Travel and accomodation

Travel 

Oslo University Hospital campus Rikshospitalet is located in Oslo, approximately one mile from the city centre. The city is well served by two airports and a great public transport system. You can reach us from the majority of European capitals within three or four hours. The conference will take place at campus Rikshospitalet, in the B1 building. We will be using the “Store auditorium” and the “grønt, rødt, og blatt auditorium” as seen in this map https://www.uio.no/om/finn-fram/omrader/gaustad/rikshospitalet/ See below for details of how to get to Oslo and the conference venue. 

Airport 

Gardermoen Airport is the main airport, and the closest one to the Oslo City centre, about 30 minutes by train/buss. Torp Sandefjord Airport is situated south of Oslo, it takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Oslo Sentral Station from this airport. Most European countries have direct flights to Oslo, see list here: https://avinor.no/en/airport/oslo-airport 

Getting from the Airports to Oslo city centre 

By Bus: https://flybussen.no/ operates from the Gardermoen airport to the city centre with several lines. The FB3 line with the stop at Gaustad is the closest one to the conference venue and takes about 1 hour from the airport. 

https://www.torpekspressen.no/en/ operates from Torp airport and takes 1 hour 35 minutes. 

By Train: The train ride from Oslo Airport to the city centre takes about 20 minutes. Oslo Airport is serviced by https://flytoget.no/ and https://www.vy.no/en . 

Train from Torp Airport to Oslo city centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Read more about Torp train service here: https://torp.no/en/to-and-from/train/ 

Disembark at Oslo Central Station and use bus or tram to get to the conference venue. 

By Taxi: 

Gardermoen: approved taxis operate from the Airport taxi rank outside the terminal building. Wheel-chair accessible taxis are available. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from the airport to the city centre. If you are taking a taxi from the airport, we recommend that you visit the Taxi booking kiosk, which is located outside the terminal on the ground level in the same area where the taxi picks up passengers. There you will be able to order a taxi, as well as find an overview of prices to most addresses in Eastern Norway. Normally, the taxi arrives within 3 to 5 minutes. 

Torp: Find information about taxi services here: https://torp.no/en/to-and-from/taxi/ 

Buses and trains 

Trams number 18 and 17 takes you directly from Oslo central station to campus Rikshospitalet, travel time is approximately 25 minutes. The closest subway stations to the venue are Gaustad (485 m to main entrance) and Forskningsparken (1000m to main entrance). Public transportation in Oslo and adjacent cities is organised by Ruter https://ruter.no/en. Visit their website for more information on fares, timetables, journey planners and online ticket bookings. 

Travel beyond the greater Oslo area is facilitated by www.entur.no (train) and www.nor-way.no/en (bus). Google Maps provide an effective means of planning journeys by public transport. 

Driving by car to Oslo University Hospital, campus Rikshospitalet 

At campus Rikshospitalet, parking is in the parking garage (main car park) which is about 250 meters walk from the main entrance. You can choose whether you want to pay by card, coin or EasyPark’s mobile phone solution. 

Fares (2023) 

46 NOK per hour 

290 NOK per day 

975 NOK per week 

We advise using public transportation, as parking is limited and costly. If you are travelling by car to the conference and are also booking overnight accommodation, we recommend that you ask the hotel if they have on-site parking. 

Accommodation 

All accommodation must be booked and paid by the conference participants, directly with their chosen hotel. 

We are in the process of negotiating discounts with a range of some selected top local hotels, this webpage will be updated once we have discounts in place. *updated 23.7.2024* 

Thon Hotel Ullevål Stadion 

Closest to the venue: 1,7 km walk (20 minutes). For booking and more information about the hotel, see website https://www.thonhotels.com/our-hotels/norway/oslo/thon-hotel-ullevaal-stadion/ . 

Use this link to get a discounted price at this hotel (Offer expires 6 weeks before the conference) 

Thon Hotel Storo 

Rumoured to have the best hotel breakfast in Oslo. 20 minutes to the venue by subway line 4 and 5, departure every 9 minutes. For booking and more information about the hotel, see website https://www.thonhotels.com/our-hotels/norway/oslo/thon-hotel-storo/ . 

Use this link to get a discounted price at this hotel (Offer valid until Tue. 17 Sep.2024) 

Scandic Hotel Holberg 

Situated close to the kings castle and shopping district. 20 minutes by tram 17 or 18 to the venue, departure every 5 minutes. For booking and more information about the hotel, see website https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/norway/oslo/scandic-holberg 

Citybox Oslo 

Affordable city centre hotel, breakfast not included. 30 minutes by public transportation to the venue. For booking and more information about the hotel, see website https://cityboxhotels.com/hotels/oslo/citybox-oslo . 

Use the discount code 13CTRY to get 13% off the current rate. 

Clarion Hotel Savoy 

Situated in the city centre. 20 minutes by tram 17 or 18 to the venue, departure every 5 minutes. More information about the hotel here: https://www.strawberryhotels.com/hotels/norway/oslo/clarion-collection-hotel-savoy/ 

For booking at this hotel with a 12% discount for conference participants, use this link 

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel 

Situated close to the Kings castle and shopping district. 20 minutes by tram 17 or 18 to the venue, departure every 5 minutes. For booking and more information about the hotel, see website https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-oslo-scandinavia 

DISCOUNT PENDING, check back soon!