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This article was fist published 9 October 2014. It has been updated 30 June 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bicycles are everywhere in Copenhagen, but what’s the best way to get your own? From police auctions to facebook groups, here’s how to best weigh your bike options.<\/p>\n

Happy hunting!<\/p>\n

Bicycle shops<\/h3>\n

Let’s start with the most obvious – bicycle shops. Bicycle shop assistant Jacob<\/secret> works for Jupiter Ekstra, which sells both new and used bikes for around DKK 1300.<\/p>\n

It just took me three minutes to get a really good bike for 800 DKK<\/p>\n

Joanna, sociology student<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

They are checked and repaired before put for sale and therefore reliable for everyday commuting in the city.<\/p>\n

\u00bbWe sell about ten second-hand bikes a week, they are really popular among students,\u00ab he says.<\/p>\n

Although most of the bicycle shops in central part of Copenhagen don’t deal with used bikes, you can find several who do in N\u00f8rrebro, Vesterbro or \u00d8sterbro neighbourhoods. Some shops don’t mind the trouble and post their second-hand offers online.<\/p>\n

Examples of this are Second Hand Bikes\u00a0or Buddha Bikes<\/a>, which both operate in \u00d8sterbro.<\/p>\n

Join Facebook groups<\/h3>\n

Sociology student Joanna likes the Facebook group ESN-CPH: Give-buy-sell-rent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00bbIt just took me three minutes to get a really good bike for 800 DKK,\u00ab she says. The Facebook group has users trading all kinds of imaginable items, from Burberry bags to student books.<\/p>\n

Police auction<\/h3>\n

Have you ever thought about what happens to lost bikes in Copenhagen? The local police collects them and holds public auctions every month to find new and more responsible owners for them.<\/p>\n

You can read our recent article ‘Bicycle hunting at the police auction’<\/a> and a bit about what kind of quality you should expect from the bicycles sold.<\/p>\n

Find a list of the bicycles on sale some days before the auction and all the relevant information about the bike auction here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Den Bl\u00e5 Avis<\/h3>\n

24-year old Copenhagen Business School student Marie from Germany is right now riding a used Raleigh bought via the Danish website www.dba.dk.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bbIt is definitely the best place to look for a used bike. I’d recommend aiming for the ads with good quality pictures and longer description than just going for a bike’s brand name,\u00ab she says.
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\nDba.dk is the online version of a popular local classified newspaper called Den Bl\u00e5 Avis<\/em> (The Blue Newspaper) which has now closed down.<\/p>\n

Ask a friend or a fellow student<\/h3>\n

Italian exchange student Luca bought his fixed gear bike from his flat owners’ brother.<\/p>\n

\u00bbWord of mouth is sometimes the most efficient. Ask your friends, fellow students, co-workers. Sometimes it is as if Copenhagen is a city revolving around bikes and somebody always knows someone who probably could come up with a good offer for you,\u00ab Luca suggests.<\/p>\n

What to keep in mind<\/h3>\n

Freddie works as a part-time mechanic at a bicycle shop in Central Copenhagen, and likes repairing stuff, of course. He’ll recommend you to think about the work that might come along with buying a used bike.<\/p>\n

