Visit Asker & Bærum 2013 - English

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Experience Asker and BærumJust west of Oslo lie Asker and Bærum. A world of experiences, nature and cultureawaits you. With the Henie Onstad Art Centre, the sculpture park at Bærums Verk, thelarge cultural centres in Asker and Bærum and a wealth of exhibitions and events, thereshould be something for everyone. You can enjoy the shimmering water of our beautifulbeaches and hike in our lush green forests, surrounded by nature – or play a round ofgolf before stopping at one of the region’s extensive shopping centres – the possibilitiesare endless. A wide range of experiences can be had throughout the year, and you willdefinitely find something that suits your interests.

Tourist information in Asker and Bærum

Sandvika Shopping Center (Storsenter)Open all year. Mon-Fri 10.00-21.00, Sat. 10-18.Brodtkorbsgate 7, N-1338 Sandvika.Tel +47 67 52 23 00.E-mail: [email protected]

Tourist information in Akershus

Drøbak Tourist InformationSjøtorget, Havnegt 4, N-1440 Drøbak.Tel +47 64 93 50 87. E-mail: [email protected]

Ski Shopping Centre (Storsenter)Jernbanesvingen 6, N-1400 Ski.Tel +47 64 85 90 00. E-mail: [email protected]

Bjørkelangen Tourist InformationTel +47l 90 93 13 56.E-mail: [email protected]

See www.akershus.com for more information.

Tourist Information in OsloTourist Information Office by the City HallFridtjof Nansens plass 5, N-0160 OsloTel 815 30 555. E-mail: [email protected] www.visitoslo.com for opening houresr.

Front page photos: Hvalstrand Beach and Bærum Cultural Center.

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Visit Asker & BærumVisit Asker & Bærum ispart of AkershusTourist Board, a mem-bership organizationfor the tourism indus-try and municipalitiesin the county.

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P A G E 2 Experience Asker and Bærum

4 Facts sbout Asker and Bærum

6 Shopping

7 Cultural Life

8 Corporate adventures

9 The Pilgrims´ Way through Asker and Bærum

10 What to see & do

18 Maps

20 Restaurants

24 Accommodation

29 Transportation

30 Groups, meeting and conference

33 Summer & beachesWinter & snow

35 Useful addresses

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MUNICIPALITIES

Asker and Bærum comprise the western side ofAkershus and are geographically separatedfrom the upper reaches of the county, borde-ring Oslo in the northeast and Buskerud in thesouthwest. Even though Asker and Bærum aretwo of eastern Norway’s most densely popula-ted municipalities, there is still a great deal ofunspoiled wilderness. Only 25 percent of theBærum region is considered to be urban.

AskerAsker was originally named Askar, which in theold Norwegian was the plural of “ash tree”.Today Asker is both a city and a village withAsker centre at the heart of the municipality. Ithas a population of roughly 56.500 living onan area of 101 km2.

From the fields to the fjord Asker is distinctlygreen. Characteristic of Asker’s landscape arethe 350 metre tall ridges Vardåsen andSkaugumåsen, many rolling hills, lakes andponds and a beautiful coastline. Silence andnatural beauty can be found along Semsvannet(“Lake Sem”); one of the “portals” to Vest -marka, a beloved hiking area all year round.

Culture lies in both the historical and the con-temporary. Asker has places, buildings, memo-rials and associations that support the munici-pality’s cultural heritage. In this respect, thechurch has been the most important flag-bea-rer of Asker’s culture. Askekallen, a row of ashtrees, is the city’s symbol. It was planted as anavenue by the Asker church 200 years ago.

An important part of Asker’s vibrant culture islinked with the Hvalstad valley, also known as“Artists’ valley”. Tilla and Otto Valstad’s homeis now a part of Asker Museum. Today Asker’scultural centre is unquestionably the AskerCommunity Centre at Trekanten.

BærumBærum’s name is likely derived fromBjörgrheim, which means “the land betweenthe mountains”. With its 115,000 inhabitants,Bærum is Norway’s fifth most highly-populatedmunicipality and covers an area of 192 squarekilometres. On the southwest side, Bærum sha-

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res a border with Hole and Ringerike, Oslo tothe northeast, and on the southeast a sea bor-der with Nesodden. Bærum’s centre of admi-nistration is Sandvika, which today is conside-red a city.

The municipality has a vibrant cultural life asevident in the activity of organisations andvolunteer groups. Bærum Cultural Centre is inSandvika and has a capacity for an audience of500. Bærum has two medieval churches onTanum and Haslum that are still being used tothis day. From the churches you can follow thePilgrim’s Route towards Nidaros.

Bærum’s highest point is Vidvangshøgda at549 metres above sea level, and lies in northe-astern Krokskogen, but the best vantage pointis at the top of southern Kolsås (349 metresabove sea level). From here you have a view ofnearly the entire municipality, toward Oslo,across to Nesodden and large areas of theOslofjord.

Calcining has been an important industry inBærum’s districts for 850 years. The lime wasnot only used locally, but also exported tomany large construction projects going on inand around Oslo, and further south along thecoast. The importance of lime production forthe area inspired Bærum’s official coat of arms,a lime kiln.

In 1603 an iron ore was found in Bærum, or“Vestre Bergum” as it was known at the time.This lead to Christian IV entering a fixed-termcontract with Paul Smelter and the constructi-on of an iron refinery. Bærums Verk developedinto an essential business. It had an influenceon the village for centuries and was of greatimportance to Norway as a whole.

Industry in Bærum developed primarily alongthe waterways, seeing the construction of sawmills, brickyards, pulp mills, paper mills andglassworks. Good harbours and the arrival ofthe Norwegian railway in 1872 were also neces -sary steps in Bærum’s industrial expansion.Ice cutting remained a big business on Bærum’smany ponds all the way into the last century, aswas the cultivation of fruit and berries.

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With its proximity to the capital, Askerand Bærum offer great amenities forshopping and are a good alternativefor shoppers living in Oslo. Just a fewminutes from the centre of Oslo youcan find a wide variety of stores andsomething to suit every taste. Take atrip to the western end of Akershus.

Shopping in AskerAsker centre offers a wide selection ofstores in such areas as fashion, interiordesign and catering, and has alongwith the Trekanten centre become anatural meeting place for many Askerresidents. The Trekanten centre offers80 stores and many restaurants to itsroughly 80.000 weekly visitors. Whynot take a trip to idyllic Vollen? Youcan also enjoy a nice lunch or dinner.

Shopping in BærumSurrounded by industrial history,Bærums Verk currently offers roughly50 stores, artisans, workshops, galle-ries and catering establishments. Thisplace of commerce, Bærums Verk,stands at the entrance toLommedalen, not far from Sandvika,and is an enjoyable experience forvisitors. Sandvika has one of Norway’sbiggest shopping malls, Sandvikacenter, named the best Nordic shop-ping centre in 2011. Here you canpick and choose between 190 diffe-rent shops and food courts. Askerand Bærum’s tourist board is alsolocated in the shopping centre.

Shopping

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Cultural activityFrom superstars like Lady Gaga to amateur theatre troupes, and from therenowned master painters at the Henie-Onstad Art Centre to the smallest galleri-es with local artists, Asker and Bærumoffers its visitors a variety of culturalevents.

Cultural activity in AskerThroughout the year, Asker CulturalCentre offers a rich and varied program-me of events, from making your ownjewelry to viewing the works of famousNorwegian artists. Take a stop at Det Gule Huset (“TheYellow House”) at Holmen for arts, craftsand paintings, enjoy an exhibition atGalleri Trafo - or perhaps a musical lunchat the Lancelot Jazzcafé?

