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Opening Ceremony performance

Founded in 1996, the Waterloo ABBA Band, complete with original sound and authentic copies of costumes, brings back some of the greatest moments in pop history. Waterloo has completed several large tours and gives an extremely credible sound and visual impression – so much so that it's hard to believe it's not the original ABBA at their peak so many years ago. The show, using lavish light and sound techniques, comprises both upbeat and slow sets. The Opening Ceremony on Friday, 12 September is open to Congress participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors.

Welcome reception

ESMO Foundation Benefit event

Conduced by Anders Berglund, the Stockholm Sinfonetta will perform a benefit concert organized by the ESMO Foundation on Saturday evening, 13 September 2008, at the Stockholm Concert Hall. Tickets will be available for purchase prior to the Congress and, if still available, on-site at the Congress. Further details will be made available on this page.

Optional tours for individuals and groups

Please download the application form here

Please note that all tours start and end at Stockholm International Fairs in Älvsjö.
All tours are guided in English.

UNDER THE BRIDGES OF STOCKHOLM - 1 H 30

Price                   SEK 180

Departures:       10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00
                           Departs daily from Strömkajen, by the Grand Hôtel.

Please note that the "Under the Bridges of Stockholm" tours cannot be pre-booked.  You can go straight to Strömkajen by the Grand Hôtel and buy your ticket there.

If you want to see the whole of Stockholm from the water, you should choose this almost two-hour conducted trip which passes under 15 bridges and through two locks. We will be traveling on both the sea and on Lake Mälaren and we will see all the well-known buildings.

CITY TOUR – 2 HOURS

Price                SEK 300

Departures:    Friday 12 September at 13.00
                        Saturday 13 September at 10.00

You will discover that Stockholm is built on islands connected by numerous bridges, all of which have their own specific characteristics. The tour will take you to the most interesting parts of the city including the City Center, The Old Town Gamla Stan, where Stockholm in 2002 celebrated its 750 year jubilee. A stop will be made on Fjällgatan overlooking the Baltic and situated on the largest of the 14 islands. We will pass by the City Hall of Stockholm, known for its beautiful banquet halls. The Nobel Festivities are held here yearly.

On the bus tour you will not only learn about Stockholm's history and culture but you will also get information about shopping, restaurants and current events etc.

DISCOVER OLD TOWN´S MEDIEVAL CHARM – 2 HOURS

Price                SEK 330

Departure:      Saturday 13 September at 13.30
                        Monday 15 September at 13.30
                        Please note that this tour ends in the Old Town.

The island Gamla Stan (the Old Town) was where the history of Stockholm started and it is here that one can find the oldest buildings and streets from the dawn of the city. The narrow, often cobbled, streets have lots of anecdotes, stories and historic events related to them and the guide will both inform you about the history as well as trigger your fantasy. During this tour we also visit Storkyrkan. This church is first mentioned in writing in 1279 and became a Lutheran Protestant church in 1527 and is today the cathedral of Stockholm.

ROYAL PALACE TOUR TO DROTTNINGHOLM – 4 HOURS (BY BUS)

Price                SEK 550

Departures:    Saturday 13 September at 12.30
                        Sunday 14 September at 12.30

Visit the Drottningholm Palace situated on the shore of Lake Mälaren. This beautiful palace built in the 17^th century is today the residence of the Royal Family. On the tour you will see unique interiors from the last centuries as well as the surrounding park.

At Drottningholm is also the Drottningholm Theatre, which is the oldest theatre in the world preserved in its original state and with original machinery still in use. You will have a special guided tour inside this unique theatre. The Drottningholm area has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1991.

SWEDISH WILDERNESS – 4 HOURS

Price                SEK 450

Departures:    Monday 15 September at 10.00

In Sweden there are 28 National parks, scattered around the whole country. The National Park of Tyresta is only 25 minutes away from the city centre but still a fantastic display of Swedish wilderness. The area is characterized by a rift valley landscape which is typical for central Sweden but unique in an international perspective. The park extends over almost 5 000 hectares.

It has been protected to preserve its exceptional natural values and to safeguard its importance for recreation. You can find primeval forest here with 400 year old pine trees, clear lakes and a large number of scarce plants and animals. Good walking shoes are recommended.
To truly experience the wilderness of the north, this is the perfect way to do it!

      

ART TOUR – 4 HOURS

Price                SEK 550

Departures:    Tuesday 16 September at 10.00 

The first highlight on the tour is to Millesgården (The Garden of Milles) on Lidingö, the beautiful residential island immediately outside Stockholm city, which was the home of the famous sculptor Carl Milles (1875-1955). The artist's most important and inspiring works are displayed here. These beautiful garden terraces also afford a magnificent view over the inlet to Stockholm from the Baltic. Like most artists, Milles was a collector. His art collection is unique to Sweden and contains works from ancient Rome and Greece and from European Medieval and Renaissance art. These are also on display at Millesgården.

Waldemarsudde was originally the home of Prince Eugen, son of Oscar II (1865-1947). Waldemarsudde became state-owned after the Prince's death and in accordance with his will, and is now among the most-visited art museums in Sweden. Prince Eugen was one of his generation's foremost landscape painters and many of his best-known works, including Molnet(the Cloud) and Det gamla slottet (The Old Castle), are part of the collections at Waldemarsudde.The estate is set in beautiful parkland, featuring centuries-old oak trees. Its situation by the inlet to Stockholm harbour presents the visitor with stunning views of the water. The Prince was fond of gardens and the garden at Waldemarsudde, planned by the owner himself, is well worth a visit.

GRIPSHOLM AND MARIEFRED – 6 HOURS

Price                SEK 750

Departures:    Sunday 14 September at 10.00 

This is an excursion by buy to the picturesque and well-preserved town Mariefred on Lake Mälaren. If you translate Mariefred it means Maria peace, which was the name of the monastery, which once stood here - Maria Pax. The history of the town is more frequently connected with Gripsholm Castle and the kings that have dwelt there.

In Mariefred we will have a guided tour of the Castle and the town. There will also be time for you to stroll around on your own or to shop in some of the nice small shops in the near surrundings before returning to Stockholm.

Prices and details of the program might be subject to change.

Payment

Congrex Sweden will not be responsible for identifying funds transferred directly into the account when the name of the participant or invoice number is not mentioned, nor will Congrex Sweden accept charges of bank fees assciated with the transfer.

Payment should be made in advance by one of the following methods:

• American Express, Visa or Eurocard/Mastercard may be used for all charges. Please indicate card number, expiry date and Card VCode on the registration form.
  
  
• Transfer to SHB (Svenska handelsbanken, Box 7190, SE-103 88 Stockholm, Sweden)
  BIC/SWIFT-code:, HANDSESS
  Account no. 6137-604 058 632, IBAN number SE 97 6000 0000 0006 0405 8632
  in SEK to Congrex Sweden AB, Attn. ESMO2008
  
  Please indicate your name and the payment reference number 0803 on all money transfers.
  
  
• Scandinavian residents may pay by bank giro transfer: Bank giro 224-7021
                                                                                                                     

As from 3 weeks before the Congress only credit cards are accepted as payment.
Tours will be confirmed when Congrex Sweden has received payment.

Cancellation of Optional Tours

Notification of cancellation must be made in writing and sent to Congrex Sweden.

Cancellation of Sight-seeing tours can be made until 1 week prior to the tour free of charge.

Congrex Sweden regrets that refunds cannot be made for cancellations received less than 1 week prior to the tour.