Practical information
This page contains information concerning travel and accommodation. If you have any questions, please contact the local organising committee.
Location
ESFLC 2027 will be held at Østfold University of Applied Sciences, campus Fredrikstad, Norway, from 16 to 18 June 2027.
Travel
Plane
The nearest airport is Oslo Gardemoen (OSL), approximately 1.5 hours north of Fredrikstad by train. Torp Sandefjord (TRF) and Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) are possible alternatives, each approximately 3-4 hours from Fredrikstad by train/bus.
Train/bus
Fredrikstad is on the main train line connecting Oslo with mainland Europe. Trains and buses are available from major hubs such as Gothenburg and Copenhagen.
Ferry
There are overnight ferries to Oslo (1.5 hours from Fredrikstad) from Kiel, Copenhagen, and Fredrikshavn.
Accommodation
Østfold University of Applied Sciences has agreements with Scandic City Fredrikstad and Quality Hotel Fredrikstad.
Scandic City Fredrikstad has reserved 50 rooms for ESFLC 2027. Contact cityfredrikstad@scandichotels.com or ring +47 69 38 56 00 before 1 May 2027 for special rates: single standard NOK 1145, single superior NOK 1245, double room + NOK 200. Please refer to Østfold University or Høgskolen i Østfold.
Quality Hotel Fredrikstad (Strawberry) offers a 10% discount to ESFLC'ers. Order from www.strawberry.no and use code HIOF0627.
Fredrikstad has otherwise a wide selection of accommodation options.
Note that a festival will be taking place in the city 18-19 June 2027. The availability of rooms may be limited during that time.