\u00bbBefore buying a second-hand bike you should really think about the pros and cons. There are parts that are going to give up probably sooner than later. If you are not able to fix it yourself, a second hand bike could in short time become actually more expensive than buying a new one,\u00ab the mechanic says.
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From police auctions to facebook groups, here’s how to best weigh your bike options.<\/p>\n<p>Happy hunting!<\/p>\n<h3>Bicycle shops<\/h3>\n<p>Let’s start with the most obvious – bicycle shops. <secret url=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/kalev_aasmae_-_article_photo-1-290x180.jpg\" text=\"Kalev Aasm\u00e4e\">Bicycle shop assistant Jacob<\/secret> works for Jupiter Ekstra, which sells both new and used bikes for around DKK 1300.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It just took me three minutes to get a really good bike for 800 DKK<\/p>\n<p class=\"quotee\">Joanna, sociology student<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>They are checked and repaired before put for sale and therefore reliable for everyday commuting in the city.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbWe sell about ten second-hand bikes a week, they are really popular among students,\u00ab he says.<\/p>\n<p>Although most of the bicycle shops in central part of Copenhagen don’t deal with used bikes, you can find several who do in N\u00f8rrebro, Vesterbro or \u00d8sterbro neighbourhoods. Some shops don’t mind the trouble and post their second-hand offers online.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of this are Second Hand Bikes\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/BuddhabikesCPH\/about\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buddha Bikes<\/a>, which both operate in \u00d8sterbro.<\/p>\n<h3>Join Facebook groups<\/h3>\n<p>Sociology student Joanna likes the Facebook group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/esncph.give.buy.sell.rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESN-CPH: Give-buy-sell-rent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbIt just took me three minutes to get a really good bike for 800 DKK,\u00ab she says. The Facebook group has users trading all kinds of imaginable items, from Burberry bags to student books.<\/p>\n<h3>Police auction<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever thought about what happens to lost bikes in Copenhagen? The local police collects them and holds public auctions every month to find new and more responsible owners for them.<\/p>\n<p>You can read our recent article ‘<a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/bicycle-hunting-at-the-copenhagen-police-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle hunting at the police auction’<\/a> and a bit about what kind of quality you should expect from the bicycles sold.<\/p>\n<p>Find a list of the bicycles on sale some days before the auction and all the relevant information about the bike auction <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topauktioner.dk\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Den Bl\u00e5 Avis<\/h3>\n<p>24-year old Copenhagen Business School student Marie from Germany is right now riding a used Raleigh bought via the Danish website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dba.dk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dba.dk.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00bbIt is definitely the best place to look for a used bike. I’d recommend aiming for the ads with good quality pictures and longer description than just going for a bike’s brand name,\u00ab she says.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Quote","quote":"Before buying a second-hand bike you should really think about the pros and cons","quotee":"Freddie, part-time mechanic","style":"extended"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Content","content":"<p>Dba.dk is the online version of a popular local classified newspaper called <em>Den Bl\u00e5 Avis<\/em> (The Blue Newspaper) which has now closed down.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask a friend or a fellow student<\/h3>\n<p>Italian exchange student Luca bought his fixed gear bike from his flat owners’ brother.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbWord of mouth is sometimes the most efficient. Ask your friends, fellow students, co-workers. Sometimes it is as if Copenhagen is a city revolving around bikes and somebody always knows someone who probably could come up with a good offer for you,\u00ab Luca suggests.<\/p>\n<h3>What to keep in mind<\/h3>\n<p>Freddie works as a part-time mechanic at a bicycle shop in Central Copenhagen, and likes repairing stuff, of course. He’ll recommend you to think about the work that might come along with buying a used bike.<\/p>\n<p>\u00bbBefore buying a second-hand bike you should really think about the pros and cons. There are parts that are going to give up probably sooner than later. If you are not able to fix it yourself, a second hand bike could in short time become actually more expensive than buying a new one,\u00ab the mechanic says.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"ArticleEnd"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Newsletter","lang_select":"en","identifier":"Newsletter","headline":"Sign up for the weekly University Post newsletter","button_text":"Sign up here","class":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"OtherStories","headline":"Read more","hand_picked_posts":true,"references":[{"reference":{"ID":22371,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2015-05-08 09:56:54","post_date_gmt":"2015-05-08 07:56:54","post_content":"<em>This article was first published 8 May 2015. It has been updated 29 June 2019.