Bergen - English

OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR BERGEN AND THE REGION ENGLISH
BERGEN
THE GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS OF NORWAY
Hardanger | Voss | Flåm | Nordhordland | Sunnhordland | The Coast Adventure 2013
ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com World Heritage City

EXPERIENCES
Metheet
locals! ing
Visit an excaitnd different world!
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 1
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
nimofor more details
voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae
vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam
iderunt delenimus.
ere
How to genet4, h5005 Bergen
Nordnesbakk lk from
minutes to wa
It takes 15-20 er to Bergen Aquarium.
nt
Bergen city ce
city centre
s from Bergen
u can take a number 11 bu Be rg en
• Yo tseein g
p off: City Sigh
• Hop on – Ho
en city
yggen in Berg
goes from Br uarium all year
“M/F Beffen” ar Be rg en Aq
ken ne goes
center to Nykir 0 to 16.00. “M/F Vågen”
.0 to
around from 08 ket in Bergen city center
from the Fish
mar
Aq ua riu m from 21 May
near Bergen
Tollbodkaien .00.
Au gu st fro m 10.00 to 18
– 31
MAP n-
code and dow
Scan the QR ou t ho w to
fin d
load a map to rium
and show
rg en Aq ua
get to Be
a l fe e d in g
Anim
every hour!
ie t. n o
w w w.a k v a r
rs / Prices
Opening hou 0
g. 09.00-19.0NOK 150
1 May – 31 Au ld re n (3 -1 3) :
200 * Chi
Adults: NOK ts + 2 children: NOK 550
* 2 adul April. 10.00-18
.00
1 Sept. – 30 hildren (3-13): NOK 100
150 * C
Adults: NOK ts+2 children: NOK 400
See p. 34-37 * 2 adul
ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

2 EXPERIENCES
Take the cable car up to Mount Ulriken, the

highest of Bergen’s seven mountains. From
the summit, at 643 metres, you can enjoy At sky:skraper panoramic restaurant, you
magnificent views of the sea, the island can enjoy delicious Norwegian food from
archipelago, fjords and mountains. local producers. Every night from 19.30, we
serve our special three-course menu based
Of all Bergen’s attractions, this is the most on the season’s best produce. Remember
breathtaking nature experience. Mount to book a table (+47) 55 32 04 04 the day
Ulriken’s spectacular mountain landscape before your visit!
is a magnet for tourists, hill walkers, climb-
ers, paragliding enthusiasts and mountain
bikers – not to forget food lovers – from all You haven’t really been to Bergen
over the world. until you’ve been up Mount Ulriken!
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 3
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
1 2 3
Ulriken643
N
Ha uk ela ndsbakken 40
5009 BERGEN

Y
A
RW
O
N
FJORD
NORWAY
Bergen Oslo Stockholm
Copenhagen
London
FRANKRIKE
SPANIA
PORTUGAL
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC: ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER:

Tourist Information, You can register for our newsletter
Strandkaien 3, N-5013 Bergen, Norway www.visitBergen.com
Tel.: (+47) 55 55 20 00
Fax: (+47) 55 55 20 01 INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY
info@visitBergen.com AND THE PRESS:
www.visitBergen.com Bergen Tourist Board, Slottsgaten 3,
(see page 6 and 7) P.O.Box 4055 Sandviken, NO-5835 Bergen, Norway
Tel.: (+47) 55 55 20 10. Fax: (+47) 55 55 20 11
mail@visitBergen.com – www.visitBergen.com
INDEX 5
Come and experience what Bergen has to offer

As a European City of Culture and ABOUT BERGEN
World Heritage City, Bergen offers world-
The Tourist Information 6–7
class experiences and culture. Being
The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway, the History 8 – 11
Bergen region has the ideal combination What’s on 12 – 13
of nature, culture and interesting urban Information 102 – 103
attractions – all year round.
EXPERIENCES
Bergen is an international city packed Sightseeing 15 – 19
with history and tradition, a big city with Fjord tours 21 – 29
small-town charm and atmosphere. Culture and experiences 30 – 51
Bergen likes visitors. And Bergen is
The Bergen Card 34 – 37
worth a visit. Welcome!
Museums and attractions 38 – 49
Regards Entertainment 50 – 51
Bergen Tourist Board Sport and leisure 52 – 55
ACCOMMODATION 56 – 71
Pricelists 58 – 62
MAPS 20, 64 – 65
TRANSPORT 73 – 83
How to get to the attractions 78
SHOPPING 84 – 89
RESTAURANTS / NIGHTLIFE 90 – 102
THE REGION 104 – 120
Region West – The Coast Adventure 108 – 109
Region North – Nordhordland – Gulen 110 – 112
Region South – Sunnhordland 113 – 115
Ole Warberg
Director of Bergen Tourist Board Region East – Aurland – Flåm –
Voss – Hardanger 116 – 120
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AND See the end
KNOWLEDGE-BASED INSTITUTIONS of the Guide
Look for this sign in shops,

restaurants, cafés and hotels.
We hope that visitors will
Member of
make use of our members’
Bergen Tourist Board establishments.

6 INFORMATION i Tourist Information
PHUS Fløibanen
Ny
N
Sa
e
ndvik en
sveien
Øvr egat
Vetr lidsa lm.

Det Hanse-
atiske H.
S
Thon H.
585 Mariakirken Rosenkrantz First H. Ko ng O sc ar Domkirken
s ga te
Marin
E16 Radisson Blu PHUS
Clario
Royal Hotel T
E39 Korskirken
n Co
San
Thon H.
llecti
T 585
dbr
Bergen Brygge
Håkonshallen
o
n H.
GEN
ugt
T Torget
BRYG
Havn
.
Fish Market
Rosenkrantztårnet e
konto
ret
Tourist Information
Xhi
585 55
5
T Rådhus
gen
CH
bitio
N Scandic
AIE
Vå
Strand
RIS
n
International Ferries DK Galleriet
AN TE
N
STR
TIE
GA
Tor
D
S G
AN
g
How to drive to the Tourist Information Clarion H. Admiral S T R Kløverhuset
alm
AT
Direction Car parking Wallendahl
enn
te
E
und ts ga
C. S 585
ing
Scandic
T Taxi Bus parking Best Western H. PNeptun Thon H.
H.Augustin Hordaheimen
en
summer Klostergarasjen Bristol Radisson Blu E16
PHUS T Hotel Norge E39
Hotel
The Tourist Information in Bergen

The information centre for Here you will have a panoramic view of
the harbour and the Wharf. You will find
tourism, culture and experiences exhibitions and presentations of what to
for the whole Bergen region is see and do in Bergen and Fjord Norway.
located at the Fish Market. In addition to free help and advice, you
can also buy a range of products and
services.
At the Tourist Information, you can book

all kinds of accommodation: hotels,
B&Bs, family and youth hostels or private
accommodation in a family home.
You can choose between 40 hotels in the
city centre and the rest of the region –
ranging from small, charming hotels to big
chain hotels with excellent facilities.
You can change most currencies and

buy products and services using foreign
currency. We can also assist you in booking
accommodation in the region.
INFORMATION 7
TICKETS FOR SIGHTSEEING, FJORD CURRENCY EXCHANGE/

TOURS AND CONCERTS BUREAU DE CHANGE
We can help you with good suggestions We have the best opening
for sightseeing and harbour excursions hours in the city for cur-
in the city, and we sell tickets for all the rency exchange. You can
well-known round trips and fjord tours that change the most common
depart from Bergen. In fact, many tours currencies.
start right outside our door!
TRAIN TICKETS
THE BERGEN CARD We sell train tickets for all
Get free offers and good discounts with the rail journeys in Norway.
Bergen Card. More information on pages
34-37. Buy your Bergen Card at the Tourist BOOK ONLINE
Information. Our always updated website
Look for in the guide. guides you through what is
available.
SOUVENIRS FROM BERGEN
We have a small section with souvenirs Book online at
and gifts. We also sell postcards and www.visitBergen.com
stamps.
• Accommodation
FREE BROCHURES • Fjord tours
We have all the brochures you will need for • Attractions
The Bergen Card:
Bergen and Fjord Norway as well as exhibi- • Sightseeing
tions that will guide and inspire you on the • Concerts
Handy and
rest of your trip. • Activities inexpensive!
• The Bergen Card
Be updated at
LONG OPENING HOURS
Facebook
June, July and August Daily 08.30-22.00
May and September Daily 09.00-20.00 Twitter
Rest of the year Mon-Sat 09.00-16.00 You will find us at
Closed 24. 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January. www.visitBergen.com
Open during Easter (except Easter Sunday).
Tourist Information in Bergen
Strandkaien 3, NO-5013 Bergen, Norway
(+47) 55 55 20 00 – Fax: (+47) 55 55 20 01
info@visitBergen.com – www.visitBergen.com
i

8 ABOUT BERGEN
Grieg Hall
ONE CITY – ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES and the largest in Scandinavia for a period
What has really made Bergen famous during the Middle Ages. The reason for this
the world over is its unique charm and was that Bergen was a major European
atmosphere. You have to experience it for trading and seafaring port and one of the
yourself. Hanseatic merchants’ four most important
trading centres.
Bergen is worth
exploring on foot. Bergen has today a population of approxi-
Strolling around old mately 263.000. Trade and seafaring
streets and alleyways still play an important part in Bergen’s
where people have economy. Industry, trades, tourism,
lived for centuries is fisheries and the oil and gas industry are
like a fairy-tale. You other important sectors. Bergen is also a
will see higgledy- major university city.
piggledy small
wooden houses, A EUROPEAN CITY OF CULTURE
cobbled streets with There are many good reasons why Bergen
stone steps in the was designated European City of Culture in
steepest parts and 2000. The city has fostered several famous
flowers everywhere. sons who have achieved worldwide fame
Stop off at the Fish and put their home town on the map.
Market to mingle with Edvard Grieg, Ole Bull and Harald Sæverud
the crowds. Visit the all became famous, each in his own way.
Aquarium and see
the fish, penguins and As a City of Culture, Bergen can now also
seals in their natural boast an innovative and trendy music
element, as well as and design scene. Bands have emerged
Composer Edvard Grieg crocodiles, snakes on Bergen’s music scene that have
and spiders. captured the imagination of the whole of
Europe: Ralph Myerz & the Jack Herren
Stroll along the listed wooden buildings at Band, Kings of Convenience, Röyksopp,
Bryggen to the old fortress at Bergenhus, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Kurt Nilsen and Sondre
or call in at one of Bergen’s many Lerche, to mention just a few. The city’s
museums and galleries. And it’s not far musical traditions also include Bergen
from the city centre to Mt. Fløyen, Mt. Philharmonic Orchestra, which was
Ulriken or another of the seven mountains started as early as 1765 and is Europe’s
that form the backdrop to the city. The oldest orchestra of its kind. Norway’s
panoramic views of the city, the fjord and first permanent theatre, Den Nationale
the ocean are breathtaking. Scene, was founded in Bergen in 1850.
Together with 60 other festivals and top-
HISTORY AND PROUD TRADITIONS flight concerts, the highly-reputed Bergen
Bergen was founded by King Olav Kyrre in International Festival, held every year
1070 AD, and it became Norway’s first real in May and June, means that the Bergen
capital in the 13th century. Until the 1830s, region has a natural place on the world’s
Bergen was the biggest town in Norway musical map.
ABOUT BERGEN 9
Bryggen (The Wharf)
BRYGGEN – A WORLD HERITAGE SITE Meeting Point Bryggen –

The very first buildings in Bergen were Bryggens Museum
situated at Bryggen, which has been a Meeting Point Bryggen at
vibrant and important area of the city for Bryggens Museum is the
many centuries. Bryggen has been ravaged place to start if you want
by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in to explore all Bryggen’s
particular. It reduced the whole of the city attractions. This cultural
to ashes. history museum houses
finds from the archaeologi-
Bryggen was rebuilt on the foundations cal excavations at Bryggen
that had been there since the 12th century, that lasted from 1955 until
which means that Bryggen is basically 1972. You can learn about
unchanged despite the passing centuries. Bryggen’s history and see
Bryggen is now part of our common heri- presentations.
tage and has a place on UNESCO’s World
Heritage List, and the city of Bergen is a Ask for the brochure that is
designated World Heritage City. your guide to all the attrac-
tions at Bryggen. There
The world heritage site consists of the old is also a visitor centre in
Hanseatic wharf and buildings, and one Bryggestredet in the middle
of the best known urban areas from the of Bryggen.
Middle Ages in all of Norway. In 1360, the
German Hanseatic League set up one of Bryggen Guiding starts
its import and export offices at Bryggen, its guided walks through
dominating trade for almost 400 years. Bryggen’s past at Meeting
Point Bryggen.
To stroll through Bryggen’s narrow alley-
ways and overhanging galleries is to step
back into the mists of time and a bygone
era. Bryggen is very much a living part of
the cultural heritage that is still in active
use in this historical area of the city.
Today, there are more than 20 attractions

in the Bryggen area, from the Fish Market
to Bergenhus Fortress. There are many DREGGEN
ØVRE
G AT E
N DET
cafés, restaurants and shops to choose H AN S E AT IS K E
MUSEUM
from. Many of the shops sell traditional
BERGENHUS M AR IAK IR K E N
and unique crafts. FESTNING MEETING POINT
BRYGGEN/
BRYGGENS MUSEUM BRYGGEN
VÅGEN TORGET

10 ABOUT BERGEN
GATEWAY TO THE FJORD EXPERIENCE ACTIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE WHOLE

Bergen is surrounded by one of the BERGEN REGION
most popular attractions in the world, Bergen is a unique city, not least because
the Norwegian fjords, which have of its beautiful setting and world-famous
been inscribed on surroundings. Its seven mountains, the
UNESCO’s World surrounding fjords and fantastic coastline
Heritage List and with thousands of islands mean that the
voted the world’s Bergen region has an exceptional proximity
most unspoiled to nature. The city has all that is required
tourist destination by for active experiences. With Bergen as
National Geographic. your base, you can take part in many
Bergen is a great different activities, such as fjord and river
starting point if you rafting, scuba diving, ocean rafting, sailing,
wish to explore the kayaking, climbing, abseiling, paragliding,
fjords. There are mountain and glacier walks, cycling trips,
©Frithjof Fure. Aurlandsfjord many organised golf, GPS-guided walks etc.
sightseeing and
fjord tours of varying THE SHOPPING CITY
length that you are Bergen has always been a city of traders.
guaranteed to find You will find plenty of tempting shopping
memorable. Tickets – from small, specialised shops to large
can be purchased department stores. Among the best
at the Tourist shopping centres in the city centre are
Information or online. Kløverhuset in Strandgaten (D5), Galleriet
in Torgallmenningen square (D4) and
Some of the most Bergen Storsenter near the bus and train
attractive tours: stations and the ByGarasjen multi-storey
• Norway in a car park (E4). Bergen’s biggest shopping
nutshell® (daily, centre – Lagunen Storsenter – is south of
all year) the city centre, out towards the airport.
• The Sognefjord
• The Hardangerfjord Take a stroll around the city centre
• Fjord and harbour tours and you will discover small, specialist
• Fishing trips shops all over the place: along Bryggen
(C4), in Øvregaten and Lille Øvregate
See pages 21-28 for further (C/D4), Vetrlidsallmenning, Torget and
information. Vågsallmenning (D4), Strandkaien,
Strandgaten and the area around the city’s
main square, Torgallmenningen (D5). More
information about shopping on pages
84-89.
ABOUT BERGEN 11
BERGEN, CONFERENCE CITY While Bergen’s versatility

Bergen and the surrounding region play and its distinctive character
host to many large and small events, make the city attractive, it
and the city has become an international is probably the city’s unique
meeting place where big events follow one and infectious atmosphere
after the other. Understandably enough, that is leading more and
because the city is easy to get to from more people to choose to
Norway and abroad, has excellent facilities hold events and conferences
and a broad selection of comfortable in Bergen. The possibilities
hotels with good capacity. Bergen also has are many in Bergen. And
the expertise and experience needed to put best of all is the hospitality.
event organisers at their ease. Bergen city We want you to enjoy your
centre is very compact and distances are stay in Bergen so much that
Grieg Hall
short. It is not far to attractions in the rest you’ll want to come back.
of the region and there are good opportu-
nities for socialising, a fantastic music and
revue scene, theatres and festivals, not to
mention the magnificent natural surround-
ings and the opportunities they offer for
excursions.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

We give free, non-binding advice and assistance to organisers of events,
meetings, courses, conferences and congresses. We are happy to help with:
• Recommending suitable venues

• Full information about hotels and conference venues, and price quotes
• Suggestions for social programmes, excursions and companion
programmes
• Site inspections to Bergen
• Free loans of presentation material
• Presenting the city to decision-makers and establishing contact with
conference organisers.
If you are a member of an organisation, association or a national or

international federation, are engaged in business, sporting or cultural
activities, organise meetings, courses, conferences or incentive tours, or if
you are just interested in holding an event in Bergen – please get in touch.
Bergen Tourist Board – Bergen Convention Bureau

P.O. Box 4055 Sandviken, NO-5835 Bergen, Norway
(+47) 55 55 20 10 – Fax: (+47) 55 55 20 11
convention@visitBergen.com – www.visitBergen.com

12 WHAT’S ON What’s on in Bergen 2013
Concerts | Festivals | Theatre | Trade Fairs | Markets | Activities
Jan – Jun and Weekly concerts with Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester, Grieghallen, Thursdays – ALL YEAR
Aug – Dec www.filharmonien.no
Jan – Dec Weekly jazz concerts (not during summer ), Ludvig Bar, Saturdays - www.swing-n-sweet.no
Jan – Dec Weekly jazz concerts (spring and autumn), USF Verftet, Fridays – www.bergenjazzforum.no
17.01 – 02.03 Show with Bjarte Hjelmeland , Ole Bull Scene – www.olebullscene.no JANUARY
19.01 – 20.01 Travel Trade Fair «Reiseklar 2013», Grieghallen – www.possibility.no
29.01 Concert with Hanne Boel, Ole Bull Scene – www.bergenlive.no
31.01 – 23.02 Show: «Margot får besøk», Rick’s – www.ricks.no
08.02 – 09.02 Norwegian Brass Band Championship, Grieghallen – www.musikkorps.no FEBRUARY

09.02 – 10.02 Technical Hobby Fair, Turnhallen near Bergenshallen – www.njk.no/bergen
11.02 Johann Strauss concert gala, Grieghallen – www.grieghallen.no
16.02 Concert with Kaizers Orchestra, Grieghallen – www.bergenlive.no
01.03 Concert with Bjørn Berge, Garage – www.bergenlive.no MARCH

06.03 – 10.03 Borealis – Bergen Contemporary Music Festival, city centre – www.borealisfestival.no
08.03 – 09.03 «The Alternative Fair 2013”, Grieghallen – www.altnett.no
09.03 Concert with Turbonegro, USF Verftet – www.bergenlive.no
09.03 – 15.03 Opera: «Den listige lille reven», Grieghallen – www.bno.no
15.03 Concert with Hellbillies, USF Verftet – www.bergenlive.no
23.03 Concert with Wenche Myhre, Grieghallen – www.bergenlive.no
16.04 Killer Queen Full Stage Show, Grieghallen – www.grieghallen.no APRIL

27.04 Bergen City Marathon, city centre- www.bergencitymarathon.no
28.04 MC Spring Meeting in Bergen, Festplassen – www.rollingthundermc.no
08.05 – 10.05 The Nordic Media Festival, city centre – www.mediedager.no MAY
17.05 Constitution Day – celebrations, city centre, www.17-mai.no
22.05 Concert with Bon Jovi, Koengen, Bergenhus Fortress – www.bergenlive.no
22.05 – 23.05 Opera: «Marco Polo», Grieghallen – www.bno.no
22.05 – 01.06 Night Jazz 2013, USF Verftet – www.nattjazz.no
22.05 – 05.06 Bergen International Festival, city centre – www.festspillene.no
25.05 Ulriken Opp – uphill race, Ulriken – www.ulrikenopp.no
26.05 4 or 7 mountains walking tour, city mountains – www.bergen-turlag.no
31.05 – 02.06 Bjørgvin Marknad – viking and Medieval festival, Hordamuseet – www.bjorgvinmarknad.no
01.06 Dragonboat Festival- Vågen, city centre- www.dragebat.no JUNE

01.06 Bicycle race Bergen – Voss – www.bergenck.no
01.06 – 30.09 Lunchtime concerts at Troldhaugen – www.kunstmuseene.no
05.06 – 07.06 Eggstockfestivalen – music festival for new bands, Det Akademiske Kvarter – www.eggstock.no
08.06 Outdoor Market Day in Bergen, Torget/Bryggen – www.torgdagenibergen.no
08.06 Gullfjellet Opp – uphill race, Gullfjellet – www.gullfjelletopp.no
09.06 The St. Olav choir, Grieghallen
12.06 – 15.06 Bergenfest – music festival, city centre – www.bergenfest.no
14.06 – 23.06 Bergen Horse Show, Bergen Rideklubb – www.bergen-rideklubb.no
16.06 – 18.08 Evening Concerts at Troldhaugen, Sundays – www.kunstmuseene.no

