Copenhagen (København) Practical Information

• Tourist Offices: Copenhagen Right Now, Vesterbrog. 4A (☎7022 2442; www.visitcopenhagen.dk). From København H, cross Vesterbrog. toward the Axelrod building. Open M-F 9am-4pm, Sa 9am-2pm. Sells the Copenhagen Card (1-day 199kr; 3-day 429kr), which grants free or discounted admission to most sights and unlimited travel throughout Northern Zealand; however, cardholders will need to keep up an almost manic pace to justify the cost.   Use It, Rådhusstr. 13 (☎3373 0620; www.useit.dk), has indispensable info and services for budget travelers. Offers Playtime, a comprehensive budget guide to the city. Provides daytime luggage storage, has free Internet (max. 20min.), holds mail, and finds lodgings for no charge. Open mid-June to mid-Sept. daily 9am-7pm; mid-Sept. to mid-June M-W 11am-4pm, Th 11am-6pm, F 11am-2pm.
• Embassies and Consulates: Australia, Dampfærgev. 26, 2nd fl. (☎7026 3676). Canada, Kristen Bernikowsg. 1 (☎3348 3200). Ireland, Østbaneg. 21 (☎3542 3233). New Zealand, Store Strandst. 21, 2nd fl. (☎3337 7702). UK, Kastelsv. 36-40 (☎3544 5200). US, Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24 (☎3555 3144). www.um.dk for complete list.
• Currency Exchange: Forex , in København H. 20kr commission for cash exchanges, 10kr per traveler’s check. Open daily 8am-9pm.
• English-Language Bookstore: Arnold Busck International Boghandel, Købmagerg. 49 (☎3373 3500; www.arnoldbusck.dk). Has a considerable selection of literature. Open M 10am-6pm, Tu-Th 9:30am-6pm, F 9:30am-7pm, Sa 10am-4pm. MC/V.
• GLBT Resources: Landsforeningen for Bøsser og Lesbiske (LBL), Teglgårdstr. 13 (☎3313 1948; www.lbl.dk). Open M-F noon-2:30pm and 3-4:30pm. The monthly Out and About, which lists nightlife options, is available at gay clubs and the tourist office Other resources include www.copenhagen-gay-lfe.dk and www.gayguide.dk.
• Police: Headquarters at Halmtorvet 20; Politigarden, Politiorvet 1 (☎3314 1448)
• 24hr. Pharmacy: Steno Apotek, Vesterbrog. 6C (☎3314 8266), across from the Banegårdspl. exit of København H. Ring the bell at night. Cash only.
• Medical Services: Doctors on Call (☎7013 0041 M-F 8am-4pm; ☎7020 1546 evenings/weekends; 400-600kr fee). Emergency rooms at Amager Hospital, Italiensv. 1 (☎3234 3234), Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanv. 57 (☎3834 7711), and Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23 (☎3531 3531).
• Internet: Free at Use It and Copenhagen Hovedbibliotek (Central Library), Krystalg. 15 (☎3373 6060). Coffee shop on 1st fl. Open M-F 10am-7pm, Sa 10am-2pm. Boomtown, Axeltorv. 1-3 (☎3332 1032; www.boomtown.net), directly opposite the Tivoli main entrance. 30kr per hr. Open 24hr.
• Post Office: In København H. Open M-F 8am-9pm, Sa-Su 10am-4pm. Address mail as follows: LAST NAME, First name, Post Denmark, Hovedbanegårdens Posthus, Hovedbanegården, 1570 Copenhagen V, DENMARK. Use It also holds mail for 2 months.