Welcome to Comenius Autumn Meeting 2026!
We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Inland Norway.
As our name suggests, we are located inland. While we cannot offer ocean views or dramatic fjords from the conference venue, we can offer beautiful lakes, forests, mountains, excellent colleagues, and—if history is any guide—a great deal of engaging conversation about teacher education.
Over the coming days, we hope you will find inspiration, strengthen existing partnerships, develop new ones, and enjoy the unique combination of professional exchange and friendship that has always characterised the Comenius network.
Thank you for joining us in Hamar and for being part of this community. We are delighted to welcome you to Hamar, to the University of Inland Norway, and to Comenius Autumn Meeting 2026. We hope you leave with new ideas, new partnerships, and perhaps even a new appreciation for Norway beyond the fjords.
Programme
Monday, September 21
Arrival for those who wish to participate in school and kindergarten visits on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 22
08:15 For the school visits to Rollsløkka Primary School and Børstad Lower Secondary School, please meet at Campus Hamar at 08:15.
10:15 For the kindergarten visit to Flekkenga Kindergarten, please meet at Campus Hamar at 10:15.
15:00 Welcome Reception at Domkirkeodden in the afternoon. Guided tour with singing guides and finger food
Wednesday, September 23
Comenius meeting at Campus Hamar
08:15 Welcome to Hamar, room B007
08:45 Presentation of INN and LUP, room B007
09:15 Comenius meeting, room B007
10:30 Future Classroom Lab, FCL
11:30 Lunch, Cafeteria
12:30 Comenius meeting, B007
14:00 Joint Comenius Orientation with INN Staff
16:00 Free Time
Thursday, September 24
Comenius meeting at Campus Lillehammer (Train from Hamar railwaystation 07.52)
09:15 Comenius Meeting, Auditorium E
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Meeting with the Institute of Education
14:30 Concluding Meetings in Lillehammer
15:00 Short sightseeing in Lillehammer and train back to Hamar
19:30 Dinner at Basarene Hamar
Friday, September 25 (optional program)
Discover a different side of Norway!
Inland County is the only region in Norway without a coastline, but it is home to the country’s largest lake, Lake Mjøsa, as well as rolling farmland, forests, and vibrant rural communities.
Join us for a relaxing excursion to two beautiful local farms, where you will learn more about the region and enjoy lunch in a unique countryside setting.
We will travel by bus from Hamar in the morning and return by 15:00.
09:15 Bus from Campus Hamar
10:00 Visit to Prøysenhuset
11:30 Departure from Prøysenhuset
12:00 Lunch at Hoel Farm
14:00 Departure from Hoel Farm
14:45 Arrival at Hamar station
Registration fee
Standard registration: 1650 NOK
Welcome reception at Mogens Resturant at Domkirkeodden, including a guided tour (September 21)
Guided tour in Hamar (September 22)
Dinner at Basarene restaurant, Hamar (September 23)
Extended Registration Fee: 1650 + 1200 NOK
Welcome reception at Mogens Resturant at Domkirkeodden, including a guided tour (September 21)
Guided tour in Hamar September 22)
Dinner at Basarene restaurant, Hamar (September 23)
Friday excursion with lunch *
Hotels in Hamar
We have arranged a special rate for you at Home Hotel Astoria.
Accommodation in a single room per night – NOK 1,420
Accommodation in a double room per night – NOK 1,620
Included in the rate at Home Astoria you will get breakfast, afternoon fika and dinner served every day.
Reservations must be sent to home.astoria@strawberry.no or by calling +47 62 70 70 00 (press option 3). Please state the code “Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences.”
Campus Hamar is located in the city center, and it is approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The train station is also just 5 minutes from the hotel. The easiest way to get to Hamar is by train from Oslo Airport (OSL). The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.
Other hotels that are also very centrally located are:
Contact
Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Documentation
Participants who require signatures on Erasmus+ Staff Mobility documents, including the Mobility Agreement, are kindly requested to contact:
Sevika Stensby
Internationalisation Advisor
Faculty of Education, University of Inland Norway
Email: sevika.stensby@inn.no
To ensure timely processing, please send your documents well in advance of your arrival.
Please also ensure that you bring your institution's Certificate of Stay so that it may be signed before you leave Norway.
What to see and do in Hamar
Hamar offers a range of activities and experiences, combining historic and modern architecture with green spaces, cafés, restaurants and views of Lake Mjøsa.
Along Strandgata and around Strandgateparken, you’ll find several cafés and restaurants. The newly developed Mjøsfronten, including the promenade and Skibladnerbrygga, offers views across Lake Mjøsa and the chance to hear Hamar’s carillon. Nearby Koigen is a popular recreational area by the lake and home to the city’s much-talked-about diving tower.
For a Nordic experience, FLOAT is a floating sauna close to the city centre, with the option of a dip in Mjøsa (booking in advance).
Matkvartalet brings several different eateries together under one roof. For those interested in shopping, CC Stadion, one of the region’s largest shopping centres, is within walking distance of the city centre.
Practical information
Public transport
Train tickets can be purchased through the Vy app, while the Entur app can be used to purchase tickets for local busses both in Hamar and Lillehammer.
For Taxi service in Hamar, please call +47 62 55 55 00 or use the app Taxi 03650.