Restaurants
Check our website
DID YOU KNOW?
WHAT’S ON 13
Here is list
This there
Uptaqui room
nit, nimofor
is always more details
voluptur,
updated et veruptur
on si quaecae
our website ni dendae
www.visitBergen.com
16.06 iderunt
– 24.08 delenimus.
Grieg in Bergen – concerts, Korskirken – www.grieginbergen.com
23.06 – 18.08 Oseana Kammer Scene – concerts, Oseana Kunst & Kultursenter – www.grieginbergen.com
27.06 – 30.06 Osøren Blues & Jazzfestival, Os – www.osoren.no
05.07 – 07.07 Emigration Festival at Sletta, Radøy, Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter – www.muho.no JULY
19.07 Concert with Muse, Brann Stadion – www.bergenlive.no
26.07 Concert with Rihanna, Koengen, Bergenhus Fortress – www.bergenlive.no
01.08 – 04.08 Fjordsteam 2013 – Veteran Boat Festival, city centre – www.fjordsteam.no AUGUST
02.08 – 10.08 Bergen Game Festival, city centre – www.bergensjakk.no/bergen_spillfestival
03.08 – 06.08 Havsportveka - Nordic Oceansport Week, Austrheim – www.havsportveka.no
10.08 – 15.09 Kystsogevekene – Coastal Saga Week, Hordaland – www.kystsogevekene.no
03.08 – 24.08 Periferifestivalen – music festival, Glesvær – www.periferifestivalen.no
31.08 Concert with Kaizers Orchestra, Koengen, Bergenhus Fortress – www.bergenlive.no
31.08 – 01.09 Knarvikmila – The Knarvikmila Run, Knarvik – www.knarvikmila.no
06.09 – 08.09 Bergen Food Festival, city centre – www.matfest.no SEPTEMBER

07.09 – 08.09 Bergenhusdagene- Bergenhus Fortress- www.bymuseet.no
12.09 – 15.09 Raptus – Bergen Comics Festival, city centre – www.raptus.no
Mid Sept. Phonofestivalen – music festival, city centre – www.phonofestivalen.no
20.09 – 22.09 Opera: «Alt om min familie», Grieghallen, www.bno.no
20.09 – 29.09 Norwegian Science Week, city centre – www.forskningsdagene.no
27.09 – 28.09 Stoltzekleiven Opp – uphill race, Stoltzekleiven – www.stoltzen.no
28.09 – 29.09 Miniature Railway Fair, Turnhallen near Bergenshallen – www.njk.no/bergen
04.10 – 06.10 Home and Interiors Fair , Grieghallen – www.possibility.no OCTOBER

17.10 – 26.10 Meteor – stage art festival, city centre – www.bit-teatergarasjen.no
23.10 – 30.10 BIFF – Bergen International Film Festival, Magnus Barfot cinema – www.biff.no
25.10 – 02.11 Ekko – Electronic music and audio artwork festival, Østre & USF Verftet – www.ekko.no
07.11 – 09.11 WT Literature Festival, Os – www.wt-festivalen.no NOVEMBER

Mid Nov. Theatre festival: Mini – Midi – Maxi, city centre – www.teatersenter.no
16.11- 17.11 Bergen Market for arts and craft, Turnhallen- www-bergen-brukskunstmarked.com
22.11 – 03.12 The Holberg Days – Baroque music festival – www.holbergdagene.uib.no
30.11 Festival of Lights, city centre – www.bt.no
December The world’s largest Gingerbread Town, city centre – www.facebook.com/pepperkakebyen DECEMBER
Events/dates may be subject to change.
THE ST. OLAF CHOIR – 2013 Centennial Tour of Norway

The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the Sunday June 9th:
pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. The Grieg Hall, Bergen
For a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set a standard
of choral excellence and remained at the forefront Tuesday June 11th:
of choral artistry. Voss Culture House, Voss
Ticket information at stolafchoir.com
Grieghallen (+47) 55 21 61 50 billettservice.no – Voss (+47) 56 51 94 00 vosskulturhus.no

14 EXPERIENCES
Knøsesmauet
Fløyen
EXPERIENCES 15
Sightseeing
Bergen is famous for its unique have free or discounted admission to
museums, attractions, sightseeing, cul-
charm and atmosphere – explo- tural events, bus travel, parking and more.
ring the city is a must. We hear The card is yet another reason to extend
the same thing every year. Visitors your stay and it is a practical and reasona-
ble way to explore the city and the region.
from all over the world have just
one complaint when they leave: Bergen is also known as The Gateway to
that their stay didn’t last longer. the Fjords of Norway. Using Bergen as
your base, you can go on various tours.
Bergen’s diversity makes it unique and The city, the coast and the fjords in our
difficult to categorise. A stroll through its region offer the ideal combination of
old streets and alleyways, along the old nature, culture and activities that will give
wharf at Bryggen and the Fish Market and you an experience you’ll never forget.
a trip up to one of the seven mountains
are wonderful experiences in themselves. BOOK AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION
Several guided tours are available, on OR ONLINE
foot or by coach, by sightseeing train or Many activities can be booked online.
by boat. Several of the sightseeing tours You can also buy tickets for fjord tours and
include visits to attractions in and outside sightseeing at the Tourist Information,
the city centre. which is open until 22 in summer.
Book your own guide to get more out of GUIDE COMPANIES

the experience. You decide yourself what Book your own guide:
you want to focus on and what attractions BERGEN BY EXPERT, Teatergaten 19 –
you would like to see. Let one of our autho- (+47) 55 70 60 88 – www.bergenbyexpert.no
rised guides show you the best the region BERGEN CITY GUIDES, Parkveien 2A –
has to offer. They know the attractions, (+47) 55 31 15 05
the history, the anecdotes and the most www.bergencityguides.no
beautiful sights. BERGEN GUIDE SERVICE, Bredsgården 2
(Bryggen) – (+47) 55 30 10 60 –
Why not see Bergen and the coast from www.bergenguideservice.no
the air? See Norway’s magnificent scenery NORSKE GUIDETJENESTER,
close up from a seaplane or helicopter. Strandgaten 19 – (+47) 55 34 42 20 –
The variation between fjords, mountains, www.norwegianguideservice.no
waterfalls and glaciers is dramatic. RUSSIAN GUIDE, Lidia Kleiberg –
(+47) 55 31 92 29
EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN WITH THE
BERGEN CARD
Buy the Bergen Card if you want to explore
Bergen on your own. With the card, you

16 EXPERIENCES
foto: fløibanen, Pål Hoff, nils olav mevatne, noRPHoto/Robin stRanD
The best view in Bergen!
www.floibanen.no
vetrlidsallmenningen 21, n-5014 bergen
tel: (+47) 55 33 68 00 fax: (+47) 55 33 68 01
e-mail: info@floibanen.no - visit us on facebook
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 17
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
the fløibanen funicular, bergen’s most popular attraction, runs from the city centre
to mount fløyen and the trip takes about seven minutes. from the impressive viewing
area, you can admire magnificent views of the city, the surrounding mountains and
fjords. in addition to many walking trails, there is also a restaurant, café, souvenir
shop and play area for children. the funicular runs every day, all year round, from
early in the morning until 11 pm.
Canoeing. free for everyone. the Treasure hunt on Fløyen. With your
skomakerdiket lake is about 500 m own treasure map and sturdy shoes,
from fløibanen’s upper station, and you’re ready to explore the slopes of
canoes are available every day from fløyen to give the kids real excitement
mid-June to mid-august, between and fun. the hunt takes about 1 hour
11 am and 3 pm. and is free. ask at fløibanen’s ticket
office for treasure maps - available
Trout fishing. Kids can try their hand from march to December.
at trout fishing in the lake during
the same period, perhaps their first
chance to catch a real trout? fishing
tackle loan is free! Good luck!
See p. 34-37
... perfect moments

18 EXPERIENCES Sightseeing
Take the ferry to the Aquarium Fisketorget
The historic ferry, the M/F Vågen, runs between the Fish
Market (from the corner of the restaurant building) and
Bergen Aquarium daily from 10-18 during the
period 21 May to 31 August 2013.
Buy a return ticket on the M/F Vågen Akvariet i Bergen
and get a 25% discount on admission to the Aquarium.
CITY & PANORAMA TOUR

FROM 1 MAY TO 1 OCTOBER
We’ll show you the most famous sights of Bergen in about an
hour. The tour takes us through the central streets of the city,
past the Fish Market, along the colourful port, “Bryggen”. We’ll
also drive up a section of Mount Fløyen, to enjoy a panoramic See p. 34-37
view of Bergen, the charming city between the seven mountains.
Point of departure and return: by the harbour in front of the
Hanseatic Museum. Tickets on board and at the Tourist Information.
BOOKING 906 19 721 Bergensexpressen.no
BRYGGEN GUIDING See p. 38

Meeting Point Bryggen is the starting point for guided 1.6.-31.8.: Daily: 10 (German),
walks from Bryggen Museum among the old wooden 11 and 12 (English) and
buildings at Bryggen to the Hansatic Museum. 13 (Norwegian)
Duration: 1 1/2 h
NOK 120 under 16 free
Meetingpoint Bryggen, Bryggens Museum, Dreggsalm. 3 (+47) 55 30 80 30 bymuseet.no

Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 19
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Welcome to Hop On - Hop Off

sightseeing in
Bergen!
BRYGGEN
We can provide guidi
ng in 8 different lan
guages
On this round trip with our On & Off Prices:

sightseeing bus, we pass many Adults: NOK 150 € 20
famous attractions and places to visit, Children: NOK 100 € 15
such as Bryggen, the Fish Market, Family ticket: NOK 400 € 50
Bergen Aquarium, Bergen Museum, (2 children and 2 adults)
the Grieg Hall, the Fløibanen funicular,
MT. FLØYEN See p. 34-37
St Mary’s Church and many others. Prices with the Bergen Card:
You decide when you want to get on Adults: NOK 100 € 15
and off the bus to visit one of the Children: NOK 70 € 10
many attractions en route.
The buses run daily between 09.00
and 16.30 from 20 May to 31 August Tickets can be purchased at the Tourist
(+ April, May and September on days Information in Bergen and on the buses.
when cruise ships call at Bergen). The ticket is valid for 24 hours after it
has been used for the first time.
From Skolten Cruise Terminal Dep. 09:15 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:45 13:15 13:45 14:15 14:45 15:15 15:45
Fish Market / Tourist Information Dep. 09:20 09:40 10:10 10:40 11:15 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00
Bergen Aquarium Dep. 09:30 09:50 10:20 10:50 11:25 12:10 12:40 13:10 13:40 14:10 14:40 15:10 15:40 16:10
The National Venue of Theatre Dep. 09:35 09:55 10:25 10:55 11:30 12:15 12:45 13:15 13:45 14:15 14:45 15:15 15:45 16:15
Muséplass square Dep. 09:45 10:05 10:35 11:05 11:40 12:25 12:55 13:25 13:55 14:25 14:55 15:25 15:55 16:25
Festplassen Dep. 09:48 10:08 10:38 11:08 11:43 12:28 12:58 13:28 13:58 14:28 14:48 15:28 15:58 16:28
Fish Market Dep. 09:50 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:45 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30
Fløibanen Lower Station Dep. 09:53 10:13 10:43 11:13 11:48 12:33 13:03 13:33 14:03 14:33 15:03 15:33 16:03 16:33
To Skolten Cruise Terminal Dep. 10:00 10:20 10:50 11:20 11:55 12:40 13:10 13:40 14:10 14:40 15:10 15:40 16:10 16:40
FISH MARKET
FISKETORGET
Tel. +47 97 78 18 88
www.citysightseeing-bergen.net

Glacier Museum
Gaupne
Eikenes Fjærland
Askvoll Gaularfjellet
Dale Viken
Gjervik
Værlandet 55
Bergen and the region
n
13
Hafslo
de
611
20 MAPBulandet
fjor
Fure
mds
607 57 Solvorn
rla
æ
Salbu Fj Sogndal
Høyanger Dragsvik
Vadheim Hella
Gåsvær 5
Nordeide Balestrand
Leikanger
Måren E16 13 Road number 55 Kaupanger

Sula Krakhella E39
ORDEN
55 Vangsnes
Tunnel
Rysjedal
NEFJ
606
Ytrøy Lavik
SOG Railway
607 Ortnevik
Daløy Frønningen
Rutledal Ferry Vik
Hardbakke Finden
Oppedal Express boat
Utvær
Aurla
Nåra 0 10 20km
Sollibotn Brekke
nds
Flolid e
n
Eivindvik ® Adachi Map, 3DD AS rd or
jo
fj
Steinsland yf d en
rø
æ
N
Mjømna
570
GULEN STØLSHEIMEN Vikafjell Styvi Undredal E1
Skipavik Matre Stalheim

Gudvangen Aurla
13 Hotel Flåmsbana
FLÅM
the Flåm R
Sløvåg Stalheim
Mo
Leirvåg Duesund a len
Fedje Sævrøy M od
E39 Nesheim Vinje Vatnahalsen
Masfjordnes
Oppheim Høyfjellshot
Austrheim 57
569
Lindås Myrdal
NORDHORDLAND E16
Hellesøy
Radøy 555 Lindås Evanger
Manger VOSS Hallingskeid
Tjeldstø D EN E16
J OR
Øygarden Meland RF Osterøy Dale 13 572 Osa
Knarvik OS 567
TE Ulvik
Blomvåg Stanghelle
Hamre
E39
Valestrand Lonevåg Granvin Hard
561
16 7 13 Bruravik
KYSTEVENTYRET Breistein
566
Vaksdal Kvanndal
Askøy Eidfjord
E16 Brimnes
562 13 7
Kleppestø 1 Trengereid D EN Utne
Vøring
Ågotnes
2 3 4 Arna Øystese J OR 7
F Må bø
Straume Norheimsund ER Kinsarvik
14 BERGEN Tysse 7
G 550
AN
6 5 Herand
RD
Sotra 2
7 48
HARDANGER Lofthus
HA
Tørvikbygd
1 9 15 Ullensvang
Flesland 8 Strandebarm 48
Telavåg kai 12 Eikelandsosen Jondal
rden
Hjellestad E39 13
555 Hatvik
Sørfjo
Klokkarvik Krokeide 10
Venjaneset
Os
11 Mundheim HARDANGERVIDD
Lysøen 550
Halhjem N AT I O N A L PA R K
Marstein Hufthamar Bjørnafjorden Nordtveitgrend 551
Varaldsøy Sunndal
Austevollshella 48 Tyssedal
Møkster Malknes
48
N
Austevoll Våge Gjermundshamn Odda

ON
Litlakalsøy
Husavik
EF
49 Nymark Løfallstrand
LG
Bekkjarvik Vikane
Tysnes
FO
13
Rosendal
Sandvikvåg
Dimmelsvik
Skare
Fitjar Uskedal Jøsendal
Hodnanes
Brandasund
Jektevik
Herøysund
SUNNHORDLAND
H aukeli
Husnes
E39 Nordhuglo Sunde
545
Røldals- Røldal
Rubbestadneset Hauk
Stord E134 fjellet
Ranavik
Utåker
Bømlo Matre
Halsnøy
Leirvik
Fjelberg
Kuleseid Sydnes
Borgundøy
Skånevik
Valevåg 520 13
Mosterhamn
541
Utbjoa
Etne
E39 543
Langevåg
Sauda
Buavåg
Espevær Ølen
E134
Hylen
541 Sandeid
46 Vikedal
Ropeid 13
46 Sand
513
Restaurants
Fjord tours
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 21
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
IT’S SIMPLE: BUY YOUR FJORD TOUR TICKETS AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION
The fjords are the biggest attraction in Scandinavia. From Bergen you can take day trips or round
trips to the Sognefjord, for example – Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, which also includes
the Nærøyfjord, featured on the World Heritage list. Or the Hardangerfjord, also known as the
Queen of the Norwegian fjords. We strongly recommend a round trip along the coast to explore
the coastal culture. Some tours combine travel by boat, train and bus. They all start in and
return to Bergen and last from half a day to a day. Some of them can be extended to include one
or more overnight stays en route.
Period Day Time Duration Name of the tour See p.
All year Daily 08.40 train 10-12 h Norway in a nutshell® 23

or 13.11 train
All year Daily Mon-Fri: 13.15 boat apprx. 4 h Tour of the Skerries 27
Sat 10.10, Sun 12.30
All year Mon. –Fri. 08.50 boat 7,5h Rosendal 28
All year Daily 08.00 boat apprx. 13 h Nordfjord Explore Cruise 27
1.5-30.9 also Sat. and Sun. 11.00 boat
1.5-15.9 Daily 10.00 boat 4h White Lady - Fjord tour 24
17.9-13.10 Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun 10.00 boat 4h White Lady - Fjord tour 24
1.7-31.8 Daily 15.30 boat 4t White Lady – Fjord tour 24
1.5-30.9 Daily 08.00 boat or 08.40 train 12.5 h Sognefjord in a nutshell 23
1.5-30.9 Daily 08.00 boat apprx. 13 h Sognefjord Explore Cruise 27
1.5-31.10 Daily 07.30 bus or 08.40 train apprx. 11 h Hardanger in a nutshell 23
1.5-31.10 Daily 07.30 bus to Norheimsund 11.5 h Hardangerfjord Explore Cruise 27
08.50 boat to Eidfjord
1.6-31.8 Daily 10.30 boat 4h Fjord Cruise to Modalen 25
MAP REFERENCES
ACCOMMODATION MAIN ATTRACTIONS
1 Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg 1 Old Bergen Museum 9 Siljustøl – home of composer
2 Damsgård Country Mansion Harald Sæverud
2 Thon Hotel Bergen Airport 10 Lyse monastery –
3 Ulriksbanen, cable car
Scandic Hotel Bergen Airport ruins of 800 year-old abbey
4 Mount Ulriken (643 m.o.s.l.)
Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport 11 Lysøen – violinist Ole Bull’s island
5 Fantoft Stave Church
and villa
6 Gamlehaugen – Bergen residence
Camping sites. 12 Arboretum and Botanical Garden
and estate of the King of Norway.
Reksten art collection 13 Steam Railway. Garnes Station
7 Troldhaugen – home of composer Grieg 14 Alvøen Country Mansion
8 Fana Church – 800 years old 15 Lagunen Shopping Centre
Hordamuseet – folk museum 16 The Norwegian Knitting
Industry Museum

22 EXPERIENCES Sightseeing
See p. 34-37
Explore the unique coastal landscape TSMY Weller also runs scheduled trips
during the period 3 July to 23 August
of Western Norway with – departs from Bryggen at 16.30 every
Bergen Fjordtours and Tuesday and Thursday.
Bergen Rib Sightseeing

Indulge yourself with some peaceful hours in a relaxed
atmosphere on the 50-foot yacht TSMY Weller, or step
on board Bergen Rib Sightseeing’s 39-foot RIB boat for
an exciting and breathtaking ride.
Be adventurous – enjoy the scenery and try deep-sea
fishing from on board TSMY Weller, or get the feeling that
Bergen Fjordtours
you are flying over the surface of the fjords on the most
elegant RIB boat in Bergen.
You can decide your own pace and experience the fjords
and coastal waters on your own or as part of a smaller
group. We will pick you up anywhere in the Bergen area
for day trips and overnight excursions.
Bergen RIB Sightseeing
www.bergenfjordtours.no – Tel.: (+47) 408 25 828 – weller@bergenfjordtours.no

www.brsh.no – Tel.: (+47) 92212583 – at-skraa@online.no
Restaurants
Fjord tours
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 23
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
NEOLAB • © PAAL AUDESTAD /FJORD TOURS
Explore Norway
-the easy way
Book tours, hotels and
activities all in one package
Norway in a nutshell ®
Experience the world’s most beautiful train ride on the Bergen Railway,
the impressive Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord and the narrow Nærøyfjord.
Daily, all year.
BALESTRAND
Round trip from NOK 1 090 per person
FLÅM
GUDVANGEN
MYRDAL
Hardanger in a nutshell
A round trip through beautiful scenery with views of majestic mountains,
BERGEN
VOSS
ULVIK
EIDFJORD OS
LO
NORHEIM- LOFTHUS
roaring waterfalls and idyllic fruit farms. Daily, 1 May to 31 October. SUND
Round trip from NOK 850 per person

Norway in a nutshell®
Hardanger in a nutshell
The Sognefjord in a nutshell
Enjoy a beautiful boat trip on the Sognefjord and a spectacular train
Sognefjord in a nutshell
journey on the Flåm Railway. Daily 1 May to 30 September.

