By Bus to Gimlemoen, Kristiansand
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The University of Agder Welcomes You! Welcome to Kristiansand, the administrative, business and cultural capital of South Norway! Kristiansand is the county capital of Vest-Agder, which together with the neighbouring counties constitute the Sørlandet region. The sheltered coastline with scenic fishing villages and vast uninhabited areas is one of the region's most valuable assets and provides unforgettable experiences. A short inland drive by car brings visitors to the scenic Setesdal valley with some of the oldest preserved rural wooden settlements in Norway. The northern part of the valley offers excellent winter sports facilities. Here are some information that you might find interesting. Enjoy the 2016 European Integration Summer School (EISS) and have a great time at the University of Agder and in Norway! …to and from Kjevik airport: Take the bus “Flybussen” to Spicheren Fitness Centre (situated at Gimlemoen campus). This is approx. 25 minutes from the airport. The following airlines have flights to Kristiansand: SAS with flights to/from Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, and Copenhagen (NO) KLM with flights to/from Amsterdam (NL) Norwegian with flights to/from Oslo (NO) Wizzair with flights to/from Gdansk (PL) Taxi - a trip to and from the airport to Gimlemoen takes about 15-20 minutes and costs 350 NOK (40 EUR) depending on the time of the day (app. 415 NOK – 45 EUR after 8pm). …to and from Kristiansand train station: Gimlemoen Campus The bus station is located beside the train station in town centre. Here you’ll find several buses who can take you to Gimlemoen. The Gimlemoen campus in Kristiansand has bus stops for local and long distance buses (to and from east of Kristiansand centre). Schedules can be found at http://www.akt.no/english. The closest stop is Spicheren Fitness Centre. …to Kristiansand by ferry You can come by ferry to Kristiansand from Denmark, see http://www.colorline.com/ or https://www.fjordline.com/en/ …to Gimlemoen Campus by car From the West, follow the E 39 until it becomes the E 18 in the Baneheia tunnel towards Kristiansand centre. Drive across the Oddernes Bridge (stay in the centre lane) into the Oddernes Tunnel (stay in the right lane). Turn right onto the first exit after the tunnel. Take the first exit to the right, at the roundabout - toward the Presteheia Tunnel. Follow the signs to UiA. Take the second exit on the next roundabout and the second exit on the roundabout after the bridge. Follow the road (called Gimlemoen) straight ahead. The main entrance is straight ahead - Henrik Wergelands Hus. From the East, follow the E 18 to the toll station at Bjørndalssletta. Turn right immediately after the tollbooth, then take the second exit on the roundabout toward the Presteheia Tunnel. Follow the signs to UiA. Take the second exit on the next roundabout and the second exit on the roundabout after the bridge. Follow the road (called Gimlemoen) straight ahead. The main entrance is straight ahead - Henrik Wergelands Hus. From the North, from Setesdalsveien, take the third exit (toward Oslo) from the roundabout just after the tollbooth at Kristiansand cemetery. Follow the lane through the Baneheia Tunnel to Kristiansand centre. Drive across the Oddernes Bridge (stay in the centre lane) into the Oddernes Tunnel (stay in right lane). Turn right onto the first exit after the tunnel. Take the first exit, to the right, on the roundabout - toward the Presteheia Tunnel. Follow the signs to UiA. Take the second exit on the next roundabout and the second exit on the roundabout after the bridge. Follow the road (called Gimlemoen) straight ahead. The main entrance is straight ahead - Henrik Wergelands Hus. Accommodations – Practical Information Getting keys to your accommodations SIA’s opening hours are from 8 – 16 on weekdays. If you do not arrive within the opening hours, please let SiA now so we can figure out a solution for you. Paying for your accommodations When you get your key, you can pay with your card in the SIA reception or alternatively get an invoice. Accommodations contract You can sign your contract by uploading/scanning it to your account at www.boligtorget.no/sia within the deadline. Gimlemoen 25 A-J A Henrik Wergelands Hus: Central administration B Auditoriums, work rooms C Vilhelm Krags Hall D Jacob Aalls Hus: Kafé Kampus (U-floor.), Library (1. og 2. floor.), Student Service (1. etg.), Eksamination Office (1. floor), International Office (3. floor), IT-help (3. floor) E-F Camilla Colletts Hus, Kristian Schjelderups Hus, and Andreas Feragens Hus: Faculty of Humanities and Education G Kirsten Flagstads Hus: Faculty of Fine Arts H Eilert Sundts Hus: Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences I Ketil Moes Hus: Faculty of Health and Sports J Niels Henrik Abels hus: Faculty of Technology and Mathematical Sciences 1 