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Experience the Oslo region – where winter is cool

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Norwegian’s 75 routes to Oslo Airport give you easy access to Oslo and the surrounding region. From Oslo Airport it is only 19 minutes by train to Oslo, and there is also a wide network of public transport to all parts of the Oslo Region. If you prefer to travel by car, there are five car rental companies located at the airport. For more information, see www.osl.no

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Despite short daylight hours and low temperatures during the winter months there is nothing cosier than relaxing in front of a warm, roaring fire, enjoying a spa treatment in

beautiful surroundings or indulging in a delicious candle lit dinner after a day filled with activities.

In the Oslo Region, winter is not cold- it is cool Crisp, fresh, clean air and wintery calmness surrounds you. Snow covers alpine slopes and cross country tracks from November to April, letting you discover the pleasures of skiing and snowboard-ing as well as numerous other winter activities.

With cultural pursuits and ski slopes close by, modern city architecture and breathtaking Norwegian landscape with mountains, forests, lakes and rivers, city break or country break – whichever you prefer – the Oslo Region has it all! Direct flights from most European cities bring you to Oslo International Airport; many of these flights take less than two hours. From the airport, train and bus connections will take you to all resorts and towns in the Oslo Region.

It takes only 30 minutes by public transport to get from Oslo city centre to the ski arena and cross country tracks at Holmenkollen and Oslo Winter Park, Tryvann. Outside of Oslo, five ski resorts and 1,500 km of cross country tracks make the Lillehammer region an Eldorado for winter sports. Tobogganing and bob sleigh rides in the former Olympic tobogganing slopes situated in Oslo and Lillehammer guarantee adrenalin kicks and high speed adventures. Norefjell offers the perfect combination of skiing and well-being. There are unique nature experiences like ice fishing, dog sledding and snowshoe tours also available. The Oslo Region offers fantastic opportunities for anyone wishing to take a winter break like no other filled with adventure, beautiful scenery and action-packed, high-speed activities.

Accommodation? From family style to luxury, high-class spa hotels – in the Oslo Region you will find the exact type of accommodation you are loo-king for, at good quality and reasonable rates. Check out the vari-ous packages and special winter offers at www.visitosloregion.com.

So slope off for a Nordic adventure that will live in your memories long after the snow has melted.

Thank you for reading this and a very warm welcome to the Oslo Region!

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Jörgen LjunggrenChairman of the steering groupOslo Region Marketing Project

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The Oslo Region – Skiing Eldorado page 06

Other Winter Activities page 12

Accommodation page 16

The Winter Olympic Trail page 20

Region Oslo and Akershus page 25

Region Lillehammer page 33

Region Hedmark page 43

Region Norefjell page 53

Travel Facts and Events page 57

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This brochure is produced by the Oslo Region Marketing Project (ORMP) in co-operation with Cox advertising agency.

The purpose of the Oslo Region Marketing Project is to finance and imple-ment joint marketing activities to increase the number of foreign visitors to the Oslo Region travelling by air to Oslo International Airport. The joint marketing efforts come in addition to marketing activities carried out by the individual companies, airlines, destination management companies, Oslo International Airport and Innovation Norway. Oslo International Airport is the initiator and main partner of the project. Other participants are hotel

chains, regional and local authorities, destination management companies and transporters. The ORMP cooperates with airlines operating at Oslo International Airport and Innovation Norway. For information about the Oslo Region Marketing Project, please contact the project office.

Contact addressVisitOSLO AS, Grev Wedels plass 4, N-0151 Osloproject manager: Renate Digranes-Boesephone: + 47 23 10 62 00 (-55 dir.)mail: [email protected]

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Lillehammer, Hafjell, Trysil, Norefjell, Oslo Winterpark Tryvann and Hurdal ski centre – six remarkable ski resorts which make the Oslo Region one of the most exciting skiing arenas after the Alps. The Oslo Region is very easy to reach with direct flight con-nections from many European cities; journey times are short, often taking you directly to the winter resorts from Oslo International Airport. Car rental services are also available, should you prefer to travel individually.

Long seasons, fewer queues and ultimate funSnow cover is guaranteed from late November to April, making the ski-ing season intense and long las-ting. Lifts, elevators and cabin gondolas take you up to the mountain tops, quickly and effici-ently, allowing you to spend more time skiing and less time waiting in lengthy queues. Twilight skiing on floodlit slopes makes your Nordic winter adventure complete. The ski resorts provide slopes for beginners, family skiers and adventure seekers. Ski schools and ski guides await those who want to improve their downhill skiing or learn more about specialized ski-ing techniques, for example the elegant Telemark skiing. You can hire skiing equipment in all of the

Guaranteed snow cover and a long skiing season – within a short distance from the Oslo Airport.

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aforementioned ski resorts and ski in – ski out is a service offered by many hotels in the Oslo Region.

Ski packagesThe hotels and ski resorts offer various good quality and reasonably priced ski packages, which include accommodation and ski passes. One such example is a ski pass that gives access to all five ski areas in the Lillehammer ski region. The Oslo ski package offers you accommodation, a ski

pass for the Oslo Winter Park Tryvann and an Oslo Pass, which gives you access to all museums and tourist attractions in town. Find these and many more offers at www.visitosloregion.com. Remarkable snow conditions, quality accommodation and ski packages to suit everyone´s needs – the Oslo Region can provide you with a wonderful, overall ski-ing experience. Why not come and see for yourself?

“Norwegians are born with skis on their feet.” Not true, of course, it’s actually a popular quote to describe the strong relationship that Norwegians have with their national sport. It is a historic fact that skiing was developed many thousand years ago somewhere in Scandinavia. In ancient times, people discovered that it was a lot easier, sometimes essential to use planks of wood to move over the snow rather than attempting to step on it and sinking instantly. People went hunting or moved from one place to another by using wooden boards tied to their feet and a pole to push themselves forward across the snow; this gave birth to the modern form of skiing that we are familiar with today.

The cradle of modern skiing Even today, experts are trying to discover where exactly skiing was invented. What we do know is that many techniques of modern skiing were developed in Norway such as cross country and ski jumping: downhill and slalom followed soon after. Competitions were held to define the stron-gest, fastest and most skilled skiers. Ski

resorts were founded, ski schools were established and techniques and equipment improved. Skiing became so popular that it is now the most well practiced sport in Norway. Today, the ski resorts in Norway, especially those in the Oslo Region are widely known for their high quality slopes, tracks, snowboard features and state-of-the-art technical equipment. In the Oslo Region, high quality hotels and pleasant Norwegian hospitality guarantee an excel-lent winter vacation.

Cross country, the most original way of skiing Moving from one point to another over short or long distances was the original idea of cross country skiing. Today, cross country is a lifestyle for most Norwegians, adults and children alike. Whether it be a quick training trip after work, a weekend activity with the family or a long tour in stunning surroundings, cross country skiing suits even the most inexperienced of skiers.

Throughout the winter, the ski resorts in the Oslo Region provide thousands of kilometres of perfectly prepared cross country

tracks, offering a fantastic skiing experi-ence in wonderful surroundings. Most of the hotels in the Oslo Region are situated very close to the cross country trails, lead-ing you from your doorstep onto an intri-cate trail through forests or around lakes. In Oslo, you can get to the tracks of the Nordmarka forests, Holmenkollen and Oslo Winter Park, Tryvann using fast, regular public transport services.

The best places to learn about the his-tory of skiing in Norway are: the Ski Museum at Holmenkollen, the Olympic Museum at Lillehammer and the Ski Museum in Trysil.

For more information about cross country skiing in the Oslo Region visit www.visitosloregion.com.

A brief history of skiing in norwAy In ancient times it was a way to move from one place to another. But cross country skiing is still a popular activity in the modern Norway.

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Trysil:Some of the most talented snowboarders in the world are Norwegian – some of whom come from the remarkable winter resort of Trysil in the East of Norway. Trysil has an exceptional snowboard park for both beginners and skilled boarders. Rails, pipes and slopes are designed by snowboarders for snowboarders and guarantee perfect boarding and jibbing conditions.

Trysil takes special care to ensure inexperienced boarders get the most out of their trip. “Blåparken” – the Blue Park contains a

series of small jumps and rails and is designed for younger boarders or beginners, offering an environment to practice jump-ing, railing or other tricks and techniques before they progress onto the bigger slopes with blue and black runs.