Round trip from NOK 1 305 per person
Fjord Pass ®
Discounts on hotels, activities and hire cars. Book on the internet.
Valid for two adults and accompanying children under 15.
NOK 150 Hotels from NOK 350 per person
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK:

The Tourist Information in Bergen
NSB Railway Stations, www.fjordtours.com
ft Bergenguide2012 nov 135x180.indd 2 ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen .com11:00

15.11.12
24 EXPERIENCES Fjord tours
B e r g e n F j or d S ig ht S e e i n g
M/S
M/SWhite
WhiteLady
Lady
The best way to see the famous
Den beste måten å oppleve
westcoast Norwegian scenery
vår vakre vestlandsnatur, med
with its steep mountains, towering
trange
cliffs, andfjordarmer, omkranset
narrow fjords, - it just
av mektige
has fjell.
to be experienced!
FFJORDTURER
JORD TOURS Departs
Avgangfrom The
fra Fishmarket
fisketorget Refreshments and small meals may
beEnkel servering
purchased og forfriskninger ombord
onboard
FFJORDTUR
J O R D T O U R1 1 F J O R D T O U R2 2
FJORDTUR HHAVNETUR
ARBOUR TOUR
Daily
Dagligdeparture 10.00
avgang 10:00 Daily
Dagligdeparture 15.30
avgang 15:30 Daily departure
Daglig 14.30
avgang 14:30
May 1st
1. Mai tillSeptember
- 16. Sep. 15th July
1. Juli1st
- 31.till August 31st
August June 1st till August 31st
1. Juni - 31. August
from Sep.
Fra 18. Sept.17th
- 14. till
Okt.Oct.
kun:13th only: Duration
Varighet 4 4 timer
hours Duration
Varighet50camin
50 minutter
Tues - Thurs
Tirsdag - Sat- Lørdag
- Torsdag - Sun - Søndag 480,-NOK
480 VoksenAdult 130 NOK
130,- Adult 70
Voksen 70,-NOK
BarnChild
Varighet44hours
Duration timer 250,-NOK
250 BarnChild 100 NOK
100,- Student
Student 7070 NOK Bergen Card
,- Bergenskort
480,-
480 NOK Voksen
Adult 360,-NOK
360 Student
Student & Bergen Card
& Bergenskort
250,-
250 NOK Barn Child WeVitake you med
tar deg on a rundt
tour through
Bergens
360,- Student & Bergenskort Bergen’s
særegne characteristic
havneområde, harbour area,
og du får
360 NOK Student & Bergen Card
and you get a good view
et godt inntrykk av Gamleof Old
Bergen
Museum
Bergen og Akvariet,
Museum and thetoAquarium,
av byens
største
two of theattraksjoner.
city’s main attracitons.
Tickets:
BilletterInkan
Thekjøpes
Touristi Turistinformasjonen
Information or at theeller
pier.på kaien.
See p. 34-37
www.bergen-fjordsightseeing.no tel +47 55 25 90 00 info@bergen-fjordsightseeing.no

Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 25
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
www.rodne.no
FJORD CRUISE TO MODALEN

Experience fjords and moun-
tains on a four-hour cruise to
picturesque Modalen. The trip
through the narrow, strong
currents of Mostraumen is an
experience in itself. There is an
hour-long break in Modalen,
where you can explore the
village and enjoy local produce
at Mobryggja café.
We have comfortable boats
with a sun deck and kiosk.
Guiding is available in several
languages. Departures from the
Tourist Information in Bergen.
June, July and August

Daily at 10:30.
Prices
Adults NOK 500
Seniors/students NOK 400
Children (4-15) NOK 300
Free for children under 4
Family ticket NOK 1,250
2 adults + up to 4 children
Groups: 15% discount on the price of an

ordinary adult ticket when at least 15 people
travel together on the same ticket.
Tickets can be purchased at www.rodne.no. Tickets are

also sold at the Tourist Information and on embarka-
tion prior to departure. The sightseeing tour requires a
minimum of 15 passengers. Tel.: (+47) 51 89 52 70 www.rodne.no

Explore
the Sognefjord
and Nærøyfjord
Photo: Rolf M. Sørensen
Flåm - Gudvangen Gudvangen - Kaupanger

Take the world-famous cruise from Flåm to Gud- The most popular and dramatic ferry trip in
vangen and experience the fantastic Nærøyfjord Norway. The extraordinary Nærøyfjord is the
on an unforgettable two-hour trip. The boat narrowest fjord in Europe and is a UNESCO
glides past isolated farms and between precipi- World Heritage Site. Set aside the two hours
tous mountains that tower 1,800 m above the needed for the cruise, and enjoy the magnifi-
fjord. Take a day trip and experience the most cent scenery at your leisure.
beautiful of the fjords!
Departures daily, all year round Departures daily: 1 May – 30 September
For more information and booking:

Tel.: +47 5775 7000
booking@fjord1.no www.fjord1.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 27
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Fjordsightseeing Norway
W e offer sightseeing tours along the coast
of Fjord Norway and on the three major
fjords. You can also charter our vessels for group
excursions.
Tourist routes
• Lysefjord
• Hardangerfjord
• Sognefjord, Bergen-Flåm
• Nordfjord, Bergen-Selje
• Flaggruten, Bergen-Stavanger
SOGNEFJORD HARDANGERFJORD LYSEFJORD
www.norled.no
+47 5186 8700 | booking@norled.no

BARONIET ROSENDAL
Boat cruise from Bergen to the Hardangerfjord

and romantic Rosendal – with its fjord, glacier,
mountains and waterfalls.
Package trip daily from May to September
• Hardangerfjord cruise: Bergen – Rosendal
• Admission to Rosendal Garden, Barony Rosendal
• Guided tour of the manor house from 1665,
• Admission to art exhibition in the Wine Cellar
• A delicious two-course lunch in Rosendal Greenhouse with
fresh produce from Rosendal Garden is included.
You can also visit the Stone Park in Rosendal – a taste of
Folgefonna National Park.
Monday to Friday:
Boat departs Bergen at 8.50, arrives in Rosendal at 10.45
Boat departs Rosendal at 14.25, arrives in Bergen at 16.20
Saturday – Sunday:
Boat departs Bergen at 11.00, arrives in Rosendal at 12.55
Boat departs Rosendal at 16.35, arrives in Bergen at 18.30
Prices:
Adults: NOK 715, Pensioners: NOK 585, Children: NOK 320
The tour can be extended with an overnight stay and

dinner at Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård & Fruehus.
Call (+47) 53 48 29 99 or send an email to
info@baroniet.no
For more information and tickets: www.baroniet.no
Strandkaiterminalen and Bergen Tourist Information
HARDANGERFJORDEKSPRESSEN
BERGEN - ROSENDAL
Daily departures all year, visit www.rodne.no.
Unforgettable experiences at the Barony Rosendal,

Folgefonna National Park and the inner reaches of
the Hardangerfjord.
Ordinary tickets can be purchased on board and at the

Tourist Information in Bergen.
mail@rodne.no www.rodne.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 29
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.

30 EXPERIENCES
Carte Blanche
EXPERIENCES 31
Culture and experiences

A World Heritage City and And the city has more to offer. Take a
trip up to one of Bergen’s seven moun-
European City of Culture. A city tains, which have great walking trails and
buzzing with life – all year round! fantastic views of the city, the surround-
ing mountains, the fjords and the ocean
Bergen was European City of Culture beyond. Walks in the city mountains vary
in 2000. Today, the Bergen region has a from easy to more demanding. Ask for a
unique breadth of culture and experiences map at the Tourist Information. The Fish
to offer. Every day, it is possible to choose Market is right in the heart of the city, and
between revues and theatre, dance perfor- the Hanseatic wharf at Bryggen with its
mances, shows and international concerts old wooden buildings is also very central.
featuring top-class international perfor-
mers. Search our events calendar at Join one of our guided tours, by bus, on
www.visitBergen.com to find an event to foot or by boat. To tempt you to prolong
suit your interests. your stay and improve your experience of
the city, we highly recommend the Bergen
The Bergen region has more than 60 highly Card for culture and experiences.
varied attractions.
There are great opportunities for young If you are coming as a family with children,
people, adults, children and families who we have gathered all the relevant attrac-
want to explore local traditions and history. tions, including the Aquarium, the Funi-
cular, Vannkanten Waterworld and VilVite
Bergen’s Art Street has collections feat- Science Centre on the website
uring unique treasures from Norway and www.BarnasBergen.no
abroad, both past and present.
Bergen, Music City – always a concert to

suit your taste. The Edvard Grieg Museum
at Troldhaugen, the home of this world-
famous composer, is a well-known venue
for visitors from far and wide. The city also
has a number of concert venues, ranging
from small clubs to outdoor arenas and
the region’s flagship concert hall, the
Grieg Hall, home to Bergen Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Bergen, City of Wooden Houses, has a

distinctive charm that is ideal for exploring
on foot – a great way to meet the locals on
their home ground.

32 EXPERIENCES Attractions in Bergen
TRANSPORT TO THE ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE THE CENTRE,

see page 78
Alvøen Country Mansion 44 Lysekloster Monastery 47

Aquarium 1 and 48 Lysøen and Ole Bull’s villa 42
Arboretum and Botanical Garden 47 Meeting Point Bryggen 9
Bergen Contemporary Art Centre 40 Norwegian Fisheries Museum 46
Bergen Maritime Museum 45 Old Bergen Museum 44
Bergen School Museum/ Private Art Galleries 40
Holberg Museum 46 Railway Museum 32
Bergenhus Fortress Museum 45 Reksten Art Collection 47
Bryggen (The Wharf) 9 and 39 Rosenkrantz Tower 39
Bryggens Museum 39 Schøtstuene 39
Buekorps Museum 47 Siljustøl, home of composer
Coastal Culture Centre 47 Harald Sæverud 42
Damsgård Country Mansion 44 St. Mary’s Church –closed till 2015
Fantoft Stave Church 44 The Norwegian Knitting
Fish Market 89 Industry Museum 46
Fløibanen Funicular 16-17 and 48 The University Museum of Bergen: 46
Gamlehaugen 45 The Cultural History and
Hanseatic Museum 39 Natural History Collections 46
Horda Museum 45 Theta Museum 47
Haakon’s Hall 39 Troldhaugen, E. Grieg Museum 42 and 43
Art Museum of Bergen 40 and 41 Ulriken643 Cable Car 2-3 and 48
Leprosy Museum 45 VilVite Bergen Science Centre 33 and 48
RAILWAY MUSEUM & THE OLD LINE TO VOSS

Steam train running on the 18 km line between 9.6–8.9: Sun.
Garnes and Midttun. At Garnes station there is a from Garnes 11.30 and 14.30
Railway Museum, station café and souvenir shop. From Midttun 12.30 and 15.30
The museum has a Norwegian-built steam
locomotive from 1913, teak carriages, a complete
station environment with engine shed and turntable,
at a country station near Bergen. NOK 150 80 Fam. 400
Garnes Station (+47) 55 91 77 80

Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 33
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Photo: Experimentarium
Explore the brain See p. 34-37
- new thematic exhibition at VilVite Science Centre

Learn about and challenge your brain. Test your memory,
attention span and reactions. Fun for both children and adults!
In addition Open
• More exhibitions 24 June -18 Aug. Mon.-Sun. 10-17
• Science show 19 Aug.-23 June Tues.-Fri. 9-15
• Workshops Sat.-Sun. 10-17
• 3D films
• Northern Lights film Get there by Bergen Light Rail or by bus.
• Open-air activities Tourist map F5. Welcome!
during summertime
vilvite.no

34 EXPERIENCES The Bergen Card
The Bergen Card

The practical and reasonable the breadth of the city’s historical heritage.
Take a trip up to Mt. Fløyen and enjoy the
way to explore Bergen, the City view of the city, the fjord and the ocean.
of Culture. See seals, penguins, crocodiles and sna-
kes close up at the aquarium and explore
With the Bergen Card in your pocket, you the world of science and technology with
travel free on buses in the city. You get your family at the science centre.
free or discounted admission to museums
and attractions, as well as many cultural Round off the day with a meal and a
events, various sightseeing tours, restau- cultural event at one of the city’s many
rants and parking. venues.
Start the day with one of our many sight-

seeing tours that give you an introduction
to what Bergen has to offer. The Bergen
Card gives you admission to attractions in
the city centre as well as other attractions
further out.
Bergen has many museums, some with
unique art treasures and others that show
EXPERIENCES 35
Buy the Bergen card here

• The Tourist Information in Bergen
• Online: www.visitBergen.com/Bergenskortet
• Most campsites in Bergen
• Montana Family and Youth Hostel
• First Hotel Marin
• Solstrand Hotell og Bad
For more information about the advantages of the Bergen Card, see
www.visitBergen.com/Bergenskortet and the next pages.
in the guide = free / discounted price with the Bergen Card
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

USE OF THE CARD
For the Bergen Card to be valid, the
sales outlet must enter a date and time
on the card.
The card is valid until the date/time entered
on it and for a specified number of hours.
The Bergen Card is personal. Always take
it with you and show it without being
asked. Control at places that take the
Bergen Card.
On the following pages, you can see

what you save by using the Bergen Card
when visiting the city’s many attractions
and sights.
24-HOUR CARD 48-HOUR CARD

Prices 2013
Adults NOK 200 Adults NOK 260

Children (3-15 years) NOK 75 Children (3-15 years) NOK 100

36 EXPERIENCES Bergen Card – Benefits
Discount > price

WHERE TO USE THE BERGEN CARD See page adults/children Ordinary price
with the Bergen Card adults/children
MUSEUMS / SIGHTS NOK NOK

Aquarium - 1.3.-31.10. 1, 48 25 % 200/150
1.11.-28.2. free 150/100
Alvøen Country Mansion 44 free 60/0
Bergen Contemporary Art Centre – Bergens Kunsthall 40 free 50/0
Bergen School Museum/Holberg Museum 46 free 70/0
Bergen Maritime Museum 45 free 70/0
Bryggens Museum 38 free 60/0
Buekorps Museum free free
Damsgård Country Mansion 44 free 60/0
Fantoft Stave Church 44 free 50/25
Fløibanen Funicular - 1.5.-30.9.* 16-17 & 48 50 % 80/40
1.10.-30.4.* free 80/40
Old Bergen Museum 44 free 70/0
Horda Museum 45 free 60/0
Håkon’s Hall 39 free 60/0
Art Museums of Bergen
}
• Lysverket 40/41 free
• Stenersen 40/41 free 100/0
• Rasmus Meyer Collection 40/41 free
• West Norway Museum of Decorative Art 40/41 free
• Lysøen island and Ole Bull’s villa 42 free 40/10
• Siljustøl, home of Harald Sæverud 42 free 60/0
• Troldhaugen, home of Edvard Grieg 42/43 50 80/0
Leprosy museum 45 free 70/0
Norwegian Museum of Fisheries** 46 free 50/0
Norwegian Knitting Industry Museum 46 free 60/30
Rosenkrantz Tower 39 free 60/0
University Museum of Bergen
• Cultural History Collections 46 free 50/0
• Natural History Collections 46 free 50/0
VilVite/Bergen Science Centre - 24.06.-18.08. 33 & 48 50 % > 90/65 180/130
19.08.-23.06. free 160/110
ENTERTAINMENT
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra 50, 51
Thursday concerts and some Fridays Group Price
Bergen International Theatre (BIT) 51 40 %
Bergen Jazz Forum 51 Member’s price
Bergen Cinema 51 NOK 15 (on full price ticket)
Den Nationale Scene - for adults at 51
performances at DNS, except musicals
and children’s play Group Price 20 % 260-420
Bergen International Festival 20 %
Norwegian Army Band Bergen 51 25 %
Grieg in Bergen Concert & Story 51 20 % >155 195
Lunch Concerts in Troldsalen (Troldhaugen) 43 100 120
Sunday Concerts in Troldsalen 43 150 220
* Only one returntrip per 24 hours.
** Closed in 2013.
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 37
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Discount > price
WHERE TO USE THE BERGEN CARD See page adults/children Ordinary price
with the Bergen Card adults/children
ACTIVITIES NOK NOK

Arboretum at Milde 47 free free
Bergen Trotting Park 55 free free
Leo’s Lekeland 49 33 % >100 150
Norwegian Museum of Fisheries 46 50 %
Hire of fishing equipment and rowing boat
SIGHTSEEING
Beffen ferry 18 20 % >16/8 20/10
BERGEN FJORDSIGHTSEEING
• Harbour tour with “White Lady” 24, 29 50 % > 70/35 130/70
• Fjord tour with “White Lady” 24, 29 25 % > 360/190 480/250
City walks, Bergen By Expert 80/0 100/0
On & Off City Sightseeing 19 100/70 150/100
On & Off Citysightseeing (HMK) 22 32 % >100/150 150/75
Meeting Point Bryggen 9 free free
City & Panorama Tour 18 10 % >135/45 150/50
RESTAURANTS
Café Opera 10 % discount on food and drinks
Holbergstuen 93 15 % discount on food
Kafe Kippers – USF Terminus 15 % discount on food
Kaffistova 10 % discount on food
Pingvinen 10 % discount on food and drinks
Sumo 10 % discount on food
Soho 10 % discount on food
TGI Friday`s 10 % discount on food
Wesselstuen 93 15 % discount on food
BUSES IN BERGEN
Scheduled buses and Bergen Light Rail - SKYSS 78 free 27/14
NB! Not valid on the nightbuses and the airport bus
CAR RENTAL
Hertz Bilutleie 10 % local/weekend rate
(from Kanalveien Office)
PARKING
ByGarasjen multi-storey car park 83 30 %
NB! Subject to changes.

38 EXPERIENCES
Learn more about historic Bergen

Experience 19th century
Bergen
In the 19th century, Bergen was Europe’s
biggest city of wooden buildings and it
had a distinctive urban environment. Old
Bergen Museum is a reconstructed town of
around 50 buildings. It serves as an idyllic
reminder of what Bergen used to be like. As
you wander around the museum, you will
meet people who bring history to life.
From 11 May to 1 September
Open daily 9.00-16.00
See p. 34-37
Adults NOK 80, children free
(Separate prices for special events)
Group bookings: Tel.: (+47) 55 39 43 00/04
Bryggen Guiding See p. 34-37

Bryggen is included on UNESCO’s World
Heritage List. Bryggen Guiding offers
guided tours through this cultural heritage
– from Bryggens Museum to the Hanseatic
Museum.
From 1 June to 31 August.
At 10.00 (German), 11.00 and 12.00 (English)
and 13.00 (Norwegian). Duration 1 1/2 hours.
Adults NOK 120. Children under 16 free.
Meeting point and tickets at Bryggens
Museum. The ticket includes admission to
Bryggens Museum, the Hanseatic Museum
and Schøtstuene assembly halls on the
same day.
Group bookings: Tel.: (+47) 55 30 80 30
OLD BERGEN MUSEUM – HÅKON’S HALL – THE ROSENKRANTZ TOWER

BRYGGENS MUSEUM – BERGEN SCHOOL MUSEUM | HOLBERG MUSEUM
THE LEPROSY MUSEUM – DAMSGÅRD COUNTRY MANSION BERGEN CITY MUSEUM
ALVØEN MANOR – HORDA MUSEUM www.bymuseet.no
Restaurants
Museums – Bryggen (the Wharf)
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 39
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
BRYGGEN – A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
The very first buildings in Bergen were built alongside the wharf called Bryggen, which has
been a lively and important area of the city for many centuries.
Bryggen has been ravaged by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced
the whole of the city to ashes. Bryggen was rebuilt on the foundations that had been there
since the 11th century, which means that Bryggen is basically unchanged despite the changing
times. Bryggen is part of our common cultural heritage and is inscribed in UNESCO’s World
Heritage List.
BRYGGENS MUSEUM See p. 38

A museum based on the findings of the archeological excavations 15.5.-31.8.: Daily 10-16
of Bryggen from 1955 on. The foundations of the oldest buildings 1.9.-14.5.: Mon-Fri 11-15
in Bergen (12th c.) as well as finds of European ceramics, runic Sat 12-15
inscriptions etc. illustrating commerce, shipping, cultural Sun 12-16
activities and daily life in the Middle Ages. Temporary exhibitions.
Souvenirshop, film and café. Closed 22.-26.12 and 31.12.-1.1.- NOK 70 free Stud. 35
2014. Also closed 29.-31.3. During Easter, special hour. With the Bergen Card: free
Dreggsalm. 3 (+47) 55 30 80 30 bryggensmuseum@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no
HANSEATIC MUSEUM AND SCHØTSTUENE

One of the oldest and best preserved wooden buildings in The Hanseatic Museum
Bergen, and the only one with original interiors from the 1.5.-30.9.: Daily 09-17
Hanseatic period. It gives picture of the life of a Hanseatic 1.10.-30.4.: Tue-Sat 11-14 Sun 11-16
merchant in Bergen in the period 1360-1754. Schøtstuene
Schøtstuene show the assembly rooms and kitchen of 1.5.-30.9.: Daily 09-17
the Hanseatic merchants. Also used for teaching. 1.10.-30.4.: Sun 11-14
NOK 60 free
Bryggen (+47) 55 54 46 90 hanseatisk@museumvest.no museumvest.no
HÅKON’S HALL See p. 38

Håkon’s Hall was built between 1247 and 1261 15.5.-31.8.: Daily 10-16
by Håkon Håkonsson. It was the largest and Guided tours.
most imposing building of the royal residency in 1.9.-14.5.: Daily 12-15, Thu: 15-18
the 13th-century when Bergen was the political Closed during the Bergen International
centre of Norway. Festival, Christmas and Easter.
1.6.-31.8.: Café. NOK 60 free Stud. 30
With the Bergen Card: free
Bergenhus (+47) 55 31 60 67/55 30 80 30 bryggensmuseum@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no
ROSENKRANTZ TOWER See p. 38

The tower was built in the 1560s by the governor of 15.5.-31.8.: Daily 9-16
Bergen Castle (Bergenhus), Erik Rosenkrantz, and Guided tours
served as a combined residence and fortified tower. 1.9.-14.5.: Sun 12-15
Earlier structures – King Magnus the Lawmender’s keep
from about 1260 and Jørgen Hanssøn’s defence from
about 1520, were incorporated in the tower. NOK 60 free Stud. 30
1.6.-31.8.: Café. With the Bergen card: free.
Bergenhus (+47) 55 31 43 80/55 30 80 30 bryggensmuseum@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no

40 EXPERIENCES Museums – Art Gallery Street
BERGEN’S ART STREET

Bergen has an impressive collection of unique Norwegian and international art treasures
ranging from the classical to the contemporary. The collections are housed in a row of galleries
lining the picturesque Lille Lungegårdsvann lake in the heart of the city. Permanent and
changing exhibitions throughout the year. Major collections of Munch, Tidemand and Gude,
and Picasso as well as contemporary art, craft and design, a unique Chinese collection and,
not least, the silver collection. There are also several good places to eat on Bergen’s art street.
ART MUSEUMS OF BERGEN

Enjoy a historical stroll through Bergen Art Museum’s Daily: 11–17
extensive collection of art and design located in four 15.9.-14.5.: Mon. closed
buildings in Bergen city centre. Admire masterpieces by
Edvard Munch, Nikolai Astrup, Pablo Picasso and J.C. Dahl
See the unique Chinese Collection, and craft and design
from the past five hundred years, and lots more. All on NOK 100 under 16: free
Students and groups: NOK 50
one ticket. www.kunstmuseene.no
Rasmus Meyers allé 3, 7 and 9 (kunst) and Nordahl Bruns gate 9 (craft and design) (+47) 55 56 80 00 post@kunstmuseene.no
BERGEN CONTEMPORARY ART CENTRE ‘‘Bergen Kunsthall‘‘

