Hotels & Travel

How to get there, where to stay.

Free shuttle buses connect Bergen city centre and the airport to Sotra Arena. Below you'll find everything you need to plan your journey.

Bergen to Sotra Arena

Free shuttle services to the venue.

Shuttle bus from Bergen Airport

OTD TechDays offers a free shuttle bus from Bergen Airport Flesland direct to Sotra Arena. Look for the OTD information desk at the arrivals hall. Journey time ~25 minutes.

Shuttle times will be published in August. Service runs on both exhibition days.

Shuttle bus from Bergen city centre

Free shuttle buses run from Bergen city centre to Sotra Arena, with stops at the main hotels. Journey time 15–20 minutes.

Shuttle times will be published in August. Service runs on both exhibition days.

Alternative: Skyss public bus to Straume terminal runs approximately every 10 minutes (paid).

Park & shuttle from Kystbygarasjen

We recommend using our shuttle services rather than driving. If you do drive, park in Kystbygarasjen — a free shuttle runs continuously between the garage and Sotra Arena (~3 minutes).

Parking is not available at Sotra Arena during the event.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Bergen.

Stay in Bergen city centre for easy access to the shuttle bus. Book early — Bergen hotels fill up fast in October.

Hotel Norge by Scandic

Bergen centre · 4 stars

Bergen's most prominent hotel — central, recently refurbished, with a full SPA and pool. Walking distance to the city centre shuttle stop.

Book at scandichotels.com →

Clarion Hotel Admiral

Bergen harbour · 4 stars

Right on the waterfront, walking distance to Bryggen. Great views, good restaurant.

Book at strawberryhotels.com →

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Bryggen · 4 stars

Historic UNESCO-adjacent location. Comfortable rooms, well-regarded bar.

Book at radissonhotels.com →
Taxi · Official partner

Prefer a direct ride?

Bergen Taxi is the official taxi partner of OTD TechDays 2026. Book directly to Sotra Arena from anywhere in Bergen.

Getting to Bergen

Three ways to arrive.

Air

Bergen Airport (BGO) is the main entry point, with direct flights from most major European cities. From the airport, take our free shuttle bus directly to Sotra Arena (~25 minutes).

Train

The Bergen Line from Oslo is one of the world's most scenic train journeys. From Bergen Railway Station, take a taxi directly to Sotra Arena or walk (~10 min) to Bergen city centre to catch our free shuttle bus.

Car

From the south via E39, from the east via E16. From Bergen city centre it's ~20 minutes to Sotra Arena via the Sotra Bridge.

14–15 October 2026 · Sotra Arena, Bergen

Two days. The whole supply base. One hall.