Venue

The 8th Workshop on Molecular Communications will be held at the Oslo University Hospital (OUH) in Oslo, Norway, from 10-12 April 2024. Except for the social activity and the banquet dinner on April 11, all official Workshop activities will be held at the Domus Odontologica at the co-located Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Oslo (Gaustad and Rikshospitalet campus).

• The Gaustad and Rikshospitalet campus is in the north of Oslo, Norway.
• All technical presentations will take place in the Store Auditorium (A1.1001) or Lille Auditorium (A1.1004) at Sognsvannsveien 10, 0372 Oslo.
• The location of the Welcome Reception on April 10 will be announced soon.

Location maps:
Directions to Gaustad and Rikshospitalet campus
Workshop Venue Map

Travel

From Oslo Airport:

• Oslo Airport is an approx. 40min car drive from the workshop venue.
• Oslo city centre can be easily reached by bus, train, or taxi. Further information can be found here.

From Oslo city centre:

• The workshop venue can be easily reached by public transportation (~20 minutes):
  • Tram: Line 17/18 Rikshospitalet to the stop Rikshospitalet
  • Metro: Line 4 Vestli or Line 5 Ringen to the stop Forskningsparken and either walk or take tram Line 17/18
  • Metro: Line 1 Frognerseteren to the stop Gaustad and walk
• The easiest way to buy tickets is with the Ruter app (Android / iOS).
• Information about public transport tickets can be found here.

Accommodation

An accommodation guide and list of hotels in Oslo can be found here. Below you will find an unbiased selection of hotels.

Central Options:

1. Radisson Blu Plaza
   • Very central, close to the Central Station.
   • Easily approachable from the airport by express trains.
2. Thon Hotel Opera
   • Similarly central to the Radisson Blu Plaza.
   • Convenient location for accessing both the city center and transportation.
3. Hotel Bristol
   • Central location, but in a quieter area.
   • Offers a balance between proximity to amenities and tranquility.

Alternative Option:

4. Thon Partner Hotel Ullevaal Stadion
   • Slightly distant from the center but approximately a 20-minute walk from the hospital.
   • Suitable for those who prefer a quieter location or have business near the hospital.

Additional Recommendations:

• Scandic Hotels, Thon Hotels: Known for Scandinavian hospitality, offer quality accommodation with multiple locations in Oslo.
• Quality, Comfort, and Clarion Hotels (Strawberry Group): Nordic hotels with diverse options all over Oslo.
• P-Hotels: Budget accommodations.

Visas

You may need a visa to visit Norway. Please see the Directorate of Immigration website for further information. If you need a Invitation Letter for VISA Application, please contact our Local Chair.