Trysil also hosts snowboard events and competitions throug-hout the whole season, which thanks to the local climate, guaran-tees snow cover and perfect conditions from late November to April. www.skistar.com/en/Trysil

HafjEll/lillEHammEr rEgiOn:Visitors to Lillehammer can find numerous snowboarding facili-ties in the surrounding area which are known to be “boarder friendly”. Hafjell ski resort, located near the city of Lillehammer, to the north of Oslo, was the venue for the 1994 Winter Olympic alpine events. Hafjell offers fantastic skiing and snowboarding for all skiing levels, in magnificent surroundings. Hafjell has a desig-nated snowboard area, featuring a large jump, 100 m half-pipe with a 29 degree inclination, quarter-pipe, fun-box and slide. Equipment may be rented at Hafjell Ski Rental and the floodlighting illumina-tes the half-pipe until 4.30 p.m. during the dark months up until February. www.hafjell.no/en

With conveniently located snowboarding facilities in beautiful surroundings, why not arrange your next ”board meeting” in the Oslo Region? Here are three suggestions:

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OslO WinTEr Park Tryvann:Even in Norway´s capital, you will find exciting snowboard arenas.The terrain park in Oslo Winter Park Tryvann offers snowboard-ing enthusiasts five slopes and a chair lift as well as bus services to and from the facility. Rails, jumps, a half-pipe with various diffi-culty levels and a 5,5 meters high quarter-pipe promise challenges for both beginners and more experienced boarders. The arena is being re-developed this winter, to prepare for the upcoming, ulti-mate snowboard events: Snowboard trial World Championship 2011 and World Championships 2012!

Oslo Winter Park Tryvann hosts TAC, one of the greatest snowboard events in the world:TAC – The Oakley Arctic Challenge 2011 trial WorldChampionship will gather some of the best riders in the world forcompetition and fun in arctic surroundings. Established in 1999,TAC was created as an independent alternative to more estab-lished snowboarding events. TAC is owned by the legendary snow-boarder Terje Haakonsen. Terje fulfils the childhood dream of allsnowboarders and paves the way for the upcoming talents and progression of the sport. The event protects some key values; inde-pendence, creativity, progression, borderless, playfulness, socialand environmental responsibilities.

TAC 2011 is as well a TTR 6-star event as a trial world championship, and will include women riders. Due to the arena development it will only be a slopestyle format. The 2012 WorldChampionship in Oslo will in addition have the halfpipe format.

For information and booking: www.visitosloregion.com,www.tryvann.no, www.t-a-c.no,www.visitosloregion.com

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en kulturell møteplassGalleri Würth som skal fungere som en kulturell møteplass til glede for selskapets kunder, ansatte og et kunstinteressert publikum. Galleriet er åpent for publikum hele året.

”Enhver ny byggesten, ethvert nytt blikk på samtiden manifesterer seg gjennom dialog, hvor kunsten blir en global kommunikator og en aktiv historisk referanse. Min kunstsamling startet på 60-tallet med et bilde av Emil Nolde, men ettersom tiden gikk og samlingen ble større, var det et naturlig humanistisk ansvar å gjøre disse historiske refleksjonene på det 20. og 21. århundrenes kultur tilgjengelige for enhver”, uttaler Reinhold Würth.

Meningen med den norske kunstsatsingen er å gripe fatt i denne ideen og føre den videre gjennom Galleri Würth, hvor forskjellige kunstverk vil gjøres tilgjengelig og fremmes for offentligheten. Høstens utstilling er “ArnePaus. Smertedans - Hommage til Pina Bausch”.

et sted å slappe avGalleriet har en liten kafé med enkel servering og øl-/vinrett og en hyggelig shop. På varme dager er det også mulig å sitte utenfor og nyte været eller se på fontenen.

åpningstider:Mandag - torsdag: 12.00 - 19.00. Søndag: 12.00 - 18.00Fri adgang

Besøksadresse: Morteveien 12 (Gjelleråsen Næringspark), 1481 HaganTlf: 46 40 12 64 www.wuerth.no

Alle aktiviteter i Galleri Würth er prosjekter fra Würth Norge AS

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We are going to let you in on a secret: it is not true that all Norwegians are born with skis on their feet. For those who are not so steady when the ground is slippery, there are other activities without the risk of breaking a leg.Snowshoes – called truger - go back a long way in Norway. They are a simple but brilliant invention: a wooden frame attached to your boots forms a large surface on the snow, and enables you to walk on deep snow without going through and sinking into it. This invention is just as old as skis, and has been a popular winter sport for many years in the USA and Canada. Snowshoes have been forgotten for a long time in Europe, but they are making a comeback in Norway, and sales have increased rapidly in the last few years.

Good exerciseSnowshoes can be used in areas where skis are not suitable as a means of getting around.

The advantage of snowshoes is that you can go anywhere. You can walk on steep uphill slopes, on either soft or very hard snow and you are not dependent on prepared pistes.

It is also just as good exercise as skiing. If you use walking poles when walking in snowshoes, you activate the muscles in the upper part of the body. Without poles it is harder work to keep your balance, and you train the internal muscles.

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on snowshoes than skiing. But then there is time to enjoy the scenery. And you can be absolutely sure of avoiding injury. If you can lift your feet, you can walk in snow shoes.

On thick iceBy contrast, if you want to enjoy the coun-try without moving about much at all, we can recommend fishing on ice. The weather need not freeze far below zero before lakes and rivers freeze so you can walk safely on

the ice. The ice can normally bear your weight if the thickness is 15cm (6 inches) or more. (Check with local people all the same, and they can give tips about where you can really find fish.) Then you don’t need much apart from an ice drill to make a hole, a line and some bait. Plus a good deal of patience.

A fishing trip on the ice can be uncom-fortable if you get cold and wet. You must wear big, warm clothes, preferably a down

jacket or thermal suit. You also need some-thing to sit on – a rucksack with a seat, or perhaps simply a box. A camp mattress is also a good idea, and then it is easier to look down into the hole.

How to tempt the fishIn unfamiliar places it can be difficult to find the best spot to go fishing. One good trick is to look for earlier holes and settle yourself near them. If you are lucky, it means an expert has been fishing there before you. Fish feel comfortable near head-lands, bays and narrow straits in winter, or at the mouths of streams and rivers.

You can use various types of bait to lure fish to your hole. Sports shops often have a selection and can give advice. If you want to keep it simple, pop into a shop that sells food and buy some shrimps: shrimp tails are simply irresistible to many types of fish.

Once you have your fishing gear in order and have found a good place to fish, you simply have to drill a hole and get star-ted. To give the fish something extra temp-ting, you can drop a few shrimps into your hole a little while before you begin to fish. With a little luck, it will lure the fish to your hole, so they are waiting for you to offer them some more to eat.

While you are waiting for them to bite, get your fire lighted – so you can enjoy newly caught freshwater fish.

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In the Oslo Region you have a selection of Christmas markets to browse through. These range from cosy, old fashioned Christmas markets to designer markets – both of which provide an array of gifts and souvenirs for you to pick up for yourself or your family. These markets are open for visitors on certain days in November and December. Stall holders display their homemade products using materials such as glass, wool, leather, wood and iron. You can also taste traditional Norwegian food such as herring, dried ham, sausages, sweet jelly and marmalade surrounded by the smell of gingerbread and Christmas coo-kies. A warm glass of “gløgg”, a sort of mul-led wine, is also a must for any visitor.Many restaurants in the area serve traditio-nal Christmas fare, “julemat”, and invite you to savour their dishes including “lute-fisk”, “rakfisk” or “pinnekjøtt”. In Oslo you can take advantage of some of our special Christmas offers, participate in a Christmas

walk, set sail on a winter cruise. In Drøbak, you will find ”Julehuset”, the Christmas house, where you can experience Christmas all year long.

So why not come to the Oslo Region for a Christmas vacation to take in the fes-tive atmosphere and sample some of the delicious food we have to offer?

Julenissen, Father Christmas, Santa Claus – how does it all link up?In old times, people in Norway believed that the first owner of a farm lived forever. He was called “haugbonde” or “nisse”. At winter solstice, as well as on other impor-tant occasions around the year, it was very important not to forget “Nissen” during the celebration. Food was served to him, and presents were given to him, so that he would continue to protect people´s homes.Christian stories of course tell us about St Nicolaus, the bishop of Myra, the man who sold all his personal goods and even his

church´s silver in order to help poor people. And who is not familiar with the story of the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the new born Holy Child in Bethlehem?

Presents are an essential part of Christmas celebrations in Norway. And it is “Julenissen” whom the children are waiting for at Christmas Eve. Julenissen is the Norwegian Father Christmas or Santa Claus. As in other countries, he appears in his red suit with a big sack filled with pre-sents. At Christmas time, you can meet “Julenissen” almost everywhere in the Oslo Region, at the Christmas markets, shop-ping streets or maybe even in the slopes or ski tracks of the winter resorts. If you meet him, don´t forget to say “God Jul!”

For more information about Christmas in the Oslo Region, please visit:www.visitosloregion.com

god Jul – Merry ChristMAs! For many, Christmas is a magical time steeped in tradition and the Oslo Region offers the chance to experience these traditions with a Scandinavian touch.


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Christmas is a time for traditional food in Norway. While eating habits have become fairly international during the rest of the year, Norwegian food is what counts in the festive season.

The main celebration is on Christmas Eve. The menu will have been handed down for several generations and be based on the ingredients that are most readily available in the part of the country where the family has its origins. Foreign traditions like turkey have gained a foothold, but usually on other days over Christmas or on New Year’s Eve.

