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City and travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bod\u00f8:<\/strong> The 14th annual conference of the Transnational Working Group for the Study of Gender and Sport will take place in Bod\u00f8, Norway. Home to the Northern Lights in winter and the Midnight Sun in summer, Bod\u00f8 is a vibrant city north of the Arctic Circle. Recently named the European Capital of Culture for 2024, this city of 50,000 boasts a rich tapestry of history, art, music and culture \u2013 from stone age carvings and Viking graves to music festivals and state-of-the-art theatre halls. Beyond the appeal of its urban center, Bod\u00f8 is especially famous for its outdoor offerings and adventure sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting there:<\/strong> The fastest and easiest route to Bod\u00f8 is by plane. There are several flight options between Bod\u00f8 Airport (BOO) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), which is connected to most major international hubs. The flight time between Oslo and Bod\u00f8 is approximately 80 minutes. The airport in Bod\u00f8 is only two kilometers from the city center; buses and taxis can shuttle between these locations within 5 minutes, or you may walk (approx. 20-25 minutes). In addition to flying, there are other popular choices for travel to Bod\u00f8, among them the \u201cmost beautiful night train journey\u201d and the popular Hurtigruten ship. For these additional options, see the Visit Bod\u00f8 travel page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel documents:<\/strong> If you are traveling from abroad, you should ensure that you have all the documents needed for entry into the country. Foreign nationals must have a valid passport when visiting Norway. Depending on the issue country of your passport, you may need a travel visa, though several countries have exemption agreements<\/a>. Please visit the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website<\/a> for further information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The conference will be held at Nord University Bod\u00f8 located 10 kilometers east of the city center. The address is Universitetsall\u00e9en 11, 8026 Bod\u00f8. There are good bus connections between the University and Bod\u00f8 city during the day. For instance, Bus line 1 and 2 takes you between these locations in about 15-25 minutes. Please visit Reis Norland<\/a> to check bus connections and departure times. We recommend downloading the Billet Norland app to your mobile phone. This is the cheapest and easiest way to buy a ticket. The price for a single ticket is 42 NOK. You can find more information about the purchase and price of bus tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scandic: <\/strong>There is a special conference rate available to all event participants at Scandic Havet and Scandic Bod\u00f8. Please visit this website<\/a> to book at discounted rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n