The best of Sweden a 9 day Business programme 

 

 

The country and its people have an air of reserved calm and, while best known for its automotive and musical exports - Volvo and Abba are household names - ,a strong historical undertone bubbles close beneath the surface. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Stockholm, where dozens of museums, medieval and baroque edifices housing boutiques and cafes overlook the attractive harbour.
Sweden is the largest of the Scandinavian countries and the fifth largest country in Europe but benefits from a fairly low population density which makes it the perfect place to get away from it all.
Bordering with Finland and Norway and connected to Denmark via the Oresund Bridge, Sweden is a tourist destination that up until now has been mostly enjoyed by its neighbouring countries. English speaking visitors should not fear though as although the Swedish language is of North Germanic heritage English is widely spoken by all.

 
 

Hotel description

Best Western Mornington Hotel

Nybrogatan 53  102 44 STOCKHOLM                                                                          Telephone 08-507 330 00                                                                                                        

 E-mail: stockholm@mornington.se

Mornington Hotel Stockholm City is a centraly located 4-star hotell.

 

Programme

Day 1                                                                                                                                                                                      Beijing - Stockholm
Arrival in Stockholm - one of the worlds most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved mediaeval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. 
Transfer from the airport to Best Western Mornington Hotel Nybrogatan in Stockholm is located 5 minutes walk from the business and leisure centre of Stockholm in the quiet residential area of Ostermalm. Welcome-dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2                                                                                                                                         Stockholm - Drottningholm - Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a sightseeingtour by bus in Stockholm including visits to the famous Vasamuseum and the City Hall, where the Nobel Banquet takes place in the Blue Hall in December every year. What you perhaps did not know about the Blue Hall is that it is not at all blue...  After the sightseeing tour we will go on a cruise to Drottningholm Palace on the calm Lake Mälaren, in a turn of the century ship. On board we will enjoy lunch.

Arriving at Drottningholm Palace, you will be welcomed by strong cultural Swedish history. The majestic garden, Royal Theatre, and a Chinese Pavillion each part a work of art it self. Drottningholm is one of the Swedish contribution's to the World Heritage List and the home of the royal family. Return by ship to Stockholm.
Dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town and overnight stay in Stockholm.

 

 

Day 3                                                                                                                                                              Stockholm - Birka - Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel.  Departure from the hotel for a journey back in time to Birka which was founded in the 750s as -Sweden's first real town. Trade and barter flourished here for over 200 years before the town was suddenly abandoned.
You will travel over lake Mälaren with M/S Victoria from Stockholm (Stadshuskajen). On board you can enjoy delicious food and drinks or have a hot cup of coffee on the after deck.
Upon your arrival highly skilled archaeologists and educated guides will guide you through the ancient remains and teach you about the viking era. You will also learn what life was like in this ancient townand be given the opportunity to visit the museum. Lunch will be served at restaurant Särimner, at Birka. Return by ship to Stockholm. 
Dinner and overnight stay in Stockholm.

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

Day 4                                                                                                                                     Stockholm - Mariefred - Frövi - Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our tour this day starts with a stop in Taxinge with its castle and beautiful surroundings. In Taxinge we will visit the "Cake Castle" where you can get a taste of northern Europe's largest cake buffet. Everything is baked locally and there are about 60 different kinds, from Sacher torte to carrot cake. A big feast for both the eyes and the stomach. Choose to sit inside the castle, in the castle yard or in the promontory garden overlooking Gripsholm Bay.
We will then continue to the small idyllic town of Mariefred and go on a guided tour of Gripsholm Castle. Lunch in Mariefred
In the afternoon the tour will continue to Frövifors Paper Mill visiting the museum of modern packaging. We will also have the opportunity to see the papermaking studio and purchase beautiful paper. Return to Stockholm for dinner and overnight stay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 5                                                                                                                                  Stockholm - Sigtuna - Steninge - Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel by bus to Sigtuna - Sweden's first town. Upon arrival we will go on a sightseeing tour on foot in this ancient and well preserved town of Sigtuna which has it all history, beauty and exciting tales to tell.  The tour will end with lunch at Hotel Sigtunahöjden.
This hotel has made a friendly tie with China. The world's most dynamic economy today is also the proud bearer of the world's oldest culture. It's this same fusion of ideals - efficiency and inspiration - that has spurred the hotel into action. The building of Shanghai's new satellite township Luodian Town, which was modelled on the Sigtuna ideal, marked the kick-off of the hotel´s new focus.
Continue to Steninge Palace and Cultural Centre . We will go on a guided tour of the palace which is renowned as being the finest and most perfect cultural pearl in Carolinian manor life. After the tour you can view glassblowing. Enjoy a unique collection of crystal, ceramics and porcelain by Swedish and other Scandinavian designers. Time to visit the gallery and factory outlet. Return to Stockholm for dinner and overnight stay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6-8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Time to go on technical visits to Swedish companies/industries arranged by OmniaResor or the visiting chinese company. Accommodation, lunches and dinners will be arranged in accordance with the technical visits.

Day 9                                                                                                                                                                                     Stockholm - Beijing
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Beijing.

 

Day 10                                                                                                                                                                                                          Beijing

Arrive in Beijing.