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Byparken – Modern Conference Facilities in a Locomotive Shed

Byparken is part of Kirkens Bymisjon. Over the past year, more than 20,000 people have visited the 140-year-old freight house by the train station. When it was built in 1879, Halden Godshus served as a locomotive shed and goods warehouse. Today, it has been transformed into a modern event and conference center.

Byparken in Halden is a unique venue centrally located near the train station. It is an ideal place to host meetings, seminars, and workshops. The facility offers modern amenities suitable for various types of events, including large screens, a stage, and lighting and sound systems. The small hall features a modern bar and a well-equipped kitchen. The surrounding park can be used for a variety of pleasant activities and events.

With its central location and excellent accessibility, Byparken is easy to reach for both local and visiting participants. The venue can accommodate 600 people standing or 300 seated. Whether it’s a conference, seminar, or workshop, Byparken provides a unique setting that can help make any event successful and memorable.

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Østgaard

Østgaard – Pride Through Generations. Østgaard is centrally located just outside Halden city center. With a farm history stretching back several hundred years, Østgaard has hosted small and large, formal and informal gatherings through the generations. From municipal meetings to rural schools, weddings, anniversaries, and intimate or grand dinner parties, Østgaard has long been a hub for memorable events. Today, with its unique modern facilities, Østgaard is a magnificent and stately venue for weddings and conferences. Welcome to conference spaces where you can work undisturbed throughout the day, while enjoying refreshing breaks in a green, unique outdoor environment.

Østgaard Event tailors your event with various conference setups and packages, focusing on serving traditional dishes and locally sourced seasonal food. Their chefs ensure that guests enjoy an exquisite culinary experience on the farm.

Østgaard Event also offers a beautiful park area for relaxation or activities. In addition, there are team-building and recreational activities available, such as beach volleyball, tennis, fun woodworking tasks, pond rowing races, frisbee golf in the forest, synchronized swimming in the pool, and nature trails. Østgaard offers conference facilities for groups from 4 to 150 people, along with free parking.

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Home Hotel Park – a cozy hotel within walking distance of the city center

Home Hotel Park is a centrally located and charming hotel with a rich history. The hotel was originally known as “Hola Gård” and in the early 20th century was part of Rød Herregård. The hotel places strong emphasis on sustainability in its daily operations. Home Hotel Park offers 64 rooms and suites with a warm atmosphere, a private garden, as well as a fitness room and sauna.

Home Hotel Park features modern and bright conference rooms with natural daylight. All rooms have access to free Wi-Fi, and writing materials are readily available. The conference facilities can accommodate between 10 and 120 participants and provide an inspiring atmosphere. There is ample parking available at the hotel.

Breakfast, fika, and evening meals are included during conference stays. Hot tea and coffee are also available. The hotel offers organic and healthy options as well as sweet treats to help keep your energy up.

With its central location and conference facilities, the hotel is an excellent choice for conferences, meetings, and events of all kinds.

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Smart Innovation Arena – Simulator Center at Remmen Knowledge Park

Smart Innovation Arena is a spectacular conference center located at Halden University College. The center is suitable for both small and large groups, accommodating up to 130 participants depending on the configuration. It offers a complete package for sound, lighting, and visuals with two screens. The room is intimate and maintains high standards and quality in terms of lighting and projectors.

Smart Innovation Arena is the perfect venue for hosting both digital and physical events. The unique combination of sound, lighting, and visuals creates an impactful atmosphere that cannot be achieved in regular conference rooms.

The arena is equipped for three-camera production, making it possible to use the space as a professional studio. This ensures an excellent virtual experience for both attendees in the room and those following the event digitally.

At Smart Innovation Arena, companies of all sizes, as well as private and public organizations, can host any type of event, including conferences, webinars, all-hands meetings, product launches, or simulations. The team provides all technical support, leaving clients free to focus solely on the content.

