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REGULARS & COLUMNS11 We Love This | 12 Fashion Diary | 58 Hotels of the Month | 64 Attractions of the Month70 Restaurants of the Month | 76 Humour | 88 Music & Culture | 89 Culture Calendar

COVER FEATURE8 Peter Jöback

Peter Jöback is celebrating a 30-year long ca-reer with the lead role in one of the world’s mostprominent musicals, The Phantom of the Opera.We caught up with Sweden’s biggest singer andmusical star a few days before his move to Lon-don.

SPECIAL THEMES13 Haugesund

In Norway, in the middle of Fjord Norway, youwill find the Haugesund area. This is the Home-land of the Viking Kings – Norway’s birthplace,where you can find amazing history, beautifulnature and peaceful surroundings.

19 StavangerMagnificent nature, colourful culture and greatculinary offers: the Stavanger region is situatedwithin a landscape full of contrasts and offersmany exciting activities. It is never far to yournext adventure!

26 Spring & Summer in FinlandWhile Finland is known for its magnificentscenery and sights in wintertime, when spring fi-nally arrives, you will discover a whole new sideto the country.

30 Southern SwedenSouthern Sweden is where around 80% of thepopulation of the country lives, and while it doesnot share the rugged landscape of the north, itmakes up for it with pastoral, rolling country-side, endless forest andmore temperate climes.

37 Hunting in DenmarkDanish hunters are considered some of the hap-piest people on earth, and any Danish hunterwould be able to rekindle your relationship withwildlife when you come to visit Denmark.

40 Conferences and Weekend Breaks inDenmarkWhen choosing the most suitable location foryour next conference or business seminar, or al-ternatively a weekend break away from everydayworries, you should consider the wide variety ofestablishments available all around Denmark –you might feel inspired!

47 Swedish WellnessFrom north to south, whether on a long or shortvisit to Sweden, there is a large variety of high-class spas to choose from: from old spas withtraditional saunas to peri-urban day spas withstate-of-the-art gyms.

55 Swedish BeautySweden has a long tradition in both reconstruc-tive and aesthetic plastic surgery and has a highinternational reputation.

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80 Ramboll EnergyHaving been a major player within constructionand infrastructure in the UK for decades, Dan-ish consultancy firm Ramboll is now makingway in the country’s effort to renew its energysector.

REGULARS & COLUMNS78 Business Columns & News

Notes on international law, tax and banking.

82 Conferences of the MonthThe best conference venues, events andcongresses of the month.

87 Scandinavian Business CalendarHighlights of Scandinavian business events.

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Scan Magazine | Editor’s Note

Dear Reader,

SCANM A G A Z I N E

After having the opportunity to wear myspring jacket for a fews days and evenfeeling slightly hot in the sun, I’m alreadycompletely ready for spring and summer.I’m sure the English weather will have itsfair share of surprises in store for us forthe next few months, so I’m not holdingmy hopes up too high, but at least that

feeling is now there – the one that tells you to start planningahead for summer BBQs and, of course, the summer holidays.

In Scandianvia, or at least back home in Finland, the picture isstill slightly different (well, not -25 Celsius like at the beginningof February…), as winter often sticks around for quite a bit longer.But when spring finally arrives, it’s a glorious occasion indeed.In this issue, we’ve even got a short introduction to what you canexpect from Finland in spring and summer. It’s like a completelydifferent country!

Our other travel themes this month will give you insight into whatthe muncicipalities of Haugesund and Stavanger have to offer, aswell as introducing the best bits of southern Sweden.

We’ve also taken a closer look at the wide variety of conferenceand weekend break destinations within Denmark, picking out a

few gems for you to read about. And there is a sepcial treat forhunting enthusiasts as well!

Wellness and beauty are both very current topics, constantlyfound in the news, and accordingly, we wanted to further explorethe choice of spas and beauty clinics in Sweden.

In our cover feature this month, we introduce you to the newPhantom: Swedish singer Peter Jöback will join the London pro-duction of The Phantom of the Opera this month. I definitely don’twant to miss that!

Nia KajastieEditor

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Emelie Krugly Hill has workedon a number of Swedish news-papers. After travelling exten-sively, she has been based inLondon since 2006. Her partic-ular interests are news andcurrent affairs within Sweden

and the export of Scandinavian culture to the UK.

Mette Lisby is Denmark’s lead-ing female comedian. She in-vites you to laugh along withher monthly humour columns.Since her stand-up debut in1992, Mette has hosted theDanish versions of “Have I Got

News For You” and “Room 101”.

Julie Guldbrandsen is ScanMagazine’s fashion and designexpert; she has worked in thefashion industry for more than10 years, and advised variousScandinavian design and fash-ion companies. Besides, Julie

has a BA in business and philosophy and has livedin Copenhagen, Singapore and Beijing before set-tling down in London.

Sven Riis Houston has lived inEdinburgh for six years, havinggraduated from EdinburghNapier University with a BA inJournalism in 2009. He cur-rently works as a freelancewriter and media researcher,

and has an unhealthy interest in football.

LykkeFabriciusPort is aDanishjournalist, who lost her heart toLondon while finishing her de-gree at City University. Now sheis a proud Scandinavian expatworking as a freelance journal-ist, when she’s not busy blog-

ging, cooking or experimenting with her camera.

Swedish Sara Schedin is afreelance writer with a degreein journalism from City Univer-sity London. Shemoved here in2006 and is currently coveringScandinavian culture in theUK.

Maria Smedstadmoved to theUK from Sweden in 1994. Shereceived a degree in Illustra-tion in 2001, before settling inthe capital as a freelance car-toonist, creating the autobio-graphical cartoon Em. She

writes a column on the trials and tribulations of lifeas a Swede in the UK.

Karl Batterbee is devoted toScandinavian music andknows exactly what is comingup in the UK. Apart from writ-ing amonthly music update forScan Magazine Karl has alsostarted the Scandipop Club

Night and its corresponding website: www.scan-dipop.co.uk.

Danish Yane Christensen haslived in London half her life.She’s a designer, illustratorand mother of twin girls. Shealso has an on-line shopwww.fleamarketfloozy.comand writes to exercise herbrain.

Norwegian Karin Modig haslived in London since 1998: shearrived with the intention ofstaying just four months. Shecurrently works as a freelancejournalist and PR consultant,and is a keen handball player.

LinneaDunne has been writingprofessionally for over 10years. Having started out on alocal paper in Sweden, she ispassionate about Scandinavianmusic and culture, and cur-rently works in London as afull-time writer and translator.

Inna Allen is a freelancewriter, translator and photog-rapher whose passions lie inall things art and design. Shemoved to the UK from her na-tive Finland in 2001 and hassince developed a chronicyearning for sauna.

Having travelled much of theworld, Signe Hansen, MAgraduate in Journalism andprevious editor at Scan Maga-zine, is now back freelancing inLondon, where she writes oneverything Scandinavian and

her main passions: culture, travel and health.

Ulrika Osterlund spentmost ofher life in London, but recentlyreturned to Stockholm, whereshe is working as a journalist.She studied international busi-ness in Paris and journalism inLondon. She is also a buddingnovelist.

Linnéa Mitchell is a freelancejournalist who came to Londonin 2003 as a TV announcer forSwedish TV3. She now con-tributes to English andSwedish publications, parallelto doing voiceover jobs as well

as blogging for a children’s/parents’ website.

Margrete Dybbroe is Danishborn and bred, but has a verysoft spot for London. With anMA in English and music fromthe University of Aarhus, shehas worked as a copywriter atan advertising agency for a

great many years. Today, she is on her own, work-ing as a freelance writer and translator from herown one-woman company, Text it!

Based in Copenhagen,KirstineTrauelsen contributes to ScanMagazine as a freelance writer.She loves travelling and is es-pecially devoted to music andtheatre. Kirstine has a Mas-ter’s degree in history and

rhetoric from the University of Copenhagen andworks in communication and PR.

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Scan Magazine | Cover Feature | Peter Jöback

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Scan Magazine | Cover Feature | Peter Jöback

Peter Jöback’s career began as an 11-year-old, and his silky smooth voice cap-tivated me in the early 90s, when I sawhim on stage for the first time in Fame -The Musical in Stockholm. I was 13 yearsold and quickly developed my first secretcrush on this handsome brown-eyed andextraordinarily talented artist.

A few years later, in 1995, Peter experi-enced a huge breakthrough with the ABBAduo Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson’shit musical Kristina från Duvemåla, an in-terpretation of Swedish author VilhemMoberg’s four novels, charting a family’spoverty-driven migration from Sweden toAmerica in the mid-19th century. It wasnot only Jöback’s big break on themusicalstage, but also meant a spot on Sweden’smusical charts, where he remained for noless than 110 weeks, with the song Guldetblev till sand (The gold turned into sand).For his role as Robert in the musical, hereceived the prestigious Guldmaskenaward.

Since then, he has moved between thetwo popular spheres of musical theatreand pop. He has sold over a million al-bums, and one of them, Jag KommerHem Igen Till Jul (I’m coming home againfor Christmas) has become somewhat of

a modern Christmas classic in Sweden.Peter has toured sold-out concert hallsand has been praised for musical rolesboth in Sweden and internationally.

Taking on the Phantom

Jöback is on his way to the airport when Icatch him on the phone. It is only a few daysbefore his move to London, having beenhandpicked for the lead role in ThePhantomof the Opera, now in its 26th year at HerMajesty’s Theatre in London’s West End.

So how does one prepare for such a grandrole? “I just don’t know,” Peter says. “Iprepare myself as best I can. I’m not sureyou can fully prepare for a job like thePhantom. But I believe themagic will hap-pen in the moment. I will, of course, beterribly nervous on stage at the premiere,but I have decided to try and enjoy everysingle moment.”

“It’s the perfect time to enter a new era,and it feels fantastic! I feel very grateful forthis opportunity and to be working withsuch an incredible cast. It’s a dream roleand a great starting point to return to thestage after a long break.”

It is not the first time Jöback has per-formed in the West End. In 1997, he was

offered the lead as Chris in Miss Saigon,and three years later, he took the role ofMichael in the original cast of The Witchesof Eastwick. He remembers that the ex-pectations were high and the pressure aswell, but overall it was exhilarating. Soonwork offers arrived from Sweden, and Pe-ter decided to move home to focus on hiscareer on his home soil.

“Fourteen years on and I have so muchmore experience and am feeling muchstronger,” says Peter, who is more thanready to meet the British audience again.“I have a long career behind me now. I no-tice that people have respect for me; itfeels wonderful.”

“I love London and the British audiences;they have been very supportive. HopefullyI’ll have some time to visit my favouritespots, such as Notting Hill, Hyde Park andmy favourite seafood restaurant in theMichelin House in Knightsbridge,” Peterreveals.

Pulling the brake

In 2009, after a long career with numerousmajor roles, shows and successful al-bums, he abruptly took some time out,cancelling all jobs, andmoved to New Yorkto seek a more balanced life. That same

Peter Jöback returnsto haunt the stagePeter Jöback is celebrating a 30-year long career with the lead role in one of the world’s most prominent musicals,The Phantom of the Opera. We caught up with Sweden’s biggest singer and musical star a few days before his moveto London.

By Emelie Krugly Hill | Photos: Karin Thörnblom

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year, the SVT documentary Happy, Hand-some and Unknown was released. For thefirst time, he talked about how his trou-bled past with issues concerning sexualabuse and an alcoholic father had caughtup with him. However, his inner journeyover the last ten years has made himstronger than ever.

“Today, I have an amazing life and an in-spiring career. Now, I have peace witheverything in my life and am not ashamedat all.”

It was during his time in New York that heattended the audition for Love Never Dies,Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to ThePhantom of the Opera, mostly just for fun,and was almost picked for the lead. Whenthe opportunity in London was offered tohim off the back of this, Peter did not hes-itate.

The Phantom turns 25

When The Phantom of the Opera cele-brated its 25th anniversary in October lastyear, Peter participated in the jubilee per-formances held at the Royal Albert Hall,

and it was broadcast live to cinema audi-ences in several countries.

“It was a huge honour to be there with An-drew Lloyd Webber and the legendary pro-ducer Cameron Mackintosh on stage; itwas basically musical history. They werevery happy and very encouraging,” saysPeter. “It naturally felt great and was thebest possible start to an exciting journey.”

Current and future projects

Recently, Peter Jöback released a newalbum of songs by famous French com-posers that have been translated intoSwedish, something he describes as adream project. A short film was also pro-duced with the same title as the album,La Vie, L’Amour, La Mort; it is a dramatictale of an entertainer’s love, life anddeath, where Peter Jöback plays hisFrench alter-ego, and which includes ac-tresses Izabella Scorupco, Melinda Kin-naman and Emma Sjöberg-Wiklund.

Peter Jöback recently also followed in thefootsteps of his idols, Frank Sinatra, EdithPiaf and Charles Aznavours, on a trip to

New York, Paris and Berlin, in the SwedishTV documentary Med hjärtat som insats,to discover the secret of immense fameand how to become a true entertainer.

And what about his next project? “First ofall, I will return to Sweden for a rest andenjoy my new residence on Värmdö out-side of Stockholm. I’m longing to workbehind as well as in front of the camera; Ikeep pitching ideas to Swedish television,”he says.

Last year was a big one for Peter in manyways, as he turned 40 and also marriedhis long-term boyfriend Oscar Nilsson.“Our wedding was amazing, and I will re-member that day for a very, very longtime. It was a powerful ceremony of lovefor us and all our friends.”

Peter Jöback will star as the Phantom atHer Majesty’s Theatre in London from 19March until September 2012.

For more information, please visit:www.peterjoback.com

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Scan Magazine | Design | We Love This

We love this...Welcome spring and Easter with fresh colourful decorating ideas for the home. Birds, flowers and light spring coloursinvite the warmth and sunny days back into the everyday.

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These ceramic trays by Tine K Home have a light and rich Scandi aesthetic.Prices from £8-41. www.tinekhome.com

A super-cute anddecorative beanbag in100% organic cotton

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These luxurious soft coat hangersby Hay will add finesse to the

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The best way to embrace spring iswith these gorgeous seasonal flower

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The Raft Stool is a beautiful blendof raw natural materials and industrialmetal structures. Designed by NormArchitects for Danish manufacturer &tradition. £345.www.95percentshop.co.uk

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Scan Magazine | Design | Fashion Diary

Fashion Diary...Print blouses, metallics, muted tones and pastel shades are set to reign this spring. Dip into the trends now withthese cool Scandi items, and stay one step ahead of the fashion pack.

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Invest in a sleek pair of beige jeans –they will work perfectly with thespring’s pastel shade trend. £150.shop.acnestudios.com

A cool handmade leather bracelet byMarie Terre. Comes in a variety ofcolours, sizes and designs.This one is £95. www.marieterre.co.uk

Paint print blouse by Weekday. Teamwith muted tones for a cool springlook. £42.www.weekday.se

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In Norway, in themiddle of Fjord Norway,you will find the Haugesund area. This isthe Homeland of the Viking Kings –Norway’s birthplace, where you can findamazing history, beautiful nature andpeaceful surroundings.

A long and dramatic history tells us howthey established the nation of Norway inthis region. It was the first ice-free area inNorway and home to the first king - Har-ald Fair-haired. For 3,000 years, chief-tains and kings controlled the straitKarmsundet – Nordvegen, the shippinglane that gave Norway its name. Today, itis possible to experience Viking history atclose quarters through a visit to Avald-snes. Here, you can visit several attrac-tions, such as the Nordvegen History Cen-

tre, St. Olav’s Church and the Viking Set-tlement.

It is not only at Avaldsnes that you can ex-perience Norway’s important history. InHaugesund, you will find the magnificentnational monument. This is where Nor-way’s first king Harald Fair-haired wasburied. In 1872, a 17-metre high monu-ment with its 29 surrounding stone mon-uments was raised to commemorate thepassing of a millennium since he unitedNorway.

Haugesund is surrounded by beautiful na-ture. You can take a stroll on the idyllicwhite sandy dunes on the Karmøybeaches. In the summer, it is a popularplace for bathing, and the rest of the year,

people travel here to kite and surf on thedramatic waves. In Åkrafjorden, you cansee one of the world’s most beautiful wa-terfalls, Langfoss. For a magnificent view,you can take the easy-to-climb footpathall the way to the top. If it is snow you arelooking for, you can take a trip to Røldal,where there are downhill trails and off-piste riding for all abilities, and all this inthe deepest snow in Europe!

Welcome to the Haugesund area!

Haugesund area– Homeland of the Viking KingsBy Destinasjon Haugesund & Haugalandet AS | Photos: Geir Øyvind Gismervik/ visithaugesund.no

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The small city of Haugesund, just north-west of Stavanger, is hosting Norway’sfirst ever Ironman 70.3 competition on 8July. After a long process to win the bid forthe race, race manager Ivar Jacobsencould finally let the party loose on 8 De-cember last year and start preparing forone of the world’s most prestigioustriathlon events. “It was fierce competi-tion, and we are incredibly pleased that we

can finally invite people to Ironman 70.3 inHaugesund,” says Jacobsen.

The sports highlight of the year

Ironman 70.3 in Haugesund is one of a se-ries of long-distance triathlon races whereathletes qualify for the Ironman WorldChampionship in Las Vegas. The triathlonconsists of a 1,900 metre swim, 90 kmcycle and 21.1 km run, and is open to

everyone. “It is an aspiration for many toone day participate in an Ironmantriathlon, and it does of course requiresome hours of training, but everyone canparticipate, both your old aunt and youryounger brother,” says Jacobsen. In thefirst hour after tickets were released, theyhad sold one a minute. The interest hasbeen enormous in the local area, but Ja-cobsen also expects great interest abroad.

The Ironman city of Norwayinvites you to a public party to rememberHaugesund is hosting Norway’s first ever Ironman 70.3 triathlon and promises excellent conditions for the contestants and a proper

party for everyone in and around the city on 8 July.By Anne Line Kaxrud

Photos: Courtesy of Ironman Haugesund

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“The first contestants from South Africaand the United States have secured theirplaces, and we are working with, for ex-ample, Nirvana in the United Kingdom, acompany that arranges trips for triath-letes, so it will be a great internationalevent,” explains Jacobsen. As it is the firstyear, they are advised to limit the contest-ants to 1,500. “We want to do it properly, sothe event can grow year by year. We havegot a contract for five years, but historyshows that once a city has got Ironman, itnever gives it up,” says Jacobsen.

An inspiration for others

Jacobsen was only 18 when he entered hisfirst triathlon and has participated in sev-eral Ironman triathlons, both full distanceand 70.3. “Once you have done it once,you are hooked,” he explains. The Ironman70.3 series has become the fastest grow-ing triathlon series in the world, and thecontestants reflect a healthy lifestyle. “So-ciety needs healthy role models, and thatis what Ironman stands for,” says Jacob-

sen. It was the mixture of the passion forIronman and his own home city Hauge-sund that inspired him to bring thetriathlon home. “I have had triathlon inmy blood since I started back in 1983, andI have always been proud of my city, so Ithought I would combine the two,” ex-plains Jacobsen. After a few years of manymeetings and conversations, Jacobsencan finally see the fruit of his two passionscombined. “It will be an incredibly inspir-ing and joyful time to be in Haugesund,”says Jacobsen.

Haugesund - the ideal location

The European jury that granted Hauge-sund with Ironman 70.3 emphasised thefantastic location of the city. Located closeto the world-famous fjords, Haugesundis the ideal starting point for a holidayalong what is often referred to as themostbeautiful coastline in the world. “Manycommented on the fantastic nature sur-rounding Haugesund, and it is exotic tomany foreigners. There is no doubt that

this helped us to attract the event, partic-ularly as many combine Ironman with alonger holiday,” says Jacobsen. And thecity knows how to welcome the expected1,500 contestants. The inhabitants havealready volunteered their labour duringthe event, while others have offered toopen their homes to contestants who arein need of a bed. “The city is hosting thisevent, and everyone is involved one way oranother. It is incredible not having to askfor help, and the inhabitants have beenamazingly open-hearted,” says Jacobsenwith obvious gratitude.

An event for both active contestantsand eager supporters

For those who prefer to cheer rather thanparticipate in what has been referred to asa test in the “true Viking spirit”, you canwatch the contestants through their dif-ferent challenges within short distances.“We have an excellent arena where thedistances are short from one area to an-other, so it will be easy for the viewers tofollow the contestants,” says Jacobsen.The viewer-friendly course takes viewersand contestants from swimming in Skeis-vatnet, a small lake in rural Haugesund, tobiking along the coastline of the NorthSea and running through the city centre.“The whole city welcomes you to thesports event of the year,” says Jacobsen.

For more information, please visit:www.ironmanhaugesund.comwww.ironman.com

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Scanhealth Scandinavia, a partnership ofhealth care providers in Haugesund, in-cludes Privatsykehuset Haugesund andKlinikk Hausken, both government ap-proved clinics. As the clinics are only lo-cated 15 minutes away from HaugesundAirport, they are easy and quick to reachfrom a lot of locations, including Londonand Edinburgh.

“The main questions that people comingfrom abroad often consider are: Can I trustthem? What is the price like? And howeasy is it to get there? All these aspectsare covered here, so there is no need toworry,” explains Klinikk Hausken’s med-ical director Jon Hausken.

“The price can often be the main decidingfactor, but it’s important to highlight thatthe quality of our care is just as good as in

the UK. We are ISO certified, follow EUregulations on tissue and cells, and thehealth authorities in Norway inspect theclinic annually. There is also no waitingtime, and we’re the only clinic in Norwaywith Embryoscopes, which give us addedinformation on embryo selection.”

Privatsykehuset Haugesund offers thesame high-quality treatment when itcomes to a range of operative procedures,including orthopaedic, eye, cosmetic,urology and general surgery. With a dras-tically lower occurrence of MRSA infec-tions in Norway and the rest of Scandi-navia, the private hospital is a safe andcomfortable place for all patients.

“People in the UK think that Norway is veryexpensive and don’t often see it as a real-istic option for their treatment,” says Turid

Haugesund is home tohigh-quality private health careNorway might not immediately spring to mind when considering private health careoptions; however, with top-qualified personnel, low costs, the latest technology, ex-cellent facilities and no waiting lists, the private hospital and infertility clinic inHaugesund offer comprehensive care, not to be discounted.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Scanhealth Scandinavia

For more information, please visit:www.privatsykehuset.nowww.klinikkhausken.no

Staveland Nygaard, the director of Privat-sykehuset Haugesund. “But we offer high-quality care, within a similar culture to theUK, and at a surprisingly low cost. We alsoassist all patients with their booking of airtickets and hotel rooms; it’s VIP treatment.It’s very easy, as we speak English andthere is no hassle in contacting us.”

When it comes to the IVF treatment atKlinikk Hausken, patients are equally sat-isfied with their care, as they can talk di-rectly to their doctors throughout the care;they are involved in the treatment andintroduced to a warm and welcomingatmosphere.

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In Ølen, a 50-minute drive from Hauge-sund Airport, Unni Marie Lien has beenintroducing visitors to Norwegian crafts-manship through her shop Unni MarieRosemaling for the last 31 years.

A style of Norwegian decorative painting,Rosemaling first originated in rural valleysand dates back at least to the 1700s.“Many people are surprised to learn thatRosemaling can actually be modern, andI really want to show people that it is notdull and old-fashioned,” says Lien.

Both she and her house are well known inthe region, sowell known in fact, that the lo-

cal director of tourism made an appear-ancewhen she opened her newguest toilet!

“As well as being a shop selling arts andcrafts and souvenirs, this is also where Ilive and have my workshop, plus I run thelocal tourist information,” she says. “I en-joy having visitors here, and the most im-portant thing for me is to give visitors anexperience and to show them that there isstill such a thing as craftsmanship. Every-thing I make is a true one of a kind.”

