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Pre- and post-tours
Norwegian Travel Workshop 2020
View of Trondheim and Nidarosdomen © Philip Mittet
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Prices pre and post tours 2020 Content
Note!
Participation on pre- and post-tours for NTW 2020 after the workshop. See information under each Tour Name/destination Page
is free of charge apart from costs for domestic tour re. which flights will be booked by us and
flights as specified under each tour and prices in which must be arranged by each participant. Soft nature based activities and culture in Southern Norway
Pre-tour A 4
the list below. Prices are listed in NOK and VAT of (Telemark-Sørlandet)
25 % will be added to the price. Participants who wish to use alternative flights
must book and pay them on their own. They must Lillehammer ”Winter Wonderland” and a touch of Oslo
Pre-tour B 8
Cancellation of tour after 1st of March 2020 will also ensure that departure and arrival times fit (Oslo-Lillehammer)
be charged with a fee equal to these costs. If with the tour programme. In addition they must
there is no flight cost, the cancellation fee will be inform us, so that we may cancel flights/legs Winter adventures in Fjord Norway
Pre-tour C 12
NOK 1.000,-. accordingly. (Fjord Norway)
Some domestic flights will be booked by Innova- Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/transfer
Pre-tour D Local produce and spectacular views (Trøndelag) 16
tion Norway and invoice sent to the participant in Oslo.
Tour Name/destination Price Soft and active adventures in the winter wonderland of Røros and Meråker
Pre-tour E 20
(Trøndelag)
Soft nature based activities and culture in Southern Norway
Pre-tour A 1.325,- Outdoor fun in arctic fjords around Senja and central Troms
(Telemark-Sørlandet) Pre-tour F 24
(Northern Norway-Troms)
Lillehammer ”Winter Wonderland” and a touch of Oslo
Pre-tour B 0,- The indigenous heart of Northern Norway, a hidden arctic gem of cultural
(Oslo-Lillehammer) Pre-tour G 28
diversity and natural beauty (Northern Norway-Finnmark)
Winter adventures in Fjord Norway Oslo Region – the home of the greatest Vikings, explorers and artists
Pre-tour C 2.825,- Post-tour H 32
(Fjord Norway) (Oslo Region)
Amazing view in southern mountains of Norway
Pre-tour D Local produce and spectacular views (Trøndelag) 0,- Post-tour I 36
(Telemark-Buskerud)
Soft and active adventures in the winter wonderland of Røros and Meråker Cultural & culinary spring awakening in Fjord Norway
Pre-tour E 0,- Post-tour J 40
(Trøndelag) (Fjord Norway)
Culinary, cultural and coastal trip to UNESCO Wordl heritage sites and
Outdoor fun in arctic fjords around Senja and central Troms Post-tour K sustainable destinations 44
Pre-tour F 1.275,-
(Northern Norway-Troms) (Trøndelag-Northern Norway)
The indigenous heart of Northern Norway, a hidden arctic gem of cultural
Pre-tour G 2.710,-
diversity and natural beauty (Northern Norway-Finnmark)
Oslo Region – the home of the greatest Vikings, explorers and artists
Post-tour H 1.235,-
(Oslo Region)
Amazing view in southern mountains of Norway
Post-tour I 1.235,-
(Telemark-Buskerud)
Cultural & culinary spring awakening in Fjord Norway Northern lights over Nidelven © Knut Aage Dahl
Post-tour J 1.325,-
(Fjord Norway)
Culinary, cultural and coastal trip to UNESCO Wordl heritage sites and sus-
Post-tour K tainable destinations 0,-
(Trøndelag-Northern Norway)
Note!
Tour participation is not confirmed upon registration. Confirmation will follow in the beginning of Febru-
ary. More information about the tours will follow in a detailed tour programme, which will be sent out to
the participants in February. Programmes may be subject to change.
2 3
Pre-tour A Highlights on pre-tour A
Soft nature-based
Svalbard
Northern Norway Kristiansand outdoor museum Visit to Canvas Hove
Visit to Kristiansand outdoor museum to learn Canvas Hove delivers activities and have accom-
activities and culture about Norwegian history. This is also a popular
activity for groups.
modation in cabins, glamping tents and cocoons!
- Activities include kayaking, canoe or SUP.
in Southern Norway www.vestagdermuseet.no/kristiansand canvasnorway.com/en/hove/
Kristiansand Kunstsilo Risør
(Telemark / Sørlandet)
Presentation of Kristiansand Kunstsilo (art silo) Stop in Risør with site inspections and small hike.
opening in 2022. The visit will include a visit a coffee break at one
Central Norway hrprosjekt.no/from-grain-to-art-silo of Risør’s cosy bakeries, A visit to Det Lille Hotel
Description Maritime Suites Risør (part of “The Historic Hotels
Dinner with local food in Kristiansand, and Restaurants Norway” organization), and a
Visiting Southern Norway (Telemark and Agder) Boen Gård Manor short hike to Risørflekken viewing point.
is nature-based activities, cosy villages, local Eastern Norway
Site inspection at Boen presenting their new www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/southern-nor-
culture and history. This trip will give your clients Fjord Norway
apartments opening in 2020. A few kilometres way/risor
the best of two worlds; wilderness, sea and hiking Oslo
inland of the rocky shores of Southern Norway
experiences and comfortable accommodation, lies the stately country house of Boen. Salmon
Southern Norway
local culture and culinary experiences. Easy to fishing at Boen has been described from the early
reach for our European guests; southernmost 1500s and was the property of the king.
Norway has it all. www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/south-
ern-norway/kristiansand/listings-kristiansand/
boen-gård-manor-restaurant/89974/
Raet National Park ©Hildegunn Skage Teinum - Visit Sørlandet
Munch, Kragerø ©Visittelemark
The Telemark Canal ©Visittelemark
Facts
• Duration: 26th–29th of March 2020
• Organisers:
Visit Sørlandet, Visit to Grimstad
www.visitsouthernnorway.com As a young man, world-famous playwright
Visit Telemark, www.visittelemark.com Henrik Ibsen worked as an apprentice pharmacist
• Tour conductor: Mr. Kjetil Østlie in Grimstad. Grimstad tourist office offer tours
kjetil@visittelemark.no and packages for FITs or groups.
Tel.: +47 907 54 292 www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/southern-nor-
way/grimstad
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing.
Wooden boat festival in Risør ©Adam Read - Visit Sørlandet
• Target groups: For tour operators serving Raet National Park
foodies, families and cultural tourists. Raet National Park (outside of Arendal) was
created in 2016 to protect this special maritime
• Max. participants: 15 natural area made by the ice age around 12,000
• Min. participants: 8 years ago. The area contains a lot of nature-based
activities, camping and cultural heritage.
