Big thoughts and small moments A Nordic venue for exploring big ideas! 1
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CONTENT In the lead p.4 A little moment, close to Oslo and the rest of the world p.7 Many possibilities p.8 The Conference Halls p.11 Technology bringing people together p.12 Showrooms, seagulls and fun p.15 Many people sharing one dream p.17 Dining big and small p.19 Big and growing p.21 What do our guests have to say? p.22 How much is a little moment worth? p.24 How to reach us p. 26 3
In the lead Oslofjord Convention Center is the first conference campus in northern europe specially designed to nurture culture, create enthusiasm, and build relationships within large organizations. We offer overnight accommodation for thousands of guests, the largest conference hall in Norway, a media center, a variety of meeting facilities, a beach and recreational area, a restaurant and cafeteria, and the expanse of the fjord just beyond the wharf. To build a successful company, effective strategies are essential, but to realize these strategies, every individual within the organization must actively participate, pulling in the same direction. This requires a strong and adaptable company culture. At Oslofjord we provide everything you need to build and nurture such a culture. We reckon that even large companies need opportunities to spend quality time together, time to share little moments, socialize, and enjoy their surroundings as well as time to share and define great goals. Welcome! 4
Time to share little moments and enjoy the surroundings as well as time to share and define great goals. 5
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A little moment, CLOSE TO OSLO AND the rest of the world Oslofjord lies quietly hidden along the coast, but is within reach of the world through three nearby airports, a ferry service to Europe, and train and bus routes. The Conference Center is easily accessible Ferry services to both Denmark and Sweden whether you arrive from elsewhere within are found within a 40 minute drive of Norway or beyond. It is a 1 ½ hour drive Oslofjord. from Oslo on good roads, two hours from Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and only twenty You ll find us with ease and leave with minutes from the Torp Airport in Sandefjord. reluctance! There are also frequent train connections between Oslo Gardermoen Airport and both Tønsberg and Stokke. 7
Many possibilities Conferences, congresses, cultural and sporting events whatever it is, Oslofjord offers a complete framework for your event with conference facilities, catering, hotel facilities and activities for thousands of guests at one idyllic location. Since its inception in 2004, Oslofjord Convention Center has been the annual meeting place for everything from congresses and conferences to national equestrian events, football tournaments, exhibitions, company festivities, and concerts. This has allowed us the opportunity to create many diverse solutions, fulfilling the varying requests of our guests and expanding the expertise of our organization. Today we are a unique player in the Scandinavian market, capable of offering customized events that meet your needs, always dedicated to going the extra mile to find solutions that best ensure the success of your event. If you prefer, we will gladly support you in creating a framework of your own design for your event. The doors of Oslofjord will always be open to those of you who wish to co-ordinate your own event. In an inspiring and picturesque setting, the Oslofjord Convention Center creates an ideal environment for your event, seminar, or conference. We do our utmost to give your employees and customers a complete and memorable experience both from a business perspective and socially. We are also glad to welcome you to the water s edge. 8
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The Conference Halls Oslofjord Convention Center is characterized by its multi-purpose and flexible event solutions, with seating for 500 to 6,000 persons. In addition, the center is equipped with state of the art technical equipment including a direct satellite broadcast system, a media center, and one of the best sound systems in Norway. The very best of experiences is to be found in the conference hall, Norway s largest, covering 4,800 m2 and providing seating for 6,800 with standing room for 700. From comfortable seating you can enjoy a show with high resolution images projected onto three large screens, accompanied by one of the best sound systems in Norway. Even those seated in the very back of the hall can see everything taking place on the stage. In spite of the size, the hall is warm and inviting, and unused areas in the hall can be partially concealed through the use of portable walls, making it well suited to smaller groups also. 11
Technology bringing people together Oslofjord is not only sea, sand and beautiful natural surroundings, it is state of the art technology systems as well. The conference center is equipped for big screen and TV production and has many 50 monitors installed around the center. These screens are used to deliver information to our guests, or to directly transmit the events being held in the main conference hall to other locations. We also have our own up-link station for satellite broadcasts as well as IP-TV distribution. A simultaneous interpretation system is available for 20 languages, with an option to translate 13 languages remotely, thereby ensuring the quality of international meetings and congresses. From the heart of the center, we offer special media and technical facilities, enabling us, for example, to transmit the TV broadcast, Good Morning, Oslofjord! directly from the studio to all the apartments, rooms and small cabins at Oslofjord. 12
