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Göteborg (Gothenburg) is Sweden's second largest city with close to
500.000 inhabitants (750.000 urban area). The city is located on the
mouth of Göta River on the West Coast of Southern Sweden and is
blessed with a beautiful archipelago, as well as 'Liseberg', the
largest amusement park in Scandinavia and the newly opened
'Universeum', Sweden's national science discovery centre.
The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre is adjacent to the city
centre, which is primarily characterised by "The Avenue"
(Kungsportsavenyn). It is a long street with minimal traffic that
constitutes a natural meeting place for both tourists and the local
population. At one end is the Museum of Arts, awarded three stars in
the Michelin Museum Guide, and the main Concert Hall of the Göteborg
Symphony Orchestra. At the other end is the lively harbour with a
modern Opera house. Walking along The Avenue, you will find a
vibrating city life and a variety of large and small shops, quality
restaurants, theatres, small and large concert arrangements, movie
theatres, pubs and more.
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Conference Venue
The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, which is located at the
junction of Mässans Gata and Korsvägen, enjoys a unique position
in the centre of Göteborg. The complex is within walking distance
of hotels, restaurants, theatres, entertainment and shopping
amenities.
Click (.pdf or .jpg)
for an overview,
(.pdf or .jpg)
for a roadmap,
or (.pdf or .gif) for a more
detailed map of the conference cite.
All participants are requested to use Entrance No. 8, Congress Hall, upon arrival (this is the entrance closest to the sports arena Scandinavium).
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Transportation
Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the nearest airport, 30
minutes away from the conference venue and city centre.
Local Transportation
Göteborg has tram and bus services. The Göteborg Convention Centre
is located in the downtown area. The nearest tram/bus stop is
Korsvägen. The fee for the airport bus from Landvetter Airport to
Göteborg is SEK 70 and taxi costs approximately SEK 300.
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Accomodation
A number of hotel rooms in different price categories have been
booked in Göteborg at preferential rates for the
conference. The prices below are in SEK and include VAT and breakfast
(except for SGS Appartments/Hostels). Required deposit is in SEK.
All rooms have private bath or shower.
Hotel reservation should be made on the registration form.
Hotel accomodation will be confirmed when the registration form,
together with the first night pre-payment has been received by Congrex.
The payment will be deducted from your final hotel bill.
Congrex reserves the right to book another hotel if the desired accommodation
is fully booked. After May 14, 2004,
Congrex can not guarantee a hotel room or a room at the preferential rate.
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1. Hotel Gothia Towers
Single room SEK 890 per night
Double room SEK 1090 per night
An eighteen story high first class hotel in the city centre,
adjacent to The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre and opposite
the Liseberg Amusement Park. Together with the new 23 story twin
hotel, the largest in Scandinavia with 710 rooms. The restaurant
and bar on the top floor offer a fantastic view of Göteborg.
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2. Quality Panorama Hotel
Single room SEK 790 per night
Double room SEK 990 per night
A high-standard hotel with excellent cuisine. Within walking
distance of The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre. Shuttle-bus to the Convention Centre.
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3. Hotel Liseberg Heden
Single room SEK 930 per night
Double room SEK 1560 per night
A one story popular hotel in the city centre and the cultural
centre of Göteborg. Adjusted to protect the environment. Close to
the conference venue (approx. 300 meters) and the city centre.
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4. Hotel Lorensberg
Single room SEK 920 per night
Double room SEK 1190 per night
A small, friendly hotel situated in the city centre, approx. 300
metres to The Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre.
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5. Hotel Poseidon
Single room SEK 650 per night
Double room SEK 875 per night
A small family hotel in a totally renovated house from
the year 1880, in the very centre of Göteborg. Approximately 15
minutes walking distance to The Swedish Exhibition and Congress
Centre.
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6. Hotel Flora & Café
Single room SEK 820 per night
Double room SEK 1010 per night
Small and friendly hotel, located in the city centre close to the
canal. About 20 minutes walking distance to The Swedish Exhibition
and Congress Centre.
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7. SGS Apartments (Hostel)
Single room SEK 340 per night
Double room SEK 440 per night
Rooms with private facilities in a student hostel located about
15 minutes walk to the conference venue and the city centre. No
breakfast included. Kitchen for common use available.
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Social Programme
Due to the unexpectedly low number of registered participants in the social programme, we
have been forced to cancel all events except for the Göteborg Botanical Garden. We apologize sincerely
for the inconvenience this might have caused.
All guided tours are given in english. Reservations are made on
the on-line registration.
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Stage Play
We are most proud to announce that all delegates and accompanying
persons are invited to the complimentary stage play "Remembering Miss Meitner"
by Robert Marc Friedman at the City Theater of Göteborg one of the
evenings Tuesday, June 29, or Wednesday, June 30.
Click here to read more about the play.
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Conference Dinner
Welcome to an exciting evening starting with a boat trip to "Eriksbergsvarvet" the former shipyard.
The conference dinner will be held at Eriksbergshallen. There you will be welcomed with
refreshment and entertainment by folk musicians dressed in traditional costumes and folk dancers.
Then you will enjoy a typical Swedish Midsummer dinner. Eriksbergshallen is situated with a magnificent view across Gothenburg and the harbour entrance.
The arrangement is hosted by Team Mannerström from
the restaurant Sjömagasinet.
Sjömagasinet is one of the leading restaurants in Sweden, with a concept that offers the very best of fish and shellfish, in a mixture of modern and classic courses. The wine list is extensive and has more than 800 references, with an emphasis on France.
Since the spring of 1999 Sjömagasinet has maintained one star in the prestigious Guide Rouge (former Guide Michelin), and the restaurateur since 1994 is Mr Leif Mannerström.
Conference dinner incl VAT, SEK 600
Welcome to register on the on-line registration.
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Tourism and attractions
Read about what do to in Göteborg at:
For information about Sweden see:
A number of organized excursions are offered to conference
participants and accompanying persons. See:
Currency
The official currency is Swedish Krona (SEK).
Currency converter
Electricity
The electrical voltage in Sweden is 220 volts. Most hotels
provide 110 volt outlets for electric razors.
Credit Cards
The following cards are generally accepted in hotels, shops and
restaurants: American Express, VISA, Master Card and Eurocard.
Weather
The weather in June is often nice, with a midday temperature of
22-25°C. It can however be warmer or chillier. Bring light
clothes and a woollen sweater as well. You will also need a light
raincoat or umbrella.
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