Info Sheet -‐ College Night Stockholm

Info Sheet -­‐ College Night Stockholm Monday, March 16th, 2015 from 4:00 -­‐ 7:00 p.m. Viktor Rydberg gymnasium -­‐ Frejgatan 30*, 113 49 Stockholm (on the corner of Norrtullsgatan) Getting to Stockholm: Arriving the day before the fair (Sunday) is recommended, to allow for unforeseen travel delays. Airport transfers: Most major airlines fly to and from Stockholm Arlanda. There are a few ways to travel between Stockholm City and Stockholm Arlanda Airport, but we recommend using the ARLANDA EXPRESS, a high-­‐speed train that is not only fast (20 mins to city centre), but offers a comfortable & stylish ride! A return ticket costs 490 SEK ($58) and can be bought on their website or at the airport. A taxi from Arlanda to the city centre costs around 450-­‐520 SEK ($55-­‐65). An important note on taxis in Stockholm: Taxi fares in Sweden are not regulated, which unfortunately means there are many companies who will take advantage of those unfamiliar with the system. If you must take a taxi, always check the yellow price sticker on the rear window! Here are some helpful tips on choosing a taxi in Stockholm. Reputable companies include Taxi Stockholm (15 00 00), Taxi 020 (020-­‐20 20 20) and Taxi Kurir (08-­‐30 00 00). Hotel Recommendations Central Stockholm (close to fair venue, central station): Best Western Kom Hotel -­‐ Dobelnsgatan 17, 11140 Stockholm -­‐ directions to fair venue Elite Hotel Stockholm Plaza Hotel -­‐ Birger Jarlsgatan 29, 111 45 Stockholm -­‐ directions to fair venue Central Hotel -­‐ Vasagatan 38, 111 20 Stockholm -­‐ directions to fair venue Directions to fair venue From Stockholm Central Station, take the green metro (“T-­‐bana”) line 17, 18 or 19 to the station “Odenplan” (3 stops, then it’s 300 meters to the destination -­‐ app. a 4 minute walk) -­‐ click here for directions. *Please be aware that this is a brand-­‐new address, meaning that navigation systems, such as Google Maps, may not have the correct location for the address. Please orient your journey with the cross-­‐streets Frejgatan & Norrtullsgatan -­‐ the school building is at this corner. Fair set-­‐up Exhibitor check-­‐in at the fair entrance begins at 3 p.m. When you check-­‐in, you will be shown to your info-­‐table where you will find a Welcome Letter containing detailed venue information including the WiFi password, and the location of the exhibitor lounge and refreshments. Materials shipped prior to the fair will also be placed at your table.1 Pre-­‐Fair Seminar: 3:15 -­‐ 3:45 p.m. in classroom next to the Teacher’s Lounge Gain insight into the Swedish school system: an optional 30 minute introductory talk on the Swedish Educational System -­‐ including information on the new grading system will be given by Ingvar Dahlström, school counselor or Christina Nyström, principal at Viktor Rydberg gymnasium. A light meal & refreshments will be provided. Traveling on to Helsinki Leaving Stockholm directly after the fair: SAS Flight 728 -­‐ departs Stockholm (ARD) at 22:30 arrives in Helsinki at 0:25 (flight time 0h 55m) Leaving Tuesday morning: SAS Flight 702 -­‐ departs Stockholm (ARD) at 7:05, arrives in Helsinki at 9:00 (flight time 0h 55m) SAS Flight 704 -­‐ departs Stockholm (ARD) at 8:30, arrives in Helsinki at 10:30 (flight time 1h) Useful phone numbers & info Emergency assistance (police/fire/ambulance): 112 Reputable taxi companies: Taxi Stockholm -­‐ 15 00 00, Taxi 020 -­‐ 020-­‐20 20 20, Taxi Kurir -­‐ 08-­‐30 00 00 Official Visitor’s Guide to Stockholm 1
Specific instructions regarding material quantities and shipping will be communicated in early February. We kindly ask that exhibitors wait to receive these instructions before shipping any materials to the venues. Info Sheet -­‐ College Day Helsinki Tuesday, March 17th from 1:00 -­‐ 4:00 p.m. International School of Helsinki -­‐ Selkämerenkatu 11, 00180 Helsinki Directions to/from the airport Finnair City Bus: departs Helsinki Airport and the Central Railway Station every 20 minutes, travel time about 30 minutes, costs €6.30 ($7.00) -­‐ timetable & route map Taxi: costs €45-­‐50 ($50-­‐56) and takes 30-­‐50 minutes (depending on time of day) to the city centre. Regional Bus: the 615 bus travels between Helsinki Airport and the Central Railway Station. Takes about 45 minutes, costs €3 ($3.40). Hotel Recommendations Close to fair venue/city centre: Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel -­‐ Ruoholahdenranta 3, Eteläinen Suurpiiri, 00180 -­‐ directions to fair venue Holiday Inn Helsinki West -­‐Ruoholahti -­‐ Sulhasenkuja 3, 00180 Helsinki -­‐ directions to fair venue Radisson Blu Royal Hotel -­‐ Runeberginkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki -­‐ directions to fair venue Directions