Cultural activity in BærumFamous stars have visited telenor arenaat Fornebu over the past year, and morestars are expected during the course ofthe year. We can name stars like Spring -steen, Pink, Rhianna and Rogers Waters.Situated at the heart of Sandvika, BærumCultural Centre has a wide selection ofcultural events on its stages. Experiencedance, theatre and music – there’s some -thing for everyone. A visit to BærumsVerk is an experience by itself; the sculp-ture park with its collection of works byNorway’s most famous artists is wellworth seeing. A visit to the Henie-OnstadArt Centre is a must for art lovers.

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Centrally located in eastern Norway,just west of Oslo centre and barely anhour from Oslo airport, a wide varietyof hotels with a capacity for over 600guests as well as every modern confe-rence facility for any group size can befound. For day conferences the regionoffers a wide range of meeting halls, soyou can find venues and facilities to suitany occasion. You can certainly combi-ne meetings, courses and conferenceswith activities and experiences too.Read more about courses and confe-rences at:www.visitaskerogbærum.no

Activities & experiencesGive your customers, colleagues oremployees an experience in Asker andBærum. We can help you set up anyt-hing from cultural events for yourcompany at one of the cultural cen-tres or Telenor Arena for an exhilara-ting experience with an RIB along theOslofjord or a company outing on thegolf course for customers and employ-ees. How about a floating board mee-ting? Take a break to fish and enjoyfresh fish soup, with self-caught fishto round off the day. From food cour-ses to belly dancing to a relaxing mas-sage, the choice is yours.

Jubilee, summer parties andChristmas partiesDo you have something you want tocommemorate or celebrate? We’vegot the venue! From the beautifulSem Gjestegård to gourmet food atBølgen & Moi, the possibilities aremany. Ask us for suggestions and tipsfor your next event. Visit Asker ogBærum can arrange contacts for eve-rything from transport, sleeping arran-gements and meeting locales to cate-ring, activities, experiences and enter-tainment tailored for your event.

Business eventCourse & conference

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The Pilgrim’s Route through Bærumstarts in Gamlebyen in Oslo and contin-ues to Bærum, onward throughKrokskogen to Ringerike and thenalong the west side of Mjøsa beforecontinuing to Nidaros. The route provi-des a different type of hiking experien-ce, whether you want a day trip or tra-vel all the way to Trondheim.

Should you decide to take the westroute to Trondheim, start by goingwest from Gamlebyen in Oslo. AtLysaker, cross the Lysaker river at theold medieval ford by Fåbro and contin-ue through the villa district towards theHaslum medieval church. By Øverland,continue on a path through “marka”,the wilderness area, in the direction ofNygård. Along the way you can spendthe night at Sæteren Gård. This farmbelongs to the Norwegian TrekkingAssociation, but is also recognized as apilgrims’ hostel. The road ahead contin-ues over Skrivarberget and down toLommedalen. We head across the golfcourse and into Krokskogen in thedirection of the Bønsnes church inRingerike. For a day trip you can startin Lommedalen and walk toSundvollen. A bus can take you back.

Pilgrim hostel Sæteren GårdE-mail: [email protected]: +47 67 58 18 50 / +47 94 82 77 99

For more information: www.pilegrim.info

The Pilgrim’s Routethrough Bærum

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In addition to the Valstad collections, Asker Museumalso contains Labråten – Hulda and Arne Garborg’shome, Albert Seheim’s workshop at Sem, the SchoolMuseum on Jansløkka, Strandsitterhuset onKonglungen and the Coastal Culture Centre in Vollen.

Valstad’s collectionsAsker Museum, the Valstad collections, lies in theHvalstad valley, “Artists’ Valley” in Asker.The heart of the museum is the home of Tilla andOtto Valstad. The museum has a lush garden with aBaroque flair. Along with its animal sculptures madeby Anne Grimdalen, it features a rich in-house collecti-on of objects. Fixed and changing exhibitions. KaféGunhild has the same opening hours as the museum.

Labråten – the poet’s homeLabråten was the home of poet Arne Garborg. Withhis wife Hulda Garborg, he settled there in 1897, andit hasn’t changed much since then. Labråten washome for the artistic couple from 1898 to 1934. Itwas also called “Målkroken” (literally, “the languagecorner”), because proponents of New Norwegian (analternative standard of written Norwegian) often gat-hered there. Here the first seeds of The NorwegianTheatre sprouted. Labråten was a meeting place forfriends and allies, a congregation for thoughts andcreativity, where impulses from Europe and the rest ofthe world were communicated and passed on.

Sem Sag and Albert Seheim’s WorkshopThe sawmill industry arrived in Asker around 1600,and Sem Sag became operational in 1612. There wasa struggle over the wood since farmers also had aduty to get hold of coal for the Bærum ironworks,and a lot of lumber was used for salt cooking and cal-cination. Sem Sag is periodically run as a communitysawmill and had restrictions on how much wood theycould cut. Albert Seheim’s Workshop lies on the otherside of the river across from Sem Sag, and is a com-plete skiers’ and wheelwrights’ workshop.

Vollen Coast Cultural CentreThe Selvik villa was built in 1881 as a country homefor the Øhlckers family. In 1994 the main building wasrestored and is today a museum with exhibitions anda cafe. Vollen’s history is related through models, textand pictures, with a special emphasis on the periodbetween 1870 and 1950. The theme of the culturaland historical exhibition is boat building, yachting,trade, fishing, ice cutting, gardening and guests onvacation.

Asker Museum

Asker Museum - Valstads samlinger, Otto Valstads vei 19,1395 Hvalstad. Tel 66 79 00 11. E-mail: [email protected]

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This marketplace stands rightalong the coastal path and isa gem on Asker’s coastline.Over 25 businesses can befound here; shops, galleries,restaurants, bakeries andconfectionaries. VollenHandelssted’s associationwas established in 2005.

Vollen has been a marketpla-ce ever since Hans KristianChristensen bought theVollen farm and opened afarmers’ market and bakeryin 1870. In 1896VoldebugtensHandelsforening (theVoldebugten TradeAssociation) was established.In 1988 Tore and Ann-KristinSigernes bought the market-place and since then it hasbeen restored and developedfurther with new renters.

Vollen Handelssted

Handelsstedet Bærums Verk, Verksgata 15, 1353 Bærums Verk.Tel 67 13 00 18. E-mail: [email protected]

Vollen Handelssted, Slemmestadveien 432, 1390 Vollen.www.vollenhandelssted.no

Today Bærums Verk is aunique marketplace situa-ted in the authentic sur-roundings of the historicalironworks that was the life-blood of Bærum since theearly 17th century.

Handelsstedet Bærums Verkhas roughly 50 shops, arti-sans, workshops, galleriesand eateries. Verksgata,which consists of old hou-ses for labourers from the18th century, among otherthings, is open seven days aweek all year round. Hereyou can find smithies, glassblowers, silversmiths, galle-ries, eateries and uniqueshops. Today the old foun-dries are a place of tradewith a large selection ofinterior decoration stores,

as well as stores one wouldfind in any local mall. Everyyear at the beginning ofJune, the sculpture parkopens Bærums Verk with anew exhibition lasting allthe way into October. Thesculpture park is the coun-try’s biggest representativeof three-dimensionNorwegian art thanks to aclose cooperation withNorsk Billedhoggerforening.Handelsstedet BærumsVerk’s opening hours canbe found on Facebook;Bærums Verk and onwww.baerumsverk.no

Bærums Verk is a gatewayfor recreational routes inBærum.

Handelsstedet Bærums Verk

Set a course forVollen and enjoyshopping in histori-cal surroundings.


The meeting place of thevillage. Asker cultural cen-tre makes a host of culturalexperiences possible, and isa meeting place for thepublic, volunteer organisati-ons and businesses. Asidefrom the fact that it’s agreat cultural arena, thecentre also contains a num-ber of meeting halls, aceremonial hall, a movietheatre, a library, a gallery,youth club, a senior centre

and a restaurant. The cultu-re centre is in downtownAsker, near public trans-port, parking and easyaccess to shopping areas.

