Military Bridge Assessment, 26th Meeting of the Team of Experts

INFORMATION

1. REGISTRATION

   Please use the following link to register:
   Registration Form – 26th Meeting of the Team of Experts for Military Bridge Assessment, May 18–21, 2026, Oslo, Norway

   Registration deadline, 30 April

2. VENUE

   The working sessions during your stay will be held at the Norwegian Defence University College at Akershus Fortress. Tuesday it will be at Linderud. Transportation from NDUC will be provided.

   Addresses:
   Akershus Fortress, Building 14, 0015 Oslo
   Linderud, Utfartsveien 2A, 0597 Oslo

3. SECURITY

   Personal registration is mandatory when visiting the Norwegian Defence University College. All visitors must check in at the reception in building 10 and receive a visitor card, which must be worn visibly at all times while on the premises.
   We will assist you upon arrival at the reception.
   Remember to bring valid ID. (EU citizens: passport and national ID card. Non-EU citizens: passport) 

4. ACCOMMODATION

   All participants are requested to book their hotel rooms individually.

   Recommended hotels:

   Radisson RED Oslo City Centre – Verified Net Zero
   500 m walking distance from the venue. This is the nearest hotel to the venue and is also the location for the icebreaker and dinner.

   Comfort Hotel™ Børsparken | Strawberry
   950 m walking distance from the venue

   Citybox Hotels, Oslo
   1 km walking distance from the venue

5. TRANSPORTATION

   Arrival in and departure from Oslo city centre must be arranged by the participants themselves.

   The fastest and easiest way to travel from Oslo Airport Gardermoen is the Flytoget Airport Express. www.flytoget.no Price: NOK 268
   
   We do not recommend using taxis from the airport due to the high cost (approximately NOK 1,100 – 1,300).

6. CONFERENCE FEE

   The conference fee is EUR 350 (NOK 4 080, as of date 21.04.26)
   Payment must be made by card only The Norwegian Military Academy at Linderud on May 19.
   Cash and American Express are not accepted.

   Spouse fee is set to be 120 EUR (NOK 1,400) which includes ice breaker, dinner and entrance at the Munch museum.

7. ICEBREAKER & DINNER

   An icebreaker event will be held on May 18 in the bar area at the Radisson RED Oslo City Center Hotel. Light snacks and one unit will be provided.
   Dinner will be held at the same hotel and will include a two‑course meal and two beverage units.

8. CULTURAL VISIT

   On May 20, there will be an opportunity to visit the Munch Museum in Bjørvika.

   

   The museum is located within a 15–20-minute pleasant walk from the Radisson RED Hotel. During your stroll you will also pass the award-winning  library Deichman Bjørvika and Oslo’s famous Norwegian Opera House.

   We recommend using this walking route

   If you prefer using public transportation, use this travel route
   Tickets for transportation: 46 NOK. We recommend downloading the Ruter app to buy tickets.

9. SPOUSE PROGRAMME

   There will be no separate spouse program.

10. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

    Currency: NOK
    Norway is not a member of the EU, and payment in euros is not accepted. Most transactions are card-based, and the use of cash is limited

    CLIMATE
    The weather in Norway can be unpredictable. You may check the forecast here: Yr - Oslo - Long term forecast

    DIALING CODE
    Country code for Norway: +47

    MEDICAL CARE
    Medical emergency number: 113
    Oslo Municipal Emergency Ward (Oslo kommunale legevakt) 23 48 72 00

11. CONSTITUTION DAY, 17 MAY

    Norway's Constitution, declaring the country to be an independent nation, was signed at Eidsvoll on 17 May, 1814.

    

    If possible, we highly recommend arriving one to two days earlier, and experience Oslo on this festive day with parades, traditional bunads, and a joyful atmosphere throughout the city.

12. CONTACT

    If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please do not hesitate to contact:

    Katalin Vertes
    Email: kvertes@mil.no
    Phone: +47 407 22 026

    Lt. Oliver Samuel Korsgården
    Email: okorsgarden@mil.no
    Phone: +47 951 11 044

    Thomas Böhm
    Email: Thomas2Boehm@Bundeswehr.org
    Phone:+49 261 400 14633