Scan Magazine | Issue 20 | July 2010 by Scan Client Publishing

JULY 2010 ISSUE 20 PROMOTING BRAND SCANDINAVIA

MARCUS SCHENKENBERG: THE MAN AND THE BRAND ENJOY GREAT FOOD AT THE SCANDINAVIA SHOW DALARNA – SWEDEN’S HISTORIC PROVINCE HOLIDAYS IN DENMARK: VISIT SKAGEN & ÅRHUS

9-10 October 2010

Olympia Conference Centre, London

The Scandinavia Show which is held on 9-10 October 2010 at Olympia Conference Centre, London is the only UK show dedicated exclusively to showcase the best of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. The Scandinavia Show will be the UK’s single most important showcase for Nordic tourism, food, fashion and design this year.

Design

If you love the bright and airy Scandinavian design, then The Scandinavia Show will be a can’t-miss event.

Travel

Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland are some of the greatest travel destinations in the world. And The Scandinavia Show will be the UK’s single most important showcase for Nordic tourism this year.

Fashion

The Scandinavia Show will be the place to go for those who want to experience the latest fashions in the leading Scandinavian designer clothes.

Food

All the most mouth-watering specialities from the Nordic culinary table will be handed out or sold at The Scandinavia Show.

For further information and to exhibit:

Call us on +44 (0)20 79 936 313 or visit www.scandinaviashow.co.uk

Scan Magazine | Contents

Contents COVER FEATURE 8

Marcus Schenkenberg With his signature washboard abs and dark features, Marcus Schenkenberg became one of the most successful Scandinavian exports in the modelling industry and the first bona fide male supermodel in the world.

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SPECIAL FEATURES 33

Skagen Most people know Skagen as the place in Denmark with the most hours of sunshine and as the town where the North sea and the Baltic sea meet.

FOOD 36 The Scandinavia Show On the 9-10 October 2010, please listen to the grumbling in your tummy, and make your way to the Olympia Conference Centre in Kensington, London, for a taste and a tipple of the best Scandinavian produce and brands.

Århus Denmark’s second largest city, where the pulse beats, but never too fast for the heart to enjoy it.

RESTAURANTS OF THE MONTH

Dalarna Dalarna 'the most Swedish' region in Sweden is famous for its scenic landscapes and its lively tradition of folk customs, celebrations and crafts.

DENMARK | Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard has Denmark’s biggest forest in its backyard and a string of lakes in the neighbourhood. Set in the more than 210 years old private park, a visit is full of well-being and self-indulgence in scenic Silkeborg.

SWEDEN | Zaika At the luxurious Indian restaurant Zaika, which has been a new and exotic addition to the Gothenburg restaurant world since 2008, cooking is more of an art form than anything else.

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DENMARK | Restaurant Koefoed Traditional Danish dishes with a modern twist made with Bornholm-based food ingredients have proven to be a big success at Restaurant Koefoed.

HOTELS OF THE MONTH 28

Work, rest and play for the cultured in Oslo Oslo’s new OperaKvarteret building development is set to become a business, cultural and residential hub for the city.

TRAVEL THEMES 14

The Norwegian Opera and Ballet The award-winning Norwegian Opera and Ballet in Oslo recently celebrated two years in existence.

SWEDEN | Sjögården

NORWAY | Cornelius Restaurant Cornelius Restaurant on Bjorøy outside Bergen is a Mecca for seafood lovers, nautical fans and anyone who has a soft spot for breathtaking views.

Spoil yourself at Sjögården – one of Swedens well known hotel Spa and conference centres.

REGULARS & COLUMNS 12 45

Scan Business FEATURES

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Business challenges and legal services across the UK–Norwegian border It could be said that businesses in the UK and in Norway speak different legal ‘languages’ and when bringing businesses together across borders, legal guidance is advisable in order to understand these legal differences.

Eco-labeled and low-cost used cars for hire at Autorental Zealand-based Autorental has chosen to rent used cars to reduce its carbon footprint and to give economic rental value to its customers

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Not all over for Capital Gains Paul Corren of Corren Troen looks at the emergency budget and the capital gains tax changes.

Go Digital or Die Annika Goodwille takes a look at the world of online communities.

Chamber News News from the Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Danish Chambers of Commerce for the UK.

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Scan Magazine | Editor’s Note

Dear Reader, July is finally upon us, and the weather has become an unavoidable topic of discussion. The Brits love talking about it and, to be honest, so do I. The temperature makes tube journeys into Central London an utter sweaty nightmare, but the evenings sitting by the Thames with a glass of wine certainly make up for it. However, the humidity of the British summer does make me long for Scandinavian lake landscapes and the fresh summer food, and this is where Scan Magazine’s July issue jumps in to cheer up ex-pats and, as always, to inform all others enthused by Scandinavia.

And as you will probably have already noticed (I think it would be very hard not to!), July’s cover article features none other than Swedish-born model Marcus Schenkenberg, who is famous for his long and varied modelling career (and rock-hard abs), which turned him into the world’s first male supermodel. You might also know him for his public relationship with Hollywood star Pamela Anderson. But most importantly, he is still going strong with his new line of men’s beauty, fashion and fitness products that belong to brand Marcus Schenkenberg. So go on and read more about both the man and the brand.

This month we introduce you to three great holiday destinations in Scandinavia, namely Skagen and Århus in Denmark, and Dalarna in Sweden. So if you do want to have an authentic Scandinavian summer experience, you cannot miss out on this section, where we have gathered together some of the best places to stay and things to do – just for you!

Nia Kajastie

I hope you enjoy this month’s issue as well as the warm weather!

Scandinavian cookery is also very much on our minds, as this month’s food section goes into more detail about the exciting food exhibitors at The Scandinavia Show 2010 this October. Scan Magazine is proud to be the presenter of this event, showcasing the best brands that Scandinavia has to offer, while also giving everyone a chance to taste some delicious Nordic culinary specialities. So if your tummy is rumbling on 9-10 October, make sure that you make your way to the Olympia Conference Centre in Kensington. On top of this, we have chosen some more excellent restaurants in Scandinavia for you to discover and enjoy.

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Published 07.07.2010 ISSN 1757-9589

Contributors Emelie Krugly Nia Kajastie Sara Schedin Charlotte Ågren Tharrisca Kankesan Mette Lisby Maria Smedestad Ray O’Connor Julie Guldbrandsen Karl Batterbee Laurie Anne Bonne

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Scan Magazine | Contributors

Regular Contributors Nia Kajastie was born and raised in Helsinki, Finland, and moved to London in 2005 to study writing. With a BA in Journalism & Creative Writing, she now describes herself as a part-time writer and grammar stickler. Emelie Krugly has worked on a number of Swedish newspapers. After travelling extensively, she is now based in London and is responsible for Scan's news section. She can be contacted any time regarding an event or story: emelie@scanmagazine.co.uk. Mette Lisby is Denmark’s leading female comedian. She invites you to laugh along with her monthly humour columns. Since her stand-up debut in 1992, Mette has hosted the Danish versions of “Have I Got News For You” and “Room 101”. Swedish Sara Schedin has lived in London for four years. She is currently studying Journalism in her second year at City University and is covering Scandinavian culture in the UK. Maria Smedstad moved to the UK from Sweden in 1994. She received a degree in Illustration in 2001, before settling in the capital as a freelance cartoonist, creating the autobiographical cartoon Em. She writes a column on the trials and tribulations of life as a Swede in the UK.

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Julie Guldbrandsen is Scan Magazine’s fashion and design expert; she has worked in the fashion industry for more than 10 years, and advised various Scandinavian design and fashion companies. Besides, Julie has a BA in business and philosophy and has lived in Copenhagen, Singapore and Beijing before settling down in London. Hailing from Ireland, O'Connor has been living in London and advising on all things wine since 2006. He teaches, consults and writes regularly on the subject and won the Young Wine Writer of the Year Award in 2007."

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Jonna Dagliden is a fulltime journalist at LS:N Global, a lifestyle news network, part of the Future Laboratory. She graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London with a BA in Media and Communications last year, and continues to do freelance work for Scan Magazine. Tharrsica Kankesan is a London based Danish journalist who changed her career path from chemical engineering to journalism a few years ago. A true fascination with writing and observing the world from someone else’s view was magnetic for her. Other than that, she never says no to a good book over a cup of Café Latte.

Karl Batterbee is devoted to Scandinavian music and knows exactly what is coming up in the UK. Apart from writing a monthly music update for Scan Magazine Karl has also started the Scandipop Club Night and its corresponding website: www.scandipop.co.uk. After working both in Malta, Stockholm and New York, Charlotte Ågren is now based in London where she has studied PR and marketing. Charlotte loves travelling and hopes to be able to open her own PR agency one day. Swedish entrepreneur

Annika Åman-Goodwille Chartered Secretary (FCIS), and a multilinguist, is the Chairman of Goodwille. She is a born business networker with a multinational academic and professional track record spanning the globe from the Swedish Foreign office to diplomatic postings in the Middle East. Thomas Winther (Executive Editor). Originally from Denmark, Thomas has a background in Economic consultancy. He is now on a personal mission to take Brand Scandinavia to new heights. Thomas lives in Blackheath with his much better half and 1 year old son.

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Scan Magazine | Cover Feature | Marcus Schenkenberg

Marcus Schenkenberg – Meet the man and the brand By Nia Kajastie | Photos: Courtesy of Marcus Schenkenberg

With his signature washboard abs and dark features, Marcus Schenkenberg became one of the most successful Scandinavian exports in the modelling industry and the first bona fide male supermodel in the world. Schenkenberg, born to Dutch parents in Sweden, first made it big in the early 90s and is still riding high with an increasingly varied career. Since 2009, his name has become synonymous with a wide range of beauty, fashion and fitness products that continue to establish the man and the brand that is Marcus Schenkenberg. Scan Magazine caught up with him to talk about his career so far and his newest business endeavours. Schenkenberg first moved to the USA in 1987 out of a desire to travel and gather more life experience. He had previously studied economics but was still lacking a definite direction in his life, when he stumbled upon modelling by chance – or rather roller-skated right into it. He was discovered in Venice Beach by photographer Barry King (while roller-skating), who as a

result asked him to take part in a test shoot and helped him find his first modelling agency. Schenkenberg soon turned out to be the boy wonder of the modelling world, paving the way for male supermodels as a counterpart to the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, who have all appeared beside him in editorials and ad campaigns. In his 20-year-long career, Schenkenberg has graced the covers of Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Elle, and worked for designers such as Calvin Klein, Gianni Versace, Donna Karan, Ungaro and Iceberg. So what could possibly be the highlight of such a prestigious career? “The 116 page Calvin Klein campaign with Bruce Weber was my big break, and the Versace campaign with Richard Avedon was probably my favourite campaign. Now my highlights are my own products, because they not only have my name, but they are also very innovative and good products,” Schenkenberg explains. “For my men’s

cosmetic line I just received the BSB European Innovation Prize in Paris.”

Not just a handsome face While Schenkenberg’s new line of products will not turn you into a male supermodel (as that unfortunately takes a lot of luck, good genes and tenacity), you can still train with him, smell like him, accessorize like him and achieve his youthful complexion. But most importantly, Schenkenberg talks about innovation, and there is definitely something fresh about his take on the celebrity product. From

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Schenkenberg Titbits • In 1992, Schenkenberg was named one the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People magazine. • Marcus Schenkenberg, New Rules, a book featuring pictures and stories from his successful modelling career was published in 1997. • He released a song called La chica Marita with EMI-Virgin records in 2000. • He has famously dated Pamela Anderson and other well-known beauties such as Jessica Simpson. • He is an active member of animal rights group PETA and also lends his support to the LR GLOBAL KIDS FUND. • In 2009, Schenkenberg started his own line of products, which now includes cosmetics, perfume, jewellery and a workout DVD.

his award-winning cosmetic brand PLATINUM to his YOU ROCK Collection of men’s pearl jewellery, Schenkenberg wants to stand out and make high-quality products that he can properly appreciate. “It is great fun to make my own products. For me, it is very important [to be involved] from the very first idea to the conception, layouts and the production itself,” he says. “I have travelled so much and gotten so

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many great impressions and inspirations. Now, the time is right for me to give something back to all of my fans and show them my interpretation of a good product.” The future of the Marcus Schenkenberg brand is definitely looking bright with more products on the way, and the success story just seems to continue. So what is his secret? “I think I have been blessed with pretty good genes, and I always try to

be professional and do my best. And I treat everyone with genuine respect.” Perhaps it is true what they say, and good things sometimes do come to good (and extremely handsome) people.

Visit the Marcus Schenkenberg Shop at: www.marcusschenkenberg.eu

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Scan Magazine | Design | We Love This

We love this... Out-door summer life: Take full advantage of the warmer weather, and enjoy July with picnics and down-time at the beach. Do it all in chic Scandi style with these great design items.

