Pre-course get-together with evening lecture

Tuesday 12 May, 19:00

Location: Rockheim
Fee: Included with pre-course registration
Registration: Required (register for this event in the conference registration form)

Lecture: A orthopaedic surgeon's travel letter from Greenland
Klaus Hindsø MD PhD
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen

Organ Concert & Welcome Reception

Wednesday 13 May, 17:50–20:30

Bus transport from Clarion Hotel Trondheim at 17:30

Meeting Point: Clarion Hotel - outside hotel entrance
Fee: Included with conference registration
Registration: Required (register for this event in the conference registration form)

The Welcome Reception will be held in the Nidaros Cathedral and the Archbishop Palace.

Nidaros cathedral is the world`s northernmost medieval cathedral and Norway`s national sanctuary. The Cathedral is the grave church of St Olav, the patron Saint of Norway. In addition, it is now one of Europe`s historical pilgrim destinations.

The work on the Archbishop Palace began in the second half of the 12th century and it is today one of the best preserved buildings of its kind in Europe. The building has been the residence of the most powerful men in Norway and a military installation.

We start the evening with an organ concert in our beautiful Cathedral. After the concert, we walk to the Archbishop palace for the Welcome Reception.

Banquet

Thursday 14 May, 19:00

Location: Cosmos 2
Fee: NOK 1.200,-
Registration: Required (register for this event in the conference registration form)

Hike to Grønlia Cabin

Thursday 14 May, 13:00

Meeting Point: Clarion Hotel Lobby
Fee: NOK 475,-
Registration: Required (register for this event in the conference registration form)

Description: Transportation by bus to Bymarka recreational area ( 15 minutes). We hike to the cabin, Grønlia, a popular excursion for locals with a nice view. At Grønlia traditional Norwegian waffles and coffee will be served.

Capacity: Minimum 20 pax, max 120

Trip length (walking): approx. 8 km (dirt road)

Clothing: Walking/hiking shoes suitable for outdoors and a bit muddy if rain. Outdoor jacket (waterproof if raining).

Unesco World Heritage Site - Røros

Saturday 16 May, 08:00 - 18:00

Meeting Point: Clarion Hotel Lobby
Fee: NOK 960,-
Registration: Required (register for this event in the conference registration form)

Description: Røros is one of the oldest towns of wooden buildings in Europe and is located on a gently sloping plateau 628 metres above sea level. The city was founded in 1644 when the first copper ore was found in the area, and over the years, Røros became one of the most important mining towns in Norway.

Price includes transport, sightseeing of Røros and The Copper Works Museum, lunch (local traditional food).

Minimum attendance: 20 pax

Duration: approx. 10 hrs. (bus travel: 2,5 hrs each way)

More about Røros

Sightseeing by boat with a guided visit to Munkholmen

Friday 15 May, 16:00 - 18:30

Meeting Point: Clarion Hotel Lobby
Fee: NOK 350,-
Registration: Required (register for this event in the conference registration form)

Description: Sightseeing by boat with a guided visit to Munkholmen. Munkholmen an islet in the Trondheim fjord located about one nautical mile north of Trondheim city. It has a history dating back to the Viking era.

Minimum attendance: 25 pax

Duration: approx. 2,5 hrs