In the Asker cultural centreyou’ll find a variety ofevents for all age groupsand interests. Read moreabout the programme andfind the opening hours atwww.askerkulturhus.no

You can find a list of cultural programmes for Askermunicipality in the cultural calendar at:www.askerbibliotek.nowww.facebook.com/radarscenewww.askerkunst.no/www.askerkulturhus.no/huset/seniorsenteret/www.filmweb.no/norskkino/asker/

Asker cultural centre

Asker Kulturhus, Strøket 15A, 1383 Asker. Tel 66 90 96 71.E-mail: [email protected] www.askerkulturhus.no

Bærum Cultural Centre isboth a building a municipalfacility that arranges andruns the performance venu-es: Store Sal andFojaéscenen, SandvikaTheatre, Musikkflekken andLille Scene as well as thepractice localeSkiltverkstedet.

We work to develop andprovide an extensive andinspiring cultural program-me for everyone. We are aprofessional arena for localcultural life. As the regionalcompetency centre for

dance and as a regional cul-tural centre, the culturalcentre will be a leading pro-ducer and conveyer of pro-fessional artistic expression.

We wish to be a naturalfirst choice when theBærum public and Osloresidents want to experien-ce culture – whether you’relooking for an artistic expe-rience on an internationallevel, or wish to see one ofyour most beloved artists inperson; Bærum CulturalCentre definitely hassomething for you.

Bærum Cultural Centre

Bærum Kulturhus, Claude Monets allé 27, 1337 Sandvika. Tel 815 11 777.E-mail: [email protected] www.baerumkulturhus.no

For updated program and tickets, see:www.baerumkulturhus.no


Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter, Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 Høvikodden.Tel 67 80 48 80. E-mail: [email protected] www.hok.no

Oslofjordmuseet, Christian Jensens vei, 1390 Vollen.Tel 66 93 66 49. www.akershusmuseet.no/oslofjordmuseet

The Oslofjord Museum is acreative new venture amongNorwegian museums; a newand unique foray into edu-cational experiences.The Oslofjord Museum,opening in the spring of2013 in Vollen in Asker, ori-ginated as a large woodenship collection acquired by

Follo Museum in the 1990s.The Oslofjord Museum hasan ideal location atMaudbukta – where RoaldAmundsen built his polarexploration ship “Maud”,where Anker & Jensen builttheir classic sailboats andwhere the Selvik villa fromthe 1880s stood for many

The Oslofjord Museum

Henie Onstad Kunstsenter(The Henie Onstad ArtCentre) stands on a spit,Høvikodden, just outside ofOslo, in a park with an areaof approximately one squarekilometre that was given tothe municipality of Bærumin order to establish the cen-tre in 1968.

The Art CentreHOK was established in1968 after a donation fromNiels Onstad and SonjaHenie. Right from the start itwas defined as an art centreinstead of a museum, signal-ling the intention to remainan active producer of con-temporary, experimental art.The institution was alsoexpected to manage a largecollection of modernist art.Today HOK is a leading insti-tution in the field of interna-tional contemporary and20th century art. HOK is anactive arena for debates and

has a unique expertise in thefield of interdisciplinary art,with an emphasis on therelationship between thevisual arts, music, perfor-mance and avant-garde.

The sculpture parkThe park has a unique set-ting near the ocean withhiking trails, docks and bat-hing spots, and for years hasfunctioned as a sculpturepark where Henie OnstadArt Centre places sculptures;some as fixed installations,other more temporary, rela-ted to various exhibitions.

ToursGuided tours are held at13.00 every Sunday throug-hout the year. On Sundaysin July and August, you mayalso take a guided tour inthe sculpture park at 12.00.The tours are free and boo-kings are not required.

Henie Onstad Art Centre

years as a base for the displayof the cultural heritage of theAsker coastline.


At the NaKuHel (nature, cul-ture, health) centre in Smia,hikers can meet and grab acup of coffee and a bite toeat. This is also a great placeto begin a walk around beau-tiful Semsvannet (Lake Sem).The NaKuHel foundation wasestablished in 1994 on theinitiative of Dr. Gunnar Tellnes

at the Uni versity of Oslo. Itspurpose is to contribute toholistic thinking and creativityin the field of nature, cultureand health, in order to impro-ve the health, environmentand quality of life for theentire population.NaKuHel will be a gatewayfor recreational routes.

The NaKuHel centre

Sandvika Storsenter, Brodtkorbsgate 7, 1338 Sandvika.Tel 67 52 23 00. E-mail: [email protected]

Sandvika Storsenter is thebiggest shopping centre inNorway and has 189 shopsand eateries, a wide selecti-on of health services andThon Hotel Oslofjord as itsnearest neighbour. Askerand Bærum’s tourist infor-mation office can be foundon the mall’s first floor. The

shopping centre is centrallylocated in Sandvika, withgood connections to publictransport and 2200 free par-king spaces. Sandvika Stor -senter was voted the bestNordic shopping centre of2011. Sandvika Storsenter isa gateway for recreationalroutes.

Sandvika Storsenter

NaKuHel-senteret, Semsveien 168, 1384 Asker. Tel 66 98 75 50.E-mail: [email protected]. www.nakuhel.no

Trekanten, Knud Askersvei 26, 1383 Asker. Tel 66 90 01 08.www.trekanten.no

The Trekanten Centre is anatural meeting place incentral Asker, closely con-nected to highway E18,public transport such as theGardermoen railway, alongwith other train and busroutes.

Today the Centre is amodern city centre withroughly 80 shops, a widerange of health servicesand 800 parking spaces. Welcome to an enjoyableshopping experience in theheart of Asker!

Trekanten Senter

Refreshing adventuresthroughout the yearTry a RIB tour on the Oslofjord. Experience the mostbeautiful locations and let uscreate a great combination ofspeed and excitement, cultu-re and history as a part ofyour company event.We collaborate with the fjor-d’s hotels and restaurants to

offer the best experiences.The perfect activity if you arestaying at one of the hotelson the fjord. Launches, sum-mer parties, stag nights etc.

Our base is in Drøbak and weare very familiar with theOslo fjord area. You can findmore information on ourwebsite at: www.rib.no

RIB.no

RIB.NO. Tel +47 900 94 503. E-mail: [email protected] www.rib.no


Emma Sansehus, Jens Holes vei 5, 1336 Sandvika. Tel 67 15 31 30.E-mail: [email protected]. www.emmagjestehus.no

Sansehuset (“the house ofthe senses”) is a house pro-viding sensory stimulation,where music, sound, lightand tactile impressions arecombined in comfortablesurroundings. EmmaSansehus is divided into dif-ferent rooms with differentcolors and themes, inspiring

experiences that everyonewill enjoy. Preschools andschools can rent EmmaSansehus during the day.Emma Sansehus can alsobe rented for childrens’ par-ties or other events. Wednesday evening and Sundays are open foreveryone.

Emma Sansehus

Lommedalsbanen is a speci-alised museum with railwayelements from construction,industry and the Norwegianmilitary. They run a heritagerailway, where you canexperience Norway’s smal-lest steam locomotive from1904. Extra trains for specialevents can be arranged byrequest. The museum is

open Sundays in June andSundays from the beginningof August to the end ofSeptember. The trains runregularly from 11.00 –15.00. Arrival: Car or bus toBykrysset in Lomme dalen,continue on Kampeveienand Tolverud veien for 1.6 km. – follow the signs.

Vollen Marina, Slemmestadveien 416, 1390 Vollen. Tel 401 41 040.E-mail: [email protected]. www.vollen-marina.no

On the grounds you willfind moorings, boat dealers-hips, boat services, a gasstation, kiosk and a restau-rant on the docks. Mooringsare available all year anddock bubblers are availablefor the winter season. OurItalian restaurant has greatfood in every variety from

fine Italian thin-crusted pizzas and tapas to lamb andbeef steaks. Fresh shrimpand fish is sold directly fromMS Trygg on Thursdays andFridays. An express ferry toAker Brygge also runs fromthe bay. Vollen Marina is anarena for the purchase andsale of boats as well.