<\/em>\r\n\r\nIt is time to make your Copenhagen space <em>feel<\/em> like home. Your room, flat or shared house is a cosy refuge from the social whirlwind and new experiences. Make it your own.\r\n\r\nHere is our top 5 list of places to scavenge, barter or buy cheap stuff in Copenhagen.\r\n<h3>1. Flea markets<\/h3>\r\nThe flea market, or <em>loppemarked<\/em>, is a central part of Copenhagen life. You can get everything from furniture to electronics, cutlery, paintings and rare vinyl. But patience and perseverance are required in order to find the best bargain.\r\n<blockquote>If you would rather spend your cash on drinks and travel, you can scavenge good free furniture at one of the city\u2019s recycling stations<\/blockquote>\r\nMost flea markets have a specialty (clothes, furniture, design), and many charge an entrance fee. Do some research before you embark on your loppenmarket quest, and find a place that suits your needs and wallet. A good place to start is <a href=\"http:\/\/markedskalenderen.dk\/marked\/kategori\/loppemarked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MarkedsKalenderen.<\/a>\r\n\r\nIf you want to add a charitable side to your bargain-hunting, very Saturday year-round there is a large <a href=\"http:\/\/svalerne.dk\/home\/fair%20trade%20%26%20genbrug\/loppemarked%20kbh\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indoor flea market<\/a> owned by a charity called Svalerne (Emmaus in other countries). All of the proceeds go to help children in India and Bangladesh.\r\n\r\nThe warehouse is in the Northern part of the city on Nattergalevej 6 and is open from 10-15 every Saturday (it is closed in the month of July).\r\n\r\nDon't forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/studenterhusets-popular-flea-market-in-copenhagen-expands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monthly Studenterhuset flea markets.<\/a>\r\n<h2>2. Online bartering<\/h2>\r\nWhen Danes want cheap stuff, they go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dba.dk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Den Bl\u00e5 Avis (dba.dk.)<\/a>\r\n\r\nHere, you find anything from a new apartment to a cheap sofa, or even a stuffed fox. Remember to barter and get the price down!\r\n\r\nThe site is in Danish, so have a dictionary on hand.\r\n\r\nA Danish equivalent to the auction site Ebay is called<a href=\"http:\/\/www.qxl.dk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> QXL <\/a>. This site is also in Danish.\r\n<h2>3. When in Scandinavia, do flat-pack<\/h2>\r\nWhat could be more Scandinavian than mass-produced, colourful flat-pack ready-to-assemble furniture?\r\n\r\nIKEA is the place to go for the finishing touches of plaids, bedcovers, cushions and plants when you have found your funky retro furniture on the cheap elsewhere. Or, more likely, when you have found your second hand Ikea furniture.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\nWhile you are there, don\u2019t miss out on the famous IKEA meatballs (Swedish 'K\u00f6ttbullar', pronounced 'Shit-boola'!) and snag a DKK 5 cinnamon bun, or <em>kanelsnegl <\/em>('cinnamon-snail!').\r\n\r\nThe nearest IKEA is in Gentofte (to the North of the city). You can get there by taking bus number 150S from N\u00f8rreport Station, towards <em>Kokkedal Station<\/em>. Get off at the stop called <em>Brog\u00e5rdsvej.<\/em>\r\n<h2>4. Stolen bikes, the legal way<\/h2>\r\nMake (other people\u2019s) crime pay. Snag a bargain at a police auction!\r\n\r\nThe Copenhagen police regularly hold auctions (via the company Topauktioner) to get rid of all the stolen and lost property that they receive and can\u2019t reunite with its original owner.\r\n\r\nKeep an eye on the calendar for the next auction, and familiarize yourself with the rules, at <a href=\"https:\/\/topauktioner.dk\/cykelauktion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Topauktioner website. <\/a>\r\n\r\nHere is our latest report and review of a <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/bicycle-hunting-at-the-copenhagen-police-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">police bike auction.<\/a>\r\n\r\nHere are our more general tips on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/used-bikes-in-copenhagen-how-to-get-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get a used bike in Copenhagen.<\/a>\r\n<h2>5. Free stuff<\/h2>\r\nIf you would rather spend your cash on drinks and travel, you can scavenge good free furniture at one of the city\u2019s recycling stations. On a good day you can find good quality furniture, lamps and even clothes. For those with mechanical skills, recycling stations are also a great place to find bicycle parts.\r\n<blockquote>Be prepared for some jostling around for furniture and electronic goods, but small items such as books are easily available<\/blockquote>\r\nMany stations have a separate section for unwanted but undamaged items, but be wary that lately professional flea market salesmen have started lurking around these places to grab the most valuable pieces. Be prepared for some jostling around for furniture and electronic goods, but small items such as books are easily available.\r\n\r\nOne of the best places to start is M\u00f8llegade Genbrugsstation in N\u00f8rrebro.\r\n\r\nSo that's it. Happy bargain hunting!\r\n\r\nDo you need a more general guide to living cheap?