weekend suggestions - INN - Oslo Chamber of Commerce

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF NORWAY
Oslo Chamber of Commerce
WEEKEND SUGGESTIONS
Week 12
Easter is coming up, a time when many Norwegians spend the
holiday at their cabins up in the mountains or on the coast. Be
aware of the traffic for the holidays especially Wednesday afternoon,
as this is the most popular day for most people to leave the city.
For those of you staying in Oslo, you can look forward to nice, quiet
days with a lot of things to do. Here are our suggestions for you.
God Påske!
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HI EVERYBODY!
OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
Both Oslo Chamber of Commerce and INN members are welcome to this event:
International Forum, Oslo Chamber of Commerce, March 31 at
17.00
Join for a special International Forum where Nordlaks will present its
history and products, as well as provide useful tips on how to navigate
the economic waves.
Click here for more information and registration.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Chris Brown to Oslo Spektrum
The Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Chris
Brown recently reached his sixth number 1 album entry on the Billboard
R & B / Hip-Hop-List with album «Royalty».
He is now embarking on a European tour, and will be performing at Oslo
Spektrum on June 3. The «One Hell of a Nite Tour» will start in Frankfurt
on May 22, before taking the acclaimed artist to 15 other European
cities, including Lyon, Stockholm, Oslo and Paris.
Tickets on sale here.
Photo: billettservice.no
Placebo to Sentrum Scene
Placebo will embark on a world tour in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary
of the platinum-selling debut album ”Placebo.”
The first part of ”20 Years of Placebo» tour will start in Denmark and continue
to Wembley Arena in London.
The British band will come to Sentrum Scene October 16 and promises to
perform songs from their entire career.
Tickets on sale here.
Photo: infernofestival.net
MAJOR EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Inferno Metal Festival, Rockefeller, March 23 - 26
With 40 bands performing over four days, the Inferno Metal Festival is the
largest metal festival in Norway, and draws fans from all over the world. On the
club day, Wednesday, there are concerts at the smaller clubs John Dee, Vulkan
Arena, Blå, Pokalen Pub and Sentralen. Thursday-Saturday the concerts take
place at Rockefeller and John DEE.
Click here for more information and for tickets/day passes.
CONCERTS
Gongbad med didgeridoo - Embrace Life, Emanuel Vigeland Museum,
March 25 at 18.30
A meditative experience in Emanuel Vigeland’s museum. The use of instruments
like the gong, digeridoo, flute, and singing bowls, create a unique atmosphere
at the mausoleum. A gong bath does not include water. Instead, you are invited
to immerse into a deep musical experience.
Bring warm clothing and something to sit on, or a sleeping bag, as you will be
lying down on the floor during the concert. Doors open at 18.10.
Click here for tickets.
Address: Grimelundsveien 8
How to get there: Metro line 1 to Slemdal
Photo: billettservice.no
Photo: blaaoslo.no
Pere Ubu, BLÅ, March 25 at 20.00
Pere Ubu reinvented rock from scratch. The legendary band
is just as conform being mentioned in the same terms as Sun
Ra and The Monkees, Glen Cambell and MC5 or Can and The
Raspberries.
In 2015 they released the collection box Elitism for the People
1975-1978; an important time document within the exploration
of possibilities within popular music.
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian).
Address: Brenneriveien 9 C
How to get there: Buses 34/54 to Møllerveien
Photo: krissymatthews.alison.co.uk
Krissy Matthews Band, Buckleys Roots & Blues Joint, March 26 at 16.00
Krissy Matthews is a young and interesting British-Norwegian guitarists, who
at the mere age of 23 has performed with stars such as Toto, Joe Bonamassa,
Gregg Allman, John Mayall, Beth Hart and Jeff Healey. Matthews plays blues in
the Chicago tradition which he also anchors in the legacy of Jimi Hendrix, with
eminent guitar play and chord-based soloing.
Click here for more information.
