Travel

Bergen is a small town located on the western coast of Norway, which for almost one thousand years has been the destination of travellers from all around the world. Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, with 250 000 inhabitants. The year of the foundation is estimated to be 1070.

Visas

If you anticipate needing a visa to go to Norway, please apply early. If you need a letter of invitation, email Harald Loeng with the following information: name as it appears on passport, full address, date of birth and conference registration number. Please also inform if you plan to present a paper/poster at the symposium or plan to attend a business meeting.

Getting Here

By Air

The easiest way to go the Bergen is by plane. For those coming from abroad, there will most convenient to go via Oslo, Copenhagen or Amsterdam. These cities have several direct flights to Bergen, daily. However, there are also direct flights from several other cities in Europe. 

By Train

One option to fly to Oslo and take the train across the mountain. It might be a spectacular journey if you get the right weather conditions.

The Bergen Line is a unique experience on Northern Europe's highest railway. One of the greatest challenges for the Bergen Line is the harsh and changeable weather. The line is exposed to deep low-pressure centres from the west, which can mean strong winds and heavy snow for part of the year. Keeping the railway open demands great effort and technical expertise. Skilled workers, effective equipment, tunnels and snow tunnels currently make the Bergen Line one of the safest and most comfortable ways of travelling between Oslo and Bergen. This line is recognized as being one of the top 20 railway experiences in the world.

Local Transport

Airport Bus to/from Bergen Airport Flesland

The best way to get to the centre of Bergen is by the frequent airport bus service. The bus ride takes approx. 25 minutes at off-peak hours, up to 45 minutes at peak hours.

Departures

Monday to Friday: From the airport every 15th minute between 8 am and 8:30 pm. Departures earlier or after this, as soon as possible after arrival, to centre of Bergen.
Saturday: as soon as possible after arrival, to the centre of Bergen.
Sunday: departure from airport every 15th minute between 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Departures earlier or after this, as soon as possible after arrival to the centre of Bergen.

Prices 2008

Adults NOK 80,- children NOK 40,-.

Taxi

You can take taxi from the airport to your hotel. It will cost approximately NOK 300–350.
If you arrive by train, a taxi to most hotels will cost NOK 100 (and may be less).