Thina is a standard riding package thatoffers new experiences and lots of fun.We offer self-catering accommodation inthe Stallstua Cottage. Two riding lessonsare optional.

In addition to horse riding, we offer seve-ral options for hiking tours, art and cultu-ral experiences, wellness and spa.Contact us and we will create a programto suit your needs. The framework of thevisit will be socializing upon arrival,campfire get-together and joint ridingexperience.

Horse riding is suitable for adults andchildren, for advanced and beginners.Necessary arrangements will be madebased on your experience. We will endthe stay with a tour at the Hamarøymuseum, where you will have a diningopportunity before departure.

Package price: NOK 1120 including 2 riding les-sons and 1 night accommodation.Minimum 4 persons.This self-catering package provides you with a lotof freedom to plan your own activities. HellandHorse Riding Centre offers transportation fromOppeid. Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone: +47 926 02383By e-mail: kontakt@hellandhestesenter.comwww.hellandhestesenter.no

ThinaA weekend for big and small, friends andfamilies focusing on horses riding willallow you to experience beautiful natureon horseback.

After a warm Friday night welcome atSommersel Marina you continue theriding tour on Saturday. A light lunch willbe served outdoors if weather permits. Inaddition, we will take you to the spa atRegina on Tranøy. Here you will be ableto relax in a Jacuzzi and sauna while wai-ting for a spa treatment.

Delicious homemade food will be deliver-ed to the Rorbu cabin. We will set thetable and take care of all necessaryarrangements before you return from thespa treatment. Choose from 4 differentdishes and cakes.

On Sunday we will visit the Mormors HusGallery that specializes in the art ofDagfinn Bakke. The hosts will warmlywelcome you and serve coffee andhomemade cake. The program will endafter a visit at the Hamsun Centre.

Rates for 2 nights in a Rorbu cabin, self-cateringexcept the above mentioned meals:5-7 persons NOK 2390,-8-10 persons NOK 2090, - Requirement: self-transportation. Spa treatmentwith sauna and Jacuzzi options is paid separately.Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone: +47 976 94 34/909 25 505By e-mail: sommersel.marina@gmail.com

Recreation and Wellness in the Realm of HamsunA weekend of relaxation, nature and culturalexperiences with friends, work colleagues,family – anyone with whom you wish toshare pleasant moments!

Dinner with local ingredients is servedupon arrival on the farm Friday after-noon, followed by campfire get-together.We can offer many fun activities to makeyour stay more exciting. Contact us forideas and offers!

After a traditional farmer’s breakfast wewill explore the countryside on horse-back. The tours are adjusted accordingto your skills and are therefore suitablefor both beginners and advanced riders.Lunch will be served on the shore inTranøy. Various team building activitiescan be offered on demand. Food fromfresh local ingredients will be preparedon the shore.

Package price: NOK 1320 including 2 riding les-sons, 1 night accommodation and meals throug-hout the entire stay.Minimum 4 persons.Helland Horse Riding Centre offers transportationfrom Oppeid.Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone: +47 926 02383By e-mail: kontakt@hellandhestesenter.comwww.hellandhestesenter.no

GryttingGrytting opens a new dimension for cabintrips and is suitable for all kinds of groups,individual guests, training, conferences,celebrations and other events.

The tables will be set for your arrivalFriday evening. You will check in andhorses will be distributed. On Saturdaythere will be riding before lunch. Afterlunch you will be able to choose betweena spa, sailing or indoor climbing. In theevening there will be a dinner and a get-together with various fun activities ifdesired.

On Sunday there will be a ride in themajestic northern landscape and a veryspecial lunch on the shore with local,homemade food cooked outside.Afterwards we will dive into culture in theMormors Hus Gallery or the HamsunCenter. This package has something foreveryone, yet we have a lot more tooffer. Contact us for assistance, tips andcustom offers.

Package price: from NOK 2995,- depending onthe activity, 2 nights and meals throughout thestay. Minimum 4 persons.Helland Horse Riding Centre offers transportationfrom Oppeid. Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone:+47 926 02383By e-mail: kontakt@hellandhestesenter.comwww.hellandhestesenter.no

Experience Hamarøy on HorsebackAn all-inclusive Hamarøy package with thebest from what we can offer, the choice isyours! Bring your work colleagues, family orfriends along, we have room for everyone!

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A two-day trip to peaks you have neverseen before! Skiing from 900-1100meters above sea level around Foldfjordand Leirfjord.

Day 1: We start at Styrkesnes and take azodiac or a boat to Bjørnsvik, where the skitrip begins. The route runs through a valleyto the Bjørnsvikfjell mountain top. An exqui-site downhill track from 916 meters abovesea level.

Day 2: The east slope of theØrneskorken mountain is a fantastic ski-ing experience. You get a 1100 metersaltitude difference directly from the road,just 10 minutes’ drive from the inn. Thesnow in the valley is well preserved allthe way to the top. During normal sum-mers, large parts of the track are cover-ed with snow until late June.

