FutuResilience validation exercise
The validation exercise of the FutuResilience project will take place at Mid Sweden University’s RCR Simulation Lab on the 1st and 2nd of April 2025 in Östersund, Sweden. The Risk and Crisis Research Centre is organizing and hosting the event.
Registration is at the bottom of the page.
Travel to and from Östersund
Flight
A stopover is necessary first at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Travelling to and from the airport to the town centre of Östersund and to Mid Sweden University Campus is possible via Taxi (ca 10 minutes) and flight bus (ca 20 minutes). The flight bus (flygbuss, line 10) is located to the left when you exit the terminal. It is a bright yellow bus, that you cannot miss. Tickets (100sek) can be bought in the Länstrafiken app or on board the bus. The flight bus schedule to and from the airport matches the arrivals and departures from Stockholm.
It is not certain that taxis are available at the airport, pre-booking is recommended.
By train
You can go by train from the continent to Östersund. The train station is located at the in town and a walk into the city Centre or to Mid Sweden University Campus will take you 10-15 minutes. Buses from the train station to the town centre are also available. Tickets can easily be bought on board.
Car
If you arrive by your own car, there is paid parking available at Mid Sweden University Campus, address Kunskapens väg 8, 831 25 Östersund.
Hotel recommendations
Clarion Hotel® Grand Östersund
Clarion Hotel Grand is located 1 km from campus, it's approximately a 16-minute walk.
Best Western Hotell Gamla Teatern
The Best Western Hotell Gamla Teatern is located 900 meters from the campus, it's approximately a 14-minute walk.
Hotell Östersund is located 1 km from campus, it's approximately a 16-minutes walk.
STF Östersund Ledkrysset vandrarhem
STF Östersund Ledkrysset hostel is located 350 meters from campus, it's approximately a 6 minutes walk.
Mid Sweden University Campus
Campus Östersund, inaugurated in 2002, is situated a few minutes walk from the main shopping street in the centre of Östersund city. The new city district with the university, which formerly was a regiment, has been carefully renovated, built out, and transformed into a welcoming campus. The area harbours a modern library, lecture halls, student restaurants and a café.
The currency in Sweden is SEK and you can pay by card everywhere, including bus tickets. I.e., no need to withdraw any cash.
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