BEHAVIOR GENETICS ASSOCIATION
28th Annual Meeting
Salénhuset
Stockholm, Sweden
June 8-10, 1998
The 28th Annual Meeting will be held at Salén Konferens & Matsalar
(Salén’s Conference and Restaurant Center) in Stockholm. The meeting will
start after lunch on Monday with a plenary session, and then parallel
sessions as usual. Monday evening we will meet at the Stockholm City Hall
at 6:00 p.m. for a tour and a complementary buffet dinner. No activities
are planned for Tuesday evening. The meeting will conclude with the
banquet on Wednesday to be held at the Vasa Museum. (See home pages:
http://www.vasamuseet.se/ and http://www.stockholm.se/).
Salén’s is located in the center of Stockholm, with restaurants,
department stores, banks, post office, theaters, opera, and the concert
hall a short walk away. The main entrance is at Norrlandsgatan 15; an
alternative entrance from a parallel street where one can take a city bus
is Regeringsgatan 48.
The 9th International Congress on Twin Studies will be held in Helsinki
June 4-6. Many of you may want to take this opportunity to visit Helsinki
first and then Stockholm. Stockholm is the Cultural Capital of Europe for
1998. Be sure to make your reservations early (More info on hotels is
provided below.)
HOW TO GET TO STOCKHOLM
American Airlines has direct non-stop flights from Chicago; SAS has direct
flights from Newark. For those attending the Twin Congress in Helsinki
prior to BGA, it is possible to get a circle ticket, USA --> Helsinki -->
Stockholm --> USA for not so much more than a round-trip between US and
Stockholm. Both SAS and Finnair fly between Helsinki and Stockholm.
Viking Line and Silja Line ferries leave Helsinki at 6 pm every day, and
arrive in Stockholm at 8:30 or 9 am the next morning. Because there will
be only a few hours of darkness that time of the year, the ride through
the Finnish and Swedish archipelagos will be spectacular.
Examples of prices:
Viking Line
deck price (no cabin): 169 crowns (we don'’t recommend thisoption)
additional fee for cabin: 444 -1032 crowns, depending on the cabin
tel: +46-8-452 40 00
fax: +46-8 452 40 50
Silja Line
300 crowns and up for a cabin
tel: +46-8-22 21 40
fax: +46-8-667 86 81
ARRIVAL IN STOCKHOLM
Arlanda Airport --> Stockholm (26 miles, 41 kilometers)
By taxi: There are fixed-price taxis to Stockholm with different rates
from different companies, 345 Swedish crowns being the cheapest at this
time. The price is usually displayed on the side of the taxi. Be sure that
you and the driver agree on a price before you get into the taxi.
By airport bus and taxi: Airport buses leave Arlanda for Stockholm City
Terminal (above the Central Station) every 10 minutes from 6:25 am until
11:00 p.m. for a price of 60 Swedish crowns one way. When you get on the
bus, tell the driver that you will want a taxi from City Terminal. The
taxi price will be about 80 crowns to your hotel - cheaper than getting
your own taxi from the City Terminal. Hotels and the conference center are
a short taxi ride from City Terminal. (Be sure the bus is going to
Stockholm City Terminal. There are several similar-looking buses going to
different parts of Stockholm.)
>From Viking ferry: Taxi to the hotels or Saléns cost about 80 crowns. One
can take the Viking Line bus (20 crowns) which runs continuously from
9:15 am from the boat to Slussen. From Slussen one can take a taxi or bus
number 46, 55, or 59 to Norrmalmstorg and walk. Buses within the city cost
14 crowns.
>From Silja Line Ferry: Buses run from the boat to the subway station at
Ropsten continuously. Take subway to the Östermalmstorg station. Walking
distance is 5-10 minutes from there to the conference center.
Stockholm residents are quite helpful! Ask anyone for directions.
Getting around in Stockholm: It is possible to walk to Saléns from the
hotels, and even from the youth hostel. One can buy a strip of 20 coupons
for 95 Swedish crowns which can be used for unlimited travel on city
subway, bus and rail services. Buses within Stockholm cost 14 crowns or 2
coupons from a strip. You can travel for 1 hour, including transfers, on
the 2 coupons. Or one can buy a 1-day Stockholm Tourist Card for 60 crowns
or a 3 day card for 120 crowns giving unlimited travel on city
transportation. There is also a Stockholm card (18 crowns for 1 day, 350
crowns for 2 days and 470 crowns for 3 days) which gives entrance to
museums in addition to transportation.