“Scandinavian Country” Don’t forget to bring a book with you. “Scandinavian Country” lets you in on all the Scandi interior secrets. Retails at £19 from Skandium. at www.skandium.com.

Oil lamp A beautiful oil lamp for the long summer nights, from Georg Jensen. Retails at £60 from www.georgjensenstore.co.uk

Blanket Blanket, perfect for the beach or a picnic in the grass, from HAY. Retails at £170.99 from SCP (www.scp.co.uk).

New beach chair Avoid too much sand between your feet with the new beach chair from Skagerak. For stockists go to www.skagerak-denmark.com

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Scan Magazine | Design | Fashion Diary

Fashion Diary... Beach chic

By Julie Guldbrandsen

Finally, it’s summer time. Whether you are heading off on a beach holiday, or just dreaming about going, it doesn’t hurt to think about your accompanying holiday wardrobe. Cute colourful bikinis with glamorous cover-ups and retro sunnies for an on-trend look.

Pieces Retro style sunglasses with half tortoiseshell frame by Pieces, £13, at www.ASOS.com

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Coral bikini with gold details by Hanne Bloch, £210, at www.wild-swans.com

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Oversized shoulder bag in soft grey suede by Ganni, £240, at www.wildswans.com

Feminine embroidery dress in a light silk/cotton by Islaet, app. £130, at www.byflou.com

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: ME E H L T US E V RA ÅRH T L D CIA N AN E SP AGE SK

SKAGEN Most people know Skagen as the place in Denmark with the most hours of sunshine and as the town where the North sea and the Baltic sea meet. Many people also recognize Skagen as being the most fashionable holiday resort in Denmark. However there is much more to the story than that. Text and photos by Visit Skagen

Skagen began to prosper during the late 19th century. At this time a group of painters, poets and authors discovered Skagen. The artists who traveled to Skagen initially stayed in the town’s one hotel, Brøndums Hotel, and shopped in its one provisions store, both operated by the Brøndum family. Throughout the summers in the 1880s and 1890s, the artists would gather in the Brøndum Hotel debating art and inspiring each other. The unique school of art that derived from these talented artists can still be found in Danish culture and at Skagen’s Museum of Art that is dedicated only to exhibiting Skagen art of that period. Skagen is the northern-most town in Denmark and the Skagen area offers no less than 60 km of long white sandy beaches. On a good summer day there can be up to 50,000 visitors in the town; however it’s still quite easy to find your own private spot on the beach. You may also choose to experience the region’s unique scenery in the extensive countryside that surrounds the town. The area is wellknown across Scandinavia for its freshly caught fish served at the many cozy restaurants, as well as Råbjerg Mile, the largest wandering dune in northern Europe, and the Sanded-Up Church. The church which bears the name of Sct. Laurentii (Saint Laurence), the seafarer’s guardian saint was built in the 14th century. The sand drift started in the 16th century and

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reached the church at the end of the 18th century. The congregation had to dig their way into the church when they wanted to attend services. The struggle against the sand continued until 1795 when the church was closed by royal decree. Today only the tower of the ancient church is visible. Skagen contains a bundle of stories like these, and the best way to experience it all is of course by visiting the lovely little place at the top of Denmark.

Did you know? • That Skagen is only an hour’s drive away from Aalborg Airport that has direct transit to Stansted in London. • That Skagen has 34 restaurants and cafés. • That Skagen has a number of topclass restaurants. There are several highly esteemed head chefs at the restaurants in Skagen. • That there are guided walks of the town every Monday at 14.00 throughout the year. • That Skagen Odde is one of Europe’s best habitats for migrating birds. • That Skagen Festival opened in 1971 and is thus the oldest festival in Denmark. • That Skagen has 155 shops, many of which are specialist shops.

Scan Magazine | Travel | Skagen

Hotel Strandly Skagen - A family owned hotel since 1905 Hotel Strandly in Skagen has more than 100 years experience of serving and making guests comfortable. Grete Jensen has been running this family hotel for 25 years, striving to make her guests feel genuinely welcome and to make them feel at home By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Hotel Strandly

excursions such as a visit to the museums or guided tours around Skagen.

Skagen is well-known for its characteristic yellow houses with red roofs and small gardens. Situated in the old part of Skagen in Østerby, Hotel Strandly stands as a delightful reminder of those days of glory. The hotel has 30 single and double rooms tastefully decorated in harmony with the surroundings, while many of the rooms are equipped with a balcony facing the waterfront. Breakfast is served in the hotel’s restaurant, which has been renovated with great care to retain the original atmos-

phere from the 1920s and to preserve the beautiful paintings from that period. Conferences for small groups up to 30 persons can be arranged in a bright conference room. In between the breaks, Hotel Strandly is happy to organise relaxing

Just a few hundred metres away from the hotel, lunch, afternoon coffee or dinner can be consumed at Bodilles Kro, a traditional Danish inn, run by Grete Jensen’s daughter and son-in-law. Bodilles Kro serves a wide range of food to suit every taste, mainly focusing on fish dishes. For further information about Hotel Strandly and Bodilles Kro please visit www.hotelstrandly.dk

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Scan Magazine | Travel | Skagen

Restaurant De 2 Have – Outstanding gourmet food served at the very top of Denmark Dining at restaurant “De 2 Have” is an elegant culinary journey that makes the taste buds as well as the visual senses work overtime. Fine food served with a panoramic view over the two seas which meet at the top of Denmark, is an experience worth travelling for By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Restaurant De 2 Have

Skagen is not a place people drive through. It is a place they come to. The peak where the two seas, Skagerrak and Kattegat, meet each other, has a spectacular view and is a major tourist attraction. One man saw the potential of this unique place, took a chance when a golden opportunity invited him and bought a rundown building close to the very top of Denmark. Two years ago he turned it into a modern restaurant with pub, serving confident and honest food, adding a masterpiece of Danish nature to our senses.

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The restrauteur is the 31 year old Henrik Tachau Kristensen and his restaurant De 2 Have, meaning the two seas, is the very last building at the very top of Denmark. Located on the first floor, the restaurant is equipped with glass windows all the way round and gives a fantastic panoramic view over the constantly changing nature outside. Innovative and delicious food De 2 Have is divided into two different dining areas (as we know them from the UK): a fine restaurant serving experimental gourmet food and a Gastropub serving

traditional home cooked food; it also runs an oyster bar and a sushi bar during the summer period. In this place some well-known classical menus undergo a transformation, as innovative efforts in the kitchen are put into creating a new platter of food that visually and tastefully satisfies our finer senses. Henrik Tachau Kristensen’s idea is to serve Danish food with an international touch. How does he do that? we asked. “For example we serve small portions of several menus to one table to share in-

Scan Magazine | Travel | Skagen

stead of giving them one big portion individually. Just as we know from Japan,” he explains.

are going to win again,” Henrik Tachau Kristensen jokes in a lighthearted tone. Classy Cool Climate Wines

“Our food is honestly made from local ingredients” Restaurant De 2 Have serves honest food, the owner emphasises. “In our kitchen we strictly use fresh, quality ingredients which we get from our local and regional suppliers. For example the squid we use in our Gastropub we get from local fishermen and they are prepared by our cooks. We are one of the few diners in Skagen which can claim this,” he explains. Nobody can argue the fact that De 2 Have serves the town’s best fiskedeller (Danish fishballs). “We won the title for making the best fiskedeller in Skagen in 2009. Since then they have become legendary. The competition is repeated again this year in August and I told the organizers not to bother arranging it, because we are the ones who

In De 2 Have the wines are stored in four differently temperatured rooms to get the optimum temperature for the different types of wine. Henrik Tachau Kristensen is a very passionate sommelier who has declared his love for the cool climate wines. “In cool climate countries the growing season for grapes is long which makes the wines fresh and elegant. This category of wine suits the type of food we serve in our restaurant,” is how he explains his choice. This young restaurant owner is very competent to guide his guests through the long wine menu to find that one bottle which complements their choice of menu best. De 2 Have’s wine selection has harvested some good reviews from guests as well as from food critics. An eco-friendly restaurant Just as in the kitchen, Henrik Tachau Kristensen has sought inspiration in nature to

create the design for this modern Danish restaurant, using nature’s very own colours and materials such as sandy colours, yellow shades of trees and wooden materials from the Nordic countries. Ever since he was a child, this young restaurant owner was taught by his parents to think about and take care of the environment. Throughout the whole restaurant concept he has been looking for environmentally friendly solutions such as using alternative energy for the heating and avoiding tablecloths in the Gastropub. “I am very conscious about the environment and am planning on some ideas to increase the public’s environmental awareness. I want to make my restaurant a show case for some eco-projects,” he says.

To learn more about Restaurant De 2 have please visit www.restaurantde2have.dk

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Scan Magazine | Travel | Skagen

Skagen Sømandshjem – a home for everyone By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Skagen Sømandshjem

the opportunity to observe the vibrant activities of the harbour and to take the pulse of the town life.

In the old days Skagen Sømandshjem was a home for local fishermen and the world’s sailors. Having undergone changes over the years, the hotel is still a magnet attracting foreign seamen and local citizens under the same roof in Skagen. For tourists this is the place to stay if they want to learn about and get a sense of the dynamic old seaport of North Jutland.

The hotel cafeteria serves down-to-earth, traditional Danish dishes. A main attraction is fried pork with parsley sauce served every Tuesday. Skagen Sømandshjem offers free parking which can be difficult to find in Skagen during the busy summer season. In the period between 15 September 2010 and 1May 2011, the hotel offers weekend stays in a double room from Friday to Sunday with breakfast buffet, free internet and parking for 295 Danish kroner per person per day.

For the past 101 years Skagen Sømandshjem (Skagen Sailors House) has been a permanent part of the harbour of Skagen. Now having changed its profile to a hotel, offering 29 rooms and conference rooms for up to 90 persons at a time, this place has nevertheless kept its homely atmosphere and keeps welcoming everyone inside. As the hotel overlooks the waterfront on

the one side and the town centre on the other, the location itself gives everyone

For further information please visit www.skagenhjem.dk

Hotel Lille Nord – a private oasis at the heart of Skagen By Emelie Krugly | Photos: Hotel lille Nord

Hotel Lille Nord is situated in a private oasis at the heart of the unique Skagen (The Skaw). Here you can really relax and just enjoy life in this picturesque part of the Jutland peninsula, northern Denmark. The hotel used to be occupied by a family-run Ship Smithy business, which was then bought and converted into a hotel in 2002. In 2007 the construction of 22 apartments and the total renovation of existing hotel rooms began. The result is Hotel Lille Nord. All the rooms are decorated around the theme of sand, sea and water, inspired by the wonderful light of Skagen. Anette Bæk Kjelgaard, daily manager of the hotel, says, “Skagen has a very special atmosphere and has unique natural surroundings. We are located only 2-5 minutes

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from the centre of Skagen and the harbour of Skagen where there are plenty of restaurants and other attractions.” The hotel has a bright restaurant where you can enjoy a comprehensive buffet breakfast that has everything your heart desires. The peak season is between the end of June until mid-August. Anette Bæk Kjelgaard warmly recommends a visit during early spring or in the autumn when there are fewer visitors. The hotel is closed at the end of November and reopens in April.

For more information visit: www.lille-nord.dk

Color Hotel Skagen, the only four star hotel in Skagen Close to the white sandy beaches, historical landmarks and unique nature, the only four star hotel in Skagen is located inbetween the old part of Skagen and the town center. Color Hotel Skagen, spacious enough to accommodate 400 guests at a time, offers a comfy stay in a stylishly decorated hotel with modern facilities, great food and a lot more By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Color Hotel Skagen

The four star ranked Color Hotel Skagen has 104 spacious, bright rooms and 48 fully equipped modern holiday apartments. Whether you are a couple on a romantic getaway, a family on a break, friends on a trip together or businessmen searching for meeting and conference facilities, Color Hotel Skagen has it all.

For businesses, the best settings for conferences in Skagen are to be found at Color Hotel Skagen. The conference rooms, some of them air conditioned, are equipped to a high modern standard, and the hotel staff are prepared to provide services at their best. Gourmet dinners in wine cellar

A wide range of indoor and outdoor activities and packages are offered by the hotel. Mini-golf, billiards, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, bubble bath, massage are a few to choose from. As for the children, the hotel has arranged an indoor playroom and an outdoor playground.

A dinner at the hotel restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holger Drachmannâ&#x20AC;?, while a pianist plays for you, is a beautiful experience, and one which only increases the feeling of comfort. Whether it is a banquet, a wedding or a company party, the restaurant has years of experience planning and executing par-

ties of every kind. If you want to hold the board meeting or a special family gourmet dinner somewhere different, the wine cellar, lit with live candles and a unique atmosphere, would be the perfect place for the occasion. Color Hotel Skagen has some attractive package deals for conferences, family weekends and many more.

