conference Archives

Bergvang Farm Activities

We organise birthday celebrations with dog sledding and farm visits by appointment and we offer an active outdoor life such as dog sledding / carriage rides, leash riding, hiking, tenting, animal care and more. We have outdoor activities, la avvo with fireplace and a nice gathering room inside the barn.

The animals that live with us are currently:

Alpacas, llamas, Icelandic horses, Norwegian bred horses, chickens and roosters, game sheep, ursa sheep, fur sheep, many dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mini pigs, donkeys, peacocks and bee hives, as well as highland cattle and mini cows (Dexter).

Birthday Parties. How about inviting to the birthday celebration with dogsledding and farm visits? Great success with everyone who has tried!

Dog sledding. Being out with a dog team is a great way to experience nature. On Berg Vang can be a passenger or drive yourself.

Horse riding. We offer riding excursions in our great community at Semsvannet. Hourly tours / day trips or on request.

Events. If you and your colleagues / friends want to try something new and fun – add the next Kick off with activities to us.

Farm Visit. Kindergartens and schools that have been here often start with a walk around the farm to greet all the animals. Afterwards they eat, and then we take any dog racing to finish. The dogs are very popular, and dog sledding is great fun!

Our Farm Shop Come in for a nice trade of yarn from your own animals, various products in wool from Lovley Planet, or enjoy a cup of good coffee, broth and enjoy the atmosphere in our cafe or in the garden.

Welcome to Bergvang Gård.

Kind regards from Eileen & Sven-Erik

Members of Visit Greater Oslo

Bergvang Farm – Horse riding

At Bergvang we have a large selection of activities for both young and old throughout the year. We have outdoor activities, lavvo with fireplace and a nice gathering room inside the barn. We are located in scenic surroundings adjacent to the landscape protection area at Semsvannet. There is direct access to water, forest and land. In summer the garden full of different flowers and roses galore. It's nice to sit on a bench and enjoy the sight of animals and plants!

If you and your colleagues / friends want to try something new and fun – host your next kick-off and activities at our place.

Welcome to Bergvang Gård. Kind regards from Eileen & Sven-Erik

Kringler Guest House

Kringler guesthouse has 49 beds in 34 rooms, and is located only 15 minutes from Gardermoen. Inside the big barn you will find a top modern meeting and conference hall where we can accommodate up to 90 people. The barn has all facilities with a dining room, meeting rooms for small and large groups and pleasant living rooms. Kringler is facilitated for courses, conferences, leadership meetings, good experiences in a highly productive working environment.

At Kringler guesthouse you will experience a unique atmosphere where traditions meet innovation. We want our guests to have a good time and we higly value the importance to easly adapt to your group needs and requirements. We will make it easy for you to lower your shoulders so that you can focus on work.

On the farm we produce a lot of our own ingredients and food that are being served at the guesthouse, and our kitchen value good quality and great flavors. Kringler guesthouse has its own farm brewery, where we brew all the beer we serve. Tours and tastings in the farm brewery has also become a popular activity.

Facilities:
Number of meeting rooms: 4
Number of group rooms: 5

Member of Visit Greater Oslo

The Well Spa and Hotel

Our hotel is more than just a hotel – it is a destination for peace and relaxation. With a location and atmosphere that promotes balance and well-being, The Well is the ideal place to find peace and enjoy a break from the busy pace of everyday life.

The hotel has 104 luxurious hotel rooms and suites, all warmly and delicately decorated. You sleep in comfortable Wonderland beds and can enjoy natural light and views through large windows. As a guest at the hotel, you have access to the spa and fitness room from 12:00 on the day of arrival, and as often as you like throughout your stay.

Breakfast and lunch are enjoyed in the Brasseriet, where you can choose to eat in a bathrobe or other casual attire.

We call the sum of a stay at The Well a "digital detox". It's about taking time for yourself and being in the moment. To feel well-being. To achieve peace. To slow down your heart rate.

Spa
The Well is the largest and most comprehensive spa in the Nordic region, and with us you can experience bathing traditions from all over the world. Here you will find 11 different pools, a cold pool, 15 different saunas and steam baths, more than 100 showers, a treatment department, a Japanese bathhouse with onsen, Hamam and Rhassoul, in addition to many exciting sauna and infusion rituals. The large outdoor area has pools, hot tubs, sun loungers, cabanas, a Pool Side Bar and a unique Sculpture Path.

The Well is built on continental bathing traditions. You choose whether you want to swim with or without swimwear, in saunas and steam rooms where swimwear is not allowed you can cover yourself with a peshtemal or towel. In all public areas you are covered with a bathrobe.

Meeting and conference
Our conference department offers the best in meetings and events. With a calm atmosphere and modern facilities, The Well invites you to experience a unique combination of business, creativity and peace.

We have 8 exclusive meeting rooms with space for 6-40 participants, as well as The Well hall with space for up to 100 people. There are airy public areas, a comfortable lounge with smaller seating areas and a bar area for mingling and good conversations. Make your conference stay extra memorable with joint activities such as private aufguss, Boot Camp or Ice Bucket Challenge.

Member of Visit Greater Oslo

Wergelandshaugen

The old Magistrate's Villa from the 1920s has been converted into a stately meeting place. Traditional craftsmanship and historical references have been central to the restoration.

Wergelandshaugen is a place for a festive occasion, wedding, baptism, confirmation, memorial service, seminar or meeting place for colleagues and friends.

Wergelandshaugen has a beautiful and peaceful location, here you will immediately notice the tranquility that rural surroundings can provide. In the associated English garden, you can see and smell the plants and flowers from ancient times, back to the Middle Ages. The historic garden has been painstakingly restored to the 1920s, according to photographs and with contemporary plants. New this year is the portal to the forest and the balance park for children and young people.

You are invited to art experiences both outside and inside. Twice a year, Wergelandshaugen has artists in residence and various art exhibitions are held. There is also a sculpture park on the property where the sculptures appear as surprises placed in the scenic surroundings of the ravine landscape.

Wergelandshaugen is accessible by train, 35 minutes from Oslo S or 10 minutes from Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen, then a 5-minute walk from Eidsvoll station. If you drive and arrive by car, it takes 50 minutes from the center of Oslo, large car park at the end of the property.

Member of Visit Greater Oslo

Gallery Ørje Brug

Ørje Brug Gallery can be found next to Halden Canal Museum in Ørje. In the summer months there are great exhibitions in the gallery.

Bastion 5

Welcome to the oldest part of Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad’s Old Town – one of the best preserved fortress towns in Northern Europe. At Bastion 5 – the southern tip of the fortress – you will find Café Magenta and the workshops and galleries of 9 artists. Visitors come to this culture corner to enjoy à la carte eating, art, history and music. Guests are free to visit the art workshops and see potters, painters, goldsmiths and glassblowers at work.

Café Magenta, known for its rustic interior and ancient location, has live music twice a week and a new exhibition every month. Choose hot and cold dishes from the large menu.

Åpen Gård hos Bergvang

Bergvang visitor's farm is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate and are NOK 125,- for children from the age of 1 year and adults. Free entry for children under 1 year old. We accept companion certificates.
For various reasons it is not possible to bring your own dog.

Program:
Feeding the huskies at 11:00 am and 1 pm
Feeding the pigs at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Visit the alpacas at 12:00 am and 2 pm
Ponyrides for children between 11:00 am -2:30 pm (purchase ticket at the farm shop or pay by using Vipps)
Dog sledding winter/autumn/spring if the weather permits – this will be announced on Facebook before the weekend.