Our Cultural Programme
As visitors to our arctic city, we want to offer the participants some cultural experiences. These activities start on Thursday, June 15th at 8:30 PM. And lasts for between two and three hours each. It will not be possible to combine activities. You will have to choose one of the three options we offer: A RIB- trip on the fjords surrounding Bodø – including passing through the strongest malstroem at sea in the world – Saltstraumen. Or you can visit “Jekt trade museum” and get to learn a lot about our coastal history – and our most famous local painter Adelsteen Normann. Our third option is a concert with a local band – “5. Etasje/ 5.floor” in a local pub in town. Read more about this offers below, and choose your activity at the registration form.
EXPERIENCE SALTSTRAUMEN BY RIB
EXPERIENCE SALTSTRAUMEN BY RIB
Bodø
is home to Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world! A narrow
strait, an underwater threshold and the moon creates special movements in the
water, and if you are lucky you will experience the famous vortexes up close! A
RIB-safari from Bodø to Saltstraumen is the number one thing to do in Bodø!
Bodø
is home to Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the world! A narrow
strait, an underwater threshold and the moon creates special movements in the
water, and if you are lucky you will experience the famous vortexes up close! A
RIB-safari from Bodø to Saltstraumen is the number one thing to do in Bodø!
The narrow straits and steep mountains in the area creates good
conditions for the White Tailed Sea Eagle. The sea eagle is the largest bird of
prey in Europe, with a wingspan of up to 2.5m! Bodø is home to the largest
population of sea eagles in the world, and you are very likely to meet one of
these majestic birds along your journey.
Saltstraumen, the strongest tidal current in the
world!
Four times a day, the tide pushes more than 400 million of m3 through
the 150 meter narrow strait of Saltstraumen. The water reach a tremendous
speed, creating amazing vortexes! These vortexes may be as large as 10 meters
wide, and 5 meters deep. We take you there, but keeps a safe distance!
A RIB-safari to Saltstraumen is a mind moving experience!
Price NOK 890,- per person
THE JEKT MUSEUM – AND ADELSTEEN NORMANN - CANCELLED
THE JEKT MUSEUM – AND ADELSTEEN NORMANN - CANCELLED
Get to know some of the coastal culture and arts from Nordland county. Join a visit to Jektefart – museum, and get both a guided tour and a presentation of the painter Adelsteen Normann. And finish the evening with a light meal and the nature of Nordland at its best.
The Jektefartsmuseet tells about the raw coastal culture, and the story of how the jekts – vessels for freight - were responsible for almost all shipping of goods from northern Norway, and large parts of the west coast for over 400 years! We offer experiences and reflection. You will hear about hardships and life on board, the history of the dried fish trade, power and weakness, profit and risk - while smelling the tar and dried fish.
Adelsteen Normann (1 May 1848 – 26 December 1918) was a Norwegian painter – from Bodø - who worked in Berlin. He was a noted painter of landscapes of Norway. Normann was the artist who invited Edvard Munch, where he painted “The Scream”. Normann's fjord paintings are credited with making the Norwegian fjords a more popular tourist destination.
We will go by bus from “Quality Hotel Ramsalt” to Bodøsjøen, where the museum is.
Price NOK 350,- per person
Concert with «5.floor»
Concert with «5.floor»
The fifth floor creates music that ranges from calm jazz ballads to catchy pop. The band explores styles with a mix of different genres. The repertoire consists of English and Norwegian texts where the dissemination of history is central. The band consists of Siri Jørgensen on piano, Elisabeth Larem on trumpet and vocals, Torje Stokland on drums, Trond N. Haave on bass, Hans Petter Karlsen on guitar and Veronica Vassbotn on vocals.
The location of the concert is Dama Di. (within walking distance from the conference hotel)
Price NOK 300,- per person
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