Venue
The workshop will take place at Dr. Holms Hotel in Geilo, Norway, a mountain town in Hol municipality. The hotel is at Timrehaugvegen 2, in the middle of Geilo and within walking distance of both the town centre and the railway station.
Dr. Holms has hosted guests in Geilo since 1909. Talks, discussion groups, and project work will take place in its conference rooms, with accommodation, restaurants, and a spa in the same building. The hotel is ski-in/ski-out. Rental is available in-house, and ski trails and alpine slopes start directly outside.
Public transport information
Geilo is on the Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen and can be reached directly by train from either city. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours from Oslo and 3 hours from Bergen. Tickets and current timetables are available from Vy; booking early is recommended for winter travel.
- From Oslo Airport (OSL): travel to Oslo Central Station and connect to a Bergen Line train for Geilo. A direct airport shuttle to Geilo also operates during the winter season; check the official Geilo travel information for the 2027 schedule and advance-booking requirements.
- From Bergen Airport (BGO): travel to Bergen station, then take a Bergen Line train directly to Geilo.
- Planning journeys: use Entur for combined Norwegian public-transport routes and Vy for train tickets.
- Getting around Geilo: the railway station is the local transport hub and is a short walk from Dr. Holms Hotel. Local buses, taxis, and free ski buses serve the town and ski areas; see transport in Geilo for current information.
Detailed arrival guidance and any workshop-arranged transport will be added once the 2027 timetables are confirmed.
About Geilo
Geilo is a mountain town and national-park village situated roughly halfway between Oslo and Bergen. Surrounded by Hallingskarvet and Hardangervidda, it is known for cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, and easy access to Norway’s high-mountain landscapes. More local information is available from the official Geilo visitor guide.