Practical information

Getting to Oslo

Oslo is easily accessible by air and train. Oslo airport (Gardermoen) is around 40 km away from the city centre. The journey with local and airport trains takes about 30 mins.

Tickets for the local trains (124 NOK) can be purchased via the Ruter app, the VY app or the VY website. The airport train tickets are purchased via Flytoget (240 NOK). Ticket machines are also available at the airport.

The Ruter app also enables you to purchase T-Bane, bus and tram tickets within Olso (42 NOK for an hour).

Accommodation

We have secured some preferential rates in two hotels which are in walking distance of the meeting venue:

  • For YIM participants: Scandic Karl Johan - 1,790 NOK/night for single occupancy and 1,990 NOK/night for double occupancy. Please use the code BNCM160924 at the time of booking or click on Discounted rate Scandic. Rooms need to be booked at the latest by August 24th, 2024.
  • For delegates: Hotel Thon Astoria - 1,830 NOK/night for single occupancy and 2,030 NOK/night for double occupancy. Please click on Discounted rate Thon Astoria. Rooms need to be booked at the latest by August 2nd, 2024.

Oslo has various options available for you to choose from if you wish to stay at a different hotel.

Getting to the meeting venue

Litteraturhuset is located near Slottsparken and is in easy walking distance of most hotels in Central Oslo. The closest public transport station is Nationaltheatret.

Further information, good places to eat, other activities and tips about Oslo can be found on the tourism information centre website: Visit Oslo.

photo of litteraturhuset
Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen
Published Apr. 8, 2024 11:02 AM - Last modified July 17, 2024 9:45 AM