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Part 2 - TRAVEL

A. COMING FROM ABROAD BY AIR TO OSLO OR GOTHENBURG (G�TEBORG)
The easiest way to get to Hillringsberg by air is to fly to Oslo International Airport Gardermoen. We are on the Swedish border with Norway so do not fly to Stockholm unless you are intending to combine some tourism with your trip. Remember, Stockholm is on the other side of the country and about half a day's rail travel from us. Oslo, the Norwegian capital, is only 2�-3 hours away from us by train or car and most prefer to combine a trip there.

If you do decide to fly into Oslo, it is important to coordinate your bus and/or train transport carefully as there are not a lot of connections. (You may, if you can afford it, hire a car from the airport). Those who can afford it often spend the night in a h�tel in Oslo before making their way to Sweden. If you are coming from a country outside the EU or USA, then you may need a transit visa for Norway. Please make sure that your flights arrive on days (NOT weekends) and times when connecting transport is available unless you're planning to spend the night in Oslo or take up lodgings in Arvika. You should make allowance for baggage collection and customs clearance in your calculations at the airport too (allow 1-2 hours). Remember you will have a minimum of three connections between the airport and the Conference Center if you intend to travel on the same day that you arrive. Flights that arrive in the morning before 1100 (11 a.m.) enable the easiest connections. Anything later and you are pushing your luck as the best train to catch to Arvika from Oslo is around 1300 (1 pm) as this will not only allow you to make easy bus connections but give you time to settle in your h�tel upon arrival. You should arrive at least the day before conference events. If you're coming for a Festival, these always begin around 1000-1100 (10-11 am).

The nearest Swedish international airport is G�teborg/Gothenburg City Airport but it takes a little longer to get to us that way. The main advantage in using that is that it is inside Sweden so there are no international frontiers to cross. There is usually no trouble crossing the Norwegian-Swedish border and very few border checks. Be sure to check with your Norwegian Embassy to find out whether you will need a transit visa or not. You probably won't.

B. FROM THE AIRPORT TO ARVIKA, V�RMLAND, SWEDEN
Having arrived in Oslo or Gothenburg (G�teborg) Airport, your next destination is Arvika in V�rmland, Sweden. This you can reach either by taking a train or a bus. The quickest way is by train though it is usually a little more expensive though with fewer changes.

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B1. TRAINS FROM OSLO
If you decide to take the train, you will first need to travel into Oslo S Railway Station from Gardermoen Airport. There are regular high speed commuter trains (2-4 per hour) running into Oslo S taking 20-25 minutes. You can, if you wish, catch the high speed commuter train to Lillestr�m Railway Station which is just before Oslo S, and from there buy a ticket to Arvika. You will save yourself a little money if you do. Most prefer to go into the big Oslo S railway station, especially if they are planning to spend the night there and maybe do some sightseeing. If you're coming with your family it's worth spending a day or two in the Norwegian capital.

To book tickets or check times, visit the main Swedish Railway Website in English (or in Swedish). Type in OSLO S in the From box and ARVIKA in the To box and your dates and approximate times Outward and Return Journey in the boxes beneath that. There are on average only 2 - 4 trains a day on weekdays. The average one way ticket is about 250 Swedish crowns. Average length of the trip is 2-2� hours. The Inter-City trains are the best and fastest.
B2. BUSSES FROM OSLO AIRPORT
It is cheaper and in some ways easier to take a bus to Arvika directly from the airport though there may be a couple of bus changes. The bus driver will advise you on this. Unfortunately, the TIMEkspressen service (Route 2) from Oslo Airport to Arvika has now been cut back and only goes as far as the border town of Charlottenberg. You can, however, get a connecting local bus or train from Charlottenburg to Arvika, though this may entail waiting delays. We are not currently recommending this service unless you are a seasoned traveller - older people will prefer to use the train service.
B3. TRAINS FROM G�TEBORG/GOTHENBURG
Trains from G�teborg C are more regular, about 5 per day, but you may have to change trains from 1 to 3 times. The costs also vary enormously, depending which train you take, and can be from 250 to 600 Swedish crowns. Average length of the journey is 3� hours but some trains are longer. It is usually simpler and faster to travel from Oslo, Norway, in spite of having to cross borders.

C. FROM ARVIKA TO HILLRINGSBERG (GLAVA)

C1. BUSSES FROM ARVIKA
Buss timetables vary a little in the summer so the following table may not be 100% accurate. Check up before you come for the latest updates. There are no busses on Sundays! Buss fares (one way) are about 65-70 Swedish crowns (for an adult).

#108 Arvika - Glava - S�lje V�rmlands-trafik AB | Tel. 0771-32 32 00

Arvika Buss Station > Hillringsberg (~50 min.)
M-F 0605, 0635, 0810, 1315, 1535 (Market), 1620, 1815 Saturdays 0925, 1345 / Sundays - no busses

Hillringsberg > Arvika Buss Station (~50 min.)
M-F 0542, 0703, 0745, 0922, 1422, 1647, 1717, 1915 Saturdays 1020, 1445 / Sundays - no busses

Disembark at the bus stop called Hillringsberg Herrg�rd if you are coming in from Arvika or Glava. It is a 5 minutes walk to the Conference centre, the first turning on the left after the turning to Hillringsberg Herrg�rd and then left again after a minute or so.
C2. TAXIS FROM ARVIKA
Taxis are readily available both from in Arvika and locally in Glava but they are expensive. A one way trip may be as high as 700 Swedish crowns (about US$80).

Taxi Arvika-Eda 0570-10700 24 hours a day
(J�rnv�gsstationen/Central Railway Station, Arvika) Arvikabygdens Taxi 0570-465088 (Kl�ssbol) J�sse Taxi & Bilv�rd AB 0570 14600 / 070-2049529 (Fallebergsv.31, Arvika) Kl�ssbols Taxi AB 070-2903838 / 070-3333088 (Kl�ssbol)

C3. DRIVING BY CAR FROM ARVIKA
If you are driving to Hillringsberg by car, you can approach us either from the north-west (the shorter, easier-to-navigate way) or south-east (the longer, more scenic route which takes you over the fjord). If following the former, follow the route Arvika > J�ssefors > Sulvik > �lg� > Glava. Continue driving through Glava for about 4 km until you come to the Hillringsberg signpost and continue on over a small bridge. You will come to a crossroads, the left turn taking you to the Hillringsberg Herrg�rd (pronounced 'hair-gawd') h�tel and the right one to Dammarna. Continue past this cross roads to the next turning on the left. Turn left, and then left again, and the Conference Centre is straight ahead (there are usually no signposts but for conferences will put something out to assist you). You will be directed where to park when you arrive. Please do not park in the driveway of the neighbouring orange-roofed house which is private and not a part of the Conference Centre. There is one grass parking lot at the top of the drive on the right as you turn in. Also do not park at the Guest House which is to the left.

Bon voyage and a happy visit to Sweden!