Requirement: self-transportation andguide.The offer includes accommodationat Kobbelv Vertshus Inn and full board:breakfast, packed lunch, thermos and 3 course dinner.

Availability: February to May (depending on snow conditions)Weekend rate: NOK 2500,- 1 person/2 nights.Midweek rate: NOK 3000,- 1 person/2 nights. Suitable for 4-8 persons.Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking through Kobbelv Vertshus Inn By phone +47 75 69 58 01 By e-mail: post@kobbelv.nowww.kobbelv.no

The Taste of Fresh SnowA trip for mountain enthusiasts.Explore untouched nature on skis with friends or colleagues.

Our accommodating staff gladly offer ourbusiness clients flexible solutions. In orderto provide a positive working atmospherewe serve coffee, fruit and healthy snacksas a part of our concept.

Would you like a break from work? Whatabout a special culinary experience withlocal food from Salten’s pantry? Let usinvite you for a dinner underground! Theway to the tunnel goes down 125 stepsalong the Baggfossen waterfall.

A unique atmosphere is created in thetunnel with candles, robust wooden furniture, warmth from the fireplace and stories about lives past, ghosts and traditions.

Full board per person in a single room includingthe “Tunnel Meal”: NOK 1625,-Day package: NOK 425,- per person Suitable for groups of 10 to 30 persons.Prices are valid for 2012/2013

Booking through Kobbelv Vertshus Inn By phone +47 75 69 58 01 By e-mail: post@kobbelv.nowww.kobbelv.no<

Work Indoors, Eat OutdoorsAn extraordinary experience for companiesthat wish to organize courses, meetings orworkshops and focus on undisturbed working environment, quiet atmosphere, culinary experiences and nature.

Experience pristine nature from theocean to the mountains in Sørfold! Westart at Styrkesnes and take a zodiac ora boat to Bjørnsvika, where the ski tripbegins.

The track passes an old farm, runsthrough a valley and up to the top of theBjørnsvikfjell mountain. An exquisitedownhill track from 916 meters abovesea level.

We provide a qualified guide on request.Alternatively, the group may bring theirown licensed mountain guide. A localguide will then be provided.

Self-transportation to the KobbelvVertshus Inn and Styrkesnes.Accommodation at Kobbelv Vertshus Innin a double / single room with full boardincluding breakfast, packed lunch, ther-mos and 3 course dinner. The trip can becombined with seminars or other activities.

Availability: February to May(depending on snow conditions)Weekend rates: NOK 1350,- 1 person/1 night.Midweek rates: NOK 1500,- 1 person/1 nights.Suitable for 4-8 persons.Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking through Kobbelv Vertshus Inn By phone +47 75 69 58 01 By e-mail: post@kobbelv.nowww.kobbelv.no

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Great author and reviled traitor: Howcould Knut Hamsun be both, and can wereconcile with that? Visit us for an excitingand engaging experience around this controversial question.

One of our guides will follow the groupthroughout the visit. We begin by introdu-cing the theme of the day in the exhibiti-on. There will be ample time for conver-sations, discussions, reflection – and forexploring the exhibition and the awardwinning architecture.

The day is rounded off with a unique 3-course dining experience with literaryand culinary tastes from Growth of theSoil: The book that was awarded theNobel Prize in 1920, was distributedamong German soldiers during WorldWar II, and still today remains a relevantand vibrant piece in the world literarycanon.

Duration: approximately 3 hoursPrice: NOK 475,- per personSuitable for groups of 10 to 40 persons.Valid from September to May.Between June and August by arrangementPrices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone: +47 755 03450By e-mail: hamsunbooking@nordlandsmuseet.nowww.hamsunsenteret.no

Celebrated and Condemned Theme experience at the Knut HamsunCentre in Hamarøy: The troubling legacyof Norwegian writer Nobel laureate KnutHamsun.

Stay at Edvardas Søster in Tranøy andchoose from the following treatments atSpa Regina:

Package 1: Vichy shower with aquaticscrubb, algae or mud wrap, facial massage during the wrap

Package 2: Algae peeling for the back, back-neck-shoulder massage, facial spa and cleansing, moisturizingmask and massage

Package 3: Aroma massage, soft hands, facial cleansing with massage

Price: NOK 2.900,- including a sauna and Jacuzzivisit on arrival day, loan of bathrobes and towels,a full day of treatment at Spa Regina and twonights, self-catering. Valid from September toMay. Requires own transportation to Tranøy, a place offering various art and cultural experi-ences. Suitable for 2-8 persons.Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone +47 75 77 15 10By e-mail: post@sparegina.nowww.sparegina.no

Wellness for All SensesAn escape from the routine for you andyour partner or maybe a weekend withfriends? Relaxation and sensual experi-ences are on the menu at Spa Regina inTranøy.

