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... is a campus university outside the city of Roskilde,
situated in (mostly) green surroundings and with growing
amounts of student housings, shops, and industry.
It is close to Copenhagen, and less than one hour from
Copenhagen Airport.
See all information about Roskilde University
here.
LID 2009 takes place in building 43, room 43-3.29 at Roskilde University.
University map with detailed
directions.
Map and instructions
for drivers and some information about trains (new window);
see also below.
All trains and busses are connected in a common ticket system based on zones,
a bit complicated for novices so better ask once more to be sure you get a ticket
for the correct number of zones. You must stamp your ticket before you enter the train
and when you enter a bus the first time on your trip, the ticket then is valid in
a certain time interval (1-2 h depending on ticket).
There is a high fee if you are taken without a valid ticket; no discount for tourists :(
- Airport to Copenhagen Center
- Direct trains every 10 or 20 min's; trip takes 13 min's.
NB: Copenhagen in Danish is København.
(Taxi some 200 DKK)
- Copenhagen Center (Central Station) to Roskilde University
- Your destination is the station Trekroner
which is one stop before Roskilde; direct train takes 24 min's.
From Trekroner station, follow the crowds to the university
(direction North of the tracks). Walking distance 10-15 min's.
To be sure to find the right train, be aware that not all trains
stop at Trekroner, and only the monitors by the tracks tell
intermediate stations - the big screens in the Central Station
Hall shows only final destinations, which is perfect for confusing
the newcomer.
- Copenhagen Center (Central Station) to Roskilde City
- Similar to the above but one stop more;
in fact many trains race through Trekroner but stop at Roskilde.
(Taxi some 500 DKK)
- Airport to Roskilde University or Roskilde City
- Combine the above, changing at Copenhagen Central
(Taxi some 5-600 DKK)
- Roskilde City to Roskilde University
- Direct trains to Trekroner station takes 3 min's; or bus 604, around 1/2 h.
From Trekroner station, follow the crowds to the university
(direction North of the tracks).
Walking distance 10-15 min's.
(Taxi some 100 DKK)
- Hotel Prindsen, Roskilde
- The hotel is in walking distance from Roskilde station, less than 10 min's;
see the
hotel's map.
- Hotel CABB INN City, Copenhagen
- The hotel is in walking distance from Copenhagen Central Station, less than 10 min's;
see the
hotel's map (click "CAB INN City").
NB: At Copenhagen Central Station, the staircases from the platforms in the opposite
end than the main station hall leads to Tiegtensgade very close to this
hotel.
- Hotel Scandic, Roskilde
-
hotel's map; ask at the hotel for easiest footpath to Roskilde Station.
- Travel planner for local travels
- Rejseplanen
gives the best combination of public transportation
from one place to another and with detailed maps, etc.
- Maps and routes for those who travel by car
- Krak
provides excellent service.
Roskilde is a city with a long history and the close distance
to Copenhagen cannot destroy its particular identity and atmosphere.
Must-see's are
Roskilde Cathedral
and the
Viking Ship Museum.
Check Roskilde Tourist Office.
There are are many fine restaurants and bars along Roskilde's main
pedestrian street and nearby lanes.
The local organizer's favourite is
Restaurant Mumm;
reservation is recommended and prices, well, not cheap but very reasonable
for the quality.
Restaurant Snekken has a very pleasant
location
by the small harbour of Roskilde and may have sufficient space for a larger group, especially when
reservation is made in advance.
Weather is unpredictable in Denmark (and has always been so), so you may
want to check
the weather forecast
from Danish Meteorological Institute before you pack your suitcase.
See VISITCOPENHAGEN.COM
for a fairly complete website (which may require a bit of patience;
don't show it to your HCI colleague).
Museums in the Copenhagen area and around that you must see:
-
Danish National Gallery:
Very interesting collections from different periods.
Old
dutch well represented.
Small
but very interesting section with
Matisse, Braque, etc. including a nice little Modigliani.
...
for foreign visitors, the section
on Danish "Golden Age" may be the most interesting.
-
The Hirschsprung Collection.
Small museum not so far from the above.
If you only have
time for one museum, this is the one to choose.
Some of the best Danish paintings.
Go for Vilhelm Hammershøi if you are in a sombre mood,
but do not miss Anna Ancher's pictures with sunlight through windows
(essence of light!) - and
other of the so-called Skagen painters.
Danish post-impressionist/colorist Theodor Philipsen (you can easily
find his paintings, he's very fond of backlighted cows)
-
Thorvaldsen's Museum. Museum for famous Danish sculpturer
Bertel Thorvaldsen. If you have the chance, admire
some of his best works in the
Copenhagen Cathedral.
-
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
Impressive collection of French painters plus ancient Roman, Egypt, etc.
-
Ordrupgaard.
Impressive collection of
French painters.
-
Louisiana. A must for lovers of modern art
in a wonderful setting.
Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Warhol, etc.;
13 pieces by Giacometti, best Danish 20th century.
-
Arken. More modern art, installations,
video art.