<a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/how-to-live-on-a-student-budget-in-copenhagen\/\"> Here is how to live on a student budget in Copenhagen<\/a>\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n","post_title":"Finding cheap stuff in Copenhagen","post_excerpt":"Wherever you live - a new lamp, desk or picture can make it feel like home. And you also need a bike in Copenhagen. Here is the University Post guide to finding nice and cheap stuff in Copenhagen.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"top-5-finding-cheap-stuff-in-copenhagen","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-08-20 10:32:14","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-20 08:32:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=22371\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":54782,"post_author":"14","post_date":"2017-09-12 10:02:04","post_date_gmt":"2017-09-12 08:02:04","post_content":"<h2>1. Save up<\/h2>\r\nIt costs money to begin at university. Between all the trips to IKEA, the books, and the travel cards for commuting, starting to study can end up being expensive, so it's smart to save up a bit before you take off. There are also expenses for social activities such as introduction week, which you can easily forget on the go \u2013 and all the beers you are going to drink at the Friday bar don\u2019t pay for themselves.\r\n<h2>2. Learn the lingo<\/h2>\r\nOn campus you will hear many new and strange expressions \u2013 they are a part of the particular language code that is used on campus. The UCPH language is a distinctive \u00a0[secrettext face=\"sociolect\" text=\"variant of a language used by members of a specific social group - a kind of group language\"]\u00a0filled with absurd abbreviations and very long words that it takes time to learn. Do yourself a favour and read up on some of the university's lingo before starting studies so you can easier follow the conversation and laugh at the right time. We have done some of the work for you on Danish university-related terminology. Find our (Danish) guide to uni-lingo<a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/uni-lingo-din-ordbog-til-koebenhavns-universitet\/\"> here<\/a>.\r\n<h2>3. Make friends<\/h2>\r\nEven though there are many things you have to keep track of, make a point of showing up at social events and Friday bars on your new study programme \u2013 even if you don\u2019t feel in a festive mood. You can just drink a tonic without the gin, the important thing is that you spend time with your new classmates and make an effort to get to know them. This community may carry you through the really tough, troubled times of your programme of study \u2013 like having to study for a new exam in methodology.\r\n<h2>4. Have hobbies<\/h2>\r\nExtra-curricular activities can give you back the energy for your daily life. It can be anything from embroidery, to a trip to the practice room, the gym or football pitch, and this will give you significantly less of a bad conscience than a Netflix marathon, and it will make your studies easier. Not everything in your life needs to be about your new study programme, and it's both healthy and nice to take a break and clear your head.\r\n<h2>5. Relax<\/h2>\r\nRemember to \u2018check out\u2019 every now and again, and take a break. Thousands of things happen at the start of your studies, and it's not easy to be both social with your new reading group, and keep up old friendships, while at the same time being a good student and reading up on your entire syllabus. Give yourself breaks and breathers along the way - it's okay. Nobody can do everything all the time \u2013 even if it looks that way on Instagram. It is, seriously, not good to end up as a stress statistic.\r\n<h2>6. Be social<\/h2>\r\nIt might be a good idea to sign up for the Friday bar committee, the book club or any other campus associations. You learn to know the university in a completely different way when you commit to more than just reading the curriculum. It's also a great opportunity to get to know people from other student cohorts and study programmes \u2013 something that might otherwise be difficult.\r\n<h2>7. Study the right way<\/h2>\r\nNow there is no right or wrong way to study. But you could easily be led to imagine that other students sit in the reading room until late into the night while they are at the same time engaged in all the different clubs and\u00a0 associations of their programme, and that this must be the right way to be a university student. It is not. There are as many ways of being a student as there are students. We all tackle uni-life differently and have different priorities and preferences \u2013 and this is perfectly normal!\r\n<h2>8. Drop the grades race<\/h2>\r\nGrades in high school and at university are not the same. Your grades at university do not have the same implications, and you are also assessed on a completely different skills set. So you don\u2019t have to worry about falling down the scale \u2013 most of us do. As long as you try to understand the material, things usually go well. In 2 years\u2019 time (or in 2 months\u2019 time) no one, including yourself, will remember, or care, about whether you got a \u201812\u2019 or a \u20184\u2019 in the first year's exam in science theory.\r\n<h2>9. Use the re-examinations<\/h2>\r\nAt university you usually have three attempts to pass an exam, and there is absolutely no shame in doing a re-examination. You can use the opportunity to redo an exam if you don\u2019t have the opportunity to prepare yourself properly or if you have many exams on top of each other. Re-examination can be a planning tool that reduces the pressure during the exam period. It can give you more peace of mind and can be an opportunity for you to prepare better.