Scan Magazine | Issue 19 | June 2010 by Scan Client Publishing

JUNE 2010 ISSUE 19 PROMOTING BRAND SCANDINAVIA

CAROLINE WOZNIACKI: GETTING READY FOR WIMBLEDON FOOD: MIDSUMMER TRADITIONS OUT AND ABOUT IN DENMARK: HAPPY, ACTIVE HOLIDAYS THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW: THE NORWEGIAN GARDEN

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.

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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.

Scan Magazine | Contents

Contents COVER FEATURE 8

Caroline Wozniacki

HOTELS OF THE MONTH 38

She is only 19 years old but has come a long way in the international world of tennis. Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark is currently training hard to be in top shape for Wimbledon later this month.

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TRAVEL THEMES 16

FOOD 42

Bergen – Gateway to the Fjords of Norway The idyllic city of Bergen is the perfect gateway for exploring a very beautiful part of Norway. Make the perfect holiday by combining Bergen with some nights at the beautiful Hardanger Fjord, where you can soak up the peace and sign up for hiking, biking and fishing.

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Swedish Restaurants We have a fantastic platter of Swedish Restaurants for you to choose from. Read about the popular restaurant Meet or experience the historic splendour and world-class food at the Operakällaren restaurant

TRAVEL 35

Scandinavian Midsummer is over us Midsummer is an excellent opportunity to create a beautiful Scandinavian smorgasbord of summery delicacies.

Take Me to Finland What can be more fascinating than visiting the truly remote and amazing Lapland in Finland? Finland offers much to feed the soul, from tranquil lakeside cottages to art, music and performance.

SWEDEN | Munkedals Herrgård Munkedal Herrgård offers you a unique experience. Why not tailor your stay so that you can enjoy manor life to the full.

Out and About in Denmark Summer is here and what can be better than to take your family out and about for an active holiday. This month, we offer you a large overview of things to do in Denmark, ranging from museums to biking tours.

DENMARK | Nimb The famous and well-established Nimb in the Tivoli Gardens reopened in 2008, and it offers everything under one roof in perhaps one of the most spectacular and beautiful buildings in all of Copenhagen.

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DENMARK | The exquisite Divan 2 Feel the history of one of the oldest and finest restaurants in Denmark’s Tivoli Gardens.

SWEDEN | Restaurant Fäviken The restaurant Fäviken Magasinet, has a lot to celebrate this year – so we just had to pay them a visit.

The Chelsea Flower show Revisit the beautiful Norwegian Kebony garden from this year’s Chelsea Flower show.

REGULARS & COLUMNS 12 65

Scan Business

FEATURE

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Copenhagen Capacity: Copenhagen – Open for Business

The simple answer is yes. Introducing our business section, Craig Smith, Head of Communications, ISS UK explains how service companies can respond to new market demands.

Copenhagen has become attractive to modern businesses seeking sustainable bottom lines and happy employees.

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

Are Service Companies feeling the recession?

UK tax Residence, ordinary residence and domicile – what does it mean now? Update by regular tax columnist Helena Whitmore, McGuireWoods London LLP.

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Scan Magazine | Editor’s Note

Dear Reader, So here we are in June and it is officially strawberries and cream time. To get you in the mood, we have an exclusive interview for you with Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, who will try to win at Wimbledon later this month. She is a great ambassador for Denmark and we will be cheering her on all the way to the final. For those of who are planning a holiday in Scandinavia, you need look no further than this issue for inspiration. On page 16 we focus on holidays in Denmark and then travel on to Finland and Norway. To round things off we profile a few mouth watering restaurants in Sweden. It is true that a Danish restaurant was recently nominated to be the best in the world but, as you will read, the Swedes can certainly hold their own. As my better half is pregnant, we’ve decided to stay at home this year. So I will have plenty of time to kick a ball around with my son in the park and I will be expecting him to cheer for Denmark in the football world cup. He is almost two years old, so it is about time he is taught to behave like a “roligan”.

Back in the cultured pages of Scan Magazine, this month we’ve also been to the Chelsea Flower Show. Our journalist met up with Norwegian gardener Darren Saines who was exhibiting the fantastic Kebony – Naturally Norway garden. Don’t forget to read Bronte Blomhoj’s take on the Scandinavian midsummer on page 42. Our food columnist is as witty as usual. And for fans of Scandinavian fashion and design I do hope you enjoy the summer-inspired products we have found for you – see pages 12 and 14. When we’re back with you in July, Caroline Wozniacki will hopefully have won Wimbledon. A grand slam for Brand Scandinavia! I hope you enjoy reading this magazine as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.

Thomas Winther

For those who do not know what a roligan is, this is a movement of Danish football fans who are well-mannered yet cheerful, before, during and after the match. A roligan is also a nice guy, never too far from a bottle of lager, and with a bit of a beer belly. All good, but I know it will only be the first part of that image which will appeal to his mother!

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Published 09.05.2010 ISSN 1757-9589

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

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Regular Contributors Cecilie Jacobsen (Editor) has an MA in Journalism and International studies. Cecilie has large international experience and has previously worked for the United Nations and Nokia as well as written extensively about climate change. 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. Bronte Blomhoj runs Scandi Kitchen in London, a Scandinavian deli/cafe. Bronte, who has studied in Edinburgh and has a background in investment banking, has lived in London for 7 years. She writes Scan Magazine’s monthly food column.

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. Ray O’Connor is one of Ireland’s successful wine exporters and has lived in London since 2006. He is a regular contributor to many specialist wine publications and won the Young Wine Writer of the Year Award 2007. 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.

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.

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.

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”.

Christina Sanderson is an Anglo-Swede based in London. A Cambridge art history graduate, she worked for several years in the auction business. She now works as an art consultant, runs cultural tours in Sweden and writes on art for Scan Magazine.

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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. 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. 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 | Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki: I would love to win a grand slam one day She is only 19 years old but has come a long way in the international world of tennis. Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark is currently the third ranked female tennis player in the world and right now she is training hard to be in top shape for Wimbledon later this month. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Cover Photo: Zairbek Mansurov

Most people who make it big in the world of sports start early: Caroline started playing tennis at the age of seven and when she was 14 she won the singles title in the Osaka Mayor's Cup in Japan in October 2004. And her career as a professional tennis player really took off when in 2006 she won the girls’ single Wimbledon tournament. Since then her tennis career has grown steadily: Caroline has played in the big tournaments such as French Open, Australian Open and US Open. Currently she is the only Danish woman in the Top 500 on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour ( WTA). She has won seven WTA Tour events and was the runner up at the 2009 US Open. Caroline Wozniacki was born in the town of Odense on the island of Funen in Denmark and is the daughter of Polish parents Anne and Piotr Wozniacki. Her father has been her coach for many years and Caroline is not the only sporty person in the family: her brother Patrik is a professional football player for BK Frem in Denmark. And Caroline is more than tennis. She is also a successful business woman having launched her own beauty products, amongst them shampoos, lotions and scrubs. The series is called “Caroline Wozniacki – Love All” and Caroline has very much been a part of developing the line herself, which includes green tea and is free of parabens. Furthermore she was made the exclusive new face of the Stella McCartney tennis line for Adidas in 2009 and has a long line of sponsors behind her including Adidas, Sony Ericson and Danske Invest.

able to run around so much really hurt my game. I still do a lot of rehabbing exercises just to make sure that my ankle will be as good as new by the time the grass court season rolls around. I am very confident that I won’t have any problems with it for the start of Wimbledon.

Do you prefer to play on grass or clay? Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Scan Magazine caught up with the busy Dane and had a chat with her about Wimbledon, her perfect day off and her favourite destinations in the world.

What are your thoughts on Wimbledon? I have great memories of Wimbledon from when I was a junior, so I am really excited to go back there again this year. I think that Wimbledon is sacred. Its atmosphere is unique and it is a one of a kind experience to play there. Every time I walk out on the court to play a match, I feel that I am a part of a long standing tradition.

My favourite surface is hard, but I have nothing against grass or clay either. I have proved it to myself that I can play really well on any surface.

Do you think there are any up-coming Scandinavian tennis talents that will make it to the top in the future? Tennis has become more popular in Denmark since I started becoming a little more known. I am not so sure about the current state of Scandinavian junior tennis, but I am sure that there are a lot of talented players out there. The only advice I would like to give them is, don’t be afraid to follow your dreams. Be tenacious and put in the necessary work with all your heart, then you have a chance to make it.

You previously won the Wimbledon girls’ tournament. What would it mean to you to win the senior tournament?

Have you tasted Wimbledon’s famous strawberries?

I would love to win a Grand Slam event one day; this is what I am working for. Winning in Wimbledon would be a dream come true for me, as I really like the event.

I love Wimbledon strawberries and cream and I am looking forward to having some again this year. They are also part of the charm of Wimbledon.

You have just had an ankle injury. Will you be in top shape for Wimbledon?

What is it like to be on the road so much?

My ankle has been bothering me these past few weeks, and I was not able to play the way I would have liked to. My footwork is one of my weapons, so not being

Living out of a suitcase sometimes gets very tiring. It is also very hard to keep in touch with friends and family, but luckily I have some great friends on the Tour and my parents often travel with me as well. I

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Scan Magazine | Cover Feature | Caroline Wozniacki

What do you like to do when you are in London? London is a great city and I hope it won’t rain as much as it usually does. I like the shopping scene; I absolutely love the London Eye, and I even went to the waxworks museum a few years ago. I think London is a very historic city. Even though I am not really big on fish, I try to eat fish and chips at least once when I am there just to get the British experience.

Photo: Zairbek Mansurov

You have travelled around the world several times – what is your favourite destination?

often miss my brother though. He lives in Copenhagen, and his schedule is also really busy, so we don’t see each other as much as we would like. After several weeks on the road, I am always looking forward to spending some time at home.

You have been working hard to get where you are today. Did you have time to be a normal teenager as well? It depends on what you consider normal. To me, waking up in the morning and going to practise twice a day was normal. Sweating in a gym or doing extra cardio workouts to get better was an ordinary practice. This is, however, not to say that I don’t like hanging out with my friends in the mall, or go to the movies occasionally. I do not really like parties; I don’t drink, so missing out on going out was not a big sacrifice for me either. I love playing tennis, so missing out on a few things doesn’t really matter because I get so much in return.

Do you have time for a boyfriend? The press really likes to report that I have a new boyfriend every week. Truth is, I don’t. I don’t really have time for it right

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I like New York because it has a great vibe, Melbourne because of the weather and the friendly people there, Doha and Dubai because of the atmosphere, Paris because of the shopping, London because of its tradition and Warsaw because I have family there, but my favourite city in the world is Copenhagen.

Where do you see yourself 20 years from now?

now, plus I really prefer to keep my private life just private.

I hope that people will remember me as not only a great player but as a great person.

How do you spend a day off?

Here at Scan Magazine we have opened a bet on who will win Wimbledon – what are the odds that it will be you?

If it is a day off from tennis, then I like to stay in bed a little longer than usual. I often go for a jog in the morning, and then have a big brunch. If I don’t have any commitments for that day, I usually meet up with my girlfriends and we catch up over a coffee/hot chocolate. We often make it to the movies, and we sometimes go shopping.

You know, I always say that until the last ball is played at a tournament, everyone has a chance to win it. I would like to take it one match at a time, and we will see what happens. As long as I am confident with my game, I have a chance to do really well in Wimbledon.

Facts on Wimbledon - The tennis tournament is the most prestigious in the world, being also the oldest.

- It consists of five major events, four junior events and four invitational events.

- The All England Club in this famous London suburb hosted the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877.

- The Centre Court has a retractable roof to make sure that rain does not stop play.

- It is the only grand slam played on grass. - It takes place over two weeks at the end of June/beginning of July; and the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals take place on the second Saturday and Sunday.

- The tournament has many traditions, both for players and spectators, amongst them, for the players a strict dress code, and for everyone strawberries and cream. A Pimms is also a must!

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Scan Magazine | Design | We Love This

We love this... June is the beginning of barbecue season, a time to gather around the grill for food and fun. If you get tired you can take nap in the shade.

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Kettlebarbecue Hammock The striking striped and colourful Kimara hammock comes from the Finnish company Marimekko. Retails at £143.83 from www.scandinaviandesigncenter.com

‘Kitchen’ Dancook ‘Kitchen’ is both a barbecue and a kitchen at the same time. The large tabletop in granite (62 x 62 cm) is ideal for preparing dinner before cooking. Retails at £599. Call 02392596016 for stockists.

