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Gardnos Crater: A Geological Wonder and Tourist Attraction

Explore the fascinating Gardnos Crater, formed by a meteorite impact 600 million years ago. Discover its history, enjoy guided tours, and learn from our new information center. Join us for an immersive and educational experience in the heart of nature.

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Gardnos Crater: A Geological Wonder and Tourist Attraction

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  1. Organization of the Gardnos Crater tourist- attraction - a small update Tom Jahren Rambøll Norway AS

  2. Status • 13500 visitors 2002 • 17000 visitors 2003 • 20000 visitors the last years 2004-2006 • 6000 paying visitors in 2007 and 2008

  3. Short history ~600 million years ago Meteorite impact in an epicontinental sea on earth. 1943 O. A. Broch finds a round structure north of Nesbyen in Hallingdal, Norway Early 90’ties Johannes Dons & Johan Naterstad find shocked quartz 1993 First meeting in the Community of Nes: ”What can Nesbyen get out of Gardnos?” 1994 – 2002 Several meetings in Nes. Guided tours to Gardnos 2002 Project manager (me) employed for 2 years

  4. Main goal of the project Develop a geological visitors centre in Gardnos impact crater. The visitors centre must be an attractive destination for tourists in all ages and for inhabitants in the area. And Establish a permanent organisation to run the visitor centre

  5. Short history continued 2004 New board in Gardnos project. 2005 New information building in Gardnos 2006 Project ended 2007 New company established: “Gardnos Meteorite Park AS” 2008 New building was planned

  6. 2009 • Gardnos Meteorite Park AS no longer active at Gardnos. • Private person running the information centre this summer. • Guided tours all summer

  7. 2010 • New organization under Hallingdal museum, supported by the Buskerud Region • Employing a new geologist • Advised to collaborate with visitors centres in other craters such as Lockne. • Geoparks in Poland are interested in collaboration as an EU-project. • Hope to have more contact with The University and Natural History Museum

  8. Future Challenges • Recruting • Geology • School programs • Information material Gardnos meteorite park need a geologist

  9. Geologists on a permanent basis in the crater • Important to understand the crater • Secure the quality geological information material • Secure visitor centre’s commitment to collaborators • Establish contact with scientific environment • Develop program for schools and students • Further development • Arrange excursions • Fieldwork

  10. Welcome To Gardnos!

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