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Proven Norway & Oslo Destination Management Company: DMC and Planner for Specialist
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General Information
Company
Fred Olsen Incentives is a division of Fred Olsen Travel which has existed since 1949. The Incoming Division was opened in 2000 with two divisions - Incentive & Cruise Dept. Our multi-lingual staff has years of experience within the industry in providing destination and logistical services for the incentive, meeting and event industry in Norway.
Contact us for creative incentive and meeting and event solutions as we integrate our country's" natural" assets with our charming cities giving you the best of both worlds. We have the expertise and comprehensive local knowledge to have the right ideas, for the right place, at the right time.
Let us be the planner for your next meeting or event.
Destination
Norway - a country for all seasons!
Although founded more than 1000 years ago and with only a little more than 500,000 inhabitants the capital Oslo is definitely a "little European capital." Regardless of its size it has all the advantages of the large international metropolis and unique to Oslo is the outdoor life which is literally on our doorsteps. Surrounded by magnificent scenery, with the fjord lapping at the shores and bordered by forest-covered hills, snow-clad in the winter and cool and green in the summer allowing numerous possibilities for outdoor activities year round.
Bergen - the gateway to the fjords is a city of dramatic contrasts from the busy modern port to the 14th century warehouses built by Hanseatic merchants and now protected by UNESCO. Stavanger - Norway's Oil Capital - contrary to the image this might bring up, it is a picturesque town with a lively harbour area and a charming old town.
Lillehammer - with its close proximity to the airport a perfect winter weekend venue. Home of the 1994 XVII Winter Olympics it has made a point of preserving its small town character. Hemsedal - the skiers winter venue.
Above the Arctic Circle on the Lofoten Islands for deep sea fishing, rafting and whale watching or in Tromsø - the Arctic Capital with exciting activities summer as winter.
Norwegian Lapland - an eldorado for outdoor activities. Alta is home to the stunning Northern Lights Igloo and a good base for your introduction to Sami (Lappish) activities and culture. The North Cape - the northernmost point of Europe for an exclusive winter venue.
Svalbard/Spitsbergen - the ultimate experience. Winter on the island is spectacular, the light and the dimensions make it a true wilderness experience - half way to the North Pole and it doesn't get much more exotic than this.
Example Programme
DAY 1
Meet and greet at Gardermoen Oslo Airport and continue on an orientation visit to the city stopping at Aker Brygge for lunch at D/S Louise. Check-in at your preferred hotel. Depart on a scavenger hunt of Oslo looking for major sights and sites. This evening board one of the old schooners plying the fjord for dinner onboard whilst sailing around the islands of the fjords.
DAY 2
Norwegian breakfast buffet. Depart on your Oslo Highlights visiting the unique Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking ship Museum housing three authentic Viking ships and finishing with the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, originally built in 1952 for the winter Olympics. Your lunch today is a cooking lesson at the Holmenkollen Restaurant where you will roll up your sleeves and join the chef in preparing your meal. After lunch return downtown for a free afternoon and shopping. Dinner tonight at Ekeberg Restaurant offering panoramic views of the fjord and city.
DAY 3
After breakfast off for a Holmenkollen Activity Day, which includes shooting, archery, tackle chore, spider web, construct a raft and more fun and games. Lunch is in a lavoo in the ski arena.
Transfer this evening on an Oslo fjord ferry to Henie Onstad Art Centre at Høvikodden, beautifully situated overlooking the fjord. Dine at the renowned restaurant "Bølgen & Moi," with beautiful views of the fjord.
DAY 4
Breakfast in the hotel. Time allowing we can include additional sightseeing or sports activities.
For sample programmes of Bergen, Lillehammer, Tromsø and Alta or a winter programme for Oslo please contact us.
