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Practical information

Arrival

We recommend taking the Airport Express Train (Flytoget) from Oslo Airport to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S/Jernbanetorget), or a taxi directly from the airport to Lysebu.

For further details on transportation, please refer to the transportation section.

Check-in

Participants will check in at Lysebu upon arrival.

Representatives from Akademi will be available at Lysebu starting at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 27. Hotel check-in will begin at 3:00 PM, so you are welcome to arrive earlier and settle in. Please note that the official programming will not begin until 5:00 PM, with a brief mingle session and introductory information, followed by dinner.

Departure

We recommend booking return flights no earlier than 5pm to allow for departure from Lysebu at noon.

Transportation to/from Lysebu

We recommend that Akademi participants purchase a weekly pass from Ruter, which can be conveniently purchased through the Ruter app. The weekly pass allows you to navigate Oslo with ease via buses, trams, metro (t-bane) and ferries.

Getting to Lysebu via public transit:

1. From Oslo Airport (OSL): Take the Airport Express Train (Flytoget) to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S/Jernbanetorget). Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or via the Flytoget app. The train ride takes approx. 19 minutes.

2. From Oslo Central Station: Take the metro (T-bane), Line 1 (Frognerseteren Line), heading west to Voksenkollen Station. The metro ride takes approx. 35 minutes.

3. From Voksenkollen Station: Walk approximately 10–15 minutes to Lysebu Hotel. There are signs towards Lysebu along the way. Directions.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi either from Oslo Airport (OSL) or Oslo Central Station to Lysebu Hotel, located at Lysebuveien 12.

Packing for Akademi

Fall in Oslo is beautiful, but the weather can be unpredictable, ranging from warm, clear days to cold weather and occasional snow. If you plan to go on walks or participate in outdoor activities, we recommend bringing appropriate clothing and footwear. For the latest weather forecasts in Norway, visit yr.no.

We also suggest packing formal attire for the closing dinner and any other events where you may want to dress up.

For seminars and Norwegian language classes, everyday clothing is recommended.

Don't forget to bring any medications and other personal necessities.

Have questions? Do not hesitate to contact us.