Location & Facilities

CIID’s location in Bergamo, Italy - is a place where life-centred design, nature and history come together in extraordinary ways.Nestled in the hills of northern Italy, our studio is within the grounds of a former 12th-century monastery, now thoughtfully rennovated as a hub for creativity, education, and collaboration. The surrounding landscape, part of the Astino Valley, provides a living space for exploring regenerative design and technology.

A Unique Learning Environment

Studio Spaces

Flexible, light-filled workspaces designed for project-based learning, rapid prototyping, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Prototyping Labs

Equipped with fabrication tools and digital technology, the labs enable hands-on exploration — from physical computing to bio-material experiments.

Natural Inspiration

Surrounded by terraced vineyards, forest trails, and centuries-old architecture, it is possible to engage directly with nature

Community Kitchen & Gathering Areas

Shared, healthy meals and informal meet-ups are integral to CIID culture. Our communal spaces encourage dialogue, exchange, and spontaneous co-creation.

Outdoor Classrooms

When the weather allows (which is often), workshops and discussions can take place under the sky

Why Bergamo?

Bergamo is a city with deep cultural roots and a growing reputation for innovation. The Astino Valley offers the perfect setting for CIID’s experimental and cross-disciplinary approach. Here, design doesn’t just live in labs and studios — it engages with ecosystems, communities, and heritage.

This new location hosts workshops, pop-up schools, and our full-time Interaction Design Programme. It is a base for future-facing conversations about the evolving role of design in a complex world.

How to get here

Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

Via Astino, 16, 24129 Bergamo BG

Milano-Bergamo Airport

Milano Bergamo Airport is approximately 10 km from Bergamo. You can either take a bus (Line 1) or a taxi:
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- The bus is just outside the terminal, and you can pay on board with a debit or credit card. The timetable is here — you’ll be traveling from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bergamo Bus Station.
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- For taxis, there is a rank directly outside Arrivals. If none are available, you can call the taxi centre on: +39 035 451 90 90. People in the call centre are fluent in English (though the taxi drivers are often not).

Milano Linate Airport

Milano Linate Airport is around 60 km away from Bergamo.

1. From Linate airport, the best option is usually the shuttle bus that departs from Arrivals, which brings you directly to Bergamo Bus Station.

For taxis, there is a rank directly outside Arrivals. If there are no taxis, you can call the taxi centre on: +39 035 451 90 90. People in the call centre are fluent in English (though the taxi drivers are often not).
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2.If you prefer, you can also take a train from Milano Central Station to Bergamo Station. To reach it, take Metro line M4 from Linate Airport to Sforza Policlinico Station, then change to line M3 (yellow) towards Milano Central Station.

The train is direct and goes once an hour, taking 50 minutes to reach Bergamo. You can check the departure times on the Trenord website.

Milano Malpensa Airport

Malpensa Airport is around 100 km away from the CIID apartment. By taxi/car it takes about an hour, depending on the traffic.

Alternatively, you can travel from Malpensa to Bergamo by train or bus.

1. There is a train from Malpensa airport to Milano Central Station, where you can take a direct train to Bergamo Station. The train takes 50 minutes and goes once an hour—you can check the departure times on the Trenord website.

2. The bus goes from Malpensa Airport to either Bergamo Airport or to Bergamo City Centre - via Furietti 17. From via Furietti, it is best to take a taxi to your accommodation.

Verona Airport

There is no direct transport from Verona Airport to Bergamo but you can get to Verona Station Porta Nuova by taking an Airlink bus outside the Arrivals hall at the airport. Tickets can be purchased here.

From Verona Station Porta Nuova you can take a bus to Bergamo Airport, either on FSBus (tickets here) or Flixbus (tickets here).

Bergamo Train Station

Bergamo Station is located in Piazza Marconi 7, 24122 Bergamo, Italia.

Milan Central Train Station

The best way is to take the train from Milan Central Station to Bergamo Station. The train is direct, it takes 50 minutes and it goes once an hour. You can check the departure times on this website.

Parking

The address for the CIID studio is Via Astino, 16, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy.
You can park your car in via Astino - around 650m before the Monastery. The car park is a 10 min walk from the studio.

Map of the parking spot

Accommodation

Bergamo offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit all preferences. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, mid-range comforts, boutique stays, or budget-friendly options, there is something for everyone in this beautiful Italian city. Of course, there is the additional possibility of booking somewhere through AirBnB or Booking.com.

If you book accommodation with an establishment displaying this mark, please ask for the CIID special rate.

Location & Facilities

A Unique Learning Environment

Why Bergamo?

How to get here

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