Bergen Kunsthall is one of Norway’s largest art venue All year:
for contemporary art. Changing exhibitions of national Tue-Fri: 12-18
and international contemporary art. Sale of graphics and Thu also: 18-20 Free entrance
paintings. Landmark is a stage, café, bar and nightclub. Sat and Sun: 12-17
The Bergen Contemporary Art Centre arranges the
Bergen International Festival exhibition May-August. NOK 50 free Stud. 25 Pens. 25
With the Bergen Card: free
Rasmus Meyers allé 5 (+47) 55 55 93 10 bergen@kunsthall.no kunsthall.no
S12 GALLERI OG VERKSTED

S12 is an artist-run exhibition space and open-access Open all year round
studio for glass and ceramic art and design. Stop by and Wed-Sun: 12-17
experience how glass art and ceramics are created. See 4-5 (Activities vary with the seasons)
art exhibitions a year with the focus on glass art by Nordic
and international artists. Gallery shop.
NOK Free
Skostredet 12 (+47) 55 31 53 10 post@s12.no s12.no
Private Art Galleries

GALLERI ALLMENNINGEN – Vetrlidsalmenning 8. (C4) (+47) 414 59 699/55 32 66 78 – www.galleriallmenningen.no
GALLERI FORMAT KUNSTHÅNDVERK – Vågsallmenningen 12 (D4) (+47) 55 30 48 90 – www.format.no
GALLERI NYGATEN – Nygaten 7 (D4) (+47) 997 01 034 – www.gallerinygaten.no
S12 GALLERI OG VERKSTED – Skostredet 12 (+47) 55 31 53 10 – www.s12.no
For opening hours, please check at the Tourist Information.
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 41
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
ART MUSEUMS OF BERGEN
Edvard Munch
J. C. Dahl Picasso The Silver Treasure
Go back in time with a historical visit to our extensive collection of art and design.
The museum fills four buildings in the centre of the city. You can experience the
masterpieces by Edvard Munch, Nikolai Astrup, Pablo Picasso and J. C. Dahl, visit
the unique exhibition “The Silver Treasure”, admire the handicrafts and design from
the last five hundred years, or experience some of our temporary exhibitions.
Four buildings – one ticket.
Opening hours: 11 am – 5 pm daily. Closed on Mondays from 15 September – 14 May

Rasmus Meyers allé 3, 7 and 9 (art) and Nordahl Bruns Gate 9 (handicrafts and design)
post@kodebergen.no / Tel.: +47 55 56 80 00
www.kunstmuseene.no
42 EXPERIENCES Museums – Music City
MUSIC CITY – ALWAYS A CONCERT TO SUIT YOUR TASTE

Bergen has produced many famous musical figures such as classical composers Edvard Grieg
and Harald Sæverud, and violin virtuoso Ole Bull. They lived at Troldhaugen, Siljustøl and
Lysøen, respectively, and their homes are now open to the public. Live concerts are also held
at all three houses. Concerts are also held in other venues, including: Den Nationale Scene,
Logen Teater, Ole Bull Scene, Ricks, the Grieg Hall and the Gunnar Sævig Hall.
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra gives weekly concerts in the Grieg Hall from August to June.
EDVARD GRIEG MUSEUM – TROLDHAUGEN See p. 43
Built in 1885, ‘‘Troldhaugen’’was the home of Norway’s most 1.5 – 30.9: Daily 09-18
famous composer, Edvard Grieg, for 22 years. The house is 1.10-30.4: Daily 10-16
a museum filled with mementos of the his life and its 1907 Closed: 17.12-7.1
interior. The composer’s garden hut and his grave by the
lake is also to be seen. Exhibition, shop and café. Summer
concerts every Sun. at 18 from 23.6 to 25.8. Lunch concerts NOK 80 free Groups 50 Stud. 50
from 7.6 to 30.9 daily at 13. How to get there, see page 78. With the Bergen Card: 50
Troldhaugveien 65, Paradis (+47) 55 92 29 92 info@troldhaugen.no troldhaugen.no
SILJUSTØL – Home of composer Harald Sæverud

Harald Sæverud (1897–1992) was the most important 13.5.-19.8.: Sun: 12-16
Norwegian composer of the 20th century. He built his very
unusual house in 1939. It is 700 m , made of wood and
2
natural stone, and includes elements from old Norwegian

building traditions. Parts of the interior were designed by
Sæverud himself. The house opened as a museum in 1997 NOK 60 free Stud. 50
on his 100 year anniversary. How to geth there,see page 78. With the Bergen Card: free.
Rådal (+47) 55 92 29 92/55 13 60 00 siljustol@troldhaugen.no kunstmuseene.no/siljustol
LYSØEN ISLAND AND OLE BULL’S VILLA

The villa on Lysøen was built in 1873 as a summer 18.5.-31.8.: Mon-Sat 12-16
residence for the Norwegian composer and violin Sun 11-17
virtuoso Ole Bull for his American family, and meeting In Sep: Sun 12-16
place for his many friends. Ole Bull had some 13 km of
pathways laid, to provide his guests with leisurely strolls
through the lovely scenery. Café. Secluded swimming NOK 40 10
and picnic spots. How to get there, see page 78. With the Bergen Card: free
Lysøen (+47) 56 30 90 77 mail@lysoen.no kunstmuseene.no/lysoen
EXPLORE BERGEN
Practical and cheaper with the Bergen Card!
See pages 34 – 37
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 43
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
EDVARD
GRIEG
MUSEUM
TROLDHAUGEN
Take the opportunity to visit the composer Edvard Grieg’s beautiful villa, his charming little
composer’s cabin and his monumental gravesite – all located in the lovely natural surroundings
at Hop in Bergen. Why not make time to enjoy one of our daily, half-hour lunchtime concerts
in Troldsalen, perhaps Norway’s most beautiful chamber music hall. In the midst of the Grieg
Museum grounds, a concert in Troldsalen is an experience not to be missed.
Lunchtime concerts daily at 13:00 - 13:30 from June 7 - September 30
Tickets: NOK 120/100 (includes entrance to the Grieg Villa and Museum)
Summer Recitals with some of Norway’s finest musicians at 18:00
every Sunday from June 23 - August 25: Tickets: NOK 220/150/50
(includes entrance to the Grieg Villa and Museum prior to the concert)
Opening Hours: SPECIAL OFFER IN JULY

Jan 5 - April 30: 10:00 - 16:00 every day - Bus transport from the Tourist
May 1 - Sept 30: 09:00 - 18:00 every day Information to Troldhaugen at 11:30.
Oct 1 - Dec 17: 10:00 - 16:00 every day - Guided tour of Grieg’s home
and 1/2 hour concert in Troldsalen.
Guided tours of the villa run continuously - Return transport to Bergen centre at 14:00.
for both groups and individual tourists. Daily from 1 - 31 July
Price: NOK 190 (children under 16: NOK 100)
Troldhaugveien 65, 5232 Paradis

info@troldhaugen.no · tlf: 55 92 29 92 www.griegmuseum.com
44 EXPERIENCES Museums – Wooden Houses
WOODEN HOUSES – BERGEN, THE BIG CITY WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARM

Bergen’s small wooden houses add to the city’s charm and uniqueness. Many of these old
wooden buildings date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and have been respectfully restored
and refurbished in recent years. Fine examples of this can be seen in central areas such as
Nordnes, Nøstet and Fjellsiden, where narrow alleyways and cobbled streets dominate. People
have lived in these areas for centuries, and they are well worth exploring for their charm.
ALVØEN COUNTRY MANSION See p. 38

This mansion is the main building of the owners of the 18.5.-25.8.:
paper factory of Alvøen, dating from 1797. It contains a Sat and Sun 12-16
rich collection of furniture, silver, porcelain and textiles.
A charming garden and park, free entrance.
Guided tours every hour, the last at 15.
12 km west of Bergen, in direction Sotra, bus no. 42. NOK 60 free Stud. 30
How to get there, see page 78. With the Bergen Card: free.
Alvøen (+47) 55 30 80 30/55 26 46 92 alvoen.hovedbygning@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no
DAMSGÅRD COUNTRY MANSION See p. 38

Damsgård Country Mansion was erected in the 18th C. 19.5.-26.5.: Sun 11-16
It is considered Norway’s main work of the Rococco 1.6-.31.8.: Tue-Sun 11-16
architecture and perhaps Europe’s best preserved wooden Guided tours at 12, 13 and 14,
Rococco building. The building has the original interiors. Sun also at 11 and 15.
The garden is recreated as it could have been 200 years
ago. Entrance to the house only with a guide. Café. Buses NOK 60 free Stud. 30
16. How to get there, see page 78. With the Bergen Card: free.
Alléen 29 (+47) 55 94 08 70/55 30 80 30 damsgard.hovedgard@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no
FANTOFT STAVE CHURCH

The old stave church at Fantoft, originally built in Fortun in 15.5.-15.9.: Daily 10.30-18
Sogn in 1150, was moved to Fantoft in 1883. It burnt down Closed on 17 May
on 6 June 1992. Fantoft Stave Church has been rebuilt just
as it was before the fire.
Take the City Rail to Fantoft. By the Safari supermarket NOK 50 25 Stud. 35
the signs will show you which way to take. Apprx. 500 m. Groups over 20: 10% discount
to walk. See page 78. With the Bergen Card: free
Fantoftveien, Paradis (+47) 55 28 07 10
OLD BERGEN MUSEUM See p. 38

The open-air Old Bergen Museum is a reconstructed small 11.5.-1.9.: Daily 9-16
town consisting of around 50 wooden houses and buildings Closed 17 May
dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. You are
welcomed by people dressed in costumes from days gone
by. Old Bergen is an idyllic reminder of what Bergen used
to be like.Open museum shop and café. Seven minutes by NOK 80 free Stud. 40
bus from the city centre on line 3, 4, 5, 6 or 83. With the Bergen Card: free
Nyhavnsveien 4 (+47) 55 39 43 00/55 30 80 30 gamlebergen@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no

Restaurants
Other museums
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 45
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
BERGENHUS FORTRESS MUSEUM – Bergenhus Festningsmuseum
Bergenhus Fortress Museum is the Bergen and Western 10.1- 14.12: Daily 11-17
Norway branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces Museums. NOTE! Closed Mondays
Its main focus is on the resistance movement in the Bergen
area during WWII, and the history of the fortress. Other
exhibitions include: Women’s contribution to the Armed
Forces, the Bergen press in a time of crisis, UN Veterans, and
the Norwegian Brigade in Germany. Changing exhibitions. NOK Admission free
Koengen, Bergenhus Festning (+47) 55 54 63 87 bhusmus@gmail.com forsvaret.no
BERGEN MARITIME MUSEUM

In a beautiful location on the university campus. All year: Daily 11-15
Exhibitions on the history of seafaring and its importance
for Bergen and Norway – from olden times to the present
day. The museum is also a research and resource centre
for local, national and international seafaring history.
Specialist library. NOK 40 free Stud. free
With the Bergen Card: free.
Haakon Sheteligs plass 15 (+47) 55 54 96 00 bergens.sjofartsmuseum@bsj.uib.no bsj.uib.no
GAMLEHAUGEN
Built in 1900, this impressive house was the home of June, July and August: Wed, Thu,
former Prime Minister Christian Michelsen. Fri and Sun. Guided tours: 12, 13.
The building, which resembles a castle, has been a state and 14, duration 45 min. At 12 tour
property and a public park since 1925. The park is open in English if requested.
to the public from 06.00 to 22.00, and is located in a
beautiful setting beside Nordåsvannet lake.
See page 78. NOK 70 40 Seniors 60
Gamlehaugveien 10, 5231 Paradis (+47) 55 92 51 20/55 92 51 31 post@gamlehaugen.no gamlehaugen.no
HORDAMUSEET See p. 38
Folk museum focusing on the traditional industries like All year: Tue-Fri: 12-15. Sun: 12-16
agriculture, fishing, arts and crafts. Permanent and Closed during Christmas and Easter,
changing exhibitions. Norwegian Road History Museum, and May 1, 9 and 17-20 May.
Hordaland. Department of Building History and archeo-
logical finds from the museum area. Traditional houses
are open during the summer. Café. Light rail to Nesttun/ NOK 70 free Stud. 35
Lagunen then bus no 60, 61, 62 og 64 to Stend. See page 78. With the Bergen Card: free.
Stend i Fana (+47) 55 11 29 00/55 30 80 30 hordamuseet@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no
LEPROSY MUSEUM; ST. GEORGE’S HOSPITAL See p. 38

Founded in the 15th c., St. George’s was a hospital for 15.5.-31.8.: Daily 11-15
lepers until the middle of the 20th c. The present day In July till 16
buildings date back to the 18th c. The Leprosy Museum
presents leprosy, the daily life in the hospital and
Norway’s contribution to leprosy research. Norwegian
NOK 70 free Stud. 35
doctors – and in particular Gerhard Armauer Hansen –
With the Bergen Card: free.
are known for their struggle against leprosy.
Kong Oscarsgt. 59 (+47) 55 96 11 55/48 16 26 78/55 30 80 30 lepramuseet@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no

46 EXPERIENCES Museums
MUSEUM OF THE NORWEGIAN KNITTING INDUSTRY

”Once upon a time there was a knitwear factory...” Visit Salhus 2.6-31.8.2013: Tues.-Fri. 11-16 Sun. 12-17
Knitwear Factory (1859-1989), part of Norway’s industrial heritage, 1.9-8.12.2013: Tues.-Fri. 11-15 Sun. 12-17
and learn about the Norwegian textile industry. Many of the 9.2-31-5.2014: Tues.-Fri. 11-15 Sun. 12-17
machines are still running, and the sock machine still knits socks.
Guided tours every hour. A children’s workshop every other Sunday NOK 60 30/free
(even-numbered weeks). Film. Cultural heritage walk through the Students and seniors 30
industrial village of Salhus. Café. Museum shop. See page 78. Free with the Bergen Card
Salhus (+47) 55 25 10 94 / 55 25 10 81 norsk.trikotasjemuseum@muho.no muho.no
NORWEGIAN FISHERIES MUSEUM – Museum Vest

We are opening a big, new museum in time for the 2014 Contact us from 10.00 to 15.00
season! All the buildings and exhibitions are now closed on weekdays by phone or email.
for restoration and alterations. While we wait for Norway’s
biggest museum of fisheries history and coastal culture
to open, we can offer open-air activities in and around
Sandviksboder coastal culture centre. You can hire fishing NOK Hire of fishing equipment and
equipment, rowing boats or book a place on a vintage fishing rowing boat: 50% discount with the
boat with an experienced skipper. Bergen Card.
Sandviksboder 20 (+47) 55 69 96 00 fiskeri@museumvest.no museumvest.no
SCHOOL MUSEUM/ HOLBERG MUSEUM See p. 38

The School Museum takes you on an exciting journey 1.6.-31.8.: Tue-Sun 11-15
through the history of Norwegian Schools and with it the 1.9.-31.5.: Sun 12-16
history of Norwegian society from the Middle Ages to this
day. The writer Ludvig Holberg is the most famous pupil
to have attended the Latin School in Bergen. Learn about
this versatile and humorous man in an atmospheric and NOK 70 free Stud. 35
unconventional exhibition. With the Bergen Card: free.
Lille Øvregate 38 (+47) 55 96 18 90/55 30 80 30 skolemuseet@bymuseet.no bymuseet.no
THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF BERGEN – THE CULTURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS

Exhibitions about archaeology, anthropology, art and cultural 1.6.-31.8.: Tue-Fri 10-16
history, the Stone Age, the Viking Era, church and rural art. Sat and Sun: 11-16
Thematic exhibitions: Fragments from the past, Ibsen in Bergen, 1.9.-31.5.: Tue-Fri 10-15
the Christie Room, The First Americans, Roses and Heroes in Folk Sat and Sun: 11-16
Art, Knitting, Missionaries in Madagascar, Eternal Life – Treasures
of Ancient Egypt, Distant Lands and Times.
Specially recommended: the Church Art exhibition. Tickets are NOK 50 free Students free Seniors 25
valid for the whole University Museum. Free with the Bergen Card
Haakon Sheteligs plass 10 (+47) 55 58 29 05 / 55 58 29 49 post@bm.uib.no uib.no/universitetsmuseet.no
THE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF BERGEN – THE NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS

Botanical, geological and zoological exhibitions featuring 1.6.-31.8.: Tue-Fri: 10-16
animals, birds, fish and minerals from all over the world. Sat and Sun: 11-16
Also some cultural history exhibitions. 1.9.-31.5.: Tue-Fri: 10-15
Thematic exhibitions: Pollen, Systematic Botany, Monastic Sat and Sun: 11-16
Life, the Colonial Age. Activity room for children. Specially
recommended: the Whale Hall. Tickets are valid for the NOK 50 free Students free Seniors 25
whole University Museum. Free with the Bergen Card
Muséplassen 3 (+47) 55 58 81 72 / 55 58 29 49 post@bm.uib.no uib.no/universitetsmuseet.no
Restaurants
Attractions
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 47
Here is there
Uptaqui
Churches nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
THE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Arboretum was founded in 1971, and the Botanical Open daily.
Garden established in 1996. Many plants from different Café ”Blondehuset” (open on
parts of the world can be seen: The Arboretum with weekends from Easter to end of Sep.)
Rhododendron, Rose garden, Heather garden and Historical
garden, and Botanical garden with Alpine garden, Japanese NOK Admission free.
garden and Garden with useful and edible plants. The area Guided tours can be ordered
is 60 hectare and very attractive for walks. Bathing areas. NOK 30 per pers
Bus no. 51 Mildevågen (+47) 55 58 72 50 post@arboretet.uib.no uib.no/arboretet
BUEKORPS MUSEUM – Muren (D5) (+47) 909 71 447 – buekorps.museum.no

Open Sat 11-14 and Sun 12-15. Closed in July and Aug.
LYSEKLOSTER, OS – Ruins of a Cistercian Abbey built in 1146. 50 mins. by bus from Bergen.
REKSTENSAMLINGENE – Art Gallery. Statsm. Michelsensvei 34, Paradis (+47) 55 12 31 00 – rekstensamlingene.no
SANDVIKSBODER COASTAL CULTURE CENTRE – Sandviksboder 15-17, 20, 23-23.
Open by arrangement (47) 971 69 903 – kystkulturbergen.no
THETA MUSEUM – Museum of the Norwegian resistance movement. Enhjørningsgården, Bryggen.
Open 1 June-31 Aug, Tue, Sat and Sun 14-16 (+47) 55 55 20 80
The Cathedral 11 Bergen Cathedral
Parish of Bergen
Sunday at 11:00: Sung Eucharist
Wednesday
08:00: Morning prayer
09:00: Morning Eucharist
Friday 12:15: Midday Eucharist except
25 St Johns Church 15 The New Church June 21st-August 16th
Sunday at 11:00: Sung Eucharist Sunday at 11am: Eucharist except in Organ recital every Thursday at 12:00
between June 16th-August 11th from May 23th till September 13th
International Eucharist service Free admission
June 30th-August 11th Organ recitals every Tuesday at 11:00
Free admission Organ concert every Sunday at 19:30
International organ recitals every from June 30th till August 25th
Wednesday at 19:30 from June The Church is open: Tickets NOK 100/50
26th-August 14th Free admission June 17th-August 16th
The Church is open:
Monday-Friday 10:00-14:00 June 17th-August 16th
The Church is open: June 17th-
August 16th Monday-Friday 10:00- Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00
16:00 3 St Mary’s Church Rest of the year:
Tuesday-Wednesday: 11:00-12:30
Rest of the year: Closed for major restoration until 2015 Thursday: 11:00-18:00
Tuesday-Friday 11:00-12:30 Friday: 11:00-12:30
? = see map on the middle spread www.bergendomkirkemenighet.no www.kirkemusikkibergen.no
Other churches
Sundays: High Mass in Norwegian in most of the city churches at 11.00. See: www.bergen.kirken.no:Gudstjenester
FANA KIRKE – Titlestadveien, Fana Tel. (+47)55 59 32 50. Opening hours: Please contact the church’s office.
KORSKIRKEN – Kong Oscarsgt. 5. Tel. (+47)55 21 50 80. Opening hours: All year Mon–Sat: 11–15
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ( St. Paul’s Church) Nygårdsgaten 3. Tel. (+47) 55 21 59 50
Mass Sundays at 11, and in English Sundays at 18.
48 EXPERIENCES Attractions
COME AND ENJOY A CITY THAT BUZZES ALL YEAR ROUND!

Surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is ideal for enjoying the beauties of nature.
A few minutes’ ride on the Fløibanen funicular will take you from the city centre to the
top of Mt. Fløyen, while a cable car takes you to the summit of our highest mountain,
Mt. Ulriken. Enjoy the views and the peace and quiet while gazing down at the city. Sample the
delicacies on offer at the Fish Market, or spend hours among the fish, penguins and seals at
Bergen Aquarium. The whole family can explore the world of science and technology at the
VilVite Science Centre.
BERGEN AQUARIUM See pp. 1

At Bergen Aquarium, visitors can see the animals 1.5.-31.8.: Daily 09-19
close up. There are 60 fish tanks, penguins, seals, sea 1.9.-30.4.: Daily 10-18
lions, crocodiles, snakes from all over the world, and NOK 1.5.- 31.8.: 200 150 2 +2 550*
marmosets. Feeding and activities every hour. Cinema 1.9.-30.4.: 150 100 2 +2 400*
with 3D films. Walking distance from the Fish Market, *Cannot be combined with other discounts.
bus number 11 or a ferry in summer. Free admission with a Bergen card November
to February, 25% discount March-Oct.
Nordnesbakken 4 (+47) 55 55 71 71 post@akvariet.no akvariet.no
FLØIBANEN FUNICULAR See p. 16-17

A 6-7-minutes exciting ride to the top of Mount Fløyen All year: Mon.-Fri. 07.30-23
(320 m a.s.l.). Magnificient views of Bergen and the Sat.-Sun. 08-23
suburbs. Ideal for mountain walks. Playground for
children. Restaurant and café open daily during the NOK 80 40
summer months. Café open Sat and Sun the rest of 1.5.-30.9.: With the Bergen Card: 50%
the year. Souvenir shop open all year. 25.02.-22.12.: The rest of the year: free with the
Daily treasure hunt for children. Bergen Card
Vetrlidsallmenning 21 (+47) 55 33 68 00 info@floibanen.no floibanen.no
ULRIKEN643 – Ulriken Cable Car See p. 2-3
Take the Ulriken cable car up to the summit of Mount 1.5.-30.9.: Daily 9-21
Ulriken and enjoy breathtaking views of the capital city 1.10.-30.4.: Daily 9-17
of Western Norway and the surrounding sea, skerries,
fjords and mountains. The buses depart from Bryggen
and near the Tourist Information several times per hour
from May to Sept. from 9 to 21.
(+47) 53 643 643 post@ulriken.no ulriken643.no
VilVite – Bergen Science Centre See p. 33

At VilVite science centre, there are lots of things for children 24.6.-18.8.: Mon.-Sun. 10-17
and adults to explore and try out. You can steer a ship, drill for 19.8.-23.6.: Tues.-Fri. 09-15
oil, make your own weather forecast in a TV studio, cycle 360 Sat.-Sun. 10-17
degrees in a loop and lots more. Science show, 3 D films and NOK 24.6.-18.8.: 180 130 Fam. 500
workshops. Visit the Brain exhibition before 1 September 2013
– outdoor activities in summer. Take Bergen Light Rail to the 19.8.-23.6:. 160 110 Fam. 425
Florida stop – or a 15-min. walk from the city centre. Bergen Card: 24.6.-18.8.: 50%
19.8.-23.6.: Free
Thormøhlensgate 51 (+47) 55 59 45 00 post@vilvite.no vilvite.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 49
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
See p. 34-37

50 EXPERIENCES Entertainment
BERGEN – A FESTIVAL IN ITSELF – ALL YEAR ROUND

Bergen has a very varied entertainment scene that ranges from world-class musical and
theatrical performances to exciting football matches at Brann Stadium. The city is home to one of
the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, the Norwegian national company of contemporary dance,
a national opera company, Ole Bull’s old theatre, a vibrant and robust jazz and blues scene, and
venues and arenas for everything from entertaining shows and revues to big indoor and open-air
pop concerts, as well as a house of literature. The city offers year-round entertainment for young
and old alike, from small clubs to the region’s flagship concert venue, the Grieg Hall.
248TH SEASON – SINCE 1765 BERGEN

MAESTRO ANDREW LITTON PHILHARMONIC
GRIEGHALLEN www.filharmonien.no ORCHESTRA
Various
BALLET/CONTEMPORARY DANCE – Carte Blanche. Studio Bergen, Nøstegt. 119 (D6). (+47) 55 30 86 80.
www.carteblanche.no Tickets: (+47) 55 60 70 80. www.billettservice.no
BERGEN FEST – music festival 12.6-15.6 at Bergenhus Fortress. (+47) 55 21 50 60. www.bergenfest.no
BERGEN INTERNATIONAL CULTURE CENTRE – BIKS Kong Oscarsgt. 15. (+47) 55 31 42 65. www.biks-bergen.no
BERGEN NATIONAL OPERA

Enjoy outstanding opera in Bergen, City of Culture! March: The Cunning Little Vixen
May: Marco Polo
Under-30s: NOK 150. September: Alt om min familie
(‘All about my family’)
November: Fidelio
NOK 150-750
Tickets: (+47) 55 21 61 50 and (+47) 815 33 133 bno.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
EXPERIENCES 51
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
BRASS BANDS – The Norwegian Army Band. (+47) 55 54 62 55/57. Various concerts, for programme see www.fmkv.no
CINEMAS – All films are shown in their original language with subtitles in Norwegian. Performances from 11.00 to 21.00
Bergen Kino: Konsertpaleet (13 screens), and Magnus Barfot Kino, (5 screens), both in Neumannsgate (D5).
FOLK MUSIC AND FOLK SONGS – Mondays from Sept to May at Hotel Augustin.
(+47) 55 13 62 41. www.folkemusikk.no/columbiegg
GRIEG HALL – Edvard Griegs Plass 1. (+47) 55 21 61 00. www.grieghallen.no.
Bergen’s largest venue for concerts, dance, theatre etc.
GRIEG IN BERGEN – Concert and story 16 June-24 Aug Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat at 19.30 in Korskirken.
Tickets at the Tourist Information and at the door. Tickets: NOK 195. Bergen Card holders NOK 155. www.grieginbergen.com
JAZZ – Bergen Jazz Forum. From Sept to May concerts most Fridays at 22.00 in the centre. (+47) 55 30 72 50.
www.bergenjazzforum.no
Swing’n Sweet: Jazz café during same period every Sat from 14.00 to 17.00 at Ludvig Bar, Scandic Hotel Neptun.
www.swing-n-sweet.no
Evans Jazz Club: Fridays from 20.30 at Dyveke’s Vnikjeller www.evansjazzklubb.net
“Night-Jazz”: international jazz festival with more than 60 concerts from 22 May to 1 June 2013 in the centre.
Also some outdoor concerts. Reservation: (+47) 815 33 133 or at the entrance.
Information: (+47) 55 30 72 50. www.nattjazz.no
Pop and Rock Concerts

CAFÉ OPERA – Engen 18. (+47) 55 23 03 15.
DET AKADEMISKE KVARTER – Olav Kyrresgate 49. (+47) 55 58 99 10/406 26 601.
Concerts all year, also jazz and blues. www.kvarteret.no
GARAGE – Christiesgt. 14. (+47) 55 32 02 10/55 32 19 80 (the bar). Rock concerts, jam etc. www.garage.no
GLADE ROSENKRANTZ – Rosenkrantzgaten 7. (+47) 403 88 888.
LANDMARK – Rasmus Meyers álle 5. (+47) 55 55 93 10.
KOSMO – Vetrlidsallmenning 6. (+47) 920 19 733.
RICK’S – Veiten 3 (D5). Concerts and shows. (+47) 55 55 31 31. www.ricks.no
ROCKEKLUBBEN HULEN – Olav Ryesvei 48. (+47) 55 32 31 31. www.hulen.no
SCRUFFY MURPHY – Torget 15. (+47) 55 30 09 20. www.planetbergen.no
USF VEFTET – Georgernes Verft 12. (+47) 55 30 74 10. www.usf.no
Revues and Cabarets – Performances all year at
LOGEN TEATER – Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6. (+47)55 23 20 15. www.logen-teater.no
OLE BULL SCENE – Øvre Ole Bulls Plass 3. 55 32 11 45. www.olebullscene.no
RICK’S TEATER – Veiten 3. (+47) 55 55 31 31. www.ricks.no
THEATRE – DEN NATIONALE SCENE, DNS – Engen (D5). (+47) 55 60 70 80. www.dns.no
The theatre has three separate stages. Closed in July and most of Aug.
BERGEN BYSPILL – Bergen City Theatre. (+47) 996 04 984/992 35 653. www.bergenbyspill.no
BERGEN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE (BIT) – (+47) 55 23 22 35.
Norwegian and international acting and modern dance. Various venues. www.bit-teatergarasjen.no
Photo: Lars Svenkerud

BERGEN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The Bergen Philharmonic’s 248th season since its Symphonic concerts at 19.30 hrs.
foundation in 1765. Artistic Director is Andrew Litton. Opera performances at 19.00.
Concerts on Thursdays and Fridays, family concerts some Family concerts at 15.00.
Saturdays in Grieghallen. Season from August to June.
Recordings, international tours. For concerts and tickets
see www.filharmonien.no or www.bachtrack.com
NOK 290–480 100 Students 100
The Grieg Hall ticket office (+47) 55 21 61 50 / Billettservice (+47) 815 33 133 www.filharmonien.no

52 EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENCES 53
Sport and leisure – active experiences

The fact that Bergen is located There are plenty of opportuni-
ties for a round of golf. There
in one of the world’s most scenic are both nine and eighteen-
areas means that there are hole courses, all in fantastic
lots of opportunities for active settings surrounded by wood-
land, lakes and mountains.
experiences for adults and If you come in your own boat,
children alike. you can choose to moor off
one of the thousands of small
Nature is close at hand no matter where islands in the region or head for
in the Bergen region you are. And if you one of the many secure guest
prefer the indoor life, there is plenty to do marinas.
indoors as well. Make sure you get a copy of our
boating guide that describes
The city’s seven mountains are the local
the opportunities on offer.
people’s most popular recreation area.
Contact Nautic Sailing if you
If you take the Fløibanen funicular or the
want to charter a sailing boat.
Ulriken cable car up to the mountains, you
To hire a boat, kayak or canoe,
can walk for hours on marked trails while
see the list on page103.
enjoying panoramic views of the city.
Out near the coast, you can choose bet- For families, see our website:
ween many alternative walks on the North www.BarnasBergen.no. If you
Sea Trail. If you prefer city walks, we sug- want to swim indoors, a trip to
gest you join one of the many fascinating the Vannkanten (Waterworld) complex is
guided walking tours. recommended.
There are also great opportunities for ten-
If you bring your own equipment, there are
pin bowling, squash and deep-sea fishing
many possibilities in the region – cycling,
trips in the Bergen region.
scuba diving, fishing, boating and kayaking.
Call in at the Tourist Information for infor-
If you wish to experience things together
mation about what’s on offer and to buy
with others, we recommend whitewater
trips and tours.
rafting at Voss, the Norway Active round
trip featuring cycling, kayaking and rafting,
or a fishing trip on the TSMY Weller from
the city centre. With Bergen Base Camp
you can go abseiling, or on a GPS-guided
walk in the town or in the mountains or
try paragliding from the summit of Mt.
Ulriken. You can hire kayaks at Bruvoll
Camping for trips through Norway’s most
fantastic island archipelago, just a short
distance from Bergen, or try diving in the
Gulen area.

54 EXPERIENCES Sports and recreation – active experiences
Leisure boats | Marinas | Swimming spots | Activities
FOR BOAT PEOPLE

The Bergen region is paradise for boating enthusiasts. Here, you can explore fjords surrounded
by majestic mountains as well as the myriad islands and islets that line the coast like a string of
pearls, providing protection from the ocean beyond. With your own boat it is easy to get to most of
the sights and attractions the region has to offer. There are plenty of guest marinas with excellent
facilities. The guest marina in Vågen in the heart of Bergen has all the facilities you need. Call in at
the Tourist Information and pick up the boating guide for Hordaland.
SERVICE CENTRE for leisure in Bergen inner harbour. Open from May to Oct. Keycard for access to the service
centre can be purchased from the nearby Tourist Information office.
For use of showers, toilets, washing machines, tumble dryers there is a fee.
HARBOUR FEE: Harbour fee and electricity can be paid at the pay machine at the harbour.
OTHER SMALL VESSEL MARINA: Hjellestad Marina, Hjellestadveien 313. (+47) 466 21 539.
BOAT LAUNCH RAMP at Hjellestad Marina, Hjellestad.
BUNKERING: Marine & Industrisalg AS, Munkebryggen in the centre (just diesel) and Hjellestad Marina (petrol and diesel).
BOAT RENTAL: See page103.
Norwegian Fisheries Museum – see p. 46 – Hire of fishing equipment and rowing boat.
Some recreation areas – Swimming spots

Nordnes sjøbad (B6) – Centre. Outdoor heated swimming pool, Mjølkevika, Stend 25 min. by City light rail to Nesttund
near the Aquarium bus no.11. bus no 64.
USF Verftet, centre – Swimming spot by the quai. Os, 50 min. by buses no 600/601 from the Bus Station.
Grønevika, near the Arboretum at Milde 45 min. by City light Helleneset, 15 min. by bus 20 or 24 from the centre
rail to Nesttun and bus no 53. Tømmervågen, 25 min. by bus no 24 to from the centre.
Austrevågen, Krokeide 50 min. by City light rail to Nesttun Våganeset, Våganeset, Åstveit 15 min. by bus from the centre.
and bus no 61. Vollane, Eidsvåg 15 min. by bus from the centre.
Western Norway’s unique main port –

BERGEN – ’Right in the heart of the city’
www.bergenhavn.no
Bergen – children’s city.

Fun and exciting activities at www.BarnasBergen.no
EXPERIENCES 55
Activities
ANGLING – Information and fishing permits are SKATING – Slåtthaug Skating Rink, Fana.
available from the Bergen Angling Association (+47) 55 13 47 80. www.fanail.no
(Bergen Sportsfiskere). and Iskanten, Loddefjord (+47) 55 50 77 77.
Tel. (+47) 55 34 18 08. www.vannkanten.no/iskanten.no
www.sportsfiskere.no. SQUASH, TENNIS, BADMINTON – Bergen Racket
BICYCLE HIRE – Sykkelbutikken, Kong Oscarsgate 81. Senter, Bønes, (+47) 55 12 32 30.
(+47) 55 36 18 80. www.sykkelbutikken.no www.bergenracketsenter.com
BOWLING – Vestkanten, Loddefjord. TROTTING – Bergen Travpark, Haukås in Åsane, 16 km
www.bowling1.no north from city centre near road E39.
CANOE – can be hired from Sotra Rorbusenter. (+47) 55 39 68 00. Trotting usually on Thursdays
(+47) 56 31 79 76 www.rorbusenter.no, see p. 62 17.30. www.travpark.no
and Bruvoll Camping (+47) 56 36 35 25. WALKING – Bergen Turlag, (DNT) Tverrgaten 4-6 (D4).
www.bruvoll-camping.no (+47) 55 33 58 10. Open Mon-Fri 10-16. Thu till 18,
From mid June to mid Aug. threre are free canoes on Sat till 14.. Bergen Turlag arranges walking tours on
Skomakerdiket Lake on Mount Fløyen. weekends and on Sundays and supplies information
DEEP SEA FISHING – Trips during summer about cabins and mountain routes all over Norway.
by TSMY “WELLER” Sale of equipment. www.bergen-turlag.no
Also charter tours. (+47) 40 82 58 28. Booking at the Mountain walks with GPS – Bergen Base Camp.
Tourist Information. See page 22. www.bergenbasecamp.no
Sotra Rorbusenter arranges fishing trips and rents
small boats. (+47) 56 31 79 76.
DIVING – Gulen Dykkesenter, Dalsøyra
(+47) 57 78 40 20. www.gulendykkesenter.no
Waterworld and indoor
GOLF – Meland Golf Club, Fløksand north of Bergen, swimmingpools
road E39 over the Nordhordland bridge, then road 564.
18 holes international course. Par 73 – 6203 m. SENTRALBADET – (D5), Teatergaten, in the centre of
(+47) 56 17 46 00. Tee booking. (+47) 56 17 46 10. the city. (+47) 55 56 95 70.
www.melandgolf.no SLÅTTHAUGHALLEN, Nesttun. 15 mins. by City Light
18 hole course: Fana Golfklubb by Skeievannet Rail from the centre. (+47) 55 12 65 10.
in Fana. www.fanagolf.no www.fanail.no
9 hole course: Bergen Golfbane. Åstveit in STEMMEMYREN, Øyjordsveien. 10 mins. by bus no 3, 4,
Åsane, www.bgk.no and Os Golfklubb, Øvredalen, 5, or 6 from oposite the Fish Market.
Os kommune (+47) 55 25 67 88
JOGGING – Bergen Jogging Experience VANNKANTEN WATERWORLD, Loddefjord, on road
(+47) 474 14 737. www.joggetur.no 555. Buses no 5 and 6 from Olav Kyrresgate.
KAYAC – Bruvoll Camping (+47) 56 36 35 25. (+47) 55 50 77 77. Also pools for children.
www.bruvoll-camping.no See page 55.
RAFTING – Daily May-Sept. Voss Rafting Senter.1 hour ÅSTVEITHALLEN, Tertnes. 15 mins. by bus from
from Bergen. (+47) 56 31 05 25. www.vossrafting.no. oposite the Fish Market. 2 pools. (+47) 55 18 63 92.
RIB SIGHTSEEING – (+47) 922 12 583.
www.bergenribsightseeing.no – see page 22. Entrance fee and opening hours: Check with the
Tourist Information.
VANNKANTEN WATERWORLD
Welcome to Bergen’s only aquapark. For opening hours
and prices, please see
Vannkanten has fun activities for young and old alike. www.vannkanten.no
Exciting indoor and outdoor pools, slides, climbing wall,
diving boards, Jacuzzis etc.
Loddefjord, NO-5881 (+47) 55 50 77 77 post@vannkanten.no vannkanten.no

56 ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION 57
Accommodation
Bergen has a varied selection of Bergen or beside one of the nearby fjords,
you will have fantastic coastal and fjord
accommodation to choose from, scenery near at hand all year round.
often combined in a package deal No matter why you are visiting – a family
with tickets for cultural events. holiday, a trip with friends to take in a
show, the theatre, shopping and a good
There is far too much to see and do in meal, a business trip to meet business
the whole Bergen region for just one day. connections, a night on the town with
Fortunately, we can offer a varied range of friends or to take part in one of the many
accommodation that suits all tastes and conferences held here – the Bergen region
wallets. Choose a hotel with a view of the always has something special to offer.
Vågen harbour area or a hotel surrounded
by old wooden Bergen houses. The city has EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
everything from the finest modern hotels Several hotels offer experience packages
to simple B&B accommodation, often in that include a room and tickets to concerts,
private homes. festivals, a revue or the theatre.
See www.visitBergen.com for a good
If you choose to stay in the city centre, you package deal.
will have the city’s main attractions, its his-
tory and nightlife within easy reach. Hotels BOOK ONLINE
and guest houses outside the city centre all Most hotels and guest houses in the
have good public transport services to the Bergen region can be booked online at
centre and parking if you come by car. The www.visitBergen.com. The website contains
facilities and capacity are good. good information and map references, you
If you choose to stay in southern Bergen can book quickly and securely.
or in nearby Os, the airport and attractions
such as the Edvard Grieg Museum, Trold- BOOK AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION
haugen and Fantoft Stave Church are not If you haven’t booked a room, the Tourist
far away. Not to mention all the bargains Information always has an overview of
to be found at the big Lagunen shopping what hotel and other accommodation is
centre. available.
If you choose to stay north of Bergen in We are more than happy to book for you.
Nordhordland, on one the islands west of
58 ACCOMMODATION Pricelist hotels
Prices are stated as “from” prices in NOK
PRICES PER PERSON INCL. BREAKFAST 2013
No. of
beds (+47) E-mail
Alver Hotel, Alvervegen 100, 5911 Alversund 88 56 34 38 00 post@alverhotel.no
Augustin Hotel, C. Sundts gate 22, 5004 Bergen 213 55 30 40 00 booking@augustin.no
Basic Hotel Bergen, Håkonsgaten 27, 5015 Bergen 76 815 22 742 bergen@basichotels.no
Basic Hotel Marken, Kong Oscars gate 45, 5017 Bergen 13 815 22 742 marken@basichotels.no
Basic Hotel Victoria, Kong Oscars gate 29, 5017 Bergen 87 815 22 742 victoria@basichotels.no
Best Western Hotel Hordaheimen, C. Sundts gate 18, 5004 Bergen 160 55 33 50 00 booking@hordaheimen.no
Bjørnefjorden Gjestetun, Hatvikvegen 25, 5211 Os 88 56 30 40 00 info@bjornefjordengjestetun.no
Citybox Bergen AS, Nygårdsgaten 31, 5015 Bergen 112 55 31 25 00 post@citybox.no
Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret, Slottsgaten 1, 5003 Bergen 232 55 60 11 00 cc.havnekontoret@choice.no
Clarion Hotel Admiral, C. Sundts gate 9, 5004 Bergen 390 55 23 64 00 cl.admiral@choice.no
Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport, Flyplassvegen 555, 5258 Blomsterdalen 400 56 10 00 00 cl.bergen.airport@choice.no
Comfort Hotel Holberg, Strandgaten 190, 5004 Bergen 294 55 30 42 00 co.holberg@choice.no
Det Hanseatiske Hotel, Finnegaarden 2A, 5003 Bergen 80 55 30 48 00 hotellbooking@finnegaarden.no
Eivindvik Fjordhotell, Eivindvikvegen 1082, 5966 Eivindvik 46 57 78 43 10 post@eivindvik-fjordhotell.no
First Hotel Marin, Rosenkrantzgaten 8, 5003 Bergen 319 53 05 15 00 booking.marin@firsthotels.no
Fjordslottet Hotell & Bad, Fotlandsvåg, 5283 Fotlandsvåg 120 56 39 50 90 fjordslottet@fjordslottet.no
Grand Terminus, Zander Kaaes gate 6, 5015 Bergen 250 55 21 25 00 booking@ght.no
Hotell Lune Huler, Fjellangersvingane 8, 5955 Lindås 40 926 37 502 post@lunehuler.no
Hotel Park, Harald Hårfagres gate 35, 5007 Bergen 62 55 54 44 00 booking@parkhotel.no
Incity Hotel & Apartments, Øvre Ole Bulls plass 3, 5012 Bergen 120 55 23 16 13 booking@incity.no
Jacobs Apartments, Kong Oscars gate 44, 5017 Bergen 44 55 54 41 60 post@jacobsbergen.no
Klosterhagen Hotell, Strangehagen 2, 5011 Bergen 29 53 00 22 00 post@klosterhagenhotell.no
P-Hotels Bergen, Vestre Torggate 9, 5015 Bergen 240 800 46 835 bergen@p-hotels.no
Panorama Konferansehotell, Forland, 5379 Steinsalnd 114 56 31 90 00 booking@panoramahotell.no
Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg, Sandsliåsen 50, 5254 Sandsli 239 55 98 00 00 q.bergen@choice.no
Radisson Blu Hotel Norge, Nedre Ole Bulls plass 4, 5012 Bergen 680 55 57 30 00 bgoza.servicemanager@radissonblu.com
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bryggen 5, 5003 Bergen 641 55 54 30 00 bgozh.servicemanager@radissonblu.com
Rica Hotel Bergen, Christies gate 5-7, 5015 Bergen 280 55 36 29 00 rica.hotel.bergen@rica.no
Sandviken Brygge Hotel, Sandviksveien 94, 5035 Bergen 82 55 39 61 00 info@sbhotel.no
Scandic Bergen Airport, Kokstadflaten 2, 5257 Kokstad 397 21 61 44 00 bergenairport@scandichotels.com
Scandic Bergen City, Håkonsgaten 2-7, 5015 Bergen 527 55 30 90 80 bergencity@scandichotels.com
Scandic Neptun, Valkendorfsgaten 8, 5012 Bergen 384 55 30 68 00 neptun@scandichotels.com
Scandic Strand, Strandkaien 2-4, 5013 Bergen 183 55 59 33 00 strand@scandichotels.com
Solstrand Hotel & Bad, Solstrandvegen 200, 5200 Os 261 56 57 11 00 hotel@solstrand.com
Steens Hotel, Parkveien 22, 5007 Bergen 45 55 30 88 88 post@steenshotel.no
Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, Kokstadvegen 3, 5257 Kokstad 500 55 92 00 00 bergen.airport@thonhotels.no
Thon Hotel Bergen Brygge, Bradbenken 3, 5003 Bergen 400 55 30 87 00 bergen.brygge@thonhotels.no
Thon Hotel Bristol, Torgallmenningen 11, 5014 Bergen 256 55 55 10 00 bristol.bergen@thonhotels.no
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz, Rosenkrantzgaten 7, 5003 Bergen 244 55 30 14 00 rosenkrantz@thonhotels.no
Westland Hotel, Kvalen 20, 5955 Lindås 172 56 34 21 00 post@westlandhotel.no
1. ORDINARY PRICES: (Breakfast incl.) This is ordinary 2. WEEKEND PRICES (breakfast incl.): Rates per person
prices for individual travellers per person in double room. per night in double room, include 1, 2, or 3 continuous
(Tour operators can ask for pricelist for groups.) overnight stays from Friday till Monday. Children under
3 years free in parent’s room (excl. breakfast). Children
H = Rooms for physically disable people between 3-15 NOK 100 in parent’s room. Limited number
H* = Only with assistance (because of steep aprons) of rooms available.
Restaurants
Book online
DID YOU KNOW?
ACCOMMODATION 59
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
nimofor
www.visitBergen.com more details
iderunt delenimus.
2. WEEKEND 3. SUMMER
1. ORDINARY PRICES 1.1.-15.5. 15.6.-31.8.
+ 1.9.-31.12.
per pers. Ekstra per pers. per pers.