Programme may be subject to change www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/southern-nor-
way/things-to-do/raet-national-park
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Highlights on pre-tour A Accommodation on pre-tour A
Kragerø: In the footsteps of Norway’s most The Telemark Canal Kristiansand
famous painter Edvard Munch one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Clarion Hotel Ernst
Through the streets of picturesque Kragerø and Onboard the queen of Telemark Canal, MS Rådhusgata 2
visit the places where Munch found inspiration Victoria. The canal was carved into the rock over NO-4664 Kristiansand
for his art. 100 years ago. Tel.: +47 38 12 86 00
www.visitnorway.com/listings/in-the-footsteps- www.visitnorway.com/listings/the-telemark-ca- cl.ernst@choice.no
of-edvard-munch/10061/ nal/208511/ www.nordicchoicehotels.no/hotell/norge/kris-
tiansand/clarion-hotel-ernst/
Gourmet dinner and accommodation Porcelain Museum, Porsgrunn
at Tollboden Hotell, Kragerø Porcelain Museum, Porsgrunn including short city Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel Porsgrund porcelain museum ©Visittelemark
Original building from 1783 meet exclusive and walk - Learn the fascinating history of the porce- Vestre Strandgate 7
modern design, well known for one of Norway’s lain city. NO-4610 Kristiansand
finest wine cellars. www.visittelemark.com/things-to-do/the-porce- Tel.: +47 38 11 21 00
www.visitnorway.com/listings/tollboden-ho- lain-museum-p1296583 reservations.kristiansand@radissonblu.com
tel-and-restaurant/202625/?lang=uk www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radis- Additional hotel inspections
son-blu-kristiansand-caledonien
Boat trip at the Telemark coast / archipelago • Kragerø Sportell
A breath-taking boat trip from Kragerø to Kragerø www.kragero-sportell.no/english/index.html
Jomfruland and Langesund. The coastal path. Tollboden Hotell og Restaurant
• Hotel Fritidsparken Skien
www.visittelemark.com/things-to-do/island- P. A. Heuchs gate 4A
www.skienfritidspark.no/eng/accomodation
jumping-along-the-coast-of-telemark-p4275713 / NO-3770 Kragerø
- www.visittelemark.com/things-to-do/the-coast- Tel.: +47 35 98 90 90 • Thon Hotel Høyers
al-path-bamble-p549123 hotell@tollboden.com www.thonhotels.com/our-hotels/norway/
https://tollboden.com/?lang=en skien/thon-hotel-hoyers/
Henrik Ibsen Museum
• Clarion Collection Bryggeparken
Childhood home and Peer Gynt Escape Room. The Porsgrunn
www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/norway/
story of the world-famous author/playwright’s Comfort Hotel Porsgrunn
skien/clarion-collection-hotel-bryggeparken/
childhood. Kammerherreløkka 3
www.visittelemark.com/things-to-do/henrik-ib- NO-3915 Porsgrunn
sen-museum-p500403 Tel.: +47 35 19 00 10
co.porsgrunn@choice.no
www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/norway/
porsgrunn/comfort-hotel-porsgrunn/
Flights
Thursday 26th of March:
Latest arrival at Kristiansand Airport Kjevik:
18:00.
Kragerø harbour ©Visittelemark Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
transfer in Oslo.
Flight to Kristiansand must be booked and
paid for by each participant.
Sunday 29th of March:
14:20 Dep. Sandefjord Torp Airport with
WF484
15:30 Arr. Trondheim Airport Værnes
This flight will be booked by Innovation
Norway and will be invoiced with a cost of
NOK 1.325,- plus 25 % VAT.
Cocoon tents at Canvas ©Canvas Hove
See additional information on page 2.
Island hopping, Siktesøya and Bjørkøya ©Visittelemark
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Pre-tour B Highlights on pre-tour B
Lillehammer “Winter
Svalbard
Activities in Oslo
Northern Norway TBA – but we promise you will get to explore our Norwegian Olympic Museum
Wonderland” and a
capital in the very best way! What about a guided A top modern museum. A tribute to sport, feats,
sneak peek at the new Munch Museum, a cruise heroes and the Olympic idea.
on the Oslo fjord, a visit to the Holmenkollen Ski https://eng.ol.museum.no/The-Norwegian-Olym-
touch of urban Oslo Museum & Tower or the Vigeland Sculpture Park
or even a Sauna boat bath outside the Norwegian
pic-Museum
National Opera & Ballet?
(Oslo / Lillehammer)
www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/
attractions
Central Norway www.visitoslo.com/en/activities-and-attractions/
Description attractions?tlp=2988133&name=The-Norwe-
gian-National-Opera--Ballet
Experience an urban winter destination with all
www.kokoslo.no/?lang=en
winter wonderland right on the doorstep Eastern Norway
combined with Oslo, the Capital of Norway. Fjord Norway
Oslo
Bygdøy
Bygdøy is a peninsula on the western side of Oslo,
“Winter Wonderland” The Lillehammer region is
Southern Norway and here you find several of Oslo’s most popular
a short train ride from Oslo. Play in the snow, ski
museums such as The Viking Ship Museum,
in the great ski resorts and explore the forest and
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, The
mountains with dogsledding. All this combined
Kon-Tiki Museum and The Polar Ship Fram.
with a visit to the urban small city of Lillehammer
www.vigeland.museum.no/en/vigelandpark
with cultural and historical experiences.
Activities in the Lillehammer Region
Oslo, our capital is the cold north. It is also warm
Dogsledding Sjusjøen
summery days on the fjord. Oslo is skiing and
Sjusjøen Husky Tours will take you Dog sledding -
trekking in the Oslomarka and fine dining later
a perfect activity that everyone can join. Dog
the same evening. Oslo is Munch, the Opera,
sledding is a popular activity. Not only is it great
stunning parks, unique cocktail bars and restau-
fun but also everyone can participate which
rants, and a vibrant urban scene.
makes it a perfect activity.
https://sjusjoenhuskytours.no/
Skeikampen Ski Resort
Facts Visit the all-year-round destination Skeikampen,
located approx. 45 minutes by car from
• Duration: 26th–29th of March 2020 Lillehammer town centre.
Experience the spectacular mountain with its
• Organisers:
characteristic shape and breathtaking surround-
VisitOSLO, www.visitoslo.com
ings 1100 metres above sea level. We will take
Visit Lillehammer, www.lillehammer.com
you to the top of the mountain by chair lift where
• Tour conductors: you will have an overview of the entire mountain
Ms. Liz Wennevold area with Rondane, Jotunheimen and Langsua
liz.wennevold@visitoslo.com National Park as a backdrop. You will be able to
Tel.: +47 900 52 206 test snowshoeing and enjoy the view with a hot
drink at the Galten reataurant at the top of the Dog sledding at Lillehammer ©Bård Gundersen - VisitLillehammer
Ms. Grete Austgarden mountain. Skeikampen is ideal for for cross-
grethe@lillehammer.com country and alpine skiing as well as for cycling
Tel.: +47 997 31 814 and hiking. GudbrandsGard Hotel in Kvitfjell
Barcode, Oslo ©VisitOSLO/Tord Baklund
https://skeikampen.no/praktisk-info/in-english/ The hotel is situated on the Middle Station of
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing.
Kvitfjell and is one of Norway’s best and most
• Target groups: Clients looking for winter Maihaugen unique mountain-resort hotels. Built to be a
destinations with activities and skiing, as The museum is one of the largest and oldest classic, with everything you can expect of modern
well as combination with urbane cities. open-air museums in Europe. Maihaugen is a comfort. “Ski in ski out”, swimming-pool, sauna,
living museum offering cultural experiences. You and rough luxury is some of what you will find in
• Max. participants: 20
can take an evocative walk through two centuries GudbrandsGard Hotel.