In Eastern Norway pork ribs, generally served with sausages and pork patties, are the usual Christmas dinner. Salted lamb ribs, consisting of salted, dried lamb that has been soaked and then steamed for a

couple of hours, are traditional in Western Norway. Lye fish is also a Christmas tradi-tion in the mainland of Eastern Norway and in Northern Norway. Lye fish is dried cod or other fish that has been soaked in water and then lye before being refreshed in water. In the south of the country, along the coast, many people eat boiled cod on Christmas Eve as they do during the rest of the year.

With the population becoming more mobile, Christmas traditions are now less dependent on geography, and in the Oslo Region you can sample Christmas food from all over the country in the run-up to Christmas. Most restaurants have a special Christmas menu during this period.

Norwegians like to celebrate with their own immediate family. Christmas dinner

usually starts once the church bells have rung Christmas in at 5 o’clock pm on Christmas Eve, and in some families the celebrations include dancing round the Christmas tree, while all families exchange Christmas presents afterwards.

A tAste of norwAy At ChristMAsIf you ask a Norwegian what he will be eating at Christmas, he won’t tell you what he’s planning this year, but what his family has every year.

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A modern hotel in a prime city-centre location may be your accom-modation of choice, or perhaps you would prefer to take a skiing vacation in the winter wonderland of Trysil staying at the Trysil Radisson Blu Hotel Resort: a luxurious, world famous chain which boasts an adventure pool and spa amongst its services. For a more traditional vacation why not try living in a Norwegian-style coun-try resort apartment which will act as the perfect base throughout your skiing adventure.

The choice is yours! In the Oslo Region, you can select from a great variety of hotels and other types of accommodation. Thon Hotels, Radisson Blu, Rica and Choice Hotels are the hotel chains present in the Oslo Region. All of them offer high standard facili-ties, good restaurants and friendly service, and endeavour to make your stay as perfect as possible.

At the ski resorts: Oslo Winter Park Tryvann, Lillehammer, Trysil, Hurdal and Norefjell, there are many hotels closely situated next to the ski slopes and offer ski in – ski out facilities. For exam-ple, Quality Resort Hotel Norefjell has well equipped ski rental, repair and prepping services, as well as storage rooms and other facilities included in their ski in-ski out service.

Booking and packages Check out our various offers and find the hotel that best suits you. You may want to take a look at our ski packages which allow you to

book a tailor-made, all-inclusive ski service that meets your require-ments. Bookings can be made by either going directly through the hotel websites or via your favoured destination’s websites.

For information and booking links, please visit www.visitosloregion.com. Welcome!

ACCoMModAtionNo winter vacation would be complete without a warm, comfortable and welcom-ing hotel in which to rest after a day on the slopes. The Oslo Region offers a multitude of hotels, guest houses and Scandinavian lodges to choose from.

Warmth and Christmas cheerTh is year’s Christmas program is as creative as it is traditional – with the combination of Bach and Mahler, music of the German instrument historian Praetorius played on the Swedish national instrument nyckel-harpa, and the happy union of traditional and composed music full of Christmas cheer and winter ambiance.Oslo Concert Hall, December 16th and 17th 17:30 and 20:00Michael Praetorius - Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungenJohann Sebastian Bach - From Christmas oratorium, Jauchzet, frohl...Lars-Erik Larsson - A winter taleGaute Storaas (arr.) - Nordic and Norwegian trad.Gustav Mahler (arr.) - Air and BadinerieFranz Gruber - Stille NachtL. Søraas - Nordic and Norwegian trad.Felix Mendelssohn - From LobgesangTerje Kvam (arr.) - Silesian trad.Rune Bergmann conductorÅshild Breie Nyhus nyckelharpa, Svein Tindberg narratorOslo Philharmonic Choir, Øystein Fevang conductor

Tickets: e-mail salgskontor@oslofi lharmonien.noTicketmaster (Billettservice) tel: (+47) 815 33 133Oslo Philharmonic’s sales offi ce tel: (+47) 23 11 60 60 Box offi ce, Oslo Conceret Hall tel: (+47) 23 11 31 11

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New Year celebration’Finally a festival which really swings’, proclaimed the international mu-sic press about Martin Fröst’s characteristic Winter Festival in Dalarne, Sweden. And, large parts of this concert concept stem from there. Alone at the podium with the orchestra, this clarinet virtuoso, conductor, and performer will create a sparkling performance. We dare to promise this without any reservations! Oslo Concert Hall, January 12th 19:30Göran Fröst - Klezmer dancesAaron Copland - Clarinet concertoAnders Hillborg - Clarinet concertoFredrik Högberg - Dancing with silent purposeJohannes Brahms - Hungarian dances nos. 1/4/6/12/13/14 and 21Artie Shaw - Clarinet concertMartin Fröst leader, soloist, narrator

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Oppdag det gode liv på landet sammen med oss!

God gjestepleie handler om å gjøre det hyggelig rundt seg. Vertskapets profesjonelle forhold til mat og drikke gjør at måltidene blir lange, gode og minnerike. Lokale råvarer benyttes flittig, Raumergården er medlem av Regional Matkultur og SPOR. Kombinert med inspirasjon fra det franske kjøkken og god vin fra den rikholdige vinkjelleren, er det duket for et spennende måltid enten du er her på KURS/KONFERANSE eller SELSKAP.

For våre gjester har vi anlagt en grønn park med dam og lysthus. Et sted for romantikk og refleksjon i en ellers travel hverdag.

Ring oss eller send en mail til [email protected] så skreddersyr vi ditt neste arrangement. Vi tar også imot bordreservasjoner for lunsj og middag i vår restaurant. Eller prøv våre temakvelder og vinsmakninger.

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Vi tilbyr aktiviteter for små og store grupper. Vi kan anbefale våre Matkurs, Spa eller trening For booking: 64 98 48 00 eller mail: [email protected]

Med vår unike beliggenhet kan vi tilby møterom med havutsikt og AV utstyr for kresne behov. Vi har 15 møterom og konferansekapasitet opp til 150 personer.

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Oscarsborg Fortress can offer:• Candle workshop

• Guest harbour

• Historical tunnel safari for children

• Defence Museum and guided tours

• Canons and interesting buildings

• ”Christmas at Oscarsborg”,

Sunday 5 December

Ferry departures approx. every hour from Drøbak

For more information, visit: www.oscarsborgfestning.no

Oscarsborg Fortress- A Good Place for Decision Making

Ever since the nineteenth century, Oscarsborg Fortress has been a place where important decisions have been made.

Take your team to Oscarsborg when you need to make your important decisions.

This idyllic island is only 30 minutes away from Oslo. The hotel offers excellent conference facilities for up to 150 people, and 89 hotel rooms in the former military camp facilities. This would be a unique venue for this year’s Christmas party.

We recommend dinner at the Main Fort, which dates back to 1853.

Please see www.oscarsborghotel.no for more information.

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No Norwegian has forgotten that IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch descri-bed the Olympic Games at Lillehammer in 1994 as ”the best games ever”, a distinction achieved by no Winter Olympics since.

National feeling blossomed during the Lillehammer games, greatly helped by the large number of medals won by Norwegian competitors. A total of 1737 competitors from 67 nations took part.

When Norway was the host nation for the first time in 1952, the Games were on a smaller scale, attracting 694 competitors from 30 countries.

But for Norway as a nation, the 1952 Olympic Games were no less important. The application to host the Games was sub-mitted in 1946 - a year after the end of World War II. There was no shortage of critical voices: didn’t Norway have enough to do rebuilding the country after the ravages of the war? Why should money be spent on a costly sporting event? The capital was faced with the enormous task of building housing, and both money and labour were in short supply.

The response was that precisely the Olympic Games would be a means of recon-structing the metropolitan area. Three Olympic Villages were built to accommo-date participants and officials, with their subsequent use being planned right from the outset. The visitors were housed in brand new buildings that would later be lived in by students and hospital staff. A 13-storey hotel, the largest in Scandinavia at the time, was built near the railway station in the functionalist style typical of the 1950s. When you leave Oslo Central Station, you

The winter Olympic trail

Norway has held the Winter Olympics twice. Winter visitors to the Oslo Region can still visit many of the facilities.

The 1952 games were in a smaller scale than 1994, but important by means of reconstructing Oslo after the war.

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can still see the hotel, now the Clarion Royal Christiania.

One of the arguments in favour of holding the 1952 Winter Games in Oslo was that there was guaranteed to be snow in February and a “compact event” with short distances between the various venues was preferred. The Bislett Stadium in the centre was the main arena and hosted the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as all the speed skating events. The most important sports facility was Holmenkollen, where major improvements were made to both

the ski jumping hill and the grandstands. Holmenkollen has re-emerged in a new guise this year and is definitly worth a visit.

