Please note that all the hotels in Tromsø will ask for a credit card before check-in. This is standa

On arrival in Tromsø there will be limited opportunities for currency exchange. The only place that to exchange foreign currency to NOK in Tromsø is the main post office (Posten). Please note that the post office only accepts Euro and U.S. dollars.
In spite of its location so far north, Tromsø enjoys a moderate oceanic climate. From May 20 to July 22, the city is graced by the Midnight Sun and daylight around the clock. It then gets gradually darker every night but you will still get to experience those bright summer nights in August.
On arrival at Tromsø Airport all participants will be welcomed and guided by our friendly local hosts. The Chess Olympiad will also have an Information stand in the arrival area, which will provide help with practical questions.
Please travel agents online note that all the hotels in Tromsø will ask for a credit card before check-in. This is standard hotel procedure, and will cover expenses that aren’t paid in advance by the organizer or the federation. It will be sufficient if the Head of Delegation or another federation travel agents online official uses one credit card for this purpose.
The Chess Olympiad will provide free shuttle buses from Prostneset to Skarphallen on the ceremony travel agents online dates. Please see complete bus schedule at your hotel, or at the Information office at Radisson Blu Hotel.