Traveling within Turku

From Turku airport to city centre

 

Local bus number 1  (From Airport select “Lentoasema-Rydöntie-Kauppatori” and from the Harbour select “Satama-Kauppatori” the first column is Monday-Friday, second Saturday and third Sunday) leaves from the airport approximately every 20-30 minutes. It stops in the city centre, on the Market Place, in front of the Sokos Hotel Hamburger Börs. Bus tickets can be bought from the driver, single ticket 2 € (3 € after 23 pm), valid for 2 hours.

 

From city centre to conference venue

The local bus number 6 (select “Kauppatori-Vaala” the first column is Monday-Friday, second Saturday and third Sunday) takes you directly from the Market Place to the conference site. The bus stop is in front of the FOREX, beside Sokos Hotel Hamburger Börs.

 

Taxi

(tel. +358 2 10041)

Taxis are generally easy to get, there are several taxi stands in the city centre, one on the Market Place. For a 5 km trip you may expect the fare to be around 10 euros, 10 km 15 euros (e.g. distance: Airport – City centre 9 km). After 8 p.m. a small additional charge.

 

Accommodation

 

Congress Office has reserved rooms for the conference participants in three hotels in Turku. Please mark your hotel reservation on the registration form (see below for more instructions). Your reservation will be confirmed together with your participation. Note that the reservations will be made on “first come, first served” basis.

 

The hotel fees include breakfast, service and VAT. Please inform the Congress Office of any changes in you accommodation.

 

Please find below a short presentation of each hotel. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the Congress Office.

 

Note: All hotel fees are payable directly to the hotels on departure.

 

Hotel Hamburger Börs

 

A popular, stylish and modern hotel in the hearth of Turku, by the Market Place. Wide variety of restaurants, swimming pool and three saunas. Comfortable rooms are equipped with TV, minibar, hairdryer and ironing board.

Single room EUR 117/night

Double room EUR 68,50/night/person

 

Centro Hotel

 

Centrally located, few minutes walk from the Market Place, peaceful hotel in an inner courtyard. Simple, modern and comfortable rooms with wood floors,

shower, hair dryer and cable television.

Single room EUR 61/night

Double room EUR 36/night/person

 

Hotel Turun Karina

 

Turun Karina is a pleasant, economical hotel in the east side of the city centre. Comfortable, non-smoking rooms with TV and fridge. Street level Café serves breakfast and snacks. Other facilities include sauna, swimming pool and parking.

Single room EUR 55/night

Double room EUR 32,50/night/person

 

Please see the congress map for exact locations.

 

General Information

E-mail

Kai Kimppa

congress@utu.fi

 

Badges

Please wear your name badge all the time during the congress.

 

Bank

The nearest banks are in the Hämeenkatu street. Banking hours on weekdays are

mainly 9.30 - 16.30.

 

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside public buildings.

 

Registration

Please read the text below and then CLICK HERE to fill in the electronic registration form.

Please indicate the events you will attend also in the social programme. Note that registration for the events will be confirmed upon payment on a “first come, first served” basis. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter from the Congress Office by the end of May 2005.

 

Conference fees

 

Early (by May 15th):

 

Normal: 350 €

Student: 150 €

 

Late (after May 15th):

 

Normal: 400 €

Student: 200 €

 

Registration fees

 

Welcome reception EUR 0

Conference dinner (participant) EUR 30

Conference dinner (accompanying person) EUR 48

 

Registration fees include

Materials, scientific program, lunches and coffees, Welcome reception.

NB: If you have difficulties registering on-line, you may also print the registration form and fax it to the Congress Office fax +358 2 333 5008

Methods of payment

 

  1. Bank transfer to the Congress Office/LICT, University of Turku, Nordea Bank, Account No. 166030-115256. Make sure your name appears on the bank transfer. For economics departments: IBAN account number: FI07 1660 3000 1152 56. Swift: NDEAFIHH. Address: Nordea Bank Plc, Aleksanterinkatu 36, Helsinki, 00020 NORDEA.

 

  1. Credit card payments with one of the following cards: Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard.).

 

All payments must be made in euros (EUR). Please make sure that your name and word "LICT" are clearly stated on all payments. We recommend you to present a receipt of your payment when arriving to the conference in case of any unclarities.

 

Cancellation of registration

 

Cancellation must be made in writing (letter, fax or email) to the Congress Office before May 31, 2005. No fees will be refunded after this date. A processing fee of 50 EUR will be deducted from all refunds.

 

Registration on-site

 

The Congress Office will be ready to assist you at the conference site during the scientific programme. For on-site payments cash, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard are accepted.

 

 

 

Further information:

 

Congress Office

University of Turku

Lemminkaisenkatu 14-18 B

FIN-20520 Turku, Finland

Tel. int. +358 2 333 6469

Fax int. +358 2 333 5008

Email: congress@utu.fi