Bergen2002

Location and Date
Bergen is located at the West Coast of Norway; the gateway to the fjords. Bergen is an international town full of history and tradition; a big town with small town charm and atmosphere. Fjord Norway and Bergen offer you the combination of nature, culture and interesting city life.

Conference Venue
The conference venue is the conference center Grieghallen, Edvard Griegsplass 1. The registration desk/hospitality desk is also located here.

Grieghallen is centrally located in Bergen - within walking distance to the hotels recommended. Enjoy the picturesque area of Bryggen, the famous Fish Market or the charming main square Torgalmenningen on your way to the Conference!

www.grieghallen.no

Host
The International Hygiene Association and the Norwegian Occupational Hygiene Association

Congress Hotels
All the hotels listed on the registration form are within the city center, and a maximum of 15 minutes' walk to Grieghallen.

Congress Organiser
Kongress & Kultur AS Phone: (47) 55 55 36 55
P.O.Box 947 Sentrum Fax: (47) 55 55 36 56
N-5808 Bergen
E-mail: mail@kongress.no
Internet: www.kongress.no

Language
The official conference language is English. No translation service will be provided.

Travel & travel requirements
How to get there?
Bergen airport has daily international services and frequent connections with other national airports. The airport (15 km from the city) is connected to the city center by frequent bus services. By rail Bergen is connected to the east of the country by the splendid Bergen - Oslo railway, which runs an express service across the mountainous roof of Norway. Communications by road, rail, sea and air between Bergen and the Continent , as well as with the rest of Norway, are excellent.

Visas
A valid passport is required for entry into Norway. No visa is required for travellers with passports from European Community, the United States, Canada or Australia. At least six weeks prior to departure visitors from other countries should contact their local Norwegian Embassy or Consulate.

Climate
June is in the beginning of the summer season in Norway. The average day temperature is 15 degrees centigrade. June is in the beginning of the summer season in Norway. The average temperature is 15 degrees centigrade.