Practical information

Travel to Flemingsberg Campus

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/underground instead of taxi etc.

Airports

Flemingsberg is located 30 minutes south of Stockholm C. 
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). 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 is about 1,5 to 2 hours.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (recommended)

The commuter train goes directly to Flemingsberg Station from Arlanda Airport. The journey takes about an hour. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket desk in SkyCity. Please note that an extra transit fee must be paid at the ticket barrier to leave or enter SkyCity.

From Flemingsberg Station there is a 10 minutes walk to Karolinska Institutet Campus Flemingsberg. 

Travel from Västerås, Skavsta and Bromma to Stockholm

Flygbussarna Airport Coaches operates also the three minor airports and runs to Stockholm City terminal/Central station. For time schedule and tickets, please visit their website https://www.flygbussarna.se/en/

Travel time for airport coaches:

Skavsta or Västerås to Stockholm C: 80 min
Bromma to Stockholm C: 20 min

Official Language

The language of the conference is English.­­­­­

Climate and Clothing

It is autumn in Stockholm in November and the temperatures can vary from 0 to 10 °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, USD 1=SEK 10, GBP 1=SEK 13,5. 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.

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.