Welcome to the 47th UN Inter-Agency Games. Welcome to Copenhagen!

We are looking forward to seeing you in Copenhagen between June 15–18 for the 47th edition of the UN Inter-Agency games. We are planning the greenest games ever where you will be able to meet with colleagues from around the world in the spirit of the games and UN values.

Program

Registration on Wednesday 15th June

The registration desk will be located at a side entrance of the Tivoli Gardens, prior and during the Opening Ceremony. Remember to bring an ID card with you. For staff members participating in the various disciplines, remember to also bring your UN badge to the Opening Ceremony as well as on the first day of the competitions!

UN Games App

On Friday 10th June, we will launch an event app, which will serve as a one-stop shop for everything you need during the games. From the app, you will be able to activate your travel card to move freely around Copenhagen between June 15–19, get your QR code for accessing the Opening Ceremony in Tivoli and the Closing Ceremony in Øksnehallen, find useful information about Copenhagen and Gentofte, as well as access the schedule and results of the different disciplines.

Download the overall program here.

Venues

Keep up with the exciting events happening around the city during our Inter-Agency Games 2022 via Google Maps. We have marked important venues from your arrival till departure – click here to access the Google map or have a look below for an overview of the main locations.

Transportation

Trains, metro, buses, and harbour buses – there are plenty of ways to get around safe and easy when visiting Denmark. Copenhagen has a very extensive, safe, and easy to use public transportation system.

Whether you plan to go sightseeing in the heart of Copenhagen or to experience the many cultural and local sights in the area, public transport is the obvious choice when it comes to getting around.

You may travel by bus, train, metro, and harbour bus with the same ticket. In the city centre, buses, trains, and the metro are in service around the clock, and there is always a stop within easy walking distance of wherever you need to go.

As a participant, you can take advantage of a travel card to move freely around Copenhagen between June 15–19. Activate your personal travel card via the link sent to your email.

Let’s all contribute to making UN Games 2022 the greenest games ever.

What to see in Copenhagen

Experimentarium 

Experimentarium is Copenhagen’s science museum, located 15 minutes north of Copenhagen City Centre in Hellerup. The center comprises three indoor floors with 18 interactive exhibitions about science and technology, plus an interactive rooftop with the option of open-air activities (from Spring to Fall). You’ll also find science shows and a restaurant, making it a great place for both children and adults to enjoy. Google Maps Pin 

Amalienborg Palace 

At Amalienborg Palace in the heart of Copenhagen, you can visit the seat of one of the world’s oldest monarchies and go behind the scenes of a real royal palace. The palace is a must for anyone with a taste for royal history. Don’t miss the palace square where you can watch the unforgettable changing of the guards. It is also a short walk to the harbor, where you can view the Opera House on the other side. Google Maps Pin 

Rosenborg Castle and King’s Garden (Kongenshave) 

The 400-year-old Renaissance castle was built by Christian IV and it quickly became his favorite castle and venue for many important events. Right outside is the beautiful King’s Garden, which is one of Denmark’s oldest royal gardens. Its lovely lawns are a popular spot for a picnic in the summer, when the huge flowerbeds are in bloom. Stroll under rose-bound arches and to the Hercules Pavillion and the statue of Hans Christian Andersen. Google Maps Pin for Castle / Google Maps Pin for Garden

Christiansborg Palace 

Christiansborg Palace is located on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, which has an 800 year-long history as Denmark’s center of power. The present palace was completed in 1928, but from this place, kings and queens have ruled for centuries. Today, the palace is used by HM The Queen for official events such as gala banquets and public audiences. Google Maps Pin 

The Round Tower (Rundetårn) 

The Round Tower, formerly Stellaburgis Hafniens, is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, and one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark, built as an astronomical observatory. It is also located near many shops and cafés. Google Maps Pin 

Tivoli

Tivoli is an amusement park and pleasure garden that opened on 15 August 1843 and is the third-oldest operating amusement park in the world. Located right in front of Copenhagen Central Station, both adults and children can enjoy the magical scenery of rides and gardens. Make sure to check out the Tivoli Food Fall for a selection of diverse food, drinks, and join the Friday concerts offered every week! Google Maps Pin

Nyhavn

Nyhavn is one of the most iconic locations in Copenhagen to visit. Originally a commercial port, the renovated colorful old houses now offer a great selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars. Nyhavn is also the place to board the canal boat tours to see Copenhagen from a different perspective. Google Maps Pin

Copenhagen Canal Tours – Kanalrundfart

Copenhagen is a city tied closely to canals and proximity to water, so taking a canal tour is one of the best ways to experience the city and learn about the capital’s history along the way. The most popular canal boat tour company is located at Nyhavn, but you will find many other options via this link.

The Little Mermaid – Langelinje og den lille havfrue 

Take a visit to H.C. Anderson’s The Little Mermaid, where the iconic statue is located at Langelinje. This area was once a ship port with its own deep history and today it offers a promenade with many outlet stores and good food at the Langelinje Pavillion. Google Maps Pin (Statue) / Google Maps Pin (Langelinje)  

Christania

Christiania was founded in 1971, when a group of people cut a hole in the fence to the military barracks in Bådmandsgade. Today, many of the original settlers still live in the collectively controlled village, and the area has a clear 70s feel to it. Many in Christiania built their homes themselves giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel. You can find a variety of eco-restaurants, workshops, galleries, and music venues offering all sorts of cultural experiences. Google Maps Pin

Refshaleøen  

In recent years, the former industrial district has become one of Copenhagen’s hippest areas and a hub for creativity, alternative urban development, festivals, and great foods of very different kinds. Easily reachable by bike, bus or even harbor bus, the island is an integral part of the city but with its very own identity. The Reffens food market offers dishes from around the world, Copenhill is located quite close, and there is also the Copenhagen Contemporary Light Museum. Google Maps Pin 

