SOCIAL EVENTS

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony will be held in the Swedish Exhibition Centre where the 19th EADV Congress is going to be staged. Come and join the ceremony, where you will enjoy a delightful entertainment, amusement and fun.

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception will take place right after the Opening Ceremony. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, meet seasoned professionals and newcomers, reunite with friends and colleagues, and have fun!

Wednesday, 6 October 2010, 18:30, GCC

Free for registered participants and registered accompanying persons. Pre-registration is required.

 

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Marine Theme Party            CANCELLED!

Welcome to join this marine theme party right by the harbour and share some authentic Gothenburg shipping history with us. This old venue called “Kajskjul 8” is located in the famous harbour area within closeness to the city centre. This wood building was built in the end of 19th century and was in the earlier days an old large storage shed with special number of 8, kept until today. It was built strategically right by the water and close to the new modern train traffic at that time. Today the building is used for modern concerts, gala dinners and events and the unique marine feeling still remains in the walls. The port of Gothenburg along with the growing industries at that time has been a very important part when developing Gothenburg to be the city of today, the second largest in Sweden. Take the chance and have a fun and casual evening at Kajskjul 8!

Please note that bookings will be considered on a first come first served basis.

Friday, 8 October 2010, 20:00 hrs
Price per person: €85.00 (VAT included)

Gothenburg City Tour by bus (3hrs)

Feel the sense of Gothenborg, Sweden’s second largest city. Get a good overview of the city centre and surroundings and this sightseeing tour will show you the highlights of the city with a good mix of modern and history attractions in the programme. You will for example see the opera house, the harbour and shipping area and the genuine old town area of Haga. The guide will also make a short stop at a favourite store with chance to buy Swedish design souvenirs with focus on glass. Gothenburg city is often likened to San Francisco because, like the American city, the west coast location has plenty of bridges, hills, water, trams and seafood restaurants.

Thursday, 7 October 2010, 09:30-12:30 hrs.
Price per person: € 30.00 (VAT included)
This Tour requires a minimum number of 30 participants.

Bohuslän region- Vitlycke World Heritage Museum (by bus & foot)

Take the chance and experience the highly unique and magnificent carved images. This World Heritage-museum was inaugurated in 1998 and if you participate on this excursion you will find topical exhibitions leading the way into experience, deciphering, learning and reflection around human imagery and symbolism. The museum also features a Bronze Age farm where you can see the living quarters of the rock carvers. The participants will also explore the beautiful Bohuslän region during the trip with a few stops on the way.

Friday, 8 October 2010, 07:30-16:30 hrs.
Price per person: € 80.00 (VAT included)
This Tour requires a minimum number of 40 participants.

Kronhusbodarna History Tour (by foot)

Discover the oldest block of buildings in Gothenburg, located right in the city centre of with the oldest building from year1625. The picturesque area of Kronhusbodarna is well known for their small craft work shops with artists in chocolate, glass, gold, and pottery. The guide will share many interesting stories along the tour and for example about the national hall built under the ground in the past used for important Government and Royal meetings.

Saturday, 9 October 2010, 10:00-12:00 hrs.
Price per person: € 20.00 (VAT included)
This Tour requires a minimum number of 25 participants.

Gothenburg´s Maritime Adventure Centre (by foot)

Make a unique visit at the world’s largest floating Maritime and Shipping Museum right in the harbour with walking distance from the city hotels. The museum area contains 20 boats, ships, vessels and the submarine called Nordkaparen, everyone with different history and background.

Saturday, 9 October 2010, 14:00-16:00 hrs.
Price per person: € 20.00 (VAT included)
This Tour requires a minimum number of 25 participants.

Gothenburg by boat - CANCELLED!

Take the chance and join for a boat experience in the harbour and archipelago of Gothenburg while you visit the city and for many people this is a must do. Departing right in the city centre, the participants will get a nice overview of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. Good old stories from the important shipping history will follow with a lot of interesting details. The cruise will for example pass:

  • The Marine Museum
  • Lindholmen science park
  • Eriksberg waterfront area
  • Älvsborg Fortress

Thursday, 7 October 2010, 14:30-17:30 hrs.
Price per person: € 28.00 (VAT included)

Friday, 8 October 2010, 10:00-12:00 hrs.
Price per person: € 28.00 (VAT included)