• Min. participants: 10 of close and distant history, including a visit to the www.kvitfjell.no/en/gudbrandsgard-hotel-en
homes of those who lived before us.
Programme may be subject to change
https://eng.maihaugen.no/
8 9
Highlights on pre-tour B Accommodation on pre-tour B
Enjoy the slopes of Olympic quality or Experi- Oslo
ence the best XC skiing ever Thon Hotel Opera
Kvitfjell is an alpine enthusiast’s paradise, with Dronning Eufemias gate 4
downhill runs to suit both children and adults. On NO-0191 Oslo
the western side, you will get all the way up in the Tel.: +47 24 10 30 00
Skiing at Kvitfjlell ©Vegard Breie
mountain and can enjoy sunshine from morning opera@olavthon.no
to evening. Skiing (alpine skiing, cross-country or www.thonhotels.com/our-hotels/norway/oslo/
snowshoes of your choice). thon-hotel-opera/
www.kvitfjell.no/en
Skeikampen
Thon Hotel Skeikampen
Hotellvegen 3
NO-2652 Svingvoll
Tel.: +47 61 28 50 00
skeikampen@olavthon.no
www.thonhotels.com/our-hotels/norway/
skeikampen/thon-hotel-skeikampen/
Kvitfjell
GudbrandsGard Hotel
Kvitfjellvegen 477
NO-2634 Fåvang
Tel.: +47 61 24 90 00
booking@hafjellkvitfjell.no
www.kvitfjell.no/en/gudbrandsgard-hotel-en
Sleigh ride at Maihaugen ©Asmund Hanslien - VisitLillehammer
Flights/train
Winter in Lillehammer ©Jørgen Skaug
Thursday 26th of March:
Latest arrival at Oslo Airport: 12:35.
Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
transfer in Oslo.
Flight to Oslo must be booked and paid for
by each participant.
See additional information on page 2.
Sunday 29th of March:
16:54 Dep. Ringebu by train
20:46 Arr. Trondheim station
Train tickets will be booked and paid for by
the organisers.
Kollensvevet zipline @Kollensvevet – VisitOSLO
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Pre-tour C Highlights on pre-tour C
Winter adventures
Svalbard
Northern Norway Visit Voss
Voss is located in the heart of Fjord
in Fjord Norway Norway, just over an hour from Bergen, and in the
middle between Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord.
(Fjord Norway) When visiting, prepare to be amazed by the
contrast. One moment it’s all about the adrena-
line and amazing activities, the next about relax-
ing in the finest natural landscapes. Throughout
Description the whole year Voss offers a large assortment of
Central Norway activities that you can choose from. At historic
Winter in Fjord Norway has a lot to offer both Store Ringheim Hotel you will experience local
to skiing enthusiasts and to people seeking more food with berries and herbs from the forest.
relaxing activities in the area. Voss Resort and Spending the night at brand new Scandic Hotel
Eastern Norway
Myrkdalen Mountain Resort have a snow guaran- Voss, close to the train station in modern and
Fjord Norway
tee until the end of April and offer unique winter stylish facilities, will give you time to relax. Voss
Oslo
adventures to everyone. The Sognefjord is the Gondol is a spectacular new attraction that takes
longest and deepest fjord in Europe and is during Southern Norway
you from the train station and up to the snowy
wintertime with its vibrant winter light one for ski terrain at Voss Resort in under 9 minutes.
the bucket list. You will experience the snowy mountains when
snowshoeing with Wild Voss. Visiting Voss Vind,
you will feel the adrenaline when looking at the
indoor wind tunnel.
https://storeringheim.no/en/restaurant/
www.scandichotels.no/hotell/norge/voss/scan-
dic-voss
www.vossgondol.no/en/
Voss Gondol ©Voss Resort
www.vossresort.no/en/winter/
www.wildvoss.no/trugetur-hanguren?lang=en
https://vossvind.no/?lang=en
Facts
• Organiser: Fjord Norway,
www.fjordnorway.com Skiing in Sogndal ©Håvard Nesbø
• Duration: 26–29 March 2020 Visit Sognefjord
• Tour conductor: Mr. Asgeir Blindheim Sognefjord is filled with natural beauty, unique
asgeir@fjordnorway.com geological landscapes and rich cultural history.
+47 926 49 794 On this trip, we propose a countryside gateway
perfect for those who want cosy stays in the
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing. fjords, those who are looking for some adrenalin
Ski clothing, wool underwear, hat, scarf in ski resorts and those who prefer soft adven-
Vossvind ©Sverre Hjørnevik
and gloves. Wind and waterproof jacket/ tures for big and small.
raincoat and solid shoes for outdoor http://visitsognefjord.no
activities.
• Target groups: Outdoor and adventure Årdal
travel operators who also like to focus Get ready for some magnificent scenic fjord views
on winter activities. This tour implies along the longest and deepest fjord in Europe –
easy winter activities like snowshoe the Sognefjord. In Årdal you will meet the owners
hikes, sledging, some easy ski activities. of Bulder og Brak, an activity company that offers
a variety of adventures in the Sognefjord region
• Max. participants: 15 Myrkdalen Mountain Resort throughout the year. We will enjoy the quiet
• Min participants: 10 At Myrkdalen you will visit the largest ski resort nature of the winter fjord during a winter kayak
in Western Norway, a modern and family friendly tour surrounded by the breathtaking mountain-
Programme may be subject to change ski area, with different kinds of slopes. At modern tops of Jotunheimen National Park. After a day
Myrkdalen Hotel you will enjoy a lovely meal and full of activities, we will taste some local food and
stay overnight. have a beer tasting from the local brewery.
www.myrkdalen.no/en https://en.bulderogbrak.no
www.myrkdalen.no/en/myrkdalen-hotel https://en.klingenberghotel.no
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Highlights on pre-tour C Accommodation on pre-tour C
Sogndal Voss
We invite you to get to know places that are still Scandic Voss
hidden gems like the Sogndal Hodlekve ski centre Evangervegen 1A
where you will find the best natural snow in NO-5704 Voss
Norway. We will enjoy a day full of different Tel.: +47 23 15 50 00
winter activities, snowshoe hikes, ski school, voss@scandichotels.com
cross country, depending on the fitness level and www.scandichotels.com/hotels/norway/voss/
skills of the participants. Experiencing winter in scandic-voss
Sogndal is something unique and an adventure
for a lifetime. With 226 rooms and conference Myrkdalen Hotel
capacity up to 1000 people, the Quality Hotel Klypeteigane
Sogndal is now the largest hotel between Bergen NO-5713 Vossestrand
and Trondheim. Tel.: +47 47 47 16 00 Bergen Railway ©Vy
www.sogndalskisenter.no post@myrkdalenhotel.no
www.myrkdalen.no/en/myrkdalen-hotel
Vy
The strategy and vision of the renamed Vy Group Sogndal
(earlier NSB) is simply: «The best journey». This Quality Hotel Sogndal
expression captures how we are shaping our Gravensteinsgata 5
business around our customers’ needs in order NO-6856 Sogndal
to deliver the best journey for our customers. On Tel.: +47 57 62 77 00
this pre-tour we will use Vy to travel from Bergen q.sogndal@choice.no
to Voss. www.nordicchoicehotels.com/hotels/norway/sog-
www.vy.no/en ndal/quality-hotel-sogndal/
Flights
Thursday 26th of March:
Latest arrival at Bergen Airport Flesland:
14:00.