Havne bade 

Havnebadet Islands Brygge is an open-air swimming pool in the middle of Copenhagen, which attracts families with children, joggers, and beach lions from all over the city. On hot days, Copenhageners bathe here with an unobstructed view of the city’s towers and life in the harbor. Google Maps Pin

Kastellet  

The Kastellet houses the Citadel in Copenhagen, founded by Danish King Christian IV in 1626. Today, the buildings inside the Citadel are used as military barracks and offices. However, the area is open to the public and a favorite green area for a brisk walk or jog on the ramparts. It is located not too far from the Little Mermaid. Google Maps Pin 

The Royal Theater’s Opera House (Operahuset)  

Denmark’s national opera, designed by Henning Larsen, is a spacious building with more than 1000 rooms and a large hall that seats 1400 people. The opera is praised for its impressive interior architecture and décor. Check out their website to see what performances are being held. Google Maps Pin 

Statens Museum for kunst 

The SMK is a museum with 700 years of artwork and art history, located not too far from Nørreport Station. There are a variety of exhibitions, guided tours, art talks, concerts, and more. The SMK also has a new café that offers drinks, homemade baked goods and pastries, and freshly made meals. Right outside the museum is a park with a lake and lovely sitting areas. Google Maps Pin

Danish Architecture Center – Havnefronten 

Danish Architecture Center is Denmark’s national center for the development and dissemination of knowledge about architecture, building and urban development. Make sure to take a ride down the spiraling metal slide! Check out their website to see what exhibits and events will be happening this month. Google Maps Pin

Botanical Garden (Botanisk Have) 

The Botanical Garden is part of the Statens Naturhistoriske Museum at the University of Copenhagen. The garden contains Denmark’s largest collection of living plants and the largest collection of preserved plants in the herbarium. Google Maps Pin

Carlsberg byen (Carlsberg City) 

Carlsberg Byen is a new, old neighborhood on the outskirts of Vesterbro in Copenhagen, bordering Valby and Frederiksberg. The area is named after Carlsberg’s beer, which was brewed in the area from 1847–2008, when production was moved to Jutland. Visitors can visit the brewery of Carlsberg and Husbryggeriet Jacobsen, which produces specialty beers. Google Maps Pin

Frederiksberg Have 

Frederiksberg Park offers long walking trails around lakes, a view of the elephants residing in the Zoo, and the Garden Society’s Garden at the main entrance. You can also find the Castle towering on the hill, many small bridges, and the Chinese gazebo from 1799, which was built as a tea house for the royals. You can also visit the underground reservoir & dripstone cave transformed into a space for art exhibitions and events. Google Maps Pin

Kødbyen (The Meat Packing District)  

Originally home to Copenhagen meat industry businesses, “Kødbyen” has changed into a new and creative cluster with galleries, nightlife, and restaurants. Check out this guide to find the best places to eat and have fun! Google Maps Pin

Den sorte diamant (The Black Diamond) 

The Black Diamond in Copenhagen is one of the harbour front’s key modern architecture attractions, and is an extension to the Royal Library, with a bookshop, restaurant, café and concert hall inside it. Take the elevator to the top floor to get a stunning view of the library below as well as the waterfront. Google Maps Pin

Den grønne kile, den røde, og sorte plads (Superkilen)

Superkilen is Nørrebro’s urban space, which is located in the Mimersgade district. The park is divided into three main areas: The Red Square, The Black Market, and The Green Park. While Den Røde Plads (The Redd Square) denotes modern, urban life with café, music, and sports, Det Sorte Marked (The Black Market) is the classic square with fountains and benches. The Green Park is a park for picnics, sports, and walks with the dog. Superkilen exudes diversity, and the park is a kind of a world exhibition filled with utensils and exciting things from all over the world. Google Maps Pin

Søerne (The Lakes) 

The three beautifully landscaped lakes Peblinge Sø, Sortedams Sø, and Sankt Jørgens Sø lie like a belt along Copenhagen’s old city lines. If you go to the Lakes to exercise, it is a 6 kilometers long trip if you run around them all. In the summer, it is possible to rent pedaling Swan boats at Kaffe Salonen. Google Maps Pin 

Torvehallerne 

Torvehallerne is located right by Nørreport St. and offers more than 80 stands outside and inside the two glass halls. There are plenty of delicacies, vegetables, fresh fish, organic products, Italian specialties, drinks, and much more to choose from at Torvehallerne. Google Maps Pin

Zoologiskhave 

Copenhagen Zoo is a zoological garden founded in 1859, making it one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It is 11 hectares and is located in the municipality of Frederiksberg, sandwiched between the parks of Frederiksberg Gardens and Søndermarken. Meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals at Copenhagen ZOO and travel between continents in just one day. Google Maps Pin

UN Games Global Relay

In our strive to make the UN Games as inclusive as possible, we are hosting a Global Relay on June 17. Walk or run 3 km together with your colleagues at UN City Copenhagen or anywhere in the world! The fastest team globally will win a prize: funding up to three climate projects of their choice from a project marketplace (funding is made possible from the registration fee proceeds).

Register either as a team of 3–5 or as a single individual if you don’t have a team. Registration fee per team is 25 USD / 165 DKK.

Our local participation will be a relay around the UN City building for everyone to participate in. The event will take place at 16.00 prior to the UN City Party and participants are invited to the UN City Party after the relay.

Engage with your colleagues, have a fun time together, and win funds to support several climate projects!

If you have a team and want to participate, please register here.

If you want to take part but don’t have a team, please register here.

To learn more about the relay, visit the Facebook event page. If you have any questions, please email ungamesrelay [at] uncity [dot] dk.

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