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Stockholm's KRISTIANSAND A closer look at Norway’s riviera.
archipelago MANDO DIAO The band from Borlänge is back with a bang.
OSLO What's on offer in the Norwegian capital.
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NEWS Luxury in the Highlands The brand new Best Western Premier Ion Delemen set in the Genting Highlands in central Malaysia has now opened. It is located beside Genting’s Resorts World, which features a large theme park, casino and Malaysia’s longest cable car ride. The hotel has 246 rooms and includes multiple restaurants and bars, a sky garden, heated infinity-edged swimming pool, luxurious spa, fitness centre and children’s area. There is also a free shuttle bus service to many local attractions.
Cycling in Italy
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has acquired Sweden Hotels. Sweden Hotels, like us, are a chain of privately owned and personal hotels. Initially, Sweden Hotels will operate as a separate identity, but over time, the hotels will develop closer ties as they become part of the Best Western chain. With the new hotels we will be able to offer our hotel guests more than 170 hotels around Scandinavia.
From the quiet level streets to the winding mountain paths, Italy offers many routes through some unbelievable landscapes. By riding a bike, you can admire zero impact sceneries and immerse yourself in the nature and Italian culture! And of course Best Western has hotels at nearly 50 locations around the country ready to offer you a relaxing stay.
In the autumn we will launch our new digital platform that will provide a whole new experience for you when booking or searching information about our hotels, even for our BWR loyalty members. We hope that our new user-friendly booking features will be a positive experience. Johan Kukacka, CEO johan@bestwestern.se
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Hotel Villan - Premier Collection The hotel opened in spring 2008 with 26 rooms. The tastefully furnished rooms are spread over three floors with a homely atmosphere. It has a unique location right on the waterfront in the heart of Gothenburg’s most dynamic neighbourhood and just ten minutes from the city centre. Outside the hotel you can stroll along the beautiful quayside and then enjoy a good dinner in the hotel’s own restaurant on the 2nd floor, with fantastic views over the water. You also have the opportunity to take the ferry ‘Älvsnabben’ or bus into the centre to experience the bright lights and city pulse. Our guests are offered tea and coffee as well as fruit and sweets at the hotel’s own buffet in the lobby. There is also free wifi access in every room. Sjöportsgatan 2, 417 64 Göteborg, Sweden. Tel: +46 31-725 77 77. Best Western member since 1 June 2017.
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BW Hotel Park Astoria is centrally located in Enköping, close to shopping and communications. Enköping is known for its botanical gardens, parks and green spaces, and is sometimes referred to as the City of Parks. The hotel has a newly renovated conference room with capacity for 170 people plus 134 rooms, many with a lovely view over Afzelius Park. The Hotel also offers a spa and sauna, as well as a newly renovated restaurant, bar and lobby. Kyrkogatan 7, 745 31 Enköping, Sweden. Tel: +46 171-47 80 80. Best Western member from 1 August 2017.
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NO.02.17
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Exploring
Stockholm's KRISTIANSAND A closer look at Norway’s riviera.
archipelago MANDO DIAO The band from Borlänge are back with a bang.
OSLO What's on offer in the norwegian Capital.
BEST WAY NO.02.17 Best Way is published by Spenner Media in conjunction with Best Western Hotels & Resorts and distributed in all Best Western Hotels & Resorts in Scandinavia. Best Way reaches up to 4.3 million hotel guests per year and is produced 4 times a year. Editorial material and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Spenner Media or Best Western Hotels & Resorts. Editor & publisher Leslie Spenner, +46 42-14 70 40 leslie@spenner.se
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A closer look at Norway’s riviera.
16 Mando Diao
The band from Borlänge is back with a new album.
20 Stockholm Archipelago
Where to go around the islands of Stockholm. Photo: Ian Maasing
Cover Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago. Photo: Henrik Trygg/mediabank. ©visitstockholm.com
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07 Entertainment 10 Culture 14 Kristiansand
24 Sweden Hotels
Best Western purchases Sweden Hotels.
26 Oslo
Skam’s success is putting Oslo back on the map.
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32 Geneva Motor show 2017
Highlights from the International Motor Show.
36 Technology
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Nivå ljudabsorberande fondvägg förbättrar akustiken och bidrar till ett eget uttryck med sitt unika formspråk. Ljudmiljö har blivit allt viktigare för alla typer av lokaler. Även White Guide tar nu hänsyn till ljudmiljön när de bedömer restauranger och kommer att premiera en bra ljuddesign.
Entertainment
Exciting spy thriller Agent Lorraine Broughton is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on an impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to retrieve a priceless dossier from within the destabilized city, she navigates her way through a deadly game of spies. See Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde. Film premiere 28 July.
Comedy with 60’s theme Richard Bean’s version of Carlo Goldoni’s classic Servant of two masters is a 60’s bonanza with lovely costumes and music. The actors break out into cover songs from the era, accompanied by a live band. The Norwegian version En tjener for to herrer has its premiere at Oslo’s Nye Teater on 6 September. Bjarte Hjelmeland takes the lead role, and the show is directed by Kim Haugen
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Chris Rock to Scandinavia Chris Rock is one of our generation’s best known comic voices, loved by both audiences and critics. The Grammy and Emmy award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer is now taking his The Total Blackout Tour to Scandinavia. It is his first tour in 9 years and has been received with enthusiasm from both public and the press. Chris is on stage: 2 October, Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, 5 October in Copenhagen, 6 October in Gothenburg and 7 October in Oslo.
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Go West!
