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Discover why the National Geographic Traveller recently ranked Norwegian fjords as the number one travelling destination in the world, and why Stavanger was chosen the European Cultural Capital for 2008.
Stavanger is located at the South-Western coast of Norway close by the sea and just as close to fjords, forests and mountains. The nightlife in Stavanger is perhaps the best in all of Norway, and there are plenty of good restaurants that serve food for all tastes and wallets.
The area round Stavanger was one of the first to be inhabited in Norway. The history of the city of Stavanger begins in 1125 with the building of the cathedral. It is still standing, in a city which has grown into Europe’s biggest city of wooden-houses. The city centre with the Inner Harbor is intimate, with lot of tempting shops and green areas. But, you don't have to go far before you come upon wilder and lush natural surroundings.
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Hall Toll - The Conference Pub!
Skansengaten 2
Hall Toll is a restaurant, bar and night club with good food and fun atmosphere. Hall Toll is located beside the sea in the old customs (“Toll”) building, at the edge of the inner harbour(“Vågen”). The Blue Promenade path passes by outside.
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Karibu
Thursday 23, kl 18.00
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Welcome-reception in Stavanger Hall, at the Conference Hotell, Clarion.
Get together with colleagues and friends. Combine entertainment, fingerfood and a glass of wine with the award of Scandinavian Update prizes.
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Stand-up Science
Thursday 23, 21.00
Venue: Hall Toll, 2nd floor (Skansengaten 2)
An informal session with Free Papers presentations. Each presenter will be given just four minutes to outline their research, with nothing more than a flip chart to help them. The participants will range from medical students to senior clinicians. They have to convince a panel of experts and the audience that their research project was worth listening to. You and the expert panel will make sure this becomes an entertaining as well educational evening. The debate will continue well into the evening in the bars and restaurants of Stavanger!
Remember to register! Limited capacity. (on-site registration only if available tickets).
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Guided trip to Utstein Abbey
Friday 24, 18.00 - 23.00
Price: 750 NOK
You will be given a guided tour and introduced to the history of this tranquil and beautiful spot, from residence of Viking kings through Augustinian brethren who were also health carers, to family residence and modern conference centre. The Utstein is also a well known term in modern acute medicine and for its exceptional acoustics.
There will be two groups on this trip. The first group will go by bus directly from the Conference hotel at 18.00 to Utstein Abbey, where you will have a guided tour and a concert in the monastery. Afterwards there will be dinner at Utstein Hotel, before you return to Stavanger by boat. There will be live music onboard.
The second group will go to Utstein in the opposite order. You will leave Stavanger harbour by boat at 18.00 and have dinner onboard. At Utstein Abbey there will be a guided tour and a concert in the monastery. Return to Stavanger by bus.
Remember to register! Limited capacity. (on-site registration only if available tickets).
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Pulpit Rock hike
Saturday 25, 14.00-20.00
Price: 350 NOK
The majestic Pulpit Rock is listed as a highlight of Norway in Lonely Planet and towers 604 meters and dives into the long and deep Lysefjord.
Guided tour to this famous tourist-attraction will be arranged after lunch on Saturday 25. Remember to register! Limited capacity. (on-site registration only if available tickets).
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