Vollen Marina

These boats are among themost popular in the innerOslofjord area, and are visi-ted by 30 to 40 thousandtravellers each year. MSRigmor is probablyNorway’s oldest route-dri-ven wooden ferry. We run

ferries - and mini-cruisesamong the islands in Askerand Bærum. We arrangetrips to Oscarsbog castle(opera and day trips),Drøbak, Hovedøya, pirateevenings, fishing trips,school trips and more.

Rigmor and Rigfar“boat trips for everyone”

Sandvika Fjordturer AS, Kadettangen 18b, Rigmorbrygga, 1337 Sandvika.Tel 97 95 97 95. E-mail: [email protected]. www.rigmor.no

Lommedalsbanen, Tolverudveien 25, 1350 Lommedalen. Tel 67 56 26 60.E-mail: [email protected]. www.lommedalsbanen.no

Lommedalsbanen Museum Railway Line

Read more atwww.facebook.com/VollenMarina.


Det Gule Huset (“the yellowhouse”) is a cultural instituti-on, a place for the display ofvisual art, arts, crafts and acommunity for artists inthese fields. The house con-sists of a gallery, workshopsand a cafe. We are centrallylocated at Holmen in Asker.A bus from Oslo and Asker

stops just nearby. We are anoasis between Holmen -senteret and the sea. Gallerycafe with freshly brewedcoffee and tea. Informal andpleasant ambience whereyou can also enjoy the arton the walls. Check ourwebsite for more informati-on on our exhibitions.

Det Gule Huset in Asker

Galleri Trafo, Lensmannslia 60, 1386 Asker. Tel 66 90 40 06.E-mail: [email protected]. www.galleritrafo.com

Galleri Trafo is near thetrain station in the middleof central Asker. The buil-ding was once a transfor-mer station supplying therailway with electricity.

These days, there are threefloors with exhibitions here.

The gallery opened in 2006and displays both Norwe -gian and international con-temporary art.

For opening hours and relevant exhibitions, seewww.galleritrafo.com

Galleri Trafo

Det Gule Huset, Devikveien 1, 1378 Nesbru. Tel 66 84 52 05.E-mail: [email protected]. www.detgulehuset.no

Situated in Fornebu justoutside of Oslo, TelenorArena is an indoor multi-purpose arena for eventsand entertainment.

The arena has room for23.000 audience membersfor concerts and 15.000 forsports, making it one of thebiggest indoor arenas innorthern Europe. After itopened in March 2009, theTelenor Arena has becomea much sought-after venuefor entertainment events.

So far the arena has hostedthe Eurovision SongContest 2010 and beenvisited by, among others,Madonna, Lady Gaga, FooFighters, Iron Maiden,Roger Waters, Jay-Z and

Kanye West. The arena isalso a centre for trade fairs,courses, congresses andconferences, and in 2013large trade fairs like"Reiselivsmessen" and"Sjøen for Alle" are heldhere. Telenor Arena willcontinue to host sportsevents and more show-ori-ented sporting events suchas handball, biathlon, icehockey, motor sports andfootball.

2013 sees an exciting pro-gramme with Justin Bieber,Springsteen, Pink andRihanna among others.

For an updated list, checkour website. Welcome toTelenor Arena.

Telenor Arena

Telenor Arena, Widerøeveien 1, 1360 Fornebu. Tel 909 97 700.E-mail: [email protected]. www.telenorarena.no


Guests will have the opportunity to put their skills to thetest at one of Asker and Bærum’s many golf courses. Youcan play on several different courses in a single day, withvarying degrees of difficulty and differing numbers ofholes. Here’s an overview of some of the courses:

Asker Golfklubb. Number of holes: 18. Høgåsveien 35,1383 Asker. Tel +47 66 90 03 40.E-mail: [email protected] www.askergolf.no.

Ballerud golf. Number of holes: 9. Ballerud Allé 1, 1363 Høvik. Tel 67 10 61 10. E-mail: [email protected].

Bærum Golfklubb. Number of holes: 18 + 9.Hellerudveien 26, 1350 Lommedalen. Tel 67 87 67 00.E-mail: [email protected] www.bmgk.no.

Grini Golfklubb. Number of holes: 9. Griniveien 159, 1332 Østerås. Tel 67 16 70 80.E-mail: [email protected] www.grinigolfklubb.no.

Haga Golf. Number of holes: 27. Griniveien 315, 1356 Bekkestua. Tel 67 16 59 00. E-mail: [email protected] www.hagagolf.no.

Lommedalen Golfklubb. Number of holes: 9.Lommedalsveien 340, 1350 Lommedalen.Tel 40 00 18 12. E-mail: [email protected].

Golf simulatorsentre:Fornebu Indoor Golf Center. 6 Full swing golfsimulatorer.Snarøyveien 69, 1367 Snarøya. Tel 67 11 66 00.E-mail: [email protected] www.figc.no.

Toppgolf. 12 Full Swing golfsimulatorer.Griniveien 363, 1356 Bekkestua. Tel 67 14 13 13.E-mail: [email protected] www.toppgolf.no

Golf courses in Asker and Bærum

Grini prison camp was thebiggest camp for politicalprisoners in Norway duringWorld War 2, and nearly20.000 women and menwere held captive there forshorter or longer periods.The Grini Museum openedin 1996, in the former com-mandant house.

The museum depicts theconditions the prisonersendured via drawings, pho-tographs, objects, a collecti-on of books and a model ofthe barracks. In 2010 one ofthe old barracks was movedback to the area to becomea part of the museum.Tours on Sundays.

The Grini Museum

Grini-museet, Jøssingveien 31, 1343 Grini.Stiftelsen Grinimuseets Venner. Tel 95 74 70 11.

ASKER OG BÆREUM- mapreferances

1 Asker Museum2 Vollen Handelssted

Vollen MarinaMats & MartinVito's VollenVollen Coastal museumThe Oslofjord Museum

3 Bærums VerkVærtshuset Bærums Verk

4 Asker Cultural CenterTrekanten Shopping CenterGalleri Trafo

5 Sandvika Shopping CenterAsker and Bærum Tourist Information Thon Hotel OslofjordBærum Cultural CenterRigmor and Rigfar

6 Henie Onstad Art CenterBølgen & Moi Høvikodden

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Tour Map of Akershuswww.turkartakershus.no

Data on hiking, bike and ski trails,points of interest, swimming areas,fishing opportunities, viewpoints,accommodation, attractions andeating.

The tourist map shows selected tripsuggestions, but you can as wellmake your own and print your veryown map before stepping out.The map also offers information onsome selected places.

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Hos Anna is a pleasantmuseum cafe at the Wøyenfarm, one of Bærum’s big-gest and oldest farms. Weoffer homemade food andpaistries. In addition, youcan buy a variety of pro-ducts from nearby farms,like herbs, honey, differentjuices, spiced oils and more.

Hos Anna also offers mer-chandise produced by thedevelopmentally disabled.Textile, wood products anddifferent types of crisp breadcan be bought here. It’s asimple concept – few entrieson the menu, but each oneis guaranteed to be home-made and delicious.

Hos Anna

Værtshuset Bærums Verk, Vertshusveien 10, 1353 Bærums Verk.Tel 67 80 02 00. E-mail: [email protected]

Norway’s oldest eatery onthe historical foundationsof Bærum. Værtshuset(“The Inn”) is a classic andtimeless place. Our“Norwegian-inspiredKitchen” has mainlyNorwegian food on themenu. All meals are made

in our own kitchen, consis-ting of the finest raw ingre-dients available. Contact usfor meetings, conferences,weddings, celebrations,catering, food and winecourses or other events.

Welcome!

