zurich-2015-flyer

Welcome to Zurich!

From Zurich, we will have easy access to the majestic mountains in Engelberg and more than 360 km of trails surrounding the city. The mountain hikes on Saturday (see Hike 1 and Hike 2 below) will be the main excursions on the teambuilding. Our meals for the weekend will, of course, be at some of the finest restaurants in the city, where we will be served Swiss specialties.

We will stay at the Sheraton Zurich Hotel.

Arvid Grønvoll

Department Manager
Oslo
+47 9828 6876

Jill Juliussen Breisnes

Department Manager
Oslo
+47 4062 9284

Leon Dyngeland

Department Manager
Ølensvåg
+47 9074 9748

Aslaug Østrem Nesheim

Service Center
Ølensvåg
+47 9828 6931

The hotel

We are staying at the Sheraton Zurich Hotel, a five star hotel located in the Zurich West quarter. Zurich West is now a dynamic place for art, culture, and business with theatres, gallaries, boutiques, restaurants, and numerous companies have settled in recent years contributing to giving the district its unique atmosphere.

Address:
Pfingstweidstrasse 100
Zurich, 8005
Tlf.:: (41)(44) 285 4000

Teambuilding HSE

Travel Insurance

Omega’s employees are covered by Gouda Travel Insurance. In the event of sickness, accidents, or loss of luggage, you can contact Gouda’s insurance line:

Gouda Alarm: (+45) 33 15 60 60
Gouda Insurance number: NO – 6379466

Emergency Numbers

General Emergency Number Switzerland: 117
Ambulance: 144
Fire: 118
Police: 117

Precautions

Get to know the emergency exits in the hotel
Please use seat belts in the buses
Remember to wear appropriate attire for the activities on the trip

Valuta

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) : 1 CHF= 8.5 NOK

Beverages

Beverages accompanying the food are preordered for each meal and specified in the menu enclosed. Beverages consumed at other times are to be paid for by the individual participant.

Photos

During the trip, some of the participants will take pictures that will be used for our websites and internal publications. If you do not wish to have pictures of yourself used in this way, please send an email notifying us about this to service@omega.no.

Program

Friday 11.september

	Connecting flights to Oslo
09:45	Departure to Zürich with flight LX1211
12:10	Arrival in Zürich
13:30	2 course lunch at The Waid
14:30	We continue into the old part of Zürich where you can explore the city at your own leisure
17:00	We leave for Sheraton Zurich West Hotel for check-in
19:30	Welcome gathering in conference room at the hotel
20:15	We leave the hotel with guides and head to the restaurant
20:30	Three course dinner at Restaurant La Salle (At 22.15 the guide will return to the hotel with those who wish to head back)

Saturday 12.september

	Breakfast at the hotel
08:15	Depature with bus and guides to Engelberg Lunch pack from the hotel handed out during bus trip (includes 1 bottle of water, 1 juice, 1 sandwich, 1 fruit and 1 sweet snack)
09:30	Arrival at the main station for the Titlis gondola in Engelberg, Talstation Titlisbahn
10:00	We split up into groups and go on Hike 1 or 2. The guides will join us for the entire hike.
14:00	We meet again for lunch at Titlis Panorama Restaurant
15:30	Activities on Mount Titlis (ice field, suspension bridge)
16:30	We head down to the main station and take the bus back to the hotel
18:15	Expected arrival at the hotel
19:50	We meet in the hotel lobby for departure with bus and guide to the restaurant
20:30	Four course dinner at restaurant Il Tartufo
22:30	Return to the hotel

Sunday 13.september

	Breakfast at the hotel
	No program during the morning
12:00	Check-out of the hotel. Luggage can be stored at the hotel
13:00	Departure with bus and guide to Uetliberg (The buses are marked Omega 1 and Omega 2 - remember to note in which bus you place your luggage)
13:30	Arrival at Uetliberg train station (10 minute train ride and 15 minute walk to the top)
14:15	Arrival at restaurant Uto Kulm (two course dinner) One of Zurich's most famous restaurants with a great view from the top.
15:45	We leave by the same route and head for the airport
17:00	Estimated time of arrival at the airport
19:00	Departure from Zürich with flight SK842
21:20	Arrival in Oslo
	Connecting flights from Oslo

Outings and activities

Hike 1 or 2 (Saturday 12. september)

Hike 1

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Skill level: Easy, medium route, approx. 3 hours

Route: Talstation Titlisbahn - Unter Trübsee - Trübsee

From the valley station of the Titlisbahn in Engelberg we follow the Stapfmattli street to Untertrübsee. From here the route continues to Obertrübsee; here we will follow the alpine flower trail to Trübsee middle station. Elevation from approximately 1,000 to 1,796 metres.

Participants: Ali Amadov, Kevin Becker, Line Kaarhus, Ragna Reistad Berge, Leif Magne Berge, Jill Juliussen Breisnes, Anna Forsberg, John Hermann, Sølvi Melvold, Jan Åge Håvardsholm, Gunn Bente Stråbø Håvardsholm, Jan Arne Ingelkjøn, Anne Berit Emmerhoff, Frode Adelsten Jensen, Arne George Kravec, Anna Lina Matilda Säfström, Arjun Kugathas, Vivian Larsen, Stig Furnes, Kjell Johan Pettersen, Kristin Risnes, Per Christian Sjøvik, Berit Sjøvik, Bernadette Julia Øyjord, Rolf Øyjord.

Hike 2

Time: 10:00 - 14:00

Skill level: Medium, challenging route, approx. 4 hours

Route: Talstation Titlisbahn - Bänklialp - Ritz auf Gerschnialp - Trübsee - following the geological hiking path to Stand

From the valley station of the Titlisbahn in Engelberg we walk to the Restaurant Bänklialp and follow the Bänklialpweg to the Restaurant Ritz on Gerschnialp. We continue directly to Trübsee middle station and then over the geology trail to Stand; here you will learn some interesting facts about the geology of the Alps. Information boards along the trail provide an insight into the geological development of the Titlis area, while the steep panoramic path from Trübsee mountain station to Stand offers magnificent views down into a fascinating glacier world. This trail is sure to impress with its stunning scenic views and an elevation from approximately 1,000 to 2,430 metres.

Participants: Anita Gudmestad, Therese Anett Tollefsen, Roger Arnesen, Liv Marie Arnesen, Ingvild Vårdal Bredesen, Sofie Rabo Carlsen, Randi Holmsen Dalen, Torgeir Dalen, Leon Dyngeland, Birte Dyngeland, Arvid Grønvoll, Lene Åsberg, Stian Johansen, Stine Haugen, Martha Johanne Johnsen, Steinar Johnsen, Yulia Kolesnikova, Gunnar Kr. Kulleseid, Rolandas Laureckas, Evaldas Laureckas, Gjertrud Lunde, Magnus Widme Lysgård, Aslaug Østrem Nesheim, Olav Magne Nesheim, Finn Tore Olsen, Sheryl Doke, Elizabeth Pettersen, Vibeke Hervik Bull, Jan Stødle, Rosa Margrethe Oftedal Stødle, Per Tønnessen.

Activities at Mount Titlis (Saturday 12. september)

We will go for a tour through the caves in the glacier and cross the Titlis Cliff Walk, which is Europe's highest suspension bridge.