The eleventh edition of Way Out West in Gothenburg takes place from 10-12 August. Way Out West is a three day music festival in central Gothenburg with a variety of concerts, film screenings, lectures, art exhibitions and a completely vegetarian food policy, demonstrating the festival’s keenness to promote sustainability. Simply put, this year’s biggest party. Among the artists are Band of Horses, Eva Dahlgren, Lana Del Rey, Mø, Pixies and Ryan Adams.
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Entertainment
Horses take over Gothenburg Photo: Leanjo De Koster
Tivoli rocks!
Gothenburg will be host to hundreds of horses this August. New European champions will be crowned at the FEI European Equestrian Championship during an exciting and eventful week. Ullevi Stadium will be the main arena for Jumping and Dressage; the Para-Equestrian Dressage and the Driving dressage. The cone driving competitions will be held at Heden and the Slottsskogen City Park will host the Driving marathon’s obstacle course. The event takes place between 21-27 August.
As tradition states, ‘Friday Rock’ returns to Tivoli in Copenhagen. Every Friday during the summer months, a new band or artist takes to the stage creating a party atmosphere during the summer evenings. Among this year’s artists are Brian Wilson (30 June), Erykah Badu (14 July), Lil Wayne (11 August) and 5 Seconds of Summer (25 August).
Sthlm Street Food
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This summer, Stockholm will have a new culinary event to enjoy. It’s time for the premiere of the Sthlm Street Food festival which also includes the second edition of the Food Truck Swedish Championships. The event takes place on 9 September in Kungsträdgården, filled with a variety of food and drink exhibitors with something to suit all taste buds. Visitors also get the chance to eat food from some of the country's best Food Trucks and, of course, visit the newlycrowned Swedish champion.
Stones keep rolling Rock veterans, the Rolling Stones, are heading out for a stadium tour in Europe this October and November. The tour goes under the name “Stones - No Filter” and takes Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood back to where they belong - on tour playing in
front of full arenas. Prepare for a track list packed with hits such as “Gimme Shelter”, “Paint It Black”, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Tumbling Dice” and “Brown Sugar”. The tour will arrive in Copenhagen on 3 October and 12 October in Stockholm.
Kaffenjutning –
nymald, inte kapslad.
Roger Federer Inspirerande förebild, obesegrad rekordhållare som Grand Slam-vinnare, alla tiders största tennisspelare – och kaffenjutare.
J6 från JURA övertygar till och med de mest anspråksfulla kaffenjutarna som Roger Federer. Den flerfaldigt prisbelönta helhetsdesignen är en fest för ögat. Perfekt ristretto och espresso garanteras tack vare den innovativa pulsextraktionsprocessen (Pulse Extraction Process, P.E.P.®). Specialiteter som cappuccino, latte macchiato eller flat white tillreds i bästa kafékvalitet tack vare finskumsteknik. Ett självförklarande använ02.17 BEST WAY 9 darkoncept med TFT-display gör hanteringen intuitiv och enkel. Du kan även styra J6 med en app på din smartphone eller surfplatta. Och Intelligent Water System (I.W.S.®) registrerar filtret automatiskt. JURA – If you love coffee. www.jura.com
Culture Photo: Matilda Rahm
Top class satire Do you want to go down in history as an actor who played Hitler? Three actors who all portrayed evil men on the stage share their thoughts and experiences with the audience. Two have played Hitler, one Goebbels. A Little calm before the Storm is a first class satire
about the actor, the theatre and the present. See Dan Ekborg, Sven Ahlström and Robert Fux in a performance that takes place at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm on 25 August.
Through the decades with Marie-Louise Ekman
Marie-Louise Ekman alternates between art, theatre and film. In her idiosyncratic imagery, Ekman often repeats a set of characters in scenes where relationships and roles gradually shift, and the theatre is a recurring metaphor. See the Swedish artist in a major solo exhibition, presenting a large series of recent paintings, along with some 200 works from the late 1960s and onwards. Showing at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm from 17 June to 17 September.
Knausgård on Munch Experience Edvard Munch as seen through the eyes of Karl Ove Knausgård. Knausgård is curating this summer’s exhibition Towards the forest, which will feature many paintings, graphic prints and sculptures that have never been exhibited previously. The exhibition takes the form of a journey from light and harmony through darkness and chaos – returning finally to a controllable reality. Showing at the Munch Museum in Oslo until 8 October.
Sensual presence and overwhelming rhythmic nerve meets superior technology and amazing physical strength when the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater visits Copenhagen. The repertoire ranges from street dance to African to the elegant style of classical ballet. Can be seen from 6 - 10 September at the Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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GRIPSHOLMS SLOTT Välkommen att uppleva kungliga Gripsholms slott i Mariefred med sevärdheter som orginalinredningar från Gustav Vasas tid och Gustav III:s teater. Här finns också Statens porträttsamling med ca 800 porträtt att beskåda. Öppet dagligen 15 maj-30 sept kl. 10.00-16.00. Allmänna visningar varje dag eller om man vill ha en egen guide kan man boka en visning under hela året. Restaurang och kafé i slottsparken. Gratis parkering vid slottet. Tfn: 0159 101 94 www.gripsholmsslott.se
Culture
Beauty and the beast Riksteatern’s Beauty and the Beast is a dance performance in the format of a rock concert. A tribute to rock‘n’roll, freedom, dance, love, lust and fear. Forget minimalism and all you thought you knew about good taste. It will be a spectacular spectacle with smoke, wind, an epic light show, solos and high energy levels! You’ll want to lean forward and then kick back in your chair. Selected dates: Linköping 8/11, Uppsala 10/11, Stockhom 11/11, Karlstad 15/11, Sundsvall 19/11. Photo: Märta Thisner
Decadent double-bill about loathsome people Pride. Greed. Lust. Envy. Gluttony. Wrath. Sloth. Vile attributes that eat away at a person, destroy everything that’s good and obliterate the light. Director David Radok has created a single coherent production from two seemingly disparate works: Weill’s 1930s piece Die sieben Todsünden (The Seven Deadly Sins), and Puccini’s uproarious comedy Gianni Schicchi. The monumentally sinful stage design weaves the pieces into a single story. Taking the lead is Guldbagge Award winner Edda Magnason and the performance has its premiere at the Gothenburg Opera 21 October.
