Living in Copenhagen - Practical information
It is not always easy to move to a new city that one does not know. In order to get settled it is important to know the essentials, such as how to get around or who to contact in case of emergencies.
HOW TO GET AROUND
To find out how you get around in Copenhagen you can use:
Using these two sites you can find out the proximity between two addresses, which transportation you can use and how long it will take.
Furthermore, you might find the following website helpful:
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency dispatch centre
Phone no.: 1-1-2
You call
- if you are involved in an accident or if you witness one
- in case of a fire
Emergency room
If you are injured you can go to the emergency room to get checked out, but you have to call in advance and let them know that you are coming.
The Emergency room closest to Emdrup is Bispebjerg hospital – other ER’s in Copenhagen are also listed below.
Bispebjerg Hospital
Skadestuen
5. tværvej, Opgang 7C, stuen
Bispebjerg Bakke 23
2400 København NV
Telephone: 35 31 35 31
Frederiksberg Hospital
Skadestuen
Elektivt kirurgisk center
Nordre Fasanvej 57
2000 Frederiksberg
Telephone: 38 16 35 13 / 35 14
Amager Hospital
Skadestuen
Italiensvej 1 (entrance Kastrupvej 63)
2300 København S
Telephone: 32 34 35 00
The 1813 help line
Are you in doubt about how to call, e.g. the emergency dispatch centre or the ER, then call 1813 and they will help you find out who to call. The lines are open 24 hours a day.
Police station
Police of Copenhagen
Phone no. tlf. 114 or 33141448
Futher information can be found here: http://www.regionh.dk/menu/sundhedOghospitaler/Akut+hjaelp/Akut_hjaelp.htm