11th Nordic Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
11th Nordic Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry - June 9-13, 2024 Loen, NORWAY
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Travel routes to Loen

Air route via Sandane Airport:
There are daily Widerøe flights between Oslo/Bergen and Sandane Airport by Dash 8 (50 seats). Sandane Airport is located about 55 km from Loen, approximately 60 minutes by coach. The Hotel Alexandra will arrange your coach service between the airport and the hotel according to your booking arrangements. The price of the hotel shuttle is dependent on number of passengers, please consult the price list. See below for pick-up prices.

Air route via Ørsta-Volda Hovden Airport:
There are daily Widerøe flights between Oslo/Bergen and Hovden Airport by Dash 8 (50 seats). Hovden Airport is located about 85 km from Loen, approximately 70 minutes by coach. The Hotel Alexandra will arrange your coach service between the airport and the hotel according to your booking arrangements. The price of the hotel shuttle is dependent on number of passengers, please consult the price list.

Air route via Ålesund Airport:
If you prefer to travel by a larger-sized plane (Boeing 737), you must use the Ålesund Airport, Vigra, 140 km from Loen. Travel time by coach from Vigra to Loen is about 3 hours along a route with magnificent scenery. The Hotel Alexandra will arrange your coach service between Vigra Airport and the hotel according to your booking requirements. Scandinavian Airlines SAS and Norwegian operate at Ålesund Airport from Oslo. The price of the hotel shuttle is dependent on number of passengers, please consult the price list.
From Amsterdam you may also travel with KLM directly to Ålesund Airport.

By bus:
Vy-bus departures from Oslo Airport daily 11:20 with arrival in Stryn 18:40. You may also use the night bus leaving Oslo Airport 23:05 with arrival Stryn 05:50 next morning. Take a bus or a taxi from Stryn to Hotel Alexandra or contact the Organiser for a pick up.

By road:
If your prefer to drive from Oslo Airport, the journey from Oslo to Loen (444 km) will probably take you 6-7 hours. If delegates share a car, travel costs can be reduced considerably.


Alexandra Hotel Pick-up prices

All prices, one-way, per person, NOK

Sandane Airport, Anda and Hovden Airport, Ørsta/Volda:

Ålesund Airport, Vigra


Climate and Clothing

On the west coast of Norway the climate in June is pleasant with an average temperature maximum temperature of 20°C. Light clothing with a sweater and raincoat for an occasional and rainy evening are recommended. For the excursions, you are advised to bring warm clothing and suitable walking shoes.

Today and next eight days weather forecast.

Hotel Alexandra has an excellent indoor and outdoor swimming pool, so don't forget to bring your swimming suit.

Hotel Alexandra




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