skibladner 2011 Welcome Aboard! The world s oldest paddle steamer in service and one of Norway s best-loved tourist attractions ENGLISH

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1 skibladner 2011 Welcome Aboard! The world s oldest paddle steamer in service and one of Norway s best-loved tourist attractions ENGLISH

2 A wealth of experiences is closer t Welcome to a world of exciting sights, sounds and smells. Unspoiled scenery. Warm hospital The world s oldest preserved paddle steamer The 155-year-old paddle steamer «Skibladner» is the pride of Norway s inland, and one of Norway s best-known tourist attractions. She continues to run a timetabled service in the summer months. WHY? A unique vessel in beautiful surroundings, with excellent food and an exciting history. Something for everyone! Fully licensed restaurant on board. WHERE? Lake Mjøsa, 1 2 hours north of Oslo by train or car. WHEN? Late June to mid-august. Sailings daily, except Mondays. HOW MUCH?: Tickets from NOK 180 for adults; children (up to 12 years) travel free. A voyage on this unique vessel is an experience not to be missed! Skibladner sails between the villages and towns around Lake Mjøsa as she has always done: idyllic

3 an you think. ity. And a ship that s been sailing for 155 years. lake mjøsa oslo country towns basking in the Norwegian summer sunshine. Skibladner has been painstakingly restored to her 1888 appearance giving you an authentic experience of 19th century steamship travel in Norway. With her rhythmic and relaxing paddling across the lake, as well as the temptations provided by her first class restaurant, Skibladner provides a treat for all your senses. Contact our booking office for more information! Just 38 minutes from Oslo! With Norwegian State Railways InterCity trains it takes just 38 minutes to get from Oslo Central Station to our southernmost port, Eidsvoll. From Oslo Airport it takes only 12 minutes. Skibladner sails from Eidvsoll 3 days a week, and we also have departures from the towns of Hamar, Gjøvik, Lillehammer and Moelv. All of them have stations and car parking. You can find more travel information on our website Here are som examples. Train* Car OSL Eidsv. 12 min 34 km Oslo Eidsvoll 38 min 70 km Oslo Hamar 1t 25 min 128 km Oslo Gjøvik 1t 57 min 123 km Oslo Lillehammer 2t 15 min 184 km * NSB timetables subject to change

4 Timetable 21 June 14 August 2011 lillehammer lillehammer moelv REISETIDER OG PRISER lake mjøsa To Lillehammer: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (northbound) To Eidsvoll: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday (southbound) moelv kapp kapp panengen (totenvika) oslo Oplandske Dampskibsselskap Design, layout & photos: Colin Dobinson. Print: 07 Gruppen AS Please see our website for journey planner, GPS addresses and more! DEPARTURE TIMES: PRICES per person (children under 12 years travel free) kr. 120: Gjøvik Kapp, Gjøvik Moelv, Kapp Hamar, Eidsvoll Totenvika kr. 180: Gjøvik Hamar, Gjøvik Lillehammer, Hamar Eidsvoll, Hamar Moelv kr. 220: Gjøvik Eidsvoll, Kapp Eidsvoll, Hamar Lillehammer + kr. 100 for round trip. Bicycles kr. 50 Wheelchair users are requested to contact the Skibladner office. Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant. Smoking is not permitted. The company is not liable for any delays, howsoever caused, and does not offer compensation. Booking office: AS Oplandske Dampskibsselskap, Skibladnerkontoret, Pb. 230, 2802 Gjøvik. tel , skibladner@skibladner.no eidsvoll NORTHBOUND, LILLEHAMMER TUES, THURS, SATURDAY moelv eidsvoll lillehammer SOUTHBOUND, EIDSVOLL WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY SUNDAY only kapp nes totenvika moelv eidsvoll totenvika nes kapp

