Oslofjord Convention Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oslofjord Convention Center |
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| Location | Stokke, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°13′41″N 10°21′54″E / 59.228°N 10.365°E |
| Owner | Stiftelsen Brunstad Stevnested |
| Operator | Oslofjord Convention Center AS |
| Inaugurated | 1956 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
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Classroom-style seating
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5,610 |
| Banquet/ballroom | 7,000 |
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Theatre seating
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9,000 |
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| • Total space | 24,000 square metres (260,000 sq ft) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 10,500 square metres (113,000 sq ft) |
Oslofjord Convention Center is a very large meeting and event place in Stokke, Norway. It's also the name of the company that manages this big facility. People come here for huge meetings, exhibitions, and fun events.
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About Oslofjord Convention Center
The land where Oslofjord Convention Center stands was bought in 1956. It was originally used mainly by the Brunstad Christian Church.
Big Upgrades and New Name
In 2004, the center got a huge upgrade that cost a lot of money. After this, it became a place for all kinds of big events and meetings. It can hold more than 8,000 people, and its main hall has seats for 6,800.
Before 2011, it was called Brunstad Conference Center. Then, it changed its name to Oslofjord Convention Center. Even though it's now open for everyone, the Brunstad Christian Church still uses it often for their large yearly meetings. Over 8,000 people from all over the world come to these events.
Future Plans
There are plans to make the center even bigger! This expansion will cost over a billion Norwegian krone. It will double the center's size.
What's Coming?
The new plans include buildings for exhibitions and special areas for sports. There will also be facilities for horse riding and swimming. Many famous architects are helping to design these new parts.
Food and Shops
The center has several places to eat. You can find fast food restaurants, a cafeteria, and a coffee shop. There's even a grocery store right there. The DKM Forum is also part of the facility.
Exciting Events
One of the biggest events held at Oslofjord Convention Center is the Arctic Equestrian Games. This is the largest horse show in Norway. The first time this exciting event took place was in February 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Centro de Convenciones Oslofjord para niños
