Ontopia: The Topic Maps Company

Visitor information

Transportation to Bouvet offices

Following the acquisition of Ontopia by Bouvet, the Ontopians are now located in Bouvet's offices. This is also where Ontopia courses are held. For a rough map, see Google Maps. There is also a more detailed map (in PDF) in Norwegian; you want to go to the blue "B" on the right-hand map.

From town centre to Bouvet offices

By Tram

Trams #11, #12, and #13 from town centre, running up Vogts gate. Exit at stop name: Thorshov. Walk south, back the way the tram came, for two short blocks to Torshovgata, then go right (west).

Trip planner. Also available in English and German; see the flags at the bottom of the page. See also the tram/metro map of Oslo

From the airport to town centre

When you arrive at Oslo Airport Gardemoen there is a train shuttle service to downtown Oslo called "Flytoget" (schedule). Trains usually run every 10 min, later in the evening only every 20 min. The last departure is 00.36.

Taxis from the airport are very expensive.

Hotel recommendations in Oslo central

Radisson SAS Hotels

www.radissonsas.com (enter Oslo - choose Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel)

Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel - Price per double room/night from NOK 1845
Includes breakfast, internet access, swimming pool

Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel - Price per double room/night from NOK 1695
The cancellation policies at the Radisson SAS is that cancellation will be charged with EUR 20 up to 4 days prior to arrival, Cancellation made within 3 days of arrival will be charged 1 night plus tax.

Thon Hotels (formerly Rainbow Hotels)

www.thonhotels.com
Room prices start at NOK 595
Includes breakfast.
Thon Hotels in Oslo centre include:

  • Rainbow Astoria
  • Rainbow Spectrum (good for tram to Bouvet offices)
  • Rainbow Munch
  • Rainbow Gyldenløve

Bookings are subject to a 25 USD fee for any CANCELLATION/CHANGE. If cancellation occurs within 4PM, a charge of one night's room rate, tax recovery charges and service fees will be assessed. No refunds will be made for no-shows or early checkouts.

Some websites which provide cost-effective hotels are listed below. Downtown hotels will be the most convenient.

www.oslo.gtahotels.com
www.book-a-hotel-in-oslo.com/en/index.html