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ESERA 2025

Morning Excersise

Each morning, we offer a selection of activities — some paid, most free. 

You can find descriptions in this online programme and an overview below, where additional information is also available. Some activities require signing up, while others simply require you to show up at a specific time and place. Finally, we have suggestions for activities you can organise yourselves (labelled DIY).

Morning walks with LOC each day

Join up with the local organising committee for a walk (and talk) before the conference starts. Each day a different route – and a different host leading the way. You can walk in silence or talk with fellow walkers on the way.

How to attend: Show up at the starting point at an appropriate time. At 7:30, we start walking and will be at the venue at 8:30 – in time for you to get a refreshment and attend the first session.

  • The activity is free of charge.
  • Walk details and starting point can be found in the online programme.

Swimming in the harbor (free, DYI)

There are several areas for bathing and swimming in the harbour area and close to Øksnehallen. Generally, the harbour is safe for swimming, and there are warning systems for when it is not safe. Here is a Google Map with most locations. Here is a link to Kbh Havn – an app that will show you all locations and also provide information about current water quality. 

Note: Bathing outside of the marked areas is prohibited and you can get fined for it. 

Swimming in pool and Fitness at DGI byen (free access)

As an ESERA participant, you have free access to the Vandkulturhuset (swimming pool and fitness center) from Monday 25 August to Friday 29 August.

How to access:
Pick up a free access card at the reception at the CPH conference venue (see floorplan). Show this card at the shop in Vandkulturhuset to receive access.

For any questions, please ask at the conference reception or at Vandkulturhuset.

Opening Hours

  • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center:
    Monday–Thursday: 07:00–21:00
    Friday: 07:00–18:00

Collective run

Thursday morning we are planning to run together!  More information to come. 

Running routes (free, DYI)

A lot of people run in the green areas of Copenhagen. We have selected a few routes that can be scaled. Below you’ll find short descriptions and optional starting points for each route.

Route 1: The Lakes. 

Suggestion: Start at Tycho Brahe Planetarium, and make your way around one, two – or as many of the lakes at you want. As you run around each lake, notice the many differences as you also run through different parts of the city (Vesterbro, Nørrebro, Østerbro). The full “lake loop” is 6.3 km.

Route 2: The Ramparts at Christianshavn. 

Suggestion: Start at Langebrogade and run up the small path on your right (use Google Maps’ street view to see the path). From here, you can do different loops ranging from about 1,5 km to about 7,5 km. The longer round trips will take you through some of the unique Christiania architecture. We’ve indicated the longest round trip here. 

Route 3: The Harbour Circle.

This is a 2, 4, 7, or 13 km route around the harbour area. You can see the full route here. A good place to start is at Lille Langebro. Note! This route is also good for biking. 

Route 4: Amager Fælled. 

This is a nature reserve with multiple possible running routes. You can find a possible, 5,4 km route, here; for this route, you could take the metro to Islands Brygge and run from there.  

Other activities at DGI byen (Paid)

Take advantage of a wide range of extra activities during the conference week — including yoga, fitness, saunagus, dance classes and more — hosted at DGI Byen.

These activities are open to everyone, not just conference participants.
We highly recommend registering in advance to both secure your spot and help ensure that the activity will take place (especially the Rooftop Yoga sessions)
Please note that if there are too few sign-ups, the activity may be cancelled.

All prices are listed in DKK.

Monday 25th august

  • 10:00 – 10:50 Vinyasa Yoga DKK 65
  • 16:00 – 16:50 Hatha Yoga DKK 65
  • 16:00 – 17:00 Padel training for beginners (Level 1+) DKK 150 
  • 17:00 – 17:50 DanceFit DKK 65
  • 17:45 – 18:45 Saunagus DKK 200
  • 18:00 – 18:50 Circuit training DKK 65
  • 19:10 – 20:10 Saunagus DKK 200
  • 20:00 – 20:50 Afro Latin Dance DKK 65