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Scan Magazine | Design | Fashion Diary

Fashion Diary... Summer Weddings

By Julie Guldbrandsen

There is a royal wedding in Sweden this month, and I'm sure lots of you have weddings to attend too. Whether you are going to a country, beach or town hall wedding, these pieces will work beautifully. Just choose one amazing dress and some good accessories, like these nude and peach delicacies.

By Malene Birger Peachy leather clutch with gold and silver studs from By Malene Birger, £209. Call +44 (0) 208 969 4441 for stockists.

By Malene Birger Nude leather platform sandals from By Malene Birger, £257. Call +44 (0) 208 969 4441 for stockists.

Dagmar Jacket from Dagmar, £290. Call +44 (0) 203 301 4717 for stockists.

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Strapless dress from By Malene Birger, £190. Call +44 (0) 208 969 4441 for stockists.

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Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

Fun for everyone in family-friendly Denmark A family holiday in Denmark offers a wealth of things to see and do. Activities range from amusement parks and activity centres, to museums, zoos and much, much more. Beyond an endless list of beach activities, there are cycle paths through picturesque forests, heathlands to discover, as well as more adventurous pursuits like horse riding through sand dunes or surfing in the breakers. By Kathrine Lind Gustavussen, Visit Denmark | Photos: Visit Denmark

Stunning, wide, sandy beaches lie deserted along Denmark’s 7,300 km of coastline. Holiday cottages nestle among sand dunes, and, combined with the fresh air and summer temperatures of up to 27 degrees, the scenery provides an incredible setting for a beach holiday. Short distances make travelling easy and convenient so you can easily combine a beach holiday with an exciting city break in one of Denmark’s many charming cities. Copenhagen is a bustling seaside metropolis packed with summer fun and boasts of being one of the most child friendly capitals in Europe. The city centre is small and compact, yet with everything your heart desires in terms of museums, shopping, cosy restaurants and cafes, parks and playgrounds, art and adventures, dreamy castles, beaches and wildlife. Many museums have introduced

interactive exhibits designed with younger visitors in mind and some of the major exhibitions, galleries and museums even have special children’s sections. Family attractions and amusement parks that will delight children of all ages include the first ever Legoland and the adventure park Djurs Sommerlan, home to rollercoasters, rides, amusements and an enormous Aqua park. A particular favourite is, of course, the world famous Tivoli Gardens, with a plethora of venues, rides and amusements. Animal lovers could head to Aalborg Zoo to encounter more than 1,200 animals representing 138 species; or Randers Rainforest, an indoor tropical safari featuring 200 different animals and 450 kinds of plant. Alternatively, come face to face with wild animals in their natural environment on a Seal Safari on the Wadden Sea – a guaranteed child-pleaser.

Many head for North Jutland in the summer, and if you do, make for the brand new Aquarium in Hirtshals. Stand face to face with a gigantic Sunfish and other North Sea ocean life. The brand new centre opens in June and will be the largest aquarium in Scandinavia. The appealing mix of breathtaking beaches, vibrant cities and wide range of sites and attractions are sure to keep the whole family entertained. This, coupled with beautiful forests and a whole host of natural wonders to explore, makes Denmark the perfect destination for a family holiday.

Information on all aspects of travelling to Denmark www.visitdenmark.com

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Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

Come to Lintrup Zoo and get educated Lintrup Zoo is more than just a place to come and visit animals. The zoo has recently been taken over by new owners and they have turned an old and worn down zoo into a true center of communication with a newly opened school service, falconer shows and team building courses. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Lintrup Zoo

When Kristian Jessen Hansen and his zookeeper girlfriend, Nanna took over Lintrup Zoo last year (close to the town of Ribe in Denmark), the zoo was worn down and in dire need of renovation. The couple have managed to get the place up and running and have more than 90 different species of animals to show today. “It was a real challenge to get the zoo back in shape but we have succeeded, not least to ensure that the animals have excellent living conditions, and we have even managed to set up collaboration with the Danish animal protection service to take in animals which people are unable to care for. This has so far resulted in meerkats and a female raccoon,” says Kristian. Kristian was originally in the tool busi-

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ness and his girlfriend was a zookeeper. She always wanted to have her own zoo, so when Linstrup came up for sale they grabbed the opportunity. Even though they both work all day and every day, they both agree that they are living their dream. They are driven by the many challenges and the development of new concepts: “We are passionate about the animals and wanted to pass on knowledge to our visitors. Therefore we now have school children coming to learn about falcons and other birds of prey, as well having whole companies coming here to take classes in becoming a falconer,” Kristian says. And you can do one, two and three day courses which will not only give you an adrenalin kick but also improve interper-

sonal skills and therefore in the end teach employees something new about themselves and each other. Kristian and his team of zookeepers also travel the country with a falconer show, as well as teaching students the art of being a falconer at the zookeeper school. Today you can experience animals such as tapirs, baboons, gibbons, emus, ostriches, several cats and loads of bird species at the zoo and, constantly seeking to expand the zoo, Kristian is always looking for new partners and sponsors.

For more info have a look at: www.safarizoopark.dk

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The Freshwater Centre – heaps of experiences for everyone At The Freshwater Centre close to the town of Silkeborg in Denmark, you can do it all. The centre is a unique combination of a water playground which will teach both children and adults about Danish animals and their habitats in a fun and educational way. Spending a weekend there may not be enough as there are so many activities to indulge in. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: The Freshwater Centre

Stand on the bottom of the amazing Silkeborg Lake in an aquarium and see the amazing underwater life. Venture into the nearby forest with a guide and get educated, move on to a huge water playground, spend the night in the otter room and continue to expand you knowledge after hours – the options are endless at the Freshwater Centre which is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Denmark. “The Freshwater Centre is basically a centre for the water environment and we offer our guests the unique combination of an outdoor and indoor experience. When you visit us you will learn something about Danish animals and fauna and the whole family can participate here,” says Pernille

Utzon who is the Marketing and Sponsor Manager at The Freshwater Centre.

“Stay overnight and meet a friendly ghost” The centre offers whole packages for families and school classes which combine both fun and education. It is possible to “sleep with the fish” deep down in the underwater aquarium and go for a night walk in the forest. “We also have a ghost here who we believe used to be a carpenter worker here. It is possible to go and visit him in the old

tower and most often he is in a good mood and offers nice children a sweet surprise,” says Pernille and emphasises that the good thing about The Freshwater Centre is that once your entrance is paid, you are free to use all the activities and tours that the centre offers.

There are a number of packages for families and school classes, a great restaurant and an ocean of activities that are worth checking out. Find out much more at www.ferskvandscentret.dk.

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Come and stuff yourself at the Mussel Festival in Løgstør The town of Løgstør in the Northern part of Jutland in Denmark has a tradition. Each year they pay homage to the famous mussels, caught in the Limfjord, with a two day festival. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Courtesy of Løgstør

This year the festival takes places from 911 July and everything involves mussels: you can cook them with local herbs, eat them, participate in mussel competitions, create a piece of art with them, see giant mussel sculptures on display as well as meet a number of working artists who will entertain you. First and foremost: you can eat all the mussels you like for free. The festival first took place in 2005 and ever since has returned to Løgstør every summer. “We wanted to find a way to brand our city and to make people aware that we have some of the best mussels in the world

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here. We are lucky to have so many people in this town who are passionate about doing this for the city and that why this is possible,” says Line Myrup who is the Marketing Officer in the town of Løgstør. At the festival, which receives approximately 7,000 visitors each year, there will be music, competitions and an art school for children. “When people turn up at the mussel festival they will not only have a gastronomic experience but also a cultural one at this amazing venue right on the beautiful Limfjord,” says Line and emphasizes that this festival is not to be missed.

Read more about the festival and “The Mussel Town of Løgstør” at: www.muslingebyen.dk

The Danish Champagne and Oyster Championship Another shellfish to come out of the Limfjord is the oyster and in Løgstør you can participate in the Danish Champagne and Oyster Championship opening this summer on 22 August. The winner will go on to participate in the World Championship in Ireland. To sign up, go to: www.dm-oesters.dk

Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

Farm holidays in Denmark: The best way to relax and enjoy nature By Cecilie Jacobsen

Why not treat yourself and your family to a farm holiday this year. With more than 110 farms to choose from in every part of Denmark, and activities to suit everyone in the family, a farm holiday is a good alternative way of spending your holiday. Get up with the farmer and feed the animals, go hiking, fishing or simply kick back and enjoy nature â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the choice is yours when you choose to spend your vacation on a real farm in the Danish countryside where you can also teach your children where the food comes from. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farm holidays are especially popular with families with small children because they allow children to learn about animals and farming while providing everyone with plenty of fresh air,â&#x20AC;? says Niels Henrik Nielsen who is the chairman of the Danish 2 Association for Agri-Tourism.

On most farms families get to stay in selfcontained apartments which used to be old farm buildings. Even though this gives you the freedom to cook you own meals, a lot of farmers try and dine together with their guests a couple of times in a week to make the whole farm experience complete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will get a totally different experience at a farm holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes just an hour away from the city. As well as soak-

ing up the fresh air, leaning about farming and animals, guests will also experience life in a small village and meet the people who live out here which can be a very rewarding experience,â&#x20AC;? says Niels Henrik Nielsen. Make your booking and read more at: www.bondegaardsferie.dk

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The New Tivoli Hotel – a brand new concept in the heart of Copenhagen There is something to look forward to in Copenhagen this summer. On 1 July the New Tivoli Hotel opens its doors only one kilometre from the famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park. The Hotel will offer everything a family or business ever needs in terms of accommodation, meals and fun at a prime, central location in Copenhagen. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Arp-Hansen Hotel Group

The New Tivoli Hotel is a new theme hotel not seen in Copenhagen before. Be greeted by Columbine and Harlequin or the Tivoli Guard when you arrive – the possibilities are many and the themes are visible in the decoration of the hotel, in the conference facilities and banquet arrangements. All the design and decorations in the hotel are carried out by Tivoli’s own designers.

the Tivoli Gardens for all our guests, we have a created a brand new concept which will offers guests a whole new way of experiencing Copenhagen.” And she adds that the hotel group is on a mission to take the leading position as Copenhagen’s most interesting hotel business with respect to staff/guest relations and product experiences.

Dorte Krak, who is the Administrating Director for the Arp-Hansen Hotel Group, which runs the New Tivoli Hotel, says: “With 402 exciting rooms, a congress center with room for up to 4,000 people, Fitness, VIP-Lounge and free entrance to

One of the many attractions in the New Tivoli Hotel is the Skybar situated on the 12th floor 46 metres above ground; you can enjoy your breakfast or try out some of the best sushi from Sticks’N’Sushi. And as an extra bonus, the hotel is launching

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an all-inclusive package for families with children this summer and with free entrance, meals, shuttle bus and tour passes, you will not need to get your wallet out. The New Tivoli Hotel is, like all other ArpHansen Hotels, certified with a Green Key, which means that the hotel has adopted an environmental policy, reducing rubbish, water usage and energy as well as helping guests find healthy and green activities during their stay at the hotel. To find out more about the Tivoli Hotel, go to www.arp-hansen.com

Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

Tailor-made biking trips for everyone What could be better than experiencing the beautiful nature of Northern Jutland in Denmark on a bike? This summer you and your family can go on tailor-made trips allowing you to experience nature and landscape in a very close up and personal way from your bike saddle. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Visit Mors

Visit Mors is offering these great and very organized biking trips and the only thing you need to worry about is where you will stop and eat your next ice cream. Bente Kristensen, who is the head of the Tourist board, Visit Mors, explains: “We have designed a large variety of tailor-made biking trips which cater for everyone including professional bikers, people looking to get moderate exercise, to families with children. We set you up with everything from accommodation, maps, packed lunches, trailers and tour descriptions,” she says. You will normally do between 15-50 kilometres per day and there are tours that last up to eight days. On the trips it is possible to move around Limfjorden, get down to Rolf Forest, and experience the amazing Vesterhavet, the areas of Thy and Mors as well as the town of Aalborg. On the island of Mors you can experience different landscape types where the southern part is flat and the northern part is hill. “Being in close contact with nature is a wonderful thing and on a bike you benefit from both the exercise as well as seeing new and different things when you travel on the small roads,” says Bente and she mentions that the famous Snaps Route, where you will travel by bike from Inn to Inn tasting different types of snaps and eat local dishes, is not to be missed. If you have special needs Visit Mors is willing to change the routes around so that they suit you and even your luggage can be delivered to and picked up from your bed and breakfast, so you do not have to carry that around.