Despite the compactness of the Games, com-petitors and spectators still had to do some tra-velling for the downhill and slalom events. The hills in Oslo did not have a large enough drop and the competitions were held in Norefjell. Roads were widened and ski lifts built for the runs at Norefjell. In this way the Olympic Games in Oslo also contributed to the development that led to Norefjell becoming the centre for alpine

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1952Host City: Oslo Nations: 30Athletes participating: 694 (585 men, 109 women)Events: 22 in 6 sportsOpening ceremony: February 14Closing ceremony: February 25Officially opened by: Princess RagnhildOlympic Torch: Eigil NansenAthletes Oath: Torbjørn Falkanger

1994Host City: Lillehammer Nations: 67Athletes participating: 1.737 (1.215 men, 522 women)Events: 61 in 6 sportsOpening ceremony: February 12Closing ceremony: February 27Officially opened by: HM King Harald V of NorwayAthletes Oath: Vegard UlvangJudges Oath: Kari KåringOlympic Torch: NRH The Crown Prince, Haakon

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More than 100 000 people watching the last competition in Holmenkollen 1952.

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sports that it is today. It is also part of the story that there was a shortage of snow at Norefjell in the winter of 1952. For a while it looked like the races would have to be moved to Western Norway, but fortunately it didn’t come to that.

It was 42 years later that the Olympic Games came back to the Oslo Region – this time to Lillehammer. Some events also took place in Hamar and Gjøvik. The subsequent use of the facilities was an important premise at the plan-ning stage. The Viking Ship and Olympic Amphitheatre in Hamar and Fjellhallen in Gjøvik brought great benefits to the areas north of Oslo in the years following the Olympic Games, making them a mecca for everyone who goes in for winter sports. Lillehammer is also home to

the Norwegian Olympic Museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the Winter Games from Chamonix in 1926 to the present day.

The Winter Games in Lillehammer were a great success. Sun, snow and enthusiastic spec-tators turned the games into a national festival. And Norwegian pride was also boosted by seven Norwegian gold metals, of course.

The two events are also a reminder of the technological development experienced by the world in four decades. For Oslo in 1952 large teams of telephone and telegraph operators were taken on to send results and press reports around the world. The 1994 Games were the first at which the results were posted live on the Internet.

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The Holocaust exhibition at Villa Grande tells the story of Nazi genocide and mass murder – with a special focus on Norway – through audio and visual images, documents and artefacts. Visitors are welcome to use the Center’s library or enjoy a cup of coffee in Kafé Villa Grande.

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Gustavas Culture Factory facilitates events, courses and celebrations for individuals, friends, families, institutions and companies. We do this in the home of the individual, the workplace or at Gustava Culture Factory.

We make packages according to wishes and needs from the costumers.

Currently you can choose (and mix!) courses and activities within the following categories: • Creative writing / communication • Drama / Theatre Sports • Creative crafts • Painting / drawing • Jewellery Design • Movement and relaxation • Salsa and reggaton

Gustava culture factory can also assist with cabaret performances, stand-up and hidden theater.

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oslo, the Winter capital of the World!

This affords its residents an excellent quality of life and offers great opportu-nities for winter fun. In Oslo, you can

experience a winter unlike any other city in Europe; go skiing in the morning, then spend the rest of your day taking in the cultural activities and atmosphere of the city centre. You can get to Oslo Winter Park, Tryvann from the city centre in less than half an hour, situated at an altitude of 525 metres above sea level this is the perfect location to partici-pate in some thrilling winter sports.

14 slopes – the longest of them 1 400 metres with a drop of 381 metres, 7 lifts and a snowboard terrain park with 50 hops, rails and a half pipe welcome ski and snowboard enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. You do not need to bring your own skis; ski and equipment rental service is provided. Ski instructors are on hand if you want to work on your skiing or snowboarding skills. Oslo Winter Park, Tryvann collaborates with five ski schools in the area, providing a variety of courses and training programs.

A long winter season is guaranteed; a powerful snow cannon system ensures snow on some of the slopes from the begin-ning of December until April. If you like to take things easy in the morning why not try something very Norwegian-twilight skiing. Oslo Winter Park Tryvann has installed floodlights on all slopes and offers after-noon and evening skiing 5 days a week.

Post-skiing?Oslo’s bustling nightlife offers countless bars, cafés and nightclubs to choose from with a friendly and inviting ambiance. Most

Ask anyone in Oslo, and they will all agree: one of the finest things about Oslo is that it is situated so closely to nature.

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bars and nightclubs in the centre are open until around 3 am. Many cafés and bars that serve food during the day, transform themselves into late night drinking joints at around 10 p.m: serving drinks with DJs playing the latest music.

Varingskollen alpine centreA special tip for families: visit Varingskollen, the alpine area 30 minutes north of Oslo.

Here you will find plenty of opportuni-ties for children, new beginners and skiers who like to take things easy – but also more


Take a 20 minutes bus ride out of Oslo heading west to Høvikodden and visit international exhi-bitions of great contemporary art at the Henie-Onstad Art Centre. Or head north to the birthplace of the Norwegian Constitution at Eidsvoll, where 112 men laid the foundation for

Norway as an independent nation in 1814. If you choose to turn south and take a 50 minutes bus ride you will find idyllic Drøbak, Oscarsborg Fortress and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Ås.

Throughout the year, the Akershus Region offers nature based activities and experiences tailored to your level of comfort and desire. The region provides a wide range of activities from fish-ing in the fjord, rivers and lakes to a quiet stroll along the fjord or a lake to enjoy nature’s tranquility.

Winter experiences at the Oslofjord The Oslofjord is usually associated with sun, summer and idyllic white villages – but, have you experienced the fjord during the winter? On a crisp, chilly winter day when the water is at its coldest and the fish usually at its best you go out on the fjord by boat. You will fish your own fish, cook it and enjoy it – This is what we call a real fishing trip ... Or join a seal safari on the Oslofjord with good friends or colleagues. Dressed in warm clothes suitable for a Norwegian winter day at sea, in fast-paced RIBs, the trip out to the seals at Mølen is a “joy ride”.

Akershus – Culture And nAture At the City bordersThe diversity, activities and proximity to the fjord and nature are some of the things that attract visitors who want to enrich a city break in Oslo with culture and nature experiences.

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Experience city break and ski break– all in one! Why not come to Oslo and try skiing in the Oslo Winter Park, Tryvann teamed with acapital city adventure? The package consists of hotel accommodation, the Oslo Pass and a Ski Pass at Oslo Winter Park Tryvann. The Ski Pass is valid for one day during your stay. You have also the possibility to rent ski equipment for one day (for alpine skiing or snowboarding), a chip card and a private ski lesson. You can pick up the ski equipment directly at Oslo Winter Park Tryvann. The Oslo Pass gives you free access to practically all muse-ums and tourist attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking on municipal parking lots and discounts on winter sightseeingtours, winter walks, car hire, ice skate hire etc. Price example: 2 nights at Rica G 20 Hotel from NOK 3 660,- (ca EUR 458,-) per double room incl breakfast, Oslo Pass and Ski Pass for one day.

For more information and booking:www.visitosloregion.com, www.visitoslo.com

Travelling form Germany?Take a Mini Cruise with Color Line and Hotel in Oslo. VisitOSLO and Color Line welcome you to their online booking service to arrange your accommodation in Oslo in combination with the luxurious Color Line Mini Cruise. We offer a broad variety of hotels from econ-omy to luxury class and access to all available cabin categories on the ferry, according to your preferen-ces. The package includes an Oslo Pass per person.

Price example: 2 nights at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Oslo from NOK 5 530,- (ca EUR 688,-) per double room incl breakfast, Oslo Pass and cruise Kiel-Oslo, Oslo-Kiel cabin cat i.

More information and booking: www.visitoslo.com, www.colorline.com

experienced skiers will find thrills: 5 slopes, 5 lifts and a great snowboard terrain park are at your disposal. There are playgrounds and small slopes for children, and small guests who like a little non-ski experience, can enjoy playing in the tobogganing area. Hungry or cold? Visit the cafeterias to load the batteries before you continue your day at Varingskollen!

More information: www.visitosloregion.com, www.varingskollen.no, www.tryvann.no

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Naturlig Lederskap is a company offe-ring everything from fast-paced adventures on the fjord to nature-based learning for groups and companies. Information and reservations: www.naturlig-lederskap.no

Oscarsborg Fjordservice helps you with charter boat and fishing. Guaranteed catch. For groups and businesses. Information and reservations: www.oscarsborgfjordservice.no RIB.no: Winter fjord experiences with RIB. Seal safari and fast-paced fun for groups and businesses. Information and reserva-tions: www.rib.no

Visit Hurdal ski centreHurdal lies in the heart of Eastern Norway, just 30 minutes north of Oslo Airport. Here, any outdoor enthusiast will be swept away by hills, forests and deep, deep snow. You can go ice fishing at Lake Hurdal, or go horse sledding in the woods or dog sled-ding on the frozen lake. Or, how about being towed by snowmobile before you enjoy fresh, hot coffee at a blazing fire in the forest? In winter, snow is normally abundant in Hurdal, offering great experi-ences for any ski buff.