Bus 43 (which connects with both buses 65 from the youth hostel and 47
from Central Station) passes Salén’s back entrance on Regeringsgatan--get
off at bus stop called Oxtorgsgatan and walk back a few steps. Ask the
driver to tell you where to get off.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR BGA 1998
Because Stockholm is the Cultural Capital of Europe for 1998, it is best
to make your reservations as soon as possible and get a written
confirmation. The hotels listed below are all within a short walk of
Saléns. Rates quoted are for 1997 hotel rates are expected to go up about
3% in 1998. Remember that a buffet breakfast is included in the price of
all hotel rooms, and that most Swedish hotels have no "bell-boy"/porter
service. I have quoted weekday prices ľ rates are lower on weekends.
Those having trouble finding an available room can contact:
Hotellcentralen, Central Station, 11 20 Stockholm
Tel: +46-8-789 24 25, Fax: +46-8-791 86 66
Home Page: http://www.stoinfo.se/england/accommodation/
E-mail: hotels@stoinfo.se
Prices have been converted to USD at the rate of 7.5 crowns/USD. Just now
the dollar is worth 7.8 crowns. If that holds, you will pay less!
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We have tentatively blocked 16 beds in 2-bed rooms on the af Chapman and
their annex until 28 February. Please tell them you are with BGA when you
book.
af Chapman STF Vandrarhem (Youth hostel)
Västra Brobänken
S-111 49 Stockholm
tel: +46 8 679 50 15
fax: +46 8 611 98 75
Breakfast and sheets are not included in the price of 150 crowns (approx.
$18). Breakfast is an extra 45 crowns (approx. $6), paper sheets 30 crowns
(approx. $4), cloth sheets 50 crowns (approx. $7).
af Chapman is moored by the shore of Skeppsholmen, about 15 minutes walk
from Salén’s and with view of Gamla Stan and the Royal Castle just
opposite the water. The fullrigger was built 1888 in England and is one of
the very few remaining vessels of her kind. She has had quite an
interesting history before becaming youth hostel in April 1949. af
Chapman offers berths for 136 guests in rooms for two to ten persons.
Home Page: http://www.sunet.se/stockholm/STF/chapman.html
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We have tentatively blocked 40 rooms in the Kung Carl until December 20.
Please tell them you are with BGA when you book.
Hotell Kung Carl
Birger Jarlsgatan 21
Box 1776
S-111 87 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 463 50 00
Fax: +46 8 463 50 50
This is one of the hotels closest to Salén’s! First class hotel - each
room is tastefully unique with turn-of-the-century decor, and is equipped
with outlet for a modem. There is a courtyard, library, and complete bar.
Single room/one person in double room
1125 crowns (approx. $150)
Double room with 2 persons
1285 crowns (approx. $170)
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We have tentatively blocked 50 single rooms in the City Hotel Slöjdgatan
until December 31, 1997. Please tell them you are with BGA when you book.
City Hotel Slöjdgatan
Slöjdgatan 7
S-111 81 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 723 72 00
Fax: +46 8 723 72 09
One of Stockholm’s largest hotels, about 4 blocks from the conference
center, with a lunch restaurant open weekdays. Non-smoking rooms and
rooms for the disabled available. Sauna. Hair drier, trouser press, radio,
cable TV and telephone in each room.
Single room 1145 crowns (approx. $150)
Home Page: http://www.cityhotels.se/citysite/slojf0.htm
E-mail: info.slojdgatan@cityhotels.se
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We have tentatively blocked 40 single rooms in the Crystal Plaza Hotell
until December 31, 1997. Please tell them you are with BGA when you book.
Crystal Plaza Hotell
Birger Jarlsgatan 35
S-111 45 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 406 88 00
Fax: +46 8 24 15 11
A modest hotel located in one of Stockholm’s oldest hotel buildings (1895)
close to the Central Station. Facade, reception area and a number of rooms
have been renovated. Restaurant and bar.
Single Room
995 crowns (approx. $135)
Double Room
1190 crowns (approx. $160)
Home Page: http://www.orionet.se/Crystalplazahotel/index1.htm
E-mail: central@crystalplazahotel.se
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They say they reserve rooms only 3 months in advance, but it can’t hurt to
try for a room now!