To learn more please visit www.colorhotels.dk

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Scan Magazine | Travel | Århus

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ÅRHUS Denmark’s second largest city, where the pulse beats, but never too fast for the heart to enjoy it. Text and photos by Visit Århus There is an energetic beat of the pulse in the vibrant city of Århus. With a student population of more than 40,000, Århus is Denmark’s youngest city – with its sights set firmly on the future. At the same time, however, we keep the past very much alive here in Århus, with the oldest city quarters being some of the most atmospheric, bustling and trend-setting in the city. Enjoy yourself going shopping, relaxing at one of the city’s many cafés, or strolling in the woods or along the sandy beaches before taking your pick among the generous selection of restaurants which the city has to offer. Århus is also a centre of art

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and culture. At the Moesgård Museum you can travel back to the very earliest period of the Viking Age. At the ’Den Gamle By’ (The Old Town) you step right into life as it was in a Danish provincial town in the days of Hans Christian Andersen. And the ‘ARoS Århus Kunstmuseum’ art museum is known and admired throughout the world.

Try a taste of Århus’s undoubted delights by visiting www.visitaarhus.com

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Montra Nilles Kro – Four star hotel with a cosy home-from-home feel By Emelie Krugly | Photos: Montra Nilles Kro

Montra Nilles Kro, with a history dating back to 1834, is situated 10 km west of Århus in East Jutland. In 1954 the inn was opened as Nilles Kro and in 1992 the recent owners, Jonna and Mogens Kjeldsen took over. The duo had a passion for hotels and gastronomy, with the aim of inventing an “ideal hotel” where one would feel at home. The result is a four star hotel, traditionally decorated with a “cosy home-from-home feel,” remarks Lotte Andersen, who works as a receptionist at the inn. “The area is really lovely; we are situated in the middle of the woods where there are plenty of nice walks, but we are also not too far from the motorway that takes you to Århus, which has plenty of attrac-

tions and entertainment to offer. Our staff will ensure that you are looked after and that you enjoy the good atmosphere. Since the hotel is intimate you will easily get to know the other guests which is nice.” East Jutland is not only known for its beautiful natural surroundings, but also for its castles, manors and impressive historic architecture. Or if you like golf, East Jutland has a wide selection of golf courses. The hotel has 25 bright and lovely, modern double rooms which have their own bathroom, telephone and Satellite TV. Montra Nilles Kro is known for its gastronomy, with it’s Danish and French

kitchens. You can enjoy four or five course dinners and try local delicacies. The gourmet menus of the kitchens are designed to suit the seasons to secure the most favourable use and flavour of the fresh produce, and to enable the serving of high class food. The menu expresses the purity, freshness, simplicity and ethics Montra Nilles Kro would like to be recognised for. The hotel is closed for three weeks during July and a week around Christmas and New Year, but apart from that it is open all year around. For more information visit www.nilleskro.dk

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The Stories of Moesgård Museum By Jonna Dagliden | Photo: Moesgård Museum

In a quiet room at Moesgård Museum in Århus, Denmark, a woman is in deep thought. Opposite her lies a man. His facial lines are clearly visible and his red hair covers his skull. “Who was this man?” the woman asks. Around 2,000 years earlier, during the early Iron Age, in the 3rd century BCE, the same man was having his last supper: porridge containing oat, barley, rye, emmer and many different seeds. A few hours later he was dead, his throat was slit, at just 34 years old. Even more: it was so that he could be sacrificed in a peat bog to gods. Almost two millennia later, in 1952, he was found near the village of Grauballe, Jutland. “Visitors come face to face with the best preserved bog man in the world here at Moesgård, the Grauballe Man,” says curator of the museum, Martin Brandt Djupdræt. “In this way you get a

clear idea of who he was. He was a healthy man with few diseases.”

This is one of the many intimate stories that visitors discover at the Moesgård Museum. It is situated by one of the best beaches in Denmark, next to a forest where the vegetation has been made to represent different periods. “People not only come here to visit the museum, but for a whole day out,” Brandt Djupdræt says.

Once a year, on the last weekend of July, the Viking Moot is held at the beach. Vikings from all over the North of Europe cross swords in formidable battles, cheered on by the crowd. Last year over 20,000 people came to experience what people did 1,000 years ago: battle and trade items of iron, wood and leather at the festive markets. Coming back a millennium, this summer visitors get close to Queen Margrethes when they listen to her recorded stories about her archeological findings, starting from when she was 12 years old. “She is a fantastic storyteller and a good archeologist,” says Brandt Djupdræt. “People have to come here to find out the great stories of the past.” For more information visit www.moesmus.dk

Get the best advice and spin off in Århus By Jonna Dagliden | Photo: Cees van Roeden

There are more bikes than people in Denmark, so when visiting Århus, make sure to visit Bike4rent, a bike hiring shop that will make sure you get the inside information on the best routes.

“Many of our customers say it’s like being in paradise,” says Mikkel Stig, owner of Bikes4rent. “Århus is just by the sea and the forest, which makes it an amazing spot for cycling.” According to Mikkel, simple trans-

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portation like bikes is the way forward for the future. “People are keen to try out new ways of travelling. That’s where bikes come in. It’s a different speed and you can see where you are going,” Stig says. The shop offers everything from mountain bikes to tandems and children’s bikes, either for rent on a day-to-day basis or for special events where food can be arranged on the way. Customers come from all over the world; Canada, China and Australia are just a few of the countries they come from. “Most of our customers plan their cycling routes before they arrive in Århus, but there are tours available as well,” Stig says. “We know the best ones, so we will always give our advice to customers.” One tour includes a ‘nature trip to Skovmøllen’ – a historic building from

1852. Another is a village trip to ‘Den Gamle By’ – a village with lots of historic buildings. The key, Stig says, is that the bikes are up-to-date. “We are offering the latest bikes and they have a really high standard,” he says. “They are 100% reliable.” The shop is famous for its personal service. Apart from renting bikes out, there are also bikes for sale. “Twice a week we have a cycling trip for our customers where we take them on the best routes.” “People come back because they can see this passion we have for bikes, we absolutely love what we do.” For more information visit www.bikes4rent.dk

Hotel Ferdinand - A modern hotel with old roots Hotel Ferdinand calls itself a brasserie, but after visiting this charming hotel and brassiere in the middle of Århus, I would rather call this a gourmet restaurant in disguise. By Charlotte Ågren | Photos: Hotel Ferdinand

It is situated right on the canal in the hub of Århus’s cafes, stores and nightlife, and the area was bubbling with activity when we got there. When we arrived at the hotel the manager had very kindly organised homemade sandwiches and whipped up a special dessert - absolutely superb service. We couldn’t fault him, he treated us as one would imagine royalty would be treated and we felt the familiar atmosphere. We took the lift upstairs and entered the room. My first impression was the same I´ve had when I entered five star boutique hotels all over the world. The big comfortable bed and the nice interior design made this visit one of the reasons that I definitely want to come back again.

Awarded a prestigious price 2009 Although Hotel Ferdinand has only been open since 2008, the hotel and brasserie have already won a prize: ”The bistro/ brasserie of the Year 2009”.

The culinary elite strongly concurred and the hotel was given the prize by “Den danske spiseguiden”, which is a culinary guide to the best restaurants in Denmark. Owned by a respected wine expert. Hotel Ferdinand was taken over by Ludovic Riaute in February 2009. The idea was to move a famous restaurant called Prins Ferdinand in the old town into the heart of Århus. Ludovic has an impressive history as a wine-expert, having been educated at the Orlèans Wine academy, in the Loire Valley. Ludovic is the manager of the Hotel Ferdinand and also owner of the wine-importer La Cave, specialising in ecological and biodynamic wines. The experience of the hotel accommodation was not the only thing that we were impressed by. We tried both the Saturday brunch including everything from rye bread, ecological yoghurt with berries, home-made muesli to bacon, chorizo and different cheeses.

At dinner we ordered a three course meal that included baked plaice with stewed cabbage, small shrimps and dill. As a main course we had French cockerel with tiny carrots, spinach, thyme and honey. For dessert we were served strawberries from Samsoe with lime parfait and crispy almond cake. What is special at Ferdinand is the wine list that includes some really special wines and champagnes. This impressive wine list attracts wine connoisseurs from many places; we tried Bourgogne from 2003 “Gevrey-Chambertin, domaine Nicolas Potelthat”, which is one of many organic wines that Hotel Ferdinand offers.

Visit their website www.hotelferdinand.dk

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Soya: The authentic taste of Japan By Nia Kajastie | Photo: Soya

Scandinavians have enjoyed a long love affair with Japanese and Chinese cuisine, but often it is hard to find ‘the real thing’ so far away from East Asia. But there is no need to travel all that way for an authentic Japanese culinary experience, as you can find it right in the middle of Denmark, in Århus. Restaurant Soya definitely represents healthy Asian cooking at its best, with fresh ingredients and affordable prices. Soya’s owner Wei Wu worked as a chef in China, Japan and Turkey before settling down in Denmark. Once there, he started off working as a cook in several restaurants in Århus, but he soon realised that he was looking for something more challenging. His real ambition was to open his own restaurant, and with the support of his family and friends he was finally able to fulfil his dream.

Soya is a traditional Japanese restaurant with Chinese influences that offers sushi and stir-fry, with a choice of à la carte or takeaway dining. It is extremely popular with the locals, who voted it the Best Ethnic Restaurant in 2008 in an online vote on the Alt om Århus website. The restaurant can accommodate around 60 people and is bustling with customers almost every night of the week. “This is why we have recently acquired a new restaurant that will be opening around August 2010,” says Wu.

“It will be called Soya 2, and it will be located on Vestergade in Århus. We are very excited about this.”

For more information please visit: www.soya-rest.dk

Where to find Soya: Jægergårdsgade 60 8000 Århus Denmark

Tranquil hostel near buzzing Århus By Emelie Krugly | Photo: Århus Danhostel

Danhostel in Århus is a cosy hostel located at the heart of the Riiskov forest, near the center of Århus. From the high slopes within the woods there’s a beautiful view over the Bay of Århus. The hostel is very close to the beach and “The Permanente”, an old bathhouse, located in one of the city’s most popular seaside resorts. The forest also has a good road and pathway system. The bus station is a few hundred metres away and will take you to the centre of Århus just 3 kilometers away. Run by married couple Morten and Laila Truelsen, both have many years of experience in the hostel business and found their “dream location in the Riiskov forest five and a half years ago,” says Laila Truelsen. “The nature here is unique and very well managed, it’s quiet, peaceful and simply

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an inspiring place to be. We have never regretted settling down here and starting the hostel.” Århus is located in the Eastern part of Jutland and is known as “the world’s smallest city” to the locals. It is Denmark’s second largest city and a cultural center with a wealth of museums and galleries. Every year in July there is a Jazz Festival, and in September you can experience the famed Århus Festival, one of Scandinavia’s largest cultural events.

Danhostel also offers contemporary conference facilities. In all, the hostel has 37 rooms with a total of 163 beds. There is free parking for cars and buses at the hostel. Peak season is during the summer. The hostel is open all year around apart from three weeks during the Christmas period. For more information visit www.aarhus-danhostel.dk

DALARNA

– the most Swedish region in Sweden Text and photos by Visit Dalarna

The colours of our Swedish flag are blue and gold, but really they ought to be green and red: green for the deep green pine forest, and red for the humble red cottage glowing against its edge. So wrote Sweden’s great national author August Strindberg, and nowhere else is this poetic description more appropriate than in the Dalarna region, frequently referred to as “the most Swedish” of all our landscapes. The signature red colour of cottages and timber buildings seen all over the Swedish countryside, but most frequently in the country’s central regions, actually originates from the more than 1,000-year-old Stora Kopparberg copper mine in Dalarna’s regional capital Falun – a Unesco World Heritage Site – where iron pigments are used to produce the “Falu red” calcamine paint, the colour which many foreign visitors name among their most powerful impressions of Sweden. Dalarna is famous for its scenic landscapes and its lively tradition of folk customs, celebrations and crafts. In Dalarna, the genuine folklore traditions are still very much a part of everyday life, and in particular of feasts and celebrations. The magnificently colourful regional folk costumes are proudly worn for festive occa-

sions by people of all ages, including children. The traditional Midsummer celebrations, with folk music, parades and dancing around one of Sweden’s foremost national symbols, the Maypole, are an exotic attraction, celebrated, unlike in the rest of Sweden, not only at the end of June but also through July. In the middle of Dalarna you find the beautiful Lake Siljan, famous for its singular blue colour – a nuance so particular that it has been given its own definition: Siljan blue. In Mora, you shouldn’t miss a visit to the magnificent museum home of Anders Zorn, Sweden’s national romantic master painter from the turn of the last century. In Sundborn near Falun is the home of Zorn’s contemporary friend, colleague and competitor, Carl Larsson and his wife Karin – a must-see for anyone with an interest in interior decorating and Swedish design and a main source of inspiration for historic design movements such as Swedish Grace and Swedish Modern. The village of Nusnäs is the home of the Dalacarlian horse, Sweden’s other chief national symbol, along with the Maypole. Here you can visit several small factories and see your own horse being hand painted in characteristic kurbitz flower

ornamentation. For an overview of the proud Dalacarlian folkloristic handicraft history and tradition, visit Dalarnas museum in Falun. Dalarna, in particular the region’s northwestern parts, also offers vast areas of untamed wilderness and deep forests teeming with large game such as elk, bear, wolf, wolverine and lynx, with plenty of enchanting scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, canoeing, whitewater rafting and first-class salmon and trout fishing. The major ski resorts Idre and Sälen comprise Sweden’s southernmost, most accessible and largest winter sports destination, renowned for their enormous array of skiing options, events and attractions for the entire family. Another attraction for the entire family is the Grönklitt Bear Park, where you can stroll along a clever system of trails and bridges, meeting bears, wolves, lynx and wolverines up close in their own natural environment. In Fulufjället National Park is Njupskär, Sweden’s largest waterfall, some 112 metres high, with a surrounding area of dramatic beauty. The waterfalls are no less spectacular in winter, when a massive shield of shimmering ice envelops the falling water masses.

