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A Nordic venue for exploring

big ideas!

Big thoughts and small moments

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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

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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 orga-

nization 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!

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Time to share little moments and enjoy the surroundings – as well as time to share and define great goals.

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You’ll find us with ease and leave with reluctance!

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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

whether you arrive from elsewhere within

Norway or beyond. It is a 1 ½ hour drive

from Oslo on good roads, two hours from

Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and only twenty

minutes from the Torp Airport in Sandefjord.

There are also frequent train connections

between Oslo Gardermoen Airport and both

Tønsberg and Stokke.

Ferry services to both Denmark and Sweden

are found within a 40 minute drive of

Oslofjord.

You’ll find us with ease and leave with

reluctance!

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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 Oslo-

fjord 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 experi-

enced 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!

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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 closed-

campus 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, Oslo-

fjord 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, bed-

room, 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 other-

wise spent traveling between hotels and the

conference center. Here, it’s all in one place.

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Dining together is an experience that fosters good conversation and togetherness.

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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.

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bIg aNd

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.

grOwINg

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whaT dO Our guESTS haVE TO Say?

KIWIReItan SeRvIce-handel noRge aSMonica Rostad, prosjektleder for Riksmøte

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.

Tron Eggen, Marketing Manager

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.

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eventPaRtneR KoMonRune Bergsvand, General Manager

Why did you choose Oslofjord as your event venue?

- We chose Oslofjord because of its capa-

city and experience with large events.

What did you find especially positive

about this place?

- The service was fantastic and profes-

sional 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 recom-

mended as the absolute best facility in

Norway for a large event.

Knut Meiner, General Manager

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!

“Oslofjord can be confidently recommended as the absolute best facility in Norway for a large event.”

- Rune Bergsvand, Eventpartner

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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.

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Creativity grows with the crowd!

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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

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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 person-

nel 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/

faCTS

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