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The airport of Bergen, Flesland, is serviced by most major airlines, with connections from a number of European capitals (Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and of course Oslo). If you first arrive to Oslo you can either fly to Bergen or travel by train over the mountains (Bergensbanen, the Bergen Railway) and experience the 500 km long stunning landscape.

From Flesland you can reach Bergen downtown either by bus (Flybuss, ticket one way 85 NOK; departure every 15 min between 6 am and 21 pm on weekdays. Takes about 30 min to town) or taxi (300-400 NOK, takes about 20-30 min depending on traffic)

Accommodation and Conference Venue

The conference will be held at the

Hotel Scandic Bergen City
Håkonsgaten 2-5, N-5015 Bergen
Tel: +47 55 30 90 90, Fax: +47 55 30 90 91
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Scandic City, located in the heart of Bergen downtown, is a professional conference organizer with state of the art facilities, and long experience in holding international events of up to 1000 participants. Have a look at the venue at Hotel Scandic Bergen City

We have made a block reservation of 100 rooms with special offer on room rates. Room prices include taxes and buffet breakfast. When booking a room, please notify the reservation code: UIBGEO2010 in order to secure these rates:

Please note that the reservation code works only if you book your room by email or phone and is not functional in the hotel's online booking system, thanks.

  • Single standard room, per person per night: 990 NOK
  • Double standard room, per night: 1,190 NOK
Climate

Bergen features a temperate oceanic climate with relatively mild winters and cool summers. Despite being so far north, Bergen's weather is relatively mild. It rains a lot here (Annual average is 2,250 mm - 89 inches) and heavy rain can happen at any time of the year.

The high precipitation is often used in the marketing of the city, and postcards sold in the city feature the phenomenon. The locals are very fond of beating records. It was an exciting local news when it rained 85 consecutive days between October and January during the winter 2006-2007.

Statistics for October:

  • Temperature: average high 11C (57F); average low: 7C (44F)
  • Precipitation: mean 271 mm (11 inches). Mean nr of rainy days: 24

Currency

The local currency is the Norwegian Crown (NOK). Exchange rates as of June 2010 are: 1 €= 7,72 NOK; 1 USD = 6,34 NOK; 1 CHF = 5,51 NOK; 1 GBP = 9,05 NOK