Illustration of a Colombian lesserblack tarantula Xenesthis immanis (Ausserer, 1875).from Animaux venimeux et venins, Marie Phisalix. Paris, 1922. Via the Biodiversity Heritage Library

Travel, accommodation and venues

Travel requirements for entering Norway

Meeting attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and to ensure that they have the documentation required for entering Norway.

Norway Visa and Passport requirements

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If you require an official letter of invitation for visa puposes, please contact the GBIF Secretariat at GB33@gbif.org.

Health requirements - Vaccinations

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Insurance

Meeting attendees are advised to ensure appropriate comprehensive health and travel insurance for travel to Norway.

Arriving in Norway

International Airports

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Transportation from the Airport

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Local transportation

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Hotels

Meeting attendees are asked to organize their own accommodation.

The local organizers have made a block booking for the following hotels:

Clarion Hotel Oslo
Dronning Eufemias gate 15
0194 Oslo
Norway
Block booking reservation link (valid to 1 August 2026)

  • 255 rooms
  • 500 m from Oslo Central Station

Clarion Hotel The Hub
Biskop Gunnerus gate 3 0155 Oslo Norway Block booking reservation link (valid to 1 August 2026)

  • 810 rooms
  • 190 m from Oslo Central Station

Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret
Storgata 21-23
0184 Oslo
Norway Block booking reservation link (valid to 1 August 2026)

  • 160 rooms
  • 350 m from Oslo Central Station

Venues

VENUE 1

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VENUE 2

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Map

A map with some of the key locations can be found here ADD LINK

General information

Climate and weather

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Electricity

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Internet and Telecommunications

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Languages

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Money

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Opening hours (for banks and shops)

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Personal security

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Tipping

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Tourist information

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