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Social Program for Delegates and Accompanying Persons Please note that pre-reservation is necessary. Evening Activities Wednesday, May 9 at 17:00 Opening Ceremony followed by a Welcome Reception at the congress venue This is included in the fee for Delegates and Accompanying persons. Thursday, May 10 at 19:15 Stockholm City Hall Reception The City of Stockholm and the Stockholm County Council invite you to a buffet dinner at the Stockholm City Hall, beautifully situated on the Riddarfjärden waterfront in central Stockholm. The City Hall is one of Sweden's foremost buildings, built in the National Romantic style between 1911-1923. The City Hall is best known for its hosting of the Nobel Prize festivities, which take place in the Blue Hall every year on December 10. This is also included in the fee for Delegates and Accompanying persons Friday, May 11 at 19:30 Congress Dinner The Congress Dinner will take place at Skansen, Restaurant Solliden. Skansen is the world's oldest open-air museum and is situated on the island of Djurgården in the middle of Stockholm. From the Central station there is a bus No 47 that takes you to Skansen. You can also take a regular ferry that runs frequently from Slussen. (a map will be enclosed in your envelope for those who has registered for the dinner) Price per person SEK 750 Daytime Activities Thursday, May 10, Friday, May 11, Saturday, May 12 Visit to Svenskt Tenn - Design Store and exhibition Svenskt Tenn, Strandvägen 5, is one of the leading interior design stores in Stockholm. The store specializes in furniture and fabrics with patterns created by the world-famous designer Josef Frank. In connection with the Congress, the store is inviting participants and accompanying persons to en exclusive presentation with products exhibited in the store. Due to limited space, the maximum number of persons is 20. Refreshments are included. The visit is offered on three occasions, starting each day at 9:30. Those interested are asked to sign up one day in advance at the registration desk. Price per person: SEK 60 Thursday, May 10 at 9:30 City Tour - (2 hours) The best way of getting to know Stockholm in a short space of time is via a sightseeing bus tour. While viewing memorable buildings, museums, and parks and hearing about their history, your guide will also give you advice on shopping, good restaurants, and entertainment. The tour starts and ends at the Congress venue in Älvsjö. (Minimum 25 pers.) This is included in the fee for Accompanying persons. Price per person: SEK 300 Friday, May 11 at 9:30 Old Town Walkabout - (2 hours) The island on which Gamla Stan (Old Town) is situated is the original heart of the age-old city of Stockholm and subsequently the oldest and most historical area of the city. Its medieval character remains intact. A walk through the narrow, cobbled streets and alleys, while taking in the historical atmosphere and spirit of this fascinating Stockholm island, will give you a clear notion of what life must have been like centuries ago. Throughout the walk, your guide will also relate old stories and legends of Old Town while showing you the charming small coffee shops cleverly built into the old cellar vaults, along with the antique shops and art galleries. The tour starts at the conference venue in Älvsjö and concludes in Old Town. (Minimum 25 pers.) This is included in the fee for Accompanying persons. Price per person: SEK 260 Other Activities in Stockholm Besides our scheduled activities, there is much to experience and enjoy in Stockholm's rich and varied cultural offerings, including a variety of bus and boat trips, museums, art galleries, and theatres. For further information about the different types of activities and events in Stockholm, we would like to recommend the following web sites: The Official Visitors Guide www.stockholmtown.com Stockholm Sightseeing (boat tours) www.stockholmsightseeing.com City Sightseeing (bus tours) www.citysightseeing.com Strömma Kanalbolaget (excursions/dinner cruises) www.strommakanalbolaget.com |
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