Science Center in Science Village

Science Village Scandinavia AB is working towards a new Science Center in Lund.

The planning and implementation of an upscaled public Science Center in Science Village is a main mission initiated by our owners; Lund university, Region Skåne, and City of Lund.

The Center will inspire to creativity and an innovative way of looking at both everyday problems and the global challenges. In a new and specially designed building we will create interactive exhibitions and arrange a wide range of events and meetings.

Profiled clusters and the surrounding ecosystem will participate in the development of the Center. R & D at the forefront – e g focused on development of plant proteins, health technology, and climate neutral energy systems – will be present in a new mix of knowledge and visions. Companies and researchers will be able to meet audiences and discuss new ideas and products.

International Citizen Hub Lund

International Citizen Hub Lund equip you with a wide range of knowledge of the Swedish society. Their goal is to make the experience in southern Sweden an enjoyable one for international talents. They provide both classes and social activities all of them free of charge. They provide classes on the rules of parental leave and the social welfare system or enjoy a guided tour into the Swedish culture among other things – all the activities are designed to support you in your integration and understanding of Sweden.

They have drop-ins every Thursday where you can ask questions and get to know other expats. As you can see in their activities, there is a lot of support and knowledge easily accessible to help you and your family ease into Swedish society and this lovely region.

Fitness Facilities

Fitness24Seven is the first gym to open in Brunnshög. One of the most popular fitness facilities among students in Lund is Gerdahallen.

One of the closest gyms to Science Village is free – the wonderful outdoor gym in Nobelparken. There is a ball court nearby, so make sure to bring your A-game.

Other facilities in Lund:
Actic
Nordic Wellness

Short term stays in the area

With over 1 700 hotel rooms to choose from, there’s something for all tastes and wallets. If you want that “home away from home” feeling there are lots of charming bed and breakfasts, both in central Lund and in the surrounding countryside. Check out some of the short term stay near Science Village and Brunnshög.

Forskarhotellet, Motel L, Elite Hotel Ideon are closest hotels to Science Village but with the tram, everything is close.

It is viable to stay in Malmö if you don’t mind the extra commute. In case you chose to stay there, the recommendation would be to stay close to the stations Malmö C or Malmö Triangeln, from there it’s only a 10-15 minute train ride to Lund.

Quick tips on accomodation

Motel L with its large and welcoming lobby has 12 floors and 252 designer rooms and a sky bar with a beautiful view of Brunnshög and Lund. It is a beautiful walk of 20 minutes to Science Village and 5 minutes with the tramway.

Elite Hotel Ideon is housed in the so-far tallest building in Lund, Ideon Gateway close to Brunnshög. Is a modern hotel with 178 stylish guest rooms, a welcoming lobby with a bar and restaurants. After a busy day, the hotel is a nice and comfortable retreat, also offering a fitness room and sauna.
It a 38 minutes walk från Elite Ideon to Science Village and 8 minutes with the tramway – station Lund Ideontorget

Grand Hotel Lund is a luxury business hotel centrally located in Lund. The Grand hotel have a rich heritage that goes back a hundred years. The warm atmosphere at the Grand is steeped in tradition and history. The hotel has 84 room and a beautiful restaurant. It’s about 5 minute walk from the Lund C and from there a 14 minutes tram ride to Science Village. Or an hour walk through Lund with its cobblestones and half-timbered houses, the medieval city center and old university campus blends with modern buildings and tech parks the closer you get to Science Village. Well worth the walk.

Forenom an apartment hotel for short to medium term stays – ”that makes your stay easy, so you can feel at home”, A combination of hotel services with the comfort and freedom that an apartment provides. Forenom has 80 rooms. About 30 minutes with the bus and tramway from Lunds Botulfsplatsen station.

Forskarhotellet is situated next door to the complex of MAX IV and ESS. Here you can live, work, and research. It is a modern hotel with 20 rooms equipped with Nordic design furniture in a warm home environment.  The hotel is in a walking distance to Science Village it takes about 12 minutes. The nearest tram station is ESS.

In addition to this Airbnb promotes some 70 rooms, houses, or studios in Lund to rent.

Travel to Science Village and Lund

Well video meetings and remote-controlled labs are great but sometimes you just need to be there. To prep your sample, have a coffee with colleagues or look someone in the eye and shake their hand. In those cases, it is easy to travel to Science Village.

Whether you are coming from far away or a nearby region travelling to Science Village is easy and convenient. Lund central station is about 30 minutes from both Copenhagen airport (CPH) and Malmö Sturup (MMX). All trains from Stockholm (4h), Göteborg (2h) and Oslo (6h+) to Malmö/Copenhagen stops in Lund. There are numerous train connections from continental Europe as well, and the train is obviously the preferred option if possible. Check out your travel options on Omio.

From Lund Central station the tram will take you to ESS, MAX IV and Science Village in 15 minutes or less. If you are staying for the short term, check out your hotel options here, if you are looking for long term accommodation this would be a good place to start.