Værtshuset Bærums Verk

Bærum Arbeidssenter – Vinkelgården, Gamle Lommedalsvei 33, 1339Vøyenenga. Tel 94 84 08 24. E-mail: [email protected]

Mats & Martin, Slemmestad veien 435, 1390 Vollen. Tel 66 76 02 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.matsogmartin.no

Mats & Martin is an infor-mal and comfortable familyrestaurant, with a lovelylocation in Vollen and aview of inner Oslofjord. Wearrange meetings and cele-brations and deliver catering– everything from tapas togourmet dinners. Brasserietguarantees great service and

splendid taste experienceswith lunches and dinnersthat can be taken home aswell. During the summeryou can eat outside in ourgarden as well. Open from12.00 Tuesday to Saturdayand the kitchen takes ordersuntil 20.00. Sundays from13.00 to 19.00.

Mats & Martin - Vollen

Odonata Café, Forneburingen 1, 1360 Fornebu. Tel 63 00 03 08.E-mail: [email protected] www.odonata.no

Odonata Café og Galleri iseasy to spot by the old airtraffic control tower atFornebu and is openMonday to Friday from10.00 to 15.00, andSundays 11.00 to 18.00.Here you can enjoy somegood food and drinks orborrow a bicycle and head

out onto one of the manyhiking and cycling paths inFornebu. Odonata is a partof the Old Fornebu CulturalCentre, where you can finda number of smallermuseums like the Vespamuseum and the Wigmuseum. Gateway forrecreational routes.

Odonata Café

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Sjøflyhavna was opened in1948 as an expedition head -quarters and office, alreadyin spring 1949 Spisevogn -selskapet opened a cafebusiness at Sjøfly havna. Thebuilding is now protectedand rehabilitated to main-tain its original appearanceand atmosphere. We have

attempted to keep thisatmosphere alive throughthe interior design of the innand by creating a comfor-table informal, maritime andretrospective environment.We offer simple but authen-tic meals and drinks. Largeoutdoor seating area.Welcome to Fornebu.

Sjøflyhavna Kro

Bølgen & Moi Høvikodden, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 Høvikodden.Tel 67 52 10 20. E-mail: [email protected] www.bolgenogmoi.no

Sjøflyhavna Kro, Martin Linges vei 57, 1364 Fornebu. Tel 95 49 49 16.E-mail: [email protected]. www.sjoflyhavna.no

Bølgen & Moi Høvikodden isat the Henie Onstad ArtCentre on Høvikodden inBærum. We’ve been here forover 17 years, dealing infood and wine surroundedby beautiful nature. Ourbrasserie offers everythingfrom small meals, salads,soups, three-course lunchmenus, to the à la cartemenu of the evening, as wellas the Menu of the Day with3 to 5 dishes.

We’ve got Bærum’s best-placed outdoor eatery with a

unique view and sun all day.Open as soon as spring is inthe air!

Celebrations – big and smallWe host both big and smallparties. It gets even better ifHøvikodden’s art collectionplays a part in your event.The size of the party is up toyou! We’ve got room for800 people!

Food courseWe have a separate kitchenfor food and wine courses!Would you like your owncourse? Why not gather agroup of friends, colleaguesfor a special experience? Wecan arrange several differentcourses for groups of morethan 8 people. As long as wehave the expertise, we’ll holdany course you like!

CateringWould you like a diningexperience outside our fourwalls? Let’s take it outdoorsor wherever you like, with achef and full service. We canhandle anything from 2 to1000 persons. Where? Youdecide…

Opening hours:Monday: ClosedTuesday-Friday 11.00-22.00 Saturday 12.00-22.00Sunday 12.00-17.00Check our website for diffe-ring opening hours depen-ding on the season.

Bølgen & Moi Høvikodden

All photos: Bølgen & Moi


The venerated Strand res-taurant opened with a newlook in 2010. In cooperati-on with the municipality,the house was given anaesthetic lift, setting a newstandard for your meals atStrand. The owners areextremely proud of themain house, which contains

a pleasant bakery, a brasse-rie, a restaurant focused onall-natural food and drink,and four excellent banquethalls with room for 6 – 150guests. Strand Restaurant’sphilosophy of food revolvesaround the very best rawingredients available, all thetime.

Strand Restaurant

Hvalstrand bad, Hvalstrandveien 1, 1378 Nesbru. Tel 66 84 99 29.E-mail: [email protected]. www.sult.no

“Seashore, sunshine, softsand, Hvalstrand” - a popularsaying from 1934. Hval strandBad is surrounded by naturalbeauty on the best beach inAsker! The interior of thisfunctionalist gem is brightand delightful, evoking asense of a bygone era! Ourrestaurant remains openthroughout the summer sea-

son, but we can host privateparties all year round as well.Location, food, wine andSult’s extensive experiencewith party arrangements allcontribute to making Hval -strand Bad a safe choice foryour wedding as well as thecompany summer party andother events. See our websitefor updated opening hours.

Hvalstrand Bad

Strand Restaurant, Strandalleén 48, 1368 Stabekk. Tel 67 53 05 75.E-mail: [email protected]. www.strandrestaurant.no

Emma Kafe, Emma Hjorths vei 66, 1336 Sandvika. Tel 67 13 30 69.E-mail: [email protected]. www.emmagjestehus.no

We offer a pleasant andchild-friendly lunch anddinner café with homema-de cakes and freshly-bakedbread and rolls. We have awell-assorted cateringmenu and plenty of home-baked goods. Going out forlunch? We have long tablesand great lunches, hot and

cold. Call us to make anappointment. Our facilitiescan be rented out for exhi-bitions, courses, meetingsand various celebrations.

Contact us or checkwww.emmagjestehus.nofor more information.

Emma Café

Vito's Vollen, Slemmestadveien 416, 1390 Vollen. Tel 66 79 89 95.E-mail: [email protected]. www.vitosnorge.no

At Vito’s lovely restauranton the docks you can enjoygood food and an excellentlocation from April toSeptember.

Vito’s serves authenticItalian food, pizza, pastaand homemade gelato. Weare open for group orders,

Christmas parties, confir-mations, birthday partiesand other events all year.

Get in touch or check our website for more information.

Vito's Vollen

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Lancelot, Torvveien 12, 1383 Asker. Tel 66 78 54 88.www.lancelot.no

Intermezzo Cafe, Bar & Restaurant, Knud Askers vei 26,1383 Asker. Tel 66 79 57 60. www.intermezzo.no

Smak og Sans Sushi, Arnestadveien 1, 1390 Vollen.Tel 66 90 08 88. www.smakogsans.no

Fellini, Claude Monets Allè 24, 1338 Sandvika.Tel: 67 56 70 60. www.fellinibar.no

TinTin Japanese & Korean Restaurant & Bar,Lysaker Stasjon, 1366 Lysaker. Tel 67 12 12 10.www.tintinsushi.no

Baracoa Sandvika, Otto Sverdrups Plass 3,1337 Sandvika. Tel 46 44 37 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.baracoa.no

Bekkestuene Brasserie, Bærumsveien 212 A,1357 Bekkestua. Tel 67 11 49 69.E-mail: [email protected]. www.bekkestuene.no

Other restaurants in Asker and Bærum:

Tveiter gård, Holtmarksvei 5, 1383 Asker. Tel 67 10 99 70.E-mail: [email protected]. www.sult.no

Tveiter Gård’s beautiful mainbuilding and storehousewere built in the middle ofthe 1800s, but the full histo-ry of Tveiter Gård goes allthe way back to the early1600s. Standing next toSemsvannet (“Lake Sem”),the farm is surrounded bynatural beauty on all sides.At the eatery, 56 guests canbe seated at once, andthere are several charminglittle lounges as well. TveiterGård is well-suited for eve-rything from private ceremo-

nies such as weddings andconfirmation parties, tocompany events and whole-day conferences. Since 2006Tveiter Gård has been runby Sult, who also runsHvalstrand Bad.Arrival: Train to Asker, taxifrom the station. The roadgoes all the way.30 minutes from centralOslo by car.Opening hours: Available forprivate parties all year. Openfor family Christmas partieson Sundays in December.

