Unique Excursions for Summit Delegates!
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register for all
the included
excursions and
adventures
click here
or contact Amber
Silvey at
amber@adventuretravel.biz.
Recently elected
the most
beautiful town
in Norway, Ålesund, will
give you a
fabulous and
intriguing
midnight
experience. At
the very
entrance to the
famous Norwegian
fjords lies a
picturesque town
surrounded by
water. Ålesund
was rebuilt in
the beautiful
Art Nouveau
style after a
dramatic fire a
hundred years
ago, and is a
perfect location
for unique
adventures all
year around!
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Arrival
Ålesund
Bus with
guides
for
history/stories
through
the
streets
and up
to ”Fjellstua”
restaurant
on Mount
Aksla |
Fjellstua/Aksla
with
champagne
and
finger
food
Spectacular
view of
Ålesund
by night
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Walking
the
stairs
down to
the city
park.
Torches
lights
up the
path and
stairs.
Walking
with
lighted
torches
through
the
streets
and back
to
Hurtigruten.
Theatrical
play in
between
the Art
Nouveau
houses
in
downtown
Ålesund. |
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Farewell
at the
pier
(with
stands
and gift
bags
distributed) |
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the included
excursions and
adventures
click here
or contact Amber
Silvey at
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 The
first people came to Lofoten about
6,000 years ago. Lofoten’s Stone Age
inhabitants survived on fishing and
hunting in an area which provided
good living. The Lofot Fisheries
early gained importance. King
Øystein considered these fisheries
to be of such significance that he,
as early as 1103, built a church in
Vågan, which at that time was the
base of the Lofot fisheries. In
about 1120, he also built the first
fishermen´s huts ever mentioned in
the Saga. Stockfish, produced from
spawning cod, was the staple good,
and it was sold to almost all of
Europe.
Today is the fishing industry still
important for Lofoten, but Lofoten
has also become a favoured island to
visit and explore because of the
spectacular nature and surroundings.
In November 2007 Lofoten was rated
to be the world’s third most
appealing island and the favourite
destination to visit for Norwegians.
We consider our self to be an
important destination for adventure
travel in Norway and are looking
forward showing parts of it to you!
You are welcome to join one of the
following events without charge.
www.lofoten.info
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Lofoten Nature
Lofoten Nature with its exhibitions
and multimedia presentations offers
detailed insight into the island’s
spectacular nature. The visitors
centre also brings news of sightings
and updates from ongoing research,
and has a lecture room and a library
with literature on the boreal and
arctic regions.
Photographer John Stenersen will
give you a guided tour of his
exhibition, and tell you all there
is to know about the unique Lofoten
Nature. You will also get a chance
to taste some of the delicious local
food made here in Lofoten.
Arrival in Svolvær:
6:30 pm
Walk to the exhibition:
5
min
Walk back to the ship:
8:15 pm
Departure from Svolvær:
8:30 pm
Capacity:
90
persons
www.lofotennature.com/en
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Welcome to Lofotr!
In Lofoten we find Lofotr The Viking
museum, where archaeologists have
excavated the largest Viking Age
house ever to be found. When you
enter the Viking Chieftain’s house,
it is like being transported back to
the Viking Age. Light flickers from
the hearths and gleams from the
ceiling lamps, the pleasant smell of
wood tar fills the air, and the
smell of broth pervades.
The farmstead belonging to one of
the mightiest of the North-Norwegian
chieftains was discovered during an
Inter Scandinavian research project.
The banqueting hall was a holy place
for the Vikings, and the scene of
religious and political rituals.
Today’s museum is built around an
impressive full-size reconstruction
(83 meters long). Unique artifacts
are exhibited.
The finds show that there was
contact with Germany, France and
England as early as the seventh or
eighth centuries.
The bus transport to the museum and
Stamsund will include a guided tour
with one of Lofoten’s guides who
will give you an insight into
Lofoten’s unique history and
culture. A hearty broth with
vegetables and lamb will be served
with a chunk of viking bread and
sour cream. The Chieftain welcomes
you to pay him a visit at Lofotr
Viking Museum!
Arrival in Svolvær:
6:30 pm
Bus to Borg, arriving at:
7:45 pm
Event:
1 h 45 min.
Bus to Stamsund:
9.30 pm
Arrival in Stamsund:
10 pm
Capacity:
45 persons
www.lofotr.no
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3. Aurora Borealis and the secrets
of the Lofoten Islands at Hov
 On
your way to Hov and Stamsund you
will be given an insight into the
myths and legends of the Lofoten
Islands. At Hov, on the island of
Gimsøya in Lofoten, you are invited
to a historical evening of
storytelling about the Viking Tore
Hjort who once lived at Hov and
fought with and against the
Norwegian kings. To make the stories
more vivid you, the guest, will have
the opportunity of being part of the
historical happening by joining in a
role-play. The story will be told
where it took place, for more than a
thousand years ago.