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Meet the heaviest land animals in Europe at Avesta Wisentpark There is nothing else you feel than a huge respect when you are standing face to face with a wisent – also known as the European Bison. At Avesta Wisentpark you are allowed to stay so close to the animals, that you can almost hear them breathe. By Charlotte Ågren | Photo: Avesta Wisentpark

The animal, the heaviest surviving land animal in Europe, was becoming extinct at the beginning of the 20th Century. In 1919 the last free wisent in Europe was shot and by 1923 there were only 54 living animals in the world; it was classified as an endangered species in 1996. Avesta Wisentpark has had a huge impact on the breeding of the animal. The wisent first came to Avesta in 1939 when the entrepreneur Axel Ax Johnson decided to help the wisent. He got six animals from an animal park in Stockholm, and since then the wisent has been an important symbol for Avesta. 4,000 animals left in the world Today there are 4,000 wisents in the world

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and 28 of them are in Avesta Wisentpark, which is one of northern Europe’s most important breeding centres. Only this year, the park had four new calves. “Our main goal is to preserve the wisent and to get people to know more about this fascinating creature,” says Carina Emtebrink, Developer on the project. Over 30 hectares you can see the huge animals walk around and feed themselves with clover and grass – but too much clover is not good for them. The park was bought by the municipality in 2005 and opened to the public in June this year with 850 visitors the first day. The park has two old farmhouses that are kept the way they were over 100 years

ago. Here, in the old Barn Café, you can take a lunch break or a cup of coffee and chat with the friendly and helpful park staff. They offer guided tours for visitors and are more than happy to receive name suggestions for the forthcoming calves.

Facts about the Wisent: Body Length: 290 cm / 9.6 ft. Weight: 800-1,000 kg / 1,760-2,200 lb. Life span: Up to 27 years. The breeding season is August to September.

For further information visit: www.avestavisentpark.se

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Sjövillan – a pearl beside the sea By Charlotte Ågren | Photos: Sjövillan

A beautiful view over the blue ocean, a long beach and a well used promenade. This is what you find when you visit Sjövillan, a restaurant located next to Sweden’s sixth biggest lake, Siljan.

“People come here for the view, the food and our troubadour nights and many are surprised to find such a pearl here,” says Gudrun Johansson. The restaurant offers an interesting mix of delicious food from Italian, French and Swedish kitchens. “Our most popular dish is the fish stew and shrimp sandwich and of course our clams. They are perfect for both starters and main course,” says Gudrun.

the 19th century. The long jetty that extends 628m out into the water was also built around that time. Sit in front of the fireplace in the living room and drink a hot chocolate and chat

Open all year around

The surroundings really contribute to the continental atmosphere you find here, and this is where Gudrun Johansson built her long time dream three years ago. Together with chef Jonas Asp she runs this popular restaurant on the west coast.

The first thing you notice when you approach the building is the big glass windows that were built to bring in the light and to intensify the view you can enjoy from here. Inside, the design is very stylish and sober, but carefully planned not to compete with the beautiful view from the living room. The restaurant is named after the old building situated here at the end of

Tällberg - The essence of Sweden Lake Siljan lies like a mirror on a still summer’s day in the village of Tällberg in Dalarna, Sweden. This week men and women will gather here to celebrate midsummer. Women will wear the traditional Dalarna costumes and wreaths of flowers will decorate their hair. “To visit Dalarna without stopping by in Tällberg is like attending a wedding without seeing the bride,” says Anders Sandberg, a third generation hotel manager in Tällberg. “This is truly the essence of Sweden.” The maypole, decorated with birch leaves, arises next to the traditional red cottages. “The red colour used to be a luxury,” says Sandberg. “Many were painted in grey, but now most of them are red,” he says. This is perhaps a sign of new times, and the immense popularity of visiting Tällberg. Having experienced the worst recession in

decades, visitors from all over the world are now keen to experience something genuine. “People are increasingly seeking something that is not made up and fabricated,” Sandberg says. “This is not a built up theme park: what we offer is what has been here for decades. The youngest hotel is 50 years old, the oldest 100. They now provide comforts such as spas and suites but still fit into the heritage.”

That is why people are choosing to visit one of Tällberg’s eight hotels. All of them are integrated into the surroundings of Lake

for hours during the white winter. And in the summer you can enjoy a glass of wine on the big terrace and feel the warm summer sun on your skin. Visit the website: www.visitsjovillan.se

By Jonna Dagliden | Photo: Tällberg

Siljan and the unique cultural heritage. These include the Green hotel where traditional ingredients such as rhubarb and sourdough bread have all been locally produced. Villa Långbers offer a spectacular view over Lake Siljan, attracting artists and musicians, while Siljansgården and Klockargården offer cultural traditions. Here, visitors can take part in the many craft workshops including baking traditional flat bread, glass blowing and forging. The famous symbol for Sweden, the ‘Dala horse’, is made here and visitors can make their own version with some guidance. “One American woman said she wanted a ‘small souvenir’ – she ended up buying one for over 4000 kronor (£350),” Sandberg says. “I guess she wanted to bring a piece of Sweden back home.” For more information visit www.siljan.se

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Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard

Hotel of the month, Denmark:

Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard – Contemplation and well-being at Silkeborg forest Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard has Denmark’s biggest forest in its backyard and a string of lakes in the neighbourhood. Set in the more than 210 years old private park, a visit to this former health resort is full of well-being and selfindulgence in scenic Silkeborg. By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Hotel Gl. Skovridergaard

When the great Dane H.C. Andersen visited Silkeborg around 1850, he described the place as being the most picturesque landscape he had ever seen in the whole country. Silkeborg is undoubtedly the greenest lake district in Denmark. In the outskirts of the town, Denmark’s true treasure, a 224 square kilometres of woodland, rises big and green just behind Gl. Skovridergaard. With a stay at the hotel, everyone is given the opportunity to immerse themselves in this peaceful green oasis, to offset the stress of daily life and recreate themselves.

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“Unpretentious and relaxing are the words I would use to describe the atmosphere here. Our 68 rooms in different sizes are furnished with modern facilities such as Bang & Olufsen TV in all rooms, wireless internet. Our aim is to make the stay most comfortable for our guests and to give them many potential choices to make their stay just the way they want it,” hotel manager Margit Coulthard tells. Time to reflect and be spoilt Whether choosing a relaxing break or a holiday packed with activities, there is something to choose for everyone at Gl. Skovridergaard.

What about spoiling yourself with a massage, facial or sauna? Or how about learning a 2,500 year old yoga technique to keep you young forever? Or as the forest and lakes are just outside the gateway, why not let the hotel kitchen make you a picnic basket for your outing in the green nature? “Silkeborg allows diverse activities such as sailing, canoeing, playing golf or visiting museums. We would be happy to guide our guests to find the exact activities they are looking for. Our hotel has some offers as well. We have a Green Fee deal with a local golf club, for example. At Re-

ception our guests can borrow bicycles and get a route map for walking, running and cycling tours in Silkeborg. For those who need fresh air in the morning, we offer guided running tours in the forest. And during the summer we make barbeque as often as possible,” says the hotel manager. Gl. Skovridergaard’s own 210 year old well-maintained park holds opportunities for playing Clock Golf and petanque. On the other hand the loggia, pavilion, greenhouse and other cosy corners in the park offer the feet and mind a rest in pleasant surroundings. The hotel’s huge art collection containing original drawings by Hans Bendix and works of other famous artists is a true treat for the eyes and for the soul. Fuel for the brain The kitchen at Gl. Skovridergaard is known for its uncompromising standard when it comes to taste. Only fresh seasonal ingredients from local suppliers are likely to be used here, and the hotel takes pride in serving tasty, modern, light and nourishing food to boost the brain capacity and to keep everyone fresh throughout the day.

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Unpretentious and relaxing are the words I would use to describe the atmosphere at Gl. Skovridergaard

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Hotel manager Margit Coulthard

Teamwork between Gl. Skovridergaard and Kostkompagniet, a nutrition consultancy, has developed the concept. Margit Coulthard tells: “We work together with Kostkompagniet to make sure that our guests get nourishing food with the right nutritious composition in the right doses. This concept is especially beneficial for our seminar and conference guests, as they need to keep the energy depot full in order to concentrate and learn during a long day. We have never yet compromised on the culinary experience,” she explains.

houses modern conference facilities ranging up to five star quality. “We have spacious and ventilated halls with modern audio-visual equipment and many more facilities. To ensure a peaceful working environment, all conference rooms and meeting rooms are separated from the restaurants and other social areas. Our staff is able to provide high quality assistance prior to and during conferences,” Margit Coulthard explains. Lifetime memories Many happy occasions and lifetime memories have been celebrated at Gl. Skovridergaard. “Last year we had a Danish couple from London who were married in our hotel. We had a big group of wedding guests from London and all over Denmark staying here for a couple of days. That was a memorable experience for the guests and for us. We would like to host more parties of this kind,” she says.

Five star conference facilities Seminars, conferences, weddings and banquets can be arranged at Gl. Skovridergaard in beautiful surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is very attractive for business purposes as it

To learn more about Gl. Skovridergaard please visit www.glskov.dk

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Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Sjögården

Hotel of the month, Sweden:

Spoil yourself – and let Sjögården do the job If you ask a Swede who has been around in that oblong country, I bet most of them will describe the west coast as the most beautiful place in Sweden. By Charlotte Ågren | Photos: Sjögården

The third biggest island in Sweden is Orust in Bohuslän. The island is a municipality on the west coast that forms part of a lively archipelago. In this area, where you can play golf, go bicycling, take boat rides and do some fishing, you can also enjoy Sjögården – a well known hotel Spa and conference centre.

“Here at Sjögården stress is an unwelcome guest” Sjögården was originally a farm in the middle of the 18th century and was rebuilt a few times until Bengt Gustavsson bought it in 2003. The hotel has 53 rooms, many of them with a beautiful sea view. The cozy living room with its open fire-

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place and its grand piano, also has a terrace with a view over the nearby seaside. In the library you can select a book or a magazine of interest and read in the privacy of the room. No time for stress Sjögården offers both conferences for up to 120 people in a relaxing environment, and a 670m2 spa with a wide range of treatments. The Spa is the 20th member of “Swedish Spa hotels” which guarantees a high spa experience. You can enjoy the Spa with your partner – or why not with a group of friends in a private spa room with jacuzzi and sauna? “Here at Sjögården stress is an unwelcome guest,” says Bengt Gustavsson, CEO and owner of Sjögården.

Since the Spa opened, it has had many good reviews and many pleased visitors. Everything is due to the excellent service, the varied activities, the beautiful surroundings and the comfortable living. “Many people come here to combine seaside golf at one of Sweden’s best golf courses, Orust GK, with the spa experience at Sjögården,” says Bengt Gustavsson. After a long day of treatments, conference or adventure you can enjoy a nice meal in the restaurant. The food mixes inspiration from the sea and many of the dishes are typical of the west coast. You can enjoy wine, drinks or a range of Swedish beers and cider. Visit their website at www.sjogarden.se

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Scan Magazine | Travel | Biking Report from Norway

Biking report from Norway – If touring on a bike in Norway is your idea of fun, read on! Norway is famous for its fjords, nestling between steep hills. How steep, one finds out on a bike. The fact that Bergen, a harbor town, translates as “mountains”, gives a clue. By Jaana Tarma

Norway has an extensive cycle network zigzagging through forests, hidden meadows and mountain lakes. Its fabulously beautiful South coast is part of the North Sea Cycle Route, a 5,800 km ring meandering across seven countries. 55 brave souls have cycled it in one go, and I am in the company of Graham Wilson, 64, who is hell-bent on joining this exclusive club. His membership fee? Ten weeks of dedicated pedaling. Touring on a bike is an art of its own. Packing lightly is essential, so I have seen people cut their toothbrushes shorter to

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shave off a few grams. Don't even think of hitting the road without a toolkit, and a basic degree in puncture repairs and map reading! Getting wet, and being late and hungry is part of the appeal. On the plus side are unexpected views, birdsong, memorable local characters, a good night's sleep, and all the chocolate one can possibly eat. Our route is taking us from Bergen - even with a bike just three hours from Gatwick - to Larvik, birthplace of the explorer Thor Heyerdahl, where our roads will separate. Graham will unpack his Swedish dictio-

nary, and I will head towards the Oslo airport. This is day three of cycling, so we are still 700 km short of our goal. Unbeknownst to Graham, I have checked the bus schedules, just in case 100 km a day proves to be too much.