Tveiter Gård / Farm


España Bar de Tapas – Sandvika, Løkketangen 10a,1337 Sandvika. Tel 67 54 64 00.E-mail: [email protected] www.spania-tapas.no

España Bar De Tapas – Stabekk, Gamle Drammensvei 32,1369 Stabekk. Tel 67 53 65 23.E-mail: [email protected] www.spania-tapas.no

Oleo Restaurant & Bar, Arnold Haukelandsplass 10,1338 Sandvika. Tel 40 00 15 82.E-mail: [email protected] www.oleonorge.no

Pier 41 Cafe & bar, Lysaker brygge, 1366 Lysaker.Tel 67 43 05 15. E-mail: [email protected] www.pier41.no

La Donna dei tuffi, Lysaker brygge, 1366 Lysaker.Tel 67 10 68 20. E-mail: [email protected]

Jonoe Snarøya, Lillerutsvei 101, 1364 Fornebu.Tel 22 41 12 00. www.jonoe.no

Vollen Bakeri – Kafe Oscar, Slemmestadveien 436,1390 Vollen. Tel 66 77 19 10.E-mail: [email protected] www.vollenbakeri.no

Have a great stay at our con-ference hotel Scandic Asker,just 25 minutes from Oslo.Hotel Scandic Asker is situa-ted in Asker city centre, 4minutes from the AirportExpress and regular train sta-tion, and 50 minutes fromGardermoen airport by car.Shopping facilities, restau-rants and beautiful outdoorareas are a short walk fromthe hotel. While staying atScandic Asker, you can visitthe Royal Skaugum Estate,take a trip in the summer toHvalstrand beach or spend

the day at Asker Golf Club.Hotel Scandic Asker is amodern conference hoteland was renovated in 2011.We can offer 7 conferencevenues with a capacity of upto 280 people in our largestconference hall. Enjoy a deli-cious dinner in our hotel res-taurant, or relax and get acup of coffee in our bar.You’re welcome to use ourrooftop terrace in the sum-mer. We also have a modernand fully equipped gym, andwireless internet throughoutthe hotel.

Scandic Asker

Scandic Asker, Askerveien 61, 1384 Asker. Tel 23 15 54 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.scandichotels.no/Asker

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Thon Hotel Oslofjord, alarge and uniqe conferencehotel, centrally located inSandvika, just 10 minutesfrom central Oslo. The hotelhas free parking, is easilyaccessed by public trans-port, and offers large andcomfortable standardrooms.

Thon Hotel Oslofjord has248 large rooms, all furnis-hed with a sofa or a sea-ting area. We have 9 bigbusiness rooms and 5 sui-tes. Each room is accomo-dated with a TV, hotelmovie channel, minibar,telephone, wireless internetconnection, sizeable war-drobe and a bathtub in thebathroom. Air conditioningis provided as well. We

offer all our guests free cof-fee and tea in the lobby.

Exercise, sauna and solariumThe hotel has an exerciseroom with a sauna andsolarium freely accessible to all guests from 06.00-23.00.

Activities and things todo at the hotelThon Hotel Oslofjord is theclosest neighbor ofSandvika Storsenter, thebiggest mall in Scandinavia.Ikea, Smart Club andBærum Kulturhus are alsoclose by. Kalvøya, a char-ming little island, is withinwalking distance of thehotel.

Thon Hotel Oslofjord

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Fornebuveien 80, 1325 Lysaker.Tel 67 82 30 00. E-mail: [email protected]/parkhotel-oslo

Thon Hotel Oslofjord, Sandviksveien 184, 1337 Sandvika.Tel 67 55 66 00. E-mail: [email protected]/oslofjord

Beautifully situated by theOslofjord, the hotel is ashort 10 minutes by carfrom Oslo city centre. Withits own wooded area, pri-vate beach and a relaxingambience, the hotel is per-fectly suited for vacationsand weekend stays.Facilities including a tenniscourt, a private dock, anexercise room and freeWLAN are offered to allstaying guests, as well aspaid parking outside with agood capacity. Globetrotter

restaurant and Blu Note Barserve delightful European-inspired meals and refres-hing drinks in a comfor-table atmosphere. Thehotel has its own terracewith a bar and outdoordining too. Radisson BluPark Hotel has 251 comfor-table, furnished rooms aswell as Business Classrooms and Junior Suites.The hotel offers 16 meetingrooms with an area of616m², with a capacity forup to 200 guests.

Radissson Blu Park Hotel

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A conference hotel uni-quely situated nearRolfsbukta at Fornebu.With an interior aestheticinspired by aquatic life, thehotel has a soothing, rela-xing atmosphere. HotelScandic Fornebu was ope-ned on the 15th ofSeptember 2012.

The hotel offers a 180degree view of theOslofjord. Just outside thedoor you will find beaches,hiking trails and sea life.How about a boat tripalong the Oslofjord, or avisit to one of the manynearby islands? Fornebuindoor golf centre andTelenor Arena are withinwalking distance. ScandicFornebu is just 45 minutesfrom Oslo Airport Garder -

moen and merely 10 minu-tes from Oslo city centre.

The restaurant at hotelScandic Fornebu has a fan-tastic view of the Oslofjordwith a large terrace andoutdoor dining. We serve agenerous breakfast buffetat the restaurant in additionto lunches and dinners.Banquets and other privateevents can be arrangedtoo. At the bar you canrelax with a coffee orsomething from our drinksmenu. Welcome, and enjoyone of our 334 rooms.

Scandic Fornebu

Scandic Fornebu, Martin Lingesvei 2, 1364 Fornebu. Tel 21 05 70 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.scandichotels.no/fornebu

The greatest ideas springfrom diversity. At QualityHotel Expo, people, met-hod and environment jointogether for inspiration,innovation and recreation:outdoor and indoors, oncourses, conferences andcity holidays.

Quality Hotel Expo is theperfect venue to bring outthe best ideas! ArchitectNikki Butenschøn has set anew standard for creatinginspiring environments, solook forward to the perfectharmony and warm atmos-phere of our hotel. Thehotel has a unique seasidelocation at Fornebu, andoffers restaurant BrasserieX, Bar X, outdoor dining,Wayne’s Coffee, 13 unique

conference, fitness centreand 301 splendid rooms.Get inspired at:

www.qexpo.no and contactus for more information.

Welcome to QualityHotel Expo at Fornebu.

Quality Hotel Expo

Quality Hotel Expo, Snarøyveien 20, 1360 Fornebu. Tel 67 11 70 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.qexpo.no

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We offer first-class conferen-ce facilities right by the sce-nic waterfront. Just 18 kilo-metres from Oslo, the hotelis surrounded by recreationalareas, bathing beaches andthe beautiful Vestfjord.Holmen Fjordhotell has atotal of 46 meeting halls ofvarious sizes, capable ofaccommodating up to 305people. The hotel offers 290beds divided into 170 rooms.

Food and wineWe recognise the importan-ce of serving you the finestmeals during your stay. Forlunch we prepare a largebuffet with an emphasis onfish and shellfish. In addition,you will find warm meals,high-quality cheeses, saladsand a wide selection of

cakes from our own confec-tionery. For dinner we offeryou our 3-course menu ofthe day, and you can findupdated menus on our web-site roughly one week beforearrival.

ActivitiesAfter a long day of conferen-ces, we recommend payingour Spa a visit. Many of ourguests take advantage ofthis offer, and we hope youwill too. We can also offeryou food courses or winetasting with one of our som-meliers.

