Guidebook for Bergen
Sightseeing
Recreational area with fantastic view. An old fort with canons and trenches.
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Kvarven Fort
GravdalsbakkenRecreational area with fantastic view. An old fort with canons and trenches.
Walk out to Kvarven Fort, continue on the road until the tarmac stops and the path starts. Nice path all the way to the top.
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Lyderhorn
Walk out to Kvarven Fort, continue on the road until the tarmac stops and the path starts. Nice path all the way to the top.
Get the Fløybanen (very steep tram..) from the city straight up to one absolute best vantage points in Bergen. Defiantly best for a sunset.
http://www.floibanen.no/
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Fløyen
Get the Fløybanen (very steep tram..) from the city straight up to one absolute best vantage points in Bergen. Defiantly best for a sunset.
http://www.floibanen.no/
This is the main square in Bergen. Go to Konfektgalleriet and buy Kulinaris! on the ground floor of Galleriet Shopping mall for the best ice cream on a sunny day.
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Torgallmenningen
TorgallmenningenThis is the main square in Bergen. Go to Konfektgalleriet and buy Kulinaris! on the ground floor of Galleriet Shopping mall for the best ice cream on a sunny day.
Live fish, crabs, lobsters, flat fish in tanks that can be seen up close. Usually a lot of people, so go early.
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Fishmarket in Bergen
5 TorgetLive fish, crabs, lobsters, flat fish in tanks that can be seen up close. Usually a lot of people, so go early.
The old fortress that have protected Bergen from the viking age (1000 ad.). King Eirik Magnusson used parts of it as his residence until 1299, and from 1400-1800 parts of it was used as a prison.
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The King Håkon's Hall
10 BergenhusThe old fortress that have protected Bergen from the viking age (1000 ad.). King Eirik Magnusson used parts of it as his residence until 1299, and from 1400-1800 parts of it was used as a prison.
The old Hansiatic trade union docks, with the iconic old hoses.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen
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Bryggen
BryggenThe old Hansiatic trade union docks, with the iconic old hoses.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen
The mountain in the middle of the city. Best to walk from Solheimsviken/Danmarksplass. The path can be a bit tricky to find, but ask around, the view is worth the effort!
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Løvstakken
The mountain in the middle of the city. Best to walk from Solheimsviken/Danmarksplass. The path can be a bit tricky to find, but ask around, the view is worth the effort!
Get a tourbus from city center to the foot of the mountain and then hop on the cable car up to Ulriken mountain (643 m high). Or, walk up and/or down.
http://www.ulriken643.no/en/
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Cable car Ulriksbanen 50 years!
Get a tourbus from city center to the foot of the mountain and then hop on the cable car up to Ulriken mountain (643 m high). Or, walk up and/or down.
http://www.ulriken643.no/en/
Vågsallmenningen
VågsallmenningenGeneral tourist information
Everything Else
Kommandantboligen selskapslokaler
155 GravdalsveienThe commanders residence from when Kvarven Fort was operational.
Bergen Brunsj
16 KaigatenMain bus station in Bergen
Bane NOR
7 Vestre StrømkaienThe train station in Bergen
Not the biggest aquarium in the world, but a wide array of fish from the west coast of Norway. And some really cool penguins.
www.akvariet.no/
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Aquarium de Bergen - L'Aquarium National
4 NordnesbakkenNot the biggest aquarium in the world, but a wide array of fish from the west coast of Norway. And some really cool penguins.
www.akvariet.no/
Just in case...
Emergency numbers:
Fire: 110
Police: 112
Ambulance: 113
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Haukeland University Hospital / Health Bergen
22 Jonas Lies veiJust in case...
Emergency numbers:
Fire: 110
Police: 112
Ambulance: 113
Hordaland police
6 Allehelgens gateJust in case...
Emergency numbers:
Fire: 110
Police: 112
Ambulance: 113
All national and international flight to/from Bergen leave from here.
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Bergen Airport
555 FlyplassvegenAll national and international flight to/from Bergen leave from here.
Call 116117 for medical assistance or just head here for non emergency issues. For critical medical attention, call 113 (or Police 112/ Fire 110)
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Bergen legevakt
9 SolheimsgatenCall 116117 for medical assistance or just head here for non emergency issues. For critical medical attention, call 113 (or Police 112/ Fire 110)
Essentials
REMA 1000 Nygård
4 GravdalsveienThe closest groceries store.
Small shopping center with two grocery stores.
Open 09 - 21 Mon - Fri
Open 09 - 20 Sat
Closed Sun
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Safari Kjøtt
Small shopping center with two grocery stores.
Open 09 - 21 Mon - Fri
Open 09 - 20 Sat
Closed Sun
Food Scene
Traditional Norwegian food, a bit on the pricey side, but the food is outstanding. Normally busy, so best to book ahead.
+47 55 30 20 70
http://www.bryggeloftet.no/
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Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 BryggenTraditional Norwegian food, a bit on the pricey side, but the food is outstanding. Normally busy, so best to book ahead.
+47 55 30 20 70
http://www.bryggeloftet.no/
Statue d'Henrik Ibsen
If you like beer, head this way!
Naboen Pub & Restaurant
4 Sigurds gateVery good food, recommend the fish and game.
Get the Fløybanen to the top, walk down and stop for a coffe here.
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Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre FjellsmauetGet the Fløybanen to the top, walk down and stop for a coffe here.
Fantastic place for a beer in the sun, meal or night out with concerts. Check the program for what's going on.
http://www.usf.no/default.asp?kat=68
40 recommandé par les habitants
Kippers Bar & Kafe USF
12 Georgernes VerftFantastic place for a beer in the sun, meal or night out with concerts. Check the program for what's going on.
http://www.usf.no/default.asp?kat=68
Arts & Culture
The theatre in Bergen. A very nice building from 1909. The legendary violinist Ole Bull lead the initiative for a theatre in Bergen and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first directors.
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The National Stage, Bergen
1 EngenThe theatre in Bergen. A very nice building from 1909. The legendary violinist Ole Bull lead the initiative for a theatre in Bergen and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first directors.
Fun and entertaining science exhibitions for young and old kids!
http://www.vilvite.no/english/
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VilVite - Centre de sciences de Bergen
51 Thormøhlens GateFun and entertaining science exhibitions for young and old kids!
http://www.vilvite.no/english/
Concerts and shows.
http://olebullhuset.no/forestillingkategorier/forestillinger/
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Ole Bull Scene
3 Øvre Ole Bulls plassConcerts and shows.
http://olebullhuset.no/forestillingkategorier/forestillinger/
Shopping
Neat, narrow, old Bergen street with nice shops, bars and cafès.
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Skostredet
SkostredetNeat, narrow, old Bergen street with nice shops, bars and cafès.
Chillout Bergen
3 SmåstrandgatenA very cool shop for travellers.