Hurdal Ski Centre caters to all. Novices can practice their skills in a spacious nur-sery slope offering safe and open ‘test ground’ to gain experience. Experienced

skiers can choose from 3 lifts that lead to 9 slopes with conditions to suit all. Added to this are a large family area, a terrain park, several ‘big hops’ and rails. At night, 3 flood-lighted slopes are available, as well as the children’s slope, café, cross-country tracks, ski rentals, service and a shop. Children up to the age of 6 can access the centre free of charge.

Information and reservations: www.hurdalskisenter.no

Haraldvangen accommodation offersHaraldvangen is situated by idyllic Lake Hurdal and surrounded by forest and beau-tiful scenery. The hotel offers visitors the best experiences possible in Norwegian nature. Prices: NOK 775 (ca. € 97) (week-end), NOK 675 (ca. € 84) (weekday). Prices are per person per night, in a double occu-pancy room with dinner and breakfast included.

Information and reservations: Phone: 63 98 81 00 www.haraldvangen.no

Hurdalsjøen Hotel This is all you desire from a quality confe-rence hotel: a tranquil setting, contem-porary elegance, spectacular landscapes, and excellent customer service. In our restaurant we serve traditional Norwegian

food as well as gourmet dinners. The swim-ming pool and saunas gives you the relaxing touch to your stay. Prices: NOK 790 (ca. € 99) (week-end), NOK 790 (ca. € 99) (weekday).

Prices are per person per night, in a double occupancy room with dinner and breakfast included.Information and reservations: Phone: 63 95 96 00 www.hurdalsj.no

Hurdal ski packageHotel stay with dinner, breakfast and ski pass at Hurdal Ski Centre

When purchasing a hotel stay with half board (dinner and breakfast), a 20% discount off the Ski Pass price at Hurdal Ski Centre is offered. The offer requires that the ski pass is booked along with the hotel stay.

Horse - sleigh rides: Both Hurdalsjøen Hotel and Haraldvangen offer their guests sleigh rides as well as other winter activities. Minimum number of participants 4 persons. Price from NOK 200, - (ca. € 25) per person, please contact the hotel for reservation and information.

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Bente Skari is looking forward to welcoming sportsmen and spectators to Holmenkollen in February 2011.

“Holmenkollen is the third best-known sports centre in the world after Wimbledon and Wembley. Since it was rebuilt, Holmenkollen has become a super-modern facility that is just ideal for the World Skiing Championships. The Holmenkollen ski-jump has been one of the famous sights of Oslo for a long time, but it is not common knowledge that the capital of Norway has a unique location with as much as 2600 kilo-metres of prepared cross-country ski runs in the region. The countryside around Oslo is a para-dise for winter enthusiasts with or without skis. Bente Skari and her husband often take their three children out to enjoy its natural beauty.

“We light a fire and cook sausages a stone’s throw from our home, or we drink our cocoa at one of the fantastic attractions in the area. Whether we spend one hour or three getting there makes no difference. We enjoy ourselves,” she says. It is hardly surprising coming from someone who could almost ski before she could walk.

Still in the leadIf anyone was really born with skis on, then it must be Bente Skari.

“At Easter we were often outdoors all day. Mum would tempt us with chocolate and oranges to get us up to the next mountain hut,” she smiles. Her father, Odd Martinsen, was one of Norway’s most prominent skiers in the 1960s and 1970s, and took home gold, silver and bronze medals from both World Championships and the

skiing ChAMpionships for everyone“Keep it as a folk festival and really feel the joy of winter,” advises Bente Skari, who is chair-ing the races at the 2011 World Skiing Championships in Oslo. One of the world’s all-time best skiers thinks the most important thing is being outdoors.

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Olympics. But his daughter went even further. At the end of her career in 2003, she could look back on 16 Norwegian Championship gold medals, an Olympic gold, five World Championship gold medals and four victories in the World Cup. So far no other woman has beaten her record of 42 individual victories in the World Cup, although fellow Norwegian Marit Bjørgen is hot on her heels. And that is fine, because new heroes are important in recruiting ski-sportsmen.

“Watching their role models doing well in competitions inspires young people, so they really put their hearts into it. That is why events like the World Skiing Championships are so important,” Bente Skari believes. She grew up in a home where elite cross-country skiers were friends of the family and ”ordinary people”. If she has to single one out, then Berit Aunlie, the cross coun-try star of the 1980s, was her idol.

Results through othersSeven years after Ms Skari officially hung up her own skis, the sport is still close to her heart. In the 2011 World Skiing Championships she is chairman of the cross-country section, and responsible for everything from marking the ski runs and preparing them to lubrication and time-keeping. Out of 1500 officials involved in the championships, 350 are in her area of responsibi-lity. That is no small challenge to her qualities of leadership.

“I am not used to achieving results through others; I am more used to having to act myself. I am a doer, and I like to work hands on and get things done, but I am going through a learning process and I know I can’t do everything. Here you have to delegate tasks,” says Ms Skari, who is surprised at how much there is to organize and how complex the arrangements are. Some things that the participants take for granted have nee-ded detailed planning first.

“It is incredibly exciting to see it as a whole and watch the jigsaw fitting together. Of course, we can look at how the Winter Olympics were organized in 1994, but otherwise there are no manuals to follow.”

Fantastic developmentNot so long ago, it was the children who kept her awake at night, but things change.

“If there is anything that can rob me of my sleep, it is too little snow! We must have a lot of artificial snow available, and it also withstands

rain and heat better,” says Ms Skari, and assures us that the supplies are ready. She believes that bad winters have affected recruitment to skiing sports, but is pleased to note that the trend has turned in recent years. Sales of skis are increas-ing steadily, and more and more people are sig-ning up at ski schools.

“Skiing sports have gone through great developments these last years. With sprints and joint starts there is more action on the ski runs, and that is what people like,” she observes, and invites everyone to follow the World Skiing Championships, either by buying tickets to the arenas or as spectators along the ski runs. The keenest can use the marquee areas. But most of all, the former top sports performer is interested in lowering the threshold for winter activities. Very few of us can expect to win the most impres-sive medals in skiing.

“You needn’t be super-fit or own the very latest equipment to build a snowman or play in the snow. The most important thing is to be out-doors,” Ms Skari emphasizes.

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Born 1972, married, three children

Currently: Chairman for cross-country at the 2011 World Skiing Championships in Oslo

Achievements: Dominated women’s international cross country 1999 – 2003 • 16 Norwegian Championship

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Opplev Hurdal ”Østlandets perle”

www.hurdal.no

Hurdal kommune - "Østlandets perle" - Den grønne, blå og hvite bygda! Hurdal har gode oppvekstvilkår og ledige plasser i nye barnehager . En ny flott barne- og ung-domsskole vil stå klar i 2012. Vi liker å si at vi er et unikt sted med mange spennende aktivi-tetstilbud, sentralt beliggende, men også veldig usjenert fra omverdenen. Med vår beliggen-het en ½ time fra Gardermoen, uten flystøy, er veien kort til et stort arbeidsmarked og "resten av verden". Hurdal vil for mange være et foretrukket sted for boliger og hytter i de kommende årene, og i 2011 vil nye boligområder stå klare. Les mer på www.hurdal.kommune.no

Hurdalsjøen Hotell Hurdalsjøen Hotell og Konferansesenter et fristed nord for Gardermoen. Vi kan tilby 110 værelser, 21 møte- og grupperom, dans til levende musikk 6 da-ger i uken. Store utearealer med mulighet for mange spennende aktiviteter.

Hurdal skisenter 10 nedfarter, barnepark,

familiepark og terrengpark

Hurdalsjøen Hotell Tlf.: 63 95 96 00 www.hurdalsj.no

Tlf.: 63 98 81 00, www.haraldvangen.no

Overnatting i hytter og hotellrom, kurs og konferansefasiliteter og morsomme aktiviteter som passer for alle. Selskaper og catering. Vi har rom for alle og blikk for hver enkelt!

Selskap og møtelokaler. www.hurdalinfo.no Tlf.: 915 54 468

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Gålå About one hour north of Lillehammer – provides well-prep-ped, broad slopes, which is perfect for families and skiers who prefer space. Children are especially wel-come in Gålå, and you will find child-friendly slopes, courses and activities.

Skeikampen 40 minutes north east of Lillehammer - is a great resort for families and children, providing marvelous slopes, ski tracks and lifts for the youngest ski enthusiasts. If a day in the ski centre is not enough, Skeikampen offers evening skiing 2 – 3 times a week. And if skiing is too much for the younger members of your family, maybe the ski play-ground, the tobogganing hill and the ice skating area will keep them entertained.

Kvitfjell the resort where the alpine compe-titions of the 1994 Winter Olympics took place. Situated 45 minutes north of Lillehammer, Kvitfjell is per-fect for all ski enthusiasts and offers slopes for all skill levels. Snow-boarders will have fun in the terrain park with 7 hops and a quarterpipe.

