VENUE
The Grand Hotel
The main conference location is the ‘Oslo Grand Hotel’, nestled in the heart of Oslo, the Grand Hotel offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury.
Situated across from the Parliament and midway between the central rail station and the Royal Palace, the Grand Hotel is an institution in Oslo dating back to the 1870s. From being a meeting place for intellectuals and aspiring artists like Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen, to hosting each year’s winner(s) of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Grand Hotel combines history and elegance with modern comforts and amenities.
Munch Museum
A landmark in downtown Oslo, the highly distinctive new Munch Museum host the world’s largest collection of art by Edvard Munch and is located by the waterfront in Bjørvika. It is more than just an art museum and hosts concerts, performances, film screenings, and art talks, making it a vibrant cultural hub. The café and restaurant on the top floor have beautiful views over the city. The Welcome Reception is the first time attendees come together, new friends are made, and people reconnect with international colleagues.
Gamle Logen
Location to the Annual Gala Dinner, Gamle Logen is a historic, one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Oslo. It was originally built in 1836 as a Masonic lodge for the Norwegian Order of Freemasons – after an initiative from Count Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg. Today, Gamle Logen is the prefect destination to hosts artistic performances, concerts, conferences, banquets and private parties.
Getting to the venue
Oslo’s main airport is Oslo Airport Gardermoen. For the quickest and most economical way to reach Oslo city center, we highly recommend taking the train. You can choose between the Airport Express train and the regular Vy train. The nearest station to the Grand Hotel is Nationaltheateret station.
Taking a taxi is more expensive and takes significantly longer than the train, approximately 45 minutes.
You can find information on how to get from the airport here.
HOTELS
GDN Annual Meeting Attendees are expected to arrange their own accomodations. Below you can find a couple of our recommendations close to the GDN AM venue.
Scandic Victoria Oslo
Use this code when booking this hotel for 29-31 October to get a discount: BDIR111125
Central hotel in Oslo, only a short walk from the venue, Karl Johans gate, Stortinget parliament and Spikersuppa ice skating rink. Vibrant Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen are only a 5 minute walk from the hotel, with many trendy bars and restaurants right on the waterfront of Oslo.
Grand Hotel Oslo
Use this code when booking this hotel for 29-31 October to get a discount: BDIR281025
As the venue for the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Grand Hotel will offer you the shortest commute to the event. The iconic, sophisticated and elegant Grand Hotel Oslo since 1874 has been host to international guests, celebrities and Nobel Peace Prize winners. Grand Hotel Oslo offers contrasts and possibilities. It has 283 rooms, including 54 modern suites. Experience the exciting restaurants, lobby bar, a relaxing spa, a workout in the fitness room or enjoy refreshments at the rooftop bar.
Karl Johan Hotel
Karl Johan Hotel is a historic and distinguished hotel located centrally on Karl Johans gate. With its cozy, classic style, the hotel is one of Oslo’s best. Karl Johan Hotel offers high standards and comfort with an informal atmosphere. The fantastic view, exciting interior design where old meets new, and proximity to shopping and cultural life make the hotel a gem for those looking to explore.
Thon Hotel Cecil
Thon Hotel Cecil is centrally located, directly adjacent to the Stortinget parliament building, Karl Johans high street, the Aker Brygge waterfront district and Oslo’s town hall. This atrium hotel in the heart of downtown Oslo is just steps away from restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment options. The spacious hotel which face the atrium or Rosenkrantzgaten/ Stortingsgata have plenty of space to work and are well suited to business travellers.
Scandic Hotel Grensen
This charming boutique hotel is right in the centre of Oslo. With vibrant city life right outside our door, you can enjoy everything this capital city has to offer as soon as you step outside. Everything Oslo has to offer is within easy reach of Scandic Grensen, including culture and history, and not forgetting of course the best shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
