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  Marstrand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marstrand is a seaside town in Kungälv Municipality in western Sweden.
During the last quarter of the 17th century Marstrand had the free port status, granted by the King Gustav III.
Marstrand is a popular sailing resort in summer time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marstrand   (108 words)

  
 Caves of Sweden: Marstrand Caves
The village Marstrand is a nice Swedish village with the typical colourful wooden houses.
Marstrand is formed of metamorphic rocks, like gneiss, which is not soluble.
The shallow gorge on Marstrand, like the cave, was formed by the destruction of the rock through the glacier and the erosive melting waters of the glacier.
www.showcaves.com /english/se/caves/Marstrand.html   (387 words)

  
 Charterbase Marstrand
Marstrand is situated on the outskirts of the archipelago of the Swedish West Coast, about 35 kilometres north-west of Gothenburg.
In 1887, the Society House was built in an attempt to attract Oscar II, king of Sweden and Norway, to Marstrand.
Marstrand is the perfect port to start your sailing vacation on the swedish westcoast.
www.aquayacht.nl /marstrand2.html   (277 words)

  
 Eurobound/Tahitibound - Your passport to Europe and Paradise
The fortress was previously associated with war, imprisonment and fear, but today it is used for fabulous feasts and conferences and is part of the well known silhouette of the island of Marstrand.
Marstrand is also home to many sailing regattas.
You continue along the Marstrand fjord and pass Kyrkesund and Mollösund where you will stop to look at the typical fishing villages.and to learn about the traditional fishing culture.
www.eurobound.com /offers.php?o=71   (548 words)

  
 Bohuslan Coast : Regions in Brief : Marstrand | Frommers.com
Bohuslan Coast : Regions in Brief : Marstrand
Part of the fun of Marstrand is the ferry journey here; it lies 25km (16 miles) west of Kungälv.
After you climb up the hill, visit the chapel and then walk through the secret tunnel to the fortress, which dates from 1658 when Charles X Gustav decided that it should be built to protect the Swedish west-coast fleet.
www.frommers.com /destinations/bohuslancoast/3229028522.html   (382 words)

  
 Marstrand - segling, semester, västkust, sommarparadis, bad, klippor, hav, restauranger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Marstrand is situated 45 km northeast to Gothenburg.
Since motor traffic is forbidden at the Marstrand Island you who go by car or bus must take the ferry from Koön to the Marstrand Island.
Koön is 100-150 m east to Marstrand and the ferry voyage will take only a couple of minutes.
www.marstrand.org /o-m.php?sprak=eng   (71 words)

  
 Grand Hotell Marstrand :: Conferences
The Grand hotell Marstrand provides the perfect year-around setting for management meetings and conferences, especially when the demands are higher than average.
In Marstrand the sea, the skerries, tradition and quiet seclusion set the tone.
At the Grand Hotell Marstrand accommodation is in individually furnished rooms or suites; common to them all is good taste, attention to detail and respect for tradition.
www.grandmarstrand.se /konferens.php?lang=eng   (234 words)

  
 Bike Touring - Our tours - Marstrand 1996 - Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
We weren´t neither well-trained nor well-prepared and at least Eric (who had used his new driving license a bit too frequently the last year...) got a "slight" feeling of cramp in all muscles after just about 40 kilometres...
Marstrand is a very picturesque town, built on the rocks on the sea.
It would be an understatement if we say that we were tired when we arrived in our home town just before midnight after a whole day on mostly gravelled roads in deep forests.
biketouring.eurotourism.net /tours/1996/1   (430 words)

  
 Finn-class European Championship in Marstrand
The organizing Authority is The Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club (GKSS), in conjunction with the Swedish Finn Association and the Swedish Yachting Association (MNA) on behalf of the International Finn Association.
However, there is no upper limit to the help needed in any regatta organisation, so any family members or friends who would appreciate a chance to spend a day or two at sea and watch the racing, in return for putting in a little bit of work, are more than welcome in our organisation.
The tap water on Marstrand Island and on Koön is perfectly fit to drink.
www.gkss.se /finn/faq.htm   (1032 words)

  
 Marstrand - Articles
Marstrand was already at that time a royal venue and among the royal guests were King Oscar I, Queen Josefina and Princess Eugenie.
Later Carl XV and Prince Gustav came as guests to Marstrand.
Marstrand may be a town in mini format but it does spread across two islands, Koön and Marstrandsön
www.marstrand.se /templates/list____797.aspx   (297 words)

  
 Dutch investment fund acquires Jutland based Glud & Marstrand
Prior to the acquisition, Glud and Marstrand was owned by Axcel (40%), Kirkbi (40%) and Nordea Pension (20%).
Christian Frigast, managing director of Axcel, a private equity company based in Copenhagen, says the price is very satisfactory and delivers a good ROI for the three years Axcel has been an owner.
During this period, Glud and Marstrand increased its annual revenues by almost 30% to DKK 1.6 bn (USD 288 mn).
www.investindk.com /visNyhed.asp?artikelID=12838   (220 words)

