University of Gothenburg
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Göteborg
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Practical Information

Gothenburg is a small and well-structured city. Here you find useful links and information.

Host City - Gothenburg

A friendly city on the west coast of Sweden, home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and picturesque archipelago islands. This year we are celebrating Gothenburg's 400th anniversary – come and join the festivities

Venue

The lectures will take place at the Wallenberg Centre, located at Medicinareberget, above the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg. The hands-on sessions will take place in the Centre for Cellular Imaging, Core Facilities, at Medicinareberget.

Travel Information

Gothenburg Landvetter Airport

Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is conveniently located close to the centre. For more travel information visit www.goteborg.com

Airport bus

Airport bus (Flygbussarna) from Landvetter Airport to the Nils Ericsson terminal. Buses leave from right outside the terminal building and the final stop is the main bus station Nils Ericsson terminal in central Gothenburg. The bus runs every 15-20 minutes, and it is only 20 minutes ride to the city centre: https://www.flygbussarna.se/en.

Airport Taxi

Costs approximately SEK 550 to/from Landvetter Airport. Ask for a fixed price.

The driver should have a taxi ID card clearly displayed in the vehicle. Service is included in the taximeter price. Avoid unlicensed taxis.
We recommend:
Taxi Göteborg: +46 (0)31 650 00,
VIP Taxi: +46(0)31 27 16 11
Taxi Kurir: +46 (0)31 27 27 27

Transportation to the Venue

Conference Centre Wallenberg and the Centre for Cellular Imaging are located at Medicinareberget, at the Sahlgrenska Academy campus. The closest tram/bus stop is called Medicinaregatan.

Wallenberg Centre: Medicinaregatan 20 A.

Centre for Cellular Imaging: Medicinaregatan 5 A

For any questions regarding public transport, please visit www.vasttrafik.se