Useful information during the Workshop
Important information about use of UIB’s meeting rooms
Guest Network – Distribution of Guest Users
There is a wireless network available for guests in the venue (this is for those who do not have access to the UIB network or Eduroam). Everyone who needs access to the guest network will be given a username and password. The event office, managed by Linn-Karen Lyngbø, has the lists of usernames and passwords and will be the contact person for this during the event. Users who need access to the guest network should contact Linn-Karen directly for the distribution of usernames and passwords. Lyngbø will be present at the venue during the meeting.
Dedicated Presentation/Workshop PCs
Dedicated PCs have been provided by IT for those who need to use a USB stick to conduct their presentation. Anyone using their own PC can connect it directly to the presentation equipment in the meeting rooms. Presentation materials shared between participants should be done digitally and not via external devices such as USB sticks. If the presentation material is only available on a USB stick, the PC deployed in the UIB meeting room must be used. A USB stick can be used in this deployed PC.
This is related to safeguarding information security.
Thank you for your attention.
Social Activities
Make the most of your stay in Bergen and join one, or more!, of the social activities.
Workshop boat trip and dinner on Wednesday 7th August, 18:00-22:00
- Fjord cruise with the ship Midthordland
- Meeting point: Vågen at Fiskehallen (indoor part of the Fish Market) at 17:30.
- Bring warm clothes and a rain jacket in case it rains (The weather in Bergen changes often!).
- Emergency contact: Thomas Spengler (Thomas.Spengler@uib.no, +4793816724)
Download the Bergen Map and Bergen Guide!: Bergen Map and Bergen Guide.
Events happening in Bergen: What’s on in Bergen.
Or simply enjoy the Norwegian nature around Bergen: Hiking in Bergen.
Travel information
Insurance
The organisers will not accept liability for personal accident, loss, or damage to private property, which may be incurred as a result of the participation in the workshop or linked social activities. Participants are therefore advised to arrange appropriate insurance cover. Make sure the insurance also applies to cancellation costs.
By plane
Bergen is well connected to several major European hubs through frequent flights from Oslo, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London or Stockholm. There are also direct routes from Paris, Munich, Zürich, Madrid, and Hamburg – and over 40 other destinations.
Local transport into town
- Tram: take the Bybanen (https://www.bybanen.no/) directly from the airport to Bergen downtown. It takes about 45 minutes and you can buy a ticket either at a machine on the platform or through their app (called “Skyss”). One ticket lasts for 1.5hr, is valid on all trams and Skyss buses and costs approx. 4 Euros. Get off at the last stop, Byparken to get to the hotel/downtown.
- Airport shuttle bus (https://flybussen.no/en): choose route: Bergen lufthavn (Airport) Flesland to Bergen Busstasjon, for example. This costs about 170 NOK = ~15 Euros.
- A taxi will take 20min (more if rush hour) and will cost around 50 Euros (or more if outside 9:00-15:00 or on weekends).
By train
The scenic train between Oslo and Bergen takes you across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and has iconic stops at e.g. Finse (the highest station on the entire Norwegian railway system, and location chosen to portray the ice planet in The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars movie).
Oslo-Bergen (430 km, 6 h 40 min; 6 daily departures)
From Sweden:
Stockholm-Oslo (5h 59min if high speed; otherwise 6 h 16 min)
Gothenburg-Oslo (3h 39min)
More info on Norway Trains.
By ferry
Fjord Line runs a daily ferry between Hirtshals (Denmark) and Bergen, via Stavanger.
See routes and times here.
There are also ferry connections between mainland Europe (Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands) and southern Norway (Kristiansand, Oslo). More info here.