You can read more in the brochure “Biking on Northern Jutland” which can be found on www. visitmors.dk

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Glasmuseet Ebeltoft – international art in a beautiful setting Why not take a trip to the beautiful coastal town of Ebeltoft in Denmark this summer and experience the only international collection of glass art in Denmark. With a beautiful sea view and a large collection of internatioinal glass as well as changing exhibitions, the museum is well worth a visit. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Glasmuseet Ebeltoft

Glasmuseet Ebeltoft was established in 1985 and is situated in the former Customs and Excise House in the old fishing town of Ebeltoft in Jutland, Denmark. The museum was extended in 2006 with a new wing. This summer it is possible to experience five metre tall glass trees made by the French artist Marcoville,which are part of the theme exhibition “Flora - The Botanical Experience”. Executive Director of the museum, Dagmar Brendstrup says: “We have so much going on here, and there are many experiences awaiting our guests. Visiting the museum will give you plenty to think about because there is so much art that is simply beautiful to look at.”

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On the first Sunday of each month, the museum offers a free guided tour. These tours give visitors the chance to learn more about the pieces exhibited as well as the garden, which has been totally redesigned by a garden expert.

tasty food in picturesque surroundings overlooking the bay of Ebeltoft. The café serves delicious home baked rolls and baguettes, salads, burgers, tapas, cakes and coffee. There is both a lunch and dinner menu available, which are updated frequently.

So much more than just a museum During the summer months you can participate in several activities. You can, for instance, experiment with sand casting. There is also an aquarelle painter who will be giving painting classes, several flower decorators who will demonstrate how to arrange flowers. There is also a shop, which sells glass design made by more than 60 Danish and international artists. And when you feel the need for a rest, you can sit back and enjoy some

This coming autumn, a new activity will open called The Glass Universe where you can experience a digital space to challenge the senses, which also involves glass, which will even tell you a story.

Take a look at www.glasmuseet.dk to learn more about the exhibitions and the many activities.

Tønder Festival Text by cecilie Jacobsen | Photo: Tønder Festival

– a festival in the top league

This year’s Tønder Festival will once again be something special, when the stages are filled with some of the best artists in international folk and roots music. And this year, like so many before, the festival welcomes both up-coming artists as well as the usual veterans. Tønder Festival dates back to 1975 when it was first started by a group of young musical enthusiasts. It has since then developed into one of the most respected folk and roots music festivals in Europe. The festival is very well organized with more than 23,000 concert tickets sold and 2,000 volunteers generating a huge turnover in the relatively small town of Tønder.

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Each year a number of wellknown artists attract festival guests, but also a good number of up-coming and unknown artists. “We like to encourage young people to get into folk and roots music and dedicate time on the first evening of the festival to introduce new artists. Tønder Festival is therefore, indeed, a place where new talents are discovered,” says Carsten Panduro of the festival. The festival has duly arranged a workshop and master class called “Strings Attached” in which a group of handpicked young artists from Denmark, Ireland and Scotland meet and develop their talents under the supervision of the more established artists.

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The festival is unique in that the audience must purchase tickets for each concert, rather than just getting a pass for the entire festival. “This forces the audience to investigate the artists and their music and actively choose what they want to hear,” says Carsten. This year you can hear bands such as Runrig, Arlo Gunthrie, Eddi Reader,Wolfstone, Katzenjammer, Coast, Niels Hausgaard and many, many more. Read more at: www.tf.dk

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The Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg – the all sea experience This summer you can expand your knowledge on the relation between Man and Sea. The Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg covers almost all aspects of the theme, dealing with fishery, shipping, coastal culture, offshore exploitation of oil and gas, offshore wind energy, the sea environment and marine life. The aim of the museum is to give your knowledge a real boost as well as close-up experiences with seals and fish in the aquarium. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: FIMUS

“We are a museum which covers all aspects of man’s interaction with the sea. We offer our visitors some 14,000 square metres of exhibition. When visiting us you will have the opportunity to experience fish and seals, learn about shipping and fisheries and an open air area with coastal fishing hamlets, small harbours and wooden vessel shipyards,” says Morten Hahn-Pedersen, Director of the museum. A participatory museum When you are done visiting the seals and the fish in the aquarium, you can go out into nature and continue your education in sea culture. The exhibition “The Many Faces of the Wadden Sea” will take you through the history of this amazing area, which is also about to become a national park. Furthermore, there is an open lab where you can take part in dissections

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and get a close look into the world of the researcher. And in the open air part of the museum you will find a coastal landing place, a shipyard and a harbor based on real houses moved from the old harbor of Esbjerg. Here you will find the largest collection of original wooden vessels in Denmark and a number of history workshops (ship’s carpenters, blacksmiths, rope makers et cetera) take care of the maintenance of the fleet of altogether 45 vessels. “We are worth visiting, because the broad variety of themes makes us a unique museum – even on a world level. We give our visitors a close look into the amazing world of man and the sea in terms of historic, present and future aspects. With us you just get it all,” says Morten.

A museum with a forward focus While a lot of museums focus on history, the Fisheries and Maritime Museum in Esbjerg have a very forward focused approach which involves collaboration between researchers from many different scientific fields. In a joint venture with The University of Southern Denmark, the museum runs the research centre, Centre for Maritime and Regional Studies. Among the research objectives of the research at the museum are the consequences of climate change, invasive species and a lot of other exciting subjects that form the basis for the exhibitions that the museum offers to the visitors. The result is a museum where you can easily spend hours. Read more at: www.fimus.dk

Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

Ravsliberen’s lifelong love for amber By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Ravsliberen

The amber jewelers “Ravsliberen” in the coastal town Sæby in North Jutland has been offering a wide variety of quality amber jewellery for the past 25 years – each of them handmade with love by owner Frants Kristensen. A lot of care and effort are put into making every single piece of jewellery at Ravsliberen – the amber polisher – in Sæby. The shop has amber jewellery for everyone’s taste, but should customers have a special wish, Frants Kristensen is ready to make them their own unique design. “I collect the amber pieces on the beach myself and I know their worth, which is why I always think of ways to get the most out of every single piece,” tells Frants Kristensen, whose father and grandfather were amber polishers in the past, and

Ravsliberen’s passion for amber is reflected in all his work. On the other side of the shop he has got his own private museum which contains a collection of very rare and historical objects made from amber. The entry is free for everyone and the museum is definitely worth a visit.

who has been running the business for 25 years with his wife Doris Kristensen.

For further information visit: www.ravsliberen.dk

Farm61 – A charming farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in the middle of North East Jutland’s green idyll By Tharrsica Kankesan | Photos: Farm61

The new Bed & Breakfast ‘Farm61’ welcomes everyone into its cozy and beautiful 200 year old farmhouse with its thatched roof, swimming pool in the backyard and individually decorated rooms with handpicked furniture. Whether you are couples wanting to enjoy some relaxing time together, family with young children keen on exploring nature or just wanting to play golf in the countryside, there is something for everyone. Simon Klitgård, the owner of Farm61, has taken great care to ensure his guests have a good time at his Bed & Breakfast. While free internet access and TV are provided in every room, the house has an open kitchen, which everyone can use. The side building is suitable for parties, seminars

and conferences, and anyone can chill out, sunbathe or have a theme party at the swimming pool. Close to nature and activities Situated in Tindbæk village, Farm61 is only 15 minutes drive away from the nearest towns Randers, Viborg and Hobro and form an array of various attractions and activities in the neighborhood. Should you wish to go fishing, the streams near Bjer-

ringbro are suitable to catch salmon and sea trout. Should you wish to go swimming, Fussing Sø which is the cleanest lake in Denmark is just 5 km away. Or if you want to play golf or visit a castle, everything is within a few kilometers distance from Farm61. For further information about Farm61 and other activities visit: www.farm61.dk

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Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

Riding on the edge of the sea Imaging galloping on an Icelandic horse along a white sandy beach, the shallow water sparkling and the fresh Baltic wind whistling in your ears. The location is the Danish island of Læsø and it is a favourite with horse riders. By Emelie Krugly | Photos: Courtesy of Rønnergården

Læsø, situated on the east coast of North Jutland, is the largest island in the Kattegat, the strait between Denmark and Sweden.

Inger and her now ex-husband Poul-Erik Krogbækgård first started in the equestrian business by setting up Krogbækgaard. Today, there are approximately 300 horses on the island.

Inger-Lise Grønberg Jensen is the owner and head of “Rønnergården”. She has arranged riding holidays on Læsø since 1986. Her aim is to provide a memorable vacation and horseback experience. “Icelandic horses are known for their good nature and are famous for their “tølt” similar to a trot but without the bouncing. This is the ultimate in relaxation,” she explains.

Inger-Lise Grønberg Jensen then set up her own business in 1993 and now she and her colleagues offer several different holiday packages for families and companies. You can stay for both shorter and longer periods of time, an example, and a popular choice, is a 3 day ride around Læsø.

Several dozen Icelandic horses have been shipped over to the island since the 1980s.

Whilst visiting, Inger-Lise Grønberg Jensen recommends a trip to Læsø Kur,

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a spa situated in the small town of Vesterø Havn, in the medieval salt marshes, where salt was once processed. The salt is still used today in the treatment process for its beneficial healing qualities. Different types of treatment are available, such as salt inhalation and a large saltwater pool, and different types of hot salt baths are available with varying salinity. Baths are especially good for psoriasis patients.

For more information visit www.naturridning.dk and www.laesoe-booking.dk

Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Out and About in Denmark

DFDS Canal Tours takes you through new and old Copenhagen By Emelie Krugly | Photos: DFDS Canal Tours

Sailing calmly around the harbour and canals of Copenhagen is one of the finest ways of exploring the Danish capital. Ever since 1904, the Danes have been using boats as transportation, and guided tours have been running since 1949. DFDS Canal Tour guides will tell you about the main sights and the most interesting moments in Copenhagenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history in Danish, English, German, Italian, Spanish or French. â&#x20AC;&#x153;725,000 people per year choose to take a canal tour whilst visiting Copenhagen,â&#x20AC;? says Henning SchiĂ¸tt, market Manager for DFDS Canal Tours. The cost for the standard guided tour is 60 Danish Krona which takes you through the beautiful old towns like Christianshavn, Frederiksholm, Gammel Strand and Nyhavn to some of the more modern architectural landmarks Copenhagen has

to offer, such as The Opera House and The Royal Library (The Black Diamond). Other cruises DFDS Canal Tours offers are the very popular jazz cruise, only DKK120 for a 1Â˝ hour cruise with live band. You can also wine and dine on a cruise every Thursday May 27 - September 2nd. The menu is a Tapas platter with five specialities including wine, beer or soft drinks, coffee/tea and sweets and costs 448 DKK.

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During the Copenhagen Opera Festival from 27 July to 1 August there will be special cruises with live opera performances. Departure for all cruises is from Nyhavn. This summer brings the launch of a new environmentally friendly electric boat.