If you want to follow Graham's blog, go to www.cycle770.blogspot.com

The Norwegian Opera and Ballet – A masterpiece of style and culture By Emelie Krugly | Photos: The Norwegian Opera and Ballet

The Norwegian Opera and Ballet in Oslo recently celebrated two years in existence; despite being so new, it is already famous and award-winning.

construction started in 2003. The Opera won both the culture award at the World Architecture Festival in 2008 and the Mies van der Rohe EU award.

4.5 million visitors have already passed through the unique building in Bjørvika, central Oslo, at the head of the Oslofjord. The architects, Norwegian firm Snøhetta, won the international competition to design the opera house. Their ambition was to create a monumental building that was also somehow truly democratic; some describe it as “a marble mountain”. One of the team described how he was inspired by “the way you watch a giant ship move very slowly across the horizon.”

The Opera House is now Norway’s largest music and theatrical institution with 620 employees. Marketing and communications director Cathrine Pia Lund Grøholdt is proud to be a part of the team. “It is an amazing place to work in and a dream come true in many ways. Since the opening we have doubled our shows and audience, the response has been outstanding.”

The opera’s main auditorium has 1,364 seats, with 400 seats in the second largest auditorium. In the rehearsals room there are 200 seats. The building area is 38 500 m2. It took almost five years to build after

One thing Cathrine Pia Lund Grøholdt can’t stress enough is the importance of the Opera House being for all people and not only opera fanatics: it is for all the Norwegian people and citizens of the world. “To celebrate this, in April last year, the general public were invited to watch Carmen on a giant screen on the roof of

the opera house with great success – around 7,000 people showed up,” she says. Coming soon this year will be Around the World in 80 Days, based on Jules Verne’s famous novel; its world premiere was on 21 May. “We are hoping that this will become an annual tradition. There are also plans to screen by broadcasting into local cinemas, expanding their audience in a revolutionary way to encompass as much of Norway as possible.” Up and coming performances, that Cathrine Pia Lund Grøholdt warmly recommends, are Tosca, an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini and Lulu, by the composer Alban Berg. For more information visit: www.operaen.no

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Scan Magazine | Travel | OperaKvarteret in Oslo

Work, rest and play for the cultured in Oslo Oslo’s new OperaKvarteret building development is set to become a business, cultural and residential hub for the city. Right slap bang in the middle of Oslo, and near the Opera House, is a stunning new building development, known as OperaKvarteret. Construction of this sophisticated array of modern office, retail and residential accommodation, eventually comprising 12 separate buildings, began in 2006, with work on track for a final completion date in 2015. By 2013 up to 10,000 people will work in the area, with thousands more living in the 350 apartments onsite. Paul Lødøen is CEO of Oslo S Utvikling AS, the proprietors of the OperaKvarteret development. He stresses OperaKvarteret’s location as a central reason for the area’s attractiveness. Lødøen says:“We are right in the very centre of Oslo, close to the main station and

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other transport links.” This means that people travelling to OperaKvarteret can leave their cars at home, if they want, and use Oslo’s tram, bus or subway network to reach their destination. The sea-front location means that they can even arrive by ferry. The area was previously owned by the railway and harbour authorities, and had been most recently used as a major lumber storage facility. The location and communication possibilities that had in the past made it attractive for this activity, now mean it is an ideal centre for modern living. Exciting urban life So, who is moving into this exciting new area? The answer is: everyone! With the aim of creating a vibrant 24-hour urban environment, there will be international companies, shopping, restaurants and cafes, alongside cultural activities and the 350 residential apartments.

By Ian Welsh | Photos: OperaKvarteret

Lødøen says: “We have 10,000 square metres of space for retailers, restaurants and cafes. We are now working very intensively to attract an exciting mix of outlets to the development so that the area is attractive for shopping and dining. We’ve been surveying the people who are already working in OperaKvarteret – and the companies that are going to be moving in – as to the sort of shopping they would like.” The businesses that have been attracted to set up their Oslo headquarters in OperaKvarteret include global accountancy and business services giants PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte. In addition, Norway’s leading bank DnBNOR and the pension and insurance company KLP will also be moving in. Lødøen says: “We are creating a new CBD business district for Oslo.” But this is not just a business district, something Lødøen stresses, highlighting in particular the new Oslo Art Hall that is

For more information visit: www.operakvarteret.no/eng

part of the development and where there will be many cultural activities. “When you look at the Opera area and a little bit beyond – it’s one of the few areas in Europe where there are so many cultural activities next to a business centre,” Lødøen says. In addition to the nearby Opera House, the new Edvard Munch museum will be located nearby. “We’re also next to the foundations of the very oldest part of Oslo. And a history of culture museum is planned here too,” Lødøen says. Design by Barcode The principle design concept for the OperaKvarteret buildings is taken from barcodes – the everyday code of lines and spaces scanned at the checkout in shops and stores. Lødøen says: “This means that the buildings have an element of ‘stripes’ in their design just like a retail barcode. You can see through the buildings from the rest of the city and the sea.” The OperaKvarteret development has had to work within a number of Oslo city strict statutory sightline requirements meaning “we have a diverse range of building heights,” Lødøen says. Reinforcing the concept of diversity, different architects have been contracted to design each

building, and they have been constructed using a range of contrasting materials and colours. “Even though the design and construction principles have remained the same, there is an exciting diversity in the finished buildings,” Lødøen explains. As you’d expect from a high-specification modern development, a low environmental impact features highly in the design. Lødøen highlights that all the heating for the buildings uses the naturally stored warmth in sea water. “A heat exchanger takes the heat from the water to warm the buildings in the winter and reverses the process in the summer, using the relative coolness of seawater to regulate the temperature effectively,” he says. In addition, all the air conditioning controls are decentralised so they only operate when people are in specific areas of the buildings, making the system highly efficient. The OperaKvarteret development is purposely designed to be as pedestrianfriendly as possible. There is a large basement area underneath the entire site. Trucks and vans dealing with all deliveries and waste, arrive and leave from below the buildings. And all car parking facilities are likewise located underground. “There

is little or no traffic between the buildings,” Lødøen comments. Cultural attractions Cultural activities, along with excellent shopping, are proving attractive to the new and future residents of OperaKvarteret. The luxury residential apartments are available in units with one, two, three or four bedrooms. Many have spectacular views of the city and the harbour, and all are finished to the highest specification. Lødøen says: “We’ve completed 53 apartments, and the demand has been high with 48 of them already sold. Our customers are attracted to the vibrant urban lifestyle in this area. They tend to be young professionals – and we are building kindergarten facilities so that families can grow up in the quarter.” Others attracted to apartments in the development are business executives, who can work in Oslo during the week and then take advantage of OperaKvarteret’s excellent transport links to travel home for the weekend. But with the stunning location, and the Opera House nearby, surely the temptation will be to stay in town and enjoy all that OperaKvarteret has to offer.

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Scan Magazine | Food | The Scandinavia Show

The Scandinavia Show

Nordic food & drink inspired by nature - Come taste the difference On the 9-10 October 2010, please listen to the grumbling in your tummy, and make your way to the Olympia Conference Centre in Kensington, London, for a taste and a tipple of the best Scandinavian produce and brands out there. You will not be disappointed by the wide range of exhibitors, as there will be something for everyone, from Norwegian waffles for those with a real sweet tooth to Finnish vodka for the thirsty liquor connoisseur.

Photo: Jarlsberg

By Nia Kajastie

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Scan Magazine | Food | The Scandinavia Show

Finlandia Classic

Scan Magazine is the proud organizer of The Scandinavia Show, a unique showcase of Nordic expertise in the fields of fashion, food, design and travel. There are numerous brands that are already flying the flag for Scandinavian workmanship and innovation, but this show will give another boost and a lot of media exposure for a whole new batch of exquisite exports, with some internationally renowned names sprinkled in between. You just cannot miss out on this opportunity to experience the best of the best that Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland have to offer. For the Foodies Scandinavian food and drink is wellknown for being fresh and fragrant, with a lot of natural ingredients and flavours. The influences are often drawn straight from nature, and the flavours also represent this ideal. For Nordic food newbies, the show should be an exciting experience, and for the ex-pats it should be like a piece of home transported right to your doorstep. Michael Boaler, Brand Manager for Finlandia Vodka, wants to promote this same concept: “Finlandia represents all that is pure about Finland – from our locally sourced ingredients to the nature from which we are born.” Another very Scandinavian trait is the importance of healthy ingredients, which is very much interlinked with the natural origin of the produce. “With Scandinavian cuisine and the Nordic diet at the forefront

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of the British consumer’s mind, we look forward to seeing a range of visitors at the event, enthused by the exciting and healthy lifestyle of all our Northern European neighbours,” says Matt Levett, Marketing Executive of Norseland. “We will also have the chance to let visitors try our range of fantastic cheeses and get feedback.”

and drink, and the opportunity to buy more, if the fancy takes you. However, it is not all purely about product promotion, as The Scandinavia Show is also about bringing people together. Revd.Torbjørn Holt, Rector and Senior Chaplain of The Norwegian Church in London, also wants to set the right kind of atmosphere: “We will give a glimpse of life and hospitality at the Norwegian Church, inform about our work and give visitors a chance to try the world-famous Norwegian waffles.” So get ready to hear a mix of Nordic languages and smell the sweet scent of Scandinavian cooking right in the middle of London.

Promoting Brand Scandinavia The specific foods and brands that Scandies really love are an integral part of Scandinavian identity and culture. There are some ‘Marmites’ among them, of course, such as salmiakki (salty liquorice) which is one of those ‘love it or hate it’ products. But most of the food is very accessible to everyone. Lynne Dickens, Marketing Consultant for Danish Food Direct, talks about the impact of their part of the exhibition: “We are bringing in some fantastic new products to launch at the show, many of which are extremely nutritious and equally delicious. Hopefully there will be plenty of visitors who have never tried it before and will become converts from that moment on, as well as Scandinavians who will be delighted to find so many home comforts available here in the UK.” The different food exhibitors include Danish Food Direct, Danish Microbreweries, Finlandia Vodka, Norseland, The Norwegian Church in London, Scandinavian Kitchen and Totally Swedish, and they will be offering samples of Scandinavian food

Scandinavian food & drink exhibitors at the show include: Danish Food Direct: www.danishfooddirect.co.uk Danish Microbreweries: www.95PercentDanish.co.uk Finlandia Vodka: www.finlandia.com Norseland: www.jarlsberg.co.uk The Norwegian Church in London: www.sjomannskirken.no/london Scandinavian Kitchen: www.scandikitchen.co.uk Totally Swedish: www.totallyswedish.com

For more information on the show, please visit: www.scandinaviashow.co.uk

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Restaurant Koefoed

Restaurant of the month, Denmark:

Restaurant Koefoed in the heart of Copenhagen with the soul of Bornholm In Restaurant Koefoed, located in the center of Copenhagen, you can sense, and get a taste of, the sunny island Bornholm. Traditional Danish dishes with a modern twist made with Bornholm-based food ingredients have been a big success at Restaurant Koefoed since it opened its doors in November 2006 By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Restaurant Kofoed

Restaurant Koefoed knows the art of cooking good, traditional food – and it knows where to get the best quality ingredients to do so. Situated in the heart of Copenhagen, near Kongens Nytorv, the restaurant serves a small but exquisite selection of traditional Danish food with great tastes, created with carefully selected raw materials from the sunny island of Bornholm. This is not just something we say. The restaurant has received great reviews and it has been highly rated by the Danish food critics. The fact that Guide Michelin rec-

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ommends this place tells more than any words. Scan Magazine talked to the owner Michael Rønnebæk-Rørth to find out what special ingredients he put together to create this successful restaurant from the very first day. Taste of Bornholm, taste of quality Restaurant Koefoed gets the cockerels and plaice, mulberries and figs and most of its other foodstuff from Bornholm. “To cook a tasty plate of food you have to add high quality ingredients to make a difference. This is why we chose to look to

the east of the Baltic Sea to find the finest produce and raw materials on Bornholm,” the restaurant owner says, and he explains why: “On this island you will find a climate like no other place in the whole of Scandinavia. Its salty soil and sunlit fields give the best conditions to grow vegetables and crops that give the food a rich taste. Our suppliers are excellent craftsmen who respect the products and who love their work. You can taste this difference in our food.”

Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Restaurant Koefoed

Every two months the menu is changed at Restaurant Koefoed to optimize the use of seasonal ingredients. To ensure consistent food quality and to make the most out of the ingredients, Michael RønnebækRørth has set up a simple menu with few choices.

Simplicity and elegance are the keywords Simplicity is the thread that keeps appearing in every little thing at Restaurant Koefoed; the website, the menu and the interior design, to name a few. Only a few elements were chosen to decorate the interior, which give such a bright and elegant look to this basement restaurant. The white walls, fresh flowers, white tablecloths and curtains to separate diners who ask for intimacy are all simple and clear choices which make the setting nice and cosy . Bornholm’s culinary ambassador in Copenhagen Michael Rønnebæk-Rørth is a person of clear mind with clear ideas. One of his ideas is to ensure that his staff explore the rocky island of Bornholm within the first

“

I just do what I love to do and what I am best at. It is that simple

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Michael Rønnebæk-Rørth

three months of being employed. They have the opportunity to get out there and see, feel, sense and taste Bornholm. Only then do they acquire the right sense of the restaurants’ soul and have a relationship to the food on the plate, he believes. This restaurateur’s interpretation of regional food and respect for food produce from the sunny island was honored last year. “As the only place outside the region, Restaurant Koefoed became a member of Regional Food Culture Bornholm for promoting its heritage products and food culture. We are proud to be Bornholm’s ambassador in Copenhagen,” Michel Rønnebæk-Rørth explains. Driven by customer satisfaction Michael Rønnebæk-Rørth started his career in the restaurant business as a hotel dishwasher in Bornholm when he was

only 12 years old. At 33 years old today he still enjoys working in this field, both as a restaurateur and as a skilled waiter in his own restaurant. “Koefoed is very close to my heart. In the beginning I owned the restaurant with a partner and we made a few mistakes. To get back on the right track I bought his share of it and since then I have run the place with my wife Marie RønnebækRørth. After she joined the team I was released from administrative duties, and she made me concentrate on other important issues such as hosting and pleasing my customers. If my guests go home with a happy tummy and a happy mind, only then I am satisfied. This is my drive,” Michael Rønnebæk-Rørth says.

To learn more about Restaurant Koefoed please visit the website www.restaurant-koefoed.dk

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Zaika

Restaurant of the month, Sweden:

Zaika – the Art of Taste Few things are more satisfying than a beautifully prepared Indian meal. The traditional Indian cuisines vary from region to region but what all of them have in common are the colourful spices, incredible aromas and extraordinary cooking methods. At the luxurious Indian restaurant Zaika, which has been a new and exotic addition to the Gothenburg restaurant world since 2008, cooking is more of an art form than anything else. By Sara Schedin | Photos: Zaika

“Indian food for me is something beyond just food. It's about love and it's something you create from your heart,” says Bavan Ahluwalia, who runs Zaika together with his brother Ricky.

fied building engineer, came from India to Stockholm around 40 years ago. He began helping out at a restaurant and after a while he was asked if he could cook something from his homeland.

Their father opened the first Indian restaurant in Sweden in 1971 and since then the family has run restaurants in both Stockholm and Gothenburg with great success.

Even though Zaika, which is situated a stone's throw from the big parade street Avenyn, has only been around for two years the Ahluwalia family has several years of experience in the restaurant business.

“It was difficult for my father to find the right spices for his dishes. There were no Indian restaurants in Sweden in the beginning of the 1970s and no one really knew anything about the Indian cuisine. My father had to travel to different health food stores to find the spices that he needed,” says Bavan.

Food for kings and maharajahs

From India with love Bavan and Ricky’s father, who is a quali-

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The food at Zaika is mainly from the north Indian cuisine Nawabi Dawat which is famous for its rich flavours and beautifully prepared dishes. The chefs, who all have been trained at five star Indian hotels, are from the northern parts of India and their culinary lineage can be

traced back to their grandfathers and beyond. “It is tradition in India to follow in your father’s footsteps,” says Bavan. “The food that our chefs make is the same food that their ancestors once made for their kings and maharajahs.” High quality ingredients and beneficial spices are key in the restaurant's kitchen. The food is prepared according to ancient Indian culinary traditions which put an emphasis on creating harmony within the body. All the spices used at Zaika are directly imported from India to guarantee authentic flavours. “Many think that Indian food always has to be very hot and spicy but it all depends on the dish and how skilled the person making it is. It's about creating the right balance between the different spices,” says Bavan. Authentic tandoor oven At the restaurant they use an authentic tandoor oven which is essential to have

when making proper Indian food. Charcoal is used to fire the oven, which enhances the flavour of the food. Zaika's extensive menu offers a great variety of different dishes suited to both vegetarians and meat lovers. “My personal favorite on the menu is Sikandri Raan-e-Zaika which is whole leg of baby lamb, marinated in rum and a special blend of spices and then grilled over low heat in the tandoor,” says Bavan. The open kitchen gives the guests a chance to see the chefs at work and how carefully they plan each meal on the menu.The dining room is beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you are in a grand restaurant in New Delhi. The restaurant can serve up to 80 people and the terrace seats 20.

sums up the essence of the restaurant’s cuisine. “Zaika is something you say after you've been treated to an amazing meal and you want to express how wonderful the flavours and the aroma were. You say zaika to honour the chef,” says Bavan. During the short period the restaurant has been open it has grown to be known among many as one of the best Indian restaurants in Sweden and several exclusive hotels in Gothenburg have shown interest in collaborating with Zaika. “Our family is truly passionate about food which I think shows in the food we serve,” says Bavan.

The Art of Taste Enjoying the food and watching the chefs in the kitchen, it is easy to understand why the Ahluwalia brothers chose to name their restaurant Zaika, which means “the art of taste”. The word really

Visit them at www.zaika.se or book a table by calling +4631165077

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Cornelius Restaurant

Restaurant of the month, Norway:

Cornelius Seafood Restaurant, Bjorøy It started with a love story, continued with a little bit of luck, and turned into what some critics have called "the best restaurant in the whole of Norway". Cornelius Restaurant on Bjorøy outside Bergen is a Mecca for seafood lovers, nautical fans and anyone who has a soft spot for breathtaking views. By Linnea Dunne | Photos: Cornelius Restaurant

It is a busy day at the Cornelius Restaurant. The restaurant is fully booked given the 250 guests arriving on the ferry from Bergen, 90 of whom have asked to take part in a talk with the two owners. This package deal is one of the many things that make this islet gem unique. This is more than a restaurant: it is a day out, as sommelier Fredrik Molin explains. “After a half-hour journey through a beautiful fjord landscape, the guests arrive at the islet and are greeted with a glass of champagne,” he enthuses. Some meet the owners who share funny anecdotes from the past, while others mingle and take in the overwhelming scenery. The

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highlight is a three-course meal of the very best of fresh-by-the-second seafood.

“It is this menu-less concept

that makes us unique. And the stunning location of course, the surrounding fjords.

”

Sounds amazing, doesn't it? But this is only a modest version of the truth. In addition to all of the above, guests can watch, on widescreen projectors in the restaurant, how staff go diving to fetch the seafood they will later serve. Guided by the wine connoisseur himself, they can

also enter the exclusive wine cellar, taste different wines and, with advice from the sommelier, choose one that will go with their meal. It all started when third-generation oyster farmer, aquaculture enthusiast and current co-owner Alf Roald Sætre returned from a more-or-less failed salmon farming venture in America, wanting to set up an oyster business in his home country. When he found the perfect spot and realised that it was taken, he set eyes on the owner's daughter, Kari. Feeding her sea urchins and oysters, known to have an aphrodisiac effect, he slowly but surely won her heart – and with her the islet.

Having established the restaurant – named after his grandfather Cornelius Sætre – in 2003, thanks to a bank novice who gave him the loan which all the other banks had refused, Alf Roald Sætre is today living the dream. Together with seafood specialist Odd-Einar Tufteland, who runs the kitchen, he proudly serves up sea urchins, oysters and other delicacies to hundreds of customers every day. In addition to the modern yet charming premises on the islet, Cornelius Restaurant has also become the first ever socalled sail away restaurant in the country. The idea is to deliver fresh first-class seafood for yachtsmen to take with them as they sail away, and the menu contains everything from lobster to crayfish – all subject to availability in local waters, of course. “We work with a meteorological concept,” says Molin. “Therefore, the customers don’t know what they’re going to eat until they get here.” He describes how the weather gets to decide: on a cold and windy day, a comforting shellfish soup or stew might be on the non-existent menu and the restaurant will be decorated accordingly with blankets and candles. If the

sea offers mussels (and with plenty of divers amongst the staff, he really means it when he says fresh-by-the-second seafood), mussels are what the guests get. Having specialised in food and wine at university, Molin is particularly passionate about the current development and extension of the wine cellar. With pride in his voice he announces that there is no wine menu – yet the cellar holds over 200 wines. “It is this menu-less concept that makes us unique. And the stunning location of course, the surrounding fjords.” We cannot help but think that there is a lot that is special about Cornelius Restaurant. Picturing Sætre and Tufteland as

• Bergen to Bjorøy return by boat, plus meteorological three-course meal: 775 NOK per person. • ‘Holmen Spesial’: Bergen to Bjorøy return by boat, talk on seafood, samples of different foods from our tanks and aquariums, and meteorological threecourse meal: 975 NOK per person. • The boat leaves Bryggen in Bergen at

they welcome their guests, we can almost smell the sea and sense the touch of aphrodisiac in the air. On top of that, this luxurious experience comes across as a real bargain, considering that most people would pay a lot more just to watch divers at work. Our sommelier thinks it is pretty simple. “Everything is adapted to suit the expectations and experiences here. It really is the perfect place for any special occasion.” If it is true what they say, that this is one of the best restaurants in the whole of Norway, living up to guests’ expectations is not going to be an easy task. But then again, maybe Alf Roald Sætre was onto something when he first set eyes on the islet, years ago. We just might think so.

6pm every evening and returns at 10.30 pm or 11.30 pm. • Always book in advance to join the boat from Bryggen. • Sail away menu available upon request, with lobster, crayfish, shrimps, mussels, crab etc. Prices vary. • For more information, visit www.cornelius-restaurant.no

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Scan Magazine | Food | Wine

Putting Grenache on the map Grenache is one of those grapes that you already know, though you probably just don’t realise it yet. As the most widely planted red grape variety in the world it does a good job of keeping its identity under wraps, particularly in France where it is uncommon to see any grape variety on the label. Instead, it is frequently found to be a team player, intermingling with varieties such as Syrah/Shiraz and Mouvedre in areas such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape, where it often makes up the majority of the blend and expresses the local terroir better than any other Rhone varietal. You could think of it as the engine of the motor car – without it you just have the chassis and the car won’t get very far. Its lesser known relations, Grenache gris and Grenache blanc, produce delicious white wines, again in blends, all around the French Mediterranean. But it’s important to remember that this grape’s native home is Spain, where it is

By Ray O’Connor

better known as Garnacha. Such are the impressive qualities of the grape that when the world’s most famous wine critic, Robert Parker Jr., presented a tasting to 600 people last year in Rioja, it was Garnacha wines he presented, not the famous Tempranillo grape of the region. El Chapparal de Vega Sindoa 2008, Nekeas, Navarra, Spain A nice touch of menthol on the nose followed by gorgeous flavours of black and red fruits. This is a lean wine with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Try chilling this one down before drinking.

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The areas in which it grows in Europe provide warm days and long sunlight hours which are ideal for helping the grape reach its full maturity. You’ll find a similar climate in parts of Australia where bush vines dating back to the 19th century are still producing incredible wines. Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun 2005, Domaine Duseigneur par Philippe Faure-Brac This beautifully aromatic wine manages to capture the character of the vineyard through its ecofriendly viticulture. Rustic, black fruits are present on both nose and palate with a superbly balanced finsh (60% Grenache, 40% Syrah).

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Scan Magazine | Columns | Humour

IS IT JUST ME...

By Mette Lisby

Who can’t help being in awe over new gadgets? My husband and I were both duly impressed when we got our new IPhones, capable of receiving e-mails, going on Skype and serving as GPS. What captivated my husband most was not the vast abundance of practical services. It was a Star Wars application, that allowed him to use the phone as a lightsaber (!) providing sound effects, so it sounded like he was fighting in the real Star Wars (you know, the real universe from the fictional movie) with real lightsabers (because they ARE real). “AWESOME,” he yelled while jumping around in the kitchen, fighting the dark force with his IPhone. (See this is where women tend to overcomplicate men: we assume they are highly complex individuals with loads of emotional luggage, providing them with various excuses to watch porn, when in reality they just want a part in Star Wars.)