Irving Penn acclaimed On the100th anniversary of Irving Penn’s birth, Fotografiska presents a generous selection of Penn’s work in the exhibition Resonance – Photographs from the Pinault Collection curated by Pierre Apraxine and Matthieu Humery in collaboration with Pinault Collection and Palazzo Grassi. Resonance is a journey through Irving Penn’s imagery from the late 1940s to the mid-1990s and depicts various elements of Penn’s oeuvre. A portrayer of every aspect of life, his photographs continue to intrigue and beguile viewers all over the world. Showing 15 June to 1 October. Photo: Irving Penn
Tal R at Louisiana Danish Tal R is one of the most striking artists of his generation with a strong and growing international reputation. Since the 1990s he has exhibited all around the world, particularly in Europe, and his art is represented in many major collections. Through an overview of his work from the past twenty years and a series of new works, the exhibition Academy of Tal R shows how he has been a storyteller with a special eye for the overlooked, hidden and repressed spaces of modern life. At Lousiana Museum in Humlebæk until 10 September.
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Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life - VisitSørlandet AS
Photo: Jorunn Jensen©Visit Sørlandet AS
Bragdøya
Fiskebrygga
Norway's Riviera
It may not be so well known outside Norway’s borders, but during the summer the tourists flood to Kristiansand and the surrounding villages. Join the flow to Sørlandet - Norway’s Riviera.
Text: Thomas Madsen
Photo: Adam Read©VisitSørlandet AS
Photo: Adam Read©VisitSørlandet AS
Bragdøya Coast
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Fiskebrygga
Kristiansand Copenhagen Photo: Adam Read©Visit Sørlandet AS
Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life ©VisitSørlandet AS
M/S Bragdøya
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Kristiansand is also known as the children’s city and there is a host of activities aimed at them, such as the Animal Park, with everything from wildlife to pirates and bathing. Other activities for the whole family include Aquarama the giant waterpark, Planet Pluto - one of the largest playgrounds in Sörlandet, as well as the Setedalsbanen - an eight kilometre long railway museum, where you can travel on 100-year old steam locomotives and wagons. From Kristiansand you also have easy access to other parts of the archipelago via boat, such as the M/S Bragdøya bathing boat, which runs trips to Bragdøya, Indre Randøya, Stokken and Dvergsøya from late June to mid August. Other possibilities are to take the M/B Øya between Lillesand and Kristiansand, or take the M/B Høllen between Høllen and Ny-Hellsund. And don’t forget popular spots like Fiskebrygga and the charming old houses at Posebyn.
hite-painted wooden houses, bathing from rocks and beaches, fishing boats, seafood and the islands of the archipelago. Norway’s smallest and southernmost region, Sörlandet, is a real idyll in the summer months, and the unofficial capital, Kristiansand, is a holiday magnet for many Norwegians. The fifth largest city in Norway is said to have the most sunny days per year, so it’s not so strange that it is seen as the country’s premier holiday city. In the centre of Kristiansand lies the city’s beach, Bystranda. A sandy beach with palm trees and beach volleyball that hosts Scandinavia’s biggest beach party, Palmesus, each year with a variety of artists and DJs, attracting a lot of young people. Other beaches include Paradisbukta at Evje, Hamreseanden, Baneheia, a park and recreation area, and Helleviga beach, between Kristiandsand and Søgne.
If you would rather enjoy the culture of the city, then there is also plenty to choose from. The pearl in the shell is the relatively newly built Kliden, which is the city’s theatre and concert hall, an architecturally exciting masterpiece, with space for over 2,000 visitors. It is located on Odderøya, just outside of Kristiansand, and just like the Opera in Oslo, has become a bit of a landmark at the head of the harbour. SKMU Sørlandets Art Museum is located in the centre of Kristiansand, showing a mix of permanent exhibitions of Norwegian art from the 19th century onwards, as well as changing exhibitions of paintings and other visual arts. Other exhibition venues include the Kristiansand Art Hall and Agder Art Centre. So maybe this summer it’s time to do as thousands of Norwegians do each year and discover Norway’s riviera.