In 2010, the Korean World Masters Or-ganizing Committee, an international NGOthat promotes cultural exchanges, named

For further information aboutUnni Marie Rosemaling, please visit:www.rosemaling.com

For further information aboutWorld Masters, please visit:www.worldmasters.org

By Karin Modig

Photos: Rosemaling/rosemaling.com

By Anne Line Kaxrud | Photos: Dugneberg B&B

Creativity, passion and a famous house her a World Master for her dedication torepresenting Norwegian culture abroad.“My aim is to preserve a local craft tradi-tion, and quality is always my number oneconcern,” she says. “Although I make tra-ditional pieces, a lot of my work is mod-ern, and I paint on shoes, helmets, bags,bikes, anything at all really!”

The family Likenes can offer you accom-modation out of the ordinary at theirfarm, close to the beautiful seaside onthe Karmøyisland, just south of Hauge-sund.

“It all started when my youngest sonworked at the local tourist office in Sku-deneshavn and had to disappoint touristafter tourist as there was no accommo-dation in the area. However, rather thansending them away, he took them backhome, assuming quite rightly that wewould have a bed for the night,” saysowner Jan Arnstein Likenes with a grin.Since then the B&B has grown into fourguest rooms, and he has taken over, whilethe son has set off for new adventures.

A cost-friendly and intimate stay

With a set price of only £25 per person pernight, the B&B is a cost-friendly alterna-

tive on the island. “My children often say:‘Oh, you’re silly Daddy’, as we offer therooms so cheap. But I have never wantedto be a millionaire, and it’s a great pleas-ure for me to see happy smiles around thebreakfast table every day,” says Jan Arn-stein. The B&B is busy during the highseason and attracts tourists from all overthe world. “We have had guests from allover the world, from Australia to Taiwan,”says Jan Arnstein. “We often invite our

guests into our private home for a cup ofcoffee, and most people appreciate theintimacy and friendliness you get here,among the beautiful nature of course.”

Enjoy a personal and cost-friendly stay at Dugneberg B&B

For more information, please visit:www.dugneberg.com


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The boutique hotel itself comprises 24newly refurbished rooms, complete withflat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms andbalconies from which to take in the splen-did scenery.

The hotel’s restaurant is a trendy andtastefully designed eatery that offers de-licious local cuisine throughout the day. In

the evening, it offers an extensive à lacarte menu, making it a popular choicewith both locals and visitors.

The restaurant is also host to variousart exhibitions, featuring paintings by thein-house artist Jan Terje Rafdal, whoalso has his own exhibition gallery inEtne.

Art and culture are a key theme at thehotel, with up-and-coming bands fre-quently performing on the premises. Etneis an attractive destination for buddingmusicians, many of whom use the localABC music studio, which is co-run by thehotel. The studio has its own music labeland state-of-the-art facilities available forhire.

In terms of outdoor activities, the optionsare endless. The nearby Røldal Ski Resorthas the deepest snow in Europe, whilethe vast terrain surrounding Etne is idealfor hiking and mountain biking.

Salmon fishing and deer hunting are alsopopular activities, both of which can bearranged through the hotel, enabling vis-itors to be accompanied by local expertson their excursions.

For more information, please visit:www.fuglfonix.no

Fugl Fonix Hotel offersfood, art and culture aplentyThe Fugl Fønix Hotel, ideally nestled among fjords and mountains, is a cultural hubthat caters to art lovers, food connoisseurs andmusicians alike. Located in Etne, it alsoacts as a perfect base for visitors keen to sample outdoor activities all year round.

By Sven Riis Houston | Photos: Fugl Fonix Hotel

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Magnificent nature, colourful culture andgreat culinary offers: the Stavanger re-gion is situated within a landscape full ofcontrasts and offers many exciting activ-ities. It is never far to your next adventure!

Whether you are up to doing long hikingtrips, or you just want to spend a lazy dayon the beach, there are suitable condi-tions for everyone. You could go see themagnificent Lysefjord and the famousPreikestolen (Pulpit Rock) on a relaxingfjord cruise, or perhaps you would like tohike up to the rock formation at 604 me-tres above the fjord and enjoy the won-derful views from there. Last year, LonelyPlanet declared Preikestolen to be one ofthe top ten most spectacular viewingpoints in the world.

Festivals and culture

Each year, more than 40 festivals arearranged in the region. If you like music,this is the place to be. Whether you preferjazz, chamber music or rock, we have a

festival for you. Gladmat, the country’sbiggest food festival, takes place in Sta-vanger and gives you a taste of the bestgastronomy that the region has to offer. Itis not without reason that the Stavangerregion was European Capital of Culture in2008 – visitors can choose among a widerange of museums, galleries, guidedtours, musical arenas, revues and the-

atres. For a list of upcoming festivals andevents, please visit our homepage.

Food and Nightlife

Hungry after a long daytrip? Enjoyseafood, lamb, vegetables and fruit fromour local producers in world-class restau-rants. The Stavanger region with its goodclimate and its active research environ-ment is one of Norway’s leading gastro-nomic regions. After dinner, a variety ofbars and nightclubs await you, so you candance the night away.

No matter what you choose to do, you willsurely go back home with memories for alifetime. Take advantage of the short dis-tances in our region. The next adventure iswaiting for you just around the corner!

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Idyllically situated right by the sea, ÅmøyFjordferie is a privately owned bed andbreakfast offering stunning panoramicviews of the area. Opened in 2007, it hasbeen run by husband and wife Jan-Thorand Lillian Holgersen since the begin-ning.

The couple pride themselves on their hos-pitality and have created a friendly envi-ronment where guests feel at home. Amere 20-minute drive from the centre ofStavanger, Åmøy Fjordferie is within easyreach of everything the city has to offer,but also has nature right on its doorstep.

“We have kept our surroundings natu-ral, as close as possible to what the areawas like before there were any buildingshere, so the houses are pretty much sur-rounded by rocks, grass and the sea,”says Lillian.

Fishing is a popular activity with guests,and boats are available for hire. Jan-Thor

has also been known to take guests outcrab fishing in his boat. Should you preferto stay on dry land, there are many walk-ing routes in the area, and it is close to fa-mous sights such as Preikestolen (PulpitRock) and Kjerag.

“We are proud of this place and it isvery important to us that guests feel athome and are well looked after,” says Lil-lian. “At breakfast, everyone sits together atone long table, enabling us all to have achat and get to know each other a little bit.”

Åmøy Fjordferie is also an ideal basefor business trips and courses. A meetingroom for 15-20 people is available, andthere is wireless Internet available through-out the site, both indoors and outdoors.

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Comfortable and homely, Stavanger Bed& Breakfast offers an ideally located andreasonable place to stay when visitingNorway’s fourth largest city.

Owner MichaelPeck leads a teamof service-mindedand multi-lingualstaff. Born andraised in Sta-vanger, he knowsthe city like theback of his handand has run the hotel since 1995.

Altogether, Stavanger Bed & Breakfastsleeps 55 people and has 30 rooms - amix of singles, doubles and four-bed fam-ily rooms. “Most rooms have a shower,except for our cheaper Backpacker Roomsthat are ideal for budget travellers,” saysPeck. “Included in the price for all guestsare Wi-Fi, use of computer, cable TV inevery room and parking.”

Also included of course is breakfast, inthis case, a Norwegian buffet-style one.Bread is baked fresh every morning, andguests can tuck into cheese, liver pate,

smoked salmon, coldmeat cuts and so on.At 9pm every evening, coffee, tea and

Norwegian-style waffles are served in thedining room, and the nightly get-togethersare a big hit with guests.

“The dining room becomes a little hubwhere guests can meet and interact in adifferent way from what is the norm athotels,” says Peck. “They can share theirtravel stories, and many use the time to

plan their onward journey, sharing sto-ries and advice with fellow travellers.”

Stavanger B&B is situated right in Sta-vanger city centre and is popular both with

tourists and business travellers. It iswithin easy walking distance from theCathedral, railway station, and most ofthe city’s amenities and sights.

By Karin Modig | Photos: Stavanger Bed & Breakfast

Wake up to a panoramic view of the sea

For further information or bookings,please visit: www.amoyfjordferie.no

Bookings can also be made through:www.booking.com

Norwegian hospitality in the heart of Stavanger

For more information, please visit:www.stavangerbedandbreakfast.no

By Karin ModigPhotos: Åmøy Fjordferie

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Sisyfos Stone Gallery has been a successamong childlike adults and children alikesince it opened four years ago. Thegallery exhibits art made entirely out ofstone and has often been described as“naive, authentic and innocent”. “No onehas ever done this, so most people arevery amazed,” says gallery owner andartist Anne Marie Arnøy.

Where stones come alive

Sisyfos Stone Gallery lies idyllically byTananger harbour, only 20 minutes fromStavanger, and is a perfect getaway for aday full of unique pieces of art made ofstone. “There is so much one can expresswith stones, and I find my inspiration ineverything that goes on in my mind,whether it is climate change, relation-ships or loneliness. For me, it is the per-fect way of expressing people’s lives,” saysArnøy. The artist started her career work-ing with clay, but moved on to stones eight

years ago. Feeling that it was better tocommunicate with stones, she has pro-duced an impressive collection throughoutthe years. However, she does not hide thefact that it is also hard work. “We havespent countless days in the mountains tofind the right blocks of stone, and it israther hard work,” she admits.

Art that gives peace of heart

The name of the gallery is a story in itself,referring to the Greek myth of Sisyphus.Sisyphus was condemned by the gods to

ceaselessly rolling a rock to the top of amountain, at which point the stone wouldfall back of its own weight. They believedthere was no more dreadful punishmentthan futile and hopeless labour. Despitethe initial negative connotations, Arnøyidentifies with Sisyphos. “The myth hasbeen interpreted in a more positive way byCamus, as he sees the stone as our des-tiny. We are bound to repeat ourselves,and it gives us safety in knowing what wehave, which ultimately makes us embraceour destiny,” explains Arnøy and points towhy the gallery remains so popularamong visitors. “They are amazed by thedirectness of the art, and how it goesstraight to their hearts,” she says.

Find inner peace and the child in you atSisyfos Stone Gallery

By Anne Line Kaxrud | Photos: Sisyfos Stone Gallery

For more information, please visit:Facebook page: Anne Marie Arnøywww.sisyfos.net

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Having been established in 1985, Jaer-museet has spread its wings and is now aprominent feature in the region. It consistsof two main museums, “Vitengarden”(Science Museum) and “Vitenfabrikken”(Science Factory), both of which con-tributed to it being named Norwegianmu-seum of the year in 2009.

Vitenfabrikken is the home of natural sci-ence, featuring an array of exhibitions, rang-ing fromhumanDNA and physics to the in-ventions of LeonardoDa Vinci. Themuseumplaces a strong emphasis on interactivelearning, aided by films, theatre perform-ances, workshops and demonstrations.

In 2009, Jaermuseet was presented withthe European Micheletti Award, recognis-ing it as Europe’s leading technologicalmuseum.

Jaeren has a deep-rooted connection toagriculture, which can be explored in de-

tail at Vitengarden. This modern museumcontains a living historical farm and pro-vides an excellent insight into the region’slandscape, animals and architecture. Vis-itors can interact through a variety of ac-tivities, such as carrying out the dailytasks of a farm, or for the more adventur-ous, taking the plunge into deep haystackswithin the barn.

Jaermuseet also maintains Tungenes Fyr,a lighthouse that has helped steer shipsclear of the rocky shores for nearly 200years. The interior of the house has notchanged since the 1930s, enabling visitorsto take a step back in time whilst touringthe building.

Elsewhere, the National Garborg Centrehouses the works of Arne and Hulga Gar-borg, two of Jaeren’s most prominent au-thors. The centre is due to open in 2012and will act as an interactive learning andcommunity centre.

Creating a unique learning experience is acore value of themuseum, somethingwhichprompted the creation of the “Science Cir-cus”, a mobile science centre that travelsaround the various schools in the region.

The Circus is part of Jaermuseet’s aim tocapture people’s imagination and inspirethem to expand their knowledge, as Viten-garden’s department head Helene Larsenexplains.

“Both Vitengarden and Vitenfabrikken arefull of interactive learning activities, andwe always aim to have exhibitions and ex-periments that encourage visitors to in-teract, learn and enjoy the experience.”

Explore the dynamic exhibitions and engage inexperiments at one of Europe’s top technologicalmuseums

For more information, please visit:www.jaermuseet.no

Jaermuseet is recognised as a leading science and cultural museum both in Norwayand throughout Europe. The museum is spread throughout Jaeren and beyond, fea-turing exhibitions on local industry, culture, history and technology.

By Sven Riis Houston | Photos: Jaermuseet

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Just outside Stavanger, within easy reachof both the city and unspoilt nature, youwill find Forus Apartment Hotel. An al-ternative to traditional hotels, it has justthe right mix of the space and privacy ofa home, coupled with some of the serviceexpected from a hotel.

The Forus area, home to numerous large,international companies, sees many busi-ness travellers, contract workers andcommuters throughout the year. For thelast few years, Forus Apartment Hotel hasbeen providing many of these visitors witha home away from home.

“What makes us special is mainly thefact that we provide whole flats ratherthan a hotel room,” says general man-ager Heidi Elin Øglænd. “Many of ourguests spendmonths travelling each year,and they appreciate the extra space andcomfort of a flat, and the opportunity tocook their own meals, for example.”

Theexclusive andmodernapartment ho-tel is ideal for both short and long-termstays. It counts 44 flats, all of which are 50-60 squaremetres with two bedrooms. Flatsare light andmodernwith spacious terraces.

“Guests also have free use of a com-munal space with large barbeques anddining tables, and flats have cable TV andWi-Fi,” says Øglænd. “All flats are fullyfurnished and equipped to a high stan-dard, and cleaning is included.”

Surrounding the complex are largeopen areas, and the area provides excel-lent opportunities for walks and cyclingtrips. Supermarkets, shops and restau-rants are within walking distance, and sois a golf course.

Forus Apartment Hotel is easily ac-cessible from Stavanger Airport, Sola.

The British International School of Sta-vanger (BISS) was established in 1977 tomeet the needs of parents working in thedeveloping North Sea oil industry. Sinceits establishment, the school has prideditself on providing first-rate educationfor children, not just from the UK, butfrom across the whole world. Currentlythe school teaches 475 pupils of over 35different nationalities, ranging betweenthe ages of 2 and 16.

The independent education sector in theUK is world renowned, and as a part of it,BISS is regularly inspected by the Inde-pendent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). BISSwas last inspected in March 2010 and re-ceived excellent and outstanding judg-ments in every area. The school hasearned a very solid reputation, which isbased on the high standard of educationas well as the facilities that are both mod-

ern and engaging. The school also makesgood use of the surrounding Norwegiannatural area of forests and fjords.

Since August 2008, BISS has offeredstudents aged 11 to 16 the opportunity tocomplete studies in the International Bac-calaureate Middle Years Programme(MYP). The programme provides studentswith exciting challenges as well as a lot of

support through the help of a broad cur-riculum that creates a truly Norwegianexperience within the British educationalsystem.

In addition, all BISS students partici-pate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Interna-tional Award scheme. Taking responsibil-ity for the planning and organising ofovernight expeditions amid some of thewildest landscape Norway has to offer,means that the students are challenged tosolve problems by themselves. Developingcommunity awareness and taking re-sponsibility means that students are en-couraged to make a valuable contributionto society.

Stylish apartments for the discerning customerBy Karin Modig | Photos: Forus Leighlighets Hotel

For more information, please visit:www.forusleilighetshotel.no

For more information, please visit:www.cobis.org.uk/accredited/british-international-school-of-stavanger.htmlwww.biss.no

Stavanger offers a truly Norwegian experiencewithin the British educational system By Nia Kajastie

Photo: Sola Andrew

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Sing along to well-known tunes by Bachand shake your hips to Latin rhythmsThe Stavanger Symphony Orchestra produced an unusual standing ovation during its concert at Carnegie Hall in New York lastyear, and continues to impress audiences abroad and at home with its quality and commitment to a creative combination of earlyand contemporary music.

By Anne Line Kaxrud | Photos: Anne Lise Norheim

“We always aim to think fresh, which in-fluences our varied programme of clas-sics as well as Latino tunes,” says man-aging director Trude Marit Risnes.

“Playing where the people are”

The Stavanger Symphony Orchestra (SSO)has an impressive repertoire, rangingfrom classical compositions by Bach andGrieg to more contemporary tunes. “Weplay for everyone, people of all ages andoccupations. We therefore have a mainseries of concerts for the more experi-enced, who often know classical musicrather well. We have another classical se-ries that provides the history behind themusic, which is told from the stage. Thiscreates a unique atmosphere and inti-macy between the audience and musi-cians,” elaborates Risnes. The orchestra

also preforms single concerts, as duringthe traditional jazz festival MaiJazz in Sta-vanger, as well as operas and musicals.The upcoming Latin Night at the end ofMarch is expected to attract many newfaces. “We have a great variety on offer,”says Risnes.

The orchestra plays according to the ini-tiative: “SSO plays where the people are”.“There is still a barrier for many to go toa classical concert at a concert hall, andin order to reach these people, we have toget out there to show them what we actu-ally do. It is amazing to see how people of-ten are surprised that they really enjoyand even recognise many of the tunes,but they may never have had the opportu-nity to go to a concert,” explains Risnes.She notes that it is particularly important

in our time, as people lead hectic lives.“Music is an important component for aharmonious life, and wemake it easier bycoming to them,” she says.

A new home – the opening of the Sta-vanger Concert Hall in September

Stavanger has a great tradition as a cul-tural hotspot in Norway and was the Eu-ropean Capital of Culture in 2008. The SSOplayed an important role during the yearand remains one of the most importantmusic institutions in the city. It is thereforeonly natural that they are to inhabit thenew concert hall opening in September.“The Stavanger Concert Hall will be ourhome, and we will continue to attract newaudiences, while working closer with na-tional and international artists,” saysRisnes. It is an exciting time for the or-


chestra, as they have also appointed anew chief conductor to take over from theinternationally acclaimed Steven Sloane in2013. Christian Vasques is only 27 yearsold but is already regarded as a prodigywithin the world of classical music. “Hereflects our visions perfectly, as innovativeand modern,” says Risnes.

From finance to orchestra

Managing director Trude Marit Risnes en-tered the SSO on 1 January 2010 and hasgreat results to show after only two yearsbehind the steering wheel. Great audi-ence numbers aside, the Stavanger Sym-phony Orchestra has grown into one ofthe absolute top chamber orchestras inNorway and is referred to as having“world-class credentials”by many critics.As the only female director of a symphonicorchestra in Norway, she has a back-ground in leadership in finance, and a de-gree in history of art and pedagogy fromthe University of Oslo. “I enjoyed workingin finance, where I strived to turn our em-ployees into the best of the best. It, how-ever, came to a point where I wanted tolead an organisation with the absolutetop-notch people within their field, andwhen the opportunity with the SSO ap-peared, I had the chance to combine thisdesire and my passion for music,” ex-plains Risnes concerning her somewhatunusual career path. “Music is my heartand passion, and I have often used musicduring my time in finance. Businessesconstantly have to change, and many areunderstandably frightened by the un-known. Music, however, can help peopleovercome this. You aremore able and will-ing to give into change both emotionallyand rationally.”

Music as stress relief

It is well documented that classical mu-sic is suitable as stress relief and bringsbalance to people’s lives. This is, for ex-ample, why one often hears classicalmusic played in underground stationsduring rush hour, and the SSO has in-corporated this into many of its produc-tions. “It is an enormous motivation forme personally to be able to offer a prod-uct that can help people to live a betterlife,” says Risnes.

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For more information, please visit:www.sso.no

Managing director Trude Marit Risnes. Photo: SSO

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While Finland is known for its magnifi-cent scenery and sights in wintertime,when spring finally arrives, you will dis-cover a whole new side to the country.And with summer in full bloom, you havean unlimited choice of excellent things todo in the countryside as well as the city,whether you would like to rent a little cot-tage by a lake or experience the summerbeer terrace culture in buzzing Helsinki.The main thing, of course, is to enjoy theoutdoors to the fullest. While the Finnish

spring and summer do not last that long,the days are always long, and you shouldtake advantage of all the hours of day-light available. There is nothing more re-laxing than sitting on a summer cottage’sporch, fresh from the sauna, enjoying along summer’s evening.

If you want to keep active, the options areendless, from hiking, cycling, horsebackriding and sailing to fishing, golf andmuch, much more. There are also plenty

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For more information on everythingthat Finland has to offer, please visit:www.visitfinland.com

When the snow leisurely melts away and the sun brings out the first spring flowers,Finland truly shows off its magnificent colours. The thousands of blue lakes warm upslowly but surely, while the unspoilt green forests come to life; and the city scene isreintroduced to vibrant Marimekko dresses and red sweet summer berries.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Visit Finland

of outdoor festivals and events takingplace throughout the summer, so makesure you do not miss out!

When thinking about accommodation orgeneral holiday destinations in Finland,you should first choose whether youwould like to stay in the countryside, bythe seaside or a beautiful lake, in the mid-dle of Finland’s capital or another largecity, or perhaps beyond the Arctic Circle inthe land of the midnight sun. There areplenty of luxurious hotels, stunningmanorhouses, villas, traditional cottages andeven camp sites to choose from.

And one event you should make sure toexperience is Midsummer, or summersolstice, taking place at the end of June,celebrated around Finland with bonfires,joyous festivities and old folk rituals.

Spring and summer in Finland – youshould not miss it!

Finland shows its true coloursin spring and summer

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Back in the summer of 1937, the Rukkoilavillage in Hauho was abuzz with excite-ment as the very first Niskavuori movie,based on a classic series of Finnish plays,was filmed there. Current owner LeenaHaavisto’s grandmother Elin Ilorantahelped take care of and feed the film crew,who were staying around the village. Afterthat momentous summer, Iloranta be-came a guest house offering full board.

Today, the farmstead still retains it oldcharm with its main building, barns andcottages, seamlessly combined with moremodern hotel accommodation. Set by theclear Iso-Roinevesi lake and surroundedby forest, the area is ideal for a family hol-iday or a fruitful conference or meeting.

“Referring to the history, the old barnsare great for parties and events, such asa gathering around a traditional pit-roastor making pancakes,” says Haavisto.

Food is a big part of the experience atIloranta, where you will taste mouth-wa-tering homemade fare, from fresh breadto smoked fish. The ingredients comestraight from the surrounding nature andwill introduce you to hearty traditionalFinnish food.

Iloranta is also a place to find your“favourite spot”, where you can enjoy thebeautiful surroundings in peace and quiet,explains Haavisto. “There are plenty ofspots to choose from, with stones andbenches scattered all around, and whynot sit on the sand beach in the summerand look out onto the still lake.”

The feedback from guests has been over-whelmingly positive, with families in theirfourth generation continuing to spendtheir holidays at Iloranta, while businessclients are also happy to return time aftertime.

Every now and then one needs some real food for the soul: some relaxation, re-freshment, comfort and satisfaction. In southern Finland’s vital countryside, your bodyand soul can find both rest and excitement at Iloranta in Hauho, a farmstead with alot of history and atmosphere.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Hauhon Iloranta

For more information, please visit:www.iloranta.fi or [email protected]. +35836542410

It must be the great combination of his-tory, hospitality, nature and food, togetherwith the option to either take it easy ortake part in fun activities. In the winter,you can try out some curling, kicksled-ding, ice fishing and skiing, among otherthings, while in the summer you cannotmiss out on the great cycling opportuni-ties, and of course all the fun things thelake can offer, including sitting on a raftgliding along its surface, enjoying yourselflike it was a café.