OPTIMISM

Summer, and especially the bank holidays of summer, are great for bringing out one of the finest qualities of the British people. The quality I’m talking about is their unwavering and admirable sense of optimism. During a summer bank holiday, a British person will rise from his or her bed, full of hopefulness. If he or she has a family, this will be promptly stuffed inside a car. Also stuffed inside the car will be more provisions than needed for a space

But no matter how impressed we are with IPhones, Smartphones and regular mobile phones, the harsh reality is that deep down we don’t trust them. “Really, Mette? How can you say that?” Well, I am glad you asked. I base this theory on the level of decibel we use when involved in a conversation via mobile. I’m particularly prone to notice this, because I live with a condominium in my backyard, and a lot of its residents stand on their balconies when chatting on their phones. “Chatting” is probably the wrong word. YELLING EXTREMELY LOUDLY is more appropriate. And it is throughout the whole conversation. Maybe they feel THEY HAVE TO SPEAK LOUD FOR THE MOBILE PHONE ITSELF TO CATCH IT FOR FURTHER TRANSMISSION. We all speak significantly louder when we are on mobiles. Because in our hearts of hearts we don’t

trust the mobile phone to be capable of its core function. Several features support our mistrust: it’s small, it has no wires. And… it can do pretty much everything else. Seriously – who really believes that you can carry out conversations through a light saber? Mette Lisby is Denmark’s leading female comedian. She invites you to laugh along with her monthly humour columns. Since her stand-up debut in 1992, Mette has hosted the Danish versions of “Have I Got News For You” and “Room 101”. Mette currently lives in London.

By Maria Smedstad

mission. After this, the said car will be swiftly driven to the nearest motorway. Where it will stop. And stay, for the next 8 hours, wedged inside gridlock hell. This exact thing happened during the last bank holiday weekend and, in fact, most bank holiday weekends proceeding it throughout history. But it won’t stop anyone from doing it again. The Brits are assured in their conviction that next time everyone else will think of something else to do, leaving the motorways/the fun-parks/ Cornwall clear. If there is no family to think of, a British person will put on a pair of flip flops, head to the supermarket and purchase an obscene amount of alcohol and dubiously sourced frozen meat products. This will be lugged in plastic bags to the nearest outdoor space available. Parks will turn into something that closely resembles the Great Smog of 1952, the air clogged solid with smoke from single-use barbeques, burning tidy, black squares into the grass.

And then the optimism suddenly pays off – the sun comes out! Delighted, the Brits will throw their clothes off. Last summer they did just this, and burnt to a viciously red crisp. Just like they did the year before that, and the one before that, and so on. But – the Brit will cheerfully argue – this year everything will be just fine!

Maria Smedstad moved to the UK from Sweden in 1994. She received a degree in Illustration in 2001, before settling in the capital as a freelance cartoonist, creating the autobiographical cartoon Em. She writes a column on the trials and tribulations of life as a Swede in the UK.

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Not all over for Capital Gains By Paul Corren, Corren Troen

Many of us were awaiting the emergency budget with some trepidation. Whilst the medicine was certainly handed out in good measure, the much talked about capital gains tax changes were perhaps less painful than expected. One of the main changes to capital gains tax was the increase in rate of tax payable for higher rate tax payers. Where the taxable income and gains are below the upper limit of the income tax basic rate band (£37,400 for 2011), the existing rate of 18% will apply. Gains will be calculated net of available capital losses and the annual exemption, and the new 28% rate will apply to gains above that limit. Those who are non UK domiciled and paying the remittance basis charge will pay a flat rate of 28%, regardless of their taxable income or gains. This increase will affect a number of our Scandinavian clients who have opted to be taxed on the remittance basis. It is also likely to affect those who own second homes in the UK when they are eventually sold.

A more positive change to come out of the budget was the increase in the lifetime limit of entrepreneurs’ relief. Entrepreneurs’ relief is a relief from capital gains tax for gains arising on the disposal of a business. It currently provides for a rate of 10% capital gains tax for qualifying business assets, up to a lifetime limit of £2 million. This limit has now been increased from £2 million to £5 million, which will no doubt be welcomed by many of our clients with UK businesses, which they plan to sell at some point. For those people who can benefit from offshore trusts, the capital gains tax charge on certain capital distributions is increased by 10% for each year between realisation of the gain and distribution. This is therefore entirely reliant on the individual’s position but the maximum rate (reached after a six year gap) will now be 44.8% as opposed to the 28.8% it has been.

The above changes will no doubt receive a mixed reaction from our many Scandinavian clients. If you would like to discuss how these changes may affect you, please contact Paul Corren or Liz Kristensen at Corren Troen on 0207 592 8900.

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Scan Business | International Services | Legal

Business challenges and legal services across the UK–Norwegian border It could be said that businesses in the UK and in Norway speak different legal ‘languages’. England and Wales speak a common law language and Norway speaks a civil law language. When bringing businesses together across borders, legal guidance is advisable in order to understand these legal differences. Some Norwegian related law firms specialise in providing legal advice to businesses and handling transactions across these two borders. Scan Magazine spoke to a few of them about their expertise and experience. By Tharrsica Kankesan

When we talk about doing business across borders, it can mean entering unknown territories within legislation, business law and culture. It can be complex and it can be challenging. Without any legal guidance, businesses could be faced with quite unexpected surprises and nasty pitfalls. We therefore asked a few law firms how businesses across the UK–Norwegian border can prepare themselves when entering the market in the other country. Be prepared to be patient Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS is one of Norway’s leading commercial law firms. Its Resident Partner in the London office, Lars Eirik Gåseide Røsås, tells us:

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“Contracts are drafted differently in these two countries because the legal frameworks are different. Norway’s legal system is based on Civil law, and most of the business contract decisions are based on those laws. In the UK, the legal system is based on Common law, meaning that here you have to work out all the details in the contract one by one with your partner and get an agreement on each of them. It is time consuming and a Norwegian will be tested for his patience here,” he tells. Thommessen law firm has been serving its clients from its London office for 26 years. The client base has changed over the years as the law firm, from being an intermediary for Norwegian clients be-

tween English and Norwegian law, has now turned to be the Norwegian legal adviser to larger international clients focusing on international transactions. Get a legal adviser first Another Norwegian law firm, Advokatfirma Varjag AS based in Sandvika in Norway, provides a different kind of legal service to business clients. It specialises in the formation of both Norwegian and British limited companies. Varjag has lots of experience dealing with UK-Norwegian businesses, as it helps set up approximately 600-700 companies every year, and is also the company secretary for around 2,000 limited companies in the UK.

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“Get proper legal advice before entering any deal,” is the message from Eirik Auslid at Advokatfirma Varjag. “What we experience most of the time is that businesses close the deal first and then they start thinking about registration, tax rules, employee contracts and other practical things, the day before they have to start. We solve all these issues and provide a same day delivery in these cases, but it would be much better to seek legaI advice at the very beginning. They will save a lot of energy and effort by doing so,“ he explains.

navians discuss 25 different things about a deal with an Englishmen, and he listens and he does not disagree at any point, that does not necessarily mean a yes to the deal. That might just be the simple fact, that he has listened and now he has to think about it. So when you think you have an agreement, make sure of it,” Per Troen advises. Consider the law changes when renewing Lena M. M. von Finckenhagen is a partner at McGuireWoods London LLP, and a fully qualified advocate and solicitor in Norway,

Sweden, England and Wales. She has handled a wide range of cross-border matters. Her experience with smaller businesses is that they often leave legal advice until very late in business negotiations. “Smaller businesses tend to forget or neglect the fact that legal advice from the start is important. It is regrettable that many of them only contact a legal adviser at the last minute before renewing a contract. By the time, some of the laws could have changed, and it could complicate their future business,” she says.

Make sure that the deal is done Per Troen, partner in CorrenTroen, an Anglo-Nordic specialist law firm based in London, agrees with Eirik Auslid. The companies must take contact with a competent local professional to assist them in legal issues, he says. “When Englishmen talk to us Scandinavians, they think we are good in English, which we cannot deny. But that does not make us experts in understanding complicated laws written in English. It has to be done by a professional, who knows the specific area well,” he points out. And there is one more important thing to be aware of, he says: “When we Scandi-

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Scan Business | Profile | Autorental

Eco-labeled and low-cost used cars for hire at Autorental Renting used cars can save you money and at the same time be an environment-friendly choice. In Denmark, Zealandbased Autorental has chosen to rent used cars to reduce its carbon footprint and to give economic rental value to its customers By Tharrsica Kankesan extra charges. Autorental values the personal service very highly.

Autorental takes pride in renting used cars which have passed environmental tests and have proven their eco-viability. “At Autorental we take responsibility to reduce air pollution as much as we can. We believe that used cars can be greener than new cars if we consider the amount of carbon footprint a manufacturing process produces. Our conclusion, based on our own calculations is, that used cars are a better choice for us,” the owner Henrik Støvring says. Customers are the ones who benefit from Autorental’s environmental concern. Compared to other car hire services, the rental costs at Autorental are very low. In addition, the prices are calculated on the basis of customers’ specific needs, mean-

“As one of few, we offer 24 hour rental, which means if someone books a one day rental starting 12 AM today the car is their’s for the next 24 hours. Other places they will have to pay for two days for this rental,” Henrik Støvring explains. Autorental has offices near Kastrup airport, in Copenhagen city, Greve and Næstved. Christine Støvring, Manager, The Autorental Group

ing they would not have to pay a single extra penny for an unused service or hidden

Go Digital or Die I’m sure many of you, like me, raised before the age of the personal computer, haven’t found it easy keeping up with so many emerging technologies, not to mention facilities like Facebook, LinkedIn or other professional online networks, let alone the newer techniques of blogging and Tweeting. (But did you know ‘women over 50’ is the fastest growing Facebook demographic?) When Goodwille started in 1997 we didn’t even have e-mail. It’s hard to imagine now how on earth we managed to do business. After a year we invested in a standalone computer exclusively for e-mails plus a person charged with checking for mails every day! Here at Goodwille we have always striven to be on top of technology. So, when Hyper Island came to us as a client and told us how the digital world might affect our future, Daniel and I decided to attend one of their New York courses together with 20 creative directors of large American agencies. It was mind blowing! Before that three-day course I was cer-

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tain I couldn’t afford the time for Facebook or LinkedIn. Needless to say I am now not only on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, I have a blog called “Go Digital or Die”! So what made me sign up to cyberspace? First, I hate not being part of interesting new things. Second, being a social animal, I can see that this is where the future is. I’m still on the fence about some of the ways these spaces work, for example I still feel embarrassed about “writing on the wall” for all to see. And I find some of the language tricky, often short and curt. On Facebook, when I follow my children and their friends’ messages, I think – who really wants to know this? Or, what’s so funny? (Though it’s fascinating to follow them and to begin to understand their different ways of communicating.) LinkedIn I find increasingly useful in following business acquaintances without constantly having to update my databases. The idea behind my blog is to share my developing digital experiences. I had hoped to update

To find out more about Autorental’s offers and services please visit www.autorental.dk

By Annika Goodwille it every day. Such a difficult resolution! I’m now convinced that if you don’t go digital you’ll die! I’m fortunate to have been given a glimpse into the future and I can see that Goodwille needs to be seriously into cyberspace. So, no more excuses – we are into digital action!

Blog: godigitalordie.blogspot.com Twitter: @agoodwille Email: annikaa@goodwille.co.uk LinkedIn: Annika Aman-Goodwille Facebook: Annika Åman Goodwille

Scan Business | News | Chambers of Commerce

Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce Summer is upon us and we all know what that means! Beach adventures, barbeques and patio beers – if the weather allows, that is! But for the DUCC it means it is time to get the rest of 2010’s programme settled and we sure have some great events for you to get involved in! We would, in particular, like to draw your attention to the Joint Nordic Event on 8 September 2010 revolving around the issue of “Europe and the Sovereign Debt Crisis”. On this occasion, we have the pleasure of welcoming the Danish Minister for Economic and Business Affairs, Brian Mikkelsen, the CEO of ATP, Lars Rohde, as well as CEO & President of Varma, Matti Vuorio. At the end of the speeches there will be a Q&A session – an ideal way to have your questions answered by professionals. Seats will be limited at this event so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

As to the more informal gatherings, we will be visiting a few new venues over the summer for our Nordic Thursday Drinks. July will be at the Sanctum Soho Hotel, August at the Embassy Club and in September we will meet at Westminster Bridge Hotel. Please feel free to bring colleagues and friends and don’t forget your business cards!

