Activities
There are a number of activities that have been set up during NCGP 2026 that can be attended. Separate enrollment is necessary via the link provided.
City Walk – a guided tour in English
Where? Gathering at “Vinnebroa”, the bridge where Västra Storgatan connects to Östra storgatan. It is located in the center of town and you can go by bus to Rådhusparken.
When? 27th of May, 18;00- 19:30 (approx 1-1,5 hours)
Price: 100 SEK excl. VAT
Max participants: 40
We will meet at the so-called “Vinnebroa,” that is, the bridge over the Hamn Canal, between the districts of Öster and Väster. Here, a brief look back will be given at Jönköping during the era of the Swedish Empire. We will then continue via Rådhusparken through the district of Väster. This was the site of medieval Jönköping, founded through royal privileges in 1284 by King Magnus Ladulås. The construction of the castle and fortifications at the beginning of the 17th century led to the destruction of the medieval town. We end the city walk at the uniquely preserved Hospital area, with a few glimpses into healthcare practices of earlier times.
Vårdhistorisk stadsvandring på svenska (City tour in Swedish)
Var? Samling vid Juneporten, centralt i staden där många bussar stannar
När? 27 maj kl 18:00 – 19:30 (ca 1-1,5h)
Pris: 100 SEK ex moms
Max deltagare: 35
Varmt välkomna på en stadsvandring genom Jönköpings vårdhistoria. Vi startar vid hospitalsområdet där man vårdat sjuka från 1570 och drygt 300 år framåt. Längs vägen passerar vi sedan bland annat det första och andra länslasarettet, epidemisjukhuset och fattighusen. Vår ciceron Nils Hjort kommer också förklara varför Jönköping varit en ovanligt osund stad, och varför kolera 1834 drabbade staden hårdast i landet.
Nils Hjort är historieskribent och föredragshållare med särskilt intresse för Jönköpings historia, kvinno- och idéhistoria.
Jönköpings första länslasarett byggdes 1777 och hade åtta vårdplatser. Byggnaden fick senare en andra våning innan den flyttades till annan verksamhet i en annan del av staden. Jönköpings läns museum/Erik Åkerhielm JM.2019-0-144
Guided tour in the Apple Valley – Sweden’s Tuscany!
Where? Meet up outside the Congress center (Elmia) for a bus trip to and through the Apple Valley. Afterwards the bus will go back to Elmia and to the city centre, you will be back around 19:00-19:30.
When? At 17:30
Price: 150 SEK excl VAT
Max participants: 60
At Rudenstam’s farm, apples have been cultivated for 70 years, and their delicious beverages have spread throughout Sweden and have even reached the Nobel Prize banquet! Join a guided tour through the apple orchards and see how sorting and storage work. After the tour, the farm shop is open, where you can buy apple drinks, local produce, and the farm’s own wines.
A guided tour at Rosenlund Rose Garden followed by Swedish “Fika” and an optional knitting/handcraft group
Where? Rosenlund Manor, Huskvarnavägen 11. You can take a 15 minutes’ walk from the Congress center Elmia or go by bus to “Rosengården”.
When? 27th of May, 18:00 – 20:00 ( Fika around 19:00)
Price: 250 SEK excl. VAT, Including guided tour, a shrimp sandwich and coffee.
Max participants: 125
Rosenlund Manor and its rose garden are beautifully situated in a historic cultural setting with a magnificent view of Lake Vättern. Here you will find around 550 different varieties of roses, exotic trees, and beautiful perennial plantings. In 2022, the rose garden was awarded the prestigious international prize “Award of Garden Excellence” — becoming the first rose garden in Sweden ever to receive this distinction. This places Rosenlund among the most remarkable rose gardens in the world. Join us for a guided walk through our award-winning rose garden, where you will learn about its history and flowers.
Afterwards you will be served tea or coffee and the popular Manor sandwich, which consist of homemade bread with hand-peeled shrimp, boiled egg, mayonnaise, and vegetables. If you have any special diet there will be other alternatives. During the “fika” and afterwards it is possible to bring your knitting or other hand craft and socialize with other knitters. Hopefully, some of our local yarn vendors will be able to offer on-site yarn sales, giving you the opportunity to take home a yarn souvenir from the congress.
Strength & Cardio Circuit
Where? Nordic Wellness Jönköping City, Sal A. Adress: Östra Storgatan 34, 553 21, Jönköping
When? 27th of May, 19:00-19:45
An interval training where we variate between strength exercises and cardio workout. With basic exercises we workout through the whole body including our hearts when the pulse gets high. You adjust the intensity of the class to suit you by choosing your weights and the pace you want to work
Body balance
Where? Nordic Wellness Jönköping City, Sal A. Adress: Östra Storgatan 34, 553 21, Jönköping
When? 27th of May, 20:00-20:45
Inspired by yoga, tai chi and pilates, this class focuses on improving strength, balance and flexibility as well as reducing stress levels. We move in pace of modern music and use our breath to intensify or deepen the exercises. There will be a lot of options to suit everyone. The goal is to focus your mind and create a lasting sense of wellbeing and calm.
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Meetx is the congress bureau handling the congress secretariat for NCGP 2026.
E-mail: ncgp2026@meetx.se
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract
Call for abstracts opens: September 2025
Extended submission deadline: December 18, 2025
Notification: February 12, 2026
Registration
Early bird deadline: February 25, 2026
Registration closes: May 15, 2026