And, of course, to complete a truly Finnishholiday experience, you need a sauna. Ilo-ranta’s traditional “smoke sauna” andwood-burning sauna are both extremelypopular. From spring until autumn, thesmoke sauna is warmed up every day andstays on until the early morning hours.

Hearty hospitality and delicious local cuisinein a tranquil countryside setting

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At the heart of Vanajanlinna Group’s op-eration is the historic Hotel Vanajanlinna,one of the most reputable meeting, con-ference and golf hotels in Scandinavia.The magnificent manor hotel, the inter-nationally acclaimed golf course and thesurrounding Finnish nature create an un-beatable combination.

The hotel rooms offer quality and comfortof the highest standard. The sympatheti-cally renovated rooms, suites and apart-ments bring out the unique atmosphere ofthe manor. Spread between the mainbuilding and the nearby old horse stableRatsula, Vanajanlinna’s conference prem-ises have retained the genuine manorspirit but are geared with modern high-tech equipment. “Our conference and

training facilities can accommodate up to230 persons, and are suitable for manytypes of business and leisure events,” sayssales manager Hanna Velin.

Famous for its stunning food, Vanajan-linna Restaurant offers guests plenty tochoose from. Culinary pleasures can beenjoyed in beautiful and elegant milieus –from the cosy and romantic Dining Room,Salon, Wine Cottage and Old Library tothe larger Ballroom, there are various dif-ferent dining experiences on offer. Full ofcharacter, the Speakeasy is perfect forthemed parties whilst the Pavilion in themanor’s garden provides plenty of spacefor summer celebrations. The surround-ing Finnish nature with lakes and forestscreates the perfect backdrop for the top-

rated golf course. Linna Golf's champi-onship course has been specially de-signed to challenge the world's best pro-fessionals, whilst offering the averagegolfer an enjoyable playing experience too.Linna Golf is a member of the prestigiousEuropean Tour Courses Group, guaran-teeing the highest standards and quality.

Rustic forest and nautical seaside

If you are looking for something more ru-ral, then the Forester's Estate inJanakkala provides an idyllic setting formeetings, parties and get-togethers. Asthe name implies, the Forester’s Estate islocated deep in the woods and right bythe lake Sääjärvi. Visitors can enjoy thegood food and cosy atmosphere of therestaurant Lakehouse, whilst the Smoke

Luxury like no otherOne of the leaders in the Finnish hotel and restaurant business, Vanajanlinna Group offers first-class tourism services in stun-ning locations across Finland. The high-class accommodation and conference facilities, culinary and sporting experiences, andfriendly personalised service in impeccable surroundings make your visit an experience you want to repeat again and again.

By Inna Allen | Photos: Vanajanlinna Group

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Sauna with its hot tub and breathtakingscenery is a must all year round.

The picturesque town of Hanko, in the verysouth of Finland, is home to RestaurantHSF. It combinesmodern gastronomy andrestaurant culture with Nordic traditionsand the history of Finnish sailing. AsHanko is located by the shore of the BalticSea, sailing has always been very impor-tant to the town and its people. RestaurantHSF has thus been an essential part of theHanko summer since 1938. The restau-

rant and its sunny terraces are spectacu-lar spots for enjoying exquisite food andcool beverages.

An arctic adventure of a lifetime

Located at Levi, the largest ski resort inFinnish Lapland, Levi Spirit consists ofnine luxurious all-inclusive villas, eachbig enough to fit 10 persons. Levi Spirit of-fers guests the rare combination of exoticArctic beauty and extraordinary comfort.The contemporary villas sit beautifully inthe deep tranquillity of the Lappish nature.

“The level of quality and service at theLevi Spirit meets the expectations ofVanajanlinna’s quality-conscious cus-tomers who are used to the standard weoffer,” says Velin. “Our guests receive per-sonal and customized service to cater totheir every wish.” From the fiery northernlights and sparkling snow-covered fellsto the midnight sun and sleepless nights– whatever the season, Levi Spirit pro-vides an ideal getaway with truly unfor-gettable experiences.

Whether you are after an activity break ora chill-out relaxation, one thing is for sure,you will want to eat. At the heart of Levi,right by the front ski slope, Levin Ravinto-lakatu (The Levi Restaurant Street), catersfor all tastes. The four fine restaurants,Bistro, Cantina, Tango and Tsekki, to-gether with the catering service GastroCatering, all offer their own approach toexperiencing the gastronomy and nightlifeof the Arctic world. With a wide variety ofdifferent cuisines, you are sure to findsomething to suit your needs.

For more information, please visit:www.vanajanlinnagroup.fi

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Lakehouse at theForester’s Estate

Levi Spirit

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Southern Sweden is where around 80%of the population of the country lives, andwhile it does not share the rugged land-scape of the north, it makes up for it withpastoral, rolling countryside, endlessforest and more temperate climes.

A holiday in Skåne can be what you wantit to be – a good old-fashioned seasideholiday, staying in a cottage with your veryown lake, or a stay in one of the largercities of the region, Malmö, Lund or Hels-ingborg, and combining it with trips toGlasriket (Kingdom of Crystal), or justdays spent lazing by the sea at Mölle orthe enchanting seaside town of Torekov.

The long, languishing coastlines that lie tothe east and west in southern Sweden aredotted with fishing harbours and mari-nas, coastal towns and beach resorts setagainst a natural backdrop that is asuniquely Swedish as it is gorgeous. Just

off the coast, the islands of Gotland andÖland are waiting to show off theircharms.

Food and drink

There are plenty of places to tickle thetaste buds throughout southern Sweden.The Swedes’ healthy lifestyle shinesthrough, and organic restaurants are inabundance, including Salt & Brygga inMalmö, Sweden’s first 100% organicrestaurant, which serves locally sourced,seasonal food with a Mediterranean-Swedish twist.

Visitors to southern Sweden can also in-dulge in the age-old Swedish tradition of‘fika’, which involves taking a break fromyour day’s activities to relax and socialisewith a drink and a treat. Coffee is an im-portant part of fika, since Swedes are theworld’s second largest nation of coffeedrinkers, but tea and soft drinks are all

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legitimate parts of fika, whilst home-made baked goods, such as cinnamonbuns, are popular accompaniments.

Pleasant experiences for every sense

If you are interested in culture in thewidest sense of the expression, the cities,towns, villages and countryside of south-ern Sweden are teeming with sights andattractions certain to please every prefer-ence and interest.

The Skåne region is famous for its castlesand one of its most exciting treasures isGlimmingehus, Scandinavia’s best pre-served medieval castle. Here you canlearn about Swedish history, discoverunique archaeological artefacts, ghosthunt, relax in the herb garden or enjoy amedieval meal. Many of the castles boastbeautiful gardens. Of particular historicand horticultural note is Sofiero Palace,just a short drive north of Helsingborg,voted the most beautiful park in Europe.This fantastic garden boasts 10,000 rho-dodendron plants and more than 500 dif-ferent species and several art and gardenthemed exhibitions throughout the sum-mer months (www.sofiero.se).

Activities

Like a good walk? Then head to Stenshu-vud – one of three national parks in Skåne– situated in the far south-east of the re-gion. The top of the cliff is flat and juts outover a beautiful beach, providing breath-taking sea views. With more than 70 golfcourses within an hour’s drive of eachother, no other region in Scandinavia hasmore to offer golfers than Skåne.

Fans of Henning Mankell and followers ofthe BBC series Wallander should taketime to visit the historic city of Ystad, hometo fictional detective Kurt Wallander. Hopon board a volunteer fireman’s truck tofollow in Wallander’s crime-fighting foot-steps or take one of the guided murder-mystery tours where visitors get to solve amurder case worthy of Mankell’s writing!

Fishing huts on the shore of Smögen, West Coast.

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When the local dance pavilion burnt downin 2006, Vellinge Council knew that theyhad to create something truly special inits place. The dance pavilion had beenthe heart of the local community for over80 years; nothing mediocre would do toreplace it. Three years and an architec-tural competition later, Kjellgren Kamin-sky Architecture’s impressive MirageDancehall opened to the public, and itwould not be long before architectural

magazines and enthusiasts started queu-ing up.

But far from exclusively high-brow, Fal-sterbo Strandbad, the venue run by JohanWallenborg and Cecilia Richter, both withyears of experience from the renownedStockholm venue Wallmans Salonger, isopen-minded and flexible, and caters forparty-hungry visitors and local familiesalike. “It’s a house for everyone, all year

Award-winning beacharchitecture with many guisesWhat would you expect from the perfect venue? All the basics, of course: great serv-ice, good food and fun events. And then something special: panoramic views of theblindingly beautiful ocean, some award-winning architecture, and a forward-thinking,creative touch. Offering all of the above and more, and situated a stone’s throw fromSweden’smost sought-after beach, it is no wonder that Falsterbo Strandbad has beena great success.

By Linnea Dunne | Photos: Falsterbo Strandbad

For more information, please visit:www.falsterbostrandbad.se

round,” says Richter. “Our goal is to growwith the local community, to facilitate theimmensely popular Falsterbo HorseShow, house annual student proms, andinspire high-quality culinary and culturalexperiences.”

While some tourists make a pilgrimagepurely for the building itself, the beach isnaturally a huge pull with its soft sanddunes and surrounding conservation area.During the summer, the area fills withday-time sun worshipers, who stay for theAfter Beach, and night-time party ani-mals, who can kick-start the evening witha sing-along and barbeque on the roofgarden and continue in what has beendubbed themost spectacular night club inEurope, housing international DJs andpop acts.

It is a place with many guises, and diver-sity and flexibility are certainly keywords.“We create new rooms every day,” saysRichter. “Our head chef is always up fortrying new things, and it’s really importantfor us that everyone feels at home here.”Children’s birthday parties, weddings,conferences and family brunches all be-long here. It started as a dance pavilion -just look at it now!

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With a backdrop of beech woods and aview across the Öresund Bridge andMalmö’s famous Turning Torso tower,PGA of Sweden National is a resort closeenough to all of Skåne’s cities and air-ports to be described as handy, yet faraway enough from everything not to offerany distractions. Unless you are a keengolfer, that is.

Intimate and naturally beautiful

“There’s no shopping, no sightseeing - nodistractions at all,” says CEO Ove Sell-berg. “There’s a real intimacy about theplace. If you come here for a meeting, youcan be sure to get a lot done.” Not that youneed to be on a business trip to enjoy PGA

of Sweden National. Sweden’s mostsoutherly county of Skåne is known forits stunning scenery, and here, you getplenty of it. With only 16 suites, you areguaranteed some peace and quiet too.

“We want to distance ourselves from thestandardised hotel milieu where every-thing looks the same. We’re one with na-ture.” As such, the restaurant’s kitchenprioritises local produce, and the menuboasts a range of Swedish classics as wellas home-made bread. Additionally, theclub house restaurant happily caters forspecial occasions like birthday parties andweddings, and a well-versed sommelier isat hand for whiskey fans who want to

arrange a weekend of golf, cigars andavec.

Golf courses embracing nature

Legend has it that whiskey also had ahand in the founding of the resort, in ad-dition to the natural resources and thefar-reaching hills, of course. What betterway to use this space than for three golfcourses: two 18-hole courses, the LinksCourse and the Lakes Course, and a 9-hole course for the less ambitious. WithHead Pro John Grant from Scotland run-ning the golf academy, the formergrounds of the Torup castle are now hometo one of the most generous golfing re-sorts in all of Scandinavia.

Whether you are a sophisticated golfer al-ready or have not been on a course inyears, the rolling hills of the courses atPGA of Sweden National, in perfect har-mony with the natural landscape, are sureto provide a welcome, relaxing break. Asuccessful golf coach, Grant works with aunique but tested training concept thathas done wonders for beginners and vet-erans alike. “These days, everyone usesthe same method, and everyone’s ex-pected to adapt to that one school ofthought,” Sellberg explains. “Grant is a

The Lakes Course. Photo: Staffan Andersson

Uninterrupted spacefor golf and comfortIn an age when time and space are in short supply, PGA of Sweden National is a rar-ity. Here, quality and focus have overcome quantity and distractions; meetings takeplace in the name of efficiency; and golf is given the qualities it needs: time, space andstunning scenery. Welcome to PGA of Sweden National.

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bit old-school that way and always hasthe individual client and their needs ashis starting point.”

A comfortable, social club house

The club house is the heart of the resort,providing all the professional spaces youneed alongside social relaxation spaces.The pro shop ensures that you are nevershort of equipment, while the generouschanging rooms guarantee comfort at alltimes. And though the resort prides itselfon being distraction-free, there is nothingsaying that you will not get wrapped up ina conversation with one of the friendlystaff or another golf zealot, while enjoying

a drink in the lounge or a meal in therestaurant. These spaces were created tomaximise comfort, and a laid-back,friendly touch is a natural part of thatpromise.

With Malmö, Lund and Sturup Airport allwithin a 20-minute drive, and Kastrup notmuch farther than that, it is no wonderthat the future looks bright. While the keyconcept, with its personal atmosphere,will always remain the same, there areplans to extend the resort with somehouses and an additional hotel with luxuryspa facilities and state-of-the-art confer-ence equipment. This is good news for

golf academy fans, who will still be able toenjoy the intimacy of the club house butalso get the option to nip across to the spafor a massage or a swim.

“Regardless of what happens in the fu-ture, what we’re about will never change.Golf will always be the backbone of the re-sort, and there’s enough space here toensure that the peace and quiet will re-main,” says Sellberg.

For more information, please visit:www.pgaswedennational.se

Tailor-made golf analysis. Relax in the lobby after a long day.

“There’s a real intimacy about the place.If you come here for a meeting, you canbe sure to get a lot done.”

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This year, the festival turns twenty. Stillyoung and youthful, thought Dornbuschand decided that the anniversary themewould be children – also with a particularfocus on American composers. “I think it’sa very appropriate theme in many ways,particularly since one of our goals is tomake people curious and encourage themto really open up to the music and experi-ence something new. With kids, there areno boundaries or predetermined rules.”

In addition to performances of RobertSchumann’s Kinderszenen, pieces com-posed by Mozart and Mendelsohn whenthey were very young, Chick Corea’s Chil-dren’s Songs and many more composi-tions on the theme of children, this year’sfestival will offer talks and lectures onsubjects such as Foetuses and children’smusical development.

Additionally, some parts of the pro-gramme are aimed directly at children

themselves. An improvisation group forkids aged three to five will explore wheresounds come from and whether the bodycan become an instrument, while writer,TV personality and UNICEF ambassadorMark Levengood will read Prokofiev’sPeter and the Wolf with support from achamber music ensemble. Composer inResidence 2012, Norwegian Maja S. K.Ratkje, will also present a baby opera fortoddlers up to 3 years of age, performed ina shell-shaped tent using specially-madeinstruments resembling sea creatures.“Maja is amazing,” says Dornbusch.“She’s incredibly childish in the best pos-sible way. She is the Pippi Longstocking ofcontemporary music.”

The idea of annual themes was brought tothe festival by Dornbusch when she joinedseven years ago, and the theme of 2009,women composers, even won an award.Having grown up, as she describes it,practically behind the opera stage, in a

family of which all members were musi-cians, the emigrant clarinettist is de-lighted to get to return to Sweden everysummer and give something back andalso join in on stage. With performancestaking place in galleries and botanicalgardens, the summer festival vibe is un-mistakable. “The connection betweenpeople is fantastic,” says Dornbusch. “Themusic really is building bridges here.”

Twenty years of chamber musicthat makes you laugh and cryFounded in 1993, Båstad Chamber Music Festival is all about bringing a challenging yet playful programme of chamber music to

the picturesque Swedish west coast town. “Somemight think that classical music has to be all serious, and that’s a shame,” says

artistic director Karin Dornbusch. “You can sit and laugh or cry or get really angry – and that’s OK. It’s not meant to be background

music!”

By Linnea Dunne | Photos: Orjan Kristenson

For more information, please visit:www.bastadkammarmusik.com

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A complete experience it is indeed. The lo-cal history stretches as far back in time asthe 13th century, with Falsterbo havingbeen a rich and renowned market townduring the Middle Ages, and the tip of thepeninsula, where the golf course is lo-cated, is a nature reserve by the name ofFlommen. While the recognised 18-hole

links course attracts golfers of all agesand handicaps from all over Sweden andbeyond, the awe-inspiring panoramicviews and ideal bird-watching locationmean that ornithologists come in theirmasses to admire migratory birds.

Today, Falsterbo is known mainly for its

sought-after beaches and uninterruptedviews, much thanks to the railway com-pletion in 1904, whichmade the areamoreaccessible for visitors. No wonder, then,that Falsterbo Golf Club is growing andimproving by the day, its links having beeninaugurated in 1930, with the exceptionof holes 16 and 17, which were in a differ-ent location at the time and completedfour years later.

A combination of the beautiful location,the strong tradition and a fine reputationmeant that working with Falsterbo GolfClub was a goal for now club managerTancred ever since she started out in theindustry 12 years ago. “Having worked ata very commercial club for a while, I feltthat it would be an exciting challenge toget to bring some of that experience to amore traditional club,” she explains. “It’sall about being innovative while still main-taining and respecting the tradition andhistory we have here.”

With great links to both Kastrup and Stu-rup airports, Falsterbo Golf Club offers aremote location that is easy to get to; asafe, professional and friendly experienceat the heart of golf history; and a world-class links course that just keeps gettingbetter. It is easy to see that it is a golfer’sparadise.

A golfer’s paradise ofinnovation and deep rootsFounded in 1909, Falsterbo Golf Club is the third oldest in Sweden and one of the fewthat still has an enviable economy and a queue for membership. With an over 100-year-old club house preserving that traditional atmosphere, this is a place where his-tory meets future, and where an unforgettable customer experience is priority num-ber one. “It’s a complete experience, from themoment you step out of your car to thatlong-awaited pint at hole 19,” says club manager Sandra Tancred.

By Linnea Dunne | Photos: Falsterbo Golf Club

For more information, please visit:www.falsterbogk.se



Fewgolf courses leave youwith amemoryof that extra-special something. Butwhenthey do, that something often involves agorgeous view. Torekov Golf club rests onthe tip of the Bjäre peninsula, stretchinginto the sea ofKattegat. Golfers have comehere since the beginning of the 20th cen-tury for the stunning view surrounded bysea, wind-swept rough nature and beauti-fully placed bunkers.

Torekovs GC was founded as a simple 9-hole course in 1924. Fifty years later, it wasextended to 18 holes, and after an extensionin the 1980s, plusmajor renovationwork aslate as the winter of 2011, the course is intop shape.

“Whatmakes us unique is the course’s nat-ural ‘links’ feel and closeness to the sea,”says Bertil Andersson, clubmanager. “Ourlocation often allows us to stay open allyear around.” You can see the sea fromevery hole of the course, and although it is

not one of Sweden’s longest, it certainlymakes up for it when it comes to strategi-cally planned hazards. Even the most ex-perienced player will have to choose eachclub carefully.

This and many other factors, such as thegenerous opening times,make it a favouritedestination formany golfers nationally andinternationally, and keep it firmly in the top

20 of Golf Digest’s ranking of the top golfclubs in Sweden.

Torekov isashortdrive fromHelsingborgAir-port, andnearmany favourite Swedish sum-mer destinations. A place well worth a visit.

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Embarking on ventures into the wild,Danish hunters send each other off withthe phrase “break a leg”. A traditionalgesture, the expression suggests a bit ofgood fortune, and not only good huntingskills, is needed for their foray – andrightly so: not even modern-day huntersknow exactly what to expect from theirclose encounters with nature.

The hunters are aware of the uncertainty,and so happily join the goodwill ritual withtheir companions before heading into theDanish outdoors, which offers an aston-ishingly wide range of possibilities.

Hunters are allowed to pursue 53 differentspecies during the Danish hunting season,which primarily runs fromSeptember/Octo-ber to January/February. Set on open acresof land, the hunting focuses on animalsroaming freely in their natural habitats,mak-ing it fair, sustainable and well regulated.

The majority of hunted species are of sta-ble or increasing populations, excepthares and partridges that are in declinedue to agricultural efficiency measures.Hunting is carried out on land as silentonly hunting, in larger groups with dogsand horn signals, with hail guns and rifles,and at sea, where hunters brave cold con-ditions to bring down seabirds.

Denmark’s 170,000 active hunters eachbring down an average of 13-14 pieces ofgame per year. The meat ends up in localhouseholds as an alternative to industri-ally produced foods and represents abeautiful, rewarding finale to exciting andcaptivating days in Danish nature, whichcan be as wet and weary one day as theycan be golden and gorgeous the next.

The pleasure of hunting is both biologicaland gastronomic, and that is perhaps thereason why Danish hunters are consid-

ered some of the happiest people onearth. Perhaps this is no coincidencewhen set to a contemporary backdrop oth-erwise characterised by man’s increas-ing detachment from nature – any Danishhunter would be able to rekindle your re-lationship with wildlife when you come tovisit Denmark.

Break a leg.

For more information, please visit:HuntersMagazine.com/en

Steen Andersen is founder and chiefeditor of HuntersMagazine.com. He isalso the host of Danish TV programmeJagtmagasinet (The Hunting Magazine),which every week introduces viewers tonew hunting experiences.

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“Hunting is muchmore than just shootingan animal,” believes Ole Roed Jakobsen,President of the Danish Hunters’ Associ-ation. “Hunting is a way of life and a wayto understand nature and wildlife. I neverget tired of just spotting a roe deer, evenif it’s number 27 that day, and there is a lotof game in Danish nature for such a smallcountry,” he adds.

The natural riches are somewhat downto the hunters, who every year plant nat-ural areas the size of 1,000 footballpitches. “Danes care a lot about natureand animals. Although we want to createbetter hunting opportunities, our intenseefforts also benefit animals that we don’ttarget, like amphibians, fish, insects andcertain birds,” says Jakobsen.

High ethical standards

Sustainability is central to Danish hunting,and the Hunters’ Association wants to

support hunters to act properly. “Ethicalstandards are high. You shoot animals toeat them, use as trophies or for examplemake something out of their skin. I amvery conscious of our responsibility tokeep hunting sustainably, educate huntersand ensure good craftsmanship,” saysJakobsen.

Intense sensory input

Trophies are not subject to fees to thestate, so there is no obstacle for securingthat special prize. But even if you do notget the antlers of your dreams, Denmark’snature might well live long in memory.The beauty, according to Ole Roed Jakob-sen, is also in “the intense sensory input:

Rewarding hunting experiences need not produce trophies. Breathtaking scenesawait all nature lovers in a country, where hunters apply a certain behavioural code.

By Thomas Bech Hansen | Photos: Steen Axel Hansen

Facts: Hunting in Denmark

The hunting season1 September to 31 January (majority ofspecies). Roebucks rifle hunting alsotakes place 16 May to 15 July.

Approximate annual yieldRed deer: 6,000Geese: 70,000Roe deer: 130,000Ducks: 500,000Pheasants: 750,000

Getting a licenceA Danish hunting licence from theDanish Nature Agency is valid from 1April - 31 March and costs 535 DanishKroner (circa 70 euros). A valid licencefrom your home country is required.

Source: The Danish Hunters’ Association.

For more information, please visit:www.jaegerforbundet.dk,call +45 88 88 75 00or email [email protected]

the scents and hearing the animals. Allthis while sitting with your own thoughtson an early morning with the sun rising –that’s when you feel alive.”

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Danish hunting travel agency HolmelundJagtrejser arranges trips into the wildestof the wild, offering hunting expeditionsthrough trackless land among tribes andindigenous peoples.

