The 2008 World Water Week in Stockholm takes place August 17-23 at Stockholmsmässan (Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Center) in Älvsjö, which is located approx. 10 minutes from the centre of Stockholm. Certain activities, such as the Stockholm Water Prize Ceremony, various social events and field visits, take place at other sites in Stockholm. These are indicated in this announcement.

Stockholmsmässan is located at:
Mässvägen 1
SE-125 80 Älvsjö
Sweden
Phone: +46 8 749 41 00

Stockholmsmässan is situated in the southwest area of Stockholm. It is conveniently located and easily accessible by car or by public transport. Please visit www.stockholmsmassan.se for more information on the conference venue.

Public Transportation in Stockholm

From the Central Railway Station you can reach the conference venue by commuter train in 10 minutes. Take the commuter train on platforms (spår) 13 and 14 to Älvsjö station.
Cards which entitle you to use Stockholm’s public transportation system are included in the participant fee for the days you are registered, and will be handed out at the registration desk for delegates and accompanying persons. The card entitles you to unlimited travel by subway, bus and commuter train within the whole of Stockholm County, except for travel to/from the airport. When you go to Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö from the City Terminal the first time, your World Water Week confirmation letter will serve as a ticket. It is valid on the commuter train from Saturday August 16 until 12 pm on Monday August 18. Please present your letter to the ticket counter.