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Thon Hotel Halden

Thon Hotel Halden – Hotel and Conference in the Heart of the City. Thon Hotel Halden is ideally located along Halden’s waterfront promenade, offering stunning views of the inner harbor and the majestic Fredriksten Fortress. With 88 comfortable rooms, Thon Hotel Halden provides guests with a pleasant and relaxing stay right in the city center. The hotel offers modern and flexible meeting and conference facilities.

The hotel has several meeting rooms equipped with modern technical equipment, suitable for a range of needs. The rooms are ideal for everything from small meetings and workshops to larger conferences and events. The hotel shares a lobby with Brygga Kultursal in Halden, providing conference facilities for up to 380 participants.

Thon Hotel Halden offers customized solutions and professional service to ensure a successful event. In addition to the modern meeting rooms, the hotel provides a variety of other facilities to complete your event experience. Guests can enjoy delicious meals and drinks at the hotel’s restaurant, and during the summer, take advantage of the spacious outdoor seating along the quay.

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Fredriksten Hotel – Hotel and Conference Facilities on Historic Grounds

Fredriksten Hotel, with its stunning location on the historic Fredriksten Fortress, offers 57 rooms. Guests can choose from double rooms, single rooms, 2 elegant suites, 2 family rooms, and 6 multi-bed rooms.

Experience a perfect blend of history and luxury at Fredriksten Hotel – an exclusive accommodation perched majestically on the fortress. With spectacular views over the city, the hotel combines elegance and comfort. The hotel also features completely new conference facilities for groups of 2 to 80 people.

Fredriksten Hotel offers more than just accommodation and conference spaces – it provides an experience in itself. The rooms and suites are modern and tastefully decorated, with every detail carefully designed to create the perfect combination of luxury and historic charm.

Enjoy unforgettable culinary experiences at the hotel’s restaurant, where unique flavor combinations meet the freshest local ingredients. Challenge yourself and your group in one of Fredriksten Hotel’s escape rooms, or unwind in the hotel’s relaxing jacuzzi.

The hotel is part of De Historiske – Hotels and Restaurants, focusing on sustainability, quality, and service.

Welcome to Fredriksten Hotel, where comfort meets history!

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MS Brekke – Boat Trip on the Halden Canal

The boat MS Brekke is based at Brekke Locks and operates in the Halden Canal, Norway’s oldest canal system. Join a passage through Brekke Locks, Northern Europe’s highest continuous lock staircase. The lock system from 1924 lifts you 27 meters through four lock chambers.

MS Brekke runs scheduled trips from June and is also available for charter tours for groups, companies, teams, and associations outside the regular schedule from May to September.

MS Brekke offers unique and memorable experiences for groups visiting Halden in connection with courses and conferences. With a capacity of up to 97 people, the boat is ideal for exploring the beautiful Halden Canal and experiencing Brekke Locks. The boat trip with MS Brekke provides not only a unique experience of nature and history but also an opportunity to strengthen relationships and create lasting memories with colleagues.

During the trip, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic landscapes along the canal and savor delicious food and drinks.

Whether it is to conclude a conference with a memorable experience, motivate your team, or strengthen relationships, MS Brekke provides a unique setting for corporate events that will be remembered long after the trip.

Book a boat trip and read more about MS Brekke here.

Totalløsning

Total Solution – the complete solution for your conference. Total Solution offers a wide range of venues that are ideal for courses, conferences, and events. In Halden, everything is in place for a green and locally focused experience. Located in the city center within walking distance to most amenities, Total Solution has facilities to accommodate various group sizes and needs.

How about a conference in a newly restored top floor at Fayegården? A cozy venue with bookshelves filled with books from the 17th to 19th centuries, with space for up to 80 people. Fayegården also has smaller rooms available for small groups of 4 to 25 people. 

Or a seminar and concluding banquet in the ballroom of Norway’s oldest functioning Baroque theater? At Fredrikshald Theater, Total Solution offers several options for both large and small events. Need an amphitheater for up to 220 people with comfortable soft seats, a large screen, and a great atmosphere? Then Total Solution recommends the Alladin Stage.

Total Solution also provides catering, delivering food both to their own facilities and to other external events.