Holmelund Jagtrejser is one group of hunt-ing enthusiasts looking not only to Den-mark’s offerings but places like Alaska andKyrgyzstan for truly amazing wildlife expe-riences. “We specialise in expeditions inthe real wilderness unspoiled by humans,often hunting side by side with tribes andindigenous peoples on their terms. Thatmakes for unforgettable and challengingexperiences,” says Jan Christiansen, ownerof Holmelund Jagtrejser.

Expeditions include translators and pro-fessional guides for a safe and secure ex-perience, so essentially all you need to go isa valid hunting licence. However, these tripsare not for the faint-hearted. “Our trips can

be quite demanding, both physically andmentally. So you should be the kind of per-son who considers climbing amountain orcamping with Inuit an adventure not a nui-sance,” says Jan Christiansen.

Many hunters aspire for that special trophywith a story behind it to last for years. JanChristiansen has his own favourite: “InKamchatka in 2010, I managed to bringdown the world’s largest bear. To get nearit, we had to climb amountain through deep

snow and spend the night outside underreindeer skin. I was ready to give up, but Iam happy I didn’t, because today, I have agreat trophy and a great story to tell.”

A wilder wildlife experience

For more information, please visit:www.holmelund-jagtrejser.dkor email Jan Christiansen [email protected]

By Thomas Bech Hansen | Photo: Holmelund Jagtrejser

A horse safari in South Africa, a big gamesafari in Zimbabwe or a luxury relaxationvacation on the paradise island ofBarazuto in the Indian Ocean. The Dan-ish-Swedish travel agency African Ad-venture has dedicated itself to giving ad-venture seeking travellers a journey oftheir lives, whether they are into hunting,safaris or bird watching.

“We want to give our travellers the op-portunity to explore Africa on their ownterms,” says Trine Bengtsson, co-ownerof African Adventure, who since 2005has arranged exclusive custom-madevacations to Africa for those who wantsomething extraordinarily different. Allemployees at African Adventure have abackground as either travellers or

hunters, which gives a unique insightinto the amazing African nature.

Fulfilling expectations

By having a close dialogue with the trav-ellers during the planning phase, AfricanAdventure makes sure that all expecta-tions are fulfilled. No two journeys aresimilar, as every trip is uniquely arranged.

“It is very important for us that the trav-ellers travelling with us are not disturbedby other guests, so we work hard to planthe vacations so that everybody gets thevacation of their dreams,” tells TrineBengtsson. “Travelling with us is a safeway of getting exactly the experience youwant, and accordingly, experience Africain a very personal and unique way.”

For more information, please visit:www.africanadventure.dk

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Kaløhus, located by Aarhus bay, is a greatchoice for businesses looking for some-thing fresh and new in a maritime setting.Why not try out some teambuilding on wa-ter? It is a great way to get the whole teamto work together towards a common goal.

At Helnan Marselis Hotel, minutes awayfrom central Aarhus, you are surrounded bylush green forests and amazing seasideviews, and it is only a short walk away fromthe royal summer residence. Thehotel offersgreat opportunities for getting active or re-laxing,whether youare there fora revitalisingholidayor flexiblyarrangedbusinessmeeting.

In Frederikshavn, you will find thebiggest conference hotel in northern Jut-

land. A casual, caring and creative estab-lishment, with a fun Caribbean twist, Scan-dic The Reef can create distinctive confer-ence experiences.

For a bit of fairy-tale atmosphere, thecountryside of North Jutland is a great placeto start. At Sohngaardsholm Castle, guestscan enjoy a romantic stay in an idyllic settingfull of history, and furthermore, the castlealso functionsasamodernconferencevenue.

A true architectural gem awaits you inCopenhagen’s Ørestad area. Opened in2010, CABINN Metro was designed byworld-famous architect Daniel Libeskindand is definitely a convenient, and above allstylish, choice for your city break.

Feel inspired and reenergised in Denmark

By Nia Kajastie | Photo: Jon Nordstrøm

It is a well-known fact that change ofscenery can help us see things with a newperspective. The dedicated staff at theconference centre Kaløhus take this ideaone step further and exploit the amazinglocation right on Aarhus bay, where theylet you explore a different element as well.Whether you want to enjoy a peacefulcruise on the ocean as a break from the

office meetings or test the winds and theteam spirit in an action packed match-race, Kaløhus provides the necessaryequipment and training.

“We are able to create a tailor-made pro-gramme developed around your businessobjectives, and on water, it’s all about get-ting the team to work together towards a

common goal. It’s impossible to just stepout,” says manager Thomas van Nord. Hehighlights the fact that the instructors areamong the world’s best sailors, andsomething indicates that Kaløhus is doinga noble job: “The feedback we get fromour clients is overwhelmingly positive.People are so concentrated on their par-ticular task on the boats that they forgetall about time and place. A feeling that canbe directly applied into the working envi-ronment.”

Kaløhus offers conference packages for 2-250 people and facilitates all the neces-sary AV and IT equipment, meals andrefreshments in a relaxed atmosphere.Furthermore, it is possible to stayovernight in one of the 24 double bed-rooms.

For more information, please visit:www.kalohus.dk

Conquer the elements at KaløhusAre you looking for a place that can shake up the old routines and provide your teamwith new ideas? Then Kaløhusmight be the place to head to. This unique venue righton the bay not only provides the perfect setting for courses, conferences and othertypes of professional meetings, but also offers thrilling adventures and team build-ing on water.

For further inspiration visit:www.visitdenmark.com

By Lykke Fabricius PortPhotos: Kaløhus

When choosing themost suitable location for your next conference or business seminar,or alternatively a weekend break away from everyday worries, you should consider thewide variety of establishments available all around Denmark – youmight feel inspired!To help you out, we have compiled a list of some of the most popular and efficient con-ference facilities as well as great spots for short breaks in Denmark.

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The hotel, which was founded in 1967, istoday part of the international hotel chainHelnan International Hotels, and has re-cently gone through extensive renovationsmaking it one of Jutland’s most premierconvention and meeting centres.

A royal location

Surrounded by lush forests and just abeautiful ten-minute walk from the royalsummer residence Marselisborg Castle,

Helnan Marselis Hotel is in the midst ofone of Jutland’s naturally, culturally andhistorically most interesting areas, andthere are plenty of ways to explore it, sayshotel manager Mark Nykjær-Fisher. “Youcan do a lot of activities around the hotelwhen you have conferences: kayaking,mountain biking and orienteering races;we work with an event company in Aarhuswith which we can arrange whatever youcan imagine really.” After a day out and

about, guests can unwind back at the ho-tel with a relaxing wellness treatment ora free pool and sauna spell.

International format

With amaximumcapacity of 600 conferenceguests, Helnan Marselis Hotel has manylarge international companies among theirregular clients. “Helnan is an internationalchain, so we know how to work with inter-national businesses; flexibility is essential– almost everything can be made possiblefor our guests,” explainsNykjær-Fisher. Thisattitude also asserts itself in the hotel’srestaurant. “Wedon’twant tomakegourmetfood, because we don’t believe that’s whatour guestswant for their businessmeetings.Butwemake first-class food, and if youdon’tlike themenu, wewillmake all possible ac-commodations,” Nykjær-Fisher stresses.With 163 newly renovated inviting doublerooms with Scandinavian wooden floors,flat-screen TVs, and, for the majority, seaviews, the high-quality experience is certainto last all throughout your stay.

Peaceful and elegant seasideconferences just outside AarhusDespite being just ten minutes away from the buzzing centre of charming Aarhus,guests at Helnan Marselis Hotel wake up to the soothing sound of waves and one ofDenmark’s best seaside views.

By Signe Hansen | Photos: Helnan Marselis Hotel

For more information, please visit:www.helnan.info/helnan-marselis-hotel/dk or search on Facebook for:Helnan Marselis Hotel

Stunning views and pool and wellness facilities make Helnan Marselis Hotel an excellent base for some seriousrelaxation.

Helnan Marselis Hotel has catered for many high pro-file international conventions and can accommodateup to 600 conference guests.

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Sohngaardsholm Castle was founded allthe way back in 1556 (it was then namedFilsted Ladegaard), and previously be-longed to the nearby Aalborghus Castle.Having changed owners and shapes nu-merous times, it was refurbished into aromantic restaurant and event venue in2005; today, it is run by restaurateurs AnjaRørdam and Martin Jørgensen.

“This place is full of history; it used to bea part of the Danish Crown and has beenowned by several people who are part ofDenmark’s history,” explains Anja Rør-dam, who had had a decade of experi-ence in the restaurant business before

standing on her own feet at Sohngaards-holm.

Romance in the air

Surrounded by a beautiful six-hectarelandscaped park, the castle’s gourmetrestaurant, banquet hall and park saloonall boast beautiful views and offer delicatesettings for every kind of event. “We arelocated just five minutes from Aalborgcentre, but surrounded by a big park, it ispure countryside bliss here. At weddings,you can have the wedding cake and drinksserved in the park,” says co-managerMartin Jørgensen. The restaurant seatsup to 100 people, while the banquet hall

has room for 70, and parties of up to 24can enjoy the smaller park salon. All therooms are decorated in warm crèmecolours, adorned with chandeliers and sil-ver candle holders, and have their originalwooden floors and classic stucco ceilings.“When we took over, we wanted to createa romantic but relaxed setting free fromvisual disturbances. But of course at wed-dings and parties we colour it up a bitwith flower decorations,” explains Anja.

Delicious dishes

Apart from the lovely setting, it is, ofcourse, the castle’s delicious food that haswon over its many loyal visitors. Serving

Fairy-tale atmosphere andgourmet food in the north of JutlandAs if taken from a Danish fairy tale, Sohngaardsholm Castle is situated in the idyllic countryside of North Jutland, so it is not at

all surprising that its gourmet restaurant has become a favourite spot for intimate dinners and romantic weddings. Moreover,

located just five minutes from Aalborg city centre, the old castle also makes a popular conference venue.

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mouth-watering dishes such as vealcarpaccio with truffle marinated rocket,and cold passion fruit soup with ice creamand Tahiti vanilla, the kitchen “takes greatcare to maintain the highest quality nomatter what we do,” says experienced chefMartin. The restaurant serves a monthlyfour-course menu as well as a seven-course signature menu, which spoilsguests with a sumptuous treat of food,wine and spirits. “Our signature menu isperfect for special occasions. Guests aregreeted with a glass of champagne, openedwith a sabre, and seated at a beautiful tablearrangement, where they are treated toour special seven-course meal accompa-nied by selected wines, which are pre-sented during the dinner,” explainsMartin.Afterwards, the dinner guests can retreatto the castle’s snug coffee lounge, wherecoffee, cognac and petit fours are served.

From historic remains to modernconference venue

Having changed handsmany times, Sohn-gaardsholm Castle was taken over byIsidor Henius, who rebuilt the castle intoits current shape, in 1885. Isidor Heniuswas the founder of the Danish Distillers inAalborg and the most influential and sig-nificant contributor to the Danish aquavittradition. “In many ways, the castle’s his-tory is interconnected with the history ofAalborg - in the old days, a lot of the landaround here used to belong to it,” saysAnja. Maybe this is why SohngaardsholmCastle is so popular with the locals in andaround Aalborg. “We have a lot of regularscoming in for dinner. Some couples comeonce a month and some drive quite a longway to visit us,” Anja explains.

But it is not just local gourmands who arefond of the fairy-tale venue. The castlehas also been the location of several in-ternational weddings and has become apopular conference venue for the area’smany businesses as well as the city’s uni-versity. “When people book a conferencehere, everything is included in our pack-age. You don’t pay extra for anything likethe use of equipment or anything like that.And we take care of everything from lunchand coffee to a delicious four-course din-ner,” stresses Anja.

Formore information, please visit:www.sohngaardsholmslot.dk

Sohngaardsholm is open from Tuesday toSunday 2pm-10pm, or by appointment forlunch or other arrangements.

Decorated in warm crème colours, with classic table arrangements and beautiful views,Sohngaardsholm Castle provides the perfect setting for romantic weddings.

Serving delicious à la carte dishes as well as set four and seven course menus,Sohngaardsholm Castle attracts guests from near and far.

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“The fact that I actually managed to con-struct this extraordinary building makesme a very happy man. That we as a Dan-ish budget chain can offer our guests astay in an architectonic world-class build-ing is quite unusual, but at the same timeit is very much in line with the current de-velopment; guests are expecting moreand more from their hotel stays, but theydon’t want to spend a fortune. The expec-tations and competition have simply justincreased, while the resources haveshrunk,” says Fennet.

CABINN Metro – an architectonic gem

As the main architect behind ØrestadDown Town, it was part of the plan allalong that the American architect DanielLibeskind was also to be in charge ofCABINN Metro’s construction in Øre-staden.

As one of the world’s leading architects,Daniel Libeskind (born 1946) is the mas-termind behind numerous great buildingsall over the world – buildings which have

become great attractions and landmarksin the cities lucky enough to have at-tracted him. Among Libeskind’s most fa-mous buildings are the Jewish Museum inBerlin and Denver Art Museum. Besides,he is the main figure behind the newGround Zero, which is to be constructed inNew York as a memorial of the twin tow-ers.

In Denmark, Libeskind has designed theDanish Jewish Museum at KalvebodBrygge, which is architectonically a con-tinuation of his design of the Jewish Mu-seum in Berlin.

Only uniquesCABINN’s cooperation with the acknowl-edged architect firm Studio Daniel Libe-

CABINN A world-famous and coveted architectand a Danish budget hotel chain

With eight hotels in five of Denmark’smajor cities, the Danish hotel chain CABINN hasexpanded impressively since its beginning in 1990. But that the budget hotel chainshould, in 2008, commence cooperation with the-world famous architect DanielLibeskind was something that the chain’s founder and director Niels Fennet hadnever dared to imagine – but it was a dream come true.

By Signe Hansen | Photos: CABINN

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skind lasted for three years. When NielsFennet was initially introduced to themodel of the new CABINN Metro, hespontaneously exclaimed: “I’ve walkedeverywhere in New York, but I have not yetseen a building like this one on my way.”In reply to this, Libeskind looked sternly athim over the rim of his glasses and said:“Mr. Fennet, I only make uniques.”

And unique it is: the square L-shapedbuilding in red and blue, which almostsculpturally follows the crossing of ArneJacobsens Allé and Center Boulevard. The15-storey building is made of convex-con-cave surfaces with reflecting, colouredsheets and big-scale super graphical dec-orations. The facade design is made ofaesthetic silver lines, double lined on theblue surface and single lined in blue foli-ation on the red surface.

At CABINN Metro’s official opening in2010, Daniel Libeskind was brought infrom New York and gave the audience anamazing speech in which he talked abouthis visions behind CABINN Metro andØrestaden: “To create a building that ispractical, efficient and profitable, but atthe same time a building that can addsomething to people’s lives, somethingarchitectonically interesting, somethingwhich is interesting for Copenhagen, thathas been the goal.”

Constructing something out of nothing

Having grown up in the working-classneighbourhood Vesterbro as the only sonof a single mother, Niels Fennet hasfought for his success continuously sincehe had the crazy idea to build onshorecabins in the late 80s. It was an overnighttrip on the Oslo ferry with his family thatmade the former engineer realise how

practical and functional everything was ina cabin. This naturally inspired the ques-tion – why not take this concept onshore?With that thought, a new hotel conceptwas born, and the first CABINN hotel,CABINN Express, saw the light of day inFrederiksberg in 1990.

Maybe the struggle and the pride in cre-ating something from scratch are whatNiels Fennet and Daniel Libeskind, apartfrom their mutual respect and goodchemistry, have in common. Daniel Libe-skind has also had to fight to get to theleading position that he holds within thearchitectural world today. His family im-migrated to America from Poland whenLibeskind was still young, and during hisfirst years in the country, Libeskind pro-vided for his family by playing the accor-dion. Architecture did, however, quicklygrasp his artistic mind’s attention, and at52, he created his first building. Today,Studio Daniel Libeskind is responsible formore than 40 projects worldwide, so it isno wonder that Fennet and his co-workerstake great pride in having CABINN Metroerected in his name.

Formore information, please visit:www.cabinn.com

Founder of the CABINN hotel chain,Niels Fennet, on top of his newesthotel CABINN Metro in Ørestaden.

CABINN A/S consists of eight CABINNhotels in Denmark’s five major cities:Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborgand Esbjerg, with a total national capacityof 2,131 rooms.

The rooms are divided into four pricecategories, adjusted to the clients’ needs:Economy, Standard, Commodore andCaptain’s Class.

Prices start at 68€/ DKK 495,-.

CABINN hotels also offer buffet breakfast(10€/ DKK 70,-) and parking.

CABINN Metro was erected in 2009 andcomprises 12,000 m2, 710 rooms and alarge breakfast café seating up to 600people.

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Scandic The Reef's Caribbean theme in-fluences everything from the fruit servedat the conferences to the names of the 14conference venues, all named afterCaribbean places like Trinidad, Martiniqueor Cuba.

“Our three core values are visible in every-thing we offer here at Scandic The Reef,”says Marianne Bredevang, General Man-ager of the hotel. “We strive to be casual,

caring and creative, in order to offer ourguests a place where they can acquirenew energy and a lot of inspiration. This isalso why all of our conference venueshave unique decorations.”

Focus on the conference

A growing number of Scandinavian busi-nesses are meeting up in Frederikshavn,and this has given Scandic The Reef greatexperience in organizing conferences and

Want to have a conference, kick-off, meeting or a product presentation? The obvioussolution is travelling to Frederikshavn. Here, you will find the biggest conference ho-tel in northern Jutland, Scandic The Reef, which offers unique facilities in an inspir-ing Caribbean style.

By Kirstine Trauelsen | Photos: Scandic The Reef

Formore information, please visit:www.scandichotels.com

Frederikshavn with aCaribbean touch

events. “At Scandic The Reef, we have aconference manager, who arranges everyevent uniquely. The conference managermakes sure that everything goes accord-ing to plan, leaving the guest with onlythe actual conference to think about andnot all the practical things,” says Mari-anne Bredevang. As an extra feature,Scandic has created a meeting concept,together with internationally renownedchef Jamie Oliver, that guarantees theguests at Scandic The Reef an amazingfood experience during their meeting ac-tivities at the hotel.

The gateway to Scandinavia

Scandic The Reef is situated right in themiddle of Frederikshavn, the gateway toScandinavia. To get there, you can eithertake the ferry from Oslo or Gothenburg, oryou can fly to Aalborg, which is about 60kilometres away. In addition, Scandic TheReef offers its guests the pleasures ofnorthern Jutland, from the city of Ska-gen, only 40 kilometres away, to theBotanical Garden and fortress of Bangsbo,providing great opportunities for an excit-ing and inspiring team-building trip. Andif you just feel like relaxing, you can go fora swim in the hotel's tropical water worldthat welcomes thousands of guests everyyear. Or you can visit one of Scandic TheReef's three restaurants, offering every-thing from pizza to Caribbean andMediterranean inspired dishes.

“At Scandic The Reef, we have created aunique place for everyone who wants to beinspired and get a different experienceand new energy out of a conference,” saysMarianne Bredevang.

Contact details:

Scandic The ReefTordenskjoldsgade 149900 Frederikshavn, Denmark

Tel: +45 98 43 32 [email protected]

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The Swedish spa culture has its roots inold health resorts. Since the late 1600s,people have gathered at these resorts todrink the healthy water, have therapeuticbaths and to recover. The 1700s and 1800swere the resorts’ greatest years, only todecrease in number and almost disap-pear in the 1900s. At the beginning of thecentury, there were about 100 wells; todaythere are only a small number left.

In recent years, much emphasis has beengiven to improving and refining the oldwell locations, and today they can show-case some of the most modern spas. Butother niches have also blossomed, andmany Swedish spas currently have dis-tinctive themes and all sorts of differentsettings. However, common to them all isthat a visit is about health and wellbeing,peace and quiet, and to replenish one’senergy stores. Even training, exercise andmental balance are given wide scope.Larger spas in Sweden are primarily ac-tive as resorts and/or hotel spas. Many of-fer magnificent natural splendour, whileothers are in sync with the city’s pulse.

What you will find at a Swedish spa

A spa can be a vast facility with spaciousareas, but it can also consist of a smallerspace with a few treatment rooms and apool. At high-quality Swedish spas thefour cornerstones of motion, rest, nutri-tion and physical contact are the main fo-cus. Water is of course a central conceptof the whole spa experience.

Nutritious meals, spa treatments per-formed by well-educated personnel, andsoothing and energizing activities are alsoessential elements. Many spas are invest-ing in beautiful and enjoyable environ-ments, with elements of different kinds ofsaunas and swimming pools, and space for

relaxation.Modern spa facilities of the high-est quality can be found all over Sweden.The organization Swedish Spa Hotels in-cludes quality certified Swedish spas, guar-anteeing the high quality of its members.

Treatments at a Swedish spa

The classic Swedish massage has be-come famous worldwide and is a treat-ment option at almost every spa in Swe-den. Its roots lie in the early 1800s withgymnastics teacher Per Henrik Ling. It isa form of massage that increases circu-lation and improves the balance betweenbone andmuscle, and that can be used forboth relaxation and therapeutic purposes.The masseur uses five different tech-niques - long strokes (effleurage); knead-ing (petrissage); rapid, rhythmic taps(tapotement); friction and vibration.

Sweden – your spa destination in ScandinaviaFrom north to south, whether on a long or short visit to Sweden, there is a large variety of high-class spas to choose from: from

old spas with traditional saunas to peri-urban day spas with state-of-the-art gyms - some centrally located in cities, while others

are havens for relaxation well worth a detour.Text and photos by: Föreningen Svenska Spahotell

For more information, please visit:www.svenskaspahotell.sewww.facebook.com/svenskaspahotellwww.facebook.com/spadagarnawww.twitter.com/spahotell

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Seaside spa resort with results guaranteedVarbergs Kurort is the resort where qualified physiotherapists work side by side with mindfulness experts, dieticians and Tha-

lasso therapists. With a results-driven ethos of putting the customer first, this seaside medical spa has become one of the main

draws for tourists in Varberg on Sweden's west coast.By Linnea Dunne | Photos: Anna Hedstrom

Photo: Mikael Pilstrand Photo: Ingela Vagsund

Varbergs Kurort has been the leading spain Sweden for a good while now, and ac-cording to Carina Wallberg, the resort'sspa manager, the secret is in listening towhat the customer wants. "If you thinkabout it, we're just following the generaltrend in society. People want results. Aperson who comes in with a stiff neck willreturn for a massage four or five times toreally make sure that they get rid of it,and someone who pays for an exclusivecaviar treatment doesn't do it just as anice treat. Everything is results driven."

Leading medical spa

As the only medical spa in Sweden whereyou can get a massage on referral fromyour GP, the staff is made up of a widerange of qualified health professionals.There are physical therapists, specialistsin cognitive sciences and personal train-ers, to name a few, and whatever thetreatment, you can be sure that your ther-apist is a specialist in their field. "Take

Ayurveda as an example. You can get whatthey call an Ayurvedic treatment in almostevery spa in Sweden these days, but really,a lot of the time, there’s nothing Ayurvedicabout it other than the oil. Why? Becauseit takes four years to become a qualifiedAyurveda therapist," Wallberg explains. AtVarbergs Kurort, naturally, you get thewhole package: the oil, the craft - and theresults.

The craft is something Wallberg really be-lieves in. While other spas invest in spe-cialist heating cabinets and showers, Var-bergs Kurort has chosen to keep it simpleand stay close to nature. "Not necessarilybecause we don't think that all thosethings work," Wallberg insists. "But be-cause it's about one person meeting an-other person, and it's all about the craft -that's what makes the difference."