5 FULLY LICENCED RESTAURANT «1. plads madsalon» Wine and dine first class on board BREAKFAST ON BOARD Continental breakfast with varied spreads, fresh bread, milk, juice, coffee or tea. Served in the first class restaurant every day from , Sundays until kr. 120,- (children kr. 60,-) LUXURY SANDWICHES Wholemeal bread with smoked salmon, shellfish mayonnaise salad, lemon and dill or a meatcake with onions, or prawns, mayonnaise and lemon kr. 105,- SALADS Shell fish salad or chicken salad Served with fresh bread and butter kr. 165,- lunch & dinner menu Our traditional poached salmon, served with cucumber salad, steamed potatoes and melted butter. Strawberries and single cream, and coffee. kr. 305,- Veal steak served with the season s vegetables, mushrooms, steamed potatoes, cream sauce and cranberries. Strawberries and single cream, and coffee. kr. 325,- CHILD MENU (up to age 15) Child portion of salmon or veal steak or meat cakes with veg. and potatoes. Strawberries and cream for dessert. kr. 110,- / kr. 130,- / kr. 95,- We strongly advise booking your table by phone in advance

6 «Den gode melodi» Lars Blix and Leif Nygaard WHAT S ON ON BOARD? Kari Svendsen «Urbane Totninger» Entertainment May Dixieland jazz cruise from Hamar 5 pm and 8 pm with Gosen Gla jazz 28 May Trip to Eidsvoll 1814 from Gjøvik and Kapp May Weekend trip from Oslo to Eidsvoll 1814, Gjøvik and Bjerkebæk 1 June White Wine tasting cruise fra Gjøvik og Hamar 2 June Gjøvik town celebrates 150 years Lunch cruises from Gjøvik 5 June Transport History Day with Skibladner and steam train, from Gjøvik. (If the steam train is not operating, there will be a visit to the Railway Museum instead) 5 June Dinner cruise with sing-along, around Helgøya island, from Hamar 11 June Whitsun cruise with entertainment and dinner, from Eidsvoll 12 June Lunch with Prøysen, from Eidsvoll; food and music by Den gode melodi 12 June Dinner with Taube, from Eidsvoll; food and music by Den gode melodi 15 June Dixieland jazz cruise from Gjøvik 5 pm and 8 pm with Gosen Gla jazz 23 June Midsummer celebrations, Per Brønstad entertains 24 June Med Skibladner fra Hamar til Urbane Totninger, revy på Kapp (Norw.) 26 June Søskenbarntur fra Gjøvik til Totenvika, retur med buss til Gjøvik (Norw.) 1 July Med Skibladner fra Hamar til Urbane Totninger, revy på Kapp (Norw.) 17 August Dixieland jazz cruise from Hamar 5 pm and 8 pm with Gosen Gla jazz 19 August Dixieland jazz cruise from Kapp 5 pm with Gosen Gla jazz 20 August Skibladner s traditional Aquavit-cruise, Edle Dråper til Livets Glæder From Gjøvik and Hamar 21 August Sunday outing to Løiten Lys, with performance En Akevisitt. Gjøvik 21 August Dinner cruise with sing-along, around Helgøya island, from Hamar 27 August Wine-tasting cruise Autumn Reds from Gjøvik and Hamar 31 August Dixieland jazz cruise from Gjøvik 5 pm and 8 pm with Gosen Gla jazz 3 September Excursion to Lillehammer Mikrobryggeri (brewery), from Gjøvik 3 September Family lunch cruise from Lillehammer ENTERTAINMENT ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS (21 June 14 August) «Fra allsang på Kauffeldtgården til tur på Mjøsa»: Saturday 23 July: Elin Prøysen & Egil Johansen Saturday 30 July: Kari Svendsen Sunday 3 July: Per Brønstad Sunday 14 August: «Den gode melodi» with Lars Blix and Leif Nygaard CYCLING IN THE LAKELAND REGION organised rides Saturday 2 July and Saturday 6 August: Skibladner Hamar-Gjøvik-Moelv return, 3 hour cycle ride with Norwegian speaking guide in Ringsaker Sunday 3 July and Sunday 7 August: Skibladner Gjøvik-Nes & return, cycle ride round island of Helgøya with Norwegian speaking guide We reserve the right to make changes to the programme. Please see our website,