Contact information:
Director: Ketil Hylland
Managers: Grete Sørnes and Christopher Hinchcliffe
Locations:
Biologen
Biologen research station
Biologveien 2,
1440 Drøbak, Norway
Tollboden
Tollboden kurssenter
Storgaten 43
1440 Drøbak
About the Biological Research Station and Conference Centre
Biologen Research Station
Biologen is situated at the sill of the Oslofjord, allowing easy access to both the inner and outer fjords and their distinct marine communities. Within the station area, one can deploy loggers and other scientific equipment, such as underwater microscopes and experimental setups, quickly and easily. One has access to a rocky shore algae community directly from the station. Researchers can take samples in the vicinity using the two station boats.
The main station building covers 130m2. It includes a basement with aquariums and laboratories, a main living room with further laboratories and a course hall, and a third floor, a furnished loft with kitchen, living room, offices and guest rooms.
Tollboden
Tollboden is the station's teaching and conference center located in beautiful downtown Drøbak. The three-storey house is built around 1860 and is located a few hundred meters further south in the harbor. The house was given by the Customs Service as a gift to the University of Oslo in 1962.
Tollboden is the perfect size for small workshops and university and school courses. It has two conference rooms of different sizes and two kitchens. Up to 21 people can be accommodated in several rooms. It also has three showers and a handicapped-accessible toilet. When the weather allows, guests can use the terrace and pier with a view of the Oslofjord.
Teaching laboratory
- Equipped with microscopes, TV screens, blackboards, a fridge, and two sinks to prepare samples. Outside, there are two 400-l pools that can be continuously supplied with surface seawater, and one can take samples directly from the pier.