Hotel Örnsköld
Nybrogatan 6
S-114 34 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 667 02 85
Fax: +46 8 667 69 91
A modest hotel situated behind the Royal Theater, very close to the
conference center.
Single Room
875 crowns (approx. $120)
Double Room
975, 1175, and up (approx. $130, 155, +)
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We have tentatively blocked 40 rooms in the Good Morning Syd until
December 31, 1997. Please tell them you are with BGA when you book.
Good Morning Hotels Stockholm-Syd
Västertorpsvägen 131
S-129 44 Hägersten
Tel: +46 8 18 01 40
Fax: +46 8 97 64 27
Poor location, far from Salén’s and just beside the freeway- but cheap! From hotel to Salén’s- 10 minute walk to
subway, 20 minute subway ride, and then 5-10 minute walk to Salén’s.
Single Room and double room
695 crowns (approx. $93)
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Castle Hotel
Riddargatan 14
114 35 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 679 57 00
Fax: +46 8 611 20 22
Another first class hotel in pure Art-déco style. About 3 blocks from
Salén’s. Many famous jazz musicians have stayed here. You might be lucky!
Single room
1075 crowns (approx. $145)
Double room
1300 crowns (approx. $175)
Home Page: http://www.castle-hotel.se/enter.htm
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Hotel Stockholm
Norrmalmstorg 1
S-111 46 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 678 13 20
Fax: +46 8 611 21 03
One of the closest hotels to Salén’s. On the 6th and 7th floors of a
large, centrally located office building. Rooms for non-smokers are
available. First class hotel, with unattractive lobby.
Single Room
1100 crowns (approx. $145)
Double Room
1310 crowns (approx. $175)
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Hotel Esplanade
Strandvägen 7A
S-114 56 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 663 07 40
Fax: +46 8 662 59 92
About 4 blocks from the conference center
Single Room
995 crowns (approx. $130)
Double Room
1500 crowns (approx. $200)
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Strand Hotel (A Radisson SAS hotel)
Nybrokajen 9
Box 16396
Tel: +46 8 678 78 00
Fax: +46 8 611 24 36
About 4 blocks from Salén’s. Old World yellow-brick first class hotel,
built in 1912 and modernized in 1986. Waterside location across from the
Royal Dramatic Theater. No two of its rooms are the same; many are
furnished with antiques and have rustic touches such as flower painting on
woodwork and furniture. Restaurant, sauna, kiosk.
Single Room
1740-2240 crowns (approx. $232-300)
Double Room
2240-2440 crowns (approx. $300-325)
Home page: http://www.sunet.se/IETF33/hotels/strand.txt
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Berns’ Hotel (A Radisson SAS Hotel)
Näckströmsgatan 8
S-111 47 Stockholm
Tel: +46 8 614 07 00
Fax: +46 8 611 51 75
"A favorite among travellers who appreciate the special blend of personal
attention, hospitality and enjoys the experience of an extraordinary
hotel." Outlets for PC and fax.
Single Room
1690 crowns (approx. $225)
Double Room
2240 crowns (approx. $300)
Home Page: http://www.sunet.se/IETF33/hotels/Berns.html
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>From Fodor’s Sweden:
Set at the point where the waters of Mälaren (Lake Mälar) rush into the
Baltic, Stockholm is one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals. Nearly 1.6
million people now live in the greater Stockholm area, yet it remains a
quiet, almost pastoral city.
Built on 14 small islands among open bays and narrow channels, Stockholm
is a handsome, civilized city, filled with parks, squares, and airy
boulevards, yet it is also a bustling, modern metropolis. Glass-and steel
skyscrapers abound, but you are never more than five minutes’ walk from
twisting medieval streets and waterside walks.
The first written mention of Stockholm dates from 1252, when a powerful
regent named Birger Jarl build a fortified castle and city here. King
Gustav Vasa took it over in 1523, and King Gustavus Adolfus made it the
heart of an empire a century later.
During the Thirty Years’ War (1618-48), Sweden gained importance as a
Baltic trading state, and Stockholm grew commensurately. But by the
beginning of the 18th century, Swedish influence had bkholm’s development
had slowed. It did not revive until the industrial Revolution, when the
hub of the city moved north from the Old Town area.
Nowadays most Stockholmers live in high-rise suburbs dotted in pine
forests and by lakesides around the capital, linked to it by a highly
efficient infrastructure of roads, railways, and one of the safest subway
systems in the world. Air pollution is minimal and the city streets are
relatively clean and safe.