So, you’re travelling to Copenhagen next week to join in the fun at SAPinsider? That’s great news! I’m confident you’ll enjoy a lively event, packed with SAP educational content, best practice advice and peer networking opportunities. You may have already read my earlier blog in which I detailed some of the many SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) conference sessions you can join, and I do hope you’ll find time to learn about SAP BTP as well as speak with our onsite team, at the SAP booth #620!
You’re probably focused right now on planning for a fully immersive experience of conference sessions, but have you also taken time to consider how you’ll spend your out-of-conference hours, perhaps to reflect on the important topics of the day or to consider the conversation topics you need to have with the SAP team or our Business Partners on latest developments in SAP BTP?
If you like the idea of getting out and about to stretch those conference weary legs then wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen awaits!
Here then is my “Alternative Conference Guide” for SAPinsiders’, offering a few ideas of how and where to spend your free time outside of conference hours.
First a disclaimer; I am not a travel writer, and this is not a travel guide, but merely a few friendly suggestions from a Copenhagen resident and friend of mine, so therefore based on local knowledge.
Time to Eat and Drink
With a wide selection of traditional or modern restaurants there’ll be something for everyone in Copenhagen. So why not take time to try out some of the local cuisine, while discussing the finer points of topics like SAP Build Process Automation or solutions like SAP Datasphere, while tucking in to some of the local Smørrebrød (open sandwiches to you and me), which is offered with a large variety in choice of breads and toppings. Then continue your evening conversations, focusing on the business benefits of LC/NC tools compared with code for pro developers, or perhaps the impacts that business AI will have in the coming years, during a visit to one of Copenhagen’s historical pubs.
But let’s start with something fun, and given it’s approaching the Festive Season, why not head over to one of the Christmas Markets, for a little light shopping, or some gluhwein? In fact, I may see you there!
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| Højbro Plads: Christmas in the heart of Copenhagen’s ancient medieval city. Metro: Højbro Plads |
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| Nyhavn and the Christmas Markets: A colourful area for the markets, and the locals’ favourite places for a cold beer: Metro: Kongens Nytorv |
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After this why not try out one of the local restaurants? There’s many to choose from, here are just a few:
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| Meatpacking district (Kødbyen): Cool restaurants and a great atmosphere. Metro station: København H |
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| Torvehallerne: A Covered food market with restaurants and cafés. Open until 19:00. Metro station: Nørreport |
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| Restaurant Kronborg: Traditional homemade Danish lunch in cosy, old-fashioned surroundings. |
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| Aamanns 1921: Modern restaurant, serving gourmet dishes and some of the best smørrebrød in town, apparently! |
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| Bistro Royal: Near the Christmas Markets, this French bistro also offers Danish classics too |
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Time to Explore
If you’ve a little more time and prefer to see some sights, then you won’t need to go far, as there’s lots to see and do in Copenhagen. Having visited the city before, a long time ago, I don’t quite feel the need to go and see the Little Mermaid this time around, though as a first-time visitor this could be high on your list. But my Danish friend has come up with some other ideas too, that will allow you to roam a little farther to see more of Copenhagen. Please note, beyond the modes of travel detailed, if you want to act like a local and get around easily, while also having some exercise, then why not hire a bike, and see the city from two wheels!
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Explore the old harbour neighbourhood of Christianshavn, and see another side of Copenhagen, and while you’re busy exploring the area make sure to take in:
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| Vesterbro: Once the old red light district of Copenhagen, now this is a cool and hip area, with boutique shops, and eating places |
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| Rosenborg Castle The crown jewels, nice small castle, story of Denmark/Copenhagen |
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| Museum of Copenhagen (Københavns Bymuseum): New location, cool setup, very interesting story |
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| The Round Tower (Rundetårn): Just fun and cool, from 1642, nice view if clear weather |
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| Feeling active? Then why not head to the winter Broens Ice Skating Rink, for some post-conference fun on ice! |
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I hope that these few ideas help you to plan out your visit and build upon the educational experiences you’ll enjoy at the SAPinsider conference.
I’ll be interested to hear about your Copenhagen experience, so if you get chance why not swing by the SAP booth #620 and I’ll be pleased to meet you. And of course, I’ll be delighted to speak with you about all things SAP BTP too, especially our use-cases for business, because beyond the sights that’s the real reason we’re in town after all!
Happy travels, and I’ll look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen!
Chris Grundy
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