\r\n<h2>10. Make demands<\/h2>\r\nYou study at university for your own sake, and so it is legitimate for you to make demands on your fellow students and instructors. You have the right to question \u2013 or complain about \u2013 the decisions of the university, faculty or the decisions of your instructor. Every fifth exam complaint ends up being ruled in favour of the student, so even though it may seem time consuming or bureaucratic, it is not useless. Many of the guidance staff are students themselves and they are there for your sake, so do not hesitate to go to them if you need some advice.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"10 things I should have known before I started university","post_excerpt":"Go to re-examination, forget about your grades, and make demands. At the university, there are many new things to deal with, and one is easily overwhelmed. Here, an experienced student tells what she wishes she had known, when she was on the threshold of student life.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10-things-i-should-have-known-before-i-started-university","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/uni-lingo-din-ordbog-til-koebenhavns-universitet\/","post_modified":"2019-07-17 11:04:19","post_modified_gmt":"2019-07-17 09:04:19","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/10-ting-jeg-gerne-ville-have-vidst-inden-jeg-begyndte-paa-universitetet\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":3319,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2016-06-01 09:39:47","post_date_gmt":"2016-06-01 07:39:47","post_content":"<span class=\"dropcap\">Y<\/span>ou probably already have a good impression of Copenhagen, but there's much more to Denmark than its capital city. This guide will introduce you to some of the most beautiful and iconic places in Denmark, and tell you how to get there in order to build and refresh your impression of Denmark as a country.\r\n\r\nAll transportation and pricing tips are from Copenhagen, except the last tip, which starts from Aalborg.\r\n<h2>1. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Gammel Strandvej 13, 3050 Humleb\u00e6k.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.louisiana.dk\" target=\"blank\">Louisiana<\/a> is the most visited and one of the most famous modern art museums in Denmark. With a large range of collections, temporary exhibitions, live events and a killer landscape, it's a classic go-to favourite for a day off.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe museum of modern art lies on the beautiful east coast of Denmark around 35 km north of Copenhagen. You can get here by taking the regional train from Copenhagen Central Station or N\u00f8rreport towards Helsing\u00f8r station. The train runs every 20 minutes and takes 45 minutes. Details:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>An entrance ticket to Louisiana costs DKK 110 for a student and DKK 125 for a regular adult. If you're lucky enough to be 27 or younger, we suggest getting a club card. It costs DKK 135 and will give you one year of free entrance and 10% discount on everything.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If you don't have a rejsekort (and there are <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/rejsekort-how-to-use-the-puzzling-danish-travel-card\/\" target=\"blank\">unfortunately plenty of reasons not to<\/a>), the train ticket to Humleb\u00e6k costs DKK 92 one-way. We suggest getting a 24-hour ticket. It will set you back DKK 160 and can take you there and back, or anywhere you want within the east Zealand area.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 270<\/strong> (transport + entrance)\r\n<h2>2. Kronborg Castle - where 'Hamlet' took place<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Kronborg, 3000 Helsing\u00f8r<\/em>\r\n\r\nKronborg Castle is the fictitious location of the famous Shakespeare play <em>Hamlet<\/em>. Every summer there are live Shakespeare plays at the theatre called <em>Hamletscenen<\/em> at the castle. Previous Hamlet's here include Laurence Olivier, Derek Jacobi, and Jude Law.\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIt will take roughly an hour to get to Kronborg Castle from Copenhagen Central Station by regional train towards Helsing\u00f8r, 45 minutes on train and 20 minutes on foot, the exact same train you should take to Louisiana:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It will cost the same for transportation if you buy the 24-hour ticket mentioned for your trip to Louisiana. Rejsekort is the second cheapest option.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ticket for entering the castle June- August is DKK 135 kr for a student, and otherwise DKK 145.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Outside peak season, tickets are much cheaper, at DKK 85 for a student.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 295<\/strong>\u00a0(transport + entrance + play)\r\n<h2>3. Roskilde - Copenhagen's viking neighbour<\/h2>\r\nThere a many good reasons to go to Roskilde. The famous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roskilde-festival.dk\/\" target=\"blank\">Roskilde Festival<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk\/en\/\" target=\"blank\">the Viking Ship Museum<\/a>, and the world heritage site <a href=\"https:\/\/roskildedomkirke.dk\/english\/\">Roskilde Cathedral<\/a>. Because it is so close to Copenhagen, it is a perfect destination for you to take a day off during one of your weekends in Denmark.\n<!