Suggested Sightseeing
SUMMER OSLO
* Mountain biking or bicycle tour
* Cruise on the Oslofjord on vintage sailing boats
* Sea Plane & helicopter Excursions
* Canoeing
* Artist for a Day
* Compass & Cooking in the Great Outdoors
* Match Race on the Oslofjord
* Rib Boat Rally
* Team Building in Oslo Forests
* Nordmarka Safari - overnight in the forests at the base camp
* Sea Kayaking
* Rappelling from Holmenkollen Ski Jump
* Secret Mission at Oscarborg Fortress
WINTER OSLO
* Toboggan down the Cork Screw Hill
* Airboarding
* Cross Country or Nordic Skiing
* Snowboarding & Alpine Skiing
* Curling
* Horse & sleigh ride
SUMMER BERGEN
* Sea Plane & Helicopter Excursions
* Vintage sailing schooner in the Bergen Archipelago
* Gastronomic seafood classes
* deep sea fishing
* Glacier Walk
* Norway in a Nutshell - fjord and mountains
* Nordic Walking in the hills of Bergen
* Hanseatic Treasure Hunt
WINTER LILLEHAMMER/HEMSEDAL/GEILO
* alpine skiing
* snowboarding
* Nordic skiing
* horse & sled
* snow scooter excursion
* sledding
* tandem skiing
* snowshoe relay
* winter bowling
* Olympic bobsled run (Lillehammer only)
* ice climbing
LAPLAND & SPITSBERGEN
* dog sledding
* snow scooters
* reindeer racing (not on Spitsbergen)
* overnight on a ship frozen into the ice (only on Spitsbergen)
* survival in an igloo
Contact us for activity options in the other areas in Norway!
Theme Party Ideas for Incentives
OSLO
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NORWEGIAN ADVENTURERS
This takes place in two museums across from each other FRAM which Amundsen used for his dash to the north and south poles and the Kon Tiki Museum where Thor Heyerdahls two crafts the raft Kon Tiki and the reed boat RA are on display. It will be an adventurous evening.
NORWEGIAN FOLKLORE EVENING
The trolls come out of the forest to meet and greet as we arrive at this former mountain farm. Enjoy an evening of Norwegian specialities, folk dancing and other local entertainment.
MARITIME EVENING
Transfer by boat from downtown Oslo to the Norwegian Maritime Museum for an evening of sea shanties, seafood and dancing.
MIDSUMMER MAGIC
The mystical side of Norway, with trolls, huldra, fossegrim, vetter and other mythical beings from Norwegian folklore wrapped up in a magical lightshow.
BERGEN
MEDIEVAL FAYRE IN SCHØTSTENE
Party in three traditional Hanseatic banqueting halls from the 18th century, with medieval music and cuisine.
FISH MARKET EVENING
The local fish market is reconstructed at a private venue and you can wander through the various Stalls and chose your own menu from the delicacies on display. Try your hand at "fishing" from the tubs and join a shrimp peeling contest.
TIPPED TO TROT
Bergen Trotting Park has one of the fastest trotting parks in Norway and has not only excellent banqueting facilities but can set up a private racing meet.
FISHERMANS EVENING ON OKSENØY ISLAND (groups over 100)
We head out of Bergen by boat and then on the last leg switch over to a coach to arrive at Oksen an old cod fish drying shed on the edge of the fjord. The atmosphere is casual, rustic and maritime - all very typical of this part of Norway.
Convention Centres
OSLO
Norway Trade Fair & Congress Centre - Max capacity: 6000 persons
(20 minutes from downtown Oslo)
Oslo Spectrum Congress & Event Centre - Max capacity: 8000 persons
Oslo Congress Centre - Max. Capacity 1400 persons
BERGEN
Arenum - Max. capacity 2500
Grieghallen - Max. capacity 210
A Few Extra Touches
- VIKING BATTLE - Lively touch to any event.
- TROLL TEAM - includes both children and adults. You will recognize them from their unkempt appearance and tails!
- MIME IN VIGELAND PARK - Actors perform among the famous Vigeland statues.
- THE PRINCE AUGUST GRENADIERS - Greet you with a lively fanfare.
- FOLK DANCING - from different regions wearing different national costumes.
- BUE CORPS - traditional Bergen marching corps (children)
- GRIEG CONCERT - by Norway's leading Grieg specialist.
Welcome Gifts
- Trolls - a popular gift - this mystical being comes in many forms.
- Norwegian Crystal - Hadeland Glassworks has a selection of popular gifts.
- Reindeer salami or sliced salmon - gift packed tasty wares.
- A book about Norway - a book with stunning photographs of Norway.
- Norwegian Fairytales - a book available in several languages.
- Norwegian knitwear - sweaters, hats, gloves and headbands
- Edvard Grieg CD - a collection of his most famous works
Specialist Groups & Technical Groups
- Our staff is well versed in organising special interest and technical visits.