Photo: Heidi Sørvig© VisitSørlandet AS
Photo: Jorunn Jensen©Visit Sørlandet AS
Gronningen Lighthouse
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Photo: Charli Ljung
The kings of Dalarna Text: Thomas Rödin
Back – stronger than ever
Mando Diao, the band from Swedish Dalarna, are back and their first single ‘Shake’ shows that their sound has travelled back in time before poet Gustaf Fröding and the electronic 80’s influences of the band’s last album. In May, Mando Diao released their first record since front man Gustaf Norén’s departure. 16 BEST WAY 02.17
Mando Diao
We have a good feeling about the new songs and want to play them to the world. “I was a little worried that our egos would get in the way, and was a bit nervous as we have never worked this way before. But when it came to the test we simply picked out the best songs, no matter who wrote them,” Björn continues. The band, which in recent years has become known for changing musical direction, describes the music on the new album Good Times as dance music. “We have always liked to mix disco and rock, and Good Times is a mix of ballads, soul and danceable rock music. We had an idea that we would like to create a rock album, but at the same time we all listen to a lot of dance music so this is a mix of the two genres,” says Jens. “You could probably say that the one thing constant throughout our career is that we have never had anything constant! We have not
thought about it too much, just let inspiration and spontaneity take over,”says Björn. Was it through such spontaniety that ‘Infrusen’ was born? “It was a friend of Gustaf’s who thought we should record interpretations of poet, Gustaf Fröding in Swedish. We did most of it as a fun thing and were quite convinced the record companies would think it was too ‘arty’ and wouldn’t want to release it. To some extent, we were right since 5-6 record companies turned it down, but Sony were totally sold on the concept, and the rest, so to speak, is history. Maybe we had underestimated somewhat Fröding’s influence on the Swedish people’s souls,” says Björn. The record, was recorded in various studios, among them on Gotland and in Koppom and has been ready for a few months now with the band themselves taking care of production. After a few months at home, the band members are now eager to get out on the road again. In the summer they start a European Tour which includes a gig at the Bråvalla Festival. This Autumn, more gigs are planned in Sweden and Japan. “We have a good feeling about the new songs and want to play them to the world. It feels like we have found some new energy in the band as we could focus entirely on music instead of conflicts. Certainly there was some nervousness when we were going to do our first gig without Gustaf, but it disappeared after 2-3 songs when we felt the love of the audience,” says Björn. But what was it that caused Gustaf Norén's departure? The band itself see it as the end of a relationship. “A total crash, Gustaf just did not want to do this anymore, play in a band and all that it meant. And of course, there have been times when we in the band have been fighting over what direction we wanted to take musically. It’s not much fun when the chemistry in the band isn’t right and causes conflict. You learn from it too, but it’s nothing fun. We were so young when we broke through, and sometimes you do not think about things really because everything goes so fast,” says Björn.
Photo: Charli Ljung
It is two years since Gustaf left, but Mando Diao are still going strong. Today the band consists of singer and guitarist Björn Dixgård, bassist CarlJohan Fogelklou, keyboardist Daniel Haglund and drummer Patrik Heikinpieti. When Norén left, he was replaced by Jens Siverstedt on guitar. “The constellation of the band looks basically like when Gustaf left, the only difference is that Jens was not with us. I think the dynamics of the group have improved as some of the old roles have changed”, says Björn Dixgård. “Before, Björn and Gustaf wrote all the songs, but today everyone is more involved in the work and songwriting. When we started recording, we had 40 demos, which were then filtered down to 20 before we finally ended up with 12 songs for the album,” Jens adds.
“Sometimes relationships are over and it is obviously difficult. We are like a family that lives close to each other large parts of the year. That’s why we’re constantly trying to look after the relationships within the band. Now it’s relationships first, and then the music second. It’s an important priority if you’re going continue, I think, ” continues Jens. What direction the remaining members chose to go we saw this May when Good Times was released. And even though they have no contact with Gustaf Norén today, they are not closing any doors to any eventual link up in the future. “The title track on the record is written by Carl-Johan and myself along with our former drummer Samuel Geirs, who was kicked out of the band in 2011. I had never anticpated that happening, so there are openings for everything in the whole world, all the time,” concludes Björn Dixgård.
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Island life Paddle a kayak, take a luxury cruise or maybe something in between. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find something that’s right for you in Stockholm’s archipelago.
Text: Thomas Madsen
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Stockholm Archipelago
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he Stockholm archipelago consists of around 30,000 islands and there are many ways to experience them. Everything from kayaking and overnight camping, to renting your own boat, complete with crew and cook, and then spending the night on a suitable old steam boat or luxury hotel. In between there are plenty of options to fit everyone’s wallet. The simplest way is actually to take any of the ferry boats that operate the archipelago, originating from central Stockholm, either from Strömkajen or along Nybrokajen. Here there are many to choose from so you just need to decide what to see and how long you want to be gone. Take either a quick jaunt, a day trip or why not take a cruise along the North-South Line, a 70-mile long trip along the beautiful outer archipelago.You can also go on a day trip by sailing boat or even rent one yourself. Here are Best Way’s ten tips for summer activities in the Archipelago.