Let Knut Hamsun’s literature, StevenHoll’s architecture and the Hamarøyscenery confront and entertain you. Visitus in beautiful surroundings and find outabout the role of Nordland in the life andwork of the Nobel Prize-winning author.

One of our guides will follow the groupthroughout the visit. We begin by introdu-cing the theme of the day in the exhibiti-on. There will be ample time for conver-sations, reflection – and for exploring theexhibition and the award winning archi-tecture.

Afterwards we go on an “Adventour” inKnut Hamsun’s footsteps. Get familiarwith selected episodes from his master-pieces in the landscape they were inspi-red by! Enjoy the spectacular sceneryand the sounds of the forest and theocean current near the Hamsun Centre.

The day is rounded off with an exciting3-course dining experience with literaryand culinary tastes from Hamsun’snovels.

Duration: approximately 3,5 hoursPrice: NOK 545,- per personSuitable for groups of 10 to 40 persons.Valid from September to MayBetween June and August by arrangementPrices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone +47 755 03450By e-mail: hamsunbooking@nordlandsmuseet.nowww.hamsunsenteret.no

Knut Hamsun in NordlandTheme experience at the Knut HamsunCentre in Hamarøy: “The place you comefrom is always lovely…”

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Our location in the centre of the Realmof Hamsun is a convenient starting pointfor you and your companions, no matterwhat your plans are: a visit to theHamsun Centre, Árran - Lulesami Centreor just a trip to experience the NorthNorwegian winter landscape. When youreturn to the hotel you can enjoy thesauna or take a dip in the Innhavetswimming pool. We will help you tomake all necessary arrangements andguarantee the quality of the desired acti-vities.

Food and beverages are an important partof the total experience. With a focus onlocal ingredients, we aim to offer a culinaryexperience that is both a pleasure to theeye and something that makes you want tostay seated for a long time to savour thegood taste.

Accommodation including breakfast: NOK 495,- per person in a double room,50% discount for children in a separate room. (up to the age of 15)Accommodation including breakfast and a 2 course dinner: NOK 645,- per person in a double room,50% discount for children in a separate room. (up to the age of 12)Additional self-prepared packed lunch: NOK 75,- per person.Prices are valid until May 2013for any number of guests.

Set course for the Realm of Hamsun!Phone: +49 75 76 55 00post@hamaroyhotel.nowww.hamaroyhotel.no

In the heart of the Realm of HamsunVisit Hamarøy Hotel to experience hospitality, care, high quality and personal service.

You will arrive at the Lefspia Cafe andthe training venue at your convenience,where coffee and waffles will be served.The venue can accommodate up to 20persons. Lunch is served at whatevertime is suitable to you.

When the course is over you will drop offyour luggage at the exquisite new boat-house on the Røssøy island, beforeenjoying a special atmospheric dinner inSmia (Blacksmith) on the SkagstadFarm. Here you will be welcomed in away you will never forget. The farm willbe the perfect place to end a productiveday and focus on socializing.

The next day you will stay in the SteigenBoathouse, where both breakfast andlunch will be served. You may continuethe training as long as you wish.Welcome!

Package price: NOK 1750,- per. person, full boardin a single room. Maximum 20 persons.Participation requires self-transportation.Assistance is offered on demand.Prices are valid until May 2013.For more information contact Steigen Booking,Phone: +47 47 37 22 37E-Mail: post@steigenbooking.comwww.steigenbooking.com

Meeting on Engeløya?We facilitate training and meetings for bothlarge and small groups on Engeløya. There isno better atmosphere to find inspiration andregain energy in an otherwise hectic routine.

The lyrics of the song “Nordmannen”become reality on Engeløya, with itsmagnificent mountains by the sea direct-ly overlooking the Lofoten Islands. Puton your hiking boots and join us on atour for you and your family in this incre-dible scenery. The tour ends on theSkagstad farm, where children canexplore, while adults relax around thefire in “Smia”. The hosts can provide dinner on demand.

The next day you will pay a visit to themysterious Grevinden at the GrevindenGallery. We will end the weekend at theLefspia Cafe with homemade lefse (pota-to flatbread) and pastries. You cannotmiss the opportunity to taste the famousmøsbrømlefse! We offer self-cateringaccommodation in beautiful Rorbu cabinson Røssøy.

Package is offered August through April.Meeting point: Steigen Tur, Røssøy, 8289 Våg,Own transportation to the meeting point.Price: NOK 4500, - per group of 6 persons.Prices are valid until May 2013.Booking:By phone: +47 47 37 22 37By e-mail: post@steigenbooking.comThis is a self-catering tour. Meals in “Smia” can beoffered separately. Other activities are also availa-ble, please contact us for optional arrangements!www.steigenbooking.com

Family Fun on the EngeløyaIsland Only imagination sets limits on

Engeløya in Steigen. Here's a taste of what youand your family can experience on the world'smost beautiful island "Between the hills andthe mountains by the sea…"

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