Hafjell 15 minutes north of Lillehammer, is Norway´s third largest ski resort with 30 slopes. Skiers of all abilities will enjoy the network of Olympic trails: highlights include the exhila-rating long runs, snow quality and a sunny climate.

Sjusjøen about a half hour north east of Lillehammer – is a fairly new ski resort, which opened in 2003. The resort boasts state-of-the-art chair-lifts. The highest tops lie 950 metres above sea level; from here you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view.

The Lillehammer Ski Resort Pass is your key to skiing heaven. You can book your ski pass in advance or after your arrival. 5 ski areas on one single SkiPass. www.lillehammer.com

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lillehammer ski regionA skier’s paradise with great snow conditions throughout the winter awaits those who venture north to Lillehammer.

Just two hours from Oslo and with good transportation links by road or railroad, Lillehammer lies in the heart of Eastern

Norway´s stunning countryside.Trains between Oslo and Lillehammer are

operated by NSB Norwegian Railways and leave every hour from Oslo Central Station and OSL Oslo International Airport. Alternatively, car ren-tal is available from Oslo Central Station or OSL Oslo International Airport.

Lillehammer is a great place to visit. The city centre consists of well preserved typical Norwegian wooden houses, many of them hou-sing small shops and restaurants, creating a cosy and welcoming atmosphere – perfect for a relaxed after-ski experience. The Lillehammer Art Museum, the Maihaugen Open-Air Museum and of course the Lysgårdsbakken Ski Jumps arena are just a few of the many cultural and sporting attractions on offer in Lillehammer aside from the fantastic skiing conditions.

Hotels in LillehammerWorld famous for hosting the Winter Olympic

Games in 1994, Lillehammer is a real winter Eldorado. Alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross country are the most popular activities. The town’s five ski centres (Gålå, Kvitfjell, Skei-kampen, Sjusjøen and Hafjell) together provide 92 alpine slopes, 45 lifts and six snowboard ter-rain parks. The Lillehammer Ski Resorts Pass is an excellent package giving access to all five areas.

For more information and booking links: www.visitosloregion.com www.lillehammer.com/en/

A winter weekend in Lillehammer/SkeikampenWe start up the alpine season with a special offer: spend a weekend at Thon Hotel Skeikampen and enjoy two days full of skiing activity! Friday – Sunday, NOK 1 390,- (ca EUR 174,-) per person in one double room incl breakfast and skipass. The offer is valid on selected weekends. Reservation must be made before November 7, 2010.

Information and booking: www.lillehammer.com, www.skeikampen.no, Tlf + 47 61 22 50 00

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lillehAMMer ski region – Cross CountryBoasting 2 000 kilometers of cross country tracks, Lillehammer offers the perfect environment to partake in some cross country skiing.

In the Lillehammer region, skiing tradi-tions go back many hundred years, cross country appealing to the masses.

The cross country tracks in the Lillehammer region are suited for both beginners as well as more experienced ski-ers. The most popular starting point for a cross country trip in Lillehammer is the Birkebeiner ski stadium, where the Olympic and Paralympics cross country and biathlon competitions were held in 1994. From here, there is a variety of ski tracks to choose from. Beginners and relaxed skiers may like the 5 km track, which is open and floodlit until 10 p.m. every evening. Many cross country tracks in the Lillehammer ski region have a com-fortable length of between 15 and 20 kilo-meters, with a relatively easy track to manoeuvre. There are also tracks to chal-lenge the more experienced and well trai-ned skiers such as the Troll track from Rondane to Lillehammer. Organized cross country trips, ski safaris on unprepared ter-rain and guided ski tours are available for adventure seekers who wish to experience the ultimate cross country skiing adven-ture.

Once in a lifetime opportunity. Cross country enthusiasts are familiar with the Norwegian term ‘birkebeiner’, which refers to one of the most acclaimed long distance cross country races in Europe. ‘Birkebeiner’ takes place in March each year with thousands of participants coming from all over the world. The 54 kilometer race goes from Rena to Lillehammer, follo-wing the path that the medieval king Håkon Håkonson´s soldiers -‘birkebei-nerne’- chose when they carried their infant king during the dark and bloody days of

civil war in 1206, saving him from his enemies – a very important event in Norwegian history. To symbolise the child´s weight, every participant at the Birkebeiner race wears a backpack weig-hing 3.5 kilograms.

The next Birkebeiner race will take place on March 19, 2011 – are you ready for the challenge?

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lillehAMMer – soMe AlternAtives to skiingAside from skiing and snowboarding, Lillehammer offers many exhilarating winter pursuits:

Ski Jump, rubber bobsleighs and lots more - discover the Olympic venues.Visit the Lysgårdsbakkene Ski jump facility, Lillehammer’s most popular landmark. From the open-air terrace you can enjoy a spectacular panorama view of Lillehammer, Lake Mjøsa and the hill’s amphitheatre. This is a popular stop for taking pictures. You can see ski jumpers in action from this vantage point in all seasons. If you are in good shape, you may want to walk up and down the 954 steps to the top of the hill.

There is an alpine downhill and bob-

sleigh simulator on the landing area of the ski jumping hill. Charge down the down-hill course of Kvitfjell, or take a trip in a virtual bobsleigh down the Bobsleigh and Luge Track – all in safe and comfortable surroundings. The simulator movement, combined with the visual images pro-jected on a giant screen, offers a realistic and hair-raising experience. The simulator takes up to ten people at a time, and the “ride” lasts five minutes.

The rubber bobsleigh slides down the icy track like a giant bathtub. It holds 5-6

people in addition to a qualified pilot and reaches speeds of up to 80 km/hr. Age limit: 10 and 11 years when accompanied by an adult, 12 years when riding alone.

For many the four-man bobsled is the ultimate experience. This is your chance to ride on a genuine, Olympic-style bob-sled. The bobsled seats three passengers in addition to the qualified expert and achieves speeds of up to 120km/hr and almost 5G. Everyone is issued a bobsleigh certificate and becomes an official mem-ber of the 5G club. Age limit: 16 years.

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Ski weekendFri–Sun NOK 1390 per person in double room incl breakfast and ski pass.Children up to 7 stay for free.

First-come first-served, selected weekends, by booking before November 14.

Thon Hotel Gausdal – family friendly close to the slopes!Thon Hotel Skeikampen – combine SKI and SPA!


More information:www.skeikampen.no+47 61 22 50 00

Experience ancient history and modern architecture at Domkirkeodden in Hamar.

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Dog sledding – could you participate in anything more wintery than this unique experience?Dog sledding has recently become a very popular activity. Imagine sitting on a sled drawn by 6 – 8 Alaskan huskies, enjoying a guided tour through the stunning landscape of Gålå or Sjusjøen close to Lillehammer. You can even take the reins yourself and experience how the animals interact and use their strength to plough through the snowy terrain. Three hour rides can be booked every Thursday at Sjusjøen. Prices: from NOK 500 (ca. € 63) per person

A very special experience:A day (and night) at Hunderfossen Winter Park. Every year, from January to March, the Lillehammer region offers visitors a chance to experience a very special attraction. Hunderfossen Winter Park, Hafjell is located approximately 20 minutes north of Lillehammer. Meet Norwegian trolls, prin-cesses and fairy tale figures in the fairy tale palace and the fairy tale cave. Snow rafting, rope climbing, mini snow scooter riding, ice-bowling and many other activities make this a once in a life time experience.

At end of January, the Ice Cathedral and the Snow Hotel will open. Excavated from snow and ice, the Ice Cathedral with its snow sculptures, music and lighting, creates a unique atmosphere. The Ice cathedral can be booked for weddings and other ceremo-nies. The Snow Hotel offers its guests an

extraordinary getaway and can accommo-date up to 16 guests. Special sleeping bags and sheepskin throws ensure a comfortable night in temperatures as low as -7 degrees.

For more information and booking: www.visitosloregion.com, www.lillehammer.com/en

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Villmarksriket – be at one With nature!

The cold and dry winter climate makes the air crisp and ensures snow cover from November to April com-

pleting your Nordic winter adventure. City and nature juxtaposed in a perfect setting, no other place in the Oslo Region offers such fantastic conditions in which to enjoy your winter vacation.

Accommodating hotels in the local towns: Trysil, Røros and Hamar act as the perfect base from which you can begin your holiday. Alternatively, you can stay in Oslo

or at the Oslo International Airport and make your way to Villmarksriket from there. Local towns are easily accessible by frequent bus and rail services.

In Villmarksriket, there is a selection of activities on offer. Besides alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing in Norway´s largest ski resort Trysil and other ski centres, you can find alternative winter sports such as ice fishing, snow shoe tours, dogsled riding or winter canoe paddling. Skilled instructors and tour guides are

ready to show you the many activities and excursions available. The only necessities are warm clothing and a willingness to let go and expect the unexpected on this thril-ling Nordic adventure.