Visit a pub The popular Fjäderholmarnas krog is a restaurant which has been mentioned in the White Guide and has its own brewery. Boat companies that come here are Strömma, Waxholmsbolaget, Fjäderholmslinjen and SL’s new Sjövägen.You can also take your own boat and moor it by the jetty. www.fjäderholmarnaskrog.se
Grinda One of the most popular tourist destinations in the archipelago, just an hour’s boat trip from the city. Only accessible by boat, either your own or with Waxholmsbolaget and Cinderellabolaget. Perfect for a cheap day trip. Take your own picnic basket or purchase from the store. Boat tickets cost from 95 SEK one way. www.grinda.se
Sandhamn
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A classic sailing metropol centering on sun, swimming, boating and parties. If you do not sail yourself, then take the boat with Waxholmsbolaget (about 2 hours), from Strandvägen or Strömkajen. If you want to spend the night then there is everything from bed and breakfast to luxury hotels, where the ultimate is the 220m2 suite at Sands Hotel. www.destinationsandhamn.se
Photo: Henrik Trygg/mediabank.visitstockholm.com
Saltkråkan There is still life in the Astrid Lindgren story - We at Saltkråkan, even though the TV-series was recorded in the 1960s. This isn’t the island’s real name - it is actually called Norröra, just outside Furusund, where Astrid lived in the summer and wrote the script for the popular series. www.blidosundsbolaget.se
Listen to the steamboat blues The old steam boat S/S Blidösund departs all summer from Skeppsholmskajen. On board you can listen to many famous Swedish musicians. This is also the boat that runs to Norröra on Sundays. www.blidosundsbolaget.se
A whole day’s sailing
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If you do not sail yourself, there are some options where you can join a full or half-day trip, even if you have no previous sailing experience. One of these is Stockholm Adventures, which offers sailing on one of their 40-52 ft boats, including captain and meals. It starts from Waxholm and the trip takes about 8 hours. Eminess Chartersegling also organises similar excursions. Even Sailing Events allow you to come out with them, alternatively experienced sailors can hire their own boat, which you can also do at Sailon and Sailmarine. www.stockholmadventeures.com / www.seglaistockholm.se www.sailingevents.se / www.sailon.se / www.sailmarine.se
Paddle a kayak A popular way to see the archipelago while getting close to nature is kayaking. There are a lot of options and places to hire, everything from tours in Stockholm city in a few hours, to several day excursions. Here you can also choose between sleeping in tents and cooking your own meals, or spending the days at sea, then staying in a hotel. One of the fun options is a two-day trip: one night in a tent and the other in a castle. www.dalarokajak.se / www.ingmarsokajak.se www.kajak-uteliv.com / www.horisontkajak.se Photo: Henrik Trygg/mediabank.visitstockholm.com
Boats at Möja
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Stockholm Archipelago Rent your own luxury cruiser
Food cruises in the archipelago
The hundred year old M/Y Alba II is available for rent for an excursion in the archipelago, complete with cook and serving staff, if you wish. After the trip, you can spend the night on another old boat, Prince of Orangia, as the people behind the Oaxen and Slip restaurants have turned it into a hotel. It is the same deal with a more modern boat, Mercedita, which can be hired from Nordic Yacht Charter. www.myalba.se / www.oaxen.com / www.nordicyachtcharter.se
You can eat lunch, brunch and dinner at sea. Strömma Kanalbolaget has different options with S/S Stockholm and M/S Prince Carl Philip. Departures from Strandvägen and Stadshusbron. Even the Blidösund company has lunch in the archipelago aboard its three boats S/S Blidö, S/S Storskär and S/S Norrskär. with departures from Strömkajen. There are also many other possibilities, check out: www.restauranguidenstockholm.se/index.php/restaurangermed-havsutsikt/middagskryssningar/ www.stromma.se / www.blidosundsbolaget.se
Island hopping in the archipelago Use the existing ferries to get around the Stockholm archipelago, hopping on and off whenever you want, stay for a night or two on an island, then go on to the next. Waxholmsbolaget has an island hopping map that can be obtained with the purchase of a travelcard or ticket, where they have suggested itineraries and things to do along the way. They co-ordinate public transport and have divided the area into the southern, middle and northern archipelago. If you plan to make a lot of trips you can buy an island hopping card that lasts for five days and costs 445 SEK, or you can of course buy single tickets as you go. If you want to be out for a longer time then there are period cards available.You can also experience the Swedish version of Hurtigruten, the Royal Stockholm Cruise Line boat trip between Stockholm and Nyköping with M/S Saga Lejon, the largest ship in the archipelago. www.visitstockholm.se / www.battaxi.se www.waxholmsbolaget.se / www.gota-kanal.se
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Sweden Hotels
Best Western Hotels & Resorts becomes Sweden's largest hotel chain With 59 new hotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its position in the market and will now offer its guests an even greater range of hotel rooms around Sweden.
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hrough its purchase of Sweden Hotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts becomes the largest hotel chain in Sweden with 135 hotels and a total of 180 hotels in Scandinavia. The purchase of Sweden Hotels is in line with Best Westerns strategy for future expansion. “We are constantly thinking about how we can grow and increase the number of hotels because it strengthens our position in the market. The more we grow, the more attractive we become for our customers, and the more resources are available to develop the chain. From this point of view, the purchase of Sweden Hotels was a good addition with the fact that the way they work, with smaller and privately owned hotels, is very similar to us, says Johan Michelson, Sweden Manager for Best Western Hotels & Resorts. 24 BEST WAY 02.17
“Our customers would like to have a good network wherever they travel, and through the merger we can now offer more hotels in more locations, such as Malmö and Gothenburg, where demand has been high.” Best Western has, in itself, enjoyed very positive growth in recent years, including its soft brand Best Western Premier Collection, which is very well thought of, and the acquisition of Sweden Hotels is a further strengthening of the brand. There are also plans to develop a similar concept to the Premier Collection, but at the other end Johan Michelson of the price scale,
with hotels offering a lower price picture, but still having access to all the Best Western membership benefits. As for the newly acquired hotels, Johan says that the change will happen at a slower pace, something he believes is a good strategy. “We would like to get to know the hotel owners who are in Sweden Hotels to hear what they have for ambitions and ideas,” he says. “This means that the Sweden Hotels brand will remain for a while and the hotels can choose whether they want to join Best Western as soon as possible, or if they prefer to wait and stay under the Sweden Hotels brand until further notice”, concludes Johan.
