Location
Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Karlskrona, Sweden
Conference venue address: Campus Gräsvik, 371 79 Karlskrona
EISIC 2018 is hosted by Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Karlskrona, Sweden. BTH is a small institute of technology with a clear focus on applied ICT, strategic sustainability, and innovation. It has a strong research and education environment in software engineering and emerging environments in innovative product development and data science.
Karlskrona, founded 1680 during the reign of Charles XI, hosts Sweden's only remaining naval base and the headquarters of the Swedish Coast Guard. It is the capital of Blekinge county. The city is positioned at the south east corner of Sweden with excellent connections across the Baltic Sea.
All major events of EISIC'18 will be organized at BTH, which can be located using the following Google Maps link:
Getting there by plane
The closest major international airports to fly to are Copenhagen/Kastrup (CPH) and Stockholm/Arlanda (ARN):
For international visitors, we recommend the route via Copenhagen/Kastrup (CPH) which is the shortest in terms of travel time.
Copenhagen - Karlskrona
There are no flights between Copenhagen Airport and Karlskrona. A direct train between Copenhagen Airport and Karlskrona leaves every hour during daytime (at hh:02). Please note that there are limited departures on weekends. The first train leaves at 06:02 in the morning (there is an indirect train at 04:22 with change in Malmö C) and the last train leaves Copenhagen Airport at 21:02 local time. See schedule and book tickets beforehand on SJs webpage.
Step 1: Book ticket for Copenhagen, Denmark from your country of travel. Please check well in advance if you need a visa for Sweden.
Step 2: In the arrival hall (at Copenhagen Airport), vending machines for the train tickets are located below the big clock just outside the arrival hall. Alternatively, you can buy train tickets at the service desk close by if you prefer personal service. The trip to Karlskrona takes about 3 hours without any train changes.
Step 3: After purchasing the ticket, proceed to the escalator or elevators that take you down to Track 1 for trains towards Karlskrona.
Step 4: Arriving in Karlskrona, the train station (Karlskrona Central) is just north of the town center. There is walking distance to the hotels but if you prefer, call a taxi. Taxis also wait outside the train station.
To think of:
- Buy train tickets before boarding the train. It is not possible to purchase tickets on the train. The conductor will fine you for travelling without ticket.
- Consider business/1st class during rush hours, as the train can get very full.
- There is no restaurant on the train so bring preferable supplies.
- Target the rear part of the train, the train might split along the way in Kristianstad. Information about splits will be displayed inside the train carriage. Please ask the conductor in case of doubts.
Karlskrona - Copenhagen
The train between Karlskrona - Copenhagen leaves every hour during daytime (at hh:47). Please note that there are limited departures on weekends. The first train in the morning leaves at 4:47, the last train leaves Karlskrona train station at 21:47. See schedule and book tickets in advance on SJs webpage.
Step 1: Purchase train tickets on SJs webpage or inside Karlskrona Train station where there is a vending machine for tickets. The train will take you directly to Copenhagen Airport.
To think of:
- Buy train tickets before boarding the train. It is not possible to purchase tickets on the train. The conductor will fine you for travelling without ticket.
- Consider business/1st class during rush hours, as the train can get very full.
- There is no restaurant on the train so bring preferable supplies.
Stockholm/Arlanda - Ronneby - Karlskrona
Stockholm has two airports: Arlanda and Bromma. Arlanda is the largest airport in Sweden and Bromma is small, but everything is close at hand. SAS offers a number of flights per working day between Stockholm/Arlanda and Ronneby. Please note that there are limited flights on weekends.
Step 1: Book ticket for Stockholm, Arlanda from your country of travel. Please check well in advance if you need a visa for Sweden.
Step 2: Book ticket for Stockholm - Ronneby. You can buy tickets on SAS from Stockholm to Ronneby airport.
Step 3: On arrival at Arlanda airport, terminal 2 and 5 is for international flights. Follow the signs for transfer to terminal 3 or 4 for domestic flights. There is walking distance between the terminals. You might have to enter the passport and security control to get to terminal 3 and 4.
Step 4: Shuttle to Karlskrona connects to arrival in Ronneby. Purchase the ticket on the bus. Cost 90 SEK. You can pay by cash or credit card. You can also order a Taxi.
Step 5: The shuttle will take you to Karlskrona city, walking distance to all hotels.
Karlskrona - Ronneby - Stockholm/Arlanda
Shuttle from Karlskrona to Ronneby is scheduled to depart from Scandic Hotel 90 minutes before the take-off times of flights to Arlanda. Schedule is available here. Purchase the ticket on the bus. Cost 90 SEK. You can pay by cash or credit card. You can also order a Taxi.
Getting there by road
Via Denmark
You can reach Karlskrona via the Storebelts-Bridge and the Öresunds-Bridge.
Via Germany
There are also daily ferry connections from Germany (e.g. to Trelleborg, approx: 250 km from Karlskrona).
Via Poland
Daily ferry connections from Poland to Karlskrona are operated by Stena Line (Karlskrona - Gdynia). Bus no. 6 in the ferry terminal connects to arrivals and transfer to Karlskrona city.
By Bus
Long distance buses are available from Stockholm and Malmö.