Tuesday May 14, departure from the Conference location at 17.00 hrs
Welcome reception: Haakon’s Hall
The Major of Bergen invites all EAFP 2024 participants to the Haakons’ Hall for the official Welcome to Bergen Reception.
The impressive stone building of the Haakon’s Hall was erected during the reign of King Haakon Haakonsson between 1247 and 1261. It was the largest and most imposing building of the royal residency in the 13th-century when Bergen was the political centre of Norway. Today it is owned by the Bergen City Council and is used only on special occasions, being the official municipality representation venue.
The reception takes place from 17:30 to 18:30. Light food service and beverages will be offered.
Situated in the centre of Bergen, walking distance from the conference venue Grand Terminus Hotel.
All EAFP 2024 participants will walk together from the hotel, departing at 17:00.
Wednesday May 15: departure from the Conference location 18.45 hrs
Conference dinner: Mt Fløien Restaurant
The hundred year old restaurant on top of Mount Fløien is completely renovated and opened its doors again in March 2024 and we are thrilled to invite the participants to experience and dine “On The Rooftop of Bergen”
The restaurant is accessed via the most popular attraction in Bergen – the famous funicular. A 10 minutes stroll from the conference venue Grand Hotel Terminus, you arrive at the Fløien Funicular station, where you will be able to experience the thrilling funicular ride up the steep mountain side, to the top of mount Fløien. The ride takes some 4 minutes. The dinner venue for the evening will hence be situated 320 meters (1050 ft) above sea level and the view of Bergen and the surrounding fjord area is purely breath taking! The group will walk the 200 metres to the restaurant.
The restaurant is located in a beautiful and elegant building and truly offers an unrivalled view of the city of Bergen. You will really find it difficult not to fall in love with this town after a visit to Mount Fløien!
After dinner, the funicular will take you back down the mountain to the city centre.
All EAFP 2024 participants will walk together from the hotel and be given funicular tickets at the station for the return journey.
Departure from the hotel by foot at 18:45.