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Oslo
A ‘skam’ to miss it
Oslo city centre and coastline
The boys and girls at Hartvig Nissen’s school in Oslo have taken the whole world by storm, and the drama series has reached all the way to Hollywood. You can bet that Skam will also have an effect on tourism. Most Skandinavians tend to think of Stockholm or Copenhagen if they want to visit a capital city close-up, whilst Oslo and Helsinki are often forgot. But it’s a shame that not even more travellers discover the old Kristiania, as Oslo was known until 1925. Magnificent scenery creeps close to the Norwegian capital, which allows you to combine the city pulse with nature activities and enjoy the silence in the woods and fields. On day one let your inner culture take over with Ibsen and Munch, the opera and the art museum. Day two it’s time for an excursion. Stay on one of the islands in the Oslo Fjord, hike in Hardangervidda or travel down to the
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fortfress of Fredriksten and see where the Swedish king, Karl XII was killed in battle in 1718. Oslo is an old city. It was founded in 1050. But it was only in the 19th century that things started to happen. Then there were no more than 9,000 inhabitants in the city, but since learning to utilize the energy from the rivers in and around the city, it has grown rapidly. At the turn of the century 240,000 people lived here and today the figure is around 650,000. The city is growing fast, almost bursting at the seams. There are plenty of new and interesting art and architecture and Oslo is a very easy place to visit. If you are staying in the central area for a weekend you will find many attractions within walking distance. There are also bicycles you can borrow throughout the city.You only need to order a key card for 70 NOK at www.oslobysykkel.no. And off you go.
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The subway, buses, trams and ferries are all operated with the same ticketing system so it’s easy to get around even if you do not want to walk or cycle. If you invest in an Oslopass for 500 NOK, then you receive unlimited travel with public transport whilst also getting free admission to the city’s many interesting museums. The pass is valid for three days and also gives you other discounts which may be interesting. If you have limited time and want to see the main sights then the pass is well worth the money. Oslo is not the world’s cheapest capital. But consider some of the tips above, and note that there are a lot of affordable budget solutions for residents.You can stay in a tent free of charge on some of the islands in the fjord. How many capitals can offer such a green-blue solution?
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The Norwegian series Skam (Shame) has broke TVviewing records in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The show has been critically acclaimed for tackling tough issues and showcasing Oslo. We decided to delve a little deeper to explore the home town of the Norwegian High School.
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Culture, Entertainment & Shopping Dapper. Shop where you can buy bicycles, men’s clothes and get a beard trim! Norde gate 13.
Norske Opera & Ballett. Spectacular building in the harbour where you are more than welcome to go up to the roof for great panoramic views of the city and the fjord. Visit www.operaen.no for a programme of events. Kirsten Flagstads plass 1. Embla. They make ceramic porcelain for the Maaemo restaurant. Workshop and store where you can peek at the ceramics work through the window before entering. Hegdehaugsveien 14.
View from Ekeberg
Food and drink
Maaemo. Norway’s only restaurant with three Michelin stars. Only organic food from Norwegian producers. Schweigaards gate 15 B. Restaurant Kontrast. Modern kitchen with a Michelin star. New dishes every day are based on the most delicious ingredients currently available. Medium sized dishes, order one at a time until your stomach or wallet says stop. Maridalsveien 15. Statholdergaarden. Bernt Stiansens gourmet restaurant dating back to the 17th century. Interior is like an old castle hall. Rådhusgata 11. Laksen Fisk & Vilt. Simple fish- and sea food dishes. Good food and Cheap in a neighbourhood where you can study plenty of hipsters in the vicinity. Maridalsveien 188. Kajen vid Stadshuset. Buy freshly caught shrimps directly from the fishermen when they arrive in the harbour in the morning. Rådhusbrygge 1. Tim Wendelboe. Espresso bar with enthusiastic patrons run by coffee guru Tim Wendelboe. Grüners gate 1.
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Syverkiosken. Red painted old kiosk that has survived when other fast food outlets have perished. Customers include several celebrities. Large selection of different mustards and ketchup. Here you can try the classic Hagelgeväret, two sausages wrapped in bread. Maridalsveien 45b. Lille Herber’n. Situated on a small island in a building that used to serve the seamen in the harbour area. Very fresh seafood on the menu. Herbernveien 1. Torggata Botaniske. Relatively newly opened and popular in a special environment. Green plants wander along the ceilings and walls, but there are also raw concrete walls. The drinks have plant names. Try Perfektum, an exciting drink with ginger, decorated with fresh rosemary. Torggata 17b. Døgnerville Bar & Burger. Classic burger menu with affordable prices. Vulkan 12. Brazzeria. Bistro with french menu and italian pizzas. Jernbanetorget 1, Østbanehallen. Fuglen. Vintage Café by day, cocktail bar by night. Universitetsgata 2.
Vigelandsparken. More than a million visitors annually are fascinated by more than 200 sculptures Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) created during his lifetime. Here you can see, among other things, the famous Sinnataggen (Little Angry Boy). Nice place to relax after a few hours of shopping. Kon-Tiki Museum. Bygdøynesveien 36. Thor Heyderdahl became world famous when crossing the Pacific Ocean on a raft made of balsa wood in 1947. The rafts - Kon-Tiki - are featured here, as well as many other things from Heyerdahl’s many expeditions. Astrup Fearnley Konstmuseum. Boatshaped museum of contemporary art, right next to Akers Brygge. With a spectacular glass roof which is celebrated for its design Ruth 66. Read Jack Kerouacs ‘On the Road’ and loved it? Then maybe this store is something for you. The shop specialises in America and Curiosities from 1950 to 1990. Torshovsgata 3. Råkk & Rålls. Record shop and music cafe with the country’s largest selection of vintage posters. Akersgata 39. Pentagon. Curiosity store with lots of battle-related items such as uniforms, knives, masks and armour. Here you will also find items that you may have seen in movies like Harry Potter, Games of Thrones and Rambo. Storgata 37.