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Via Ferrata Haldenkanalen – an exhilarating experience

Via Ferrata is Italian and originally means “iron path” or “iron way.” A traditional Via Ferrata consists of fixed installations such as iron rungs and cables bolted into the rock.

Via Ferrata Haldenkanalen offers an exciting and adrenaline-filled experience for conference and corporate guests in Halden, giving participants a unique opportunity to challenge themselves. Located along the beautiful Haldenkanalen and surrounded by impressive nature, it also promises stunning natural experiences.

This climbing adventure takes your conference guests along a challenging route, including Europe’s longest suspension bridge in a Via Ferrata and a 250-meter-long zipline.

With safety equipment and expert guidance from experienced instructors, your employees will have the chance to push their limits while enjoying breathtaking views.

Via Ferrata Haldenkanalen is not only an exciting physical activity but also a great opportunity for teambuilding and group cohesion. Through challenging climbing sections and collaborative tasks, participants can strengthen relationships, build trust, and encourage teamwork.

"Via Ferrata Haldenkanalen is a fantastic opportunity for our conference and corporate guests to challenge themselves in an exciting and unique way. We have received very positive feedback from our participants, and it has definitely helped make their stay here memorable and rewarding," says Terje Kristiansen, Managing Director of Haldenvassdragets Kanalselskap.

Whether as an exciting break from the conference program or as part of a teambuilding event, Via Ferrata Haldenkanalen offers an unforgettable experience.

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Sirius Event – the event of all events!

Sirius Event is an event company specializing in creating unforgettable experiences. With a focus on tailoring courses, conferences, events, and gatherings, they serve a wide range of clients, including businesses, organizations, and private individuals. The company, a subsidiary of Eventyrlie, has a dedicated team of experienced staff. Sirius Event has a passion for events and people. Every detail is carefully considered, and every experience is a journey in itself. The company can assist with everything from renting conference venues, booking hotels, organizing catering, experiences, and entertainment for your next conference.

«We strive to deliver experiences that exceed expectations. Whether it is an intimate gathering or a large event, we will do everything to make it an unforgettable experience. Let us make your event – the event of all events!» Asgeir Borgemoen, Creative Director at Sirius Event.

Sirius Event is named after the star Sirius, which shines the brightest in the night sky. Just as Sirius lights up the heavens, Sirius Event aims to help its clients shine brightly. The word Sirius means “glowing” and “radiant,” and their goal is for all participants to have a brilliant experience.

Sirius Event offers a wide range of services, including artist booking, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas parties, kick-offs, conferences, concerts, client events, product launches, trade shows, grand openings, premieres, summer parties, sports events, teambuilding, workshops, themed parties, and tailor-made events.

With their dedicated team, Sirius Event takes care of every detail, from planning and coordination to execution and follow-up. This ensures that you as a client can focus on enjoying the event and experiencing the moments without stress or worry.

Read more about Sirius Event here.

Who really shot Charles XII? When was the fortress built? What happened to the prisoners who tried to escape? Over the centuries, Fredriksten has stood as a symbol of Norway’s unyielding defense. Besieged several times, but never defeated! Combine your conference visit with a guided tour of Fredriksten Fortress and explore its significant historical role.

For course and conference guests visiting Halden, Fredriksten Fortress offers a unique opportunity for guided tours in historic surroundings. With its grand location and rich history, the fortress is an impressive site to explore.

During a guided tour at Fredriksten Fortress, guests have the opportunity to learn about the fortress’s exciting history and significance through the ages. Experienced guides take participants on a journey through the many fascinating details of the fortress, including its role in the Swedish-Norwegian war of the 1600s and its strategic importance as a defensive structure.

The guides also share interesting stories and anecdotes about life at the fortress over the centuries, providing insight into what it was like to live and work there.

Fredriksten Fortress also offers customized tours that can be adapted to the needs and interests of the group. Whether it is a team of colleagues wanting to learn more about history, or a company seeking a unique experience as part of their event, a guided tour at Fredriksten Fortress will be a memorable and educational experience for all participants.

Read more about guided tours at Fredriksten Fortress here