to fair venue Public transportation in Helsinki is comprised of a network of trams, buses and a single subway line. The nearest station to the International School of Helsinki is “Ruoholahti” (only 3 blocks away from ISH), which is served by the subway as well as tram line #8. Click here for an interactive Google Map (from Helsinki Central Station). Fair set-­‐up Exhibitor check-­‐in begins at 12 p.m. When you check-­‐in, you will be shown to your info-­‐table where you will find a Welcome Letter containing detailed venue information including the WiFi password, and the location of the exhibitor lounge and refreshments. Materials shipped prior to the fair will also be placed at your table.1 Traveling on to Malmö/Copenhagen Leaving Tuesday evening: SAS Flight 1725 -­‐ departs Helsinki at 18:35, arrives in Copenhagen at 19:15 (flight time 1h40) Leaving Wednesday morning: SAS Flight 1709 -­‐ departs Helsinki at 7:55, arrives in Copenhagen at 8:40, (flight time 1h45) SAS Flight 1713 -­‐ departs Helsinki at 10:25, arrives in Copenhagen at 11:05, (flight time 1h40) Trains from Kastrup Airport to Malmö depart Terminal 3 every 20 minutes from Track 1. For the city centre, get off at Malmö C (central station). It’s also possible to walk to the venue from Malmo Triangeln station, is it a 15 minute walk and recommended if you are travelling very light (walking directions here). Useful phone numbers & info Emergency assistance (Police/fire/ambulance): 112 Taxi companies: Taxi Helsinki -­‐ 0100 0700, Lähitaksi -­‐ 0100 7300 Official Visitor’s Guide to Helsinki Specific instructions regarding material quantities and shipping will be communicated in early February. We kindly ask that exhibitors wait to receive these instructions before shipping any materials to the venues. 1
Info Sheet -­‐ College Day Malmö/Copenhagen Wednesday, March 18th from 2:00 -­‐ 5:00 p.m. Malmö Borgarskola -­‐ Regementsgatan 36, Malmö, Sweden Travel between Copenhagen Kastrup airport and Malmö By train: The train to Malmö C (central station, in city centre and close to many hotels) leaves Kastrup every 20 minutes from Platform 1, costs 105 SEK ($11) and takes about 20 minutes. Purchase tickets at the DSB booth before going down to the platform, or, for an extra charge, on the train. By taxi: Look for the Swedish taxis (eg. BokaFlygtaxi, Taxi Skåne, Taxi Kurir) at the taxi stand -­‐ the trip will cost approx. 700-­‐770 SEK ($85-­‐95) and takes 20-­‐30 minutes. Hotel Recommendations Close to Malmö Central Station: Mayfair Hotel Tunneln -­‐ Adelgatan 4, 211 22 Malmö -­‐ directions to fair venue Scandic Hotel Malmö City -­‐ Kaptensgatan 1, Norr, 211 41 Malmö -­‐ directions to fair venue Or, stay in Copenhagen (train from Copenhagen central station to Malmö C every 20 min., takes 35 min.) Andersen Boutique Hotel -­‐ Helgolandsgade 12, 1653 Copenhagen -­‐ directions to fair venue Directions to fair venue From Malmö central station by bus -­‐ a single ticket costs 22 SEK ($2.60), tickets must be purchased before boarding. Take bus # 4 or # 2 and get off at “Malmö Aq-­‐va-­‐kul”, Malmö Borgarskola is just across the street. Click here for an interactive Google Map By taxi: Malmö Borgarskola is located 3 km from Malmo C station, the trip costs approx. 73 SEK ($9). If you’re travelling light, it’s also possible to walk to the venue from Malmo Triangeln station (walking directions here). Fair set-­‐up Exhibitor check-­‐in begins at 1 p.m. When you check-­‐in, you will be shown to your info-­‐table where you will find a Welcome Letter containing detailed venue information including the WiFi password, and the location of the exhibitor lounge and refreshments. Materials shipped prior to the fair will also be placed at your table.1 Pre-­‐Fair Seminar: 1:15 -­‐ 1:45 p.m. Gain insight into the Swedish school system: an optional 30 minute introductory talk on the Swedish Educational System -­‐ including information on the financial aid system will be given by Josefin Burge, school counselor at Malmö Borgarskola. Eat your lunch while learning something new! Post-­‐Fair “Mingle”: Come & meet with Malmö Borgarskola’s staff -­‐ light food & drinks will be served. RSVP here. Traveling on to Oslo Leaving directly after the fair on Wednesday evening: SAS Flight 1472 -­‐ departs Copenhagen at 20:35, arrives in Oslo at 21:45, travel time 1h 10m Leaving Thursday morning: Norwegian Flight 933 -­‐ departs Copenhagen at 9:15, arrives in Oslo at 10:30, travel time 1h 10m SAS Flight 1458 -­‐ departs Copenhagen at 11:45, arrives in Oslo at 13:55, travel time 1h 10m Useful phone numbers Emergency assistance: (police/fire/ambulance): 112 Taxi Malmö: +46 (0) 40 15 00 00, Taxi Skåne: +46 (0) 40 330 330, Taxi Kurir: +46 (0)40 70 000 Specific instructions regarding material quantities and shipping will be communicated in early February. We kindly ask that exhibitors wait to receive these instructions before shipping any materials to the venues. 1
