Travelling to/from Tromsø
The nearest train stations are Narvik in Norway (~230 km away) and Rovaniemi in Finland (~600 km away). Trains to Narvik (including the night train from Stockholm) can be booked through SJ, and to Rovaniemi through VR. Onward travel by bus to Tromsø can be booked via Svipper and Matkahuolto, respectively.
Tromsø is also served by the coastal ferry, Hurtigruten, which begins its route in Bergen. Travelling from Bergen-Tromsø will take ~4 days.
For those wishing to fly, Tromsø is well-connected internationally, served by many direct routes from across Europe (see map). Check the Avinor website for further details on flight operators.
Visa and health information
For information on applying for a visitor visa please check the Norwegian government website UDI. For health information please check Foreigners in Norway – Helsenorge.
Accommodation
Numerous hotels can be found within Tromsø city centre, but demand from tourists can be high during June. It is therefore advised to book as soon as possible. Airbnb and Tromsø Lodge & Camping are also worth checking out for alternative accommodation.
The LOC will cover the costs for a limited number of single rooms with shared bathrooms from the university accommodation. These rooms will be available to PhD/MSc/BSc students on a first-come, first-served basis during registration.
Transport from/to Tromsø airport
Tromsø airport is located on the island of Tromsøya, only a few kilometres away from the conference venue and the city centre.
The airport express coach (flybussen) runs between the airport, UiT, and Tromsø city centre, with a return ticket costing 200 NOK. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to the city centre and there are several stops and pick-up points at the major hotels throughout the city. Check the Bussring website for more info about prices and timetables.
City bus routes 24, 40 and 42 run between the airport and Tromsø city centre. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines at the airport bus stop, or in the Svipper app. Note: tickets cannot be bought onboard city buses.
Journey times are slightly longer at ~20 minutes,
A single ticket costs NOK 48 during rush hours. Outside rush hour (weekdays 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-01:00) the cost is reduced to NOK 26. A 24-hour bus pass costs NOK 133, while a 7-day bus pass costs NOK 311.
There is also a taxi rank outside the airport terminal and several taxi ranks in downtown Tromsø. The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre during the daytime on weekdays is approximately 280 NOK. A higher fare applies on weekends and in the evening/at night. Taxis can also be pre-booked using the app Taxifix, or by ringing Tromsø Taxi (+47 03011) or Din Taxi (+47 02045).
Weather
While the snow in the city will have melted away by June, temperatures will probably still feel spring-like (mean 12.3°C). June is also a relatively dry month, though being on the Norwegian coast means rain showers are likely, with an average of 10 precipitation days expected during the month.
Forecasts and further climate information can be found via Yr.