www. from NOK from NOK from NOK from NOK from NOK from NOK
alverhotel.no H 950 650 250 950 650 Request.
augustin.no H* 970 585 300 970 585 655
basichotels.no H* 895/995** 498/548** 250 Request. Request. Request.
basichotels.no 895/995** 498/548** 250 Request. Request. Request.
basichotels.no 995** 547,50** 250 Open 1.6-31.8
hordaheimen.no 1195 695 300 975 595 675
bjornefjordengjestetun.no 1290 825 350 1090 675 675
citybox.no H* 400** 300** 150 350**
choice.no H* 2450 1325 300 1450 825 1325
choice.no H 890 495 250 890 495 495
choice.no H 980 590 250 980 590 590
choice.no H 780 440 200 780 440 440
dethanseatiskehotel.no H* 990 545 300 990 545 845
eivindvik-fjordhotell.no H 990 745 325 990 745 745
firsthotels.com H 1095 648 300 1095 648 648
fjordslottet.no H 950 475 250 950 475 475
ght.no H* 970 585 300 970 585 655
lunehuler.no H* 1095 650 200
hotelpark.no 990 595 250 890 545 545
incity.no 1190 745 250 1190 745 895
jacobsbergen.no 1060** 560** 210 1060** 560** 560**
klosterhagenhotell.no 990 645 300 990 645 Request.
p-hotels.com H* 895 548 300 695 447,5 -
panoramahotell.no
choice.no H 1630 915 200 880 540 640
radissonblu.com/hotelnorge-bergen H 1495 747,5 400 1295 647,5 638/797,50
radissonblu.com/royalhotel-bergen H 1495 747,5 400 1295 647,5 638/797,5
rica.no/bergen H* 1695 973 250 1145 698 698
sbhotel.no 895 595 300 795 495 550
scandichotels.no H 840 520 200 840 540 540
scandichotels.no 840 520 200 840 540 520
solstrand.com H 1690 1340 390 1690 1340 990
steenshotel.no 1050 725
thonhotels.no/bergenairport H 985 550 200 895 550 550
thonhotels.no/bergenbrygge 725 498 300 725 498 498
thonhotels.no/bristolbergen H 895 548 200 895 548 548
thonhotels.no/rosenkrantz 895 548 300 895 548 548
westlandhotel.no H* 950 650 200 950 650 550
3. SUMMER PRICES (breakfast incl.): Rates per person ** Breakfast not included
in double room. Booking 48 hours prior to arrival.
Children under 3 years free in parent’s room (excl.
breakfast). Children 3-15 NOK 100 in parent’s room.
Limited number of rooms available. Single supplement
– please contact each hotel.
60 ACCOMMODATION Pricelist others
Prices are stated as ‘from’ prices in NOK
GUEST HOUSES | YOUTH HOSTELS | PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Dist
from
city No. of
centre beds (+47) E-mail / www.
Bergen Vandrerhjem Montana, Johan Blyttsvei 30, 5096 Bergen 5 267 55 20 80 70 bergen.montana@hihostels.no / montana.no
Bergen YMCA Hostel, Nedre Korskirkeallmenningen 4, 5017 Bergen 0 156 55 60 60 55 booking@bergenhostel.no / bergenhostel.com
BIOLOGEN Herdla, Laxeneset, 5315 Herdla 40 26 56 15 08 45 post@biologenherdla.no / gjestehuset.no
Gulen Dive Resort, Glosvikveien 134, 5960 Dalsøyra 90 22 57 78 40 20 booking@gulendiveresport.com / gulendiveresort.com
Gullaksen Gjestehus, Olav Kyrres gate 32, 5015 Bergen 0 9 55 96 43 73 gullaks@c2i.net / gullaksen.gjestehus.no
Intermission Hostel, Kalfarveien 8, 5018 Bergen 0 36 55 30 04 00 post@intermissionhostel.no / intermissionhostel.no
Klosterhaugen 15 Gjestehus, Klosterhaugen 15, 5004 Bergen 0 4 986 59 765 klosterhaugen15@gmail.com /kristian.stangebye.googlepages.com
Marken Gjestehus, Kong Oscars gate 45, 5017 Bergen 0 73 55 31 44 04 post@marken-gjestehus.no / marken-gjestehus.no
No 17 Grønnestølen Gaard, Grønnestølsveien 17, 5073 Bergen 3,8 14 905 50 448 kontakt@no17.biz / no17.biz
Riplegården sommerpensjon, Willy Valentinsvei 4b/c, 5161 Laksevåg 4 16 913 17 559 tasommer54@gmail.com / riplegaarden-sommerpensjon.no
Skansen Pensjonat, Vetrlidsallmenningen 29, 5014 Bergen 0 14 55 31 90 80 post@skansen-pensjonat.no / skansen-pensjonat.no
Skuteviken Gjestehus, Skutevikens Smalgang 11, 5032 Bergen 0 9 934 67 163 solveig_rongved@hotmail.com
Stordalen Fjellstove 78 60 56 36 62 05 booking@stordalenfjellstove.no
To Søstre Gjestehus, Nedre Stølen 4c, 5003 Bergen 0 12 930 66 046 booking@tosostre.no / tosostre.no
Unneland Rooms, Unnelandsvegen 252, 5268 Haukeland 20 16 934 33 317 jarleviken@c2i.net
Private Accommodation - Ask in the Tourist Information 55 55 20 00
APARTMENTS | ROOMS | CABINS

Alexanders Apartment, Badstustredet 2b, 5016 Bergen 0 951 10 902 alexander@marken.bergen.no
Alvehuset Nordnes, Strangehagesmauet 10, 5011 Bergen 0 6 467 88 912 alvehuset@gmail.com / alvehuset.no
Amunds Apartment, Verftsbakken 1, 5011 Bergen 0 12 970 94 593 aa@strangehagen.no / strangehagen.no
Annekset i Hanevik, Hanevik, 5307 Ask 27 10 924 52 177 annex@hanevik.no / hanevik.no

Apartments Skansen, Nedre Blekevei 6, 5003 Bergen 0 14 412 01 780 gugr@statoil.com
Bjørkheim Kro og Motell, Bjørkheim 5, 5652 Årland 42 44 56 58 77 40 post@bjorkheim.no / bjorkheim.no
Bryggen Panorama Suites, Nedre Korskirkeallmenningen 2, 5017 Bergen 0 11 55 60 60 55 booking@bryggenpanorama.no / bryggenpanorama.no
City Apartment Hotel, Christies gate 14, 5015 Bergen 0 60 55 55 87 77 info@city-apartment.no / city-apartment.no
Det Lille Hus, Lille Markevei 24, 5005 Bergen 0 6 934 11 635 littlehouse@online.no / littlehousebergen.com
Fanafjorden Hytteutleie, Krokeideveien 264, 5244 Faba 20 20 55 91 73 01 fanafjor@online.no / fanafjorden.no

Fjordside Lodge, Steinestøvegen 745, 5108 Hordvik 18 10 992 55 241 post@fjordside.no / fjordside.no
Hannas Place, Rosesmauet 8, 5036 Bergen 0 8 932 44 944 hannas_place@hotmail.com / hannasplace.com
Harbour Apartments, Sandviksboder 9-10, 5035 Bergen 2 55 30 21 70 booking@harbourapartments.no / harbourapartments.no
Kjellersmauet Apartments, Kjellersmauet 22, 5011 Bergen 0 9 905 23 433 kj-gj@online.no / gjestehuset.com
Knøsen Apartment, Knøsesmauet 38, 5011 Bergen 0 2 907 02 292 gt@norskrock.no
Nautnes Fiskevær, Nautnes, 5336 Tjeldstø 60 100 56 38 90 08 nautnes@nautnes.com / nautnes.com
Nicoll AS Damsgårdsveien 41, Damsgårdsveien 41, 5058 Bergen 2 5 924 02 244 msgravdal@yahoo.no / nicoll.no
Nicoll AS Ulriksdal 1, Ulriksdal 1, 5009 Bergen 3 5 924 02 244 msgravdal@yahoo.no / nicoll.no
Olavs Apartment, Kjellersmauet 14, 5011 Bergen 0 957 79 506 booking@sleepinginbergen.com
Skjerping Gård, 5282 Lonevåg 40 18 56 39 02 91 info@skjerping.no / skjerping.net
Sotra Rorbusenter, Spildepollen, 5381 Glesvær 30 64 56 31 79 76 post@rorbusenter.no / rorbusenter.no
Villa Skansen, Claus Fastingsgate 8, 5031 Bergen 0 4 412 01 780 gugr@statoil.com
Restaurants
Book online
DID YOU KNOW?
ACCOMMODATION 61
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
nimofor
www.visitBergen.com more details
iderunt delenimus.
SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM PER PERS.
Shared Private Shared Private With B = Breakfast

shower/bath shower/bath shower/bath shower/bath several beds Extra beds K = Kitchen Period
510/670 325/425 230/290 - Incl. 02.01 - 22.12
550 400/475 190/320 B All year
810 550 150 K All year
850 900 All year
490 300 325 K All year
190 B/K 15.06 - 10.08
525/550 695/705 305/325 395/405 210/275 150 B 120/K All year

420 275 375 225 150 K 01.05 - 30.09
450 300 150 K All year
450 400 500 50-250 B All year
600 500/550 200 K All year
690 590 B All year
790 1190 545 845 300 B/K All year
400 650 325 K All year
Request Request K All year
SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM PER PERS.
Per night from 1600 - 2000 100 K All year

600 350 300 100 All year
Apartments from 600 per pers. per night
2 fully equipped houses 850 - 1150 K All year
600 - 1800 K All year
660 495 Apartment 1045 B 95/K All year
2 suites, 60 and 100 m2, high standard 2250-3750 250 K All year
700 450 350 K All year

Apartment 900-1200
5 cabins with high level of standard 920-1200 K All year
Apartments 1400 - 2000 per night. Also rooms for rent K All year
Fully equipped apartments 1390- 3200 K All year

350/800 400/1200 K All year
Apartment 2 pers.from 850 per night. Apartment 4 pers. from 1300 per night K All year
Apartment 1800 K 15.06 - 15.08
Apartment 1700 K 15.06 - 15.08
800-1000 150-200 K All year
Price from 700-900 K All year
Apartments for 6-10 pers. - From 1600 - 2000 per apartment per night 100 K All year
Per night from 800 - 1400 K All year

62 ACCOMMODATION Pricelist camping
PRICES CAMPING 2013
Dist. No. of Price per No. of Price per Price per

E-MAIL from cabins/ cabin caravans/ tent caravan
(+47) www. city centre rooms from - to tents from from Period
Bergen Camping Park AS 55 24 88 08 post@bcp.no 15 29/14 600-1050 50 150-150 180-240 All year
Travparkvegen 65, 5011 Breistein bcp.no
Bratland Camping 55 10 13 38 post@bratlandcamping.no 16 29/8 450-1320 80 120 170-240 01.05 - 15.09
Brattlandsveien 6, 5268 Haukeland 926 15 200 bratlandcamping.no
Bruvoll camping & hytter 909 25 035 jkonglev@online.no 40 9 450-100 25 130 200 All year
Hundvinsveien 10, 5956 Hundvin bruvoll-camping.no
Grimen Motell & Camping 55 10 25 90 booking@grimencamping.no 14 6 490-870 40 120-200 195-265 All year
Hardangervegen 265, 5226 Nesttun grimencamping.no
Lone Camping AS 55 39 29 60 booking@lonecamping.no 19 28/12 475-1300 200 130 195 03.01 - 22.03
Hardangervegen 697, 5268 Haukeland lonecamping.no 02.04 - 20.12
Midttun Motell og Camping 55 10 39 00 midtmot@online.no 11 6/32 490-900 15/20 170 210-250 All year
Midttunheia 3, 5224 Nesttun mmcamp.no
Skogtun Motell og Camping 56 33 48 66 helgnils@online.no 25 8 350-700 50 130 130-160 All year
Skogtunvegen 19, 5357 Fjell skogtun-camping.no
Lone Camping is situated

beside the RV 580 road, 19
Sotra Rorbusenter
Sotra Rorbusenter, south-west on the
km from Bergen city centre. island of Sotra, is situated in a sheltered,
With a total area of almost picturesque bay with great fishing right on
9 acres and 200 pitches Hardangerveien 697 the doorstep. About 35 minutes’ drive from
for camper vans, caravans NO-5268 Haukeland Bergen. Eleven traditional fishermen’s-
and tents, it is the biggest Tel.: (+47) 55 39 29 60 style ‘rorbu’ apartments to let. Reception/kiosk where you can buy
Fax: (+47) 55 39 29 79 snacks, refreshments etc. and fishing equipment. Deep-sea fishing
campsite in Bergen. Cabins trips are available, with a skipper included.
booking@lonecamping.no
and apartments for let. lonecamping.no
Spildepollen, NO-5381 Glesvær – Tel. (+47) 56 31 79 76 – post@rorbusenter.com – rorbusenter.com
FOR CAMPER VANS:

PARKING: CAMPING GAS: GASS SERVICE A.S, Kanalveien 11, Minde.
During summer next to Bergenshallen. (+47) 55 20 83 40. Gas bottles, also fuel. www.gasservice.no
EMPTYING OF CAMPER VAN TOILETS: Open: Mon.–Fri.: 7.30 –16 Thurs. to 19, Sat.: 10 –14
Bergen Camping Park, Breistein in Åsane and at Midttun STATOIL petrol stations change gas bottles of all sizes.
and Grimen Campin, near Nesttun on rv. 580.
CAMPER VAN HIRE AND REPAIRS
Bergen Caravan. (+47) 55 39 17 00. www.bergen-caravan.no
Map index MAPS 63
See map next page
HOTELS InCity Hotel & Apartments (D5)

Augustin Hotel (C5) Jacobs Apartments & Hotel (D4)
Basic Hotel Bergen (D5) Klosterhagen Hotel (C5)
Basic Hotel Marken (D5) P-Hotels Bergen (D5)
Basic Hotell Victoria (D4) Radisson BLU Hotel Norge (D5)
Best Western Hotel Hordaheimen (C5) Radisson BLU Royal Hotel (C4)
Citybox (E5) Rica Hotel Bergen (D5)
Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret (C4) Scandic Bergen City (D5)
Clarion Hotel Admiral (C5) Scandic Neptun (D5)
Comfort Hotel Holberg (C5) Scandic Strand (D4)
Det Hanseatiske Hotel (D4) Steens Hotel (E5)
First Hotel Marin (D4) Thon Hotel Bergen Brygge (C4)
Grand Hotel Terminus (E4) Thon Hotel Bristol (D5)
Hotel Park (E5) Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz (C4)
MAIN ATTRACTIONS 20 Art Museums of Bergen –

Stenersen Collection
Tourist Information 21 Bergen Contemporary Art Centre: Bergen
1 Norwegian Fisheries Museum/ Kunsthall
Sandviksboder 22 Art Museums of Bergen –
Coastal Culture Centre Rasmus Meyer Collection
2 Haakon’s Hall – 13th century Royal 23 Art Museums of Bergen – Lysverket
Ceremonial Hall 24 Grieg Hall – cultural and congress centre
Rosenkrantz Tower – 16th century 25 Johanneskirken – St. John‘s Church
2a Bergenhus Fortress Museum 26 Museum of Natural History.
3 St. Mary’s Church – 12th century. Closed Botanical Garden
4 Schøtstuene – old Hanseatic assembly 27 Museum of Cultural History
rooms 28 Maritime Museum
5 Bryggens Museum/Meeting Point 29 VilVite, Bergen Science Centre
Bryggen – archaeological museum
6 Hanseatic Museum. TRANSPORT
Starting point for Bergens-Expressen B Departure point for tours by traditional
7 Funicular up Mount Fløyen boats (C4)
Fløyen – mountain vantage point C Strandkai terminal. Express boats for
Restaurant, café Sognefjord and Nordfjord
8 Market for fish, flowers, fruit, vegetables Express boats for Haugesund, Stavanger,
and souvenirs Hardangerfjord and Sunnhordland (D5)
9 Korskirken. 17th century church D Sightseeing boats. Marina (D4)
10 School Museum/Holberg Museum E Express boat for Askøy (D6)
11 The Cathedral. 12th and 13th century F Norwegian Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten)
12 Leprosy Museum. St. Jørgen’s Church for North Norway (D6)
13 Starting point for sightseeing buses Passenger ferry for Denmark
14 Buekorps Museum G Central Bus Station (E4)
15 Nykirken – early 18th century church H Railway Station (E4)
16 Bergen Aquarium I Airport bus
17 USF Verftet – music & arts venue J Cruiseship port
18 The Theatre – from 1909
19 Art Museums of Bergen: West Norway
Museum of Decorative Art

Flø
B C E39
D
64 MAPS
Fjell
ve
Fjellv
eien
ien gen
Mulesvin ei
Chr
is t in a mv
Øvre H
e egå r eK
ord
sv len rd
Chr
n
ei istin N
Fj
He len egå
Mulen Fløydalen
ell
rd
ve
Tip
Breistølen pe
ien
i Form Fo tu
ans rm Fløysvingene
an
3
veien
ve ns Per
i sen
Mulebakken
v ei
Norsk
Gute bak Vindeggen
nbe
rgsv ken
Lærerakademi Mule- N
smauet eien Hestebe rgveien
Ki
s v e i Aad Gjelles gate

rk
kram
eg
Soph rei
Ek Ekrebakken us P
B
st
at
re ihls g øv
ate eie Fløyveien
en
4 S Gørbitz gate gat Lagdegårdsen