Holmen Fjordhotell

Thon Hotel Vettre, Konglungveien 201, 1392 Vettre. Tel 66 90 22 11.E-mail: [email protected]. www.thonhotels.no/vettre

Holmen Fjordhotell, Slemmestadveien 64, 1394 Nesbru.Tel 66 77 27 00. E-mail: [email protected]

The hotel lies in the calm,rural surroundings of Asker,a short 20 minute drivefrom central Oslo. Enjoybeing near the sea and takea stroll along the coastalheritage trail to idyllicKonglungen and Vollen.Thon Hotel Vettre’s confe-rence facilities can accom-modate up to 600 people.

Family roomsWe have spacious familyrooms, and most of therooms have a terrace or abalcony. Though our hotelis tucked in a quiet, ruralarea, it takes only 20 minu-tes to get to Oslo by car,and if you wish to leaveyour car in our free parkingplace, a bus, just 30 metresfrom the hotel entrance,

will take you straight toOslo. Sandvika Storsenter is10 minutes away by car,and IKEA merely 5 minutes.

ConferenceThon Hotel Vettre in Askerhas bright and airy meetinghalls and conference roomswith any technical facilityyou may require. A numberof comfortable, charmingseating groups can befound in the commonrooms, a large pool, asauna and a fitness centre.

Thon Hotel Vettre

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With the forest and the seanearby, and a short distanceto Sandvika, Emma GuestHouse is a wonderful placeto be. We have 17 rooms ontwo floors with a cheerfuland pleasant atmosphere.We offer rooms specially sui-ted for families with children,and for wheelchair users. Allrooms have a TV set and asink. Bathrooms/lavatories

are in the hall. Emma GuestHouse offers a comfortableliving room with several sea-ting areas, a long table and akitchen where our guestscan prepare meals. Enjoy ourgarden and its lush nature,its green fields and massivebirch trees. The entire guesthouse can be rented out forgroups. Maximum capacity is50 persons.

Emma Guest House

Vollen Marina, Slemmestadveien 416, 1390 Vollen. Tel 401 41 040.E-mail: [email protected]. www.vollen-marina.no

Situated along inner Oslo -fjord, the Vollen Marina iscomplete with all facilities.Here you will find moorings,boat dealerships, boat servi-ces, a gas station, a kioskand a restaurant on thedocks. Moorings are availableall year and dock bubblersare available for the winterseason. Fresh fish and shrimp

is sold directly from MS Tryggon Thursdays and Fridays.From here you can quicklyreach central Vollen with itswide variety of shops, restau-rants and galleries. Electricbicycle rental. The guest har-bour provides access to elec-tricity, lavatorial facilities, sho-wers and washing machinesas well as food and fuel.

Vollen Marina

Emma Gjestehus, Høyrabben 4, 1336 Sandvika. Tel 67 13 06 59.E-mail: [email protected]. www.emmagjestehus.no

Quality Hotel Leangkollenstands out from otherhotels with its history.Could timber walls talk,they'd told exciting andcolorful anecdotes from thepast.

As the name suggests, thehotel is situated on top of ahill surrounded by forest,orchard, large terraces anda spectacular view of theOslo Fjord.

"We Care" - with nature asa starting point, you canenjoy a game of outdoorchess, playing boules in theorchard or take a walkalong one of Leangkollen'smany nature trails.

The hotel has 98 rooms, allrenovated summer2008.The rooms are kept in deli-cate, fresh colors andmodern style. They have alllovely views over the scenicenvironment.

Quality Hotel Leangkollenhas 17 meeting rooms, 10group rooms and an exclu-sive standalone meeting-house. This covers the vastmajority of needs. Thehotel can accommodate120 people in the largestmeeting room.

The hotel has many diffe-rent course rooms. Some ofthose overlooking thebeautiful orchard, othersthe amazing fjord.

Quality Hotel Leangkollen

Quality Hotel Leangkollen, Bleikeråsen 215, 1387 Asker. Tel 66 76 70 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.leangkollen.no.

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Schaus Buss

SCHAUS BUSS/GARDERMOEN MINIBUSS & CREWTRANSPORT AS, Vestbyveien 15, N-1540 Vestby.Tel +47 90 50 63 00. E-mail: [email protected] www.schaus.no

We take care of all your coach travel needsand organize travel according to customers’requirements.

Qualified drivers in thirty modern, highquality vehicles, 16-83 seats.

Schaus has an international ISO accreditati-on which mean that we offer quality, safetyand flexibility at a good standard as well asoffer competitive prices.

Schaus can also offer our services out ofGardermoen.





Flytoget Biskop Gunnerus gate 14 Posthuset, N-0185 OSLO.Tel 815 00 777. E-mail: [email protected] www.flytoget.no

The Airport Express Train isNorway's first and onlyhigh-speed train providingtransportation between theOslo International Airport atGarder moen andDrammen. The AirportExpress Train departs every10 minutes between OsloAirport Gardermoen and

the Airport Express TrainTerminal at Oslo CentralStation. The journey takes19-22 minutes. Childrenunder the age of 16, whoare escorted by an adultover the age of 18, travelfree of charge.See www.flytoget.no formore details.

Flytoget

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Telenor Arena, Widerøeveien 1, 1360 Fornebu. Tel 909 97 700.E-mail: [email protected]. www.telenorarena.no

Situated on the Fornebupeninsula just outside ofOslo, Telenor Arena is amulti-purpose indoor venuefor events and entertain-ment. The arena has acapacity of 23.000 specta-tors for concerts and15.000 for sports, makingit one of the biggest indoor

venues in northern Europe.Telenor Arena knows nolimits. Whether you’re plan-ning a concert or a exhibiti-on for 20.000 people or adinner for 400 guests, ourproject leaders can help youset up an exciting program-me that your customers willnever forget.

Telenor Arena

Bærum Arbeidssenter – Vinkelgården,Gamle Lommedalsvei 33, 1339 Vøyenenga.Tel 94 84 08 24. E-mail: [email protected]

We offer a wide range ofmeeting facilities for courses,conferences and seminars forup to 60 participants. In ourcharming locale in one ofBærums oldest buildings youwill have access to most tech-nical devices, including canvasscreens, projectors, audioequipment, flipcharts and a

wireless internet connection. Group rooms for up to 20people. We can offer dinnerin Vinkelgården’s most ele-gant banquet hall. If youneed a break, we can arrangeteambuilding events out inthe beautiful nature aroundVinkelgården and WøyenGård.

Vinkelgården course and conference centre

Read more about the hotels under the heading “ACCOMMODATIONS”. Many of theeateries and adventure businesses in Asker and Bærum are well-suited for groups,courses and conferences. Contact us and we will help you plan your next big event.

Asker and Bærum offer a great selection ofcourse and conference facilities at just 10 to30 minutes from central Oslo by car. Hereyou will find many hotels with excellent faci-lities, and each of their unique qualities willhelp ensure that every aspect of your eventwill be a success. The area has a large capa-city and is easily accessed by public trans-

port either on land or over the fjord. Activi -ties and experiences are an important partof an event and are often the foundation ofenthusiasm, teambuilding and productivity.In Asker and Bærum you will find agenciesthat can help you with everything fromsmall gatherings to bigger, more carefullytailored events.

Hotel name No. of rooms Meeting rooms Cinema seat. Classroom seating

Holmen Fjordhotell 170 46 350 300

Quality Hotel Expo 301 13 600 430

Quality Hotel Leangkollen 98 17 120 100

Radissson Blu Park Hotel 251 13 200 120

Scandic Asker 167 7 300 280

Scandic Fornebu 334 15 650 440

Sem Gjestegård 47 7 140 84

Thon Hotel Oslofjord 248 20 800 450

Thon Hotel Vettre 155 21 280 180

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Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter, Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 Høvikodden.Tel 67 80 48 80. E-mail: [email protected] www.hok.no

The Henie Onstad Art Centrehas a beautiful waterfrontlocation and is a central, yetunique meeting place. Weoffer three different venuesfor rent: the WeidemannAuditorium, Styrerommetand Henie rommet. Hereplenty of professional andcultural opportunities, with

visits to our exhibitions, per-haps a guided tour during abreak or at the end of theconference. We can accom-modate up to 300 people.Bølgen & Moi takes care ofall catering in our meetinghalls – from the morningcoffee and lunch to dinner atthe end of the day.

