Venue

Conference Site

CHANGE OF VENUE!!!

The conference will be held at the Chalmers Johanneberg Campus site, Computer Science and Engineering, EDIT building, 5th floor. Access is available via Hörsalsvägen 11 or Rännvägen 6B (see map).

Address

 Chalmers University of Technology Reception : 5th floor, room 5205
 Computer Science and Engineering Phone : +46 (0)31 722 16 92 
 412 96 Göteborg Fax : +46 (0)31 772 36 63
 http://www.chalmers.se/en/  

 

Chalmers campus is within walking distance from the city centre (about 20-30 minutes). An extensive municipal network of trams, buses, and ferries make local transport convenient also for visitors. The "Chalmers" tram stop (served by trams 6, 7, 8, 10 and 13, and buses 16, 58 and 753) at Chalmersplatsen is right in front of the Main Entrance and you can walk from the tram stop to the CSE department building – the EDIT house.

More information: Chalmers Campus map

 

Public Transport within Gothenburg

Västtrafik is responsible for buses, trams (tram="spårvagn"), ferries and trains in Gothenburg. Tickets can be bought from newsagents such as Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven or anywhere displaying the Västtrafik sign. A single ticket for journeys within Gothenburg (valid for changes within 90 minutes) costs 25 SEK. Discounted five-journey tickets are available for 83 SEK. Single tickets can also be bought using coins or credit cards from vending machines onboard trams.

 

 

Göteborg to Visit

Gothenburg / Göteborg is a nice Summer City and this year a lot of things are happening, exhibitions, cultural events. Gothenburg is easy to walk around and offers several places of interest.

The old canals of the centre are built by the Dutch in 1600´s which you can visit with the Paddan boatride. Other tips are Liseberg Amusement Park, the biggest in Scandinavia, the Goteborg archipelago accessible by common transport. It is served by several ferry lines, provides ample opportunities for maritime relaxation. The ocean also inspires the cuisine at the top local restaurants. the cosy old part of the city “Haga” with its many cafes and boutiques, as well as the Museum of Art situated at the top of the big Avenue, the main street of Gothenburg centre.

As a whole Göteborg offers museums and amusements within convenient walking distance from the city centre, as well as wilderness only a tram ride away. The region also includes two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the bronze-age petroglyphs at Tanumshede, and the 1923 VLF radio transmitter in Grimeton.

More information: Göteborg, Tanumshede, Weather forecast, Västtrafik

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Photo: Goran Assner

 

Avenyn...

Gothenburg's most fashionable
streeet is called "Avenyn".

Avenyn is the place to stroll, shop,
eat and have fun.

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Photo: Goran Assner

 

 

Gothenburg Opera House

The Opera House is centrally
located at Lilla Bommen.

The world´s then most modern
opera house opened in 1994.

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Photo: Kjell Holmer

 

 

 

The Poseidon statue

The Poseidon statue
by Carl Milles.

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Photo: Goran Assner

Haga

Haga is Gothenburg's oldest suburb
and is situated in the central of
Gothenburg, within a short distance
from the Central Station and the
"Avenyn".
Haga is known for its well preserved
old buildings, shopping, antique
shops,  seasonal markets and
coffee-shops.

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Photo: Kjell Holmer

 

"Feskekörka" ("Fish Church")

Gothenburg's biggest indoor fish
market for fresh fish,seafood and
other delicacies. It was designed
by thearchitect  Viktor von Gegerfeldt
and was completed in 1874.
Feskekörka is a popular tourist
attraction and there are even some
restaurants in the fish hall.

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Photo: Goran Assner

 

 

Harbour of Gothenburg

The Harbour of Gothenburg is the

largest Nordic port.

Last modified: January 26, 2012
Responsible for this page: Eva Axelsson

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