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Odarslövsvägen, 85225 92 Lund, Sweden
Travel to Lund
Sweden uses the Swedish krona, not the Euro. Nearly all places accept card payment, but some do not accept cash. In Sweden it is not necessary to have cash. Denmark uses the Danish krona.
The closest international airport to Lund is Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) in Denmark. It takes about 35 minutes from the airport to Lund Central Station by train. Train tickets can be purchased from the Swedish Skånetrafiken ticket machines or the Danish DSB ticket machines or DSB ticket office in the arrivals hall at Copenhagen Airport. Simplest is to install the Skånetrafiken app on your phone and use that for the train and bus expenses.
Note: There is passport control when travelling between Sweden and Denmark on the train or by car using the Öresund bridge. Make sure to always bring a valid passport when travelling between Denmark and Sweden.
The closest local airport is Malmö Airport in Sturup. From Sturup, there are coaches (Flygbussarna) to Malmö, from where you can get a train to Lund.
With the conference in central Lund, most places are easily accessible by walking. Alternatively, a range of bikes and electric scooters can be hired from companies like Bolt or Tier.
Lund also has an excellent bus network. Buses do not take cash payments and the Skånetrafiken app is the simplest option. Alternatively, payments can be made by swiping your contactless credit/debit card.
For more travel information, please visit the ESS website.
Accomodation in Lund
Participants are kindly asked to arrange their own accommodation.
The table below highlights a number of the main hotels in Lund.
The zone gives an indication of the distance from the conference venue which is in zone 1, as is Lund C train station. The quality is the hotel star rating and does not indicate personal experience or recommendation. The terrain in Lund is mostly flat and the hotels not in Zone 1 are also accessible from the local bus network.
Accommodation
Hotel | Zone | Quality
Grand Hotel | 1 | 4 star
Hotel Concordia | 1 | 4 star
Hotel Lundia | 1 | 4 star
Hotell Nordic Lund | 1 | 3 star
Forenom | 1 | 3 star
Hotel Bishops Arms | 1 | 3 star
Radisson Blu Hotel Lund | 2 | 4 star
Scandic Star| 2 | 4 star
Clarion Collection Hotel Planetstaden | 2 | 4 star
Hotel Djingis Khan | 2 | 4 star
Elite Hotel Ideon | 2 | 4 star
Hotel Finn | 2 | 3 star
On Visit Lund, there is a visitor guide where you can find all the hotels and more.
Visiting the area
Lund is a historical city, noted for its cobbled streets and green open spaces.
The central skyline is dominated by the 55m tall Romanesque cathedral. This has been present in Lund since building started in 1085 and the oldest part was inaugurated in 1123. Of particular interest is the astronomical clock, dating from 1425 and telling not only the time, but the zodiac signs and the phases of the moon as well as chiming three times a day with a scene of the three wise men presenting their gifts to the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus.
There are several museums including Kulturen, Skissernas and The Lund University Historical Museum all within easy walking distance of the conference. Further afield you’ll find the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmö.
Although you may not know Sweden for its wonderful coast line, there are beaches not to be missed. In fact, closest to Lund are the beaches in Lomma and Bjärred, and Ribersborg, the city beach in Malmö. However there are plenty of options for finding white sandy beaches and sea swimming within reach of Lund that are well worth seeking out.
And, of course, Lund is just 40 minutes on the train from Copenhagen Central Station, where you can visit Tivoli Gardens and lots more.
Further tourist information is available at: