Travel Info
The 35th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD 2027) will take place in Karlstad, Sweden, from August 23–25, 2027, hosted by Karlstad Business School at Karlstad University.
Karlstad is located in central Sweden, between Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo, Norway. The city is well connected by rail and road, making it accessible from several major international airports.
To help you plan your visit, we have provided information about travelling to Karlstad and reaching the conference venue at Karlstad University.
For information about the city and its attractions, please visit our About Karlstad page.
Getting to Karlstad
By air
Karlstad has a regional airport with daily flights to Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup).
You could also fly to one of the following major international airports:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Sweden
Stockholm Arlanda is Sweden’s largest international airport and offers connections to numerous European and intercontinental destinations. From Arlanda, you can travel to Karlstad by:
- Direct airport coach: Vy Bus4You operates services between Arlanda Airport and Karlstad. This is often a convenient option as no transfers are required.
- Train: Travel from Arlanda to Stockholm Central Station and continue by train to Karlstad. The train journey from Stockholm Central to Karlstad typically takes approximately 2.5–3 hours.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), Norway
Oslo Airport is another convenient international gateway to Karlstad, particularly for visitors arriving from European destinations.
From Oslo Airport, travel to Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) by airport train or regular train. From Oslo S, continue to Karlstad by train or long-distance bus. The onward journey typically takes approximately 3 hours, depending on the service.
Please note that travelling from Norway to Sweden involves crossing an international border, although both countries are part of the Schengen Area.
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), Sweden
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport provides another alternative, with connections to many European cities.
From the airport, take an airport coach to central Gothenburg and continue by train or bus to Karlstad. The journey from Gothenburg to Karlstad generally takes approximately 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on the connection.
Getting around Karlstad
Karlstad is a relatively compact city with a convenient public transportation network. Most central hotels, restaurants, and attractions are within walking distance of one another.
Public transportation
Local buses are operated by Värmlandstrafik, which provides regular connections between the city centre, residential areas, and Karlstad University.
Bus line 1 provides a frequent connection between the city centre and the university. The S-line also serves the university.
Tickets and journey planning are available through the Värmlandstrafik website and mobile application.
Visa and Entry Requirements
Sweden is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area.
Visitors from EU/EEA countries can generally enter Sweden using a valid passport or national identity card. Visitors from other countries may require a Schengen visa, depending on their nationality.
Participants travelling through Norway should also check the entry and transit requirements applicable to their journey.
We recommend checking visa requirements well in advance of the conference.
For official information, please visit:
Conference participants who require an invitation letter for their visa application should contact the ISD 2027 organisers.