-- end of module 3 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It takes around 25 minutes to get to Roskilde by train from Copenhagen Central Station and it departs quite often. The train ticket costs DKK 84 one-way, but is much cheaper using Rejsekort or, once more, a 24-hour-pass.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Viking Ship Museum ticket costs between DKK 90 and 110 for students depending on the time of the year.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 160<\/strong> (transport only)\r\n<h2>4. Aarhus + ARoS Art Museum<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Aros All\u00e9 2, 8000 Aarhus<\/em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/en.aros.dk\/visit-aros\" target=\"blank\">ARoS museum<\/a> is located in the city of Aarhus, which was recently rated as the second best destination in Europe by the Lonely Planet. Aarhus is quite a relaxing place - a good place for a day off. When in Aarhus, visiting ARoS museum is a must! Don\u2019t forget to try the famous rainbow panorama at the top.\n<!-- end of module 4 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe journey from Copenhagen to Aarhus takes 3.3 hours by train and around 4 hours by bus (and 40 minutes by plane if you're made of money).\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A train ticket costs between DKK 89 and DKK 200, depending on when you book and whether or not you have a DSB Ungdomsbillet for the under-25s and students. We recommend taking the bus which only costs DKK 100 if you take it during off-peak hours. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kombardoexpressen.dk\/\" target=\"blank\">get bus tickets here<\/a> but there are other bus options also.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Spending a night in Aarhus costs approximately DKK 200 using Airbnb.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A ticket to the ARoS museum costs DKK 100 if you are under 30 or a student, DKK 130 if not, and free if you are under 18 years old.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 700<\/strong>\u00a0(transport + museum + accommodation for two nights)\r\n<h2>5. Anholt - the island in the middle of Kattegat<\/h2>\r\nThis is a somewhat out of the ordinary destination. Anholt is located in the middle of the Kattegat sea. The landscape is very unique with the sparse vegetation of its desert covering 80 per cent of the island. There are also various activities during the whole summer, such as music festivals, outdoor yoga sessions, and a local football tournament.\n<!-- end of module 5 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo get to Anholt you need to take a bus to Grenaa which takes around 4 hours and a ferry that takes another 3 hours. Options for overnight stay include camping sites, AirBnB, and vacation home rental - this last option can be an amazing experience if you go as a large group.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A return trip from Copenhagen to Grenaa with bus costs DKK 200 each way. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flixbus.dk\/?_sp=3ecfd42b-f77b-441c-a457-8f74a3a1f094.1561372328210&atb_pdid=bfc58513-fe87-4083-b405-2a0aa0d59359&_ga=2.28072828.1398223588.1561372198-1768953412.1561372198&wt_eid=2156137219767289606&wt_t=1561372328266\" target=\"blank\">get tickets here.<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>A return trip to Grenaa with ferry costs DKK 370 during peak season. Only DKK 140 off season. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anholtfergen.dk\/priser\/\" target=\"blank\">get information and book tickets here.<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total transport costs: DKK 570<\/strong> (accommodation prices vary)\r\n<h2>6. Jomfru Ane Gade - one of the most famous bar streets<\/h2>\r\n<em>Address: Jomfru Ane Gade, 9000 Aalborg<\/em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitaalborg.com\/ln-int\/aalborg\/tourist\" target=\"blank\">Jomfru Ane Gade<\/a> is located in Aalborg, the fourth largest city in Denmark, built right by Limfjorden. Limfjord is technically a fjord, but looks more like a river than pictures you'll have seen of Norwegian fjords. Right in the heart of this laid-back city lies the most famous bar street in Denmark, Jomfru Ane Gade. With countless bars and nightclubs, the street is sleepless at night. Friday nights are particularly good!\n<!-- end of module 6 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo get to Aalborg by public transport, you have three options - by air, by train and by bus. Flying to Aalborg takes about 1.5 hours, around 5 hours by train and around 6 hours by bus.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>It costs around DKK 500 to get to Aalborg by air, between DKK 89 and DKK 250 by train (depending on how far in advance you book, and whether or not you have a DSB Ungdomsbillet).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>This would not be a one-day trip, hence you will also need to spend on a place to stay. Places go from around DKK 200 per night on AirBnB.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: DKK 650<\/strong> (transport + accommodation)\r\n<h2>7. Grenen - Denmark ends here<\/h2>\r\nNow that you have visited Aalborg, there is absolutely no reason not to take a detour to Grenen. Grenen, which literally translates to 'the branch' is the northern most point in Denmark. It is located close to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skagen-tourist.dk\/ln-int\/north-jutland\/welcome-skagen\" target=\"blank\">Skagen, a beautiful town<\/a>. As a traditional summer destination, Skagen has the perfect mix of both historical and cultural elements, and beautiful landscapes. