SOUTHERN DENMARK
From a region where H.C. Andersen was born and LEGO invented, you can expect more. A clear line runs from inspiration to innovation in Southern Denmark.
SOUTHERN DENMARK
in the centre of Europe
a circle around Europe. The line will hit the border of Finland in the North and the sunny s of Sicily in the South.
ight in the middle, you will find Southern Denmark.
EXCELLENT INFRASTRUCTURES
SOUTHERN DENMARK
rounded by 3 ernational airports
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BILLUND AIRPORT Billund Airport is the international airport in the Region of South Denmark and the 2nd largest airport in Denmark. The airport handles more than 2 million passengers a year with direct services to almost 40 European cities including Frankfurt, Paris, London, Rome and Amsterdam.
HOTEL LEGOLAND速 LEGOLAND速 Hotel & Conference Centre is a 4-star hotel with 5-star conference facilities. Specializing in involving LEGO as part of creative learning. The Hotel LEGOLAND速 consists of 199 rooms, full-service fitness club and 2 restaurants and a bar. The hotel is next door to LEGOLAND速 and Billund Airport.
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Involment Ž Learning by playing is another regional strength. Headed by LEGO, the region has extensive competences within children’s play and development.
VINGSTED HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE Right by the Vejle river valley lies the 4-star meeting and conference hotel, Vingsted hotel & conference centre. Beautiful surroundings and lots of possibillities for activities in the nature.
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Knowledge is our Strength Southern Denmark has established a strong position in the knowledge-based Economy. Especially in the wind power and energy sector, and in social welfare technology, where robots will play a crucial role in the future!
GREEN REGION Horns Rev Offshore Wind Farm is one of the world´s largest windmill parks at sea.
ROBOT TECHNOLOGY Southern Denmark is Denmark’s Welfare Tech Region No. 1. Southern Denmark is Denmark’s Welfare Tech Conducting research in Region No. 1 robots and among world leaders in robot and welfare technology.
INSPIRING RESEARCH
Home to Odense University Hospital and University of Southern Denmark – among Denmark’s largest university hospitals and universities.
INSPIRING DENMARK
KOLDINGHUS
Inspiring social events in historic settings.
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KOLDINGHUS
Fencing, dancing and historic dinners are a few of the many possibillities at Koldinghus.
MARITIME AREA
Southern Denmarks holds strong maritime traditions. Use the settings by the water front at your congress. How about a welcoming reception on board an old schooner?
FANTASTIC UNIQUE NATURE EXPERIENCES Experience the phenomenon ‘Black Sun’, where thousands of birds move about in the sky in a cloud so dense it darkens the sky, or try an oyster safari including tastings.
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Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense. Inspiration and fairytale is part of Southern Denmark’s DNA.
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H.C. Andersen Old part of Odense H.C. Andersen Parade
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Egeskov Castle
RADISSON BLU H.C. ANDERSEN HOTEL Situated in a beautiful area right next to the home of Hans Christian Andersen. The hotel organizes conferences with up to 1,200 guests and also includes a marvellous octagonal room with seating for 300 guests.
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THE DANISH RAILWAY MUSEUM Hold celebrations among locomotives. Get to know the wagons. Enjoy dinner in the company of old trains. Hold your event in the Nordic region's largest railway museum. In a 5,000 m² depot museum exhibits giant locomotives and exciting vehicles for goods to the poor, the rich and royal.
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BEST WESTERN NYBORG STRAND
Beautifully situated by the water front and in quiet surroundings. The 4-star hotel and conference center is environmentally conscious and has more than 100 years of experience in arranging and organizing special events, courses, meetings and conferences with anywhere from 2 to 1000 guests. 1
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BEST WESTERN HOTEL SVENDBORG
Situated in the historic maritime city of Svendborg. Close to the sea it offers many nautical experiences. The hotel is right in the city center with easy access to shopping and adventures.
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HINDSGAVL CASTLE Completely refurnished castle in Scandinavian style. Brandnew conference centre seating up to 500 participants. Spectacular surroundings right by the water front! Hans Christian Andersen’s favourite spot in Denmark.
GROWTH CENTRE DENMARK Comwell Kolding Messe Center Vingsted Hotel & Conference centre Munkebjerg hotel
COMWELL KOLDING Comwell Kolding is located amid the rich culture of Kolding – close to nature and the bustling city centre. The newly renovated hotel offers meeting rooms for any purpose from 2 to 1,000 guests
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MESSE C FREDERICIA 33,000 m2 under one roof. MESSE C is located in Denmark's absolute centre. Surrounded by beautiful countryside with a wealth of activities and entertainment options near the motorway and just 45 minutes away from Billund Airport. As the largest exhibition center in South Denmark MESSE C does all types of events.
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MUNKEBJERG HOTEL Just 35 minutes drive from Billund Airport lies the 4star Hotel Munkebjerg in beautiful surroundings. Munkebjerg Hotel offers 5star conference facillities, gourmet cuisine and a sizeable relax area.
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WELCOME TO INSPIRING DENMARK