Conference venue - Oslo Congress Centre | |
The conference venue is located in the heart of Oslo within walking distance of the Royal Castle, and in the middle of the main shopping area. The 11th ECOTS will be held in one location. Lunch is served at the conference venue. The Conference centre has an internet café. www.kongressenter.no | |
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Social programme | |
| Get together We invite all delegates to an informal get together at 6 pm on Monday 15 June at the conference venue. Wine and appetizers will be served. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet new colleagues and to renew old friendships. The get together is included in the registration fee. | |
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| Welcome reception The city of Oslo invites all delegates to a reception at 7 pm at the Oslo City Hall on Tuesday 16 June. Sparkling wine, appetizers, fruit and snacks will be served. For those of you with an interest in architecture and art, it will be possible to have a guided tour of the City Hall. The welcome reception is included in registration fee. | |
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| Conference dinner The banquet will include a visit to the new Oslo Opera and Ballet House on the harbour which has attracted world attention for its daring architecture. The banquet will be held on Wednesday 17 June at 7 pm. The banquet is not included in the registration fee. | |
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About Oslo | |
Getting there
Oslo is easy to visit whether you arrive by car, ferry, train or by plane. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is located 45 km north of Oslo, and it is reached within 20 min by express train. Oslo conference centre is within walking distance from the express train station. | |
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Oslo – the host of the 11th ECOTS
The history of Oslo is more than a thousand years old. The city of Oslo, which became the capital of Norway in 1299, is situated in a beautiful location at the end of the Oslo fjord, where the hills and woods meet the sea. By sea you can visit the Viking ships and the exhibition of the Kon-Tiki raft which brought the famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl from South America to Easter Island. The Polar ships Fram and Gjøa, and the Marine museum are also nearby. Oslo offers some 50 museums and many art galleries. The masterpieces of our most famous painter Edward Munch can be seen in the National Gallery close to the conference venue and in the Munch Museum. Up in the hills the view is magnificent and the Holmenkollen area should be visitied with its famous ski jump and World Cup arena for Nordic skiing. Vigelandsparken is one of Norway’s most visited attractions with more than 1 million visitors every year. The unique sculpture park is the life work of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) with more than 200 sculptures in bronze and cast iron. Vigeland was also responsible for the design and architectural outline of the park, a monumental artistic creation with a human message that is well worth seeing. The park is open all year and is a popular recreation area. | |
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Restaurants and cafés in Oslo
A total of five Oslo restaurants are entitled to advertise their prestigious Michelin Guide rating. If you are looking for a gourmet meal, choose from Bagatelle, Le Canard, Stadtholdergaarden, Feinschmecker and Oscarsgate. In addition, Restaurant Eik is listed as Bib Gourmand; restaurants with outstanding food but moderate prices. Norway’s chefs are among the best in the world, and Oslo’s restaurants boast several of them.
In general, you can choose from good, old-fashioned rustic food, delicious dishes of fish, game, moose and reindeer or stimulating culinary dishes from every corner of the world. The produce come from Nature’s own pantry – fresh and clean wildlife areas. These restaurants serve excellent savoury dishes in every price category! There are actually many good alternatives for tighter budgets as well. The many exotic restaurants that have appeared in recent years are fine options in this regard. For more information see www.visitoslo.no | |
Practical information | |
Climate
Norway enjoys a temperate climate. The weather is generally pleasant in June and actually better than our northern latitude might indicate. Due to the Gulf Stream the midsummer temperatures can vary from 15-28 degrees Celsius. However, to be on the safe side you should bring an umbrella and some warm clothing! | |
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| Currency The currency in Norway is Norwegian Kroner (NOK). Credit cards are widely accepted in Norway. | |
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| Electricity The electrical current in Norway is 220 volts (50 Hz). Plugs and sockets are the same as in the continental countries of the EU. If your equipment requires different voltage, you will need an electrical transformer. | |
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| Insurance Please check the validity of your own insurance. The conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or loss of /damage to property belonging to conference delegates (or accompanying persons). | |
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Recommended tours for accompanying persons or after the conference | |
| “Norway in a nutshell”: A fabulous trip that takes you through some of the most picturesque landscapes in Norway including the fjords, mountains and valleys. More information at www.fjordtours.no “Hurtigruten”(Norwegian Coastal Voyage) sails from Bergen to Kirkenes in the far north. The entire trip takes 11 days but it is also possible to take a shorter trip. This is an exquisite way to experience the natural beauty on the coast. For further information and booking please visit www.hurtigruten.no | |
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