Conference venue

The Second Northern Dimension Parliamentary Forum will take place at Rica Ishavshotel,
Address: Fr. Langes gt 2, 9008 Tromsø, Norway.
E-mail: rica.ishavshotel@rica.no
Phone: +47 77 66 64 00
Fax: +47 77 66 64 44

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Key facts about Tromsø

Tromsø is the largest city in the Nordic countries north of the Arctic Circle and is home to the world’s northernmost university, brewery and cathedral. The city lives on education, research, administration, fishing exports and satellite technology. The centre of the north has 64492 residents, and the Municipality of Tromsø covers an area of 2558 km². Around 50,000 live in the centre of Tromsø, while the remainder is scattered throughout the whole municipality.

Climate

In spite of their location so far north, Tromsø enjoy a moderate insular climate. Winter in Tromsø is not especially cold. The record low temperature in Tromsø is minus 18 degrees Celsius, while the average January temperature is minus four, but in return there is often a lot of snow. Information about Tromsø : http://www.destinasjontromso.no/english/useful_info.html

Getting there

There are several flights between Oslo and Tromsø.
SAS:  www.flySAS.com
Norwegian: www.Norwegian.com/en

Local transportation

The distance to Tromsø Airport is 10-15 minutes to the center of Tromsø.
Airport bus
The first departure of the airport bus from the city centre is 5.40 a.m. and the last return from the airport is at midnight.
Price: 55,- NOK ( approx € 7 )
Travel time: 10-15 minutes
Taxis
Taxis are available during airport opening hours, expect a short wait during certain periods.
Price: 120-150,- NOK (approx. € 15-20 )
Travel time: 10 minutes
Booking: Tromsø taxi (tel. +47 03011) or Din Taxi (tel. +47 02045)