With that in mind, Varbergs Kurort has de-cided to stay true to the age-old spa tradi-tion of using the natural resources avail-able locally. Luckily, the spa is located onthe beautiful west coast seafront, and Kat-tegat offers plenty of riches with healingproperties. The salt water, for starters,comes in really handy asmost inland spashave to make their own, and local fisher-men also help to extract seaweed, dubbedby Wallberg “the gold of the sea”, for sea-weed baths andmassages. "I guess this isanother trend in society at the moment,

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the eco-friendliness and closeness to thelocal community," says Wallberg. "Natu-rally, we want to keep emissions at a min-imum, and local farmers make use of anyresidues whenever possible."

Results-driven spa trends

While Varbergs Kurort offers Thalassobaths, cosmetic surgery, and a wide rangeof other treatments at the very forefront ofrecent developments, the classic mas-sage remains a big draw, and as such,the massage section has grown signifi-cantly in recent years. Another trend isthe increased interest in food and diet,which is why a full-time dietician workswith the chefs in the kitchen to ensurethat the food served offers a steady flow ofenergy all day and helps the guests to feelre-energised.

The exercise and gym leg of the operationremains strong too, and with personaltrainers specialising in everything fromrehabilitation to medicinal yoga, nothing isleft to fate. "This is no different from any-thing else we offer: it's all about gettingthe results you want, whether that isabout improving your energy levels, get-ting to the root of a problem with yourskin, or losing weight," says Wallberg."And that's why everything is person-alised. Really, you are just paying for an-other person's time, and then they'll helpyou with whatever you want to do."

Treatments with authenticity

There is nothing saying, however, that re-sults-driven means cold or clinical or thattop-quality treatments mean that some-thing else has had to give way. Healthy

food and beautiful, comfortable sur-roundings are not mutually exclusive, norare professionalism and passion. With110,000 visitors and 42,000 performedtreatments a year, and other spas acrossSweden copying concepts originated atVarbergs Kurort, this is a holistic conceptthat works, and Wallberg's passion is oneof the driving forces behind it.

"Whatever you do and whatever treatmentyou offer, there has to be a real, authen-tic feel at the heart of it," says the spamanager. "We just won't compromise onthat."

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“There are many lovely hotel & spas inSweden, but what makes us special is theglass. You can walk around here for awhole day just looking at the art work,”says Anders Warga from the hotel’s salesand marketing department.

The glassworks in Kosta was founded in1742, and Kosta Boda is now one of theworld’s leading brands of glassware. “Theidea behind the Kosta Boda Art Hotel wasthat people should be able to come toKosta and experience our cultural her-itage up close,” says Warga. “Our guestscan do everything from shopping in ouroutlet to having a go at glassblowing in

our glassworks, or attend a glass anddrink tasting session.”

At the hotel’s spa, you can unwind andtreat yourself to a full or half day of relax-ation. There is an array of treatments tochoose from, including Qi-booster, aromamassage and aroma baths, to mention afew. After a treatment, a dip in the hotel’sspectacular pool is in order, followed by asauna session or a trip to the ultra-mod-ern gym. Lunch at the hotel’s Linnéa ArtRestaurant is included in all the spa pack-ages. The restaurant is run by a group oftalented chefs who serve Swedish re-gional cuisine with classical influences.

“Our chefs cook classical but innovativefood made mainly from locally producedingredients,” says Warga.

During your stay at the hotel, a visit toKjell Engman’s cobalt blue glass bar is amust. If you like the glass you are drinkingfrom, you can place an order for a similarone. In fact, all the glass art in the hotel isfor sale.

Kosta Boda Art Hotel opened in 2009 buthas already been nominated for severalawards. Last year, the hotel won BestTheme Spa in the women’s magazineAmelia, and it was also nominated for theGrand Tourism Price and TRIP GlobalAward.

Relax and recharge inSweden’s glass designmeccaExpect a spa experience out of the ordinary when you visit Kosta Boda Art Hotel - acolourful and vibrant gem in the heart of the Kingdom of Crystal in the Swedishcounty Småland. The hotel is an experience in itself, where everything from the glassbar to the spa is designed by Kosta Boda’s designers. Here, you can recreate your bodyand soul, while surrounded by some of the finest Swedish glass art.

By Sara Schedin | Photos: Kosta Boda Art Hotel

For more information, please visit:www.kostabodaarthotel.com

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An intimate spa set in a genuine manorhouse in the beautiful Bergslagen regionmakes for the perfect getaway. Modernbeauty therapiesmixed with the inspira-tion of the former blacksmiths who usedto work there create an experience out ofthe ordinary.

Marketing director Susanne Flammesays: “We have a newly built relaxationarea complete with indoor and outdoorpools, steam room, Jacuzzi, spa shop,treatment rooms and a gym. All of ourguests should feel relaxed, pampered andtaken care of during their visit.”

For those in need, help comes in theform of the spa’s signature treatment, theSpa Suite De Luxe: almost an hour of puregoodness enjoyed in total seclusion. Variousother feel-good treatments are sure to sat-isfy, and with products from the acclaimedBabor range, a stay at Färna Herrgård andSpa is enough to make anybody’s day.

If all that pampering has left you with anappetite, take a bite out of the afternoontea, Swedish style with scones, preserves,sandwiches, cheeses and seven types ofcookies and cakes. Equally, breakfast,lunch and dinner offer a delicious blend ofwhat the region has to offer, with all lo-cally farmed produce.

For a slightly more active stay, take astroll through the 300-square-metreshopping space. Designer outfits, interiordecorative items, jewellery, textiles, toysandmore are on offer in Herrgårdsboden.


Health and spa experiences are on the upin Sweden, as is exceptional customerservice and an awareness of the way youwork with people in various settings. Assuch, it is no wonder that the threecourses on offer at Scandinavian Collegeof Travel & Tourism have been approvedby the Authority for Higher VocationalEducation, allowing the school to con-tinue to train the next generation oftravel and tourism professionals.

While students study subjects as wideranging as spa therapy and product devel-opment, depending on their chosen path-way, all students take a theoretic moduleoffered in conjunction with a Swedish uni-versity. With three branches offering spe-cialisation in ski instruction, health andtourism, and travel production, the schoolhas a strong reputation in the industry,and it is not uncommon for employers tocontact the school when on the hunt forstaff. "They know that our students are

well educated and have a broad skill set,"says Margaret Linder, course convenor on

the Health and Tourism Programme.She explains that two key concepts

permeate all programmes: entrepreneur-ship and people skills. "Whether they gooff and set up their own business or not,which of course we encourage, they needto be aware that they have to makemoney," says Linder. "And good commu-nication and people skills go hand in handwith that. You need to connect with yourcustomers and be conscious of how youtreat them; how else can you be sure thatthey'll return?"

The motto is simple: whatever chal-lenges the industry throws at them, be itfront desk duties, skiing instruction forchildren or tour guiding, these profes-sionals will be prepared - and qualified.

By Linnea Dunne | Photos: The ScandinavianCollege of Travel & Tourism

Teaching tomorrow's travel and tourismprofessionals

For more information, please visit:www.scottorsa.se

Färna Herrgård and Spa - where the old meets the new

For more information, please visit:www.farnaherrgard.se

By Ulrika Osterlund | Photos: Lasse Modin

Photo: Anna Didriksson

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Do not let the name scare you off; whileStenungsbaden Yacht Club might sound abit posh, it welcomes all with open armsto a put-your-feet-up kind of environment.There is room for sailing aficionados aswell as spa enthusiasts, and even thoughit is clearly still a yachting hub, the club isequally popular in wintertime.

Inspired by America’s Cup

Only 30 minutes’ drive north of Gothen-burg, the yacht club and spa hotel is situ-ated on Sweden’s west coast on Ste-nungsön Island at Hakefjorden beach. Itshistory stretches back to 1963, with theclub soon to celebrate its 50th anniver-sary, when it began as a small hotel with20 guestrooms, which was only open dur-ing the summer at the time. The nameStenungsbaden Yacht Club was intro-duced in 1986.

In 1986-1992, the office of the SwedishAmerica’s Cup team was set at Ste-nungsbaden, in what would later becomeknown as Villa J C Stevens. Tre Kronor,which was planned at the yacht club, wasthe third Swedish boat to take part in thecompetition; it ended up coming in at fifthplace and also winning the prize for thecompetition’s most beautiful boat. You canstill find the original sketch of the boat atthe self-contained Villa J C Stevens, whichserves as a homage to America’s Cup,started by J C Stevens in 1851, with all 12luxurious guestrooms dedicated to victo-rious competitors, designed and deco-rated in honour of the winning boats.

Perfect for board meetings& let-your-hair-down evenings

Today, Stenungsbaden Yacht Club com-prises 215 rooms divided into the cate-

gories of Racing class, Cruising class,Premium cruising class and Royal treat,

Enjoy the good life with a dose ofAmerican east coast flavourYou might not necessarily bump into the Kennedys at Stenungsbaden Yacht Club, but you will certainly feel like one, as the coolAmerican east coast flavour permeates the whole premises, bringing a little piece of Newport to Sweden. Whether you are therefor sailing, holidaying, a conference or a spa experience, Stenungsbaden Yacht Club does it all in style.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Stenungsbaden Yacht Club

Stenungsbaden Yacht Club - CEOFredrik Janson

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and topped off by the exclusive Villa J CStevens, covering the needs and require-ments of all types of guests. The yachtclub can accommodate 450 overnightguests, while the maximum conferencecapacity is 500 participants seated. Withno less than 23 halls and meeting roomsof varying sizes, all equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment, there areendless possibilities when it comes to or-ganising board meetings, kick-off eventsor product launches.

For ridiculously fresh flavours of the sea,you can relax at the club’s quayside sum-mer restaurant Kookaburra; while you canalways enjoy the sea views at the club’srestaurant New Sweden, which is openevery day of the week. Every weekend, youcan also dance the night away at the ho-tel’s night club Night Shift, and do notmiss the 16-metre long deck bar Stars &Stripes. Stenungsbaden Yacht Club is def-initely the hotspot of the west coast!

Switch off at Bluewater Sports & HealthClub

In April 2009, Stenungsbaden Yacht Clubopened the doors to its own spa – quiteunlike anything ever seen in Sweden be-fore. It effortlessly mixes the relaxed lux-ury feel of America’s east coast withSwedish west coast charm. It is not overlyostentatious, but rather more about laid-back socialising complemented by pro-fessional treatments and invigorating ac-tivities.

“It’s more sporty than your typical healthresort, offering a lot of different activities,ranging from boot camps to volleyball,flow, spinning and many other classes,”explains marketing manager Karin Åker-man. “Of course we’ve also got your pam-pering treatments and gym. But our mainobjective is to be easy-going and laid-back, offering the best setting for relax-ation.”

The Bluewater Sports & Health Club is amember of “Swedish Spa Hotels”, an as-sociation representing high-quality hotelswith spas. It has an age limit of 16, butduring the holidays children are also wel-come, and during those times, treatments

and exercise classes designed especiallyfor kids will also be available.

So whether you are there for a longer stayor just a day spa experience, Stenungs-baden Yacht Club is ready to pamper youfrom head to toe, with a Water class per-haps, then a seaweed wrap, and some fur-ther relaxation in the Jacuzzi and sauna.

At Stenungsbaden Yacht Club and Blue-water Sports & Health Club, you can ei-ther switch off or switch on, dependingon whether you would like to do somewell-deserved lazing about or take ad-vantage of one of the activities the clubhas to offer.

For more information, please visit:www.stenungsbaden.se

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When the spa section was built as part ofNova Park Conference in 2007, it was notopen to the public; it was created to giveadded value and atmosphere to existingcustomers. And it did. In fact, it became sopopular that in the end the venue decidedto open its door to spa fans near and far.

Hoping to create a space for relaxation,where guests could recharge their batter-ies, Nova Park Conference joined forceswith wellness guru Annette Lefterow. Theresult was Water Lounge, a spa beyondthe ordinary with a sea-like pool, a ham-mam-inspired mosaic sauna and a con-stant temperature of 29 degrees Celsius.TheWater LoungeWellness concept mas-sages and concept yoga classes are im-mensely popular – and all of this is just astone's throw away from Arlanda Airport.

"Conference guests who used the spareally loved it, and from there the wordspread quickly," says marketing directorMagnus Ericsson and explains that, due to

popular demand, the spa operations willcontinue to grow with extended openinghours. "We started out with a few spaweekends, but since they were such a bigsuccess, we decided to open up more spaweekends and also a day spa every Thurs-day and Friday."

With the spa weekend package comesafternoon tea, a four-course meal, anovernight stay in pure comfort and a popu-lar breakfast buffet. Day spa visitors simplypop in for a re-energising health boost, us-ing the pool or getting a relaxingmassage,or perhaps trying a duo treatment with afriend or a fish spa session, two of the newadditions to the treatments on offer.

Planning a business conference with atouch of wellness, or want to take some-one special to an oasis of calm and relax-ation? Your search ends here.

Scandinavianwellness in a spa beyond the ordinaryBy Linnea Dunne | Photos: Nova Park Conference

For more information, please visit:www.novaparkkonference.se/waterlounge

Hotel Tylösand is beautifully situated onthe seafront near Halmstad on theSwedish west coast and offers one of thecountry’smost luxurious spa experiences.

Hotel Tylösand saw the light in the early1900s. Then, it was a classic beachfronthotel, and in the late 1990s, the hotel wassold to the existing owners, Roxette’sfrontman Per Gessle and Björn Nord-strand. The hotel was then converted intoa spa, becoming an instant success.

“What distinguishes us is that we workconsistently within the theme of spa and

entertainment,” explains spa managerKarinNielsen. “We combine spa treatmentsand relaxation with wine tasting and anightclub. We also have a large art gallery.”

Throughout the hotel, works by Scan-dinavian and international artists are fea-tured with a focus on contemporary art.Besides a large collection of photographicworks, the gallery displays paintings,sculptures and graphics.

“We have several treatments that areunique to us, such as chilli and wine ther-apy treatment; in fact, we were the firstspa in the country to offer the latter known

as ‘vinotherapy’, which consists of a grapeseed wrap, massage and a moisturizingtonic. Grape antioxidants help to slow theageing of the skin.”

The spa includes a large indoor pool,whirlpools, an outdoor pool, severalsaunas and a gym, and offers 58 differentworkout classes and a variety of treat-ments. The hotel has 230 rooms and 30meeting rooms. Seventy of the rooms aresituated in the new beach house with aspectacular sea view.

“The feedback from our guests is al-ways very positive, and we have many in-ternational guests who return year afteryear,” says Karin Nielsen.

Hotel Tylösand is within easy reachfrom Copenhagen, Malmö, Gothenburgand also from Stockholm.

Take an artistic break at Hotel Tylösand

For more information, please visit:www.tylosand.se

By Emelie Krugly Hill

Photos: Hotel Tylösand

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FyrwikMedical in Malmö has been run asa private plastic surgery clinic for tenyears under the leadership of Dr SvenOlof Wikström MD, PhD. In conjunctionwith the Plastic Surgery Institute, it hasestablished Näsplastikcentrum [theRhinoplasty Centre], Scandinavia’s onlyplastic surgery clinic with a rhinoplastyspecialisation.

Dr Wikström is a double board certifiedsurgeon with ear, nose and throat, andplastic surgery specialisations. He hasover 25 years of experience and is seniorconsultant at the Plastic Surgery Clinic atSUS University Hospital in Malmö, re-sponsible for rhinoplasty and ear recon-struction.

He is regularly invited as visiting lec-

turer and surgeon tointernational semi-nars, includingmostrecently a sym-posium in KualaLumpur to discusshis groundbreakingwork on ear reconstruction. Dr Wikströmhas been featured in a documentary onSwedish TV4.

”Our patients feel well taken care ofand have easy access to their surgeon,”says Dr Wikström. ”We are the small,highly specialised plastic surgery centre.Rhinoplasty is one of the most compli-cated areas within this field, and as such,we are focusing on it.”

Oil painting is DrWikström’s big passionoutside of the office. He believes art and

plastic surgery go hand in hand, as they areboth concerned with aesthetics. His cre-ations have been exhibited at various ven-ues, both internationally and at home.

Scan Magazine | Mini Theme | Swedish Beauty

Almost everybody has an opinion on or arelation to plastic surgery. It can be thetransformation ofMichael Jackson, a rel-ative’s breast reconstruction after cancersurgery, botulinum toxin for the treatmentof an angry look or a tummy tuck afterpregnancies.

Whether seen as good or bad, the subjectalways creates discussion. However, plas-tic surgery creates possibilities for the in-dividual who wants to change somethingthat is important for her or him, and thesatisfaction rate after surgery is usuallyvery high.

Plastic surgery has undergone dramaticchanges during the last decades withmany new techniques and possibilities.The media hype is enormous. How can Ias a patient know what is trustworthy andeffective in the jungle of plastic surgery?Look for safety, education and experience.What type of education and experience

does the surgeon have? Is he or she aneducated plastic surgeon, which is a pro-tected specialist title, or a self-educatedaesthetic or cosmetic surgeon, whichevery doctor can call himself or herself? Isthe surgeon amember of the national andinternational plastic surgery societies?Has the clinic the safety profile and inten-sive care facilities that are needed? Re-member that quality and safety costmoney.

Sweden has a long tradition in both re-constructive and aesthetic plastic surgeryand has a high international reputation.For instance, the modern facelift was in-vented by the Swedish plastic surgeonThord Skoog. Swedish clinics are amongthe world leaders in the new era of breastaugmentation with anatomic implants.The Swedish company Q-Med is worldleading in the development of safe non-permanent hyaluronic acid fillers, whichhave dramatically changed the possibility

to treat wrinkles and volume changes inthe aging face without surgical interven-tion. The natural look is nowadaysfavoured by most patients, and this is inline with the Swedish tradition and con-cept of beauty and youth.

Welcome to Sweden!

Ulf Samuelson, Plastic Surgeon,Chairman of the Swedish Society ofAesthetic Plastic Surgery

Modern plastic surgery - the Swedish way

Fyrwik MedicalWhere blending plastic surgerywith artistry comes naturally

For more information, please visit:www.fyrwik.se

By Ulrika Osterlund

Photos: Fyrwik Medical

Dr Sven Olof Wikström MD, PhD

By: Ulf Samuelson

Photo: Lars Lydig

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Looking back in history, natural curveswere for a long time the ideal. Since the20s and especially the 60s, with Twiggy in-fluencing fashion, we have worked hard totry to be skinnier and skinnier. Accordingto Gewalli, we are starting to see achange. “Today, we want to look naturaland healthy. And the curves are back.”From what Gewalli has seen that is one ofthe major trends today. But there areother trends in cosmetic surgery. ArtisticPlastic Surgery Sweden works with athree-dimensional approach. That meanslooking at the quality of the skin, the po-sition of the fat and the muscles. “In orderto create a natural and healthy look weneed to look at the whole picture.”

Trust in the doctor/patient relationship

Gewalli has chosen his line of business fortwo reasons. One is that the technology isfascinating. The other is that he canmake

a difference to individuals. In addition tothat, keeping up with fashion trends issomething that Gewalli enjoys. But themost important part of his work is the re-lationship with the patient. “First you haveto understand the wishes of the patient.After that we do a thorough examinationto see that the conditions allow us to dothe surgery. We show the patient picturesand go through a simulation, so they arefully aware of what the result will be. Onlythen, can we advise the patient.”

Making a difference

Gewalli makes sure to point out that plas-tic surgery is not a magic cure for unhap-piness. However, in most cases, he cansee that he and the team do make a dif-ference to the individual. Very often it is awoman who has children and wants tofeel good about her stomach or breastsagain. Or it is a man whose eyelids arepreventing him from seeing properly. “It isa wonderful thing to age with beauty,”says Gewalli. “But there is no harm inmoving the clock back five or ten years.Many people just simply want to look lesstired.”

Scan Magazine | Mini Theme | Swedish Beauty

Beauty, fashionand plastic surgeryFashion trends move fast. Technology moves even faster. A plastic surgeon needs tostay on top of both areas. Today’s beauty operations are all about looking natural.Fredrik Gewalli, plastic surgeon at Artistic Plastic Surgery Sweden talks about the im-pact of trends. But how ultimately, plastic surgery is about the individual’s needs.

By Anne-Marie Månsson | Photos: Artistic Plastic Surgery Sweden

For more information, please visit:www.artisticplasticsurgery.se

Fredrik Gewalli, plastic surgeon at ArtisticPlastic Surgery Sweden

19 years of experienceHead of Scanstadkliniken, Doctor Finn Worm Knudsen has

worked in the field of plastic surgery since 1993, when he ope-

ned his first clini , so he has experience in his profession,

but this does not stop him from wanting to keep on developing

his skills and getting even more knowledge. I travel around the

world and participate in many courses and seminars, because

I want to keep improving my qualifications in order to give my

clients the best possible treatment,’ says Dr. Worm Knudsen.

Focus on safetyIt is our goal that the clients of Scanstadkliniken feel attractive

and happy every time they look at themselves in the mirror,’ says

Dr. Worm Knudsen, who has made breast surgery one of his

focus . Having done more than 2000 breast surgeries, Dr.

Worm Knudsen is known as one of the best in the field.

Together with just two other Scandinavian doctors, Dr. Worm

Knudsen is a member of the highly estimated American Society

of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a professionel association working

with a special focus on safety. To me, it is all about giving our

clients a safe treatment using only the best methods. This way,

I am sure that all our clients will be satisfied with Scanstadklini-

ken,’ says Dr. Finn Worm Knudsen.

Knowledge andsafety come first

Scanstadkliniken, Själbogatan 10, 211 35 Malmö/Tel +46 (0)40-30 53 80Østergade 18, DK-1100 København/Tel +45 33 13 77 00, www.scanstadkliniken.se, e-mail [email protected]

‘You should have the freedom to choose an improved and natural look.’ This is the philo-sophy of Scanstadkliniken, a clinic of plastic surgery in the heart of Malmö and Copen-hagen with ten employees and many years of experience in cosmetic plastic surgery.

TAILOR MADE TOTAL MAKEOVER

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Situated on royal land, its south wing dat-ing back to the 18th century, Grip-sholmsviken Hotel & Konferens is a resortwell aware not only of its place in the lo-cal community but also of its history. Thehotel's own brew, Vikens Ale, is still beingbrewed where the Swedish king GustavIII's crown distillery was once located, andschnapps and apple juice is made usingfresh produce from the royal apple or-chard next door.

"We want to keep up the traditions," saysCEO Maria Norbäck, who left a career ininternational IT marketing a few yearsback to follow in the footsteps of her fam-ily and enter the hospitality industry. Shejoined Gripsholmsviken last spring, ex-cited by the potential of a hotel with suchdeep roots, beautiful surroundings and apositive, ambitious owner. "We are justbeside the lake Mälaren, only 45 minutesfrom Stockholm, and the local nature and

culture mean that there are such greatopportunities for development and growthhere."

Skiing, cycling and golf

Mariefred, Gripsholmsviken's hometown,has become a popular destination forfamilies and active couples looking for anice break with a sporty touch. The land-scape has been put to good use in what isnow known as Gripsholm Camp, a net-work of well-maintained tracks for run-ning, skiing and cycling. Additionally, thelocal golf course is one of the first to openup in Sweden every year, providing theperfect opportunity for a good stretch andperfecting of the swing.

"The way we see it, we gain from all thesebrilliant resources, and we want to givesomething back," says Norbäck. "Soon,we're hoping to be able to provide a bad-minton court, boule and other facilities tosupport that active lifestyle." The latesttalk of the town is the idea of bringing in

Hotel of the Month, Sweden

Hotspot for activity andnature with a royal touchIn a building in Mariefred that once housed a crown distillery, a chemical factory andthe Swedish Red Cross organisation, sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts are greetedwith a smile. Gripsholmsviken Hotel & Konferens is the venue that makes the activeholiday comfortable and luxurious. And hey, if it is good enough for royals...