Henie Onstad Art Centre

Sem Gjestegård, Semsveien 166, 1384 Asker. Tel 66 76 54 00.E-mail: [email protected]. www.semgjestegard.no.

Sem Gjestegård lies in idyl-lic surroundings by Sems -vannet (“Lake Sem”) inAsker, just 15 minutes fromOslo by car. With buildingsfrom the 19th century, wehave fused the old traditi-ons with modern facilitiesand created a different typeof course and conferencecentre – one with soul. Thepeace and inspiration provi-ded by nature is a partwhat you will experience asour guest.

Sem Gjestegård offers con-ference halls for 4 – 140people and has 47 pleasantand tastefully decoratedrooms. We offer free wire-less internet for all of ourguests. Snack breaks areimportant for keeping yourconcentration clear through

a long workday, and fewthings evoke such pleasantthoughts as the smell offresh waffles. And whenthe harvest has been goodwe serve apple juice fromour very own orchard in themeeting room. Refreshingand delicious. Completeyour day with one of ourdelightful 3-course menus.

Welcome to “the Taste of Sem”.

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We offer a well-assortedcatering menu and plentyof home-baked goods.Going out for lunch? Wehave long tables and greatlunches, hot and cold. Callus for more information.Our facilities can be rentedout for exhibitions, courses,meetings and various cele-

brations. Emma Kafé canbe rented out for meetingsof up to roughly 70 people,and parties of roughly 60people. Emma Galleri canbe used for exhibitions,meetings and parties of upto 35. There is also a smallmeeting hall for a maxi-mum of 10 persons.

Emma Kafé og Galleri – rental

Festus – a professional eventagency, and considering thescale of our developmentsince we started in 1989, weproudly claim that title! Wefocus primarily on companyevents and our strength liesin coming up with creativeideas for every occasion!We are effective and effici-ent, operating with our ownequipment and few middle-

men. Ours is a professionalcrew with a lot of experiencein the field. I 2012 we hadthe pleasure of holdingmany events for our regularcustomers, from 100 to over1000 guests. We hope youwill be one of our new cus-tomers in 2013 and look for-ward to your requests.Read more about Festus atwww.festus.no

Festus Event

Emma Kafe, Emma Hjorths vei 66, 1336 Sandvika. Tel 67 13 30 69.E-mail: [email protected]. www.emmagjestehus.no

Festus Event, Røykenveien 142, 1386 Asker. Tel 66 90 41 07. E-mail: [email protected]. www.festus.no

Skytterkollen, Dæhlimosen 55, 1359 Eiksmarka. Tel 67 87 08 00. E-mail: [email protected]

Skytterkollen

Fossekallen Restaurant & Konferansesenter, Vollsveien 13, 1366 Lysaker. Tel 99 44 65 55.E-mail: [email protected] www.fossekallen.no

Fossekallen Restaurant & Konferansesenter

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Bathing areas in Asker and Bærum

In 2012 Norway had a total of 9 “Blue flag” beaches, 4 of which lie in Asker andBærum. The area also offers a number of other bathing spots, both in the fjord andin various lakes. Here are a select few:

Hvalstrand BadExcellent bathing spot with its own parking lot, a nice sandy beach, fields and rocky hills.Here you will also find swim ladders, wheelchair ramps, breakwaters and docks, a divingtower, lavatories and picnic tables. Hvalstrand is also home to one of Norway’s finest functi-onalist restaurants with both outdoor dining and a kiosk. Accessed from Slemmestadveien.

Sjøstrand BadBathing spot with a sandy beach and an adjacent grassy field near the border ofSlemmestad. Here you will find docks, swimming rafts, showers, wheelchair ramps, a kiosk,a diving board, garbage cans, lavatories and a beach volleyball court. Parking. Accessed bySjøstrandveien via Slemmestadveien.

StorøyoddenAt the outermost point on Storøya there is a large bathing spot with a kiosk, showers andlavatories. Planes used to take off from this beach when Fornebu was Oslo’s main airport,until October 1998. Deck chairs and tables can be borrowed, and you can play beach vol-leyball on one of the four courts, or pick another game if you prefer. The service building isopen throughout the summer season. Storøyodden is most easily accessed by cycling.

HolmenskjæretBathing spot lying near Holmensenteret, with plenty of parking space, a sandy beach androcky knolls. Her you will find bathing rafts, diving boards, a floating dock, a kiosk, a play-ground, picnic tables and a bathroom. Holmenskjæret has a beach volleyball court as well.

Asker: Sandungen, Hestesund, Semsvannet, Kariskjær og Spiralbukta på Konglungen

Bærum: Kadettangen, Kalvøya, Rolfstangen, Sarbuyvollen, Høvikodden og Østernvann

Winter and Snow

In addition to miles of well-prepared cross-country skiing trails, the area offers severaldownhill skiing slopes:

Kolsås Skisenter, Gamle Ringeriksvei 222, 1353 Bærums Verk. www.kolsåsbakken.no

Vardåsen skisenter, Trettestykket 39, 1388 Borgen. www.vardaasen-skisenter.no

Lommedalen skisenter, Slalåmveien 40, 1350 Lommedalen. www.lommedalenskisenter.no

Kirkerudbakken skisenter, Borkenveien 4, 1339 Vøyenenga. www.kirkerudbakken.no

Finn ut gjennom et uforglemmelig besøk til to dikterhjem iAsker.

Tema i 2013:Ukonvensjonelle Askerkvinner

Store arrangement:

Isfestivalen 3. mars

Museumsdagen 9. juni

Høsttakkefesten 22. september

www.askermuseum.noAsker Museum, Otto Valstads vei 19, 1395 HvalstadTlf 66 79 00 11 [email protected] 11.00-15.00, søndag 12.00-16.00

Hvor ender denne fine

trappen?

Velkommen t i l Trekanten senter !

- Den natur l ige

møteplassen i

Asker Sentrum.

Trekanten senter er et

moderne bysenter med

ca. 80 butikker, et bredt

spekter av helsetilbud

og 800 parkeringsplasser.

www.trekanten.no

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Newspapers in Asker andBærumAsker og Bærum BudstikkeBillingstadsletta 17, 1396 BillingstadTel 66 77 00 00. www.budstikka.no

AB-aviseneBillingstadsletta 19A, 1396 BillingstadTel 21 89 84 10. www.ab-avisene.no

Livein Asker/BærumTel 64 98 38 88. www.livein.no

Local TVTV8 Asker og BærumTel 938 75 738. www.tv8norge.no

Public transportRuters kundesenterJernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo.Tel 177. www.ruter.no

Open air activitiesOslofjordens FriluftsrådGamle Drammensvei 203, 1300 Sandvika.Tel 67 55 49 90.www.oslofjordens.friluftsrad.no

SkiforeningenKongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo.Tel 22 92 32 00. Faks 22 92 32 50.E-mail: [email protected]

DNT Oslo og omegnBoks 7 Sentrum, 0101 Oslo.Tel 22 82 28 00. www.dntoslo.no

MunicipalitiesAsker kommuneKnud Askersvei 25Tel 66 90 90 00E-mail: [email protected]

Bærum kommuneArnold Haukelandsplass 10, 1304 SandvikaTel 67 50 40 50E-mail: [email protected]

Business CouncilAsker NæringsrådDrammensveien 915, 1370 AskerTel 66 90 60 80. E-mail: [email protected]

Bærum NæringsrådRådmann Halmrastsvei 7, 1337 SandvikaTel 67 80 90 00. E-mail: [email protected]

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