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Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Take me to Finland

Take me to Finland! Finland offers cutting edge design, waterways and woodlands, vast open waters and cosy fires in log cabins. The contrast of slick modern cities and remote wilderness twinned with the warm, welcoming and creative nature of the Finnish people makes it a breath of fresh air for the independent minded traveller. Text and photos: Visit Finland

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In winter, the snow settles and the lakes freeze over to provide a pristine setting. Nordic walkers can be seen darting across frozen harbours with poles in hand and children play excitedly in the snow. In Lapland, skiers and adrenaline junkies flock to experience a range of thrilling arctic adventures and the extraordinary aurora borealis offers an exhilarating night show of dancing greens, blues, crimsons and purples. In spring and summer the snow has melted and Finland bursts to life with a dynamic café culture, multiple music and art festivals and a new found optimism. Extended sunlight hours bring opportunities for long lazy evenings in lakeside cottages, treks through the pines, boat trips, picnics and refreshing dips in the Baltic.

sauna or in a rowing boat in the centre of a tranquil lake. ‘Wild and Free’ encompasses the unique and memorable experiences that Finland offers. Activities range from snowmobiling and dog sledding safaris in Lapland to bear watching and wildlife spotting in the world-renowned Taiga forests on Finland’s eastern border. Whether it be a snowball fight, a dip-in an ice hole, a meeting with a traditional Sami reindeer herder or island hopping around some of the 6000 islands in the sweeping land archipelago, visitors to Finland will leave with treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

For 2010, Visit Finland is focusing on their core values entitled ‘Silence, please’, ‘Wild & free’ and ‘Cultural Beat’. ‘Silence, please’ is a counterpart to the hectic, ever accelerating rhythm of daily life. Finland revels in peace and quiet and even in the heart of the city, visitors can escape from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a walk around the many city parks or relax with a typically Finish sauna. From Helsinki, the medieval village of Porvoo lies just 50km east and offers enchanting wooden buildings and a laid back vibe. For those visiting Tampere, the stunning ‘Poets Way’ lake cruise transports visitors up to Virrat and offers a memorable myriad of landscapes and waterways. For a true back to nature experience, Finland is home to the largest Lake District in Europe counting over 55,000 lakes that measure more than 200 metres in width. Finland is a fisherman’s and nature lover’s paradise as well as a natural adventure park for families. The area is staggeringly beautiful and perfect for a holiday that combines activities such as kayaking and foraging with relaxing in a wood burning

‘Cultural Beat’ refers to the unique identity of Finnish culture depicted in Finnish Design, the distinctive artistic and musical offering, Father Christmas and delicious natural produce. Helsinki has recently earned the status as World Design Capital for 2012. Collaborating cities and universities have joined forces to ensure a unique and rewarding design offering in the lead-up to 2012. This encompasses fashion boutiques such as the well known Marimekko to heavyweight furniture and design emporiums including Artek and national glass designer Iittala. Further afield, the unique city of Tampere offers an industrious energy and many of

the large factories and warehouses have now been converted into unusual galleries and museums such as the Vakoilumuseo (Spy Museum), the Moomin Valley Museum containing original Moomin drawings and a shoe museum at Vapriikki, depicting the evolution of footwear. For music lovers, Finland has a jam packed calendar of events throughout the summer months. The well-established Khumo Chamber music festival takes place from 11th to 24th July and welcomes over 150 musicians, film makers, dancers, actors and poets. The Pori Jazz festival takes place from 17th to 25th July with a headline performance from the legendary Jeff Beck while the Flow Festival is an indie music lovers’ extravaganza taking place in Helsinki from 13th to 15th August. Finland offers much to feed the soul, from tranquil lakeside cottages to art, music and performance. In recent years however it is food for the body that has been grabbing the attention of visitors. Finnish cookery embraces the many berries and mushrooms that grace the forests and fields and for an ultimate dining experience, the latest edition of the Michelin Red Guide to the main cities of Europe now includes five Michelin starred Helsinki restaurants. Last but not least, for many children Finland means one thing: Father Christmas and although November and December are the busiest months for Santa, Santa Claus Village is open throughout the year and is home to Santa’s administrative office. Situated in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, guests can meet Santa himself and pay a visit to the Main Post Office where letters and parcels are marked with a special Arctic Circle postmark. For more information on Finland, please visit www.visitfinland.com/uk

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Scan Magazine | Travel Theme | Take me to Finland

Spa Hotel Levitunturi in Lapland – great facilities in beautiful surroundings

By Cecilie Jacobsen

You can ski in the winter and river raft in the summer: the possibilities are so many in the truly amazing area of Levi in Lapland. At the Spa Hotel Levitunturi you can stay in one of 220 modern rooms equipped with all facilities and, in September this year, a brand new spa area will open offering you 17 indoor and outdoor pools and nine different saunas to choose from. “We are situated here in the amazing and wild Lapland, where you will truly experience a high standard of accommodation in this very isolated and beautiful part

Photos: Spa Hotel Levitunturi

Why not visit beautiful and desolate Lapland where it never gets dark in the summer? Situated in Levi, only a short drive from the airport, Spa Hotel Levitunturi is Lapland's most versatile holiday, spa and conference hotel with a huge variety of activities on offer.

of the world,” says Tarja Syrjänen, Marketing Manager of Spa Hotel Levitunturi. In Lapland it never gets dark in the summer and what can be more romantic than walking in the special midnight light. During the summer there is a weekly summer programme that will keep you busy everyday: you can visit a reindeer park, go rowing, hike in the fields and visit an adventure park.

The Kingdom of Fells Lapland is perhaps best known for it’s snow covered mountains, cross county skiing, Santa Claus and, of course, the northern lights. But how about experiencing this exotic part of the world during the summertime? Ylläs, situated in the western part of Lapland, consists of seven fells and two original Lappish villages. Ylläs fell is one of the highest in Lapland at 718m. Äkäslompolo village is located on the northern side of the Ylläs fell and Ylläsjärvi village on the southern side. Nina Forsell is the managing director for the Ylläs Travel association and can’t stress enough that a visit to Lapland and Ylläs in particular is magical. “For instance, we have 24 hours of daylight. Whether you are looking for a quiet holiday or days packed with action, you’ll find Ylläs has both and everything in between.”

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She adds, “To get to Ylläs is easy; the airport is only half an hour away, for example. In the winter time you can fly direct to Kittilä Airport with Finn air or with a stop over in Helsinki. The railway is not far away either.” During the summer Ylläs is a great place for hiking, and proudly presents a 200 km long network of footpaths. There are new trails waiting to be discovered every day. Activities include trekking, Nordic walking, mountain biking, canoeing and berry picking, or why not go fishing for salmon in the famous Torne River which borders Finland and Sweden. Well worth a visit is also the Pallas-Ylläs National Park. A gondola lift will take you to the top of Ylläs in the summertime. The scenery is spectacular with visibility of 80 kilometres in clear weather. The most courageous can ride downhill on one of the tracks in the Trek Bike Park.

“Here in Lapland we have seven seasons because the weather changes so often, so there is something for everyone all year round. Different people come here at different times of the year to experience the very best of Lapland,” says Tarja. Read more on: www.hotellilevitunturi.fi

By Emelie Krugly

For more information visit www.yllas.fi

Get acquainted with the rich industrial heritage of ‘Manse’ – The Manchester of Finland Tampere, the second biggest urban centre in Finland, is a well-known academic, theatre and cultural capital that even inspired its own style of music called ‘Manserock’. But above all, it is the cradle of Finnish large-scale industry, and without its manufacturing heritage it would never have grown into the beautifully unique and diverse city it is today. By Nia Kajastie

Tampere was founded by Gustav III of Sweden in 1779, when he recognised its opportune location set in between two lakes connected by the Tammerkoski Rapids, thus creating a perfect source of water power. With a complete workforce also at hand, Tampere became the birthplace of Finnish manufacturing industry. A lot of emphasis was put on emulating the English industrial model, and the city was built along the same lines as Manchester, with the factories at the heart of everything. The first major industrial establishment in Finland, namely a cotton mill, was set up by a Scotsman named James Finlayson. “In the 18th century the textile industry was growing, and, although nobody was allowed to take any machinery

out of England, the know-how was spread by other means,” says Leena Lintusaari, the chairwoman of Tampere’s guide association. Accordingly, Finlayson brought his expertise to Tampere in 1820, and in the mid-1900s around ten families moved over from England to share their industrial skills. With another two important factories opening around the same time, Tampella and Frenckell, the turn of the 20th century saw a boom in industry, as people’s purchasing power grew and capitalism was on the rise.

dustries. It was too expensive to continue producing textiles in Finland, compared to the cheap imported products, and in the 1980s a lot of factories were closed. The Finlayson, Tampella and Frenckell buildings are now part of Tampere’s cultural, business and academic district, housing museums, art exhibitions, schools, offices, theatres, restaurants and coffee shops. Lintusaari adds: “We currently host more than 30 thematic guided tours in 15 different languages, which will introduce you to the unique industrial heritage and culture of Tampere.”

Modern Manse The 1960s and 70s brought with them the automation of manufacturing processes and a general downturn in the textile in-

For more information visit: www.gotampere.fi

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Bergen – The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway By Marianne Johnsen, Marketing Manager of Bergen Tourist Board

As a European City of Culture and a World Heritage City, Bergen offers world-class experiences and culture. Being the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and interesting urban attractions – all year round. Bergen is an international city packed with history and tradition, a big city with small-town charm and atmosphere. Bergen likes visitors. And Bergen is worth a visit. Bergen is surrounded by one of the world's most spectacular tourist attractions – the Norwegian Fjords, which have now been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Bergen is situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord and the beautiful Hardangerfjord. The fjords are the biggest attraction in Scandinavia. Bergen

is the Gateway to the Fjords and the best starting point for exploring a region visitors come from all over the world to see. Bergen is a unique city, not least because of its beautiful setting in world-famous surroundings. Its seven mountains, the surrounding fjords and fantastic coastline with thousands of islands mean that the Bergen region has an exceptional proximity to nature. The city has all that is required for active experiences. With Bergen as your base, you can take part in many different activities, such as fjord and river rafting, scuba diving, ocean rafting, sailing, kayaking, climbing, abseiling, paragliding, mountain and glacier walks, cycling trips, golf, GPS-guided walks etc. What has really made Bergen famous the world over is its unique charm and

atmosphere. You have to experience it for yourself. Bergen is worth exploring on foot. Strolling around old streets and alleyways where people have lived for centuries is like a fairy-tale. You will see higgledy-piggledy small wooden houses, cobbled streets with stone steps in the steepest parts and flowers everywhere. We hear the same thing every year. Visitors from all over the world have just one complaint when they leave: that their stay didn’t last longer. Welcome!

For further information visit: www.visitbergen.com

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Scan Magazine | Travel | Hardanger Fjord

Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss

Enjoy tranquility and beauty at Hardanger Fjord in Norway Summer is here: what could be more beautiful than to spend your vacation surrounded by amazing nature and indulge in activities that will give you a grand impression of Norwegian culture. At Hardanger Fjord (two hours from the city of Bergen) the Brakanes Hotel group has six hotels you can choose from to make your Norwegian experience a supreme one. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Brakanes Hotel Group

The Hardanger Fjord is breathtakingly beautiful, and in the summer you can swim and fish in waters that get up to 22 degrees Celsius. “Here at Hardanger Fjord you will experience amazing beauty and scenery, as well as getting a feel for authentic Norwegian life. Here you can combine a hike, bike trips and fishing as well as soak up the peace and tranquility, making this a perfect holiday destination,” says Knut Hakestad, General Manager of The Brakanes Hotel Group, which manages the six hotels of the Fjord . A long – and dramatic – history The hotels surrounding the fjord have a long and dramatic history. One of the hotels,

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the Ulvik dates from 1860, when a blacksmith built a house with five rooms which he decided to rent out. Very soon, he had tourists coming to stay, including British aristocrats, Queen Wilhelmina of the

“At Hardanger Fjord you

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Netherlands and other royalty. In 1940 the hotel burnt down, but it was re-built and recently celebrated its 150th birthday party. Today, Ulvik Hotel has 143 beautiful rooms which make a perfect gateway for trips and excursions in the area, according to Knut Hakestad and he mentions that many guests stay at the hotels for as much as two weeks while exploring the region. Get real Norwegian culture under your skin If you want an active holiday, there is plenty to do around Hardanger Fjord. One attraction is an apple factory close by: here visitors can see how cider and juice are made. And there are many cultural activities to get real Norwegian life under your skin.

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Strand Fjordhotel

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“We have these excursions where you can go and visit local people in their houses and see how they live. You can take a boat cruise on the Fjord – and why not dance your holiday away with some Norwegian traditional folk dancing?” says Hakestad.

The possibilities are endless, also for businesses which want to have a conference away from it all. “The advantage of having your conference here is the peace and tranquility. Once

you are here it will be possible to keep your whole group together and spend some quality time together. That provides a perfect base for teambuilding because people are not scattered everywhere in the evening,” says Hakestad.