Address: Lille Grensen 7
How to get there: All metro lines to Stortinget
Photo: sentralen.no
Ensemble Allegria, Sentralen, March 28 at 19.00
The young and critically acclaimed chamber orchestra Ensemble Allegria holds
an Easter concert at Sentralen. The ensemble will perform Mozart’s Sinfonia
Concertante, with two of the orchestra’s own musicians as soloists. The
programme also include Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for strings, which Tchaikovsky
himself purportedly considered one of his best works.
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian).
Address: Øvre Slottsgate 3
How to get there: Trams 12/13/19 to Kongens gate
Harry Hole Goes East, Thon Hotel Panorama, March 27 at 14.00
Jo Nesbø’s character Harry Hole is a genuine Oslo patriot. Follow in his
footsteps through the streets of Oslo and visit places like Grønland and the
lower part of Akerselva river.
Guiding in Norwegian and English.
The tour starts at Thon Hotel Panorama. You can buy tickets directly from
the guide (cash only).
Address: Rådhusgata 7 B
How to get there: Buses 30/31/32/54 to Dronningens gate
A Murder in the Convent, March 28 at 16.00
Oslo has his own “Father Brown”, called Brother Andreas. This tour invites you to
follow in the tracks of an old convent murder in Oslo’s old town. The tour is based
on a book written by Dominican Father Aage Hauken, and also includes a few
references to the Harry Hole books.
The tour departs from St. Hallvards plass.
Guiding in Norwegian and/or English, depending on the wishes of the participants.
You can buy tickets directly from the guide (cash only).
Address: Oslo gate 13/ St. Hallvards plass
How to get there: Trams 18/19 to St. Halvards plass
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GUIDED TOURS
Easter 2016, Nobels Fredssenter, until March 28 from 10.00 – 18.00
The Nobel Peace Center is open every day during Easter break. Here you can,
among other things, try the children’s activity Fred and Toca Loca, and see
the center’s new exhibition “Syria is my only home”, where Syrian children
tell their own stories about life as refugees and what they miss from their
lives before the war.
Free entrance for children under the age of 16.
Click here for more information.
Address: Brynjulf Bulls plass 1
How to get there: Tram 12 to Aker Brygge
Photo: operaen.no
Easter Workshop for Children, Mathallen Oslo, March 23 – 25 from 12.00
– 16.00
Easter egg decorating for children at Mathallen Food Hall. Mathallen
provides eggs and aprons for the children - and cleans up the mess
afterwards!
Free of charge.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Maridalsveien 17A
How to get there: Bus 54/34 to Møllerveien
De Tre Superdamene, Den Norske Opera & Ballett, March 25 and 27
at 13.00 and 15.00
Concert performance for children based on excerpts from popular
operas such as Carmen, The Magic Flute and Hansl and Gretl (lyrics in
Norwegian).
Click here for more information and tickets (in Norwegian).
Address: Kirsten Flagstads plass 1
How to get there: All public transportation to Oslo S/Jernbanetorget
Photo: mathallen.no
Photo: nobelpeacecenter.org
Kriminell Påske, Norsk Folkemuseum, until March 28 from 11.00
– 16.00
Solve the Easter mystery “Mordet på Sølv-Tollef”. In the morning of
the 25th February 1832 a suspicious track of blood was found on the
snow along a country lane in Numedal. It looked as if someone had been
dragged through the snow. What happened then? A murder, perhaps?
Magistrate Carl Falsen was sent for to resolve the matter. This Easter you
can go 124 years back in time and help Falsen in pursuit of the criminal
and the scary evidence.This year Easter crime is based on a true story,
which is chronicled in the book “Sevle-Gutten, en forbryterroman fra
Numedal” by O.A. Øveland.
This activity will be in Norwegian.
But Easter at the Norwegian Folk Museum is not just about solving crime
mysteries.