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Showrooms, seagulls and fun Not only is Oslofjord Norway s largest event destination, it can also offer you up to 4,300 m2 of space for exhibition booths and showrooms or other event related uses. The grounds also offer many large areas suitable for outdoor activities. Not to mention access to one of the country s best golf courses and most beautiful fjords! The Oslofjord campus is spread over an area of 270,000 m2 and includes a beach stretching over 9,000 m2. In co-operation with experienced event-planning agencies, we are able to offer exciting recreational and social activities in connection with your event. From its favorable position, the Center s plaza, sprawling over 2,400 m2, welcomes you with a pleasant view over the fjord, in-ground lighting, and water fountains, creating a serene ambiance in the evening hours. Mini-concerts, boat trips on the fjord, football tournaments enjoyed by thousands of employees, theme parties, memorable beachside dining, walks through the campus for cultural enrichment and the enjoyment of nature? We have plenty of space for it all! 15
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Many people Sharing one dream Oslofjord sets itself apart as a Nordic event destination able to accommodate large numbers of overnight guests. If your organization is in pursuit of good dreams, few locations can compete with Oslofjord Convention Center. We have 700 units available with up to 3,000 beds, all on campus. The apartments are modern and bright and come complete with a living room, sleeping quarters, kitchen and bathroom, as well as Internet access and IP-TV, making it possible to follow all the proceedings in the main conference hall. All the apartments are non-smoking. During events for more than 2,500 persons, the atmosphere is informal, very social and immediate as a number of guests will be housed in a shared apartment. This offers many an opportunity to get better acquainted. Hotel Standard Oslofjord can offer hotel rooms for all closedcampus events or conferences. Nearly every need can be met by our flexible hotel facilities, both for smaller conferences and for large international congresses. The little village Below the conference center building, Oslofjord has its own idyllic garden village, where 500 welcoming cabins in varying sizes line the paths. The cabins are modern and bright, and come complete with a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Each cabin has Internet access and IP-TV so our guests can wake up to our own breakfast-tv program. Guests at Oslofjord save precious time otherwise spent traveling between hotels and the conference center. Here, it s all in one place. 17
Dining together is an experience that fosters good conversation and togetherness. 18
Dining big and small Oslofjord offers a wide variety of dining experiences; indeed, everything from an exclusive restaurant to a coffee bar and cafeteria, as well as a fast-food restaurant, ice cream parlor, and a variety of smaller food and snack kiosks. Dining together is an experience that fosters good conversation and togetherness. Oslofjord provides many opportunities for pleasant mealtimes. We can serve large numbers of guests anything from a three course banquet dinner to a simple meal. Fine Dining The conference hall is ideal for banquets and can be arranged for a large number of guests. Our banquet service accommodates a three course meal for as many as 2,500 guests. The Oasen Cafeteria, which lies wall to wall with the conference hall itself, can seat up to 1,000 persons for either a banquet or a buffet. Casual Dining Oslofjord can also offer more casual food service, such as a grill buffet, simple dinner meals in our cafeteria or a shellfish plate at our seafood café down by the beach. We have also developed a unique product for large groups that prefer a simple but effective method of food service. We can serve a good meal, delivered in tasteful food cartons, to as many as 6,000 guests in the course of a few minutes. 19
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Big and growing Do you have big ideas for your company? We do too! Over the course of the next few years, we plan to invest approxomately 130 millon Euro to develop the area around Oslofjord. Our goal is to make the center one of Europe s prime event destinations for large companies and organizations. This will involve a building expansion to include such elements as a sports facility, additional accommodation facilities, and a beach trail, to mention a few. Our plans include upgrading the services we deliver by further investing in our employees service, logistics, and practical skills. 21