Find out more about each hotel below Brakans Hotel, Ulvik Hotel and Strand Fjordhotel The hotels are framed by high mountains, glittering fjords and emerald hills and situated only a few metres from the Hardanger Fjord in the idyllic village of Ulvik. A lot of exciting activities are available both at the hotels and in Ulvik itself. Indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, rowing boats, fishing rods, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and tennis court are some of the facilities you can enjoy. The village of Ulvik is also an ideal base for exploring the rest of the Hardanger Fjord region, Bergen and the Sognefjord. www.brakanes-hotel.no

Quality Hotel & Resort Vøringfoss Located by the sea at the head of the Hardanger Fjord, Quality Hotel and Resort Vøringsfoss is surrounded by spectacular nature and breathtaking mountains up to 1600 metres. The hotel features its own art gallery. The most famous waterfall in Norway, Vøringsfossen, with a 182 metre drop is only 20 km from the hotel. The less known waterfall Skytjefossen with a 300 metre free drop is only 11 km from the hotel. www.voringfoss.no Hardangerfjord Hotel Hardangerfjord Hotel is beautifully situated by the fjord, surrounded by a very nice garden with a view to the glacier

Folgefonna. 100 metres from the Hotel you can find a nice beach well suited for families. Øystese also has cultural attractions like The Ingebrikt Vik Museum and Kabuso which is Hordaland’s millennium project. www.Hardangerfjord-hotell.no Oppheim Hotel & Resort The hotel has a great view over the beautiful Oppheims Fjord and offers interesting outdoor experiences all year. The Oppheims Valley has many slopes which you can enjoy winter and summer. Lush nature invites you to go hunting, fishing, biking and hiking. www.oppheimresort.no

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Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Nimb

Hotel of the Month, Denmark:

Nimb has it all and then much, much more The famous and well-established Nimb in the Tivoli Gardens re-opened in 2008, and it offers everything under one roof in perhaps one of the most spectacular and beautiful buildings in all of Copenhagen. And the mission is clear: to provide guests with an absolutely unique experience. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Nimb

In 2008, Nimb opened the doors to brand new and very luxurious premises, which include the Michelin restaurant Nimb Herman, Scandinavian brasserie, Nimb Brasserie; 13 individually designed hotel rooms; conference facilities; a 250 square metre bar with huge chandeliers; as well as their own organic in-house dairy, Nimb Dairy. Nimb also have their own wine cellar in the basement with more than 1,200 different wines. The new Nimb is replete with so many luxurious details that it seems to excel your average hotel and restaurant. Julie von Sperling, who is the Guest Relations Manager at Nimb, says: “We want our guests to have an entire experience

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when they enter Nimb. That is why we do our utmost to give the guests a unique experience. When people visit Nimb they know they are in for a unique experience and we will strive to exceed their needs and expectations, so that they leave with a special feeling of having been spoiled and surprised from start to finish, whether it´s an overnight stay or a corporate meeting.” The homely and luxurious atmosphere And the service and quality is just the best at Nimb. With 13 individually designed hotel rooms equipped with fire places, hard wooden floors, antique furniture and specially made bed linen from Geismar, as well as the view of the Tivoli Gardens,

guests are in for a treat in the stunning home-away-from-home atmosphere , explains Julie. And when you are feeling hungry there are plenty of options to choose from at Nimb. They house the Michelin star Nimb Herman, where Danish traditional cooking is fused with international cuisine, as well as a Scandinavian-inspired brasserie, Nimb Brasserie, with a menu that changes monthly. Either before or after dinner, guests will not have to go far for a favourite drink. In the fabulous Nimb Bar some of the finest cocktails are mixed by visiting interna-

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tional and famous guest bartenders. The cocktail menu changes every month and is varied enough to satisfy even the most experienced taste buds. And what is all this without a wine cellar? In the Nimb Vinotek in the cellar you will find one of Scandinavia´s largest selections of wines, offering a choice of 1,200 different wines from four different continents. More than 40 wines are sold by the glass, and you can also find a bottle which will set you back 65.000 Danish Kroner.

“With our versatile product, from hotel rooms and a gourmet restaurant to a cocktail bar and banquet and meeting facilities, we attract guests from both the local, but also very much the international, scene, of whom many are repeat guests. For us it is of great importance that we keep developing our product while maintaining the high standard and consistency.”

In the very heart of Copenhagen

Nimb’s high standard is also visible in the ingredients they use in their cooking, which include home-made dairy products from Nimb Dairy – perhaps also why Restaurant Herman has earned a Michelin Star.

Nimb is a very old place and is named after the family Nimb who made a restaurant empire out of the Moorish-looking white building right in the heart of Copenhagen and the Tivoli Gardens. The Nimb family took over the restaurant in 1909 and it was here that the famous note for ordering Danish Open sandwiches (smørrebrødsseddel) was invented. The place quickly became a hang-out place for the jet set of Copenhagen during World War 1. And that image is still maintained today. Julie explains:

Nimb also offers great meeting and conference facilities, catering for up to 80 people. You can have your meetings in the most beautiful facilities overlooking the Tivoli Gardens and enjoy your coffee break in Nimb Bar in front of the open fire place. When your meeting or conference is over you can venture into the Tivoli Gardens and enjoy a variety of entertainment options from concerts to roller coaster

A conference/meeting with surprises

rides.“We give companies the best possible option to have that perfect meeting or conference. During the meeting, we bring in small surprises to boost the energy level, which allows participants to concentrate on the meeting itself and leave with the business results they came to achieve,” says Julie. “Our mission is to make sure that all of our guests leave with an experience so out of the ordinary that they feel curious enough to come back,” says Julie. “With us, they just know that they do not need to worry about a thing, and all the little surprises that we present you with during your stay just keep guests coming back for more again and again,” says Julie.

You can read much more about the amazing Nimb at www.nimb.dk To find out what is going on in the Tivoli Gardens this summer, take a look at: www.tivoli.dk

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Scan Magazine | Hotel of the Month | Munkedals Herrgård

Hotel of the Month, Sweden:

Munkedals Herrgård Are you curious as to what it would be like to live in a Swedish mansion? Munkedal Forest & Event is based in Munkedal, north of Gothenburg, in the same area as the forest industry company, Arctic Paper AB, and it offers you a unique experience, and it’s up to you to tailor your stay so that you can enjoy manor life to the full. By Emelie Krugly | Photos: Munkedals Herrgård

“We run a very beautiful mansion dating back to the 16th century. On our land and forests, we have built a unique environment. The idea is to enable enterprises and others to experience nature around Vågsäter, Harkerud and the Munkedals Manor. We can help you arrange a memorable conference or party,” says Anders Söderlund, directing manager. Munkedal Manor (Munkedal Herrgård) has been used as an official residence for the directors of the Munkedals Paper Mill for the last forty years. Since the mid-80s, it has been used as an entertainment facility for the company’s guests. In 2003 the Manor underwent a major renovation in order to offer overnight facilities and now can offer 27 beds. The manor house

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is built in the classical style of the early 19th century and the interior is of the same era. “As a conference guest with us, you have the opportunity to experience our stunning nature. We can offer many types of nature-related experiences. Dutch, Belgian, German and British guest are always stunned by the exotic nature and the amazing flora and fauna that this part of Sweden has; us Swedes are spoiled with having access to forests and lakes, for those from more urban communities, this is paradise on earth,” says Anders Söderlund. You can also combine your accommodation and conferencing with fishing, ca-

noeing or playing golf at the nearby course. The manor house even has its own butcher and there is an excellent opportunity to hunt for deer in the area. The manor house organises special cooking classes where you can learn how to create your own three-course dinner with seasonal ingredients. “The ideal group size is 10-20 people, and then you will have plenty of space to be able to maximize your mansion experience,” says Anders Söderlund.

For further information visit: www.munkedalskog.com

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Scan Magazine | Food | Midsummer

Scandinavian Midsummer is over us Midsummer is over us and in Scandinavia each country has their own way of celebrating the arrival of light and long summer days. And with the celebration comes heaps of delicious food and drink. By Bronte Blomhoj

“I want to be a little frog,” said Bjorn and put his hands to his face and gestured to his ears, “with no ears and a little tail.” The Dane Jesper stared at him in wonder: what on earth did the Swede mean this time? Had he been on the Aquavit again? “I also want to have flowers in my hair and I absolutely must eat new potatoes and Matjes herring.” Midsummer in Scandinavia is a bit like Christmas, except without presents and with a bit more daylight. Less snow, more green. Looking on from the outside, it

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would be easy to think we all celebrate it the same way, but this is absolutely not the case: despite being close neighbours, we each have our own take on what makes Midsummer so very special. “Let’s send all the witches off to the German mountains,” exclaimed the Dane excitedly, “that’s what we Danes like to do in Midsummer: burn witches and sing songs about Denmark. We also bake bread on sticks and pretend we all want to go skinny dipping, except nobody ever does.” “I don’t want to sing songs about Den-

mark,” said Norwegian Morten and fiddled with his nicely patterned woolly jumper: “I much prefer to sing songs about Norway. And let’s all pretend to get married to each other, just for fun – it’s a good old Norwegian tradition.” Now it was the Finn’s turn to suggest fun things to do and Jakkoo thought about it for a while. “I just fancy a bit of Ukkokokko and getting naked in the sauna afterwards, is that too much to ask? Maybe some Vodka, I do like a bit of Koskenkorva on special occasions...”

Scan Magazine | Food | Midsummer

The Scandinavians sighed in unison. It could be a tricky party to arrange indeed. We Scandinavians are a funny lot: so close are our countries that our traditions and beliefs overlap, but so far apart are we when it comes to what makes each corner of Scandinavia unique. Nevertheless, what binds us all together, without fail, is the excellent produce and food that is produced and Midsummer is an excellent opportunity to create a beautiful Scandinavian smorgasbord of summery delicacies, from dill-cured salmon to delicately pickled herring and an abundance of shellfish. Not forgetting beautiful layer cakes covered in cream and fresh strawberries. The Swedes celebrate Midsummer by gathering around outside in Mother Nature’s early summer glory, dancing around a big Maypole whilst singing songs about being a little frog with no ears. Nobody ever asks why the Maypole in Sweden is in June: that is just the way it is. Even less people ask about the frogs: who cares after lots of aquavit? After the dancing, a huge smorgasbord of Swedish delicacies, such as Matjes herring and new potatoes tossed in dill and butter, are consumed along with an obscene amount of aquavit. Did you know that every year there is a boom in the Swedish population

nine months after Midsummer? All that delightful food, chilled aquavit and dancing after midnight really get people going. In Denmark, all the beaches and town centres are filled with huge bonfires. The Christian origin of Midsummer stems from Saint Hans (John the Baptist) but the pagan Summer Solstice is all about the longest day of the year and nature’s fertility. History says that back in the day on Midsummer’s eve, the wise women of the villages would gather medicinal herbs as they were at their strongest and most powerful on this night. In Denmark, big straw figures made to look like witches are burnt on top of the bonfires – the saying goes that they’re being “sent off to the German mountains to have a dance with the Devil”. This tradition is to remember the horrendous witch burnings throughout the country during 1540-1693. In Norway, bonfires are in the villages and towns celebrating St Hans. An old tradition in Norway is that if a girl can find and pick seven different kinds of flowers on a St Hans Eve, she must put them under her pillow that night and will dream of her future husband. In Finland, the roots of celebrating Midsummer go way back to the 13th century

and the day was then called Ukon juhla, named after the Finnish God Ukko. Today, Midsummer has both Christian and pagan roots (fancy a run around naked in a rye field, anyone? It’s supposed to be good for fertility) – and, as in Sweden, the celebrations are associated with copious amounts of drinking and staying up all night, celebrating the lighter times. There’s also a tradition of great ‘kokkos’ – literally: bonfires. “Maybe we can all just get together and have a drink,” suggested the Norwegian. “Can I still dance around a pole and pretend to be a frog?” asked Bjorn. Everyone agreed to join him. “Can I sit in a corner and sing songs about how much I love Denmark,” asked Jesper. Nobody offered to join in, but everyone agreed that allowances for doing so would be fine. Everybody quite fancied a sauna trip with Jakkoo. And once again, Midsummer came to Scandinavia.

Bronte Blomhoj is the owner of Scandinavian Kitchen, a place where all Scandinavians can meet and celebrate stuff together over open sandwiches and a sing song. Bronte can frequently be found sitting, on her own, singing songs about Denmark.

Recipe Matjes herring with new potato & dill on dark rye bread Possibly the simplest dish in the world – but also one of the tastiest. Matjes herring is a super delicate herring that most Scandies will associate with Midsummer. Serves 2 people

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Stuff you need Cooled, boiled new potatoes (2-3 per person) 1 tin of Matjes herring (available at specialist delicatessens or even at some IKEA outlets)

2 slices of dark rye bread OR, if you prefer, good quality crisp bread such as Leksands. 50 ml of sour cream Sprigs of dill and red onion rings to garnish This is how you do it Butter the rye bread and cover with a layer of cold, sliced potato. Top with the matjes herring fillets and then a good dollop of sour cream. Add a few red onions rings and dill to make it extra pretty. Season. Serve immediately.

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Divan2

Kristian Vøttrup

Restaurant of the Month, Denmark:

The exquisite Divan 2 The old and famous restaurant Divan 2 in the Tivoli Gardens has a lot to celebrate this year. Owner and chef Kristian Vøttrup has opened the doors to a new season in the old garden with a sublime new grill menu offering some of the best American beef, all to be consumed in a top romantic setting. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Divan2

One of the oldest and finest restaurants in the Tivoli Gardens, Divan 2 used to be a tent. It opened in 1843 and has been rebuilt several times. Today the restaurant is a wooden house with a beautiful garden filled with history – creating that special “summer house atmosphere”.

