Welcome as participant to the Sensuous Knowledge conference!

Transport between airport and hotel

Busses
Busses reserved for SK conference participants will be set up at Bergen airport Flesland on the first day of the conference (Wednesday 23 September) at 11.30. Look for a bus with SK markings.

Taxis are also available from outside the airport at all times. If you can’t find a taxi, please call (+47) 07000. The required travel time to the hotel by taxi should be approx. 40 minutes, the cost approx.  NOK 400 – 500.

At the end of the conference, on the Friday, a bus reserved for SK participants will depart after lunch at 14.15 from the hotel to the airport . Price per person: NOK 100.

Upon arrival at Solstrand
When you arrive at Solstrand, please look for the SK desk and our assistant Kari. She will register you and provide a SK name tag. Check in to the rooms is not possible until after 15.00 HRS. There is a room nearby the reception for coats and luggage. Lunch starts at 12 in the main dining hall.

Boat trip to airport
Also, a more scenic route is available by taking the shuttle boat from Os to the Flesland pier (Flesland kai). The boat staff will arrange for mini-bus transport from the pier to Bergen Airport. The boat trip takes approx. 40 min. We will register using a transport list at the conference, please state wether you are interested in taking the bus or boat.

Conference Timeline
The conference starts with lunch on the Wednesday and ends with lunch on the Friday. Dinner is late in the evening so there is time for relaxing, short walks and use of the Hotel facilities.

Plenary sessions

Group discussions

The cases are presented by some of the group members – experienced researchers as well as newcomers to the field. The delegates are attached to small discussion groups with whom they work intensively over a three-day period, thereby enhancing the discussions to progress during the presentations.

Participants will receive detailed program on arrival including name list and feedback forms.

Venue
The conference takes place at the lovely Solstrand Hotel at Os, just south of Bergen. It is located right by the fjord with a magnificent view over classic Norwegian western coast scenery. It has a swimming pool and spa facilities. There are also nice paths for a countryside walk. Solstrand has a renowned kitchen and are famous for their nice atmosphere and high quality rooms.

Internet access in all areas. PC and printer available for guests in the lobby area.

Read more about Solstrand Hotel, Os, Norway

Directions
South of Bergen, approximately 35 minutes by car. KHiB will arrange for some buses aimed at SK participants (see below). If using public bus transportation, expect 40 minutes from Bergen to Os, and then get a local cab from the main square.

Expect 40 minutes of travel between the Airport and Solstrand Hotel.

Dinner dress code
Since the conference is a gathering of both academics and artists, this is reflected in the way participants dress for dinner. You’ll find the formal dinner jacket and shirt, but also smart casual wear. It’s sort of  informal but nice.

Climate
The Norwegian climate can be unpredictable. Os is located on the west coast and the weather in September can vary from sunshine and a nice 14 – 18 degrees Celsius to rain, hard winds and 5 – 10 degree Celsius. For outdoor activities, bring a raincoat and medium sweater. Good footwear is also recommended.

Update 21 September: the weather forecast is not particulary good, with rain showers and 8 – 10 degrees celcius. This could change on the thursday with chances for some glimpses of the sun, but the weather is unstable.

Sunrise over Bjørnefjorden, a typical view from the Solstrand rooms. Photo: Peter Klasson