One of northern Norway’s most
spectacular natural phenomena is the
Aurora Borealis, the Northern
Lights. You will be given
information about it from Lofoten
polar light center, and hopefully we
will also get the chance of seeing
it since Hov is one of the best
places in Lofoten to observe it. If
not, we will show you a film and
pictures of it.
In order to give you a greater
experience of the life of the
Vikings, one of their favorite
dishes, a rich soup with vegetables
and lamb, will be served in cozy
surroundings in our Lavvo (Sami
tepee) or outside on one of the most
beautiful beaches in Lofoten,
weather permitting. Warm clothes
will be lent out free of charge.
Arrival in Svolvær:
6:30 pm
Bus to Hov:
35 min.
Arrival at Hov:
7:20 pm
Event:
1 h 30 min.
Bus to Stamsund:
9 pm
Arrival in Stamsund:
10 pm
Capacity:
98 persons
www.lofoten-golf.no
www.polarlightcenter.com
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Trip to Henningsvær
When the Coastal Voyage ship (Hurtigruten)
docks in Svolvær, our guide will
take you to Henningsvær by bus and
tell you about the history and
culture of the Lofoten Islands. In
Henningsvær you will be welcomed at
the Lofotens Hus gallery, where you
will be informed about nature,
history and culture in Lofoten. You
will also have the opportunity of
looking around the gallery, where
art by different artists from the
Norwegian Golden Age are on display.
A nice Norwegian meal will be
served, and before leaving for
Stamsund and returning to the ship,
you will see what the old fishing
village has to offer; small shops
with locally made handicraft, a
local candle maker's, ceramics,
glass-blowing and lots more. A nice
way to explore Lofoten!
Arrival in Svolvær:
6:30 pm
Bus to Henningsvær:
30 min
Arrival Henningsvær:
7:10 pm
Event:
1 h 40 min
Bus to Stamsund:
8:55 pm
Arrival in Stamsund:
10:15 pm
Capacity:
48 persons
www.henningsvar.com/sider/engindex.html
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To register for
all the included
excursions and
adventures
click here
or contact Amber
Silvey at
amber@adventuretravel.biz.
The
name Trondheim derives from the old
Norse Þróndheimr, meaning home of
the strong and fertile ones. The
city was founded by Viking King Olav
Tryggvason in 997 BC, and occupies a
special place in Norwegian culture
and history. Trondheim was the
nation's first capital, and
continues to be the coronation city
where Norway's Kings from Harald
Hårfagre (10th century BC) to King
Harald V (1991 -) have been crowned
and blessed. Situated by the
Trondheim fjord, it is surrounded by
lovely forested hills, with the Nidelva river winding through the
town.
Visit Trondeim is offering all
delegates of the ATWS-E their choice
of ONE of these exciting tours at no
charge.
All
delegates will meet first thing in
the morning and leave for their
adventure when the ship docks at
Trondheim. All transportation is
included.
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Busses and Visit
Trondheim
representatives/guides
will meet all
delegates at
Hurtigruten
harbor.
• Excursions
from 7:30am-10am
Learn more about Trondheim:
www.trondheim.no/engelsk/
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Ringve:
Norway’s national museum for music
and musical instruments with
collections from all over the world.
A special guided tour with musicians
that demonstrate a selection of
instruments. Small concert with
coffee & Norwegian waffles served.
www.ringve.no
www.sansogsamling.no
Vacancies:
75
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Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum:
Cultural history museum surrounding
the ruins of King Sverre’s Medieval
Castle. Large open air museum with
wooden architecture and environments
from Trøndelag region.
Special arrangement with Gregorian
music and song in Haltdalen Stave
Church, activities in the houses and
a walk up to the castle. Coffee &
Norwegian waffles served.
www.sverresborg.no
Vacancies:
75
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Nidaros Cathedral:
The world’s northernmost gothic
cathedral, build on top of Olav the
Holy’s grave.
Visit to the Arch Bishops home,
museum, and an exhibition of the
Crown Jewels.
www.nidarosdomen.no
Vacancies:
75
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City Walk:
Test drive the world’s only bike
lift!
Walks through old town, Bakklandet,
with old wooden houses and a
charming atmosphere. Parts of
Bakklandet is restored and renovated
for use as residential housing. See
Old City Bridge (Lykkens Portal –
The Portal of Happiness) built in
1681. Continue walking over to
Kristiansten Fortress where you can
experience a fantastic view of the
city and fjord below. Coffee &
Norwegian waffles served at a cosy
restaurant.
www.kristiansten-festning.no
www.trampe.no
Vacancies:
100
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