Copenhagen and France, including two star Michelin Kommandanten in Copenhagen, three star Michelin Auberge de l’Ill in Alsace and the two star Michelin Faugeron in Paris. He was basically born in Divan 2, which he inherited from his parents in 2005, when he was just 29 years old.

This summer the owner, Kristian Vøttrup is ready to give guests a fine dining experience: “We offer our guests a sublime dining experience which you cannot find anywhere else in Copenhagen. We have this beautiful garden where there is so much soul and history and then we of course serve our guests some of the best food in the Tivoli Gardens at very reasonable prices,” says Kristian.

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Born in Divan 2 Kristian Vøttrup is both a chef and a waiter, educated at some of the best restaurants in

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Since he has taken over the restaurant, he has managed to reform Divan 2, which counts the Danish Queen Margrethe as a frequent guest. The restaurant has been decorated with new, bright furniture while still maintaining the romantic, flowery garden atmosphere which is so much a part of the restaurant’s history.

On the menu you can find some very classic dishes which have been around for a long time such as fresh, hand peeled shrimps from the Danish fjords, but Kristian has also brought a more modern touch to the menu and this year you can taste some of the finest American beef from a new grill menu. With more than 400 seats indoors and outdoors, 17 super, service-minded waiters, 12 top chefs, Divan 2 is ready to offer guests a truly unique dining experience this summer by serving high quality dishes in a setting you will not find anywhere else in the entire world.

For further information visit: www.divan2.dk

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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Fäviken

Restaurant of the Month, Sweden:

Restaurant Fäviken Magasinet The restaurant Fäviken Magasinet, situated on the beautiful Fäviken Estate, has a lot to celebrate this year. The restaurant has just been rewarded with two prizes: “worth a trip “and “Swedish master class” by the White Guide 2010, which is the premier guide to the best Swedish Restaurants. And it is not hard to understand why when you consider the fine culinary dishes made with local, fresh ingredients grown and processed directly on the Fäviken Estate. By Cecilie Jacobsen | Photos: Fäviken

“We use only the freshest ingredients made right here on the farm. This means that 70 % of all the ingredients that go into our dishes are produced right outside our doors. The other 30% comes from the county which actually means that we only need to go to the supermarket to pick up sugar, wheat flour, vinegar and salt,” says Magnus Nilson, who owns the restaurant. Fäviken Estate is just east of Åreskutan, in rolling meadows on the shore of Lake Kalljön. Fäviken covers around 8,400 hectares of land and includes mountainside, waterways and forest. Magnus Nilsson took over Fäviken Magasinet just three years ago and the two new awards mean that a lot more guests will

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find their way to the relatively new restaurant. And so they should. With a nine course, changing menu, Magnus and his team ensure that guests’ taste buds will be taken on a trip to heaven. “We follow the season, so this means that we serve you grilled scallops from Norway in the summer, as well as lamb and goat, and in the autumn and winter we prepare dishes using game birds like grouse as well as hare,” says Magnus. Apart from eating Magnus’s amazing dishes, it is also possible to spend the night in nicely decorated, country-style rooms. And then you can participate in a wide range of events on the estate: all fo-

cused on creating experiences that are out of the ordinary. The most famous and popular are Fäviken Game Fair and Fäviken Opera, which attract many visitors to the estate’s area of Jämtland. The Game Fair now attracts more than 30,000 visitors over three days at the end of July. The estate also hosts very popular culinary, fishing and hunting events, both for companies and individuals.

For more info on the restaurant: www.favikenmagasinet.se For more info on the Fäviken Estate: www. faviken.com

More to South Africa than Football

By Ray O’Connor

There's no denying that cold beer and football are an ideal match; however, when you have thirty-two teams from around the world descending on a country renowned for its grapes, it may be worth considering a glass of wine when you tune into the World Cup in South Africa this summer. Flora and fauna thrive around the Western Cape and grapevines are no exception. The cool morning breezes are ideal for moderating the climate, favouring the desired longer ripening season which produces quality wines. With a wine history dating back 350 years, South Africa is firmly established as a serious player. Wine sales increased by 20% over the past year, surpassing French wine sales in the UK for the first time. Following Nelson Mandela's inauguration in 1994, almost 300,000 people are now employed in the wine industry, both directly and indirectly, including many women who are assisted by the Farmworkers Women in Wine Trust which helps to develop their training and skills. The most widely planted grape variety is Chenin Blanc (known locally as Steen) accounting for 19% of vines planted. Originally from France’s Loire Nederburg FIFA SauviValley, it produces gnon Blanc 2009 the full spectrum of wines, from sparkIt’s a good thing the official white wine of the tournaling to sweet, but ment is tasty, considering most widely tastes the amount expected to be dry with flavours of consumed. This Sauvignon green apples and is fresh and crisp, with cut quince. Although grass aromas and a citrusy Cabernet Sauvigmouth-feel. non follows with Exclusive to Morrison’s volume at 13%, the Supermarket, £6.99 country is better known for the indigenous red variBeyerskloof Pinotage ety Pinotage, which 2009 gives a Marmite In anticipation of the sun complex of mixed shining and the barbeque reviews. The grape being fired up, this red is the tends towards smoideal match for grilled ky, earthy flavours dishes. A medley of red and which go well with black fruits with a savoury, grilled meats on meaty edge to the finish. the braai (South African style barWidely available around £6.99 beque).

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Scan Magazine | Food | Extraordinary Meat at Meet

Restaurant Meet - Grill & Drinks Geijersgatan 12, 41134 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel: (+46) 03118 0550 meet@restaurangmeet.se For further information visit: www.restaurangmeet.se

Extraordinary meat at Meet Does the meat taste better when the cow has been drinking beer, listened to opera music and got a regular massage? Well, so we heard. By Charlotte Ågren | Photos: Meet

It’s something very special with the meat at restaurant Meet. Here you can enjoy Wagyu “Kobe” beef. The very popular meat is from cows that are raised in strict tradition and fed with sake and beer and given regular massages. The meat is world famous for its flavour and tenderness and here you can enjoy it in a relaxed, sophisticated environment. The restaurant, which is located in central Gothenburg in Sweden, was opened in December 2008 by Attila Tamas, Patrick Lucic and Michael Furedi. The restaurant has seats for up to 35 people inside and 30 outside on the hot summer days. “The idea was to create a quality meat restaurant with high quality food, excellent

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service and a wide range of different dishes,” says Attila Tamas.

time – and why not come with your own suggestions for your meal?

A world wide menu

Not only do they have the classic grill menu, perfectly cooked and expertly presented, they also offer a further selection of the ever-changing specialties based on the chef’s personal inspiration. The menu consists of everything from seafood and carpaccio to healthy duck salad and club sandwich with Texas Entrecote.

The menu mixes inspiration from all over the world with the chef’s own cooking philosophy: “Nature takes care of the flavor, I only present it.” Michael Furedi, who is the head chef at Meet, was schooled at the famous Savoy grill in London and has a team of professional staff behind him. One of the special things you can do at Meet is the kitchen dining experience you can get from dining with your entourage within the atmosphere of the kitchen. Watch the chef and his crew prepare your dinner and ask questions in the mean-

The restaurant has been visited by many Swedish celebrities and is a popular restaurant in Gothenburg. When you visit Gothenburg – Meet is a must!

Scan Magazine | Food | Operakällaren

Stefano Catenacci

Operakällaren – historic splendour and world-class food Mention the restaurant Operakällaren to Swedes and they will instantly think of fine dining, grand rooms and chandeliers. Dining in Stockholm does not get more glamorous than this. The name means “the Opera cellar”, but situated on the ground floor it is certainly not a cellar and it has often been referred to as one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world. By Sara Schedin | Photos: Operakällaren

“It's the overall impression of Operakällaren that makes it something out of the ordinary, from when you enter the magnificent building to the food and the excellent service,” says Operakällaren's Chef des Cuisines Stefano Catenacci.

half Swedish with a classical touch,” says Catenacci.

Even though the restaurant lost its Michelin Star earlier this year this does not seem to have affected the quality of the food – which the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter gave 5/5 in a recent review.

Royal dining The restaurant is beautifully situated in the Royal Opera House with views across the water to the Royal Palace. Operakällaren is purveyor to His Majesty the King and Catenacci is responsible for all the banquets and gala dinners at the Royal Palace. His food will, of course, be served at Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling's wedding dinner in June. Catenacci was born and raised in Sweden but his family is originally from Italy which has influenced his cooking. “I would describe Operakällaren's food as half Italian,

restaurant has also had five red forks and spoons in Guide Michelin since 1998.

Awards Earlier this year Operakällaren won the award for The Best Restaurant of the Year in the reputable White Guide. It is a member of the prestigious association of restaurants Les Grande Tables du Monde/Traditions & Qualité and the

The restaurant opened in 1787 but it was not until the legendary restaurateur Tore Wretman took over the restaurant in the 50s that Operakällaren became the magnificent restaurant that it is today. His ambition was that “the new Operakällaren would be remade into a restaurant that in every aspect would outshine all Nordic competitors.” For further information visit: www.operakallaren.se

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IS IT JUST ME...

By Mette Lisby

Who in this day and age of multiple communication platforms secretly admires people able to keep their correspondence to a minimum? A female friend of mine, for instance, has always impressed me by sending brief, no nonsense texts like “no” or “ok”. Never a “Dear” or a smiley. So unlike myself, who always feels obliged to sneak in a “Cheers”…”, or at the very least a “Hi”. In phone conversations I’m not much better. I envy my husband who calls up his friends with a “What’s up”, going on to a “really?”, swiftly followed by an “okay” to end on a “see you”. That’s the whole conversation! How cool is that? When I speak to my sister, it drags on forever with sentences like: “Listen, I’ll call you tomorrow.” “Okay, what time? Cause I’m in a meeting between 12 and 2 and then after 3 I am at the dentist.” When we hang up, I’m better briefed on my sister’s schedule than the Secret Service on President Obama’s.

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I am also in awe of agents in TV-series. They always know how to make sense of ambiguous calls from strangers. Like: “The Warehouse. At 11.” This is way too vague to me. First of all …are we talking AM or PM? And which Warehouse? Also I would be inclined to make the unknown caller aware of the slight possibility of me running ten minutes late. And quite frankly I’d be more comfortable if I had a number to reach him at, just in case something came up. Or, more plausibly, I got lost and couldn’t find the bloody warehouse. You can’t just tap “warehouse” into your GPS and expect it to guide you there. (Trust me, I’ve tried.) That’s why I recently praised my friend for her precise text-manners. At first she smiled, but suddenly she caved in and confessed: She can’t text. She longs to

write extensive texts and send smileys, she just never got around to it, and the longer she waited, the more embarrassed she felt about it. “Oh, I’d be happy to teach you,” I said, “what about tomorrow? That is, not between 8 and 10, 12 and 1, but maybe after 3 and before 6” ;-) 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

priate moments. Who calls anyone by their title? Everyone, as it turned out.

In Sweden my doctor was Dawn, my teacher was Anita and my best friend’s mum and dad were Birgitta and Tore. I didn’t come across a single honorific before moving to England and largely believed the whole thing to be a sort of myth, likely to have been created by TV producers in order to have downtrodden policedrama sergeants grumble ‘Guv’ at appro-

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School was the first place I realised this fact. My form tutor (I still don’t know what this means) was a handsome PE teacher who always wore shorts and – although well respected – didn't particularly inspire the need for anyone a few years younger than himself to call him anything other than Dave (or perhaps David at a push). I’d freshly arrived and needed him to sign a form of some kind. And here he was, striding down the corridor in his shorts, about to walk right past me. Somehow I’d been made aware that calling him Dave would be wrong. But what should I call him? My time to get his attention was swiftly running out. Panicking I shouted, ‘MISTER!’ which obviously was a big mistake and which didn’t exactly help in eradicating my image as a total weirdo. It took me a week to realise that it is of course ‘Sir’, another four to master the true pronunciation of

the word. This should be ‘Si-i-ir’ with at least three key changes, in order to project the proper attitude of dissatisfied, yet apathetically bored British teenager. At my first: ‘…But Mi-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-iss…!’ uttered in protest at a teacher telling me to shorten my tie, I was finally accepted by my peers as a ‘total weirdo with some decent potential to learn.’ 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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Are Service Companies feeling the recession? Are Service Companies feeling the recession? The simple answer? Of course service companies are feeling the recession; like everyone else, ISS cannot ignore it. By Craig Smith, Head of Communications, ISS UK

ISS is a Facility Service company. Our aim is to provide our customers with superb facilities, from offices and factories to hospitals and airports. Even when times are hard, our customers expect their facilities to be at their best – so they expect their service partner to deliver every single day of the year. CEO for ISS UK Henrik Andersen says: “ISS is continuing its successful and growing development in the UK. Nevertheless, many of our customers are suffering from the harsh global economic climate. When our customers are affected, we are affected – but often we are also the mitigating factor in getting smart and getting more value for the money spent.” Given the situation, implementation of our strategy “The ISS Way” is more important than ever. Our business model is positively crafted to benefit new and existing clients: becoming more efficient through outsourcing. So how can companies respond to these demands? • Be flexible – Listen to the customer and react swiftly.