The Pancake House and the Easter workshop will be open every day. The barn in Trøndelagstunet is also open to visit all the
animals. It is also possible to ride a horse and carriage around the museum and taste freshly baked “lefser ” in Eldhuset in
Numedal!
Address: Museumsveien 10
How to get there: Bus 30 to Folkemuseet
Photo: norskfolkemuseum.no
FAMILY & CHILDREN
Påskegrøss, Akershus Fortress, March 26 - 28 at 13.00 and
14.00
Welcome to Easter crime at Akershus Fortress! Join for a walk on the
fortress grounds, where you will hear stories of slavery, white lions,
master thieves, spectacular robberies, escapes and crazy killers!
Recommended for children over 10 years.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Akershus Festning visitor centre
How to get there: Trams 12/13/19 to Kontraskjæret
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Ghosts, witches and murderers in the monastery, March 26 at
12.00
Guided tour for children in Oslo’s old town, where you get to hear about
ghosts, trolls, dragons, witches and murderers in the monastery.
Guiding in Norwegian and English.
The tour departs at 12.00 from St. Hallvards plass.
Tickets can be purchased online or from the tour guide (cash only)
before the tour starts.
Click here for more information.
Address: Kongens gate 15
How to get there: Trams 18/19 to St. Halvards plass
DAY TRIP TIPS
Photo: hadeland-glassverk.no
Hadeland Glassverk
Take a break from all the chocolate eating and go for a one-day trip to Hadeland Glassverk.
In scenic surroundings, only one hour from Oslo, you will find an attraction and shopping destination founded on history,
art, culture and handicraft traditions.
Hadeland Glassworks will be open on Maundy Thursday and Easter Monday.
This spring’s unique exhibition, Karen Bit Vejle’s “Med saksen som pensel” has already opened. The exhibition is suitable for
all ages and offers in addition a workshop for children.
Hadeland has nine shops with high-quality glass, porcelain, textiles, cutlery, decor and gifts. In the factory outlet you can
buy glass and porcelain at factory prices. An exciting spring sale is also now available at all shops.
In case you get hungry, Hadeland Glassworks can tempt you with their own bakery, where you may buy freshly baked
pastries in all varieties, besides a large selection of freshly made sandwiches and baguettes.
The cozy atmosphere in front of the fireplace will certainly add another dimension to the visit!
Click here for more information.
Address: Glassverkveien 9, 3520 Jevnaker. See map.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (USA)
A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together
for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. With John Corbett, Nia Vardalos,
Elena Kampouris, Alex Wolff, Ian Gomez and Drew Riedstra.
Photo: nfkino.no
FIRST NIGHT MOVIES
Photo: nfkino.no
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (USA)
Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on
the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it
really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new
threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor. It’s up to Superman and
Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to
stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis. With Ben
Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jason Momoa,
Gal Gadot and Jesse Eisenberg.
EATING OUT
OUTSIDE OF OSLO
Easter Rock, FeelGood, March 23 at 20.00
No Easter is complete without some Easter Rock at Feelgood!
Tickets at the door.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Svenskegata, 1776 Halden
Photo: tivolipark.no
Funfair, Fisketorget Halden, March 24 – 28 from 12.00 – 21.00
Skandinavisk Tivolipark is coming to Halden in Easter and guarantees
an adrenalin filled funfair ride for thrill seekers everywhere.
Click here for more information (in Norwegian).
Address: Fisketorget Halden
We wish you all a lovely weekend!
Best regards,
The INN Team
INN® - International Network of Norway
OSLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone:+47 22 12 94 00
inn.chamber.no
Photo: feelgood-halden.com
Photo: ostbanehallen.no
Easter Treat
Easter is Sunday, and in the foodie world, that means lots of brunches with luscious sweets for dessert!
If you are planning to stay in Oslo this week and you are not up for cooking, it may be a good thing to know that here are a
few places where you can go out to eat.
Østbanehallen will be open all Easter and invites guests to join for one (or more) delicious meals.