The train from Bergen to Voss leaves at
15:57.
Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
transfer in Oslo.
Snowshoeing with Wild Voss ©Jon Hunnålvatn - Hunnålvatn Media
Flight to Bergen must be booked and paid
for by each participant.
Sunday 29th of March:
18:45 Dep. Sogndal Airport with WF155
19:20 Arr. Bergen Airport Flesland
19:50 Dep. Bergen Airport Flesland with
SK4188
20:45 Arr. Trondheim Airport Værnes
This flight will be booked by Innovation
Norway and will be invoiced with a cost of
NOK 2.825,- plus 25 % VAT.
Snowshoeing in Årdal ©Bulder og brak See additional information on page 2.
Delicious dinner at Store Ringheim ©Gunn K. Monsen
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Pre-tour D Highlights on pre-tour D
Local produce and Svalbard
Klostergården
spectacular views
Northern Norway
Klostergården offers a wide selection of farm
produce, a well-stocked craft, shop and gallery
(Trøndelag) right next to the ruins of an 800-year-old
monastery. The picturesque surroundings offer
an evocative setting for the visitors.
www.hanen.no/bedrift/235
Description Husfrua
Central Norway At the memorial to Aasmund Olavsson Vinje lies
Explore the rural gems of the Trøndelag region. Husfrua - a charming Trønderlån that we moved
We will visit makers of craft, cured meat, cheese to our farm in 2008. At Husfrua you can eat well,
and aquavit as exposed to wonderful views in the enjoy the view, experience the animals on the
Eastern Norway
beautiful coastal line of Trøndelag at the penin- farm and sleep in good beds. They serve local
Fjord Norway
sulas Tautra and Inderøy. food of course.
Oslo
www.hanen.no/bedrift/190
This area is known for its high-quality farm Southern Norway
produce and beautiful scenery. At this tour we Gulburet
will get a lot of both, as well as a historic cultural Farm shop at Verdal Østre. Traditional farm foods
journey. and locally produced handicrafts. Beef products
and baking from the farm. Café with home-made
food.
www.hanen.no/bedrift/175
Coffee break at Gulburet ©Gulburet/Kirknes Foto
Facts
Klostergården ©Soran Photography
• Duration: 28th–29th of March 2020
• Organiser: HANEN, www.hanen.no
Visit Innherred, www.visitinnherred.com Award-winning cheese from Gangstad ©Gangstad Gårdsysteri
• Tour conductor:
Ms. Christine Svarva Nielsen,
christine@visitinnherred.com
Tel.: +47 971 46 192
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing
• Target groups: Small groups seeking soft
adventures Gangstad Gårdsysteri
Here, award-winning cheese and 12 varieties of
• Max. participants: 10
ice cream are made from the farm’s fresh cow’s
• Min. participants: 5 milk. We have a farm shop with a rich selection
and tasty gift packages. In the summer you can
Programme may be subject to change enjoy our farm ice and a cup of coffee in a
pleasant courtyard! We have an open farm shop
all year round!
www.hanen.no/bedrift/151
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Accommodation on pre-tour D
Inderøy
Berg Gård og Innerøy Brenneri Husfrua
Berg Gård is Norway’s first approved farm slaugh- Sakshaugveien 44A
terhouse for sheep, and the farm food kitchen NO-7670 Inderøy
processes lamb, free range pigs and honey. Here Tel.: +47 406 48 881
we will get a taste of their aquavits. info@husfrua.no
www.hanen.no/bedrift/120 www.hanen.no/en/bedrift/190
Øyna
Distinctive eatery on the roof of Inderøy, along
“The Golden Detour”. We offer local cuisine from
the Trøndelag pantry and Innherred’s most
beautiful views. Award-winning cheese from Gangstad ©Gangstad Gårdsysteri/Lena Johnsen
www.hanen.no/bedrift/497
Ersgard
We eat dinner here before we head back to
Trondheim and NTW! Enjoy a traditional meal and
get a glimpse into the farm history in the old main
house at the farm hotel Ersgard. The food is based Flights
on local produce from neighbours and friends
in Stjørdal, prepared in our wood fired oven. In Saturday 28th of March:
summertime you can visit Ersgard as a pilgrim Latest arrival at Trondheim Airport Værnes:
at the St. Olavsleden or go salmon fishing in the 14:20.
Stjørdalselva.”
www.hanen.no/bedrift/201 Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
transfer in Oslo.
Flight to Trondheim must be booked and
paid for by each participant.
See additional information on page 2.
Relaxing at Berg farm ©Berg Gård/Magnar Kirknes
The best of cheese from Norway ©Gangstad Gårdsysteri/Up Norway/Fredrik Bye
Ersgard ©Ersgard
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Soft and active
Svalbard
Northern Norway Røros
Røros is a modern community and living museum
adventures in the where people live and work in the middle of a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Røros is also known
winter wonderland of for being one of Norway’s leading regions for
locally produced food and has received the
Røros and Meråker prestigious certificate of Sustainable Destination.
As you explore Røros’s narrow streets and old
courtyards and buildings, you will find several
(Trøndelag) Central Norway independent shops and interesting workshops
offering locally made ceramics, clothing and food.
www.roros.no
Eastern Norway
Historic city walk and Arts & Craft shopping
Fjord Norway
Description As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of
Oslo
Røros must be experienced with a touch of
The Trøndelag region has the best conditions for Southern Norway
history. On this walk through the small city centre
enjoying winter activities during the dark season. you get to visit some of the oldest buildings still
In Trøndelag you get the great combination of standing from the early mining era.
magic winter light and snow-covered highlands
within short distances. On this trip we will take
you on a winter journey through historic Røros
and active Meråker. Get close to Norwegian
nature, culture and history visiting a south sami
reindeer family, exploring historic Røros, trying
out cross-country skiing and dog sledding
together with experienced guides on this fun and Reindeer sledding ©Tom Gustavsen / Røros hotell
adventurous trip.
The Olav’s mine, Røros ©CH - visitnorway.com
Røros ©Tom Gustavsen
Facts Rørosrein
We will visit a local Sami family who work with
• Duration: 26th-29th of March 2020 reindeer in the Røros area. History telling and
• Organiser: Trøndelag reiseliv, traditional dining in a the sami gåetie around
www.trondelag.com open fire.
www.rorosrein.no/en/
• Tour conductor: Ms. Kjersti Greger,
kjersti@trondelag.com Kaffestuggu The Olav´s Mine
Tel.: +47 954 88 121 We will enjoy traditional food in the oldest café in A guided tour through 300 years of Røros mining
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing Røros, a very cosy and warm place where you get history. The tour passes through the 17th century
close to the authentic historic atmosphere of the Nyberget Mine and the 20th century Olav’s Mine,
• Target groups: FITs and smaller groups town. 50 meters downwards and 500 meters into the
with active focus, interested in Norwe www.kaffestuggu.no mountain.