• Be honest – Don’t look for short-term gains: customers respect those who work with them in real, long-term partnerships. • Be creative – Look at ways of innovating, in terms of people, equipment and materials. • Consult – Encourage employees working on the front line to consider how tasks could be accomplished more effectively: make change an acceptable part of your business outlook. • Be aware – Many more people are looking for work in a downturn, and service industries are often their first port of call. This may lead to new employees, if not properly inducted into and trained for their roles, becoming disaffected, feeling they should be doing work more in tune with their qualifications. The service industry can be a very exciting environment and we offer sustainable careers for those who want them. • Be positive – Even in a recession there are opportunities. Those who weather the storm will always emerge with a stronger understanding of their business and healthier order books. Adversity creates opportunities.

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UK tax: residence, ordinary residence and domicile – what does it mean now? By Helena Whitmore, McGuireWoods London LLP | Photo: Yiannis Katsaris

Anyone who follows the news in the UK will have noticed that the UK tax rules are often subject to change. Each Finance Act (sometimes two per year) contains new legislation. The tax playing field can also change because HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) alter their practice in how they deal with a particular matter. English law is built on the principle of common law, which means that law is also created and interpreted by the Courts. In relation to tax, there is a lot of legislation, but several areas remain which are mainly based on case law, where the principles discussed have been decided by the Courts sometimes many years ago. One such as area is the subject of residence and domicile. Residence status for tax purposes is fundamental. Someone who is resident in the UK will potentially be taxable in the UK on their worldwide income and gains, whereas someone who is not resident is only likely to be taxable on UK source income. Until the last five years or so, most cases which looked at residence status were from the 1920s. This has all changed, and there has been a raft of fairly recent cases on residence. It is clear that HMRC are increasingly refusing to accept claims to non-resident status, particularly from those who have previously lived in the UK. HMRC’s old guidance on residence was contained in booklet IR20, which taxpayers generally found to be helpful. IR20 has been withdrawn and replaced with HMRC6, which provides more general comments than actual practical answers which taxpayers can rely upon. Another important tax concept is that of ordinary residence. In general, this is

most interesting to individuals who intend to stay for less than three years, as they may be entitled to claim overseas workday relief if they spend any of their working time outside the UK. The recent case of Tuczka v HMRC has thrown doubt on this. Broadly, it was held that Mr Tuczka was ordinarily resident from the date of his arrival in the UK despite the fact that he intended to remain here for less than three years, because he had come to the UK with a settled intention to work here. This could make it much more difficult for anyone to claim overseas workday relief, because they are likely to be claiming it also having come to the UK with the settled intention to work here. It is not yet clear what the effect will be of this case, and whether or not it will be appealed further. The question of domicile is also being looked into increasingly by HMRC. Domicile is a separate legal concept from residence, but is relevant to tax in several different ways. Non-domiciled individuals can potentially choose to pay tax in the UK on the remittance basis. Taxpayers who claim that they are not domiciled in the UK may well face an enquiry from HMRC into their status. In particular, those who were born in the UK and have spent most of their lives here (but claim non-domiciled status because their father was born outside the UK) can expect a challenge. The tax return now asks for details of where the taxpayer was born and when they first took up residence in the UK, so this information is being collected and will no doubt be used for targeted enquiries. In summary, this is an evolving area, and it is essential to take up to date advice if in any doubt.

Further information is available on HMRC’s website www.hmrc.gov.uk, or by contacting the writer. This column is intended to provide information of general interest to the public and is not intended to offer legal advice about specific situations or problems.

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Copenhagen – Open for Business To a great many people, Copenhagen is synonymous with the Nordic centre for innovation, development and emerging markets with room for both global companies and families with small children. Therefore, the city has become attractive to modern businesses seeking sustainable bottom lines and happy employees. By Martin Flink | Photos: Copenhagen Capacity

Copenhagen is much more than beautiful scenery, happy open-minded people and a multitudinous culture and leisure life. The capital, in the centre of the Øresund Region, has in recent decades become the focal point for some of Europe's largest companies, highly knowledge-intensive business clusters and highly trained staff. This has transformed all of Denmark from a typical Western industrial country to a modern, future-proof high-tech society where innovation, research and development have top priority. But what is it precisely that makes Copenhagen the city of opportunity? “Many of the companies with which we are in contact state that Copenhagen and the rest of the Øresund Region offer the right skills and conditions, without compromising individual companies’ or employees’ potential for development. With leading clusters in ICT, Life Science and

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Cleantech, the region has joined the global league, and all over the world Danish energy technology benefits from respect and recognition,” explains Steen Donner, Managing Director of the inward investment agency, Copenhagen Capacity. Flexicurity makes a difference Copenhagen Capacity has specialized in attracting foreign companies and investment to the Copenhagen region and besides competent business clusters in research and knowledge-intensive businesses Copenhagen has a unique position compared to other metropolises. “Thanks to our labour market model – flexicurity – the Danish economy has done well in spite of the economic crisis. Many companies who perhaps doubted whether they should expand have chosen to set up in Copenhagen precisely because of the flexible labour market in interaction with the strong talent pool, good access and in-

ternational knowledge environments,” says Steen Donner. Copenhagen links the Nordic countries with Europe Besides the strong clusters and a flexible labor market, the Copenhagen area and Zealand as a whole have a unique geographical location between continental Europe and the rest of Scandinavia. “Copenhagen is in many ways the link between Europe and the Nordic countries and therefore a key bridgehead for international groups. At the same time the Øresund Region is the natural gateway to 24 million deep-pocketed Scandinavians,” says Steen Donner.

For further information visit: www.copcap.com

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Summer is approaching and there is one thing we especially look forward to this time of year: our Annual Summer Cocktail Party. The Cocktail Party will take place on 8 July 2010, so please mark your calendars today! Our host, HE the Ambassador of Denmark, Mr Birger Riis Joergensen, has generously invited us to his residence at 2 Hans Street, London, where he and the DUCC will be present to welcome all DUCC members and their partners, colleagues and friends. Please go to our website for more information, and make sure you bring your booking confirmation when you come, as there is a security operation at the Royal Danish Embassy. Other important dates to keep in mind are the 3 football highlights in June: 14, 19, and 24, when Denmark plays in the World Cup. We have lined up The Sports Cafe for all these three events and look forward to

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seeing all DUCC members and other people prepared to cheer along!

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FIFA World Cup - Denmark vs. the Netherlands, The Sports Cafe, London FIFA World Cup - Denmark vs. Cameroon, The Sports Cafe, London FIFA World Cup - Denmark vs. Japan, The Sports Cafe, London

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Joint DUCC/DABGO UK Network Lounge, Brasserie Blanc, Leeds The Annual DUCC Summer Cocktail Party, Residence of HE The Ambassador of Denmark, London Nordic Thursday Drinks Sanctum Soho Hotel, London

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 The NBCC summer highlight is just around the corner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Thames River Cruise on 10 June. It is our pleasure to welcome all our members, associates and sponsors together with the NorwegianBritish community in the UK to enjoy a memorable evening on the Thames. We plan for sunny weather, but have booked a fantastic double decker boat just to be safe. This is the perfect occasion to entertain guests! Tickets are for sale on our website www.nbccuk.com. Get yours now to avoid disappointment. Young Professionals (YP) is an active subdivision of NBCC, and the aim is to create a professional and social networking environment for business people under the age of 35. We offer our YP members the opportunity to get in touch with senior executives and to get to know tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

decision-makers. We provide an arena to gain business knowledge, to explore opportunities and to make friends in an international environment. YP members use the NBCC to boost their career, build a professional and social network and attend a variety of interesting events.

UPCOMING EVENTS 10 June 24 June

Thames River Cruise Nordic Thursday Drinks at the Churchill Bar, Hyatt

Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce | Phone: +44 (0) 20 7930 0181 | Email: info@nbccuk.com | www.nbccuk.com

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Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK celebrates its 104th year in 2010. All Members are welcome to the Annual General Meeting, this year hosted at The Landmark in Marylebone, London. The meeting will be followed by a Members’ Luncheon. The Chamber continues to deliver a wide

range of events. On 9 June we head to New Scotland Yard, Westminster, to learn more about the threats that confront us and our businesses. And don’t miss out on: golf and dinner with the Royal Swedish Golfing Society; the National Day celebrations at the Swedish School in London; the Midsummer Celebrations in Hyde Park. After the midsummer break, events will resume with the Annual Crayfish Party at The Westminster Boating Base.

60 events a year. For information on membership and the benefits of joining the network, please contact us on 020 7224 8001 or visit our website.

UPCOMING EVENTS 9 June 11 June 26 June

Seminar at New Scotland Yard Midsummer Golf and Dinner at Effingham Golf Club JCC Midsummer Celebration in Hyde Park

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK is one of the largest and most active foreign Chambers in the UK, with around 400 Member companies and hosting up to

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Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce FBCC members where they will have the opportunity to network, share ideas and be updated on the Chamber’s news and activities, including business and social events. We’d like to invite all our members to join up and get connected!

The FBCC hosted the annual Vappu Lunch, together with Minister Tanja Jaaskelainen, at the Ambassador’s Residence on 30 April. We might not have been able to recreate the traditional rainy weather for the party but all the rest was there, including mouth-watering food, schnapps, singing and plenty of cheerful people! FBCC’s crystal ball was clearly working well in April when we held the ‘Economy now and after the Elections’ event where our members were given insights into the implications of a hung parliament for the economy by Akash Paun from the Institute for Government. We also heard of very realistic (albeit gloomy) prospects for Europe’s economy by Senior Strategist Stephen White from ADM Investor Services.

In June we look forward to seeing you at the Networking Drinks in the Hyatt Churchill Hotel’s bar where you’ll have the chance to meet new business contacts from the Finnish, Danish and Norwegian Chambers!

We would also like to warmly welcome the new Ambassador of Finland, Pekka Huhtaniemi, to London. He took up his post at the beginning of June and we wish him every success and are very much looking forward to continuing our close cooperation with the Embassy of Finland.

UPCOMING EVENTS 24 June

Nordic Networking Drinks at Hyatt Churchill Hotel

We have recently opened up our LinkedIn group. This is an exclusive group for all

Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce | Phone: +44 (0) 20 8741 6352 | Email: events@fbcc.co.uk | www.fbcc.co.uk

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ISS Facility Services Onevision the full house for business

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Volvo get ready to release the brand new S60 model Swedish car manufacturer Volvo is ready to release its next addition to the Volvo S-series. The new Volvo S60 with its stylized sports Coupé design boasts a number of new elements intended to drive the motoring experience to new heights. The new S60 is the most sporting Volvo ever built. During the development process, the chassis team refined and fine-tuned every single detail. The result of their labours is the newly-developed Dynamic chassis, standard on every new S60. Volvo’s designers have used LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology to create distinctive, signature lights at the front and rear that make the car clearly identifiable, even in the dark.

The new Volvo features groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection technology with Full Auto Brake system. Pedestrian Detection consists of a radar unit integrated into the car’s grille, a camera fitted in front of the interior rear-view mirror, and a central control unit. The radar’s task is to detect any object in

front of the car and to determine its distance from it. The camera determines what type of object it is. In an emergency situation the driver receives an audible warning and a flashing light in the windscreen’s head-up display. At the same time, the car’s brakes are pre-charged. If the driver does not react to the warning and an accident is imminent, the car brakes by itself. The brand new Volvo S60 will be exclusively available to preview at Volvo Cars London on 19 & 20 June –a month before any other Volvo dealer in the UK!

Moomins 65th anniversary Left: Moomin Characters from the new book “Moomin and the Birthday Button”. Right: (Picture from left to right): Puffin MD Francesca Dow, Sophia Jansson (Tove Jansson’s niece), Finnish Minister Mrs Tanja Jaakelainen.