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artificial snow to ensure good skiing con-ditions at all times. "Swedes are only get-ting more andmore into their outdoor ac-tivities, so this is a real Mecca in thatsense."

But it is not all about sports. There is awhole range of attractions that tick thecultural box, including a railway museum,Gripsholms Castle and Kurt Tucholsky'sgrave. Even the journey to and from Grip-sholm can be turned into an exciting ad-venture with the steam ship all the wayfrom Stockholm, and the backdrop of theroyal deer paddock makes it all the morelively.

Make yourself at home

Norbäck has really taken to the change ofenvironment since her jet-setting busi-ness days, and it seems like to her it is allabout the people. "There are endlessmodern hotels that are up to scratch interms of standard and cleanliness. Youcan get all the hip interiors and fancy artyou like, but to stand out and really be re-membered you have to deliver somethingelse as well, something more personalthan that," she says. And with customersleaving Gripsholmsviken raving about thefantastic atmosphere, the personableservice and the gorgeous food, it seems asif she is right. "We want people to feel likehome and really be able to relax. We wantthem to feel completely looked after."

And indeed, everyone is looked after inMariefred, older couples as well as fami-lies with kids. The active, healthy lifestylepermeates the entire place, but on top ofthat, there is always time for a great laughand a nice, quality drink. Zumba andAfrican dancing are on offer for those whowish to spice it up, while Restaurant 1777at Gripsholmsviken is famous for its greatservice and traditionally Swedish food,made with locally sourced produce when-ever possible. If the weather is too nice fordinner indoors, they will even make a pic-nic basket for you.

Whether you are looking for a weekend ofskiing in a beautiful setting or amore laid-back holiday of great food, walks and his-tory, head off to Mariefred and Grip-

sholmsviken Hotel & Konferens. But what-ever you do, do not forget your runners!

For more information, please visit:http://gripsholmsviken.se

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Sokos Hotel HelsinkiModern and cosy Sokos Hotel Helsinkienjoys the best of both worlds. Althoughlocated in the pulsating heart of the cap-ital, the 80-year-old hotel sits comfort-ably in a quiet area, surrounded by pedes-trian streets. Ateneum Art Museum andthe Senate Square are both a stone’sthrow away, while across the street, therenewed Kluuvi Shopping Centre catersfor retail-hungry visitors. “Small bou-tiques and cosy cafeterias are dottedaround, and the majority of sights and at-tractions are within a walking distance,”

says general manager Hannele Laurila.“The Central Railway Station is also justaround the corner, which is particularlybeneficial for our business guests.”

The age and history of the hotel come outin the different shapes and sizes of the ho-tel rooms, some of which can even ac-commodate a family of six. Renovated in2007, all 202 hotel rooms are designed ina contemporary Scandinavian style. Thehotel has two sauna departments on thetop floor. Included in the room rates, thesauna is available every evening, in sepa-

rate shifts for men and women. There isalso a VIP sauna that can be rented forprivate use. Suitable for leisure andmeet-ing purposes for up to ten people, the VIPsauna department boasts a cosy loungearea and two balconies overlooking therooftops of the city.

The hotel also houses three great restau-rants – Fransmanni, Memphis andHelsinki Club – all of which are extremelypopular with locals. The hustle and bustleof these venues creates a welcoming at-mosphere, where you can really sense thevibe of the city. At Fransmanni, you aretreated to rustic French cuisine with un-complicated food made from clean andfresh produce. Memphis, with its moderndecor, has a laid-back feel. Its extensivemenu list contains flavours from America,Asia and the Caribbean. The legendaryHelsinki Club brings true night club at-mosphere with its 12-metre bar and discoball covered ceilings. As one of the origi-nal andmost popular discos in the capital,Helsinki Club is also ideal for all types of

Hotels of the Month, Finland

Helsinki on your doorstepSokos Hotels is the largest hotel chain in Finland. With a wide selection of hotels inFinland, Tallinn and St. Petersburg, the chain is well known for its excellent facilitiesand superb locations. Sokos Hotel Helsinki and Sokos Hotel Presidentti take thecentral location to another level – both bang in the middle of the Finnish capital, theyprovide a fabulous base for exploring the city.

By Inna Allen | Photos: Sokos Hotels

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events from client entertaining to productlaunches.

Sokos Hotel Presidentti

Across the city centre, but in an equallypivotal location, sits Sokos Hotel Presi-dentti. Right by the Kamppi mall, thebiggest shopping centre in Helsinki, andacross the road from the Finnish Parlia-ment House, Hotel Presidentti provides awealth of culture and shopping attrac-tions on its doorstep. Once the largest ho-tel in Scandinavia, the vast and impressivebuilding turned 30 last year and containsnearly 500 rooms, as well as a sauna de-partment and a swimming pool.

Hotel Presidentti houses 12 meetingrooms accommodating anything from 10to 370 people in varying configurations.There is different conference equipmenton offer, and most meeting rooms haveindividual air conditioning. Available onreservation, Restaurant Presidentti isideal for private functions and banqueting.“There are two dining rooms; the Presi-dentti Room seats up to 280 people and

the Sylvi Room 80 people. These can beeasily turned into one large and brightvenue, topped with a wonderful view overHelsinki,” says Laurila.

There are three restaurants at the hotel.The Spanish-style restaurant Sevilla pro-vides a real treat for taste buds with deli-cious tapas, juicy steaks and, of course,buckets of sangria. Pub Adjutantti is alaid-backmeeting point for locals and ho-tel guests, where big screens displaysports and other important events. Thefamous Pressa is an entertainmentrestaurant with live music from Finland’stop artists every Friday and Saturdaynight. Open till the early morning hours, itis one of the most popular weekend spotsfor locals and tourists alike.

Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Finland

For more information, please visit:www.sokoshotels.fi

Sokos Hotel Helsinki

Address:Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki, FinlandTel. +358 (0)20 1234 601Email:[email protected]

Sokos Hotel Presidentti

Address:Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4, 00100 Helsinki,FinlandTel: +358 (0)20 1234 608Email: [email protected]

Buffet at Sokos Hotel Presidentti

Sokos Hotel Presidentti’s lobby

Restaurant Sevilla in Sokos Hotel PresidentiRoom at Sokos Hotel Helsinki

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Hotel Faaborg Fjord was founded in 1981via the expansion of a classic old guest-house. In 2002, its ownership was shiftedto Claus Brunse, who, with a backgroundin travel, hotel management and market-ing, hoped to create an innovative and dif-ferent hotel.

“The vision was to create a place thatcould combine great experiences with ho-tel and conference stays. I wanted mar-itime adventures, obstacle courses in theforest and extraordinary food to be inte-grated into the package,” says the hotelmanager, who was born and grew up inFaaborg, and has followed the develop-ment of the hotel for many years.

Maritime adventures

With hotel accommodation for up to 270people and capacity to cater for up to 700

conference or event guests, HotelFaaborg Fjord can offer exciting experi-ences for everyone - international com-panies and loved-up couples alike. Spec-tacular days can be tailor-made for youand your guests. “A visit here might, forinstance, start out with a welcome drinkand a bit of local tapas, then a high-speedboat trip to Bjørnø island, where we havea huge tipi-shaped tent. Here, guests can

get involved in different activities likecooking over a campfire in small teamswith a professional chef’s assistance orteamwork exercises, and the tent isheated, so it works all year round,”explains Brunse. Other out-of-the-ordinary activities include helicopter andFerrari rides, as well as hilarious humantabletop football, which requires someserious teamwork. However, for themany couples and families for whom thehotel is a favourite destination for week-end getaways, chilling out at the beach orthe newly renovated indoor pool andsauna are, although perhaps less adren-alin inducing, equally popular.

Local delicaciesIn the hotel’s lounge-like bar, guests canunwind with a drink after an exciting day,before rounding it off with a delicious five-

Hotel of the Month, Denmark

Gear up for a high-speedexperience on beautiful FunenIf you are looking for adventure, beautiful settings and delicious dishes, Hotel Faaborg Fjord might be just the place for you. Lo-cated in South Funen, celebrated for its beautiful landscape and a favourite spot of inspiration for many famous Danish artists,the hotel has not only a private beach and forest but also their own high-speed RIB boats, offering amazing experiences on thesea and nearby islands. By Signe Hansen | Photos: Hotel Faaborg Fjord

Hotel Faaborg Fjord enjoys a wonderful location by the seaside in beautiful South Funen. Just like the hotel’s five-course dinner,breakfast at Hotel Faaborg Fjord is asumptuous treat.

The restaurant at Hotel Faaborg Fjord serves original foodfull of fresh produce from the local area.

Photo:JørgenNielsen

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course meal, while enjoying the restau-rant’s impressive sea views.

Just as with the different activities, Brunsehas an ambition to make the dining expe-rience at Hotel Faaborg Fjord an extraor-dinary one. “We really focus on having ourown original kitchen; we don’t want thefood to be just a necessity but rather apart of the whole experience,” he explains.“We have a defined approach and philos-ophy to the food we make; it’s local cui-sine, and we use all the local producefrom the sea, forest and fields of the area.For instance, we use a lot of smoked freshcheese from Funen; it’s absolutely deli-cious with salmon. We also have our ownfishmonger who brings us the fish straightfrom the harbour, so it’s always com-pletely fresh.”

From the restaurant, guests can see di-rectly into the hotel’s wine cellar, which isbuilt in glass to make it more inviting andaccessible to guests. In summertime, thegrill is (weather permitting) fired up onthe terrace, offering guests an authenticDanish summer night experience.

Going inside

Having recently renovated the entire hotel,the hotel manager has been able to en-sure that rooms, as well as reception,restaurant and bar, all adhere to his vi-sion. “Obviously our hotel is about usingnature in activities to bring people out-side, and our designer has tried to incor-porate that in the rooms to get some ofthe wildness from the activities into thedesign.” This has resulted in a “rococo-meets-Philip-Stark” style with Tricia Guildfabrics and Philippe Stark furniture, and,most importantly, comfortable DanishJensen beds. Besides, all rooms have bal-conies or terraces allowing guests to en-joy the fresh sea breeze first thing in themorning.

Be inspired

The area around Hotel Faaborg Fjord has,with its beautiful bays, green forests andidyllic seaside towns, inspired many visi-tors, including Denmark’s most famousfairy tale writer, Hans Christian Ander-sen. The writer spent much time on the

nearby estates and even had his first big(unfulfilled) love in Faaborg, which in-spiredmany love poems not just to the girlbut the area as well. Fans of the iconicDanish Morten Korch films will also rec-ognize the landscape, which was a greatinspiration for the idyllic countrysidescenes characteristic of the director’smovies. Maybe a weekend out of the ordi-nary at Hotel Faaborg Fjord is just whatyou need to kick-start you and/or yourimagination too.

For more information, please visit:www.hotelfaaborgfjord.dk

From left to right:

Top: After a redecoration of the entire hotel, thehotel’s wine cellar has been opened up allowingguests to peek in.

All hotel rooms at Hotel Faaborg Fjord are newly re-furbished with Tricia Guild fabrics, Philippe Starkfurniture and comfortable Danish Jensen beds.

Middle: Guests at Hotel Faaborg Fjord can enjoy anarray of outdoor activities all year round.

Speedboat trips around the beautiful South Funenarchipelago are, not surprisingly, popular withguests.

Bottom: Hotel Faaborg Fjord arranges a range ofhigh-speed, adrenalin inducing activities such asboat, helicopter and Ferrari rides.

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Scan Magazine | Attraction of the Month | Faroe Islands

“Winter and summer time are quite dif-ferent here. The winter is very quiet, but alot of the people who have houses herecome out during the summer, and that’salso when most tourists visit,” says Kat-rina Johannesen, who is the owner of theisland’s only guesthouse and cafe, Kris-tianshus. The guesthouse is one of ahandful of pretty, colourful woodenhouses that constitute the island’s onlyvillage, Mykines.

A haven for birdwatchers

Despite its small scale, Mykines has re-ceived its share of attention in the Englishmedia, especially for its terrific birdwatching opportunities. Themost popularsite is Mykines Holmur, an imposing free-standing rock, connected to Mykines by asmall steel bridge 35 metres above thesea. “Most people come here to get close

to nature, see birds and take pictures.Some come here to paint as well,” ex-plains Johannesen. The divine landscapewas the inspiration of one of the Faroes’most famous painters, Sámuel Joensen-Mikines (1906-1979), who grew up andworked on Mykines.

A natural love

Though Mykines’s population has beendwindling, Kristianshus and Katrina Jo-

hannesen have, together with a couple offarms, a post office and a small powerplant, kept the island alive for travellers toexperience not just as a fantastic naturedestination but also as a fascinating ex-ample of the resilience of Faroese cultureand its closeness to nature. “I have lived inother places. I lived in London for threeyears, which was very different, but I reallywanted to come home again,” says Jo-hannessen. “I very often go for a walk, andI love it; I find it very beautiful also in thewintertime when the waves are breaking.”

Lodging at Kristianshus is possible allyear round; the cafe is open from May toSeptember.

Attraction of the Month, Faroe Islands

Get seriously off the beaten trackSecluded, tick, breathtaking, tick, lively… well, perhaps that depends on your definition of lively. With just 10-15 permanent in-

habitants, the Island of Mykines, the most western island of the Faroe Islands, might not be it. But with a landscape straight out

of a fable and regular helicopter and ferry links (the weather permitting), Mykines does attract its share of travellers.

By Signe Hansen | Photos: Karsten Larsen

For more information, please visit:www.mikines.fo

Left: The village of Mykines is the only settlement on Mykines – only 10 people live there all year round; Top right: A stunning view of thesurrounding islands meets hikers at the peaks of Mykines; Bottom right: Puffins are one of the many birds that can be sighted on Mykines.

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Scan Magazine | Attraction of the Month | Denmark

Once upon a time there was a small coun-try where everybody took care of their ownbusiness, baked their own bread andchurned their own butter. But one daysomeone brought home an idea fromacross the sea: why not get together tofind a more effective and economic way ofdoing those tasks. This was the begin-ning of the co-operative movement, whichwas an essential part of Denmark’s de-velopment from 1870 to 1950. It was a pe-riod not just full of change but also of val-ues and traditions, and at Nyvang, guestscan relive it all.

“Nyvang is a historical experience centre;the difference between that and a mu-seum is that here you can take part in the

activities and touch everything,” explainshead of information Lotte Lumholt.

Walk into the past

Nyvang consists of 24 buildings and exhibi-tions, including abakery, forge, dairy, churchand sawmill. Butwhat really brings youbackin time are the more than 500 volunteersrunning the village. “All our exhibitions arealive and populated by people dressed inoriginal clothes andworkingwith traditionalcrafts and trades. Many of them are oldblacksmiths, grocers andseamstresseswhohave retired from their craft, but are proud toshow off their skills,” explains Lumholt.

On weekends and school holidays, the vil-lage’s younger guests are in for a treat as

special activities, such as storytelling, car-pentry and embroidery, and different worktasks from former times are lined up. “Weget a lot of grandparents coming here withtheir grandchildren to show them how itwas like when they were kids,” explainsLumholt. “But we also have quite a lot oftourists; even if you don’t know anythingabout the co-operative movement, it is aspecial experience to come here andbreathe in the atmosphere.”

Attraction of the Month, Denmark

Discover the British ideathat shaped Danish societyA visit to the Co-operative Village Nyvang (Andelslandsbyen Nyvang), beautifully sit-uated outside Holbæk, is not just a trip downmemory lane but also an insight into theidea which, although originally English, became an imbedded part of Danish society.

By Signe Hansen | Photos: Andelslandsbyen Nyvang

For more information, please visit:www.andelslandsbyen.dk

Above: The main building in Nyvang Co-operative Village is the beautiful white manor house,which was rebuilt to its current form in 1911; ; Right: With the help of more than 500 volunteersthe historical experience centre Nyvang comes alive every day.

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Scan Magazine | Attraction of the Month | Finland

Located in Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland,the Pilke Science Centre provides memo-rable and interactive experiences for peo-ple of all ages. It teaches us about thesustainable use of northern forests andabout their diverse yields, products andcommodities – all in a fun and relaxedmanner.

Pilke – a Finnish wordmeaning a choppedpiece of firewood – is an apt name for thescience centre that lives and breathes any-thing wood and forest-related. The build-ing is one of Finland’s largest woodenstructures and has won critical acclaimand architectural prizes for its innovativedesign. “Our building in itself is already aninteresting sight worth seeing,” says exhi-bition producer Heikki Hepoaho.

Familiarize yourself with wood

The exhibition at Pilke transfers knowl-edge through fun, interactive and multi-sensory investigation. It opens up a win-dow to the Finnish forest consumption –how it is used and utilized in today’s world.

Themes include anything from the ecologyand biology of forests to forestry and thevarious forms of wood use. The centrealso provides workshops where you canexperiment with new things, such as cre-ating cardboard and wood products. “Ourexhibition concept and its technical solu-tions are inventive. We aim to update theexhibition every year by 10%, which coin-cides with the sustainable use of ourNordic forests,” explains Hepoaho.

The Pilke Science Centre is open everyday except on Mondays. It is easily acces-sible in the centre of Rovaniemi, next tothe Arktikummuseum, and has free cus-tomer parking spaces. The Pilke Shopsells all types of wood products, coveringthe produce of the Finnish forest in manyforms. The concept is based on the multi-sensory essence of the wood's propertiesand use – they can be seen, heard,smelled, tasted and touched. Coffee andsnack dispensers are located next to thePilke Shop, and the adjacent Arktikumcafé-restaurant also serves Pilke cus-tomers.

Attraction of the Month, Finland

Explore the Finnish forestand all its possibilitiesAre you fascinated by northern forests? Interested to find out how wood can be usedin sustainable and innovative ways? If so, the Pilke Science Centre is the place to go.

By Inna Allen | Photos: Pilke Science Centre - Pekka Koski

For more information, please visit:www.sciencecentre-pilke.fi

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Scan Magazine | Attraction of the Month | Iceland

As the first and only Geopark in Iceland,the region in the south of the country wasadmitted into both the European andGlobal Geoparks Networks, supported byUNESCO, in September 2011. Home tothe Eyjafjallajökull, Katla and Grímsvötnvolcanoes as well as the Mýrdalsjökullglacier, Katla Geopark is full of naturalwonders that have affected the region’shistory and are still shaping the landscapeand influencing the inhabitants of thearea.

Geoparks are areas showing geologicalheritage of international significance,while also promoting sustainable tourismand development of the local communi-ties. “In addition to geology, it’s all aboutwhat the area has to offer when it comesto our heritage and nature-based activi-

ties; and the local people are very impor-tant to the development. Tourism is also a

growing industry in Iceland, and it’s im-portant to have a clear vision on how todevelop sites and attractions in a sustain-able way. We want to share what we havewhile also protecting it for generations to

come,” explains Katla Geopark’s chief op-erating officer Vilborg Arna Gissuardóttir.

Katla Geopark covers about 9% of Icelandand includes around 2,700 inhabitants,and while traditional agriculture has beenthe main source of employment, tourismhas recently become more important forthe area’s economy. The Geopark alsogives a further boost to rural developmentopportunities, creating more experiencesand adventures for visitors.

“We highly recommend a local tour, of-fering you insight into the region,” saysVilborg Gissurardóttir. “You can also pushyour limits with ice climbing and ice walk-ing, or a super-deep safari to areas thatare not accessible by normal cars. Thereare also great opportunities for birdwatching in places that are inhabited byhuge colonies of puffins. You can also en-joy the great museums that reflect ourculture and heritage, and sample somelocal food in one of our own restaurants.”

Attraction of the Month, Iceland

A land in the makingWelcome to one of the most dynamic destinations in the world; Katla Geopark is aunique area of Iceland, were volcanic activity and its widespread effects are constantlychanging the surrounding nature and landscape.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Ingibjorg Eiriksdo ttir

For more information, please visit:http://katlageopark.is

Photo: Jon Reid

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Guests to the island depart from Ska-genkaien in Stavanger on board MSRygerfjord. After a pleasant 20-minuteboat ride, you will take a tour through thelush gardens, and finally sit down for amouth-watering buffet meal. All in all, it isan inspiring wonderland, creating the per-fect backdrop for relaxation, a special oc-casion or even a business meeting.

When Åsmund Bryn originally bought thedeserted farmstead on Sør-Hidle in 1965,he was actually looking for a summer cot-tage for his family. Managing the family-owned nursery back in Stavanger, he hadan excellent grasp of gardening know-ledge, but he probably did not imaginehowmuch he would be able to do with hisnew land. He had no prior plans to makeit into a garden, but one of the first thingshe did on the wind-swept island was to

plant 3,000 pine trees to act as a windbarrier. This would eventually become themain secret behind the success of thegarden oasis.

New impressions every year

The garden has been open to guestssince 1995, and while a lot has changedover the years, Flor & Fjære still remainsvery much a family business. “The prop-erty has grown and developed a lot,” ex-plains owner Siri Lærdal Bryn. “Ournewest addition is a large area, aroundfour acres, which won’t be officially fin-ished until next season, but is alreadybeing planted and completed this springand summer. It includes a rose gardenwith 1,000 rose bushes and 100 differentrose types. We’ve also added new pondsand waterfalls, and new walkways over-looking this area.”

Last year saw the opening of the CloisterGarden, with its scented roses and herbs,inspired by the monastery gardens of theMiddle Ages. “It’s looking very nice and fitsin well; we will definitely continue with it,”says Siri. One of the excellent things aboutFlor & Fjære is that you can come backyear after year and find new things to dis-cover. This year will also introduce largerplants and flowers to the garden, offeringmore volume and an explosion of lovelycolours.

The perfect day out for relaxation as wellas business

While the island offers a memorablevenue for any celebration or social func-tion, Flor & Fjære can also make yourbusiness meeting, seminar or conferenceextra special. If you are looking for an ex-ceptional atmosphere for your meeting as

Attraction of the Month, Norway

Exeprience the perfect blend of a vividgarden sanctuary and an inviting restaurantSør-Hidle, situated 20 minutes northeast of Stavanger, was once a barren and wind-swept isle, but today, it is home to an arrayof exotic plants as well as a cosy restaurant serving food made from the freshest ingredients possible. Flor & Fjære is a gardenoasis, where visitors can marvel at the colours of the rainbow reflected in the plants and flowers that surround them.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Flor & Fjære

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well as an exciting day out in an inspiringsanctuary, then this is the perfect placefor you. With improved meeting facilitiesand updated audio-visual equipment, Flor& Fjære are able to host professional andtailor-made conferences for up to 100people as well as evening events for up to300 dinner guests in their largest diningroom. There is no doubt that a businessmeeting on the island would be an occa-sion to remember.

Fresh tastes and aromas

Flor & Fjære can be seen as either arestaurant in a lovely setting or a gardenexperience that also includes food on theside. It is a great combination of an exoticgarden and a restaurant with extremelytasty and fresh fare.

This year, the staff and the chef, AndréMulder, have been inspired by Frenchcooking and wines. “Last September, wevisited Bordeaux to buy our wines, andeveryone felt inspired by their surround-ings,” says Siri. The food will also be en-hanced by the herbs from the CloisterGarden, making the gourmet buffet mealfresher and more natural than ever.

Pleasure, recreation and inspiration

This year, Flor & Fjære opens to the pub-lic on 5 May, and around 50,000 newly-planted flowers will be awaiting visitors,bursting with colours and beautiful smells.Even if you have visited the island before,it is worth seeing how much things havechanged and expanded over the years (oreven just the since the previous year).

The 2012 season lasts from5 May-20 September.

The garden is open Monday toSaturday, closed on Sundays.

