gothenburg, sweden
POPULATION
500,000
area
info@gothenburg.se
language
Swedish, English
hotel rooms
11,500
time zone
GMT +1hr
dialling code
+46
average temperature:
July: 25ºC January: 2ºC
Distance Airport/City Centre: 10 km to Landvetter international airport and 15 km to Gothenburg international airport.
u.k.
denmark
finland
Gothenburg germany
+46 31 368 48 00
Swedish Krona
Transport Infrastructure: Gothenburg has 2 international airports easily accessed by car, train and ferry.
sweden
Anniela Forsell
telephone
currency
SPORTS FACILITIES: Ullevi (outdoor stadium). seating capacity: 43,000. Scandinavia (indoor arena). seating capacity: 12,000. gamla Ullevi (outdoor stadium): seating capacity: 19,000.
norway
contact
malmo, sweden
POPULATION
127,000
u.k.
Mats Forslund
currency
Swedish Krona
Mats.forslund@jht.se
language
Swedish, German
hotel rooms
35,000
time zone
GMT +1hr
dialling code
+46
average temperature:
Summer: 25ºC January: -20ºC
Distance Airport/City Centre: From Ostersund 10km and from Åre 100-130km.
Jamtland
contact telephone
area
Transport Infrastructure: Two international airports (Åre Östersund & Trondheim); train; roads of high standard.
sweden
u.k.
denmark
germany
Swedish, German
hotel rooms
4,500
time zone
GMT +1hr
July: 25-2ºC
dialling code
+46
average temperature:
southern Sweden and the Öresund Region. The region is the most densely populated urbanised area in the nordic countries with 3.7 million inhabitants, or a quarter of the combined population of Sweden and Denmark. Don’t miss Western Harbour and turning torso, Museum of Modern Art or Malmöhus castle. events previously hosted: World championship Handball (2011), J24 World championship (2010), European championships in teamgym (2010), Football UEFA U21 championship (2009).
finland
Why malmo?
Malmo
Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and a commercial centre of southern Sweden and the Öresund Region. This region is the most densely populated urbanised area in the Nordic countries. Malmö is unique as an event venue and in Malmö you will find some of the best arenas in Europe.
germany
stockholm, sweden
events previously hosted: Biathlon World Championships (2008), Alpine World Championships (2007), World Cup in both for several years.
Why jamtland?
Jämtland Härjedalen is most of all a place for nature based experiences - and there are infinite possibilities for this, both summer and winter! We pride ourselves on being good at arranging large events. And we do in fact have plenty of them – why not your next one?
POPULATION
2 million
norway
u.k.
sweden
Stockholm
denmark
germany
Annika Malhotra Palmbäck
currency
Swedish Krona
language
Swedish, German
hotel rooms
time zone
GMT +1hr
dialling code
+46
average temperature:
Transport Infrastructure: Excellent infrastructure in a D around the city and airport. finland
contact telephone
area
SPORTS FACILITIES: The city of Stockholm has a total of 450 sporting locations. Most famous are the Globe District, with four arenas including Ericsson Globe; Eriksdalsbadet, Erikdalshallen, the Stockholm Stadion, and Zinkensdamm. Upcoming arenas are the Stockholm Arena (2012) and Swedbank Arena (2012), which will have the honour of being Sweden’s national football arena and the largest in Scandinavia. World-class golf courses, sailing etc.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: All activities you can imagine in summer and winter, a fantastic museum, a moose garden and a lot of other things.
finland
denmark
language
Johan.hermansson@malmo.se
www.malmotown.com
SPORTS FACILITIES: Biathlon – Xc stadium, Alpine stadium, Xc & downhill biking facilities.
norway
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and a commercial centre of
sweden
+46 40 34 10 00
Swedish Krona
Distance Airport/City Centre: Malmö City Airport and Kopenhagen Airport are both 20 minutes away.
norway
Johan Hermansson
currency
Transport Infrastructure: Malmö City Airport and Kopenhagen Airport provide international travel.
Why gothenburg?
contact telephone
SPORTS FACILITIES: Malmö Arena, indoor, built 2009, 12,000; Swedbank Stadium, outdoor, built 2009, 24,000; Malmö Stadium, outdoor, built 1958, 26,500.
events previously hosted: World Championship Handball (2011), European Under21 Championship Football (2009), World Championship Figure skating (2008), European Athletics Championship (2006).
Gothenburg has made its name as a city where major sporting, entertainment and cultural events take place. Gothenburg’s enthusiastic audience, the city’s strong support and the close collaboration with the trade and industry have made Gothenburg a leading venue for events. When there is something on, the whole city joins in the party. That could be your party.
300,000
area
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Liseberg, Scandinavia’s largest amusement park. An amazing archipelago with thousands of islands along the West coast. Museums, opera house, concert hall and Scandinavia’s largest shopping centre.
www.goteborg.com
jamtland, sweden
POPULATION
Distance Airport/City Centre: 20 minutes (approximately 30 km) TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Vasa Museum – the most visited museum in Scandinavia; Stockholm Archipelago – 30,000 islands just around the corner! the Old town – where Stockholm was founded 750 years ago; Skansen – the oldest outdoor museum in the world; the Stockholm
+46 8 508 28 555
annika.malhotra@stockholm.se More than 26,000 July: 18ºC January: -2ºC
city Hall – the home of the Nobel Prize Festivities. events previously hosted: World Championships Floorball (2006), World Championships Ice Hockey (1989), Summer Olympic Games (1912), Olympic Equestrian Games (1956), European Championships, Volleyball (1989), World Equestrian Games (1990), European Football Championships (1992), World Championships Handball (1993), World Championships Wrestling (1993), European Championships Gymnastics – Women (1994), World Championships Ice Hockey (1995), World Championships Football – Women (1995), European Championships Indoor Athletics (1996), FIFA World Cup (1958), European Championships Handball (2002), European Championships Basketball (2003), European Athletics Championships (1958), Volvo Ocean Race Sailing (2009), European Championships Rugby (women) (2009)
Why stockholm?
www.jamland.se
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www.eventstockholm.se
Stockholm is the largest city in Scandinavia and the economic and cultural center of Sweden. There are several reasons as to why Stockholm is an ideal venue for a major event. Stockholm has the attractions, the resources and the energy. Together you will be a winning combination. Make sure you make Stockholm the host of your next event. You have all the reasons in the world to do so.
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