Phone: +49 40 32 0 21 123
Mail: meeting@visitdenmark.com SWEDEN
Visitdenmark
ITALY Box 5524
Visitdenmark SE-114 85 Stockholm
Via Cappuccio 11 Phone: +46 (0)8 440 54 00
I-20123 Milan Mail: info@visitdenmark.se
Phone: +39 02 86 72 86
Mail: Info.dk@visitdenmark.com UK/IRELAND
Visitdenmark
NETHERLANDS 55 Sloane Street
Visitdenmark London SW1X 9SY
Postbus 266 Phone: +44 (0)20 7201 3985
NL-2300 AG Leiden / Schipholweg Mail:
96a conferencesales@visitdenmark.com
NL-2316 XD Leiden
Phone: +31 (0) 71 523 3 283 USA
Mail: Visitdenmark
denemarken@visitdenmark.com 655 Third Avenue, 18th fl oor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: +1 212 885 9772
Mail: can@visitdenmark.com
COPENHAGEN
Meetingplace Wonderful Copenhagen
Nørregade 7B
DK-1165 Copenhagen K
Phone: +45 3325 7400
Fax: +45 3325 7410
Mail: meetincopenhagen@woco.dk

27. ANYONE CAN BE A
COPENHAGENER