More information and booking of hotel, organized activities and guided nature adventures: www.visitosloregion.com, www.villmarksriket.com

An hour northeast of Oslo, close to the Swedish border is Villmarksriket, also known as ‘World of Wilderness’. Deep forests, wild animals, lakes, rivers, mountains and a stunning cultural landscape await you.

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Situated about three hours north of Oslo and the Oslo International Airport, close to the Swedish border, Trysil with its magnificent landscape is ‘the’ winter paradise. It has the largest alpine ski resort in Norway – Trysilberget. It is an important place for Norwegian skiing history: the first ever ski club, ‘Trysilgutten’, was founded here in 1861; the world´s first skiing competition was also held here in 1855. There’s no wonder then that Trysil’s in habitants are such excellent skiers and winter enthusiasts.

Guaranteed snowTrysil alpine resort is the largest and most popular of its kind in Norway. Situated 351 metres above sea level, with a local climate that ensures snow cover from November to the end of April, Trysil can claim to offer the World´s best snow guarantee!

Trysil alpine resort consists of 66 slopes and two snowboard terrain parks in four designated ski areas – all of them connected to one another with 31 state-of-the-art lifts. A good tip: buy the Trysil ski pass online – it will save you time and money.

For more about snow guarantee and to book your ski pass, please visit: www.skistar.com/trysil.

Trysil is an extensive skiing area where you can ski with fewer people and queues and a variety of slopes from sporty to family

friendly. Ski and snowboard rental is available. Ski schools and ski instructors are ready to teach you the latest tricks and hottest sty-les. A special area provides mini slopes, lifts and a playground for young children. Weekly programs and special ski and snowboard events make Trysil a real hotspot. Children can meet ‘smottene’, Trysil´s ski clowns. There is night skiing and torchlight skiing once a week throughout the entire skiing season. Fun competi-tions for families are regularly held such as the parallel slalom.

A special offer: Ski and well-being in TrysilEnjoy a day of skiing in one of Europe´s finest alpine resorts and recharge your batteries with a spa treatment later on in the day. In Trysil, you can have the best of both worlds. Radisson Blu Resort Trysil offers you accommodation in a deluxe double room inclu-ding breakfast buffet, one 50 minute SPA treatment and access to the bathing and relaxation area.

Prices from NOK 1 145 (ca. € 144) per person per night in a dou-ble room, Mondays – Fridays in 2011, subject to room availability.

More information and booking: www.visitosloregion.comwww.villmarksriket.com

Trysil is definitely a must when it comes to having the ultimate skiing experience in Northern Europe.

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Scandic hamar konferanSehotell“think big”Armslag og boltreplass er noe vi nordmenn er godt vant med og setter høyt. Etter en om- fattende påbygging og modernisering, er det nettopp dette Scandic Hamar kan tilby. Hele fire og et halvt mål med fleksible lokaler står klar til din neste konferanse, bankett, kick-off, event – her er det rom for alle ønsker og behov, enten dere er 4 eller 1 150 personer. Suit yourself!

Over: NYE Scandic Arena Hamarhallen. Under: Scandic Hamar – enkel adkomst: ligger kun 55 minutter fra Gardermoen. Hyggelig avbrekk med kultur- og naturopplevelser. Jamie Oliver at Scandic – menyer komponert av ”The naked chef” gir deltakerne inspirasjon og energi.

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For the more adventurous there is winter canoe paddling, dogsled riding, ice fishing, a guided snow shoe tour or a guided excur-sion off the beaten track. Please take a look at the following package deals that may just be the perfect winter vacation for you.

Winter canoe paddlingPaddling a canoe through ice cold and calm water, along snow-covered riverbanks is a unique and special experience. The wintery solitude must be experienced. One thing is certain, winter canoe paddling is a way of escaping the hustle and bustle of daily life allowing you to truly relax and unwind in the most beautiful surroundings. The tour takes up to six hours and is lead by an experienced instructor. Equipment and

extra warm clothing is provided. Available every day from November to April at Rena (Southern Rena River). Operator: “Turgleder,” a certified ecotourism enter-prise. Price for a guided day trip: NOK 1,200 (ca. € 149) per person.

More information and booking: www.visitosloregion.comwww.villmarksriket.com

Wolf trackingOne of the most mythical creatures in the northern hemisphere, the wolf, clouded in superstition and legend is at threat because of its infamous reputation. For some people the wolf is still seen as a scary pest and a burden. To others the wolf is the symbol a

thriving wilderness and a unique part of a steadily decreasing biological diversity. Rena is situated in the middle of the Norwegian “wolf area”. Here you will find the animals in their natural habitat. In par-ticipating in our wolf tracking you will be able to enter the territory of a wolfpack and learn more about their species. The guided tour is operated by “Turgleder” a certified ecotourism operator. Available every day from December to April (until the snow melts). Price for a guided wolf tracking day trip from NOK 1,500 (ca. € 188) per person. (Includes guided tracking, snow shoes, local transportation, lunch and hot drinks). For more information and booking: www.visitosloregion.comwww.villmarksriket.com

villMArksriket – As Close to nAture As you CAn getWhatever it is you like doing, Villmarksriket, the ‘world of wilderness’ has something to offer you. Exotic winter adventures may be the perfect extra for your winter vacation.

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A leading event house in Norway

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A very special experience: An arctic winterThe arctic winter is breathtaking but for those unfamiliar with its tough and deman-ding conditions it is challenging to say the least. With the right preparations, know-ledge and skills however, the Norwegian winter mountains are waiting for you to tackle them and collect some fantastic memories along the way.

This seven day course will give you the basic knowledge and skills for the great outdoors in winter so that you can go on alone or with friends to explore the awe inspiring Scandinavian winter in a safe and comfortable manner. Subjects like naviga-tion by map and compass, necessary equip-ment, camping, skiing, safety, friendship and more are covered in the course plan.

Most of the course is outdoors doing hands on training in a beautiful arctic envi-ronment. You will be sleeping in a cabin on

days one, two and six. The three nights in between you will be sleeping in tents and improvised shelters (snow cave or igloo). There is no specific previous winter out-door experience required. However it will be an advantage if you have some experience in summer outdoor life. It is essential that you are able to carry a backpack (15-20 kg) up to 7 kilometres per day across different types of terrain.

The course takes 7 days, regular weeks in March and April and is operated by “Turgleder”, a certified eco-tourism operator

Price: NOK 12,000 (ca. € 1,497) per per-son. (Includes guiding/instruction, local transportation, 3 nights in a cabin and 3 nights in the open, all meals from dinner on day one to breakfast on day of departure and some equipment).For information and booking: www.visitosloregion.comwww.villmarksriket.com

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This letter is just for you, whether you travel alone, with a family or in business.

Rosenlund Park is placed in the aquavit-town of Løten, barely an hour from Gardermoen Airport, and is located close to Edvard Munch’s birthplace in Hedmark, the Engelaug farm. Rosenlund Park is owned and run by Gunnar and Lilja Søberg which started the renovation of this historical building in 2006. The main structure of the building which is in Swiss/jugend style is well preserved, and the insides of the house are up to date in every technical detail.

The house itself dwells in an ocean of fields with great maple trees giving the perfect atmosphere for outdoorparties or great walks. We are not far from Løten nor the “Riksveg 3” that leads to Oslo and Elverum. We are making our living from giving great service making the stay wonderful for our guests. Our business is a family-business of which we have gotten great feedback.

When you visit us you will be greeted by a caring host. It will almost feel as if you’re back in the 20th century with an almost untouched atmosphere. Our small hotel is meant to be the place to celebrate all kinds of occasions with friends, family and colleagues. You can also have effective work-based meetings here, where you can get the work done during the day, and relax in our living rooms with some TV, a good book, a cup of coffee or with a glass of wine in the evening. A meeting at Rosenlund Park will surely be an meeting worth to remember. Rosenlund Park is suitable for any occasion with 50-60 guests. Our conference rooms are fully equipped with the newest of audio and visual technology with wireless internet access in the entire house.

The hotel houses 40 beds in 18 rooms within the main building, and an additional 24 beds in minor houses on our property. Our property is 14 acres and local places of interests are within a few minutes walk.

Welcome!

”A happy customer is a regular customer”

Ådalsbrukveien, 2340 Løten • Tel: +47 62 59 29 66/913 97 327 • Email: [email protected] • www.rosenlundpark.no


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Alpine challenges or easy cross country skiing for the family. Wellness and after-ski. Go to Norefjell.

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The terrain is hilly, with Høgevarde as the highest point at an altitude of 1459meters above sea level. The

Norefjell ski resorts are located south of Høgevarde, with 13 ski lifts providing access to 26 groomed runs, for a total of 25 km of slopes. Norefjell boasts northern Europe´s longest vertical drop, 1010 meters, in one of the longest runs, 6.5 kilometers. Norefjell’s snowboard area features big jumps and many other features.

In the event of large snowfalls, early risers can enjoy unprepared ”powder” on the slopes.