Tarta
rgate
n
and en
Martin Vahls gate

viksve sykehjem n Sk eien
en
San ien Fjellveien F je

ll v ie ansemyrv
Sandviks kirken Gjeb
at
d vik g le Pe n
n
sto s
rd
Elvegate
ders
an
smauet
rge øns
Rose-
Brannst. Skanselien bakken

rm
t g gate
Lagde
å
Johan Absalon Beyers gate Kroh Skanse

Ga
Mohrs gate
neng
s gaten
Sandviken sgt.
gt.
Kystkultursenter 585 Edvardsens gate Krohnengen Claus Fasting
Skansen ie n
gt.
Skanse
F je
Nils Klims
barnaskole F je ll
Fløygaten
s gate
Norges Ladeg ll ie n
a h l
Ole Eides
Fiskerimuseum år . D Proms gate
Prof te Bratt
1 jolds ga
gate
Repslag
Roth
Tordensk
ds
te
ergaten ds ga kebakken
ergelan
ga
Søndre Blekeveien Ble
n
SJØG A
au
ten
n
gen k W keveie Ve
te
Hans Hauige
sga nr i sma
ue t eNBele
Øv.Fjellsm Bispengsgaten
en
s gate e r Fjellgaten tlids v.
yers
n
Rothaugen sen
egat H Øv dre B.
Langveien allm Bernh.Mem
le
as
Stø
ud.skole . . Nd.Fjells
viksveien k j.bk m. 10
r
d ak
er
ad S a n B Steinkjellergaten Ste in k
regaten Domkirken
Lille Øv
st
egård Nye
s
st. Christi Krybbe
ivesm.
te
L
7
TE
Fo
N viksv. Lamberts vei ga K. W skole 11
26
We
N.Skute 4
Korsk
n s n olai- 6
ie le Nik 2 Oscars
V e t r Hanseat. H.
e n ø
Niko
k
Bøk er
4
sv St
sen
le
e et N K o n g
ibe
t au 3
e ik
es
e sm
TE 26 Basic H.
S.K
u v r
Finn
a te d
smau
Sm Ne GA
rgspl.-
berg
Sku
Dom
4 lg
irkeal
la
ens Victoria u
Sko
lidsa
Lodin
e
ikirk
et
egård
ik .
Skuteviken te v H E - Thon H. g
9 i r jer
sm.
-
k
k u R n tz t H.K
ØV
stre
S Rosenkrantz kra e
lmenning
d
ke
ealm
Korskirken tre et
sgate
4 n- First H.
ga
llm.
Kroken ose os
det
Lepp
k d
ten
R
Eng
S tre
Ho
Sverreborg Mariakirken Marin e n rgt. Ø.
enn
P 6 os elg
e
n
de gt.
ll
Hanseatisk Sk
3
elgå
s g.
Bryggen TO nk V. eh
All
inge
Museum Ba
en
Bergenhus Museum Bryggen
rde
Dr C vne
R
. Rådhus-
Festningsmuseum WC R allm e n
eg lar kon en
Raddisson
n
G Vågs
n
585 5 plassen
gs ion to
2A BLU H. D ET 8
Ha
Bergenhus as
en
Th
all H ret
Sa
ari
on
EN
at
E16 I
m .
ch ggen The Fish

nd
dg
Br H.B G 13
en
a market n
YG Z
br
a
Br ygge erge bry tr
nin
Xh
og
E39 ad n n BR all
en ås
I
ibi
at
g.
Sm
aten
OL
be
rgh
tio
nk N t
ttsg To
n
Rosenkranz- en
ten
Ga
E
AV
lo I
o
S B WC e ga
lle
tårnet n B
KA verhu N
s
Bonterab
kaie us
rie
gge C
ND Klø TE
dh
t
2
To
P Dre Rå gt
.
gate
A
rg
us
J TR l WCDGA vh
Fo
all
Håkonshallen tar
Vågen S
r-
n
KY
m
e h N S
585 nk da ten
ns
dbe llen RA
Su
en
Wa ga
Bra
RR
nd
ST
tun
nin
t i a n Mi ch els e
n
dre
t
. Tårn- eie .
nH
55
en
lario iral ev n H l Ne ss
ge
5 plass
ark Tho risto
n
C la
aien
Beffe
dm te rfs- sp a
n
g s k A g . a n d o M B
Festn
in
t s Valkeic r e Bull R
J n nd ternn H nd v
Mu
aie Scaptun Ø Ole

Su t Wesim ien B
To
Ve
J rgk e Ne 14 P rkeve
rall
Jo
Hen
rgg
Va sma
Alt
C. Beosrdahe aten
ite
lbe
en
sk ue
me
hn
Øs nning
at
M
ona
n
neb
. H g
ele t
un H M
kai
H tin
Kloste
-
tre en
s d
ri s
ke
ysm
gt.
lv-
u n
18
ns
bry Aug Stra Vas

ke
5
Ch
Sm
run
aue
gg
257
ien Den Nationale
Cort Pietll-
en
rgara estre M
smau
keve
t
eg
ør
n M ar Scene te
olt
e 0 n
sg
e e
J odka
ie n
ka
i
27
0 Li ll
27 ge ga
Sk
sjen
V
En
arg.
Tollb ke ns B
Kjell
ate
Ho men
kir erg an
all
Kal m
Sig
olb ett
lbe nin
Sv
y
Cla
r
J
ersm
N Bjørgvinn .H t e
um
urd
H
Kloste
s
err
rgs ge
Klo
us
v.g.skole
ten Ne no
M
es
te
- n
P
Frim
ura
aue
ag
ga ga Ki
rgate
Munkelivsg
ien Hå
n
ts eve lls en
llm.
us
t
ann
n d r k u e t v o r g 1
Te
en
n
Nykirken u ma
C. S
a s Be 27 ga cand l
sg
at M ters n
Klos
ate
ke te ic
Jon
re
S ote
at e
Ba
g .
Mu sm
k
15 t
Kn ø
d k
an Y e
au bek trede
t ba Sv
H
rfo
n
rga
at e ieSentral-
S t r gaten - s
ss e
ts g e n Klosterhagen et k- Hans err

Sko
und ei
d
s
badet
ten
55
me
Hotel es
mau
C.S nd
ev St.
ttes
n
Stra
Ba
e ie 5 R
Na
ga
Ko
g
et
v u
ge
alen
es n
n e egge
te
od- Ha en ate
lgå
Torbningen dn n Sydn le
n Nor gate teg
v i sma G A
H
esk
rde
e
Slib
t n k
N
e s
k.
a Nø
e n ue
allm ergs ak
n
ge g
.bk.
ftb
b r
Ø
er
t k s b
n
F re d r i
nd e j
Nøste
a te
e
Marg
te V en ef
Galg
S
ra ga ga t
eg
ds n Verft fts
TE
St eie Syd
Drag
t
es
øst
areta
an sv en E
eN
n
em
Ver
ne
n
r rg Nøstebukten
ke
a
de
d
Georgenes
stred
i
ml
d s p o
T or rdne Fredriksberg e
bo
Ga
e n N N o G
T
k 0
es
ar
et
27 Nordnes
EN
Juss-bygget
ø
No
dn
sp 17 n
st
ne P veie
No No
rdn
pe
Abe
rd skole iks
tev
ep
es
Havforskning
ls
USF-Verftet
es la n
Jek P
Kl
ev Om ale
Høgskolen i
b
gat
Inst.
akk
d
til
F
in
en n
Bergen, AHS P
Nordnes
e
Tronbo
ha en erm
åt
e
jeb
n
et
as
vn og
Be rut
Akvariet
ss
g
rti
Sydnes
Pa
rg
Hu
16
R-
BN
6
Nordnes sjøbad Bergen Light Rail AutoPASS J
Public Building Hotel
Jekteviken
0 300 m Puddefjord
B ©AdachiMap
C D
n
øy i ke Nu
ba s ve ak bbe
Irgen
nev
eien E Ole
Ir gen
s vei
Fllevueb
Be
bak
ken
Kjerringen Ole Br
Fløyen ien ei
ien da ls v
e
E IEN en MAPS 65 dalikkve
øy
fjellet
Fjellve e V a kk
K alv LS eb ien
WC Fl le E DA bb
7 Ga
m V Nu
lie
n K AL
n
r
ie
fa
Kalfaret
ve
en
ite
l
rvei
Ka
re lfa
Be
Øv ien Ka
NIT a rve
n K alf
Skansemyren
eie en
arli
llv Kalf
Idrettsplass
ka nsem
yrv eien Fje Øvre 3
re S lien
Nod lfar
yrveie
n Skansemyren rd
en Ka Ka a rve
ien
sem lf et
Skan
å g
lsen jer
g
nne
re
. skjø rsb
d
gårdsv For 585 eie

En
Endre S
n
els e
n Kalfaret
Forskjønn
.
bk
egårds N
ien
en Endr Helikopter
vei et IE Atførigsinst.
Fjell Leit VE landingsplass
ve
r
R lfa
L FA Ka
KA Assistent-
E3
telien kk
en kirkegården
Store Tonningsneset
9
ei ba s g. te Byporten
esv ive
S k St.Jø
rgen ga Å
app ars
R.N
C SA
E.Po
Os
c
Lungegårdsvann
ordra
D.Kro
Mø
N
ng Terminus
Grand ods EV
ntop
Jaco .
e
llen
Ko gat jeg
ks g
EI
hns g
lpl. aas Lijn

Nygårdstangen
pidan
bs H
sm
Asy K
t.
r
n de
als
t.
Fylkesmannen i
.
585 Ze
EN
s gt.
ate Jernbanest. Hordaland
end
g
Basic H.
Lepramuseet
12 H Railway st. t e n Lungegå
rdskaie
n
Tverrgt.
aten
Grønnesm.
Møll
Marken a
. WC K aig
sgt
ulf
Marken
GjestehusMarke
n I P ByGarasjen 4
ien
Nyg
esm.
WC Bussterninalen
ST
Brannstasjon
n
Parking for
Bads
sve
gate
lle
ate vo
Grønn
Bergen bus and truck

ne
RØ
sg Bibliotek Storsenter G
n
P.M
en Grøn
t
nse
ckels
ala
ust
otz
M a s gt.
G ER V VEI EN E16
EN
rk
MG
e sm.
r.
f
FJ Ø S AkaN
nd
eld
Ha
Mowin
AT
estr
Rå
e Str
e
ien
le
dh
G V.Strøm
AT
ømk u
Rådhus
AI E16
s
aien
øl
Kla
us
Maritime
Florida M
ga
K
s
LegeSkole
EN
Agne
ten
LAR vakt Høgskolen sg

Lyd
Lille S E3 jø r n
23 TE Videreågende i Bergen Asb
5
GA
St.Jacobs 9
er
kirke H IL L
Skole
Jona
58
Lungegårdsvann ES G Høgskolen i
Sag
m
gate ATE Bergen, AI at

eu
Hansens Ny sg
s Reins
iel
Borgem
us
Dan oe s
ens
CH
NYG e
24
M
Hans
Å Florida Ny nM A
Fe
22 rge
t
E16 åg
RI
sykehjem
Ar
gat
ø
stp
llé Grieghallen J
SG A TE N rds
R
gate
A Zinken Hopps
ST
ester
en
las
D
21 L E S P GriegPark 256 N YG Å R bro
DS
s
e
er
rg
ST
se
en
Tanks ga
ey Bruns gate
IE
Be
n
l. Johannes FJØ
gate
GA
M L sp TE
S
us I
RØ
HGrieg- ieg N N
Platous
ox
TE
m r Cityb ten
20 S akademiet
GA
as E.G
RE
gate Jan Solh eim s

R A ga kels ebakken 256 582
MG
kke Foss Win

te
te R
on rge ga SG
Se
Solheimsvike
Ha
TE
S
I gate
iss No ns 19 LA
ns
gt
ad H. l Brun D kels n
AT
ie
ÅR Wi n
Ho
U s gate ve
BL ordah M e l tz e r ds
lm
GA
He
YG
N s Relfagbygget
s k gr
EN
eri
bo
. Fo Høyteknologi-
ten
rm
aH n N Fred ga
es
TE
Ric erge senteret
så
A ll é
ten
an
en
ga
erelv B E16
Dam
Fo
te
St. Paul Allégat en H.Park

Nyågrdsparken 5
ss
skole
a t e Bergen. eien te
ga
n ga
Ke
Vektertorget sg Parkv
te 29
Pr ers
Ve
te
e en r a l d H å r f a r g r e Steen H.
ys
a ns
of gt
sg Ha
s
rg
Nygårdshøyden e
tre
A
Be ino
ote
ls
e rg hl VILVITE
H
n . ø
K rge l H nb Krohnviken
T
P-H ten n rm Bergen Vitensenter
IC
org
Be rave
a . T se ss
en Pa rk ve ie sg
ate n
sg asic Hen aten Ro
Ol
ga
Hulen
M
e pla ie
ds
on te en
Th
gat Mus
av
ga ve
ten
åk
B erg sg
B hr ges Student- ei ste
ds
s
Lan 26
Ry
o sentret ien sv ns an Nansen-

ga
B n ve r en
Rye
H
2
25 en ve gå
es
te of.
2
te
Villa senteret
58
ss Naturhistoriske ei a
Olav at
27
a Pr Møhlenpris
sg pla elh s
v
Wo
es samlinger age gt. m rg
Furubakken
e rg dn h s te W Idrettsplass
Da
Hå
Sy k le
lffs
nb nis rie ga
e
ots
kon
ate ota J.F s

se 27 Møhlenpris
hm
Ze
Johannes
St
g B orm
Wo
Sh
Ro ins
ga
orm
tlit
en kirke St te g
et
ga
ste ga ko
Bø
Kulturhistoriske
W
te
elig
zg
lf f s
ug
te
Øy
sg
-S
es
a
Sy
samlinger
sp
sh
ate
eiven ate
Tu
ate dre
s
dn
se
gat
e
ate
len
las
dn g
sg Søn
llin
.p
ns h te
28
ls
s
Sy mø a
l.
se Sydneshaugen len Møhlenpris

ten
sg
gs
sg
a Aa skole Sjøfarts- or r øh
Th Bø skole
ga
dne ar
ga
Br
Vin
Iv m
museum or
te
ed
te
Th
jes
g at e l
St
su
ala
n
ub
et
Dokke n Industri- Ko en
m
e
veien ark
sg
en Li
ark
nd
hus
kk m te TE
ate
J e
als O. s gat
e
b a Dok ken
ga u
n
n
GA
iks n
ed
ds
ken lie ie
v Dokkebak Br oc
h
sl
55
n
Jekte Br chs ate r og
Bro S
rdg n
gå Sk im
272 St. Markus
5
or g N ed re a as ga t e Fjo kaie
ris s O HN kirke
S olh
e
n p
m KR ie
n
Da
hle n
O. J. Mø eie ve
eien L ftv og
Dokken g ård
sv
H AE te
Lo
re
Sk
ms IC ga No
rd
n Da M sti
es
sk aie Ru
Frie
len
2
O lav
dlie
n 6
kaie
n
J 58 ran ien ien
jærs St imsl
en
sk v ei dl lhe
kke ri s ran So
Do np St
de
G yl
J ien
ve
e n p ris Gyldenpris
ei en n
d sv yl
d
ien ve
ie
går ve npris
den s ris
G
hns gate np ylde

am Kro yl d e G
D M . eie n G
sv
2
ie n nd
58
rrve
Tve
lu
E en
F
Ny
øli
nb
de 555
Fly
66 ACCOMMODATION Book online
www.visitBergen.com
88 comfortable rooms in the heart of Bergen 45 comfortable rooms in beautiful surroundings
A homely hotel
Since 1918!
With nature as it’s
nearest neighbour
for most people!
C. Sundtsgt. 18 • 5004 Bergen • Norway Sandviksveien 94 • 5035 Bergen • Norway

www.hordaheimen.no • Tel.: +47 55 33 50 00 • Fax.: +47 55 23 49 50 Tel.: +47 55 39 61 00 • Fax.: +47 55 39 61 01 • www.sbhotel.no
First Hotel marin

: ElEgant hotEl at BryggEn : FitnEss cEntrE, sauna, turkish
: 152 uniquE and spacious rooms, Bath, solarium
somE with a harBour viEw : scandinavian kitchEn in BEyEr’En
: parking Bar & rEstaurant
rosEnkrantZgatEn 8 / +47 53 05 15 00 / Booking.marin @FirsthotEls.no / www.FirsthotEls.no /marin
HOTEL PARK
The
Thesimple
simplehotel in Bergen
bergen
Singlehotel
rooms from NOK 500
– a good place to be
in Bergen
Double rooms from NOK 700 (+47) 55 54 44 00
Family rooms from NOK 1200 booking@hotelpark.no
snedig.no
Online booking
Online booking www.hotelpark.no

Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
ACCOMMODATION 67
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Welcome
www.open.no
harbour
apartments to a room with a view!
• Very modern
• Fantastic sea views
Price per person
• 15- min. walk to the Fish Market from NOK
750,-
• All facilities
• 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-room apartments
• Big private quay / fully licensed
Tel +47 55 30 21 70
Fax +47harbour
55 30 21 71
apartments
booking@harbourapartments.no
harbour apartments
www.harbourapartments.no
Sandviksboder 9-10, 5035 Bergen, Norway
Food & Drink: www.planetbergen.no

www.visitBergen.com
FIVE UNIQUE HOTELS IN BERGEN:

Bergen’s most stylish hotel – in the heart of the Bryggen area!
Steeped in local history and built in the neo-Baroque style, the hotel has
an informal and stylish interior, and the staff do their utmost to make
you feel at home.
The Havnekontoret Hotel is the perfect choice for frequent travellers.
It has a breakfast buffet, and serves coffee/tea and waffles in the
afternoon and a light evening meal – all included in the price.
Tel.: +47 55 60 11 00 – E-mail: cc.havnekontoret@choice.no
The Clarion Hotel Admiral has the best location in Bergen and the city’s
best views of the harbour, Bryggen and Mount Fløyen.
Here, you can enjoy breakfast by the waterside, and an excellent meal
in Emely restaurant.
Tel.: +47 55 23 64 00 – E-mail: cl.admiral@choice.no
The Comfort Hotel Holberg is an efficient, urban and reasonably-priced

alternative in Bergen city centre. It also houses Chilli Bar & Restaurant,
which is famous for its delicious tapas.
Good shopping and attractions in the immediate vicinity.
Join us on www.facebook.com/comfortholberg
Tel.: +47 55 30 42 00 – E-mail: co.holberg@choice.no
The Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg is situated in rural surroundings 15

minutes from Bergen city centre and five minutes from Flesland Airport.
Elegant junior suites (35 sq. m), a bar, á la carte restaurant and a fantastic
wellbeing section. Children’s hotel all summer with a children’s menu,
playroom, fishing pond, rabbits in the garden, children’s cinema every
evening and, of course, free ice cream. Free parking.
Tel.: +47 55 98 00 00 – E-mail: booking.q.bergen@choice .no
The Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport is situated right beside the terminal
building at Flesland Airport. The hotel, which opened in 2007, has 200
attractive rooms, an excellent conference section with capacity for up
to 600 participants in plenary session, a restaurant, bar and wellbeing
section. This is the natural first choice for effective meetings just a
short distance from the airport.
Tel.: +47 56 10 00 00 – E-mail: cl.bergen.airport@choice.no

Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
ACCOMMODATION 69
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
EXPERIENCE MORE
STAY AT SCANDIC IN
BERGEN CITY CENTRE
Scandic Bergen City: + 47 55 30 90 80
Scandic Neptun: + 47 55 30 68 00
Scandic Strand: + 47 55 59 33 00
scandichotels.com
SCHN 578 - Annons_Bergen_EN.indd 1 2012-10-24 11:05
Treat yourself to
a great experience
– stay at Thon Hotels
For our best offers, visit thonhotels.com
Thon Hotel Bristol Tel. +47 55 55 10 00

bristol.bergen@thonhotels.no
Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Tel. +47 55 30 14 00
rosenkrantz@thonhotels.no
Thon Hotel Bergen Brygge Tel. +47 55 30 87 00
bergen.brygge@thonhotels.no
Thon Hotel Bergen Airport Tel. +47 55 92 00 00
bergen.airport@thonhotels.no
thonhotels.no
Foto: Bergen Tourist Board/Thor Westrebø

www.visitBergen.com
Indulge yourself with the best!

