General Information

Travel

Sustainable travel

Before you book you travel, please consider if you can choose a more sustainable transport e.g. train instead of plane, bus/train/metro instead of taxi etc.

Local transportation to the conference venue

Please find information about transportation between Stockholm city centre and the conference venue below. 

Metro

Take the red subway line to “Mariatorget” and choose the exit marked “Torkel Knutssonsgatan” and “Polishuset”. Upon exiting the station, turn right and walk along Torkel Knutssonsgatan for approx. 400 meters. Plan your trip with the “Res i STHLM” app.

Bus

Take a bus to the stop “Krukmakargatan” or “Hornsgatan/Rosenlundsgatan”. From there, walk along Torkel Knutssonsgatan for approx. 400 meters to reach Münchenbryggeriet at Torkel Knutssonsgatan 2. Plan your trip with the “Res i STHLM” app.

Taxi

For taxi services, please provide the address Söder Mälarstrand 29 to ensure arrival at the conference venue. 
We recommend using the following taxi companies: Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir, or Sverigetaxi.

Car

Münchenbryggeriet does not have its own parking. However, you can park along Torkel Knutssonsgatan (with approximately 100 parking spaces in both directions), Söder Mälarstrand (around 50 spaces along the dock), and nearby streets. For the current fees, please refer to the Stockholm City website.

Travel to Sweden

Stockholm has four airports: Arlanda (ARN), Bromma (BMA), Skavsta (NYO) and Västerås (VST).

The main airport is Arlanda with most international flights and best shuttle services.

Bromma is closest to the city but has only a few international destinations (one is Brussels). Approx. 20 min to Stockholm C. Västerås and Skavsta are the two other international airports, both located about 100 km from Stockholm and mainly cater low-budget airlines. Travel time from Västerås and Skavsta to Stockholm C is about 1,5 to 2 hours.

Travel from Arlanda to Stockholm C

Arlanda Express – high-speed train to and from Stockholm

The Arlanda Express runs non stop between Stockholm and Arlanda in 20 minutes. If you are travelling from Arlanda to Stockholm, you can buy your ticket at the airport’s information desks or in the Arlanda Express self-service machines located next to the escalators/lifts leading down. You can also purchase your tickets online in advance. For information and tickets, please visit www.arlandaexpress.com.

Local commuter train

An alternative to Arlanda Express is to take the commuter train at Arlanda Central Station. The fee can be paid at the entrance to the station at the airport. The train leaves every 30 minutes and the travel takes 36 min.

Flygbussarna – Airport Coaches

Flygbussarna airport coaches between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm city center run every ten minutes during most of the day. The route towards end stop Liljeholmen has a bus stop right outside of the conference venue, Karolinska Institutet.

The route with end stop Cityterminalen/Stockholm Central station also stops at S:t Eriksplan, closer to pre-booked hotel Palace.

Tickets for Flygbussarna can be purchased through automated machines in the terminals and at the bus stops, e-tickets via Flygbussarna airport coaches website, and on board the bus (only card payment accepted).

More information about tickets and timetables at www.flygbussarna.se/en/

Taxi

Taxis are available directly outside of all terminals at Arlanda airport. Always ask the driver for a fixed price beforehand. The price between the airport and Stockholm is approx. 600-700 SEK. We recommend the following companies: Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir, or Sverigetaxi.

Travel from Västerås, Skavsta and Bromma to Stockholm C

Flygbussarna Airport Coaches operates also the three minor airports and runs to Stockholm City terminal/Central station.

Other practical information

Official Language

The language of the conference is English.­­­­­

Climate and Clothing

It is spring in Stockholm in May and the temperatures can vary from 5 to 15 °C. Please note there may be occasional showers. The organisers suggest that you bring a jacket and an umbrella or raincoat.
Weather information and forecasts:

• smhi.se (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute) – Weather forecasts in Swedish only
• yr.no (Norwegian Radio cooperation with Norwegian Meteorological Institute) – Weather forecasts available in English. 

Local Currency

The Swedish monetary unit is the Swedish krona (SEK), divided into 100 öre. Approximately: Euro 1=SEK 11,5, USD 1=SEK 11, GBP 1=SEK 13,8. Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. There are several currency exchange offices and cash dispensers at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport and in Stockholm. Please note: There are many cashless shops in Sweden and we recommend you to bring a credit card that is open for transactions made abroad.

Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please ask your bank, or visit a web based currency converter, for example oanda.com, x-rates.com, or your choice of bank or converter service.

Electricity

In Sweden the electrical voltage used is 220/230V.

Passport and Visas

Delegates are advised to contact the nearest embassy, consulate or travel agency for information about the passport and visa requirements from their country for entry to Sweden.

Force Majeure

The organisers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire conference has to be cancelled due to a force majeure incident.

Disclaimer

The organisers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the conference delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the conference. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings..

Insurance and Vaccinations

The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organisers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and necessary insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of personal belongings during the visit. No vaccinations are needed when visiting Sweden.