Transportation in Oslo
The public transportation network in Oslo includes trams, the metro and a bus network, and is run by a single operator called Ruter. All of Oslo is included in Zone 1, with a single ticket costing 44 NOK. With such a ticket you can travel as much as you want for 60 minutes. There is also the option to buy a 24-hour ticket or a 7-days ticket.
The easiest way to buy a ticket is using the Ruter app (search for "Ruter" on Apple App Store or Google Play). We advise you to download it already now and add your credit/debit card credentials, in order to see that everything is working. You can also plan your trips with this app. Note that you can not buy tickets onboard the metro and trams. You can, however, buy physical tickets at the kiosks Narvesen, 7-eleven, Deli De Luca and Mix, the Oslo Visitor centre at the Oslo Central Station and Ruter's customer service centre. See www.ruter.no/en/ for more information.
From the airport to the city centre
The fastest way from the main airport (Oslo Airport OSL) to the central station is the airport express train Flytoget. You can buy tickets online at www.flytoget.no/en/, in their app (search for "Flytoget" on Apple App Store or Google Play) or by tapping your credit/debit card at the barrier (in the airport) or the card reader (at the central station). Get off at the stop Oslo central. The trains leave every 10-20 minutes for most of the day and the trip takes 22 minutes. They are operative from 05:30 in the morning to 00:50 at night.
From the city centre to UiO
University of Oslo’s main campus is located in Blindern. From the city center, the easiest way to get there is by taking the T-bane (metro) line 4 or 5 from Jernbanetorget, Stortinget, or Nationaltheatret, in the direction of Sognsvann, Vestli via Majorstuen, or Ringen via Majorstuen. Get off at Blindern.
The workshop will take place at Scene Realfagsbiblioteket, Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus. The map below shows how to walk from the Blindern metro station to the venue.
Visiting Oslo
Oslo is predominantly cash-free, and we recommend workshop attendees use debit or credit cards for transactions. This aligns with the city's modern approach to payments, ensuring a convenient and secure experience for everyone.