Tuesday 26th august

  • 07:00 – 07:50 Rooftop Yoga Session DKK 65 (This activity and the instructor are yet to be fully confirmed) 
  • 07:15 – 07:55 Saunagus – Morning fresh DKK 150
  • 07:00 – 07:50 TRX Core DKK 65
  • 08:15 – 08:55 Saunagus – Morning fresh DKK 150
  • 10:00 – 10:50 Mobility training DKK 65
  • 11:00 – 11:50 TRX DKK 65
  • 16:00 – 16:40 Pulse & Strength DKK 65
  • 16:00 – 16:50 Outdoor Warm-up – Boxing Training DKK 65 
  • 17:00 – 17:50 Boxing Training DKK 65
  • 17:40 – 19:00 Saunagus DKK 250
  • 17:45 – 19:15 Body SDS Basic Training DKK 120
  • 18:00 – 18:50 Functional Fitness DKK 65
  • 19:00 – 19:50 BallRoom Fitness DKK 65
  • 19:30 – 20:30 Saunagus DKK 200

Wednesday 27th august

  • 06:50 – 07:50 Running Group – Beginner DKK 65
  • 07:00 – 08:30 Body SDS Basic Training DKK 120
  • 07:00 – 07:50 Rooftop Yoga Session DKK 65 (This activity and the instructor are yet to be fully confirmed) 
  • 08:45 – 09-25 Saunagus – Morning fresh DKK 150
  • 09:45 – 10:25 Saunagus – Morning fresh DKK 150
  • 16:00 – 16:50 Boxing Training DKK 65
  • 16:40 – 17:40 Saunagus DKK 200
  • 17:00 – 17:50 Pulse & Strength DKK 65
  • 18:05 – 18:45 Saunagus DKK 150
  • 19:00 – 19:50 Yin Yoga DKK 65

Thursday 28th august

  • 07:00 – 07:50 Rooftop Yoga Session DKK 65 (This activity and the instructor are yet to be fully confirmed) 
  • 08:00 – 08:50 TRX Strength DKK 65
  • 16:00 – 16:50 TRX – Total Body Workout DKK 65 
  • 17:00 – 17:50 DanceFit DKK 65 
  • 17:00 – 17:50 Yoga for men DKK 65
  • 17:40 – 18:40 Saunagus DKK 200
  • 18:00 – 18:50 Gentle Yoga and Breathwork DKK 65 
  • 18:00 – 18:50 Latin Dance DKK 65
  • 19:10 – 20:30 Saunagus DKK 250

Friday 29th august

  • 08:00 – 08:50 Running Group – Beginner to Intermediate DKK 65
  • 09:00 – 09:50 Boxing Training DKK 65
  • 09:00 – 09:50 Hatha Yoga DKK 65
  • 10:00 – 10:50 Toning Class DKK 65
  • 15:25 – 16:05 Saunagus DKK150
  • 16:30 – 17:30 Saunagus DKK 200

How to sign up for the above activities

To participate in any of the paid activities at DGI Byen, please follow these steps: 

Step 1 – Create a Profile
Go to: https://dgi-byen.halbooking.dk/proc_bruger.asp

  • There is no membership fee or subscription – you pay per activity.
  • The sign-up site is only in Danish, so please use your browser’s translate function.

Step 2 – Book Activities
After creating your profile, you’ll be directed to an English booking site where you can select and pay for your chosen activities.

Important Booking Information

  • Refunds: If you cancel an activity (within the cancellation period), the amount will be refunded as credit to your DGI profile. No bank refunds are available.
  • Booking Window:
    • General activities: Bookable 28 days in advance
    • Saunagus sessions: Bookable 5 days in advance (if you’re not a member)
  • Cancellations: Activities with low sign-up numbers may be cancelled.
  • Last-minute bookings are possible if spots are available and the activity is still running.

 

Questions?

For questions related to DGI Byen sports activities or your DGI Byen profile, please contact the activity coordinator at vand-sport@dgibyen.dk. For all other inquiries, feel free to contact us directly.