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skagensmuseum.dk\/en\/frontpage\/\" target=\"blank\">Skagen Museum<\/a> features the works of famous Skagen-painters from the late 1800s. Although you can\u2019t look over to Norway or Sweden at Grenen, it feels special to know that there are two other countries right across the sea.\n<!-- end of module 7 -->\n<strong>Transportation & Budget<\/strong>\r\nIn order to get from Aalborg to Skagen, you take the train to Frederikshavn Station, then change to a local train (run by a different company which requires a different ticket). It will take you around 2 hours from Aalborg to Skagen.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Though you can rent places in Skagen, the cheapest option is to return to Aalborg and stay there.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A ticket to Skagen Museum costs DKK 110.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Total cost: Approx. DKK 400<\/strong>\u00a0(if you go from and stay in Aalborg)\r\n\r\n<em>Have any other suggestions? Share your ideas in the comment field below!<\/em>\n<!-- end of module 8 -->\n","post_title":"7 places to see outside Copenhagen","post_excerpt":"Living in Copenhagen has its perks, but there is much more to Denmark than its capital. Here are 7 suggestions for places to visit outside the Danish metropolis.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"7-places-to-see-outside-copenhagen","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-01-04 10:59:14","post_modified_gmt":"2021-01-04 09:59:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=3319\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":5761,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-04-25 00:52:13","post_date_gmt":"2018-04-24 22:52:13","post_content":"<em>This article has been updated 28 June 2019.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"dropcap\">O<\/span>pening an account in Denmark can feel like being in a labyrinth. If you are not a Dane, you need a residence permit and a CPR number, and then there is the <em>Nemkonto<\/em> account system.\r\n\r\nAnd then there is the choice of which bank to use in the first place.\r\n\r\nBut as a newcomer to Danish banks, starting the process early can avoid massive international transaction fees.\r\n\r\nCharging transaction fees is a lucrative earner for financial institutions. However, for students based in Denmark, setting up an account can slash the cost of accessing cash from a machine or paying with a foreign bank card.\r\n<h2>Avoid extortion<\/h2>\r\nKate Rayden, an exchange student from the University of Leeds (UK), was paying extra fees every time she made a purchase or withdrew from her British account.\r\n<blockquote>If you want to avoid paying extortionate fees you need to get going as soon as you arrive in Denmark\r\n<p class=\"quotee\">Kate Rayden, exchange student<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\u00bbThroughout my whole time on exchange I\u2019ve been charged DKK 3850 in bank fees. That\u2019s equivalent to one month\u2019s Erasmus grant! It doesn\u2019t even include the DKK 1535 I was charged when paying for accommodation. I really regret not getting it sorted sooner,\u00ab Kate says.\r\n\r\n\u00bbI think my bank was particularly bad, but if you want to avoid paying extortionate fees you need to get going as soon as you arrive in Denmark.\u00ab\r\n\r\nSo with this in mind, here are a few tips on how to move your money over to the Danish banking system.\r\n<h2>CPR registration<\/h2>\r\nGetting a personal identification number is a must for sorting out anything admin-related in Denmark. The CPR number crops up in a number of unlikely situations - whether it\u2019s borrowing a library book or topping up a mobile \u2013 and of course, it\u2019s crucial for getting a bank account.\r\n\r\nTo get a CPR number you first need a residence permit. To accommodate the large numbers of incoming EU and EEA students, the University of Copenhagen has previously hosted government officials at the start of each semester. Upcoming registration days are posted on the University of Copenhagen's website. With the correct documentation, you can walk away with a Residence Permit and CPR number in a fraction of the normal time.\r\n\r\nFor non-EU or EEA citizens, getting things are a little trickier. Due to the long application process, the University of Copenhagen advises students to \u00bbstart the application process immediately upon receipt of the letter of admission\u00ab. The Danish government also want fingerprints, proof of financial support and a processing fee.\r\n<h2>NemID and NemKonto<\/h2>\r\nAnother thing to consider before hitting the high street is Denmark\u2019s <em>NemKonto<\/em> or \u2018Easy Account\u2019. Every citizen and company must assign one bank account into which all payments from the public sector are made.\r\n<blockquote>We\u2019ll order the NemID for you if you need to do online home banking\r\n<p class=\"quotee\">Ulla Pederson, Arbejdernes Landsbank<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\nYou can designate your NemKonto when opening your new account with your bank advisor.\r\n\r\nWith the NemKonto comes the <em>NemID<\/em> \u2013 your key to digital Denmark. The number card arrives in the post a few days after set-up and can be used as a digital signature for accessing public websites and online banking. Whilst the terminology might be unfamiliar, the NemID and NemKonto are easy to get to grips with and simplify much of the online-banking paperwork.\r\n<h2>Major Danish banks<\/h2>\r\nSo then it comes down to the choice of banks. Here is a selection of the most well-known ones in Denmark.