All visits must be pre-booked byphone, e-mail or web booking.

Contact details:

[email protected]. +47 51 11 00 00

For more information, please visit:http://florogfjare.no

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Denmark

With summer and spring approaching,Scan Magazine found one of Copen-hagen’s best spots to enjoy an open sand-wich, a glass of cold wine and, with a bitof luck, the Danish summer sun.

Uniquely situated in the King’s Garden,visitors at Orangeriet can soak up thewonderful view and atmosphere of thepopular park while satisfying their hunger.The airy white pavilion, which was built in1806 and initially functioned as a tea-house, is today run by the well-known,prize-winning gourmet chef Jasper Kureand his wife Marie. “We just wanted toopen a good restaurant but not anything

fancy. For us it is important that guestscan afford to visit on a regular basis andhave a nice evening, but of course onethat includes good food, good wine andgood service,” says Kure.

A Bib Gourmand favourite

Last year, Orangeriet was honoured witha Bib Gourmand, a prize awarded byMichelin to restaurants which serve ex-cellent food at reasonable prices. And notonly professional food critics love theplace: review sites are filled with praisefrom happy guests. “A warm place, bathedin sunshine from a clear blue sky - andthat is in themiddle of winter,” writes one,

while another states: “The quality of thefood at Orangeriet was outstanding, andthe prices well below what it is worth.”

The place is, explains Kure, popular withbusiness people, tourists and locals,“some come here two or three times aweek”.

We do what we want to do

On Orangeriet’s three different menus,guests will find characteristic Danishdishes, such as rye bread with fried her-ring, smoked cod roe and layer cake, butalso slightly more adventurous items. “Ourfood is not too complicated, but excitingand a little bit modern, but not in a fancyway. We don’t only use Nordic ingredients;we do what we want to and make the foodwe like. It is to some extent Danish, but notall the way,” explains Kure.

Restaurant of the Month, Denmark

Affordable indulgence in the King’s GardenBy Signe Hansen | Photos: Thomas Ibsen

Formore information, please visit:www.restaurant-orangeriet.dk

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Café de France, however, does not closeits doors to shut people out, but rather tokeep the calm and comfortable atmos-phere inside intact. Tucked away in a res-idential area only moments away from thetown centre, you can ring the restaurant’sdoorbell and step inside an intimatevenue, where you will be greeted by pro-fessional staff and offered a menu boast-ing foodmade of high-quality local and in-ternational ingredients and a selection offine wines.

Café de France became an establishedrestaurant in 1988 and has had several

owners since then. It was reopened inmid-January 2010 by current generalmanager Emil Heimdal, and now runssmoothly under his management with thehelp of a staff of four people: two workingin the kitchen and two waiters. But evenwith a distinctly small team the service isseamless, as the highly professionalworkforce knows how to handle the needsof their dining guests in a stress-freemanner.

The restaurant is suitable for parties of 2and up to 35, and there is a Chambre Sep-aré that can seat up to 7 diners. Half the

Restaurant of the Month, Norway

Discover a stimulating diningexperience in intimate settingsFor something special, a bit more private and thoroughly satisfying, Stavanger pres-ents you with Café de France, a unique little restaurant with high culinary standardsand a door that is always locked.

By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Café de France

restaurant can also be closed to accom-modate parties of up to 16, and for partiesof 20 or more, the entire restaurant can bebooked. The environment certainly feelsunique, as it is fine dining, but in a small,cosy and private setting.

“When business customers ask for a pri-vate table, we can tell them that all our ta-bles are private, as it’s never too crowdedor too loud,” says Heimdal. “It is also avery traditional setting with white table-cloths and napkins as well as silverwareand crystal glasses.”

The best ingredients and exclusivedining

Café de France serves a six-course menuevery day, which changes regularly, andwill always be composed of three starters,one meat entré, cheese and dessert. Theingredients are chosen for their high qual-ity, whether it is local fish, meat or sea-sonal vegetables, or exclusive top inter-national ingredients, such as foie gras.Themenu can be enjoyed in its entirety, oryou can pick and choose a smaller set ofcourses.

Left to right: Bernt Sætre (Sous-Chef), Emil Heimdal (General Manager) and Stian Gjerstad Iversen (Head Chef)

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The wine menu is an experience in itselfas each course from the food menu canbe matched perfectly with a glass of ex-cellent wine. The waiters have extensiveknowledge when it comes to choosing theright wines, so you do not have to be aconnoisseur yourself.

Café de France is now also offering anexclusive menu for customers with spe-cial wishes. By pre-ordering for a mini-mum of 10 people, the restaurant offers amenu made from the most exclusive in-gredients. The restaurant will be reservedsolely for your party, and everything is ofcourse accompanied by the best winesavailable.

Food without a label

The style of the cooking, however, is notthe easiest thing to describe, and Heimdaldefinitely does not want to put a specificlabel on it. “I kind of hate the word con-cept, as we don’t want to put ourselves ina locked-down position,” he says. “We docentral European cooking with French,Italian and Spanish influences. But it is anew generation of cooking, and we’re al-ways moving and always adapting. Thereare no specific words to describe our style,because if you want to be part of thegame, you need to be able to evolve.”

“But our style is also based on traditionalcooking, like the slow-cooking of meat,for example. We have respect for old tra-ditions, but we do not subscribe to anyspecific style. We’re not really modern ei-ther, but there are some elements of it.We’re always evolving,” he adds.

But even without a label, the food is defi-nitely superb and, most importantly, in-spired. According to Heimdal, there is al-ways a good energy and feeling amongthe customers, as they are extremely sat-isfied with the quality of their food andwine. And in the relaxed and intimate at-mosphere of Café de France, the happyguests seem like just a natural extensionof their surroundings.

For more information, please visit:www.cafedefrance.no

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Faroe Islands

The views from Elisabeth's Restaurant arebreathtaking and include the sea, islandsand mountains. The restaurant is in Elis-abeth's own home, and the atmosphere iswarm and friendly. Elisabeth Nybo herselfis in charge of the cooking and can caterfor up to 40 guests. She serves traditionalFaroese food and her most popular dish isbreast of locally caught puffin served withpotatoes, vegetables and gravy. Anotherspeciality is thinly-sliced dried whale,which is served with potatoes and driedsalty whale blubber. There is always a fishof the day, which depends on the day's

catch, but might be, for example, sole,cod, haddock or halibut. For dessert, Elis-abeth suggests a rhubarb trifle. Rhubarbis one of the few plants which thrive in theharsh climate of the Faroe Islands, so wellin fact that it can be found growing wild.

Our regular readers will note that we havereported on this little gem before, and thatwe have sampled Elisabeth's excellentcooking in the past. Yet the main reasonpeople visit this area is the incredible na-ture and scenery: the rugged greenmountains with their picturesque valleys,

fjords and waterfalls, the vertical seacliffs, and, of course, the deep blue ocean.The Faroe Islands are hugely popularamong hikers, and Elisabeth's Restau-rant is the perfect place for hungry hikersto relax and sample some traditionalFaroese fare, as Viðareiði is a populargateway to a vast area of hiking. Shouldyou wish to stay overnight, Elisabeth ishappy to advise you.

The surrounding area

Viðareiði is around one and a half hours'drive from the airport, and it is linked to

Restaurant of the Month, Faroe Islands

Traditional Faroese cuisineserved in the chef’s own homeIn the northern-most settlement in the Faroe Islands, on the island of Viðoy, you will find the greatest little restaurant calledMatstovan hjá Elisabeth (Elisabeth's Restaurant). It is located in the small, but perfectly picturesque village of Viðareiði, with its350 inhabitants.

By Yane Christensen | Photos: Elisabeth’s Restaurant

The uninhabited village Múli can be seen en route to Viðareiði.

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the larger islands by a dam and tunnelsystem. There are flights and ferry con-nections from most Scandinavian coun-tries as well as the UK. There are twovery contrasting sides to Viðareiði. On oneside the Atlantic is placid, while on theother, it is wild. From the village, you cantake a hike to the northern-most point ofthe Faroes, Enniberg, which is Europe’shighest promontory at 751 metres. To thenorth, the imposing Mount Villingdalsfjallrises to over 844 metres from the water.The island of Viðoy is one of the six“Northern Isles”, which make up thenorth-eastern corner of the Faroe Is-lands. The town of Klaksvík (on nearbyKalsoy) is the main fishing port of thearea and is considered the capital of theNorthern Islands, and it is well worth avisit. It is also a departure point for sev-eral tours and excursions (see websitefor details).

Klaksvík hosts the Faroe Island's biggestmusic event on 2-4 August, attracting biginternational names as well as local mu-sicians. During the third weekend of Au-gust, Klaksvík celebrates “Sømandsdag”,a fun event for the whole family, where thefocus is on the Faroe Islands’ main indus-try, with competitions, lectures and exhi-bitions relating to the fishing industry.

Feel part of an old legend

Three of the six Northern Islands, Fu-gloy, Svinoy and Kalsoy, have no roadconnection to the other islands and aredependent on the old post route. Follow-ing this old route is a popular tourist at-traction, both on account of the wonder-ful scenery and the attraction of the nowhistoric post boat. It sets off at Hvanna-sund, and the trip is described as one ofthe most magnificent in the Faroes. Onthese islands, you can still meet people

who live in complete harmony with na-ture.

During the month of June, the sun setsbriefly at night, creating several hours oftwilight, but never complete darkness. Theclimate is generally temperate, but the airis always very fresh. “We sometimes haveall four seasons in a day; the weather canbe extreme in that way. At themoment, theoutlook is almost brown. We're definitelynot in the business of selling sunshine hol-idays,” says Elisabeth Nybo. That said, ifyou visit in the summer, youwill be amazedhow green and lush the islands are. Thatcombined with the regular occurrence ofsummer hill fogmakes you feel as if you arepart of a famous old legend.

For more information, please visit:www.visitnordoy.fo

Viðareiði village church

Inside Elisabeth's Restaurant

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Scan Magazine | Columns | Humour

Mette Lisby is Denmark’s leading femalecomedian. She invites you to laugh alongwith her monthly humour columns. Sinceher stand-up debut in 1992, Mette hashosted the Danish versions of “Have I GotNews For You” and “Room 101”.

IS IT JUST ME... By Mette Lisby

Who feels mislead to the point of downright betrayal by the concept of “homebanking”?

If you’re moving to a new house in Britain,chances are you’re in fact moving into avery old one. Unlike us Swedes – who likeeverything made out of wood and conse-quently have lost large parts of our her-itage to fire and rot – the British alwaysknew how to stack bricks. My partner andI have just bought one such brick-stack,our first non-rental, and are suddenlythrown into the deep end of what it is toown and maintain an English house.

During our moving in dinner, sittingamidst a pile of moving boxes, we heardthe noise that every new house ownerdreads: dripping – from inside a cupboard.As we opened the cupboard, there it was:one prime example of ancient Britishplumbing, a rat’s nest of green, corrodingpipes, beneath which a puddle was omi-nously growing. Where were the pipescoming from?Where were they going? Wedecided the best thing to do was to turneverything off and go to bed, thoroughlydepressed. The following day we called a

plumber out, who didn’t seem in the leastbit fazed by our seeping pipes. “Look atthis!” he said, pointing to a section wheretwo pipes were loosely stuck together,one inside the other. “There’s your prob-lem right there.” “How long do you thinkit’s been like that?” I asked, appalled.“Probably since it was installed… about

10 years or so ago,” the man said, shak-ing his head in a kind of “they-don’t-build-them-like-they-used-to” way. Clearlymodern technology was at fault here. Thatevening our toilet wouldn’t flush. But bythis point I felt I’d learnt a valuable lesson.If an appliance that is less than five yearsold plays up in your British house – leaveit for another five before you worry.

Maria Smedstad moved to the UK fromSweden in 1994. She received a degree inIllustration in 2001, before settling in thecapital as a freelance cartoonist, creatingthe autobiographical cartoon Em. Shewrites a column on the trials andtribulations of life as a Swede in the UK.

New old house By Maria Smedstad

Because the bank deliberately deceivesyou into thinking that this is somehownot only smart but also timesaving foryou. You don’t have to go to the bank. Youcontrol your own accounts from home.

Thus excited, I registered for “onlinebanking”. Little did I know that in realitythis means that I, the customer, do tasksthat the bank is supposed to do. You see,home banking is not me writing my bank:“Hello lovely bank-person, could youplease transfer this amount to that ac-count.” Oh no! Home-banking is me per-sonally transferring the amount – the jobthat the teller used to do. For free!

Now that I have to do it myself, I evenhave to pay for it.

Yes! They charge you a fee for everytransaction. So is it faster? No! “Expresstransfers” are extra. Isn’t that my bank’s

way of saying: “Well, if we absolutelyHAVE to do our best, it will cost youmore”?

Great! Other professions might striveto take pride in giving customers the bestservice possible – but not banking. If youwant “the bank’s best”, you’ll have to paymore. Apparently the normal chargesonly cover the bank being sort of “half-ar-sed”. What a great message to send tothe hardworking customers.

And the transfer fees are just a smallpart of what the bank charges. My bankregularly claims a “maintenance fee”. Forwhat? Frankly, it seems I’m the one doingthe maintenance. Actually, the only thingmy bank really does is making sure theyget their maintenance fees. I do every-thing else via “home banking”.

Why would I do bank chores at home?

Not even bank personnel do that. Andthey are on the bank’s payroll AND at thebank! Paid by me… while I do their job.

You know how people always talkabout someone “laughing all the way tothe bank”? With “home banking” it’s thebankers who laugh at their customersboth on the way to the bank AND all theway home.

“I made the most out of my inherited wealth by

securing my daily living expenses as well as

making my dream come true”

Stefan, 44, Sales Director,International Private Banking client

International Private Banking is a service for clients withhigh income or wealth, who have chosen to live outsidethe Nordic countries. You and your family are assigned anExecutive Wealth Manager – a financial specialist – whocan guide you on your overall private finances.

Your Executive Wealth Manager is available for meetingsoutside normal opening hours and can draw upon expertswithin the Group or our network of external specialists onareas such as domiciliation, insurances and audit.

We can tailor solutions to bridge your worlds, whereveryou are. We call this solutions beyond the ordinary.

To become an International Private Banking client, visit ourweb site www.danskebank.lu or call us in Luxembourg attelephone +352 46 12 751.

Needs beyond the ordinary?

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Our services include:

• Creativity and content• Locating venue and vendors• Budget planning and development• Negotiating rates• Invitations• Entertainment• VIP assistance• Arranging speakers• Design and production of printed material• AV and technical support• On-line delegate registration

Our approach to successful conference planning is simple:we always put our clients in the front seat.

CONTACT US TODAY!Phone +44 (0)870 933 0423Email [email protected] or visit www.scanevents.co.uk

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Over the last few years, a period in whichmany banks have scaled back their oper-ations due to the financial crisis, Nordeahas actually expanded its Private Bankingactivities by attracting new, competentemployees and investing in new systemsto the benefit of our clients. We haveadded staff in support areas, to increaseour ability and resources to advise ourclients.

The days when Private Banking clientssimply required investment advice arelong gone. Now, an increasingly complexlegal and regulatory environment hasobliged providers of financial products andservices to take a comprehensive advi-sory approach that also includes taxation,inheritance- and succession-planning, in-surance and real estate.

One example of this development of newservices is the tailor-made tax-reportingtool for UK tax reporting that Nordea canprovide its clients with. We have also in-creased resources in risk managementand in providing the background invest-

ment analysis that supports our accountmanagers when they talk to clients.

Solidity

The financial crisis seems to be continu-ing. It has already had profound conse-quences for banks in general and is alsoinfluencing the area of Private Banking.The current situation has increased theimportance of risk and risk management.As a consequence of the financial turmoil,trust in banks in general has decreased.Nordea has fortunately managed the fi-nancial crisis quite well, and is one of thefew banks to have maintained its creditrating, recently confirmed by an AA- rat-ing at Standard & Poor's.

Our financial solidity is clearly an addedattraction for wealthy clients looking for asafe and reliable private banking partner.In addition, our Nordic values in terms oftrustworthiness, openness and reliabilityare an added advantage, not least as weoperate internationally. To further in-crease our presence, we are presentlypreparing to expand in Asia, where we

hope to open a Nordea Private Bankingbranch in Singapore during 2012.

www.nordeaprivatebanking.com

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Private Banking in a changed worldPrivate Banking clients are demandingmore from their bank. They want value for money and real competence. The financial crisishas also increased clients’ awareness of risk, revealing a preference for banks that they can trust with their investments.

By Jhon Mortensen, CEO, Nordea Bank S.A. in Luxembourg

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Growth and stability - these arekeywords for the most experi-enced Nordic bank CEO in Lux-embourg and Switzerland,Nordea’s Jhon Mortensen.They are key words for his fo-cus on clients, the develop-ment of Nordea LuxembourgS.A. and indeed for his own ca-reer: on 5 February 2012, JhonMortensen turned 60.

Nordea is the largest Nordicbank in Luxembourg andSwitzerland, and, for almost20 years, Jhon Mortensen hasheaded up its Luxembourg-based sub-sidiary and its wholly owned Swissbranch. “We would like the clients wehave now to still be our clients in 20 years’time – and we would like to welcome theirchildren as clients of Nordea, too,” saysJhon Mortensen.

Under Mortensen’s management,Nordea’s combined headcount in the twojurisdictions has grown from 50 to 400employees, and client assets under man-agement have increasedmore than twen-tyfold. In addition to being CEO ofNordea's Luxembourg-based operations,

Jhon Mortensen is part of themanagement team of Nordea'sWealth Management divisionand a board member of theLuxembourg Bankers' Associa-tion.

Having been an expatriate him-self for the last 28 years, JhonMortensen understands hisclients’ situation well. Aftergraduating with an MSc (Econ)from the University of Århus,he was employed by SDS (nowNordea) as an economist, whilealso lecturing at the Århus

School of Business. In 1984, JhonMortensen was assigned to the bank’sLondon branch and later worked for thebank in Singapore, before joining its Lux-embourg subsidiary in 1990.

Making a will is always a good idea and ispretty essential if you are resident in theUK and own assets here. However, it isalso important to have an up-to-dateEnglish will, even if you return to yourhome country, but continue to own UKassets.

A recent case brought this very much tolight at Corren Troen. Our client was aDane who had lived in the UK for severalyears. She moved back to Denmark whenher English husband died and eventuallypassed away in Denmark. She had re-tained a bank account and a few other as-sets in the UK, and because the value ofthose assets exceeded £5,000, an Englishgrant of probate was required before theycould be released to the Danish Executorsof her estate.

The deceased had made a Danish will,which was duly translated into English

and submitted to the Probate Registry inOxford. As is often the case, the ProbateRegistry did not accept that the Danishwill had correctly appointed Executors ofthe estate. This is where the fun began! Aconvoluted procedure followed, involvingthe drafting of affidavits relating to foreignlaw and the domicile of the deceased, to-gether with the appointment of attorneys.This process was both time consumingand costly for the deceased’s estate andultimately for the heirs. This entireprocess could have so easily beenavoided, simply by making sure an Eng-lish will was in place to deal with the UKassets.

So, if you are currently living in the UK andplan to stay, or to return home in the fore-seeable future, it is worth bearing in mindthat having one simple document in placecould one day save a lot of hassle and ex-pense for those you leave behind.

“Mr. Private Banking” turns 60

Liz Jones regularly advises Nordicclients living in the UK on private clientissues. For more information on makinga will or other private client matters,contact Corren Troen on +44 207 5928900.

Do You Own Assets in the UK?

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Jhon Mortensen, CEO, Luxemburg and Switzerland, Nordea

Wind, waste and warm water– Turning the UK CO2 neutral

Having been amajor player within construction and infrastructurein the UK for decades, Danish consultancy firm Ramboll is nowmaking way in the country’s effort to renew its energy sector. ScanMagazine had an exciting talk about the challenges and means ofachieving the UK’s and EU’s CO2 reduction goals withmanaging di-rector of Ramboll Energy Thomas Rand.

By Signe Hansen | Photos: Ramboll Energy

Currently, 3GW of global wind energy is installed offshore, equalling 3% ofthe installed wind energy capacity worldwide. This number is expected toincrease 25 times by 2020. Ramboll has been involved in the largestoffshore wind farms in the world, including Greater Gabbard, Walney I andII, Gwynt Y Môr, London Array, Lynn & Inner Dowsing and Burbo Bank -seen here - in the UK.

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Responsible for the design of more thanhalf of the world’s offshore wind turbinefoundations and a globally leading con-sultant in waste-to-energy, Ramboll hasbeen involved in the UK’s effort to phaseout its reliance on fossil fuels for years. “Iam sure that there is the required willing-ness and political determination to trans-form the UK’s energy system to CO2 neu-tral sources. But of course it will be costly,and it has to be done in the most efficientway. You have to ensure optimal solutionsevery time, taking a holistic approach. Thatis why we believe we will be amajor playerwithin energy in the UKwithin a few years,”explains Rand. Drawing on the company'sglobal experience, Ramboll has 40 energyexperts in the UK spearheading its holis-tic approach to energy efficiency and sus-tainability in the country.

Sweeping the shores of the UK for energy

With the UK’s favourable conditions foroffshore wind farms (the North Sea espe-cially has strong and steady winds) andthe general turn towards wind energy, it isperhaps not surprising that one of Ram-boll’s most well-known UK energy proj-ects is Greater Gabbard, the world’slargest offshore wind farm. Once com-plete, the wind farm will offset 1.5 milliontonnes of CO2 emissions per year, theequivalent of taking 350,000 cars off theroad. But that is, says Rand, just the firststep towards energy sustainability; manymore steps are necessary especially totackle issues regarding the use and stor-age of the surplus energy created whenconsumption does not match production.“We try to combine the different aspects ofnot just generation but also transmissionand storage, and that is one of the areaswhere district heating becomes interest-ing,” Rand points out.

Exploiting energy to the max

While district heating has so far beenrather undeveloped in the UK, the tech-nology supplies more than 60% of Danishhomes with heat. “Of course there is adifference in national energy strategies,but what we have done in Denmark andother Nordic countries is that we exploitthe possibilities of combined heat andpower (CHP) generation,” explains Rand.

In addition to generating electricity, CHPalso captures the heat that is produced inthis process, instead of just wasting theheat as in conventional electricity gener-ation. "At Ramboll, our vast experience ofenergy production facilities based on avariety of fuels combined with our experi-ence of district heating transmission sys-tems and low-temperature district heat-ing systems help us maximise theenvironmental, social and economic ben-efits for both investors and consumers,"stresses Rand.

From waste to energy

Traditionally a country of many landfills,the UK is now in the process of meetingthe EU’s 2020 targets on recycling andutilising residual waste to create energy.All EU countries are required to complywith this target and with 60 specialistsand project managers providing expertadvice, Ramboll is at the forefront of therealisation of the goal. Presently, the com-pany is involved in 35 waste-to-energyprojects in different project phases all overthe world; approximately ten of them arelocated in the UK. One is in Lincolnshirewhere 150,000 tonnes of waste will beconverted into enough low-carbon elec-tricity to power 15,000 homes. Ramboll isthe technical advisor during the planning,

procurement, construction and commis-sioning of the facility.

Wind, water and waste, added up with theother technologies within Ramboll’s ex-pertise – such as biogas, solar energy andhydropower – surely those seem never-ending sources of energy. But will it everbe enough to eradicate the need for fossilfuel and create a CO2 neutral society?Rand is positive: “With a holistic approachand the political will.”

Ramboll was founded in 1945. Today, thecompany employs more than 10,000 expertswithin buildings, transport, environment,energy, oil & gas, telecoms and managementconsulting, from more than 200 offices in 23different countries.

