Travel Information

15th Biennial IHRN Meeting
Oslo, Norway
​September 9-11, 2025

​Accommodations

The recommended hotel for participants is Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus, as it is within walking distance of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA), where the conference is being held. 

Contact Håkon Sandbakken (hakon.sandbakken@dnva.no) to secure a reservation.


Hotel details:

Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus*

Address: Gabels gate 16, 0272 Oslo

Phone: +47 23 27 65 00
Fax: +47 23 27 65 60

Email: cc.gabelshus@strawberry.no


Pricing:

DNVA has secured a special price of 1940 NOK/night (≈182 USD). Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodations, unless otherwise discussed.

Please note: 

  • Participants must make reservations no later than August 12, 2025. After this date, the number of available rooms will be very limited. Guests will pay upon checkout.

  • Since the DNVA has secured a special room rate for this meeting, you can only reserve a room via the link above between September 7 and September 13. If you would like to extend your stay past September 13, you will need to contact the hotel to adjust your reservation.

Travel to Oslo, Norway
From Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus

  • By train: From the airport, it is recommended that participants use the train that goes in the city center direction

    • to Nationaltheatret (27 minutes), choose the exit marked “Henrik Ibsens Gate” and walk to the Hotel from there (13 minute walk). See map here.

      • While walking you may enjoy

        • The Norwegian Nobel Institute building at your immediate right hand - HQ of the Nobel Peace Prize

        • The National Library - at your left hand side

        • The Hydro Park, a park located outside of Norway’s largest companies. The park exhibits art honoring the illegal press during WW2. The park will be at your right hand side.

    • to Oslo Central Station (23 minutes) and take a taxi from there to the Hotel (13 minutes).

  • By Taxi: Directly to the hotel (40 minutes). Please note that we strongly recommend booking a taxi before departure at the taxi booking kiosk located outside the terminal at ground level in the same area where taxis pick up passengers. We caution against getting into a taxi without a pre-booking or making arrangements directly with a taxi driver outside or inside the terminal.

​Public Transportation:

Ruter is the name of the public transportation system. City buses, regional buses, trams, subway/metro, local trains and ferries (not the Bygdøy ferry) are all included in Ruter's ticket system. Tickets can be purchased from any of Ruter's sales points (cash, credit) or through their app "Ruter billett" or "Ruter". Tickets cost NOK 20 more when purchased on board and must be paid by cash. To travel by subway/metro or tram, you must always pre-purchase a ticket. We recommend downloading ‘Ruter’, a ticket app for easy purchase of tickets. Travel cards can be purchased at service centers and at most kiosks like Narvesen.

Meals

  • September 9, 2025: Lunch and dinner will be provided by DNVA

  • September 10, 2025: Lunch and dinner will be provided by DNVA

  • September 11, 2025: Lunch will be provided by DNVA

*Please note, for those staying at Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast with hot and cold dishes; afternoon "fika" (a Scandinavian tradition involving coffee or tea with a sweet snack, often waffles or cake); and dinner in the evening.