gian culture, history and soft/active
winter adventures. Dog sledding at Dølanvollen Local Chocolate factory
• Max. participants: 20 Just about 10 minutes out of Røros city, we will On our trip towards Meråker, we make a stop at
get close to both nature and dogs on this exciting the local chocolate producers in Selbu at “Jentene
• Min. participants: 10 and action filled dog sledding trip in the på tunet” for a coffee and taste of their delicate
mountains. flavours:
Programme may be subject to change www.xn--kenneldlanvollen-rxb.no/?lang=en https://jentenepaatunet.no/
20 21Highlights on pre-tour E Accommodation on pre-tour E
Meråker Teveltunet and Rypetoppen Røros
Meråker has great training facilities for cross Local beer brewery and meat producers from Røros Hotel
country skiing, with ski schools and the world´s Meråker meat will present their products at An-Magrittveien 48
best instructors, and you will get the chance Teveltunet before you get a chance to visit NO-7374 Røros
to test your skills in easy surroundings. In the Trøndelag’s biggest climbing and zipline-park with Tel.: +47 72 40 80 00
evening relax and enjoy great food and beautiful fun and active challenges for the whole family all post@roroshotell.no
scenery from the outdoor jacuzzi at Kirkebyfjellet year round. www.roroshotell.no/en/
accommodation. Rypetoppen adventure park has https://teveltunet.no/
climbing and snow activities suited for both soft https://merakerkjott.no/ Bergstaden Hotel
and active adventures. http://www.rypetoppen.no/en/ Osloveien 2
http://meraker-storlien.com/ NO-7374 Røros
Tel.: +47 72 40 60 80
Olympic Tour of Meråker High School post@bergstaden.no Local food safari at Røros ©Marius Rua
with beginners’ ski training https://bergstadenshotel.no/?lang=en
Cross country skiing is part of the Norwegian
culture, and many Norwegian kids have had skis Meråker
on their feet as soon as they start walking. Kirkebyfjellet Konferansesenter
Meråker has been a cradle for Norwegian Bjørnsmyrveien 45
Olympic ski winners, and some of them will show NO-7530 Meråker
you around and give you a chance to try the Tel.: +47 954 51 245
slopes around in the forest. post@kirkebyfjellet.no
https://kirkebyfjellet.no/
Meråker Horses and Reindeer
Farm visit to Meråkerfjell, meeting with south
sami culture and handcraft, feed the reindeer and
join in on sami cooking for lunch Flights
http://www.merakerfjell.no
Thursday 26th of March:
Latest arrival at Røros: 15:50.
By plane or alternatively by train.
Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
transfer in Oslo.
Flight /train to Røros must be booked and
paid for by each participant.
See additional information on page 2.
Young Sami woman in traditional costume © Lene Mari Prøven
Dog sledding at Røros © Destination Røros
The local Horse whisperer guide in Meråker © Lene Mari Prøven
22 23Pre-tour F Highlights on pre-tour F
Outdoor fun in arctic
Svalbard
Northern Norway Northern Lights
The Senja Region is one of the best places to
fjords around Senja experience the northern lights-with a good
chance of seeing the magic northern lights
and central Troms dancing above a beautiful landscape!
www.senjaexperience.com
(Northern Norway / Troms)
The Scenic Road
A part of Norwegian Scenic Route is on Senja,
Central Norway we will visit one of the viewpoints.
https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en
Eastern Norway
Viking Horses
Experience Viking Horses in Winter Wonderland!
Fjord Norway
Description https://vikinghorses.no/en
Oslo
A snowy landscape of fjords, mountains, coasts Southern Norway
Photography and wildlife safari
and islands, temperatures just below freezing, Senja and Dyrøy are a great place to learn to
the last big eruptions of the Northern Lights and photograph while enjoying nature! Little to
the best chances of good weather all year; time none light pollution and great possibilities for
to visit Senja and Central Troms. For the active northern lights.
tour operator, we have prepared a programme www.senjaexperience.com
of fun and exhilarating, yet soft and manageable
activities, ranging from cross country skiing and
Dog sledding in Northern Norway ©Terje Rakke-Nordic Life-northernnorway.com
dogsledding to fat bike and horse riding.
The magnificent Northern Lights ©Øystein Lunde Ingvaldsen - www.nordnorge.com
Inside the Sami tent ©Roger Johansen - nordnorge.com
Facts
• Duration: 26th–29th of March 2020 Guided El Fat Biking
Explore the arctic landscape on an electrical fat
• Organiser: Northern Norway Tourist bike. Our guide will take you to an adventure on
Board, www.nordnorge.com 2 wheels.
• Tour conductor: Ms. Gøril Ovesen, https://malselvfjellandsby.no/Winter/elfatbike
goril@nordnorge.com
Tel.: +47 971 52 259 Aurora Skiing
The ultimate ski experience under the
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing dancing lights. Together with our guide you will
• Target groups: FITs and smaller groups, go cross-country skiing on groomed trails. Also
interested in local culture and possible to use snowshoes for this activity.
nature-based soft activities. https://malselvfjellandsby.no/Winter/auroraskiing
• Max. participants: 10 Ånderdalen National Park Dog Sledding
• Min. participants: 7 Ånderdalen national park is protected so we can Join our dogs on an exciting arctic adventure
keep our majestic nature, from the calm and through the white forest! Choose between the
Programme may be subject to change special pine forest on the southern part to the daytime or the evening trip for a chance to see
rugged and spectacular northern side. the Northern Lights
www.norwegianwild.no https://malselvfjellandsby.no/Winter/dogsledding
24 25Highlights on pre-tour F Accommodation on pre-tour F
Brøstadbotn
Chorus in a Cave Jaeger Adventure camp
Deep inside the mountain, lightened up by Kastnesveien 758
candles, you can experience a chorus singing in NO-9311 Brøstadbotn
a cave. Tel.: +47 402 03 495
http://rundhauggjestegard.no/activities#p-1243 jaeger.adventure@gmail.com
www.jaegeradventure.com
Feed the Reindeer
Visit the Sami Siida - the home of the Sami family Senja
Oskal. Enjoy an unforgettable encounter with the Senja Fjordhotel
Sami people and their culture. Dragøyveien 98
http://rundhauggjestegard.no/activities#p-1117 NO-9392 Stonglandseidet
Tel.: +47 977 19 999 Lindesnes Lighthouse © Thomas Rasmus Skaug
post@senjafjordhotell.no
https://senjafjordhotell.no/en/
Rundhaug
Rundhaug Gjestegård
NO-9336 Rundhaug
Tel.: +47 77 83 05 70
post@rundhauggjestegard.no
http://rundhauggjestegard.no/
Flights
Thursday 26th of March:
Latest arrival at Bardufoss Airport: 16:35.
Porcelain museum, Porsgrunn © Visit Telemark Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
transfer in Oslo.
Flight to Bardufoss must be booked and
paid for by each participant.
Sunday 29th of March:
19:45 Dep. Tromsø Airport Langnes with
SK4587
22:00 Arr. Trondheim Airport Værnes
This flight will be booked by Innovation
Norway and will be invoiced with a cost of
NOK 1.275,- plus 25 % VAT.
Winter sun in Northern Norway ©Bjørn Klauer - nordnorge.com See additional information on page 2.
