The 85^th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2025)

Velkommen til KØbenhavn! Welcome to Copenhagen!

Weather 

July is the warmest month with an average daytime high of 22 degrees Celsius or 72 degrees Fahrenheit and an average daily low of 14 degrees Celsius or 57 degrees Fahrenheit.  Because of Copenhagen’s northern latitude, you can also expect an average of 17 hours of daylight in July.  Consider bringing along an eye mask for sleep.   

Safety 

According to “Study in Denmark”, as of 2021, Copenhagen ranked the highest in the safe cities index, making it the world’s safest city! However, it is still a city, and you must take precautions for your own safety and security. Further, in a new culture, it is more challenging to correctly assess risks and read situations than at home. 

Language 

The primary language spoken in Copenhagen is Danish, the official language of Denmark:  

• Danish: The mother tongue of Copenhagen residents, and the national language of Denmark. Danish is related to Swedish and Norwegian but is distinct from them in terms of pronunciation and grammar.  
• English: 86% of Danes speak English as a second language, and it's taught in Danish schools from a young age.  
• German: Some Danes speak German, and it's a third language option in Danish schools.  
• French: Some Danes speak French, and it's a third language option in Danish schools.  
• Swedish: About 13% of Danes speak Swedish, and it's the third most widely understood foreign language. 

Click here for a list of some useful words and phrases in Danish. 

Tipping

Tipping is not customary in Copenhagen. Here are some guidelines for tipping in Copenhagen: 

• Restaurants and bars: A 10–15% tip is customary, but you can tip more for excellent service. A service charge is typically included in the bill. 
• Hotels: A 10–20% tip is customary, and you can tip multiple staff members at high-end hotels. 
• Taxi drivers: A 10% tip is customary for longer trips or if you receive help with your luggage. Taxi prices in Denmark are high, and drivers will not expect a tip. 
• Spas: A 10–15% tip is customary for the price of the treatment.

Getting Around Copenhagen 

The bulk of the 2025 Annual Meeting will take place at the Bella Center which is approximately 5 metro stops away from the Copenhagen city center on the green line (m1).  The ride takes about 10 minutes.  Most attendees will be staying in AOM blocks near the city center and traveling back and forth on the metro. A transit map can be found here.

Copenhagen is a bicycle-friendly city, with many locals using bikes as their primary mode of transportation. Most streets are equipped with dedicated bike lanes. While walking around the city, please stay alert and be mindful of both bicycles and cars.  If you are feeling up to participating in this local trend, here are some options for renting a bicycle.

Sustainability 

Copenhagen is regarded as one of the world’s most sustainable cities, boasting 546 km of bicycle paths, a fleet of electric harbor ferries, and eco-certified hotel rooms throughout the city. 

To support this commitment to sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own water bottle to the meeting and use the refill stations provided by AOM. This simple step will help reduce single-use and plastic waste significantly. 

Click here to see how AOM practices sustainability 

Airport Information 

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup is an international airport serving Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, as well as Zealand, the Øresund Region, and southern Sweden including Scania. In 2023 it is the largest airport in the Nordic countries. As the Nordic countries' largest airport, it served 30.3 million passengers in 2019. It is one of the oldest international airports in Europe, the fourth busiest in Northern Europe, and the busiest for international travel in Scandinavia. 

Concerned about carbon emissions?  Below are some resources: 

• How to use Google Flights to compare carbon emissions between flight options
• Donate to offset your carbon footprint 

**As a reminder: if you are experiencing flight delays that affect your hotel reservation, please call your hotel directly to adjust your reservation.  If you fail to call and do not arrive on your scheduled check-in date, you will be charged a no-show fee, and your reservation will be cancelled. ** 

Making the most of your stay

Things to do 

Discover and get inspired by Copenhagen's iconic tourist attractions, historic palaces, hidden gems, and much more that will motivate you to explore the city. 

Click here for a comprehensive list of things to do in Copenhagen.