Info Sheet -­‐ College Night Oslo Thursday, March 19th from 5:00 -­‐ 8:00 p.m. Oslo Handelsgymnasium -­‐ Parkveien 65, 0254 Oslo Transport from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport is located about 50 km from central Oslo. Taxis in Norway are very expensive, taking one from the airport will cost 600-­‐1000 NOK ($80-­‐130) depending on the time of day. To get to central Oslo quickly and affordably we recommend: Airport Express Train -­‐ 170 NOK ($22), travel time about 20-­‐25 minutes SAS Fly bussen -­‐ 150 ($19) NOK, travel time about 40 minutes, can be purchased at the airport Hotel Recommendations (all in city centre, near fair venue) Hotel Oslo City Centre -­‐ Stortingsgaten 16 0161 Oslo -­‐ directions to fair venue Radisson Blu Scandinavia -­‐ Holbergsgate 30, 0166 Oslo -­‐ directions to fair venue “Budget” option: Citybox Oslo -­‐ Prinsens gate 6, 0152 Oslo -­‐ un-­‐staffed self check-­‐in hotel -­‐ directions to fair venue Directions to fair venue Oslo Handelsgymnasium is well connected by public transportation -­‐ nearby stops are “Inkognitogata” (Tram #19), “Solli” (Tram #12/13) and “Nationaltheatret”​(served by all 5 subway lines. Exit to Henrik Ibsens gate). Click for walking directions from “Nationaltheatret” Fair set-­‐up Exhibitor check-­‐in at the fair entrance begins at 4 p.m. When you check-­‐in, you will be shown to your info-­‐table where you will find a Welcome Letter containing detailed venue information including the WiFi password, and the location of the exhibitor lounge and refreshments. Materials shipped prior to the fair will also be placed at your table1 Traveling on to Reykjavik SAS Flight 4787 -­‐ departs Oslo at 9:40, arrives in Reykjavik at 11:30, travel time 2h50 An IMPORTANT NOTE to College Day Reykjavik Exhibitors: As this is the only flight option, please book early! A complimentary shuttle bus will be waiting at Keflavik Airport to take exhibitors to the fair venue. Useful phone numbers: Emergency assistance (police/fire/ambulance): 112 Taxi Oslo -­‐ 02323 Official Visitor’s Guide to Oslo 1
Specific instructions regarding material quantities and shipping will be communicated in early February. We kindly ask that exhibitors wait to receive these instructions before shipping any materials to the venues. Info Sheet -­‐ College Day Reykjavik Friday, March 20th from 2:00 -­‐ 5:00 p.m. Reykjavik University -­‐ Menntavegi 1101, Reykjavik Transport from Keflavik Airport CollegeCouncil will offer a complimentary shuttle bus that will be waiting at the arrival gate at Keflavik to take exhibitors arriving on SAS Flight 4787 from Oslo on Friday to the fair venue in Reykjavik. Transport to Keflavik Airport There are two airport shuttle companies operating in Reykjavik -­‐ we recommend using one of them as the airport is located 50 km from Reykjavik. Flybus charges 500 ISK ($4.00) extra for hotel pickup, Airport Express offers this for free. Travel time is about 45 minutes from the bus terminal (BSÍ), and up to 80 minutes with hotel pick-­‐up. Both must be booked in advance when traveling to the airport, which can be done at most hotel reception desks or online (links below). Flybus -­‐ 1,950 ISK ($15) from Bus Terminal, 2,500 ISK ($19) with hotel pick up -­‐ more information and online booking Airport Express -­‐ 2,280 ISK ($18) including hotel pick up -­‐ more information and online booking Taxi: Keflavik Airport is located 50km outside of Reykjavik, so the average fare is about 15,000 ISK ($115) for up to 4 passengers. Taxis can be pre-­‐ordered at most hotel reception desks. Hotel recommendations Near venue: Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura -­‐ Nautholsvegur 52 -­‐ directions to fair venue City centre: Hotel Holt -­‐ Bergstaðastræti 37, 101 Reykjavík -­‐ directions to fair venue Hotel Borg -­‐ Posthusstraeti 11, 101 Reykjavik -­‐ directions to fair venue Fair set-­‐up Exhibitor check-­‐in begins at 1 p.m. When you check-­‐in, you will be shown to your info-­‐table where you will find a Welcome Letter containing detailed venue information including the WiFi password, and the location of the exhibitor lounge and refreshments. Materials shipped prior to the fair will also be placed at your table. 1 Useful phone numbers & info Emergency assistance: 112 Taxi Reykjavik: +354 588 5522 Hreyfill Taxi: +354 5885522 Official Visitor’s Guide Reykjavik Specific instructions regarding material quantities and shipping will be communicated in early February. We kindly ask that exhibitors wait to receive these instructions before shipping any materials to the venues. 1