GENERAL INFORMATION - In alphabetical order




 

Administrative Secretariat

Move &Walk Sverige AB
Lillhagsparken 11
422 50 Hisings Backa
Tel:031-55 84 20
Fax:+46 31 558440
E-mail:

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Badges

Your name badge will be provided at the registration desk at The Museum of World Culture, before the Opening dinner. All participants are requested to wear the name badge throughout the congress. Only badge holders will be admitted to the lectures.

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Banking and Exchange facilities

Opening hours for banks are Monday-Friday 09.30-15.00. All banks are closed during weekends and on public holidays. There are also a number of exchange offices in Gothenburg for instance at Landvetter airport and at the Central station you will find Forex. For more information: http://www.forex.se/

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Business hours & Shopping

Shops are open between 10.00 and 19.00 on weekdays and 10.00 to 17.00 on Saturdays and 12.00-16.00 on Sundays. In the heart of the city you will find shoppingcenters, try out Nordstan, Swedens leading shopping mall, Kompassen or Arkaden.

Foto: Göran Assner, Göteborg & Co.
Foto: Kjell Holmner, Göteborg & Co


If you would like to go for a walk, or a short trip with the tram- Järntorget, Linnéstaden, Haga, Vasastaden and the Avenue are good places for shopping.

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Climate and Clothing

Average day temperature in Gothenburg at the end of August is around 22°C. Even though it is mainly sunny you are recommended to bring a sweater for chilly evenings and an umbrella or raincoat for possible rainy days. For updated information on climate and weather visit the website www.smhi.se.

Foto: Göran Assner, Göteborg & Co.
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Credit Cards

Commonly accepted cards in hotels, shops and at the registration desk are American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating what cards they accept.

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Currency

The Swedish currency is Swedish Kronor (SEK). For updated information, visit website www.forex.se.

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Electricity

The supply voltage in Sweden has 230 volts/50 Hz.

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Insurance

The organizers will not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred by participants and/or accompanying persons and will not accept any liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress. Participants are strongly advised to secure their own health and travel insurance before leaving for Sweden.

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Language

The official language of the congress is English.

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Meals

Meals included in the registration fee are: official opening dinner on Sunday at the Museum of World Culture, morning and afternoon coffee and lunch Monday and Tuesday, morning coffee Wednesday. Free activities on Monday evening. Farewell celebration on Tuesday has an additional fee – more information to come.

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Sweden

For more information about Gothenburg and Sweden visit the following websites:
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Time Zone

Sweden is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

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Tourist Information

Gothenburg’s Tourist Offices:

Visit Kungsportplatsen 2 or Nordstadstorget
Telephone: +46 (0)31-61 25 00
E-mail:

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Visa Requirements

Participants needing a visa for entry to Sweden are strongly advised to make their application in their home country and well in advance. If in doubt, information can be obtained from your nearest Swedish Embassy or Consulate or from your travel agency.

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