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Akershus fästning. Medieval castle that protected the city from attack by sea. Free guided tours every day. Tronsmo bokhandel. This little bookshop is a real gem, with a wide range of novels and poetry from all over the world, political and philosophical essays as well as an entire cellar of comics. A paradise for all book lovers. Universitetsgata 12.
Tusenfryd. An amusement park twenty kilometres from Oslo city centre. A full day pass with all attractions costs 345 NOK for adults, 270 for children.
Viking Biking. Experience Oslo by bike, either on your own or on a guided tour. There is no need to pre-book, but it could be a good idea. There are all types of bikes available. Nedre Slottsgate 4. Holmenkollen Ski-museum & Tower. A historic landmark, the ski jump is a must visit for ski enthusiasts. Inside the ski jump is the Holmenkollen Ski Museum, the oldest of its kind in the world. The museum presents over 4,000 years of skiing history, Norwegian polar exploration artifacts and an exhibition on snowboarding and modern skiing. The observation deck on top of the jump tower offers panoramic views of Oslo. Oslo Sommarpark. Just 30 minutes from the city centre is one of Scandinavia’s largest climbing parks with zip lines that measure close to a kilometre. There are 150 different challenges waiting among the tree tops. The tigerspring is perhaps the most exciting and not for those scared of heights. Bring your own food to the park’s barbecue and picnic areas. Or check out Café Tårnstua.
Nordmarka. Magnificent scenery just north of Oslo that is worth a trip all year round. The routes in Nordmarka are usually well-marked, but a map is recommended for longer distances. Worth a hike is Svarttjernsøgda, the highest peak at 719 metres. Several of the cabins in Nordmarka are open to the public, either to take a break, enjoy a meal or even spend the night. Photo: ©VISITOSLO/Espen Bratlie
Sinsen Brukthall. Huge permanent flea market where you can make a bargain or just stroll around. Sinsenveien 11.
Activities and excursions
Nordmarka Forest
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View from Holmenkollen
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Geneva International Motor Show 2017
From the everyday to state of the art Text: Ian Maasing
This year’s International Motor Show in Geneva attracted over 690,000 visitors who were wowed by the super-expensive, superstrong and super-fast cars on display. Such as Swedish sportscar Koenigsegg with their top of the range Regera.
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stand were the first two customerordered cars of a total of 80 to be manufactured. With a turbo-charged V8 engine of 1100 hp and three electric motors with a total of 700 hp combined, a maximum power of 1500
Cars for the more ordinary of us were also in abundance.We could inspect the compact Seat Ibiza in its latest vintage, the new generation of small mid-range SUV Subaru XV, the slightly bigger and more spacious generation of BMW 5 Series combi, the new Opel Insignia as a sedan and combi, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crossover, the new mid-range Volvo XC60 and the Volkswagen Golf with its latest facelift. Here is just a small selection from the magnificent exhibition halls near Geneva Airport.
hp and a torque of 2000 Newton metres. The enormous torque is enough to accelerate the compact twin-seat car from 0-300 km/h in 10 seconds and to 400 km/h in just 20 seconds and then a top speed at 415 km/h.
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Volkswagen Arteon
Audi Q8
Ferrari 812 Superfast
The Arteon can easily be compared to the four-door coupés from Audi, BMW and Mercedes. The detail work is at least as solid, the interior is at least as spacious, and the vehicle at least as comfortable on all kinds of surfaces. The sleek sweeping body shape measures 486 centimetres in length and under the bonnet is a choice of three engines, one petrol and two diesels. The car will be in production within a month and is set to be launched in Scandinavia after summer. The Arteon will be a worthy substitute for the expired Passat CC model.
The Q8 is Audi’s new concept car for a sporty, crossover with the SUVs high lower part combined with the low-top part of a combi-coupe. The Q8 Sport Concept has a 3-litre turbo-charged petrol engine where the turbocharger is powered electrically. Between the engine and gearbox there is an electric motor/generator that provides extra power when needed. Total system power is 476 hp and there is a maximum torque of 700 Newton metres. 0-100 km/h is 4,7 seconds with a top speed limited to 275 km/h.
The new Ferrari 812 Superfast is ideally suited to the super league with its 12-cylinder engine of 800 hp and a torque of 713 Newton metres, but is somewhat more modest compared with the Koenigsegg Regera. Thanks to a dense lightweight construction with a lot of aluminum and many details in carbon fiber reinforced plastic, it accelerates in ‘lower’ shifts: 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. Although the top speed is a ‘mere’ 340 km/h versus Koenigsegg’s 400 km/h!
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This is the Porsche to choose if you need room for three-four passengers, several golfbags and slalom skis and wish to drive when there is snow on the roads. The Panamera Sport Turismo is an elegant four-door combi coupé with four or five seats and fourwheel drive. The strongest version comes with a V8 engine, along with an electric motor. The plug-in Turbo SEHybrid has a total of 680 hp and a torque of 850 Newton Metres from 1400 rpm. 0-100 km/h is cleared in 3.4 seconds and the maximum speed is 310 km/h.
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Porsche Panamera
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet With a calm body shape in harmony with its dynamic front, this car is based on the new E-Class Coupé with seating for four adults and a 310 litre trunk. Initially available with a choice of three instantly injected efficient petrol engines, as well as a direct injection diesel engine ranging from 184 to 333 hp. The AMG versions with higher performance and four-wheel drive will come later. All models have a nine-speed automatic box where the driving power goes to the rear wheels or in the case of the 4MATIC versions to all four wheels.
