Venue

I2CS 2012 will be held at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) in Trondheim, Norway.

We use room R3 in the Natural Science Building at Gløshaugen.

If you fear you might get lost, don't worry and download the Campus Guide. From the Campus Guide website: "By using the CampusGuide on a smartphone, tablet, or computer you can search for rooms and points of interest on the Gløshaugen campus of NTNU. If you don't know where an auditorium, study room, or the closest bathroom is, the CampusGuide will help you. The CampusGuide shows you the way; to the right building, floor, and room."

For guidance outside of the campus, a travel guide app is available for both iPhone and Android devices and can be downloaded from  http://www.trondheim.com/app. The app includes tourist information, hotel suggestions, restaurants, bars, etc.

Information is also available on http://www.visittrondheim.no/en/.

TO TRONDHEIM BY PLANE

Situated in central Norway about 400km/250mi south of the Arctic Circle, Trondheim is easily accessible, irrespective of your choice of transportation.

The airport nearest to Trondheim is Værnes, situated next to Stjørdal about 32km/20mi driving distance. The Flybuss service provides convenient transport to and fro the airport. The driver can inform you of the stop closest to your hotel. Taxis are also available but rather expensive.

Trondheim airport Værnes has direct connections from several European cities, among them Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Riga, London, Prague and Nice. For a complete list please see here...
 

BY TRAIN, CAR OR SHIP

A train ride from Oslo takes 6:30‑9:20h, and may include changing trains. Detailed information can be found at the website of Norske Statsbaner NSB.

Driving from Oslo to Trondheim takes 7h at least, taking the E6 to Hamar and then continuing on Riksvei 3 via Tynset, to rejoin the E6 again at Ulsberg, a 500km/300mi route altogether. Without the shortcut over the Riksvei 3, the trip is some 40-50km longer, adding about 1h driving time. Be informed that speed limits mostly at 80kmh=50mph are very strict, and daytime running lights (DRL's) are obligatory. Fines of any sort are very steep and very non-negotiable. On the other hand, the landscape is very picturesque and often grand, and out of town driving is generally very relaxed.

Finally, Trondheim can be reached by the Hurtigruten coastal express, the former mail boat. Alternatively, Trondheim can serve as a starting point for a trip towards the north (roundtrip: 9 days) or south (roundtrip: 3 days). Many add-on options are available (including Spitsbergen); check out the Hurtigruten website for details.

VISA

The following text is excerpted from the website of the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs   (as per 01 February 2009):

"Many foreign citizens need a visa to visit Norway. What type of visa you need to apply for depends on the reason for visiting. Different types of visa have different conditions, and there are also different conditions for you as an applicant.

Here you may find information on who needs a visa, the conditions for the different types of visa, and information on how to submit your application.

If you need an invitation for your visa application, contact VIA Tvete Arrangement.

DISCLAIMER

The organizers of I2CS will under NO circumstances or conditions provide ANY financial warranty for ANY visa applicant!

CUSTOMS

Quota for free import of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, as well as a range of other products are strictly limited. Further details can be found at the Norwegian custom's Tollvesenet website

Limited amounts of medication strictly for personal use are allowed.