Brian Mikkelsen, Danish Minister for Economic and Business Affairs

UPCOMING EVENTS 8 July

The Annual DUCC Summer Cocktail Party. Venue: Residence of HE The Ambassador of Denmark, London 29 July Nordic Thursday Drinks. Venue: Sanctum Soho Hotel, London

26 Aug. Nordic Thursday Drinks Venue: Embassy Club, 29 Old Burlington Street 3 Sep. Young Professionals’ Party Venue: Mahiki, London 8 Sep. Joint Nordic London Stock Exchange Event Venue: London Stock Exchange

Danish-UK Chamber of Commerce | Phone: +44 (0) 20 7259 6795 | Email: info@ducc.co.uk | www.ducc.co.uk

Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce Stock Exchange. Topics to look forward to this autumn include Bribery & Corruption, Shipping & Energy and Branding & Consumer Communication, to name a few.

The first six months have been a great start to the year. Some of the highlights have been presentations by our sponsor members SuperOffice Software Ltd, Nordea, DnB NOR and Statkraft. The latter was a celebratory event including prominent speakers such as the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske and Arvid Grundekjøn, Chairman of the Board of Statkraft. The Aberdeen Chapter has continued its success from last year, building up a lively and active Norwegian-British community in Scotland. In addition to regular Wednesday drinks, events have been hosted in cooperation with Statoil, INTSOK, Aberdeen City Council, and finally Simmons & Company International Ltd and Innovation Norway in conjunction with the All-Energy conference.

NBCC connects business people and businesses. By networking and promoting yourself through NBCC you have the possibility of targeting the Norwegian-British community in the UK. Wishing you all a fantastic summer! Arvid Grundekjøn, Chairman of the Board of Statkraft and Trond Giske, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry. Photo: Magnus Arrevad

Summer is upon us and we have already started to finalise the autumn’s events calendar. In September we will be kicking off with a joint Nordic event at the London

UPCOMING EVENTS 29 July Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Sanctum Soho Hotel, London

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Scan Business | News | Chambers of Commerce

Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK On 4 June, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK hosted its 103rd Annual General Meeting at the Landmark Hotel in London. At the meeting, Mr Paul von der Heyde, Managing Director of Kinnarps UK, was announced as the new Chairman and Dr Beatrice Engström-Bondy, Investor AB, the new Vice-Chairman. The Annual General Meeting was followed by a Members’ Luncheon with Mark Florman as the keynote speaker. Other events over the past few weeks included the Swedish National Day celebrations at the Swedish School in London on 6 June and a seminar by the Metropolitan Police at New Scotland Yard. The seminar focused on the effects on business and society of terrorism, as well as the counter-terrorism work leading up to the London 2012 Olympics. On 11 June, we hosted an exclusive summer golf event to-

gether with the The Royal Swedish Golfing Society at Effingham Golf Club and we hosted a successful event in Gothenburg, Sweden on 15 June, together with Colin Moon, as part of the British Embassy’s Think Britain festival.

During the busy autumn ahead, the Chamber’s agenda will include several different themes ranging from finance, security, and media to crayfish and a Welcome to Sweden event. We look forward to an interesting autumn full of activities and networking!

Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK | Phone: +44 (0) 20 7224 8001 | Email: info@scc.org.uk | www.scc.org.uk

Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce tions! The start of the summer has also brought some excellent news for the Chamber, with the introduction of five new Patrons: IF P&C Insurance, Tamares Real Estate Investments (UK) Ltd, Containerships, E. Öhman J:or Securities Finland and Riversdown House. We would like to welcome them all on board!

The FBCC hosted its annual Golf Tournament at the Wentworth Edinburgh Golf course on 1 June. We are very happy to tell you that in the presence of both the new Finnish Ambassador Mr. Pekka Huhtaniemi, and the new UK Ambassador to Finland Mr. Matthew Lodge, we crowned our first ever female winner: congratula-

The Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the exclusive Riversdown House – Richard Lewis Communication's premier location for intensive language learning. Riversdown offers tailored, multi-objective programmes to improve your overall effectiveness in an international environment, including English language, business

skills, and cross-cultural expertise. To learn more about the exclusive Member Offer and for further enquiries, please contact David Lewis on david.lewis@rlcglobal.com We are currently finalizing our Events Calendar for Autumn 2010 and can promise our members that there will be lots to look forward to: networking receptions with high-profile speakers, seminars and a whole host of social events. There will be no need for a networking holiday, though, as we'll be holding our monthly networking drinks also during the summer.

UPCOMING EVENTS 29 July Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Sanctum Soho Hotel, London

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Danish football frenzy at DUCC

By Sara Schedin

World Cup fever has hit the planet again and all our hopes are on the Danes since Denmark is the only Scandinavian country that made it through. Scan Magazine – together with Carlsberg, Hummel, Scandinavian Airlines, DSV, Miller Rosenfalck, Visit Denmark, G4S and Saxo Bank – is sponsoring the football events which the Danish UK Chamber of Commerce is organzing at the Sports Bar in London. “People don't normally associate the Danish UK Chamber of Commerce with sports, but the events have been a great success and a different way of networking for our corporate members,” says Gunnar P. Larsen, Managing Director of the Danish UK Chamber of Commerce. The Holland-Denmark game had a great turnout and an even mix of orange

and red and white colours. 1984 retro Hummel jerseys were handed out and everyone was in high spirits. “DUCC and our sponsors will defi-

New Swedish Chapter in Newcastle Swedish consul in Newcastle, Caroline Theobald, is set to become the Chapter Chairman. She said: “I am delighted to be able to launch and develop this AngloSwedish initiative and to work with the business community from both countries.” Her exAnnika Wahlberg pertise in providing contacts and connections will contribute to one of the largest and most Sweden braces its presence in Northactive foreign Chambers in the UK. East England as the Swedish Chamber The Chapter, in collaboration with of Commerce opens a new Chapter in the secretariat in the head office in cenNewcastle-upon-Tyne to promote busitral London will have on its agenda the ness ties between the UK and Sweden. hosting of events. Also it will ease netThe principal objectives will be to link, working and sharing of information develop and inform about Angloabout affairs between Sweden and Swedish business and trade.

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nitely arrange more events at the Sports Bar in the future,” says Larsen. For more info visit www.ducc.co.uk

By Laurie Bonne

Great Britain. The Chapter follows the likes of the ones which preceded it in Manchester, Birmingham, Immingham and London. Managing director of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, Annika Wahlberg said: Newcastle has geographical and historical ties to Sweden and Scandinavia. The location of the region in the north-east of England, two international airports and three main ports further establishes it as a large exporting hub, and it is already home to Swedish businesses. “We hope to be able to launch the Chapter at an event during the autumn.” The date and details of the launch event will be announced later in the year.

Scan Magazine | Culture | Eurovision

Eurovision – Share the Moment You will have either watched or tried your hardest to avoid the Eurovision Song Contest which took place a few weeks ago. Scan Magazine were in full, flag-waving attendance though, to ‘share the moment’, and to see what the rest of Europe thought about the host city – Norway’s Oslo!

The Nordic entries were subject to some of the biggest shocks and controversies of the contest. Norway’s Didrik Solli-Tangen spent the week being touted as a potential winner, and treated like one by everybody that wanted a piece of him. Although following close behind were Norwegian broadcaster NRK, and their silent concerns about the potential cost of staging the contest two years running. In the end though, they need not have worried, as Didrik’s My Heart Is Yours placed in the bottom five on the night. Also finishing bottom five, even more disappointingly for its huge legion of fans, was Je Ne Sais Quoi, the Icelandic entry sung by Hera Björk. Hera was by far and away the personal favourite of most people in Oslo that week – partly due to her song’s euphoric buzz, but mostly thanks to her warm and kind personality. She greeted anyone who asked, and thanked them genuinely for their support. Sweden were victim to the biggest shock of the year when Anna Bergendahl’s This Is My Life failed to qualify for the final, causing Sweden to miss the final for the first time ever! The Swedish press were horrified the following day, whilst the Norwegian press seemed even more eager to cover Sweden’s performance at the contest, devoting a lot of coverage to pictures and videos of Anna’s tears after the results. It was left to Denmark to fly the Scandinavian flag, and they rose to the challenge well, finishing top five on the night. This was another surprise, since many had predicted In A Moment Like This to not even make it out of its semi-final, thanks to the notable lack of chemistry between its performers, Chanee and N’Evergreen.

By Karl Batterbee

‘Share The Moment’ was the annual contest’s logo statement this year. And whilst that might sound like a generic term dreamt up in a boardroom, it actually felt more like a commentary on what was happening whilst we were there for the week. Artists, delegations, press, and fans all buzzed around the city together, attending parties, dress rehearsals, press conferences, and welcome receptions.

Everyone recognizing everyone else from brief meetings or photo opportunities the previous day, and everybody just absolutely delighted to be there! The chaotic din only fell into order three times during the week, and that was for the live shows: the two semi-finals and the grand final on the Saturday, when everyone involved took a breath to take in the spectacular show, and to await the results.

And what did everyone make of Oslo’s efforts as host city? Well the only gripe really was the high cost of food and particularly alcohol. But Oslo city made sure that everyone got as much as possible for their money, by laying on plenty of tours, boat parties, and fjord cruises every day. And when it was all over, the resounding feeling was that Oslo had indeed been the perfect place in which to share the moment!

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Scan Magazine | Culture | Scandinavian Music

Scandinavian Music This summer sees a few scandipop legends return to releasing music, plus new tracks from the current generation’s top boyband and girlband! Ace Of Base are back! Albeit with two new female leads. With longtime members Jenny and Linn out, founders Jonas and Ulf have recruited two new girls to front a new album, which will be released this autumn. The girls, Julia and Clara, will first be heard on new single Let It Play (On The Radio), which goes to Swedish radio at the end of July. Things could get ugly though, as original singer Jenny has gone public to announce her protest at the Ace of Base name being used for this new incarnation of the band, without her or Linn’s permission.

Sweden’s own Queen of pop, Carola, is back with a brand new single, Tänk Om. The song was released to iTunes all over the world last month. It was composed especially for the royal wedding of Crown Princess Victoria, where Carola also performed when it took place in mid-June. She has been busy promoting it at the summer festivals, before she commences her tour of Scandinavia later in the summer. The UK might have JLS, but Scandinavia has EMD as its top boyband! They unleash their second album later in the summer, which is being launched with a down tempo cover version of Save Tonight, which was originally released by fellow Swede, Eagle Eye Cherry. Everything they’ve ever released has gone to number one in Swe-

By Karl Batterbee

den, and the new single and album are expected to follow suit, as EMD are now even bigger than before. Matthias from the band won the most recent season of Let’s Dance, Sweden’s version of the Strictly Come Dancing series from the UK. And finally, doing it for the girls, Love Generation have been launched with a huge fanfare. We wrote about the project here a few months ago, when superstar producer Red One (the gent behind Lady GaGa’s hits) announced that he was starting the Swedish girlgroup and looking for members. The debut single, also called Love Generation, is a high energy, infectiously catchy, contagiously happy, dancefloor monster of a track! It’s the anthemic sound of summer 2010 in Scandinavia so far. Expect it to go international soon. www.scandipop.co.uk

Scandinavian Culture Calendar – Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! Cultex: Textile as a cross cultural language (22 June-22 August) This collaboration between Norwegian and Japanese textile artists is continuing its exhibition tour and their work is now being exhibited at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. Exhibiting artists include Gabriella Göransson, Anniken Amundsen and Eva Schjølberg from Norway and Kiyonori Shimada, Machiko Agano and Yuka Kawai from Japan. Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, Little Elborow Street, Rugby CV21 3BZ Swedish Red by Joakim Eneroth (Until 18 July) Photographer Joakim Eneroth's Swedish Red series is exhibited at the gallery space of Art Magazine Next Level. Eneroth's work is represented at art museums such

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Those Dancing Days at the Garage (12 July) Swedish indie pop band Those Dancing Days will be playing at the Garage in London this month. The young girl group, who are signed to the UK label Wichita Recordings, are influenced by Northern Soul and the1960s. For more info visit www.thegarage.co.uk Mattias Eskilsson at the Swanage Jazz Festival (18 July) Swedish trombonist Mattias Eskilsson will be playing together with Alan Barnes at the Swanage Jazz Festival in Wales this month. After moving to London in 2009 Eskilsson quickly became a popular trombonist and has already worked with some of the UK's greatest jazz musicians. For

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Meta4 (26 July) An afternoon of music with the young Finnish string quartet Meta4 and Francesco Piemontesi. They will combine Schumann's Piano Quintet with Debussy's piano minatures and Finnish composer Jouni Kaipainen's String Quartet No.6. Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1. www.cadoganhall.com Turisas and Apocalyptica at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth (30 July-1 August) The Finnish metal bands Turisas and Apocalyptica will be playing at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth at the end of this month. The festival will be a weekend

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