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Music makes the people come together

 One of the world's most important international music events will take place in Copenhagen from 28 October - 1 November.

WOMEX is a major, intercultural music event which combines a congress with a trade fair and festival and takes place over five days every October. WOMEX is the most important international professional market of world music of every description, bringing together professionals from the worlds of folk, roots, ethnic and traditional music.

The international fair will feature concerts, conferences and screenings of documentaries and, according to the UNESCO Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity, 'It contributes to networking as an effective means of promoting music and culture of all kinds across frontiers.'

Around 3,000 industry participants, 350 international artists, and 350 international journalists from 100 countries are expected, along with a large public attendance.

Copenhagen will host WOMEX in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The world's best biking city


Bright-eyed Copenhageners on the bicycle lane in the morning have long been a part of the city's scenery and the bicycle's popularity benefits both the environment and the residents' well being. The city's visitors have ample opportunity to hop on the saddle and experience Copenhagen on two wheels. But the city of Copenhagen wants to do even more to advance the bicycle culture. By 2015, the world's best biking city will be named Copenhagen.

1,1 million kilometres on bike
Today, 36% of Copenhageners travel the road to work or school on bicycle. That is one of the highest percentages in the world and the ambitious target for 2015 is 50%. Furthermore, 1,1 million kilometres are ridden on bicycle in Copenhagen - every day.

These numbers come from the City of Copenhagen's environmental plan, ECO-METROPOLE OUR VISION 2015, which together with other green initiatives, works towards making Copenhagen the world's best biking city by 2015. The project also ranks high on funding. 150 million DKK have been allocated from 2007-2009 for bicycle parking, green biking routes, more bike lanes and increased safety.

Bike City Copenhagen
In May 2007, Copenhagen was the first city in the world to be named Bike City - a distinction that strengthens the ambition to become the world's best biking city. It was the international cycling union, UCI, which appointed Copenhagen to Bike City. That means a number of international cycling events will take place in and around the city in 2008-2011. The 2011 world championship in road cycling will be the showcase event. But other sporting events like the world championship in track cycling, BMX World Cup and Track World Cup in Ballerup Super Arena will fill the city with cycle enthusiasts from the whole world. During this time, there will also be a variety of public cycling activities that will focus on Copenhagen as Bike City and strengthen a healthy urban environment.

Bike lanes & green routes
There already exists many ways to safely get around Copenhagen on two wheels. In the last 100 years, 300 kilometres of bike lanes have been built in the City of Copenhagen - and an additional 50 kilometres are on the way. Currently, the city is building green routes through the city to ensure a safe and green transport route for cyclists while creating green spots in the city's landscape. Out of the 100 kilometres of green routes planned throughout the city, 37 kilometres are completed and a good part of the route through the district of Nørrebro has already been established. When that is finished, there will be green bicycling connections through several areas of Copenhagen, namely from Emdrup in the north across Frederiksberg to Valby in the south. A bike and pedestrian bridge over Aagade is part of the project to create safe cycling connections between the City of Frederiksberg and the City of Copenhagen.

Green wave for the cyclists
There are only a few places in the world, where you will find traffic lights specifically for cyclists. But in Copenhagen, you'll see the miniature traffic lights many places, especially at heavily trafficked crossroads. The clearly marked blue bike lanes also increase traffic safety for the vulnerable cyclist. On Nørrebrogade, green waves have been set during the morning and evening "rush-hours" so the approximately 30,000 bicyclists that ride this stretch daily get a quicker and safer bike lane. The traffic lights are set so that the 2.5 kilometre stretch between outer Nørrebro to The Lakes can be covered in only seven and a half minutes at 20 kilometres an hour. The speed is brisk but kids can also keep pace. Soon, cyclists in other areas of the city will enjoy the green waves because more are on the way.

On bike in North Zealand
North Zealand offers a wealth of scenic routes that can be covered on bicycle. One of these routes is Strandvejen, the costal road between Copenhagen and Helsingør, which is also a Marguerite route - an especially beautiful route through the landscape. Enjoy views of Øresund and the large coastal houses, Bellevue Beach, Dyrehaven (The Deer Garden) and Eremitage Castle. At the same time, sights and attractions pop up along the way -- Denmark's Aquarium in Charlottenlund, Karen Blixen Museum in Rungsted, Louisiana in Humlebæk and Hamlet's Kronborg Castle in Helsingør. In addition you'll find more than 3,000 kilometres of national bicycle routes that wind their way through the beautiful Danish countryside.

Take your bike on public transportation
Over time, public transportation in and out of Copenhagen has conformed to the bike culture and it is possible to take your bicycle with you on the S-trains, Metro, local and regional trains as well as InterCity and InterCitylyn trains. Most S-trains have a special area or flex-room for bikes. All trains require a special bike ticket, which can be purchased at the station. Do remember to reserve a spot for your two wheels on InterCity and InterCitylyn trains.

Experience Copenhagen on two wheels
The colourful city bikes make it possible for the city's visitors to discover Copenhagen on two wheels. And, they are free to use with a deposit of DKK 20. 2007 marks the 12th season that the 2,000 city bikes have dotted the city landscape from April to November. With 110 city bike stations in the inner city, there is always a bike nearby and the four rolling workshops make sure the bikes are in top working condition every day.

Guest of many of the city's hotels can also rent a bike directly from the hotel reception for approximately DKK 100 per day. For example, the hotel chain Arp-Hansen Group offer bicycle rentals from its nine hotels in the centre of Copenhagen.

A good alternative to finding your way around the big city jungle on your own is a guided bike safari with a personal guide. It is a different and more active way to experience the city's life and architecture. Both Copenhagen Tours and City Safari arrange guided tours for one person or groups. The tours' themes range from Historical Copenhagen, In H.C. Andersen's Footsteps or Danish Design Safari as well as themed tours such as Photo and Quiz Safari, Big City Organics and a guided tour through the city's nightlife can be arranged. Tours are two and a half - four and a half hours long and it is possible to supplement your experience with lunch in the green areas along the way.

The Asian inspired rickshaws or bicycle taxis make it possible to experience Copenhagen by bike without having to step on the pedals. The two largest operators are Copenhagen Rickshaw and Flying Tigers Rickshaw. They both primarily serve the inner city but you can also hire them for longer trips. Call and reserve a trip or hail one of the colourful bicycles on the street. Most drivers speak many languages, know the city like the back of their hand and can recommend sights, attractions and events.

 

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