Lindesnes Lighthouse keeper, Kjell Olsen © Thomas Rasmus Skaug
26 27Pre-tour G Highlights on pre-tour G
The indigenous heart
Svalbard
Northern Norway Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
See and feel the silence of the sturdy walls and
of Northern Norway, a soft snow floor. Marvel at the ice sculptures and
snow carvings that you find in the hotel.
hidden arctic gem of www.sorrisniva.no
cultural diversity and Bjørnfjell Mountain Lodge
Experience Norwegian culture and stay in the
natural beauty.
Lodge close to nature.
Central Norway https://bjornfjell.com/
(Northern Norway / Finnmark) Gargia Lodge
Eastern Norway
Gargia Lodge has a history dating back to the
18th century as an important lodge for Finnmark
Fjord Norway
Description Oslo
County, connecting the inland with the coast and
providing a place for the native Sami people to
The indigenous heart of Northern Norway, a Southern Norway
rest and repack their goods on their way to the
hidden Arctic gem of cultural diversity and natural market in Alta. Discover the hospitality of
beauty. today and get to know the everyday way of living.
www.gargialodge.com
This tour is for people looking for a cultural
experience they haven’t had yet to a place on
earth that is not too well know and thus hides
some real beautiful gems both in terms of nature,
cultural diversity and local cuisine. People want-
ing to dive deeper into the culture of a Sámi
reindeer herders live or want to explore the The Telemark Canal ©Visittelemark
ranges of handicraft, get a glimpse of the living
traditions that and own language, will find them-
selves surrounded by opportunities to explore,
learn and take part.
Lillesand, Norway ©Navn Navnesen
Underwater restaurant Under ©Magnus Furset
Facts
• Duration: 26th–29th of March 2020
• Organiser: Northern Norway Tourist Sokki Adventure
Board, www.nordnorge.com Join reindeer herder Aslak Sokki and his tamed
sledge reindeer, listen to his stories in the
• Tour conductor: Ms. Katja Pettersen Trasti & Trine traditional Sámi tent called Lavvo while tasting
katja@nordnorge.com Welcome to the good life here in the arctic: dog some of the local Sámi cuisine. Join him for a ride
Tel.: +47 916 25 408 sledding in the magnificent Finnmark landscape with his reindeers on a sledge.
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing and authentic, local and unique cuisine. Here they www.sokkiadventure.no
live and work in close contact with the elements.
• Target groups: FITs and smaller groups www.trastiogtrine.no Juhls Silvergallery
interested in local culture and food, Delve into an oasis of inspiration and contrasts,
world heritage and nature-based soft Sami Siida containing fantastic jewellery designed and hand-
activities – live like a local Genuine experience of Sami culture, traditions made in the heart of the Inner Finnmark inspired
• Max. participants: 15 and way of life in Alta. by the Sámi culture and nature of the Finnmark
www.samisiida.no plateau, a lovely chosen selection of handicraft
• Min participants: 6 from all Scandinavia and an architecture that has
its very own history.
Programme may be subject to change www.juhls.no/
28 29Highlights on pre-tour G Accommodation on pre-tour G
Sámi Dáiddaguovddáš Alta
Dive into the contemporary art expressions of the Sorrisniva
younger Sámi generation at the contemporary art Sorrisniva 20
centre in Karasjok. NO-9518 Alta
http://samidaiddaguovddas.no/en/ Tel.: +47 78 43 33 76
info@sorrisniva.no
Karasjok Camping www.sorrisniva.no
Accompany Silje Halonen on a storytelling
evening tour giving you a glimpse of the Sámi Bjørnfjell lodge
mythology around a cosy bonfire and who knows, Nordelvdalen 200, Rafsbotn
maybe even lady Aurora Borealis cares to join and NO-9517 Alta
listen. Tel.: +47 906 99 741
www.karacamp.no/ post@bjornfjell.com Lindesnes Lighthouse © Thomas Rasmus Skaug
www.bjornfjell.com
Kven Institutt
Explore the culture and history of the Kven Karasjok
minority of Norway at their very own institute in Scandic Karasjok
Porsanger. Leavnnjageaidnu 49
www.kvenskinstitutt.no/ NO-9730 Karasjok
Phone +47 78 46 89 00 Flights
Juga brewery & Rydningen mat (Antique store) karasjok@scandichotels.com
A brewery with coastal Sámi spirit and local arctic www.scandichotels.com/hotels/norway/karasjok/ Thursday 26th of March:
ingredients accompanied by local cuisine from Latest arrival at Alta Airport: 20:25.
Rydningen farm in antic surroundings, an
experience for all of your senses Please allow approx. 1,5 hrs for check-in/
www.facebook.com/pages/category/ transfer in Oslo.
Wine--Beer---Spirits-Store/Juga-mikrobryg-
geri-1923811241245470/ Flight to Alta must be booked and paid for
https://antikstore.no/om-oss by each participant.
Sunday 29th of March:
18:05 Dep. Lakselv Airport with WF957
18:55 Arr. Tromsø Airport Langnes
19:45 Dep. Tromsø Airport Langnes with
SK4587
22:00 Arr. Trondheim Airport Værnes
This flight will be booked by Innovation
Norway and will be invoiced with a cost of
Porcelain museum, Porsgrunn © Visit Telemark NOK 2.710,- plus 25 % VAT.
See additional information on page 2.
Escape Room Telemark © Visit Telemark
Lindesnes Lighthouse keeper, Kjell Olsen © Thomas Rasmus Skaug
30 31Post-tour H Highlights on post-tour H
Oslo Region – the home
Svalbard
Northern Norway
of the greatest Vikings,
explorers and artists Sneak peak in the new Munch Museum in Oslo
(opens spring 2020)
Edvard Munch is one of the most renowned
(Oslo Region)
figures in art history. When the new Munch Visit Kistefos and the newly opened museum
Museum opens in the spring 2020, his artistry The Twist
Central Norway will finally get the space it deserves. Across 13 A symbiose between industry, sculpture and art.
floors, visitors will be able to see more of Munch The history of Kistefos started with the old wood
Description than ever before, and masterpieces such as The pulp mill more than 100 years ago. The industrial
Eastern Norway
Scream will always be on display. history is a running theme throughout the park
Fringed by forests, ringed by hills, surrounded https://munchmuseet.no/en/ and is inextricably linked to Kistefos` history. The
Fjord Norway
by lakes, Norway’s capital Oslo is something of river Randselva runs through the entire area and
an undiscovered gem. Join us on a tour into the Oslo
was in the early days the very foundation for the
taste, culture, art and history of the Oslo Region, industry at the site. Today, it materializes as a
Southern Norway
in close encounter with the spectacular and beautiful and soothing signature.
unspoilt nature, challenging activities and the www.kistefosmuseum.com/om-oss/om-kistefos
local culture and way of life.