Ramboll has:

• Designed 50% of the world’s offshore windturbine foundations

• Procured over 60 new waste-to-energy facilities

• Designed and constructed more than 90major power plants

• Been instrumental in the ongoing conversionfrom fossil fuels to biomass

• Been involved in 200,000 m2 solar heatingplants

• Helped develop one of the world's largestintegrated district heating systems supplyingheat to more than 1 million people inCopenhagen

Scan Business | Feature | Ramboll Energy

Thomas RandManaging director of Ramboll Energy

For more information, please visit:www.ramboll.com/energy

Today, waste management is not only aboutgetting rid of our waste; it is about recoveringvaluable low-carbon energy from residualwaste that cannot be recycled. Several waste-to-energy facilities are under construction inthe UK with Ramboll as consultants,including this one in Hertfordshire.

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Scan Business | Conference of the Month | Sweden

The hotel has been described as a jewel inthe crown of the historic town of Sigtuna.Located on the main street, lined withsmall shops, cafes and traditional build-ings, it is a mere 20 meters from theshores of the stunning Lake Mälaren. Thisintimate five-star hotel was built in theearly 20th century, as the name suggests,and the elegant furnishings and fittings

are a combination of Scandinavian classicsand fresh design. Between 1999 and 2001,the hotel underwent a comprehensive ren-ovation and has regained its elegance, andthe result is an extremely stylish hotel with26 guestrooms. The 1909 Sigtuna StadsHotell is actually Sweden's smallest five-star hotel and one of six in the countrywith such a prestigious ranking.

The décor encapsulates a modern stylefrom the 1930s through to the 1950s, em-ploying natural materials such as oak andsandstone sourced from the island ofÖland. The interior is as it was during itsheyday when the king used to visit andstay. With the services of interior designerJonas Lindvall, they recreated this periodinterior, using original drawings of classic

Conference of the Month, Sweden

1909 Sigtuna Stads Hotell:A jewel in the crownAcharming five-star city hotel lies along the bay in the centre of Sweden's oldest town, Sigtuna. Known as the 1909 Sigtuna Stads

Hotell, this wonderful venue successfully combines modern design with historic charm. The convenient location allows easy and

fast access to Stockholm, Uppsala and Arlanda Airport, making it a natural meeting place.

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Scandinavian design from the likes ofHans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, LouisPoulsen and many others.

“The different room categories include ajunior suite, deluxe rooms, and doubleand single rooms, all with a lake or cityview. As soon as you step into the hotel, afully tailored and personalised serviceawaits you; it is what’s distinctive aboutus. The hotel is fully staffed 24 hours,”says director Josefine Asplund.

“The hotel has five meeting rooms; thesmallest is named after King Gustav V,who was a regular guest. This room canaccommodate two to eight people. Thehotel's main conference room is known asthe ‘Little Square’ and accommodates upto 60 people. The ‘wine cellar’ is amedium-sized conference room for up to14 people, but it’s nothing like a wine cel-lar. It’s light with double doors openingonto a terrace and garden. The pavilion isanother great conference room overlook-ing the lake and facilitating up to 18 peo-ple with a U-shaped seating plan. TheFrench dining room is another conferenceroom and ideal for classic board meetingsfor up to 20 people,” says Asplund.

The hotel has spaces for small boardmeet-ings but also major international confer-ences, and can make rooms available forconfidential meetings, events with enter-tainment andproduct launches, for example.

It also operates a fine dining restaurantand was awarded with the Rising Star2008 by the White Guide and is currentlyconsidered to be one of Sweden's top20 restaurants. Using locally sourced in-gredients and producing genuine Swedishcuisine is all part of the secret.

There is also an extensive wine cellar,with several hundred varieties of carefullyselected wines. Two Michelin-starredchefs share a wealth of experience to en-sure you have everything you need for asuccessful meeting, a delicious meal anda restful night's sleep.

During your stay, you should not miss theopportunity to explore the medieval town

of Sigtuna, with its narrow streets, alley-ways and shops and cafes. A city tour is apopular activity for conference groups.“Why not walk or jog along the shore ofLake Mälaren? In Sigtuna, there are plentyof activities, such as boat trips in the

spring or summer, and skating in win-ter,” says Asplund.

For more information, please visit:www.sigtunastadshotell.se

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Scan Business | Conference of the Month | Denmark

Kirsten Nielsen and Gitte Jensen are bothwell at home in the conference business,so when they saw an advert seeking newtenants for the nearby castle, the idea oftransforming it into a conference andmeeting centre came like a stroke of light-ning. And it was not long before they werewell on their way to turning it into reality.A lot of sweat, tears and, not least, moneywere shed and spent on transforming theinteriors of the castle, which had, for mostof the last century, been used by the Dan-

ish Emergency Management agency, intoa modern conference facility.

Maintaining the royal touch

Though completely renovated, the insideof Bernstorff Palace still bears traces ofits royal past. When entering the mainbuilding, guests are met by a string ofbeautiful high-ceilinged rooms, old por-traits and classic furniture - some fromthe castle’s original interiors. The crownjewel is probably the palace’s character-

istic oval room, which, adorned by a beau-tiful original table, makes a perfect settingfor small, exclusive meetings.“We couldhave made space for 30 people in thisroom, but we have chosen to maintain itthe way it was and have kept the tablethat was originally here when we tookover. It is a unique room with an amazingatmosphere,” explains marketing man-ager Karin Ruus, who has worked withKirsten and Gitte from the very beginning.The two owners have, however, also

Conference of the Month, Denmark

A conference fit for a kingWhile the beautiful Bernstorff Palace is located just 15 minutes north of Copenhagen, its immaculate white walls and green sur-roundings are a world away from the city’s noise and stress. Bernstorff is, literally, fit for a king and was in fact previously ownedand periodically inhabited by one, namely King Christian VIII. Today, however, you do not have to have blue blood to be welcomedinside; in 2009, the place was taken over by two entrepreneurial ladies who spent the next half year turning the historic castleinto a conference centre fit for a king but open to everyone.

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added their own touch to the place: a sil-ver desk, fresh flowers, and small piecesof royal bric-a-brac all add to the castle’sunique atmosphere.

Big or small, grand or casual

Bernstorff castle was built in 1765 by KingFredrik V’s foreign minister, JohanHartvig Ernst Bernstorff, who intendedto use it as his summer residence. It re-mained in the family until 1812, afterwhich it changed hands several times be-fore ending up in the hands of King Chris-tian VIII in 1842. As accommodation forhis life guard, the king built Kavalergår-den, three stunning timber-framed build-ings in yellow brick. Today, the buildingshouse the conference centre’s 21 hotelrooms as well as modern meeting roomsand facilities for larger conventions. “Weget a lot of management meetings andstrategic meetings, which we most oftenhost in the castle’s main building, whileKavalergården is perfect for larger con-ventions and seminars. It is completelyrenovated in a modern style with newconference equipment and room for up to150 people,” says Karin. “The castle itselfhas a bit of a loftier atmosphere - it is a

bit more extravagant, but it does not costmore for that reason.”

Enjoying the surroundings

From the castle’s white wooden-framedfloor to ceiling windows, conference par-ticipants can enjoy a stunning view of thesurrounding royal garden. The garden isopen to the public and is perfect for aquiet stroll between meetings, but it canalso be utilised for all sorts of teamworkor fitness activities. “We work with anevent company that can organise all kindsof different activities, including obstaclecourses, games, and historic or business-related treasure hunts,” explains Karin.“But a great way to enjoy the garden canalso be to have afternoon tea served in

Queen Louise’s teahouse in the garden. Itis a beautiful thatched house adornedwith a rose garden, and the walk therewill take you right through the park andgive you a bit of fresh air and exercise.”

The team can also arrange for guidedtours in the castle, which holds many his-toric treasures, such as original belong-ings of the castle’s previous owners, “graf-fiti” from the 17th century, and pencilmarks marking the growth of the princesand princesses who used to call it home.

Formore information, please visit:www.bernstorffslot.dk

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On 27March 2012, the Danish-UK Cham-ber of Commerce presents the event“Nykredit - The Danish Mortgage BondMarket - misunderstood?” at the RoyalDanish Embassy.

Join guest speaker Peter Engberg Jensen,the CEO of one of Denmark’s leading fi-nancial service providers, Nykredit, for anenlightening evening delving further intothe Danish Mortgage Bond Market.Nykredit, which was founded in 1851, listscommercial and mortgage banking as itsmain activities, alongside insurance, pen-sion and estate agency business. TheNykredit Group is the largest lender andthe largest mortgage provider in Denmarkas well as one of the largest private bondissuers in Europe.

On 27 March, Peter Engberg Jensenwill shed light on how the Danish Mort-gage BondMarket actually works and whyobservers outside of Denmark often have

difficulties in understanding the Danishmodel.

At the same event, preceding Peter En-gberg Jensen in the programme, the Dan-

ish Paralympic Organisation, includingJohn Petersson, President of the Euro-pean Paralympic Committee, and PeterRosenmeier, Project Development Man-ager, will hold a short presentation andgive a brief towards the London 2012 Par-alympic Games. They will speak abouttheir expectations for the London Gamesand provide insight into Danish Para-lympic history, but beyond that they havea specific message to raise token financialsupport of £2012 per “bond” that they willissue to each corporation and individualwho would like to support their efforts.

SCAN Business | News | Dröm UK supports Oasis Childcare

In an admirable effort to helpout disadvantaged familiesand children, Swedish-bornKicki Carlsson-Boyd and herSurrey-based design firmDröm UK have, through con-tinued support, donated£10,000 to a children’s char-ity.

The generous contributionshave helped the Surrey-basedcharity Oasis Childcare in itswork with disadvantaged fam-ilies and children in their localarea. “By donating £10,000 to Oasis, manydisadvantaged children and families inSurrey will be helped,” says managing di-rector, Kicki Carlsson-Boyd. “Dröm UK isa strong believer in supporting the localcommunity and will continue to work withthe Oasis Childcare charity on an on-go-ing basis.”

Oasis Childcare charity aims tobetter the welfare of children liv-ing in critically dysfunctionalfamilies by creating a safe andstable environment for victims ofabuse or substance addiction.Among their offers are a drop-incentre, family emergency crisisintervention and direct coun-selling to the people who need it.Dröm UK was founded bySwedish Kicki Carlsson-Boydand her husband Barry Smith in2001 and has progressed fromselling and installing spas for

residential properties to being a leadingspecialist in the design, supply and in-stallation of top-quality saunas, steambaths and steam showers, mainly for ex-clusive residential properties, and bou-tique and spa hotels.

Dröm UK supports Surrey charity Oasis ChildcareBy Signe Hansen | Photo: Dröm UK

For more information, please visit:www.dromuk.com

To make a contribution to OasisChildcare, please visit:oasischildcare.co.uk

The Danish Mortgage Bond Market unravelledBy Nia Kajastie | Photo: Carsten Andersen

Date: 27 March 2012

Venue: The Royal Danish Embassy, 55Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9SR

Price: Members and their guests: £12incl. VAT; Non-members: £24 incl. VAT

The event programme runs from5.30pm until 8.30pm.

For more information, please visit:www.ducc.co.uk

Peter Engberg Jensen, CEO, Nykredit

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Joint-Nordic Career ForumThe Norwegian, Swedish (JCC), Danishand Finnish Chambers of Commerce areorganising the fourth annual Nordic Ca-reer Forum. This year the topic will be“Personal Branding”.Venue: Radisson BLU Portman HotelDate: 15 March

The Future of Marketing – can you stayahead?Join the SCC for this Next Generationseminar looking into the future of mar-keting.Date: 21 March

Finlandia Vodka TastingFinlandia Vodka is an award-winning spiritwith a global reputation for its uniqueNordic heritage and its crystalline naturalspring water, a legacy of the last Ice Age.Let’s have a blind tasting to compare Fin-landia and its competitors!Venue: Goodwille, St James House, 13Kensington Square, W8 5HD.Further information: Member-only, asplaces are extremely limited!Date: 22 March

Lunch o’clock: Live at Home HouseJoin the SCC for a casual networkingluncheon at the exclusive private mem-bers' club, Home House.Date: 27 March

Nordic Networking DrinksThe Norwegian, Danish and FinnishChambers organise the monthly NordicThursday drinks together. This time thedrinks will be taking place at Hyatt Re-gency Hotel on Portman Square.The drinks are becoming increasingly

popular, and there are seldom less than100 participants.Venue:Hyatt Regency Hotel, Churchill BarDate: 29 March

Entrepreneurship Forum: Getting aheadwith your ventureJoin the Swedish JCC and three experi-enced entrepreneurs to discuss the im-portance of and how to create a uniqueidentity for your brand, how to protect anddevelop intellectual property based busi-nesses and how to raise capital for yourcompany in today's economic climate.Date: 29 March

Aberdeen Wednesday drinks with KPMGThe NBCC chapter in Aberdeen is contin-uously growing and the Wednesday drinksare particularly popular. For the drinks on18 April, the Chamber joins forces withKPMG who will give participants an up-date on tax news.Date: 18 April (date TBC)

Britain, GREAT for BusinessH.E Paul Johnston, British Ambassador toSweden, cordially invites you to attend aunique networking event in Gothenburg,promoting trade between the UK andSweden.This is an opportunity to meetwith key stakeholders and officials fromthe Gothenburg region, as well as the UK.Date: 18 April

The Future of Digital Media – Joint NordicEventThe event is cooperation between the Nor-wegian, Danish and Finnish Chambers ofCommerce in London. Speakers: AnssiVanjoki “Living in the media - my digitalfuture” & Petri Kokko: “Think Digital - a

perspective on the disruptive process ofdigitalization”Venue: EBRD, One Exchange Square,EC2A 2JNDate: 19 April

Tax SeminarMore information to follow nearer thetime. Please keep an eye on the SCC web-site.Date: 25 April

Nordic Thursday DrinksJoin the Norwegian, Danish and FinnishChambers of Commerce for an evening ofnetworking at this cozy venue. Take theopportunity to stock up on your essentialNordic foods at the same time.Venue: Scandinavian Kitchen, 61 GreatTitchfield Street, London W1W 7PPDate: 26 April

AGM and Annual DinnerThe Danish-UK Chamber of Commercecordially invites members and their gueststo the AGM and Annual Dinner 2012,which this year will be held at Draper'sHall in London. Confirmed guest speakerthis evening is Lars Løkke Rasmussen,former Prime Minister of Denmark andcurrent leader of the Liberal DemocraticParty of Denmark.Venue: Draper's Hall, Throgmorton Av-enue, London, EC2N 2DQDate: 3 May

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Scandinavian Business CalendarHighlights of Scandinavian business events

Please note that the above events will be open predominantlyto the members of the Chambers of Commerce.

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Scan Magazine | Music & Culture | Naja Rosa

The album is the singer’s second, but having spent her child-hood touring and travelling with her parents’ band The Sav-age Rose, her relationship withmusic and the road is not new.“I have been travelling so much for so many years of my life.So this time I said: well what is my home? It’s the road; it’s theplace I call home; it’s where the music is; it‘s where the loveis... So let me get out and make an album on the road,” ex-plains the 31-year-old singer.

Soul from the south

When Naja Rosa and her boyfriend, drummer Anders Holm,set off to Texas, their plan was simply to “meet some newpeople and add some stories from the road to the album”.One of the people they met was the 63-year-old blues mu-sician Coco Robicheaux. “When we came to New Orleans, wejust sort of asked people in the street if they knew him; wewent through a lot of different areas and neighbourhoods,and in the end we found him in the French quarter. He wasthis old man sitting in a bar with this big hat with a featherin it and snakeskin pants and big sunglasses,” laughs NajaRosa. Robicheaux can be heard on the quirky and soulfulsong Shadow of Me, the last recording with the artist whopassed away just two months later.

Sharing stories

Like Naja Rosa’s first album, Naja Rosa, The Place I CallHome, is inspired by a mix of blues, rock, soul and gospel,but the road dust seems to have added an extra dimension- one that critics and listeners have taken to. “It is such a bigjoy when people get what you are doing. It can be anybody -a music critic or just somebody on the street,” says thesinger. “When you’ve reached somebody, you know thatyou’ve accomplished something very great.”

You can buy The Place I Call Home on iTunes.

American road dust adds extra dimensionto new album by Naja RosaRecorded on an intense musical road trip through southern USA, Danish Naja Rosa Koppel’s new album The Place I Call Home

oozes of deserted roads, warm artistic encounters and quirky venues. By Signe Hansen | Photos: Anders Holm

Naja Rosa, the daughter of The Savage Rose founders Thomas andAnnisette Koppel, has just released her second album The Place I callHome to great critical acclaim.

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Tuija Lindström in Berlin (Until 17March)Photographer and artist Tuija Lindström’swork is featured at the gallery SwedishPhotography in Berlin. The photographsshown are from her 90s series The Girls atBull's Pond. Wed-Sat Noon-6pm.Karl-Marx-Allee 62, 10243, Berlin.www.swedishphotography.org

The Passion of Carl Dreyer(Until 23 March)The British Film Institute is dedicating thewhole month of March to Danish directorCarl Dreyer and his films. Dreyer mightnot be as well-known as his contempo-raries, but many would say that he is upthere among the very best, together withthe likes of Bergman, Renoir andRossellini.BFI Southbank, London, SE1.www.bfi.org.uk

Salonen conducts Beethoven (15 March)The Philharmonia Orchestra will performBeethoven’s Eroica Symphony and UnsukChin’s award-winning Violin Concerto un-der the lead of Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen. The Royal Festival Hall,London, SE1. www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Kim Larsen & Kjukken (17 March)Danish rock musician Kim Larsen and hisband are playing in London this month.This will be followed by a summer tour inScandinavia. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire,London, W12.www.kimlarsen.dk

Meta4 at Wigmore Hall (19 March)Renowned Finnish string quartet Meta4will perform Schumann’s songful StringQuartet in A and Fauré’s majestic finalcomposition at this lunch concert at Wig-more Hall, London, W1U.www.wigmore-hall.org.uk

St Katharine’s Gospel Choir at the DanishChurch (20 March)Enjoy an evening of music with St Kather-ine’s Gospel Choir under the lead of con-ductor Colin Vassel. 7.30-9pm. The Dan-ish Church, 4 St Katharine's Precinct,London, NW1.www.danskekirke.org

Laleh on tour (March/April)Iranian-born Swedish singer-songwriterLaleh is touring Sweden and Norway withher new album Sjung this spring.www.laleh.se

Big news and the big tune of the monthcome courtesy of Amanda Jenssen, whomSweden is very happy to have back. Hernew song, Dry My Soul, is a fast-paced,up-tempo, retro-pop number. It’s all rous-ing drums, handclaps, and a shouty vocalfrom Amanda. It certainly heralds her re-

turn with a BANG. And exactly the high-quality song she needed to return withafter a year during which Veronica Maggiohas set a new kind of bar as to whatSwedish listeners are turning to, and whatSwedish radio is playing. Dry My Soul isAmanda returning with all guns blazing –to the sound of a good pop song, ofcourse!

Swedish pop boy Darin is back. He has re-turned with Nobody Knows, a veritablerave anthem compared to the sound of hisprevious album of ballads. A turbo tempochorus gives way to a turbo tempo post-chorus in which Darin himself has nochoice but to switch to a falsetto vocal tokeep up with things. It's all very massive.

Danish electro outfit Hej Matematik haveput out a brand new single – Livet i Plas-tik. It sees the duo, made up of Søren and

his nephew Nicolaj, stay with their elec-tronica sound. Although this time, there’san obvious reggae element thrown in andlording it over proceedings. It doesn’tsound like a reggae song though. It justsounds like Hej Matematik playing aroundwith that style. And quite well, at that.

Kate Havnevik, a Norwegian lady with apenchant for electro, releases her sec-ond album You this month. With it comesthe lead single Mouth 2 Mouth, producedby Guy Sigsworth who has also workedwith Björk and Robyn. It's a soft and beau-tiful track. Stunningly produced, with acaptivating topline and an intriguing vocaldelivered by Kate.

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Scandinavian Culture Calendar– Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! By Sara Schedin

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Northern Women in Chanel(Until 8 April)Photographer duo Peter Farago and In-gela Klemetz Farago have, as part of anexclusive collaboration with Chanel in2010 and 2011, created full fashionstories, featuring 45 of the most sought-after supermodels from the Nordic andBaltic countries.Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Wed until 9pm.Bredgade 68, 1260 Copenhagen.www.designmuseum.dk

Munch at Shirn Kunsthalle (Until 13 May)The exhibition at Shirn offers a novelview of Norwegian Symbolist artist Ed-vard Munch’s art. This is the first timethat Munch’s interest in modern tech-niques, such as photography and film,is the focus of attention. Besides the ap-proximately sixty paintings and twentyworks on paper, two chapters of thepresentation are reserved for Munch’sown production as a photographer andfilmmaker. Tue, Fri-Sun 10am-7pm. Wed& Thu 10am-10pm. Römerberg, 60311,Frankfurt.www.schirn.de

I Break Horses (1 April)Swedish indie band I Break Horses willplay songs from their 2011 debut album

Hearts at Cargo, London, EC2A.www.ibreakhorses.se

When Saints Go Machine (2 April)Danish WSGM will be headlining withtheir electro-pop tunes at HoxtonSquare Bar & Kitchen, London, N1.whensaintsgomachine.blogspot.com

Danish and Finnish Easter fairsEaster is approaching fast and to cele-brate this, the Danish and Finnishchurches in London are organizing fes-

tive fairs, where you will be able to buytraditional food, sweets and design.

The Finnish Easter Fairat 33 Albion Street, London SE1630 March Noon-8pm31 March 10am-6pm1 April 11am-5pm

The Danish Easter Fairat 4 St Katharine's PrecinctLondon NW1 4HH17 March 11am–4pm18 March 12noon–4pm

Thank You for the Music at Kiasma(Until 17 June)The Museum of Contemporary Art Ki-asma has invited artists from across theglobe to show artworks inspired by mu-sic. Thank You for the Music – How Mu-sic Moves Us is an exhibition on how theexperiences of listening to music,watching music videos or going to a con-cert can appear in the life and work ofan artist, a music lover, a fan. Tue & Sun10am-5pm. Wed-Thu 10am-8.30pm. Fri10am-10pm. Sat 10am-6pm. Manner-heiminaukio 2, FIN-00100, Helsinki.www.kiasma.fi

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Denmark’smost popular, outspoken andenduring singer, Kim Larsen, will be pay-ing London and Shepherd's Bush Empirea visit with his band Kim Larsen &Kjukken on 17 March, 2012.

The concert, which is arranged by theDanish Church in London and the DanishYWCA, is the third time Larsen plays at thepopular venue. During his last visit, in2008, the 66-year-old rock and pop musi-cian cemented his iconic status amongDanes by rousing a sold-out Shepherd'sBush Empire audience, bankers and gapyear students alike, to roar along to hismany leftist and anti-capitalist songs.

Larsen started out his impressive careerin 1969, when he created what was to be-come the 70s’ most popular Danish rockband, Gasolin. When the band dissolved in1978, Larsen embarked on a successfulsolo career and in 1995 formed KimLarsen & Kjukken.

With his humorous lyrics, backstreetcharm and brash outspokenness, Larsenhas become a bit of an emblem of Dan-ishness. In 2006, he was awarded theDanish Cross of the Order of Chivalry;however, unlike his English counterpartPaul McCartney, he chose to stay true tohis values and character and politelyturned down the honour. He did, however,

play at the Danish queen’s 70th birthday in2010.

The concert will take place at O2Shepherd's Bush Empire, W14,Saturday, 17 March 2012, 7pm. To buytickets visit: www.ticketweb.co.uk, formore information visit: www.kfuk.co.uk

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