Social Programme

 

                                 

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Geiranger from Flydalsjuvet

 

Sunday, June 10, 2012

14:00 - 20:00

Half-day excursion to Geiranger

This tour encompasses a mountain plateaux above the tree and snow lines, the summit of Dalsnibba (1746 m), an a sail of 25 km along the Spectacular Geirangerfjord. A coffee break is included.

 

Price per person NOK 450 (not included in the Registration fee).

 or

Guided walk to Bødal Glacier. 14:00-20:00

On the Bødal Glacier in Loen valley you can enjoy a genuine walking experience in beautiful West Norwegian surroundings. The whole trip, rated a moderately difficult hike, takes from five to six hours.

 The Bødal Valley, with the Bødalseter summer pasture farms and the Bødal Glacier, is one of the gems of the Jostedalsbreen National Park. Take a rucksack, clothes, food and drink for a halfday walk. Good strong mountain boots will be an advantage.

Free of charge.

or

Mountain Hiking for Fit Spectroscopists: The Skåla Challenge.

 

Those who want to challenge the Norwegian mountains are offered a guided walk after lunch to the Klaumann Tower at Skåla Mountain. This is the hardest uphills in entire Norway, approx. 1800 m straight up.

Skåla Uphill Race

 

 

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Briksdal Glacier, Olden

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

16:15

Excursion to the Briksdal Glacier with a Conference Outdoor Dinner

You are invited to visit the heart of Norway - an Unforgettable trip to the Briksdal Glacier. Participants can enjoy a walk to view the enormous cascade of ice, and afterwards there will be an outdoor barbeque at "Kleivane" (weather permitting - otherwise the grill party will be held at Briksdalen Inn).

The well know TV-chef Frode Aga will be in charge of the preparation to ensure your best outdoor food experience.

Price per person NOK 850 (not included in the Registration fee).