Ramme Farm @Akershus Reiselivsråd
Skrik 1910 @Munch Museum
Facts
• Duration: 2nd-5th of April 2020
• Organisers: Visit Oslo Region,
www.visitoslo.com/en/osloregion/ Exclusive tour at the ecological Ramme Farm
• Tour conductor: Ms. Renate Jacobsen with the spectacular art gallery (E. Munch a.o),
renate@visitfredrikstadhvaler.com the beautiful park and the hotel (opens spring
Tel.: +47 994 91 836 2020)
www.ramme.no/no/
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing
• Target groups: FITs and small groups
• Max. participants: 15
• Min participants: 6
Programme may be subject to change
Kistefos Museum ©Big Dezeen
32 33Highlights on post-tour H Accommodation on post-tour H
Fredrikstad
Quality Hotel Fredrikstad
Nygata 2-6
The old town of Fredrikstad NO-1607 Fredrikstad
The star-shaped old town of Fredrikstad Tel.: +47 69 39 30 00
founded in 1567 is the best preserved fortress q.fredrikstad@choice.no
town in Northern Europe. The town gives you a www.nordicchoicehotels.com/quality/quality-ho-
sense of history, but it is no museum – people tel-fredrikstad/?_ga=1.179603044.1380514414.141
live and work here. The quarter is home to many 7794243
galleries, craftsmen and cosy shops, restaurants
and cafes. Hønefoss
www.visitoestfold.com/en/fredrikstad-and-hvaler/ Klækken hotel
Hadelandsveien 386 Pacific Oysters in the Oslo Fjord ©visitfredrikstadhvaler
NO-3514 Hønefoss
Tel.: +47 32 14 00 00
salg@klaekken.no
www.klaekken.no
Drøbak
Oscarsborg Fortress Hotel
1443-Oscarsborg
Tel.: +47 64 90 40 00 Flights
oscarsborg.festning@festningshotellene.no
https://festningshotellene.no/oscarsborg-hotel-re- Thursday 2nd of April:
sort/en/ 08:20 Dep. Trondheim Airport Værnes
with WF481
09:30 Arr. Torp Airport Sandefjord
Viking Planet ©Viking Planet
This flight will be booked by Innovation
Norway and will be invoiced with cost of
NOK 1.235,- plus 25 % VAT.
Sunday 5th of April:
Earliest departure from Oslo Airport at:
Harvest Pacific oysters in the Oslo Fjord 09:00.
The oysters that are most common in the Oslo
fjord are actually not supposed to be there. They Return flight from Oslo must be booked
originate from the Pacific Ocean, brought here and paid for by each participant.
Old Town Fredrikstad ©Sten Helberg
for aquaculture and by ballast water. The Pacific
oyster is bigger than the Norwegian one, which See additional information on page 2.
is rare to find these days and should be left alone.
The Pacific oysters are taking over the local
Visit Viking Planet biodiversity because they cover large stone areas
The first digital Viking museum in the world. The where you would normally find other, more local
Viking planet is a 1600 square meter digital shells.
museum located next to the Oslo city hall. This is
the first of several Viking planets to be launched We harvest them and hand them over to a
in Norway and abroad in the years to come. A restaurateur, who already has prepared a meal
digital portal to the Viking age, the Viking planet with oysters steamed, fried or raw, with small
offers a variety of unique experi-ences based on pieces of fresh rhubarb and apple vinegar. We
the Viking heritage of Norway, more than a enjoy the meal on the beach, with a glass of wine. Klækken Hotel ©Klækken Hotel
thousand years ago.
https://thevikingplanet.com By joining this tour and promote the product you
contribute to limit the spread of the Pacific
oysters in Norway.
34 35Post-tour I Highlights on post-tour I
Amazing view in
Svalbard
Northern Norway Tour de Silver Mines - Kongsberg
Join a train ride to the King’s mine that takes you
Southern mountains 342 meters below the surface and 2,3 km into the
mountain.
of Norway https://norsk-bergverksmuseum.no/en/visitor-in-
formation/guided-tours/the-silvermines-3/
(Telemark / Buskerud)
Take a look at Destination Gaustas great
upgrades and development:
Central Norway
Ski activities at Gausta
Description Alpine or cross country
Eastern Norway
https://gausta.com/gausta-skisenter/
Soft nature-based activities, great histories and
Fjord Norway
local food in Southern Norway Ice bath and floating sauna at Gaustablikk
Oslo
https://gausta.com/see-do/year-round/float-
Visiting Southern mountains of Norway ing-sauna/
Southern Norway
(Telemark and Buskerud) is nature-based
activities, world known history and great, local
food. This trip will give your clients an amazing
mountain view achievable for everyone, soft
hiking experiences combined with great stories,
comfortable accommodation and culinary
experiences. Easy to reach for our European
guests.
For tour operators serving FITs or groups with
Gaustatoppen ©Visittelemark
nature-based activities, local food, historical
Vemork power station ©Bjørn Harry Schønhaug
tourists.
View from Gaustatoppen ©Visittelemark
The giant sun mirrors at Rjukan
We take a moment to hear the story about the
Facts
sun mirrors at Rjukan, bring sundown to Rjukan
Square deep down in the valley during winter
• Duration: 2nd–5th of April 2020
months, when it is normally shady.
• Organiser: Visit Telemark, Sunrise at Gaustatoppen – explore the secret https://www.visitnorway.com/listings/the-giant-
www.visittelemark.com tunnel sun-mirrors-in-rjukan/3632/?lang=uk
• Tour conductor: Kjetil Østlie Telemark’s majestic mountain towers at 1883
metres above sea level. Gaustatoppen is one of Vemork Power Plant - Heavy Water Sabotage
Tel.: +47 907 54 292
Norway’s most characteristic mountain peaks History / UNESCO World Heritage - The Rjukan–
kjetil@visittelemark.no
regarded as the most beautiful one. Panorama Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing. view of Southern Norway, able to see a sixth of This is where Norsk Hydro revolutionised food
all of Norway. Experience Gaustabanen up to the production globally by creating fertilizer. During
• Target groups: Tour operators serving
top, a cableway build by the military inside of the WW2 the famous sabotage of the production of
FITs or groups with nature-based activi
mountain, which now is open for tourists. Near heavy water took place at Vemork, Rjukan. We
ties, local food, historical tourists
the top lies Gaustatoppen’s tourist cabin. will walk parts of the sabotage trail and visit the
• Max. participants: 15 #epicmoment heavy water cellar.
• Min. participants: 8 www.visitnorway.com/listings/gaustatop- www.visitnorway.com/listings/vemork/1452/
pen/1467/
Programme may be subject to change
36 37Highlights on post-tour I Accommodation on post-tour I
Rjukan
Winter activities in Vrådal Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell
Vrådal is an all-year tourist destination with Kvitåvatnvegen 372
activities for the whole family such as hiking, golf NO-3660 Rjukan
course beautifully situated on an island in lake Tel.: +47 35 09 14 22
Nisser, canoeing, fishing, sightseeing and gaustablikk@gaustablikk.no
swimming. The veteran boat M/S Fram sails from https://gausta.com/accommodation/gaustab-
May to October. likk-hoyfjellshotell/
The ski resort has 18 runs totalling 15 km and 8
lifts, including a chair lift with 8 seats. Vrådal is Vrådal
a ski resort for the whole family with runs for all Straand Hotel
levels. Kviteseidvegen 1698
http://alpin.no/about-the-ski-center?lang=en NO-3853 Vrådal The boat Fram in Vrådal ©Visittelemark
Tel.: +47 35 06 90 00
sigrid@straand.no
Vest Telemark Museum / Eidsborg Stave church. https://straand.no/?lang=en
With Norway’s oldest pagan wooden building
from 1167 and the famous stave church dated
back to the 13th century.
https://www.visittelemark.com/things-to-do/ Flights
west-telemark-museum-eidsborg-p515293
Thursday 2nd of April:
09:20 Dep. Trondheim Airport Værnes
with SK347
10:20 Arr. Oslo Airport
This flight will be booked by Innovation
Norway and will be invoiced with a cost of
NOK 1.235,- plus 25 % VAT.
