The city of Bergamo is situated 28 miles (46 km) northeast of Milan

There are 3 airports that you can use to get to Bergamo. The best option is to arrive at the Bergamo Orio al Serio – International Airport (BGY) which is right outside of Bergamo. There are two airports around Milan that you can also use: the Milano-Linate Airport (LIN), and the Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). It is better to fly into Milano-Linate airport because it is closer to Bergamo and transportation is more direct.
If you come into the Bergamo airport, you will just take a short bus or taxi trip to the center of Bergamo. If you arrive at the Milano-Linate or the Milano Malpensa Airport, you will need to take a train from Milan to Bergamo.

Arriving at Bergamo Orio al Serio – International Airport (BGY)

www.sacbo.it/Airpor/portalProcess.jspThis airport is situated 3 miles (5km) from the Center of town. Brussels airlines (Connects in Brussels) and Alitalia (via Rome) offer flights to this airport as well as some other low-cost carriers. If you decide to arrive at this airport, you will most likely have an extra connection.
From this airport, you can take a bus (approx. € 2 pounds) or a short taxi (approx. € 15-20 Euros) to Bergamo city center.

Arriving at Milano Linate Airport (LIN)

www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/linateThis airport is about 25 miles (40 km) from Bergamo. There are several airlines that use Milano Linate such as KLM (via Amsterdam), Brittish Airways (via London), and Alitalia (via Rome). Once you arrive at Milano Linate airport, you can take a bus or taxi to Milano Stazione Centrale (Milano Central Station). This takes approximately 20 minutes. Then you can take a train to Bergamo Railway Station (SEE BELOW FOR TRAIN INFO).

Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/malpensaThis airport is situated outside of Milano, about 47 miles (75km) from Bergamo. This airport is the most international of the three airports. Many of the major airlines use this airport such as Continental (via Newark), American Airlines (via JFK), United (via Frankfurt), Delta (Via Atlanta, JFK), and more. When you arrive at Malpensa airport, you will need to take a bus to Milano Stazione Centrale (Milano Central Station) and then the train to Bergamo Railway Station (SEE BELOW FOR TRAIN INFO).

Take Bus to Milano Central Station:

You will most likely arrive in Terminal 1 which is where most of the international flights arrive. You will need to take a bus called the Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman (from Terminal 1 or 2) to Milano Stazione Centrale (Milano Central Station). Be sure that it goes to Centrale, NOT Cadorna Station. Buses leave the airport to Centrale every 20 minutes from 6am to midnight every day. The trip takes approximately 50 minutes and the cost is approximately € 5 EurosNote: You can also get to Central Station using the train, however, we do not advise that you do this because it takes about the same amount of time and you will need to take the train to Cadorna Station and then the metro to Milano Stazione Centrale.

By TRAIN:

From Milano Stazione Centrale (Milano Central Station)
You will need to take a train from Milano Stazione Centrale to Bergamo Railway Station. The trains run every hour from 7:20am to 11:40pm (except for a gap from 8:43am to 11:20am). For more detailed information, see the timetable of the Italian Railway Company at www.trenitalia.it (information is available in English). The cost is approximately € 5 Euros (€ 6 Euros in 1st class)

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Boulder Institute has reserved some rooms for Forum participants at the Central Hostel. It is new, clean, has a great location in the center of town near tourist sites, and is low cost (30 Euros).

If you are interested in reserving one of these rooms, contact Rodrigo as soon as possible at info@bouldermft.org

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Comune di Bergamo

• http://www.comune.bergamo.it/servizi/notizie/2_notizie_homepage.aspx?lang=2

  
  

• http://eng.turismo.bergamo.it/edtfll/edtfll_ctg.asp?cc=10

  
  

• http://www.apt.bergamo.it/L_inglese/home_inglese.html

  
  

   

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19th September - Friday

9.30: Our guide will meet up with everyone at Hotel Cappello D'Oro. A tour of the Old City will be provided, which we will reach by bus and then by the Funicolare (cableway).
10.00: The tour of the Old City will commence. Included will be a visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colleoni Chapel, the Duomo, all squares and medieval streets of the Old City and, if the group desires, the climbing of the Bell Tower.
12.00: End of the tour.
12.00 - 12.30: Free time and then the group will go back with the guide to the University of Bergamo - Via Dei Caniana (Forum place) for the lunch.
15.00: Meeting with the guide for a shopping excursion to Bergamo City Center.
INDIVIDUAL COST € 40,00

20th September - Saturday

10.00: Our guide will meet up with everyone at Hotel Cappello D'Oro. Transfer by bus to Sirmione (Garda Lake) or to Milano to visit the City Center (Duomo - The Dome and Scala Square) and shopping in the famous streets for Italian fashion.

INDIVIDUAL COST € 70,00 (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED)

The conference fee is € 400,00. This covers the conference and materials, opening cocktail reception / dinner, 2 lunches, 3 coffee breaks, and the social dinner honoring Dale Adams.
For accompanying persons (i.e. spouse, daughter, etc.) who would like to take part in the social dinner, the cost is €70,00 per person and is to be paid cash at the registration desk.

The conference fee is € 400,00. This covers the conference and materials, opening cocktail reception / dinner, 2 lunches, 3 coffee breaks, and the social dinner honoring Dale Adams.

For Accompanying persons (i.e. spouse, daughter, etc.) who would like to take part in the social dinner, the cost is €70,00 per person and is to be paid cash at the registration desk.

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