\r\n<h3>1. Arbejdernes landsbank<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-bank.dk\/en\/in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arbejdernes Landsbank<\/a> is amongst the nation\u2019s seven largest banks with over 70 branches across the country. According to Ulla Pederson at the Sluseholmen branch (Sydhavn), there are no fees involved in setting up an account and all information is available online in English. The time to set up an account varies - it could be one week or two but it really depends on how busy they are.\r\n\r\n\u00bbFor students I'd recommend a normal salary account. We\u2019ll need ID - the yellow card (health insurance card) and passport. We usually need a tax report from Skat (tax authority) if you require additional services. We\u2019ll order the NemID for you if you need to do online home banking,\u00ab she says.\r\n<h3>2. Nordea<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nordea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordea<\/a> is the largest financial services group in Northern Europe and operates numerous branches in Copenhagen and across Denmark.\r\n\r\nThe bank was too busy to speak to the University Post about its services in all of the three branches that we visited, so Nordea is evidently a popular choice for customers in the capital.\r\n\r\nThe bank does not offer private online banking in English but does provide services in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish, and can charge small fees to its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nordea.dk\/Privat\/Daglig+%C3%B8konomi\/Konti+og+betalinger\/Grundkonto\/35062.html?WT.mc_id=426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">basic account<\/a>, up to DKK 340 per year.\r\n<h3>3. Nykredit<\/h3>\r\nSimilar to Arbejdernes Landsbank in offering a free salary account with card, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nykredit.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nykredit<\/a> offers speedy set-up with recent upgrades to its service.\r\n\r\n\u00bbWe actually just changed our system so you can get onboard digitally on your smartphone or iPad. It only takes ten minutes although the card has to be ordered and takes about 5 days. You\u2019ll need picture ID - but you can take a photo of that with your smartphone,\u00ab says Lene Corklunge, employee at the Amager office.\r\n\r\n\u00bbSome parts of our website are in English but not all - we\u2019re working on it! We are more than happy to have international customers and of course in Copenhagen we\u2019re especially eager to have as much in English on the site as possible,\u00ab she says.\r\n<h3>4. Danske Bank<\/h3>\r\nEstablished in 1871, Denmark\u2019s largest bank owns a host of branches around the centre of Copenhagen and provides 24 hour contact services.\r\n\r\nThe institution offers full services in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.danskebank.dk\/en-dk\/Personal\/Pages\/personal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English online<\/a>.\r\n\r\nA student-friendly option is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.danskebank.dk\/en-dk\/Personal\/day-to-day\/Customer-programme\/Pages\/Danske-Studie.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Danske Studie<\/em><\/a> package. If you are 18-32 years old and getting <em>SU<\/em> (the Danish study grant), most of the basic banking services will be available for free. That includes withdrawing cash from other banks' ATMs and exchanging foreign currency.\r\n<h3>5. Jyske Bank<\/h3>\r\nHeadquartered in Silkeborg, Jutland, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyskebank.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jyske bank<\/a> is smaller than Danske Bank - operating with the third largest market share in Denmark.\r\n\r\nAccording to Bente Juul-Pedersen, department director at the office on Amagerbrogade, the bank charges various fees with different accounts but does have an English homepage.\r\n\r\n\u00bbTo set up an account you\u2019ll need your yellow card, some documentation to show where you live and something about your economic history, such as an old bank statement,\u00ab says Bente Juul-Pedersen.\r\n<h3>6. Sydbank<\/h3>\r\nAs its name suggests, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sydbank.dk\/privat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydbank<\/a> focuses its operations in southern Jutland, however the company does have a number of branches in Copenhagen.\r\n\r\nCustomer assistant Ibrahim Zulfovski points out that:\r\n\r\n\u00bbWhilst the bank requires an \u00bbannual tax statement, valid ID and three recent payslips, we do offer a number of special rewards for students.\u00ab\r\n<h2>Put off by paperwork<\/h2>\r\nSo that was the banks. Make your choice.\r\n\r\nBack to Kate. She has now set up an account with Nordea - a move which has significantly reduced her monthly expenditure. While she believes she has paid more than other students, her experience is not isolated.\r\n\r\nLike Kate, many students studying in Denmark for a few months are put off by the time required to set up an account and the hassle of foreign paperwork.\r\n\r\n\u00bbIt\u2019s a common problem because of the lengthy process - CPR number, NemID and then a week before you can use the account,\u00ab Kate says, \u00bbso it probably takes over a month before everything is set up and ready to go.\u00ab\r\n\r\nAny tips? Comment on the comment field below.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"Danish banks for dummies","post_excerpt":"Setting up an account in Denmark can be a hassle. 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