Since the conference venue is situated in the famous fjord and glacier district of Norway with many outdoor attractions, participants are invited to explore some of them during the conference. The social highlight of the conference is the excursion to Briksdal Glacier with an outdoor conference dinner Wednesday afternoon.
Half-day excursion to Geiranger
This tour encompasses a mountain plateaux above the tree and snow lines, the summit of Dalsnibba (1746 m), an a sail of 25 km along the Spectacular Geirangerfjord.
NOK 980
The view of the Geirangerfjord.
Boat tour at Loen Lake
The MS Kjenndal II takes you on a trip from Sande at the lower end of the Loen Lake to Kjenndalsanden, where Kjenndalstova is located. A one-hour stop allows for a walk or you can enjoy delicious waffles and hot coffee before the boat returns to Sande. The trip takes around 4 hours.
Sightseeing with MS Kjenndal II.
Lodalen’s dramatic history and its spectacular landscape make it a world-renowned photo subject and travel destination. Thousands of people from all over the world visit the valley annually, to experience the uniqueness it has to offer. When you stand at the end of Loen Valley you will experience a real adventure. Bus transfer from Hotel Alexandra after lunch.
NOK 600
Excursion to the Briksdal Glacier
You are invited to visit the heart of Norway – an unforgettable trip to the Briksdal Glacier with an outdoor conference dinner.
Included in the registration fee
The Briksdal Glacier. Photo: Bjarte Haugen.
On the west coast of Norway the climate in June is pleasant with an average temperature maximum temperature of 20°C. Light clothing with a sweater and raincoat for an occasional and rainy evening are recommended. For the excursions, you are advised to bring warm clothing and suitable walking shoes.
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Mountain Hiking for Fit Participants: The Skåla Challenge
Mount Skåla is Norways longest uphill at 1848 meters above the fjord.
The summit of Skåla Mountain with the old tower. The inner part of Nordfjord in the horizon.
Loen Skylift
Loen Skylift is one of the steep courses in the world and lifts you from the fjord in Loen to the mountain Hoven (1011 m above sea level) in five minutes.
At the top is Hoven Restaurant. Hoven is a year-round nature-based experience arena also adapted for active explorers.
A View from Loen Skylift toward Lodalen valley. Photo: Marius Beck Dahle.
Via Ferrata
Via Ferrata Loen is a climbing path secured with wire right behind Hotel Alexandra. The climbing trail takes you to the top of Hoven at 1011 meters above sea level, with a phenomenal view of Loen and Olden Vally. As part of the route you can cross Gjølmunn Bridge, the longest Via Ferrata bridge in Europe. The bridge is located 750 meters above sea level, is 120 meters long.
Via Ferrata Loen. Photo: Ernst Riha.
The trip will definitely make you “butter-flies” in the stomach. If you are ready for a real challenge, you can climb the new extreme routes Tors Hammar and “Ragnarok” – the toughest Via Ferrata route in Norway. Return by Loen Skylift or on foot via construction road to Holme (7 km) at Oppheim back to Loen (total 12 km).