  
 TRUMPF | Marstrand Develops New Markets with TRUMPF Technology
Just-in-time service and and competitive short-run production are the mainstays of Marstrand Industries, Inc. Marstrand is a custom fabrication powerhouse with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Among Marstrand's major customers are manufacturers of medical breathing apparatus, vending machines, building components, material handling systems, and water treatment equipment.
On one of its laser cutting centers, Marstrand has installed a TRUMPF LiftMaster, which allows the automatic pallet-changers on the laser machine to be loaded with worksheets, and cut nests to be off-loaded.
www.trumpf.com /3.user-story_marstrand_v1.html   (277 words)

  
 CNN.com - Unseeded pair top Marstrand races - July 4, 2002
MARSTRAND, Sweden -- Two unseeded skippers have topped the leaderboard after the round-robin races of the Swedish Match Cup in Marstrand, Sweden.
The top six seeds in Marstrand are Peter Holmberg from Oracle Racing USA, Magnus Holmberg from Victory Challenge Sweden, Ed Baird from the U.S., Jesper Radich from Denmark Dean Barker and Franco Pace from Team New Zealand.
The nine event 2002/3 series starts with the UBS Challenge in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S., July 27 to August 4 with a prize purse of $100,000.
edition.cnn.com /2002/WORLD/sailing/07/04/swedish.spt   (314 words)

  
 ABN AMRO Capital Acquires Denmark's Glud & Marstrand in Secondary Buy-Out : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Founded in 1879 and based in Hedensted, Denmark, Glud and Marstrand employs around 1,200 staff and had turnover of DKK 1,600 mln in 2004.
Johan Bjurstrom, Nordic Head of ABN AMRO Capital, said the company fit ABN AMRO Capital's investment criteria of having the potential for geographic growth and to lead consolidation in its sector.
Audon Partners acted as financial advisor to ABN AMRO Capital in the Glud and Marstrand transaction.
press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/607150.html   (738 words)

  
 Wilhelm Marstrand
Through the open doorway on the right we catch a glimpse of a bedroom.
The informality of the scene contrasts with the classically composed portrait groups of Eckersberg Marstrand's friend and teacher, and demonstrates how Realism was gaining round in Copenhagen.
Attention has been paid to colour harmonies, with the nurse's pink gingham apron setting off the children's blue dresses while pink ribbons embellish the mother's white gown.
hjem.get2net.dk /silseth_jan/ENGELSK/marstrandENG.htm   (133 words)

  
 Blåkläder Melges 24 World Championship 2004 9-13 Aug Marstrand Sweden   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
in MSS are looking forward seeing you all in Marstrand during the World Championship.
Due to cancellations HOTELL VILLA MARITIME (located on the island Marstrand) now have possibility to offer apartments during the competition.
After the race you leave your boat and trailer in Marstrand.
www.melges2004.com   (215 words)

  
 Villa Maritime, Marstrand, Sweden, Europe Timeshare Resort - RedWeek.com
Home » Find a Timeshare Resort » Europe » Sweden »; Marstrand » Villa Maritime
Marstrand is a gorgeous little island off the Swedish west coast.
The island is a Mecca for boating enthusiasts and is the Swedish centre for sailing competitions.
www.redweek.com /resort/P2912   (129 words)

  
 Wilhelm Marstrand Online
Search AllPosters for reproductions of works by Wilhelm Marstrand
We cannot be responsible for the content of external web sites.
All images and text on this Wilhelm Marstrand page are copyright 1999-2005 by John Malyon/Artcyclopedia, unless otherwise noted.
www.artcyclopedia.com /artists/marstrand_wilhelm.html   (108 words)

  
 Marstrand Event - Om Marstand Event AB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Marstrand Event - Om Marstand Event AB home
Om Marstrand RIB aktiviteter Aktiviteter Konferens Fest & Bröllop Möhippor & Svensexor Incentives Mat & Dryck Bildgalleri Film & Ljud Resevillkor & Viktig Info Frågor & Svar Referenser / Partners Företagssegling utomlands Betala VISA/MC Kontakta oss
Marstrand är en naturlig utgångspunkt för att uppleva, njuta, lära och bli inspirerad året om.
www.marstrandevent.com /index.jsp?id=aboutus   (194 words)

  
 Marstrand & Goteborg Summer 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Here, you can see some pictures taken back in 1998 when Max, Jungwon, Soyeon and Amanda visited Goteborg (Gothenberg).
The first two sets are from the park in Goteborg itself, and the remainder were taken in the beautiful harbour town of Marstrand.
An enormously atmospheric book which is a particularly fantastic read while travelling around these parts is Smilla's Sense of Snow!
www.maxuk.net /maxontheweb/sweden.html   (71 words)

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