Tove Jansson's first book about the Moomins was published in 1945. Puffin Books is about to release a new series of board books for young readers as part of the Moomin's 65th anniversary celebrations. “This is a good time to launch the series, right after vappu, the Finnish celebration of spring. Spring means that the Moomins are coming,” says Francesca Dow of Puffin. Sixty-five years after they first appeared, the Moomintrolls are still very popular. The well-meaning, optimistic and socia-

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ble Moomins seem to appeal not only to kids but to adults as well, the stories being full of themes such as friendship and adventure that are dear to most people regardless of age. “Moomins are unbelievably fresh and live the kind of life we yearn after,” says Francesca Dow, managing director at Puffin. The new series uses Tove's original characters and artwork: with it, Puffin hopes to widen the Moomin world to younger readers, and also to bring older readers back. Rights to the upcoming se-

ries have already been sold in 14 languages. The new series will be out in July and September in the UK. Sophia Jansson, guest of honour at the official launch, was happy to be in the UK where Moomins enjoy one of their biggest fanbases outside Scandinavia. According to Sophia, who is Tove's niece and the creative director at Moomin Characters, the books Puffin is publishing would have been very much appreciated by Tove, to whom “drawing was one of the most important things in life”.

Norwegian WWII ceremony in Hyde Park A wreath-laying ceremony took place in London’s Hyde

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Park on 12 May to commemorate the 70th anniversary of

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the start of WWII in Norway.

His Majesty the King's Guard travelled from Norway to march along the Serpentine to the park's Norwegian memorial stone where the ceremony took place. The wreath-laying was carried out by Norwegian Ambassador Mr Bjarne Lindstrøm and two WWII veterans. It was followed by one minute of silence and a speech from the Reverend Torbjørn Holt of the Norwegian Church and Seamen's Mission in London. Approximately 100 members of the public came to pay their respects and watch the guards’ ceremony. His Majesty the King's Guard marched from the memorial stone to the bandstand along with the public and five Norwegian WWII veterans attended the ceremony: Gunnar Sønsteby (Mil.org/SOE), Wilhelm Mohr (Air Force), Inge Steensland (Navy/SOE), Joachim Rønneberg (SOE) and Ingvald Dahl (Merchant Navy/gunner). Earlier that morning the veterans had visited the SOE Monument in Lambeth. SOE stands for Special Operations Executive, a British World War II covert military outfit.

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The Norwegian war memorial in Hyde Park was erected in 1978 and consists of a large piece of pre-Cambrian granite mounted on three smaller stones. It was erected by the Navy and the merchant fleet. The inscription reads: “You gave us a safe haven in our common struggle for freedom and peace.” His Majesty the King's Guard was founded in 1856, when King Oscar I decided to establish a Royal Norwegian guard to underline his position as monarch of both Sweden and Norway.

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Scan Magazine | Culture | Chelsea Flower Show

The Natural Norwegian Garden at Chelsea Flower Show Tuesday 25 May saw the opening of the Chelsea Flower Show, the go-to place for London’s most passionate plantlovers. Set in the courtyards around the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, it spans hundreds of sales stalls and booths, selling and showing all sorts of things. From plain and simple gardening tools to intricate pots and plant holders, even By Philip Abramowski | Photos: Helen Fickling things like paintings and gardening attire.

The first thing that struck me upon entering was the bright warmth this place was giving off, it was a feast for the senses. New sights, smells and sounds hit you with every turn of your head, pulling you towards a new and interesting display every time.

The show also contains several major design projects in the form of gardens, plants and many other things. When walking around the event you would be hard pressed not to get drawn into the wonderful sights and sweet flowery smells of the stalls and attractions.

Martha, 65, retired and from Primrose Hill tells me: “I come here every year for the people. Everyone here is a fellow enthusiast of horticulture and it is nice to have a place where we can all share our interests.”

Centred in the show area were the designer gardens, among them the “Kebony – Naturally Norwegian Garden”. Designed by Darren Saines, a renowned garden de-

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signer based in Norway, he has been featured regularly in the Norwegian press and media. When I saw the garden I was met with what felt like a piece of Norwegian forestry. It was as if the designer had picked up and brought with him a slice of Norway.

Kebony – Naturally Norwegian Garden I managed to catch Mr. Saines in the middle of the garden’s rather hectic reception event. In the middle of worrying whether the pavilion decking would hold the large

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Darren Saines

number of people currently venturing onto it, he was happy to enlighten me on his splendid creation. When asked about how he felt to receive the opportunity to design for the Chelsea flower show, Darren said: “At first for a while I was really, really pleased, but then reality sank in that we actually had to build the garden. It’s one thing to design and think it, but building it was completely different, though in the end we got through it, no problem.” The Garden design surrounds a small pond made to represent a typical Norwegian lake and forest setting, complete with a dark and slightly mysterious feel. Surrounding the pond there stretched lots of wild looking lush plants, flowers, bushes and trees. All this accompanied by a huge moss-covered boulder with a pine tree growing out of it. The design immediately gives you the feeling that you are in Norway. When coupled with the surrounding foliage, looking at

the pond you cannot help but get drawn into a feeling of serenity and comfort, but with a slight twist of spookiness.

“What we’re trying to do is to represent Norway” Darren said: “What we’re trying to do is to represent Norway. We’re drawing on all the best that Norway has to offer. The landscape is one of the key features, but also Scandinavians and Norwegians love more modern structures. That is where the design of the pavilion came from, and also the way that Norwegians like their practicality.” The pavilion and deck has a very modern and functional architectural style, giving off that motto of “less is more” that most Norwegians love. From the pavilion and deck a stone road stretches out, made from Larvikitt, the

Norwegian national rock type. The large slabs of rock sit perfectly between the pond and the surrounding thick greenery setting a lighter and more open mood in the lower area of the garden. The upper area of the garden, where the deck and pavilion is, radiates a very closed-in setting, while still retaining an exceptionally warm and comforting atmosphere for the guests. “If the guests are Norwegian I want them to feel at home and recognise the garden as being Norwegian. For others, the British guests, I want them to get a taste of what Norway is actually like,” said Mr. Saines.

The Chelsea Flower show ran from 25 to 29 May in the Royal Hospital grounds in Chelsea, London. It is held for 5 days every year in May and is one of the world’s most famous gardening events.

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Scan Magazine | Feature | Sweden’s Royal Wedding

Daniel Westling and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. Photo: Pool/Getty Images, Europe.

The interior of Storkyrkan, Stockholm. Photo: Jürgen Howaldt.

The royal wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling On 19 June Sweden will be hosting a big event: Crown Princess Victoria will marry Daniel Westling in Storkyrkan, the Stockholm Cathedral. Victoria’s parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia married on the same date in the same church, 34 years ago. By Christina Sanderson

Victoria and Daniel have now been together for eight years, having first met in 2002 when Daniel was Victoria’s personal trainer. There were certain raised eyebrows amongst Swedish aristocratic families about Daniel’s suitability as the Prince Consort of the future Queen, given his humble background and minimal formal education. Yet Daniel is a warm and trustworthy man who has been extremely supportive of the Crown Princess. When the couple announced their engagement in April 2009, Victoria said in an official statement: “With Daniel by my side I feel secure. You have probably noticed that in recent years I have seemed stronger and happier. And now the time has come for us to begin building something together and starting a family.”

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Princess Victoria does seem literally to glow in Daniel’s company and he gives her the necessary emotional support for her significant public role. Both Daniel and Victoria are very sporty and in running, hiking and skiing together, Victoria is able to relax fully and enjoy herself; it is essential that she has this counterbalance to her many public duties. Preparations for the wedding are now in full swing. The wedding ceremony will be accompanied by various celebrations there will be a lunch at Stockholm City Hall, a gala performance at Stockholm Concert Hall and a private supper with dancing at Drottningholm Palace. A Royal barge will travel across Stockholm Bay and there will be various military parades in the city. After the wedding,

Victoria and Daniel will move to the beautiful early nineteenth century Haga Palace on the outskirts of Stockholm. Renovations are currently being carried out to have everything ready for them. The designer of Victoria’s wedding dress has not been publicly announced but front runners are Lars Wallin, Per Engsheden and Maria Westerlind. My bets are on Engsheden. All will be revealed on 19 June, which promises to be an utterly magical day for the young royal couple.

Scan Magazine | Culture | Scandinavian Music

Scandinavian Music Scandinavian pop music always sounds even better in the Summer. And now Summer is finally here again, the scandipopstars are packing the release schedules with holiday hits! Basshunter is back. Love him or loathe him, there is going to be no escaping him this Summer in the UK. But if you currently find yourself in the latter camp, do give him another chance, as he has changed his sound completely. The cheesy Euro-house beats are out, and a classier, more modern, urban dance music sound is in. These days he is more comparable to Lady GaGa and Taio Cruz than Dr Albarn and Scooter. New single Saturday is released in early July, and features his catchiest chorus yet.

Cult favourite BWO are currently on an extended break, but that means that fans can delight in the band members' individual projects now. Alexander Bard has formed Gravitonas with Andreas Ohrn, an uber stylish pop duo that merges rock music with dance music. Incredible debut single Kites is out now in the UK and sounds like Coldplay crossed with Paul Oakenfold! Meanwhile, Marina has reunited her old electro outfit, Page, with Eddie Bengtsson. Their new album Nu is like a retro sounding version of Goldfrapp when they're at their best. It's a beautiful record.

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Highlights are the mindblowing Dancing On My Own, the utterly mental Fembots, and the haunting rendition of Swedish classic Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa. It's so good to have this lady back in pop! And finally, a member of a certain legendary Swedish group is finally launching her solo career. Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base has just released her debut single Here I Am in Sweden. It's a wonderful piece of pop, with dreamy electro synths and a powerhouse of a chorus that has to be heard to be believed. It's the perfect Summer track, and I highly recommend you investigate it – if only to appease your nostalgic curiosity!

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Scandinavian Culture Calendar – Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! Top Singer revives Golden Age at exhibition (11 June) Danish soprano Signe Asmussen will interpret a selection of Danish Golden Age songs, accompanied by Prof. Peter Hill, in a free event to coincide with the exhibition 'Christen Købke - Danish Master of Lights'. Works by Peter Weyse, P.-E. Lange- Müller, Peter Heise and Carl Nielsen are included. The concert will be held on June 11 in the Købke gallery. www.nationalgallery.org.uk or www.signeasmussen.dk Soile Isokoski’s tribute to Schoenberg and Strauss (14 June) The London Philharmonic Orchestra accompanies Finnish soprano Soile Isokoski in a recital of Schoenberg classics and some of Strauss’s Indian summer mas-

terpieces. The concert will be on June 14 from 7:30-9:30 at the Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1 T. Tel: 020 7935 2141. Visit: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk Finnish Circus Petit Mal tours Britain (until 16 June) Directed by Maksim Komaro, Petit Mal is touring the UK with their adrenalincharged spirit. The skills of the performers will enchant you: a faultless physicality on a stage ruined with garage debris, mixing break-dance, martial arts and hip hop combined with a Chinese pole, a trampoline and breathtaking acrobatic figures. Their tour includes Southampton, London, Poole and Inverness. Visit: www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk, www.southbankcentre.co.uk, www.eden-court.co.uk or www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Children’s Cycling day in London (19 June) Four Danish cycle instructors welcome everyone on June 19 for an all-day cycling event. Children aged 5-10 will learn safety and new techniques through five different cycling games demonstrated in English. Bikes will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Charterhouse Street, by Smithfield Market (closest tube: Farringdon). Children 5-7

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welcome 10am-2pm, and 8-10 between 11am-3pm. The rest of the day is open to all. For further details email: sophie@denmark.org.uk or call: 0207 333 0246 Helsinki shown at London Festival of Architecture (19 June - 4 July) This year Helsinki Horizon 2030 is exhibiting at the London Festival of Architecture. The Finnish exhibit is placed in a container, the inside of which is covered with a printed image of the city covering floor, walls and ceiling. Scale models of some districts are placed on top of the aerial view at their geographical locations. The exhibition by Helsinki City Planning Department will be open from 12-6pm

everyday from June 19 to July 4, 2010 at The Courtyard, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH. Visit www.lfa2010.org. Norwegian architects, guerrilla gardening and Bankside Urban Forest (19 June - 6 Aug.) A moss landscape is to be a highlight of

the London Festival of Architecture as part of the ‘Guerrilla Gardening’ installation by an all-female Norwegian architectural practice called PUSHAK. They will be focusing on guerrilla gardening’s origins in South London, and will create an experience of nature in an urban landscape, inspiring visitors to be their own urban gardeners. The London Festival of Architecture’s free exhibition from June 19 to August 6, Tuesdays to Saturdays. 12- 6pm at The Architecture Foundation, Ground Floor East, 136–148 Tooley St London SE1 2TU. Visit: www.lfa2010.org 3

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