WHAT DO OUR GUESTS HAVE TO SAY? Reitan Servicehandel Norge AS Monica Rostad, prosjektleder for Riksmøte KIWI Tron Eggen, Marketing Manager Why did you choose Oslofjord as your event venue? - The location suits our company very well. We stress the importance of our guests staying on site, for the social aspect as well as logistically. What did you find especially positive about this place? - The opportunity to hold our Vendor Fair in a place that has close ties to the locality where our business program is based is of particular importance to us. Would you recommend this place to others planning a large event? - We recommend everyone making an evaluation for themselves as priorities differ, but Oslofjord Convention Center is well-suited to our type of event. Why did you choose Oslofjord as your event venue? - Because it was the only place KIWI could unite a group of 4,200 together in one place for two days. What did you find especially positive about this place? - Clean and tidy, well structured, fantastic logistics for foodservice, location, and practical for both business and social gatherings. Would you recommend this place to others planning a large event? - Yes, and I have already. We have also reserved the facility for a new SUPER- KIWIADE where we expect an even larger number of participants. 22
Oslofjord can be confidently recommended as the absolute best facility in Norway for a large event. - Rune Bergsvand, Eventpartner EVENTPARTNER Rune Bergsvand, General Manager KOMON Knut Meiner, General Manager Why did you choose Oslofjord as your event venue? - We chose Oslofjord because of its capacity and experience with large events. What did you find especially positive about this place? - The service was fantastic and professional in every area. The facilities on this campus are unique and outstanding. Would you recommend this place to others planning a large event? - Oslofjord can be confidently recommended as the absolute best facility in Norway for a large event. Why did you choose Oslofjord as your event venue? - Oslofjord is especially well-suited as a venue for many types of large events, and the main arena is ideal for both business related events and for entertainment. What did you find especially positive about this place? - They have everything in one place: both an event arena and accommodation. Guests can stay on site rather than dispersing into a town setting. Would you recommend this place to others planning a large event? - I would definitely recommend Oslofjord for large events! Once they are able to provide several conference rooms for concurrent sessions, it will be utopia! 23
How much is a little moment worth? How do we motivate and inspire people, and nurture closer relationships? By experiencing things together! Oslofjord is an immense operation. At the same time, the little moments are the most special experiences we can offer you. Sand between your toes, balmy evenings alive with the murmur of conversation outside the little Nordic cabins, concerts, football matches, rippling waves, and the cry of seagulls overhead. The success of a conference or kick-off is dependent on how well the company s big ideas, strategies and visions are projected to and absorbed by the entire organization. Perhaps this can best be achieved by gathering people in a social setting for a good time together. On our campus, absolutely everything is in one place, a place that offers a whole fjord of experiences from which you can draw. 24
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How to reach us: Oslo 1h og 15 min AIRPORT 18 min (Sandefjord International Airport Torp) TRAIN 7 min (Stokke) Tønsberg 12 min 26
FaCTS Location Oslofjord Convention Center is located along the coast in Vestfold, between Stokke and Tønsberg. It is about a 1½ hour drive from Oslo. Visiting adress: Brunstadveien 77, 3159 Melsomvik. Postal adress: PO Box 101 Brunstad, 3168 Melsomvik Phone: +47 33 00 20 00 (08:00 16:00). Also see the telephone numbers of our contact personnel at www.oslofjord.com Transportation By Road: From E18 (between Tønsberg and Sandefjord): turn off E18 at Stokke RV 303. Then follow signs to Oslofjord Convention Center. From Tønsberg-Horten (via RV 312): Drive to the roundabout at Jarlsberg Travbane and follow RV 303 towards Stokke. After about 5.4 km. you will see the sign to Oslofjord Convention Center. Bus: Bus Route 130 runs between Stokke and Tønsberg, via Melsomvik. The closest bus stop is Tufte which is 1.4 km. from the Oslo Convention Center. Bus routes and timetables are available from Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk. We have a partnership with the Kalsvogna Turbuss Company that arranges transport for large and small groups from all over Norway. Train: The closest train station is Stokke (7 min.), or Tønsberg (15 min.). Timetables are available from NSB, or you can get the information from Vestviken Kollektivtrafikk. Click on Routes for Vestfold. Taxi: Tønsberg Taxi AS: Tel: (+47) 33 30 11 11 Taxibussen Tønsberg AS: Tel: (+47) 980 02 222 Vestfold Taxicentral AS (Sandefjord): Tel: (+47) 33 42 02 00 Ferry Service: A regular ferry service crosses the Oslo Fjord between Horten and Moss. Timetables can be obtained from Bastø Fosen. It is a 25 minute drive from Horten to Oslofjord. There are also ferry crossings to Denmark (Larvik Hirtshals), and to Sweden (Sandefjord Strömstad). Timetables can be obtained from Color Line. Air Travel: Oslofjord is situated close to three of Norway s international airports and is therefore extremely accessible as a conference center for customers from within the country or from international locations. Torp, Sandefjord, is a 20 minute drive away. Gardermoen, Oslo, is about a 2 hour drive away. There is also a direct train route from the Gardermoen Airport to Tønsberg or Stokke, via the Oslo Central Train Station. Rygge, Moss, is about a 1 hour drive away. http://oslofjord.com/no/beliggenhet/ 27
Visiting adress: Brunstadveien 77, 3159 Melsomvik, Postal adress: P.O.Box 101 Brunstad, 3168 Melsomvik, Phone: +47 33 00 20 00 (08.00-16.00) oslofjord.com