VENUE
The 2025 Conference will take place at the National Library of Norway, located at Henrik Ibsens gate 110, 0255.
The exterior facade of the National Library of Norway's main building (Photo credit: Gorm K. Gaare)
The venue is easily reached by public transport (train, bus and tram—see location on Google Maps). The registration desk will be by the reception area just inside the revolving door.
Accessibility
The venue is accessible to people in wheelchairs and with other restrictions. All conference rooms have elevators between floors. Teleloop is accessible in all conference rooms.
A changing table is available at the HC toilet on the ground floor, and we have a room reserved for nursing.
Food and beverage
Renowned Michelin restaurant CREDO will open a new concept at the National Library in Autumn 2024. They will also operate the canteen and cafeteria on our premises.
There is a variety of restaurants and bars (see in Google Maps) in the neighbourhood offering something for every taste.
WiFi
We offer access to eduroam and NB-gjest (open guest network). Eduroam is recommended for eligible users, as it is encrypted. If using NB-Gjest, we advise you to enable VPN, as the network is wide open.
NOTE: Please log on to eduroam with only one device at a time to avoid overwhelming the network.
Exhibition Tours
The National Library of Norway houses two permanent exhibitions: Enlightened and The Map Centre.
The exhibitions are free and open to all between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. However, during the conference, the National Library will also offer 30-minute guided tours between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a maximum of 20 people per tour.
Want to take a tour of these exhibitions? Be sure to indicate your interest when you register for the conference.
TRAVELLING
Flying to Norway
Oslo International Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is the main airport in Norway, with direct flights from more than 122 international airports.
Sandefjord Airport Torp (TRF) has direct flights from many Eastern and Southern European cities but is further away from Oslo.
From the airport
From Oslo International Airport Gardermoen (OSL), travel by train to Nationaltheateret Station.
From Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp (TRF), travel by train to Nationaltheateret Station.
Public transport in Oslo
Public transport in Oslo is operated by Ruter.
Solli is the stop closest to the venue. It is operated by Bus 21, 30 and 31, plus Tram 12 and 13.
(The venue, conference hotels and Nationaltheateret Station are all within walking distance from each other.)
Visa
Some people can visit Norway without a visa, but most people from countries outside the EU/EEA must apply for a visitor's visa.
You can use the governmental Visit & Holiday service to check whether you need to apply for a visa. If you do need to apply for a visa, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration offers a checklist for visitor visa depending on the country you are applying from.
Do you need a Visa Invitation Letter? Please make sure to reach out to us well in advance.
ACCOMMODATION
We have negotiated special rates for participants at two hotels:
- Scandic Solli (0.2 km from venue - link to Google Maps)
- Scandic St. Olavs plass (1.9 km from venue - link to Google Maps)
Rooms at special rates are reserved until 6 Jan 2025.
Reservations can be cancelled free of charge until 23 March 2025.
For discounted booking, please use the hotel’s website and enter the following discount code: BNAS070425. The discount code applies only to "Full flex" rooms, so make sure this is what you select when making your reservation.
SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS
If you have never been to Oslo, you can learn a bit about the city by watching Visit Oslo’s video with Halfdan:
Closer to the conference, you will find suggestions for sightseeing and attractions here. Until then, feel free to check out Visit Oslo’s recommendations for Museums & Attractions in Oslo.