Lexus LS500 Lexus present the fifth generation of the flagship LS. The rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive luxury sedan has been fitted with a brand new platform. The distinctive look of the front has sleek headlights, a long bonnet and is complemented by extra long shoulder spacing, high-shoulder body sides and big 20-inch wheels. It launched with two different engines: a newly developed V6 engine with dual turbine of 415 hp and 600 Newtonmetres torque; and a full hybrid with a V6 and two turbo motors with a total system power of 354 hp. There are a total of 14 airbags in the top version!
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Design company Italdesign, together with aircraft manufacturer Airbus, showed off their special flying electric car - Pop.Up, which is made up of three modules. A bottom plate with electric motor, battery and four wheels; a twoperson capsule plus a giant four-rotor drone. With Pop.Up you can travel on the ground, and if the situation allows, float above it. With fully charged batteries, a flight of up to 100 km should be possible. If can be a good way of transporting goods if not people.
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Photo: Ian Maasing
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Pop.Up
DS 7 Crossback
Volvo XC60
Prior to the show, the PSA Group (Peugeot and Citroën’s luxury car brand) finished the medium-sized crossover DS 7 Crossback. It looks really nice with its smoothly rounded shapes and a moderately large vertical front grille. The high ceilings of the crossover provide an airy interior and the good ground clearance prevents you from getting stuck in the first small snowfall or gravel yard, regardless of whether the car is two or four-wheel driven. The car initially has the option of three petrol engines and a diesel ranging from 130 to 230 hp. A plug-in hybrid will be launched at a later date.
The new XC60 has grown in most departments compared with its predecessor. The body is 469 centimetres long, 190 centimetres wide and 166 centimetres high. The axle spacing is 287 centimetres. And thanks to the use of super strong hotmolded brushed steel, the body weight has been reduced, although the shape is still unmistakenly Scandinavian. The nose has been made more upright and a bit rounder with a completely redesigned grill. Inside the discreet headlight glass, the T-shaped light signatures, also known as Thors hammer, are visible.
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Peugeot 3008 More and more car buyers find that crossovers and SUVs are very useful everyday cars and versatile recreational vehicles. That’s why it is no surprise that the Peugeot 3008 is Car of the Year 2017.
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Treat yourself to a weekend of golf in beautiful surroundings. Kongsberg Golf course, located by the cosy town of Kongsberg, is an 18-hole golf course featuring the Laagen river as a natural hazard. It is an ideal course for both beginners and those with low handicaps. There is also a driving range, putting green, chipping green and golf carts.
Visit Västerås’ own skyscraper this summer - where the theme is NEW! We have a brand new spa on our top floors meaning treatments with a spectacular view! You will find newly renovated rooms in all shapes and sizes and a new kitchen inspired by Mexico serving delicious dishes! Stay at Hotel Plaza and receive a free spa treatment worth 500 SEK! The offer is valid until 17 Sept 2017. The package includes Accommodation in a Large room • 1 free spa treatment (worth 500 SEK) • 15 % discount in restaurant • Breakfast buffet • Gym and sauna access • Wifi. Price from 850 SEK per person/room. Booking code BESTWAY. Best Western Plus Hotel Plaza Booking: +46 21 10 10 10 reservation@plazavasteras.se
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Offer is valid weekends: Friday to Monday during 2017. The package includes Accomodation for one night for 2 adults in a double room • Breakfast buffet • Greenfee for 2 people one day at Kongsberg Golf course. Price 1,350 NOK per night for 2 adults in a double room. Booking code GOLF PACKAGE. Best Western Plus Gyldenløve Hotel Booking: +47 32 86 58 00 gyldenlove@bestwestern.no
5 exciting attractions in 5 days Best Western Plus Hotel Svendborg is located in the centre of the old market town of Svendborg on the southern part of Funen. This part of the island is one of the most charming and popular parts of Denmark – especially during summertime. There are plenty of historic castles, beautiful boat rides and interesting museums - and with this package you will get to experience the best ones. The offer is valid from week 25 - week 33 during 2017. The package includes 4 nights in a double room incl. large breakfast buffet • 2 evenings with summer buffet or 2 course dinner • Free access to 5 exciting attractions – Ferry ride to Ærø Island, Egeskov Castle, Valdemars Castle, Svendborg Welfare Museum and the Veteran Boat Ride. Price 2,295 DKK/per person. Single room supplement 200 DKK/per night. Children under 12 years 850 DKK/night. Booking code SUMMER OFFER. Best Western Plus Hotel Svendborg Booking: booking@hotel-svendborg.dk
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Civic har fått en helt ny design med teknik som speglar Hondas innovativa själ och strävan efter teknisk briljans. Resultatet är en bil med en unik och sportig personlighet. En bil med dig som förare i fokus. Välkommen in och provkör!
Privatleasa från ca 2.795 kr/mån inkl. fri service* Pris från ca 181.900 kr • Säkerhetssystemet Honda SENSING som standard • Två helt nya turbomotorer
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Motor Civic 5D: 1.0 VTEC TURBO, 129 hk / 1.5 VTEC TURBO, 182 hk. Bränsleförbrukning blandad körning: 4,7–6,1 l/100 km. Koldioxidutsläpp: 106–139 g/km. Miljöklass: EURO 6. Bilen på bilden kan vara extrautrustad. Metallic tillkommer. *Rörlig månadshyra, f.n. 2.795 kr inkl. moms erbjuds via Honda Finance, 36 månader, max. 4.500 mil körsträcka, övermil debiteras. Kampanj giltig till 170630 eller så länge lagret räcker och kan ej kombineras med andra erbjudanden och rabatter. Uppläggnings- och administrationsavgift tillkommer. Sedvanlig kreditprövning sker. Läs mer på honda.se.