Sunday 5th of April:
Earliest departure from Torp – approx. 13.00
Earliest departure from OSL – approx. 15.00
(direct train from Torp to OSL approx. 2 hrs.)
Return flight must be booked and paid for
by each participant.
See additional information on page 2.
Hiking in Vrådal ©Visittelemark
Floating sauna at Gaustablikk ©Visittelemark
Eidsborg stave church ©Visittelemark
38 39Post-tour J Highlights on post-tour J
Cultural & culinary
Svalbard
Northern Norway Ryfylke
Enjoy a Fjord Cruise on the Lysefjord and feast
spring awakening in your eyes on the majestic Preikestolen which
seems to reach into the sky above. We also take
Fjord Norway you to Vagabond’s Cave and tell you the legend of
this mysterious opening in the mountain. Enjoy
the striking scenery from the comfort of the
(Fjord Norway)
boat’s sheltered cabin, with panoramic windows
all around, or venture out on the spacious
Central Norway sundeck.
Description Afterwards we’ll take you to the Preikestolen
Eastern Norway
Fjellstue for some Outdoor Cooking in the wild
“To Go Viking” was originally an expression used nature. After a little hike to Refsvatnet we take
Fjord Norway
by Scandinavians to describe traveling overseas. canoes to get to the ”Water Camp” for the
Fjord Norway is an all year destination, famous Oslo
cooking.
for its beautiful summer season when the fjords
Southern Norway
are full of colours and the days never seem to
end. If you want to experience a time of year that
truly brings forward the authentic toughness of
what Fjord Life is all about then you need to come
and join us during our Go Viking season: Go Viking
in the fjords between October and April. Because
then you can explore the awe-inspiring nature
and landscape that our Viking ancestors enjoyed.
We invite you to explore Fjord Norway during the
Langfoss waterfall © Mattias Fredriksson
spring season as we are travelling from the
Destination Ryfylke to the coastal city Haugesund
until we finish in Stavanger.
Outdoor cooking ©Outdoorlife Norway
Preikestolen ©Moxey
Facts
• Duration: 2nd–5th of April 2020
• Organiser: Fjord Norway,
www.fjordnorway.com
• Tour conductor: Kristina Bieda
Tel.: +47 480 00 907
kristina@fjordnorway.com
We’ll continue on the Norwegian Scenic Route Visit Haugesund
• Clothing: Warm and leisurely clothing. Ryfylke which is full of contrasts, from high bar- This is the area where Vikings used to live and
Wind and waterproof jacket/rain coat ren mountains to lush hillsides and deep fjords. where the Viking Kings had their Royal seat. In
and solid shoes for outdoor activities. Haugesund and its surroundings you will
• Target groups: This post-tour is based We will stay the night at the family run Ryfylke experience the best of what Norway has to
on cultural and culinary experiences Fjordhotel, which attaches great importance to offer. Fjord, waterfall, coast- and city culture,
suitable for operators working with personal service, good food and pleasant the unique Viking history and idyllic islands are
groups and FIT surroundings for its guests. among the attractions you will find in this region.
https://rodne.no/en/fjordcruise/lysefjord-pre-
• Max. participants: 20 ikestolen/ Experience wonderful Åkrafjord on a Fjord cruise
• Min participants: 10 www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com with MS „Stein Viking“. This is how you get the
www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/routes/ryfylke best view towards the huge number of attrac-
Programme may be subject to change https://preikestolenfjellstue.no/wa- tions offered by Åkrafjord. There could not be
ter-camp/?lang=en bigger contrasts between farms without road
connections, naked rock walls and fertile cultured
40 41Highlights on post-tour J Accommodation on post-tour J
landscapes, discoveries from the Stone Age and house, a new Virtual Reality-based attraction, we Sand in Ryfylke
small power stations. The highlight of this cruise will hear and experience the great sagas about Ryfylke Fjordhotel
is the view towards Langfoss waterfall, which has “Harald Fairhair”, Norway’s first king who unified Verven 9A
an impressive drop height of 612 metres. Norway to one kingdom in 872. The last battle NO-4230 Sand
took place near Stavanger. We will also visit the Tel.: +47 52 79 27 00
Afterwards we’ll enjoy a wonderful meal with memorial “Three swords in stone” at Hafrsfjord. ryhotell@online.no
exciting local food in the beautiful surroundings http://ryfylkefjordhotel.no/en/
of Eljervik farm while listening to the roar from For lunch we’ll enjoy a view over the harbour at
the waterfall! In Eljervik you’ll find room for Bølgen & Moi. After lunch we’ll learn more about Haugesund
relaxation, reflection or creative activities. Stavanger’s history as the “oil capital” by a guided Scandic Maritim
tour at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. In Åsbygata 3
Haugesund is home to the Haugesund Theatre, the evening you’ll prepare your dinner yourselves: NO-5528 Haugesund
which is one of Norway’s national institutional Social Cooking (and Taste of Norway) wants to Tel.: +47 52 86 30 00 Social cooking with Marialaura ©Social Cooking
theatres and only works with artists on a high gather people around the kitchen table and share post@hotelmaritim.no
professional level. We invite you to see parts of the passion for food. We want to show the best of https://hotelmaritim.no/?lang=en
two different plays that are both suitable for an local products, cook traditional dishes and share
international audience: Henrik Ibsen’s “Brand” them all together for a dinner. Stavanger
and “Halvs saga – a Viking play”. You will also www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/top-attrac- Scandic Stavanger City
learn about local food traditions at a culinary tions/old-stavanger Reidar Bergesgt. 9
workshop at Brovingen Mat & Vin. www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/see-and-do/ NO-4013 Stavanger Flights
www.aakrafjorden.no/en viking-house-p4791683 Tel.: +47 21 61 52 00
https://haugesundteater.no www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/top-attrac- stavangercity@scandichotels.com Thursday 2nd of April:
http://langfoss.com/en_bevertning.html tions/swords-in-rock https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/norway/ 07:00 Dep. Trondheim Airport Værnes
https://en.visithaugesund.no/food-and-drink/ www.norskolje.museum.no/en/ stavanger/scandic-stavanger-city with SK4489
brovingen-mat-and-vin-p962423 www.regionstavanger-ryfylke.com/see-and-do/ 08:10 Arr. Stavanger Airport Sola
social-cooking-p3175173
Region Stavanger This flight will be booked by Innovation
In Stavanger we’ll enjoy some city sightseeing Norway and will be invoiced with a cost of
including a walk through Old Stavanger which NOK 1.325,- plus 25 % VAT.
consists of 173 wooden houses. In the Viking
Sunday 5th of April:
Earliest departure from Stavanger: 09.50
Return flight must be booked and paid for
by each participant.
See additional information on page 2.
Seafood at Brovingen restaurant ©Brovingen Norwegian Petroleum Museum ©Espen Grønli
Brovingen restaurant ©Brovingen
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