Spicheren Fitness Centre 10 Kommandantboligen: Offices 17 Department of Teacher Education 19 Sørlandet kunnskapspark 20 Stiften: Student organization in Agder (STA) 22 Alibiet: Student organization in Agder (STA) 24 Student organization in Agder (STA) 32 Student Association of Agder (SiA) 46 Sigrid Undsets Hus: Teaching, computer lab, workroom, Chaplain, Psychiatric Nurse 47 Workrooms 48 Jørgen Løvlands Hus: Lecture rooms 50 Teaching rooms 51 General Oscar Wergelands hus: Quiet rooms, workrooms Kaserneveien 4 Hokus Pokus kindergarden 8-36 Gimle studentby: Student accomodation Seminar Room: Building H (Eilert Sundt’s House) Room HU-062 on the ground floor Library Opening Hours: June 3 - 12: 08:00 - 15:30 June 13 – August 5: 9.00 – 15.00 August 8 - 12: 8.00 – 15.30 Closed on Saturday and Sunday IT-Help If you need assistance or have a question please contact the support centre (IT-hjelp): By phone at: 3814 1700 By e-mail: [email protected] You can visit the support centre The service centre is open: Same as library (see above) Operations Office (the janitors) Service hotline 1800 is manned during opening hours. The hotline is meant for students and employees who need technical assistance related to daily operation, such as unlocking doors, changing light bulbs, assistance with AV equipment in the auditoriums, repair of damaged office equipment, paper removal, etc. Medical Doctor If you need immediate help, call 38 07 69 00 (A&E), or ambulance: 113 Pharmacy The nearest pharmacy is in the city centre and Lund area (ICA supermarket, close to the Kongsgård Alle dormitory) Bicycle Rentals: Nordbys G Cykle og Maskinforretning AS, Henrik Wergelands gate 9, 4612 Kristiansand. Tlf: 38 02 24 83. Web: http://www.gnordby.no/ Costs: Pr day NOK approx. 150,- Pr week NOK approx. 450,- Kristiansand Sykkelsenter A/S, Grim Torv 3, 4616 Kristiansand. Tlf: 38 02 68 35 Costs: Pr day NOK approx. 200,- Pr week NOK approx. 490,- Student Welfare Organisation (SiA) SiA is the welfare and cultural organisation for students in the southernmost part of Norway, known as Sørlandet. We are here to contribute to a safe and comfortable atmosphere so that students can have the best possible foundation for success. SiA runs day care centres, housing services and bookshops. We operate cafeterias and pubs such as Kafe Kampus, Østsia, Luftslottet and the gym Spicheren, and we support festivals and 50 student organizations. SIA'S Accommodation Office Welcomes You Rent of student accommodation is one of SiA’s main activities. We have 1000 attractive places to live near the campuses and the centres of Kristiansand, Grimstad and Arendal. Gunhild Stubseid’s Office – Room HU-012 (YELLOW ARROW) H= Building letter. Every building is named after famous Norwegians. This building is named after Eilert Sundt (a pioneer within the social sciences in Norway). U=Underetasje -> Ground floor. 012= Room number. All buildings are organized after: K= Kjeller -> Basement U= Underetasje -> Ground floor 1= First floor Etc. An aside: This is not how Norwegians normally refer to the floors. Normally we call ground floor ‘1. Floor’, but UiA has adopted the English way of referring to floors and levels. On every floor there is a map, which you can use if you have trouble finding the room you are looking for. Kiosk at Campus Opening hours 10.30 – 14:30 Albatross Canteen at Sørlandet Kunnskapspark (5 minutes from UiA) Opening hours Lunch time: 11:00 – 13:00 Book Store at Campus (Sørbok) Opening hours 8 – 15 Grocery Shop Joker at Spicheren Fitness Centre – opening hours Monday – Thursday 9 – 22 Friday 9 – 20 Saturday 9 – 19 Sunday 11 – 20 (this is one of the most expensive shops, the cheapest is Rema 1000) Spicheren Fitness Centre Spicheren is a part of SIA and known as Southern Norway's largest fitness centre. It is also one of the most progressive places to work out in the country. More information you can find here: http://www.sia.no/trening Opening hours: With more Monday & Wednesday 7 am – 9 pm than 5000 Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 9 pm members, Friday 7 am – 8 pm Spicheren Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 6 pm offers a diverse and positive place to work out. The gym is open to the public, and about half of the members pay full fees. It is therefore possible to offer students one of the best gyms in the country at student prices. Step by to see what Spicheren has to offer during the summer. SIA City accommodation Bus stop Spicheren SIA accommodation Jegersberg Things to Do When Not Working Hard Grovane Old-time Railroad From Kristiansand a road runs North by way of Vennesla to Grovane, from which a train drawn by an old steam engine from1894 operates on Sundays along a 5km/3mi stretch of the old Setesdal railroad. Kristiansand - Fort Christiansholm On the Southeast side of the peninsula is the East Harbor (Østre Havn), with the 17th century Fort Christiansholm (art exhibitions in summer).