And there is skiing history, too! When Oslo arranged the Olympic Winter Games in 1952, Norefjell hosted the Olympic down-hill and giant slalom competitions. The giant slalom was a real Norwegian success – it resulted in a gold medal for the Norwegian competitor Stein Eriksen. But even long before the Olympic Games,

Norefjell attracted lots of tourists from Norway and abroad, both in summer and in winter. Amongst them were artists, mer-chants, royals and even the famous ski pioneer and polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his wife Eva. Around New Years Eve 1890, the couple spent some days of vaca-tion in the Norefjell region. Both were skilled cross country skiers, and during a challenging ski tour they went from the lake Krøderen over Høgevarde to Eggedal.

A little more than two hours northwest of Oslo, on the way towards Bergen, you will find another wonderful winter paradise. Norefjell is one of the most dominating mountain ranges in Southern Norway, and is considered as the ”real” mountain close to Oslo.

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As Nansen told his friends about this tour some years later, he described how greatly impressed he had been about the mountain and the landscape of Norefjell.

The Norefjell area with its mountains, valleys and lakes forms a fascinating scene for winter activities. Norefjell´s highest mountain top “Høgevarde” lies at 1459 meters above sea level. Here you can enjoy the most spectacular view – from here, you can actually view 40 000 square kilometers of Norway!

A winter adventure for all ages:Norefjell is the right place – both for those who fancy the challenge of a black trail, for families with children or for skiers who want to take it a little easier: 6.5 kilometers and 1010 meters for speed and thrills, or the

less challenging blue trails down in the val-ley. At the main facility, you will find a ski school and amenities designed for children and beginners. The Sigdal and Eggedal area is a real paradise for winter enthusi-asts, with a network of well prepped and marked ski slopes and tracks. Haglebu Skicenter is an alpine ski resort which is well suited for families and skiers who pre-fer relaxed slopes. There are four slopes, wonderfully situated in the sunniest part of the area, with a total length of 4 kilometers and 200 meters drop. Three lifts, well suited for snowboard, too. Ski and equipment rental is available and the area has snow cannons to ensure perfect snow conditionsComfortable and modern hotels apart-ments and lodges are situated closely to the ski slopes and ensure a pleasant stay.

Ski in – ski out facilities are available every-where in the Norefjell region.

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After an about 1,5 hour’s drive west of Oslo, or a 0,5 hours drive south east of Norefjell, you will reach Modum in the Buskerud county. Here you can visit a very special museum of industrial his-tory. The Blaafarveværket (the Blue Color Works), cobalt mines and manufactory with a his-tory back to the 1770’s are a truly unique visitor’s attraction. Blaafarveværket was actually one of Norway’s largest industrial companies in the middle of the 19th century, employing over 2 000 workers. The works mined and manufactured a very rare and extremely valuable product, the cobalt blue color pigment. Cobalt blue has mainly been used to give color to high quality

blue glass and porcelain. In its heydays, the pro-duction of cobalt blue color at Blaafarveværket covered about 80 % of the world market!

In 1993, one hundred years after mining ended, the old cobalt mines and the manufactory opened as a tourist attraction, and the entire area now serves as a museum and art gallery. The main season for visiting Blaafarveværket of course is summer, but for groups with more than 10 persons, a guided tour can be arranged upon request at all times.

At Christmas times, from December 4 - 12, the museum opens for a special Christmas expe-rience. The kitchen at Blaafarveværket is famous

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Ski in – ski out is provided at Norefjell Quality Spa & Resort. Ski slopes with con-nection to the Norefjell ski resort are situa-ted so close to the hotel that you practically can put on your skis in front of the hotel door. The hotel provides ski rental and ski prepping services and if you like to take some ski lessons, there is of course a ski school, too. Skiing in Norefjell is varied. Alpine enthusiasts will find the right slope, off-slope area or terrain park for every taste and level. Or do you prefer cross country skiing? Wonderful! Also the ski tracks start in front of the hotel door, ready and prep-ped for everybody who wants to enjoy a day of activity in white winter landscape.

Ski in – ski out makes the lunch break

easy and comfortable. Why not enjoy a slice of pizza at the hotel´s pizzeria or a light lunch at the lunch bar in the hotel lobby before you get back to the slopes and tracks for another round of skiing?

The afternoon and evening is reserved for wellness and after-ski. A spa with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam bath, quiet zones and a great variety of spa treatments is at your disposal at the Norefjell Spa & Resort. Activity in the ski slopes followed by a nice and relaxing spa treatment - why not try this wonderful combination?

Something to look forward to:Spend a weekend with your family or friends at Quality Spa & Resort Norefjell!

The apartments are fully equipped and available for 4, 6 or 8 persons. Access to spa/wellness, outdoor Jacuzzi and pool, fitness studio and ski in/ski out

Weekend prices: to Dec 19 from NOK 945,- (ca. € 118), Dec 20 – Jan 1 NOK 1 663,- (ca. € 208), from January NOK 1 263,- (ca. € 158). All prices per weekend per person incl cleaning of apartment.

For more information and booking links:www.visitosloregion.comwww.visitnorefjell.no

norefJell – pure winter And wellnessImagine a day at Norefjell Quality Spa & Resort: you wake up in a comfortable bed and start your day with a relaxing break-fast at the hotel´s breakfast buffet before you hit the slopes.

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November 18 – 28: International Film Festival. Oslo

Weekends in November and December: Meet “Julenissen”Traditional and modern Norwegian Christmas Markets. Oslo, Drøbak, Lillehammer, Blaafarveværket Modum, Hedmark region

December: All skiresorts open Oslo Winter Park, Hurdal ski centre, Varingskollen ski centre, Lillehammer region, Trysil, Norefjell

December 3: A-HA last concert in Norway. Oslo

December 10: Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. Oslo

January – March: A special experience: Hunderfossen Winter Park And Snow Hotel Lillehammer - Hunderfossen

January – March: Weekly ski event program. Trysil

February 12 – 13: World Cup in Ski Flying. Norefjell – Vikersund

February 14 – 19: TAC - The Oakley Artic Challenge. Snowboard Trial World Champion-ships. Oslo

February 15 – 19: Rørosmartnan – traditional market arrangement Røros

February 24 – March 6: FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo, Holmenkollen

March 6 -7: FIS Ski World Cup Men´s Downhill Lillehammer – Kvitfjell

March 19: Birkebeiner ski race. Rena-Lillehammer

April 2: Norefjellrennet 2011, Norefjell

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for its Christmas goodies. All from fresh home made cookies, made of high quality local pro-ducts based on traditional Norwegian recipes, to special fish and meat dishes and cheese. The cafeteria and restaurant invite to taste and enjoy a Christmas meal in a cosy fireplace atmosphere and the museum shops, for example the “Blue Shop” offers a great variety of Christmas gifts. During the weekends there is a Christmas workshop especially designed for children.Welcome to Blaafarveværket for a very special winter experience!

More information and booking: www.visitosloregion.com, www.visitnorefjell.no

Getting to the Oslo RegionThe Oslo Region is in fact only a couple of hours away from your home and the Oslo International Airport is the main gateway to the Oslo Region. Choose among lots of direct flights from almost all cities in Europe and from the USA, many of them at pleasant price conditions. You will arrive at Oslo Airport, situated in the heart of the Oslo Region, within a short time. The airport, opened in 1998, ranks highly among the most modern and efficient airports in Europe. Information: www.visitosloregion.com, www.osl.no

Travelling from Germany? Why not take one way by plane and one way by ferry? Between Kiel (Northern Germany) and Oslo, Color Line operates MS Color Fantasy and MS Color Magic, modern cruise ships with car decks. Spend one day of luxurious sea travel, experience sailing along the Oslo Fjord and over the waters of the Skagerrak. Feel the sea breeze, taste the fresh air and enjoy breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. Try out the various alternatives on board: restaurants and shops, spa and wellness, theatre and show lounge. Information and booking: www.visitosloregion.com, www.colorline.com, www.visitoslo.com

Getting around in the Oslo RegionFrom Oslo International Airport, the Airport Express Train “Flytoget” will take you to Oslo city centre in 19 minutes, www.flytoget.no/eng. Or get to Lillehammer, Trysil, Hamar, Drøbak or Norefjell by bus or railroad within a short time.

By railway: The Norwegian State Railways NSB operates a station at Oslo International Aiport with direct connections to Oslo and the regional centers Hamar and Lillehammer.

For railway information, see www.nsb.no or call NSB´s reservation service at 815 00 888 and dial 9 for an English speaking operator.

By bus or by car: An excellent bus system links towns and regions throughout the Oslo Region. You will find major bus stations both in Oslo city centre and at Oslo International Airport. Lillehammer, Trysil, Hamar, Norefjell and Drøbak can comfortably be reached by bus or road from Oslo. All major European and American car rental companies are represented at Oslo International Airport. Information and links to taxi, bus companies and car rental: www.osl.no

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