• Family room
• Crèche for younger children
• Centrally located close to places of interest,
events and shopping facilities
• Swimming pool*
• Turkish bath**
• Free internet access
* At the Radisson Blu Hotel Norge

** At the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
BRYGGEN
Radisson Blu Hotel Norge +47 55 57 30 00

FLØIBANEN
VÅGEN
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel +47 55 54 30 00

T
radissonblu.com
KE
AR
HM
FO
ST
RA
ND
FIS
T IN
KA
IEN
RIS
ST
RA
ND
U
GA
TO
TE
N
BERGEN
CATHEDRAL
137763 BGOZA Ad CB Bergenguide UK (135x88).indd 1 11/23/12 2:39 PM

N
GE
IN
LOW BuDGET
KO
NN
T
SG
ME
N
RE
G
LL
YR
centrally located in Bergen

OS
SG
A
MARKEN
210
RG
AV
TIE
CA
OL
TO
GJESTEHUS
RIS
RS
CH
From NOK
GT
KA
A GOOD NIGhTS SLEEP IG
AT
RAILWAY
We offer all types of rooms and dormitories, EN STATION
free use of kitchen. Bed linen/towels for hire. SMÅLUNGEREN
Kong Oscars gt 45 - 5017 Bergen

BOOKING (+47) 55 31 44 04
E-mail: post@marken-gjestehus.com
www.marken-gjestehus.com
EXPLORE BERGEN
See pages 34 – 37
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
ACCOMMODATION 71
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Accommodation in Bergen and the region
Online booking!
Hotel Guesthouse, Pension,

Right in the city center, at the airport Apartment and B&B
or in the surrounding region. Cozy and charming. Some offer breakfast.
From NOK 300 per person in dobule room From NOK 275 per person in dobule room
Camping and Cabins Hostel

Around the city center. Excellent for Affordable and easy. Meet people of all
fishing, hiking and boating. ages from all over the world.
From NOK 450 per cabin From NOK 150 per person in room with
several beds
See pricelist on p. 58-62

72 INFORMATION
Fjordsteam 2013
• Will take place in Bergen 1–4 August
• Popular celebration on sea and land
• Culture, nostalgia, vintage steamboats and
vehicles
• The harbour and city centre will be packed
with old steamships and vintage boats.
• Vintage boats and steamboats, steam-driven
vehicles, steam trains, vintage cars, fire
engines and buses etc.
• Music, cabaret, excursions
Foto: Tom T. Gräger
Visit www.fjordsteam.no
The Tall Ships Races 2014

Note the dates 24–27 July 2014!
For the fourth time, Bergen has the
honour of being an official host port and
organiser of The Tall Ships Races. Almost
100 of the biggest and most beautiful
sailing ships in the world will gather in
the harbour, Vågen, with more than 3,000
crew members from more than 30 nations
between the ages of 15 and 25. Everything
is set for an unforgettable celebration.
From previous events, it is estimated that
more than 500,000 people will visit over the course of four days.
The Tall Ship Races 2014 Bergen will be the year’s biggest cultural event in the Bergen
region. It will be part of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Norway’s Constitution.
The 100th anniversary of SS Statsraad Lehmkuhl will also be duly celebrated. Expect a city
teeming with life, crew parades, free music and entertainment at several venues, fireworks
and the chance to go on board some of the world’s most beautiful sailing ships. Tradition
and revitalisation will be key elements of the Tall Ships Races 2014 Bergen. We look forward
to welcoming ships, crews and the public to four unforgettable days in Bergen.
Follow the event at www.tallshipsbergen.no and

www.facebook.com/tallshipsbergen
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
TRANSPORT 73
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
“I’m just one of the guys

working the floor, but my
ride is more stylish than
the boss’s”
Bergen
Skjoldskiftet
Tøsdalskiftet (Os)
40 min
Leirvik
Føyno
Haugesund
Aksdal
22 min
from
NOK
Dusavik
Stavanger
99,-
4:30
4:30 4:30
4:30
Tjensvollkrysset
Sandnes
4:30
4:30 4:30 4:30
4:30
Luxury coach from

Sandnes/Stavanger via Haugesund to Bergen
• Early departures monday and friday
• Direct routes taking only 4.5 hours
• New ticket outlets: NSB Bergen, Stavanger and Sandnes
• Student / Senior discounts
• Tickets from NOK 99, - and purchased at bus4you.no
More info on bus4you.no
B4Y_Bergen-Guide-2013_135x180 2
ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen .com
07.12.12 14:13
ISLAND
nes
e
Kirk
74 TRANSPORT
Y
A
RW
O
N
FJORD
NORWAY
FINLAND
Bergen Oslo Stockholm
FAROE ISLAND
Copenhagen FJORD
NORWAY
London
SWEDEN
SHETLAND
HELSINKI
FRANKRIKE
SUMBURGH NORWAY
Flights: THE ORKNEY BERGEN
to Bergen Airport, Flesland OSLO STOCKHOLM
ISLANDS
SPANIA
From abroad:
KIRKWALL
PORTUGAL
STAVANGER
more than 30 destinations in
Europe and Japan GOTHENBURG
ABERDEEN
Within Norway: SCOTLAND HIRTSHALS

from about 20 destinations
EDINBURGH
DENMARK
The Coastal Steamer: NEWCASTLE COPENHAGEN
Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen
– daily
Ferry:
IRLAND
Hirtshals-Bergen (Fjord Line)
Train: ENGLAND
The Bergen Railway LONDON
Oslo-Bergen
Copenhagen-Gothenburg-Oslo
Bergen – easy to get to

FRANKRIKE
Bergen is accessible from all over Bergen has a ferry connection to and from
the Continent. Fjord Line sails to Denmark
the world. Fly direct to the city’s and the ferry docks within easy walking
cultural events and combine distance of the city centre.
them with the most beautiful Norway is ideal for round trips and most of
them include Bergen.
scenery Norway has to offer – If you bring your own car, all the roads
the Norwegian fjords. leading to Bergen run through a fantastic
landscape of fjords, mountains and
You can fly to Bergen direct from a waterfalls.
number of central destinations in Europe.
SPANIA
From the biggest transport hubs, such The Bergen Railway between Bergen
as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and Oslo has been ranked as one of the
London, Helsinki, Tokyo, Stockholm, greatest train journeys in the world.
PORTUGALReykjavik and Oslo, you only need to change
Many people take this train ride as part of
planes once to get here from other more Norway in a nutshell®, Norway’s biggest
distant cities. You can also fly direct to most and most popular round trip.
Norwegian towns and cities from Bergen. Modern express boats with panoramic
views take you up and down the coast and
In clear weather, Bergen and the fjords are up the famous fjords – which are included
a wonderful sight from the air – particularly on UNESCO’s World Heritage List of nature
if you fly along the coast. attractions.
TRANSPORT 75
Express bus services also operate in called “The World’s Most Beautiful Sea
virtually all directions. Enjoy the varied Voyage”, which sails all the way up to the
scenery on your way to Bergen. Russian border in the north. Spending a
few days in Bergen either before or after
Bergen is a turnaround port for the world- your trip is a must.
famous Hurtigruten coastal express, also
Airport
BERGEN AIRPORT, Flesland is 18 km south of the city on the RV 580 road.
www.avinor.no. See page 76-77.
Airlines – with direct flights to Bergen

AIRBALTIC – www.airbaltic.com
ATLANTIC AIRWAYS – www.atlantic.fo
BRITISH AIRWAYS – www.britishairways.com
FINNAIR – (+47) 810 01 100 – www.finnair.com
FLYBE – www.flybe.com
ICELANDAIR – (+47) 22 03 40 50 – www.icelandair.com
KLM/AIR FRANCE – (+47) 22 64 37 52 – www.klm.com
LUFTHANSA – (+47) 22 33 09 00 – www.lufthansa.com
NORWEGIAN – (+47) 815 21 815 – www.norwegian.com
SAS – (+47) 05400 – www.sas.no
WIDERØE – (+47) 810 01 200 – www.wideroe.no
WIZZAIR – (+47) 820 50 511 – www.wizzair.com
VUELING AIRLINES – www.vueling.com
International ferries
From Denmark: HIRTSHALS/ STAVANGER/BERGEN and vice versa. Docks at Jekteviken.
Several sailings weekly all year.
FJORD LINE, Jekteviken – (+47) 815 33 500 – www.fjordline.com.See page 79.
Fjord and coastal services

HURTIGRUTEN –sails north from Jekteviken – (+47) 810 03 030 – www.hurtigruten.com
HAUGESUND AND STAVANGER, FLAGGRUTEN: Express boats depart from the Strandkai Terminal
NORLED – (+47) 51 86 87 00 – www.norled.no. See page 27.
SUNNHORDLAND: Express boats depart from the Strandkai Terminal.
NORLED – (+47) 51 86 87 00 – www.norled.no. See page 27.
HARDANGER/ROSENDAL: RØDNE – express boats to Rosendal depart from the
Strandkai Terminal – (+47) 51 89 52 70 – www.rodne.no. See page 28. The Bergen Railway
SOGNEFJORD, SUNNFJORD AND NORDFJORD: Express boats depart from the Strandkai Terminal. and the Flåmsbanen
NORLED – (+47) 51 86 87 00 – www.norled.no. See page 27. Railway have been
ranked as some of
Trains/ the railway station the greatest train
Day and night trains to Oslo (Bergen Railway). Local trains. Left luggage service. Café. journeys in the
Timetables and booking: NSB – (+47) 815 00 888 – www.nsb.no. See page 81. world.
FLÅMSBANA – The Flåm Railway – (+47) 57 63 21 00 – www.visitflam.no. See page 117.

76 TRANSPORT
Reykjavik
Faeroe Islands
Orkney
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Newcastle
Manchester
London
DESTINATIONS
100 DAILY DEPARTURES
Barc
FLY DIRECT FROM BERGEN
Alicante
Murcia
Malaga
SEE COMPLETE LIST AT WWW.AVINOR.NO/BERGENDIREKTE

Madeira
Lanzarote
Tenerife
Las Palmas
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
TRANSPORT 77
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
BERGEN
Helsinki
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Riga
Billund Copenhagen
Gdansk
Hamburg Vilnius
Amsterdam Berlin Warsaw
n
Düsseldorf Krakow
Frankfurt
Paris
Salzburg
Nice Split
Dubrovnik Burgas
celona Roma
Mallorca
Santorini Dalaman
Rhodes Antalya
Chania
Heraklion Larnaca
Tel Aviv
Sharm el Sheik
Hurghada
Bergen Airport Flesland

78 TRANSPORT Transport to the attractions outside
the city centre – See map page 20
ALVØEN COUNTRY MANSION: Bus no. 42 from Olav Kyrresgate, direction west. 14
By car: Take road no. 555 direction Sotra. Then follow road no.197 southwards.
ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN: Bus no. 51 from Nordahl Brunsgate, direction south or from 12
the bus station.
By car: E39 southwards apprx. 5 km, then road. 580 to Birkelandskrysset. In the junction take road. 556 to Hjellestad
and follow the signs to Arboretet.
DAMSGÅRD COUNTRY MANSION: Bus no. 16 or 17 from Olav Kyrresgate, direction west. 5
By car: Take road 555 direction Sotra over the Puddefjorden bridge, turn right on road 582 just after the bridge.
FANTOFT STAVE CHURCH: Bergen Light Rail to Fantoft or Paradis. Fantoft: By Safari supermarked there is a sign 14
pointing to the Stave Church. Paradis: Walk up Birkelundsbakken hill to the parking lot on the left side. A small, steep path
leads to the Stave Church from there.
You can also take bus no 2 from Småstrandgaten to Birkelundstoppen, and walk down the hill Birkelundsbakken.
By car: Take road no. 582 direction Nesttun apprx. 5 km, turn left by the sign saying FANTOFT, or drive on to Paradis and turn
left up Birkelundsbakken.
OLD BERGEN: Buses no. 3, 4, 5, 6, 18, 39 in front of the Fish Market, at Festplassen or on Bryggen. 1
Get off by Nyhavnsveien, turn right and walk under the motor way.
By car: Take road no. 585 (E16/39) going north apprx. 3 km. Just after the tunnel turn right off the motor way (follow the sign
to Gamle Bergen).
GAMLEHAUGEN: Take bus no. 53, 60 or 67 to Fjøsangerkrysset junction, a few minutes walk from there. 6
By car:Take road no. E39 going south from the city centre apprx. 5 km. In the roundabout turn left towards Paradis.
HORDA MUSEUM: Bergen Light Rail to Nesttun, from there buses no. 60, 61 to Stend. 8
By car: Take road no. E39 apprx. 5 km, then road no. 580 to Lagunen, no. 546 (Fanavegen), then follow road no.170 to Stend.
LYSØEN ISLAND: Bergen Light Rail to Nesttun. Bus no. 21, 22, 54, 60, 61 or 67 from Nesttun Terminal to Lagunen. 11
Change to bus no. 62 to Buane Kai. From there take the boat across the fjord to Lysøen.
By car: Follow road E39 southwards , then road no. 580 to Lagunen . Turn left on road no. 546 signposted Fana towards
Fana Church, and drive over the Fana mountain to Sørestraumen. Follow the signs to Buena kai. From there take the boat
across the fjord to Lysøen.
NORWEGIAN KNITTING INDUSTRY MUSEUM: Take bus no. 3 or 4 direction north to Åsane Terminal. 16
From there bus no. 35 to Salhus.
By car: Take road no. E39 going north to Åsane, then road no. 564 to Salhus.
SILJUSTØL: Bergen Light Rail to Nesttun. From there buses no. 54 or 60 to Rådalskrysset or 65 to Fana Stadion. 9
10-15 mins walk from there.
By car: Road no. E39 southwards apprx. 5 km, then road no. 580 to Lagunen. In the roundabout take road no. 179.
TROLDHAUGEN Edvard Grieg’s home: Bergen Light Rail to Hop. Turn right to the junction and again take 7
a left turn in Troldhaugsveien. From there follow the signs to Troldhaugen, 20-30 mins to walk.
By car: Take road no. E39 going south apprx.. 7 km, turn right off the main road and follow the signs to Troldhaugen.
ULRIKSBANEN CABLE CAR: Bus no. 2, 3 or 12 from the city centre direction south to Haukeland Hospital 3
and then walk left up Haukelandsbakken hill.
By car: Take road no. 585 to Haukeland Hospital, turn left just before the tunnel and follow the signs from there.
For timetables, see www.skyss.no
Travel by bus or Light Rail

when you want to enjoy Bergen
and Hordaland!
Visit skyss.no for timetables and further information.
skyss.no 177/+47 55 55 90 70
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
TRANSPORT 79
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Sail to the fabled fjords of Norway!
Bergen
Starting May 29 2013, you can travel with MS Stavangerfjord
from Hirtshals to Stavanger and Bergen. With new daytime
sailings travelers will enjoy beautiful natural scenery of the New! Oslo
coast-line and shoals between Stavanger and Bergen.

Langesund
In 2013 we also offer daily departures between Stavanger

Stavanger and Hirtshals with MS Bergensfjord, and up Kristiansand
to three daily departures between Hirtshals and Kristiansand

with Fjord Line Express, which takes you to Norway in only
2 hours and 15 minutes.
Hirtshals
Book your trip on fjordline.com or call +47 51 46 40 99

80 TRANSPORT
AIR TRANSPORT
Helicopter: Bergen Helikopter. (+47) 55 22 12 21. www.bergenhelikopter.no. See page 22.
AIRPORT BUS – Frequent bus service to the airport leaving from Radisson Blu Royal Hotel at Bryggen, via the
Fish Market, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge and the Bus Station.
Flybussbergen, to and from the airport and the hotels in the city centre. www.flybussbergen.no. See page 81.
For departure times call 177, or inquire at the Tourist Information.
BERGEN LIGHT RAIL – Goes from the city centre to Nesttun and Lagunen from June 2013. www.skyss.no
BUS AND LIGHT RAIL – Skyss. For departure times: 177 / (+47) 55 55 90 70. www.skyss.no. See page 78.
BUS , MINIBUS AND LIMOUSINE RENTAL
Bergen Minibusservice, (+47) 53 99 86 10. www.bergenminibuss.no
Bergen Tur- og Minibuss, (+47) 934 55 800. www.bergentur.no
HMK, (+47) 22 78 94 00. www.hmk.no
Nettbuss Ekspress. www.nettbuss.no. See page 73.
Osbuss, (+47) 56 30 99 80. www.osbuss.no. See page 19.
Tide Reiser, (+47) 55 23 87 32. tur@tide.no
Turistbuss Bergen, (+47) 970 52 250. www.turistbuss.no
CAR RENTAL
Avis, Nygårdsgaten 43, (+47) 55 55 39 55 / 815 33 044.
Budget, Nygårdsgaten 43, (+47) 55 32 60 00 / 815 60 600.
Sande bilutleie, Liamyrane 6, Nyborg i Åsane. (+47) 55 19 75 90.
CENTRAL BUS STATION – (E4) Strømgaten 8. For bus times call 177, or (+47) 55 55 90 70. Terminal for buses
serving Bergen, its environs and the Hardangerfjord area. Express buses. Some buses also have stops in the city centre.
Airport bus. Left luggage. Big, modern shopping centre, Bergen Storsenter.
FERRIES – Across the harbour, from Dreggekaien to Munkebryggen, as marked on the map (C5) Mon-Fri 07.30-16. In
the period 4.5-24.8 also Sat 11-16. Sun no ferry.
Ferry M/F Vågen from the Fish Market to near the Aquarium 21.5-31.8. See p. 18.
RAILWAY STATION – (E4) Reservations and information, (+47) 815 00 888. Trains to and from Oslo and stations
en route. Left luggage. www.nsb.no. See page 81.
ROAD TOLL has to be payed by all vehichles entering Bergen. See page 82.
TAXI – Bergen Taxi 07000. See page 81.
Norgestaxi 08000. See page 80.
Taxi1 05501. www.taxi1.no
INDOOR CAR PARKS
BYGARASJEN, Fjøsangerveien (E4) (+47) 55 56 88 70. See page 83.
CITYPARK, Markeveien 7. (D5) (+47) 22 05 75 00.
GRIEGPARK, Lars Hillesgt. (E5) (+47) 815 22 315
KLOSTERGARASJEN, Vestre Murallmenning (D5). (+47) 55 56 07 70. See page 83.
PARKERINGSHUSET, Rosenkrantzgaten 4. (C-D4) (+47) 22 05 75 00.
VEHICLE BREAKDOWN SERVICE – NAF (Norwegian Automobile Club)
Assistance: (+47) 810 00 505. office (+47) 55 17 55 50.
Vikingservice a/s, (+47) 55 51 70 80/06000. 24-hour service.
SPEED AND ALCOHOL LIMITS – The speed limit is 50 km per hour in built-up areas and 80 km per hour outside.
Some motorways have signposted speed limit 90 km per hour. Maximum blood alcohol level: 0.2 o/oo
Wherever you want

– whenever you want!
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
TRANSPORT 81
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Die spektakulärsten
Europe’s most
Zugreisen
spectacular
Europas
train journeys
Foto: Ole Walter Jacobsen

Foto: Øivind Haug
The Bergenbahn
Die Bergen Railway
– Über die Berge
– The zu den
mountain Fjorden
track to the fjords
Die
TheBergenbahn wurde
Bergen Railway zu einer
is voted der
to be zehn
one spektakulärsten
of the world’s top 10Eisenbahnstrecken der Welt gewählt.
most spectacular railways.
On the
Auf der way
Fahrtfrom
von Oslo
Oslo to Bergen
nach youkönnen
Bergen can enjoySie die The nsb.no/bergenrailway
nsb.no/bergenrailway findensite
Siecontains an
ein Infomercial, in
the changing sceneryLandschaft
abwechslungsreiche with viewsmit
of forests,
Wäldern, rivers,
Flüssen, infomercial
dem presenting
die Route the route and
und das einzigartige the unique
Reiseerlebnis
lakes, Bergen,
Seen, mountains, glaciersund
Gletschern andFjorden
fjords. The railwayUnter-
genießen. travelvorgestellt
näher experience.werden. Das ganze Jahr über
includes
wegs the highest
passieren stretch of train
Sie Nordeuropas tracks in
höchstgelegenen werden täglich mehrere Fahrten angeboten.
Northern Europe.
Streckenabschnitt. There are
Weitere several departures
Informationen erhalteneveryday – all
Sie unter year
nsb.no.
round. For moresind
Reservierungen details andunter
online reservation
nsb.nosee
oder
Auf der Website der Norwegischen Staatsbahn unter www.nsb.no
telefonisch unter call (+47)
or (+47) 815 815
00 888 00 888.
möglich.
FOUR EASY WAYS TO BOOK A TAXI IN BERGEN

Text message Send TAXI to 07000
Call 07000 Our customer service centre is always open
Internet Book a taxi at www.bergentaxi.no
Mobile phone/smartphone Download from bergentaxi.no
Look for the red, white

and blue airport bus
Buy tickets already today. They are valid for 12 months.
New express buses depart every 15 minutes for Bergen.
Free newspaper and WiFi.
Tel. (+47) 40 60 91 00 - 24/7

82 TRANSPORT
12-2023 grafisk.senter@vegvesen.no Photo: Knut Opeide
Toll Roads in Norway

You can drive through most toll collection points without a care if you have:
an AutoPASS, Brobizz or GO-Box or a Visitor’s Payment agreement

tag with a valid contractoder
GO-Box
There are approximately 160 toll payment points in Norway. Most of them are automatic collection
points (indicated by the AutoPASS sign), and you can drive through without stopping.
If you have an AutoPASS contract or another agreement, such as EasyGo or Visitor’s payment, just
follow the signs for the AutoPASS lane. If you have not signed an agreement in advance, you must
choose the lane for «Manual Payment» when available. If you do not, you will receive an invoice in
the mail with a surcharge.
Automatic toll collection points are indicated by the AutoPASS sign

When you pass an automatic toll collection point in an AutoPASS lane, a photo is taken of your vehicle’s
registration plates.
If you have an AutoPASS contract or another agreement, such as EasyGo or Visitor’s Payment, the
toll fee will automatically be charged to your account.
If you do not have an agreement, you can pay the toll fee at the nearest designated service station
or shop within three days of passing the toll collection point.
If you do not do so, you will receive an invoice in the mail.
Payment schemes
• In order to sign an AutoPASS contract and receive an electronic tag (on-board unit), contact a toll
operator in Norway via www.autopass.no, or go to a designated service station or shop in Norway
that has a contract with a toll operator. To find these facilities, look for a service sign near a toll
collection point. Most toll operators offer discounts to e-tag users.
• If you have an agreement with Øresund, Storebælt or ASFINAG, your agreement
is also valid in Norway (see www.easygo.com). Your AutoPASS tag can also be
used in Øresund, Storebælt and on the ferries to and from Denmark.
• If you plan to stay in Norway for no more than two months, you can sign a Visi-
tor’s Payment agreement. Register your credit card for NOK 1, prepay NOK 300/1
000 when you pass your first payment point, and the unused portion of your
prepayment will be refunded within 85 days. Read more about Visitor’s Payment
on www.autopass.no.
Enjoy
your stay!
autopass.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
TRANSPORT 83
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
ByGarasjen See p. 34-37
is Bergen’s largest multi-

storey car park with parking
for 2,265 cars.
ByGarasjen is situated above

the bus station and Bergen Light
Rail terminal, and is connected
to the railway station.
Entrance from Fjøsangerveien.
Klostergarasjen
is the most central multi-
storey car park in the centre
of Bergen – only 60 metres
from Bergen’s ‘meeting place‘
– Torgalmenningen square.
Parking for 940 cars.
Entrance from Vestre Murallmenningen.
For information about parking in Bergen, contact

Bergen Parkering AS on tel.: (+47) 55 56 88 70, or visit our website
at: Bergenparkering.no

84 SHOPPING
BRYGGEN – MORE THAN JUST AN ATTRACTION
SHOPPING 85
Bryggen was well known as a trading centre as early as the Middle Ages.
Now, many centuries later, trade still has place of honour.
Bryggen’s wooden buildings house a broad range of artists and craft
makers who produce clothes, jewellery, ceramics and visual art in their
workshops and studios with sales outlets.
The Shopping City

Trade and shopping have always Out towards the airport, you will find
Lagunen Storsenter, one of the biggest
been very important to Bergen. shopping centres in the whole of Norway.
As a visitor, this means that
you will find plenty of tempting The shopping centres are open from 9.00
to 21.00 Monday to Friday and until 18.00
shopping – from small and on Saturdays.
specialised shops to large Smaller shops are mostly open from 10.00
department stores. to 16.00, some until 17.00, and until 15.00
or 16.00 on Saturdays.
Bergen has several exciting shopping
streets: Strandgaten, the pedestrianised If you live outside Scandinavia, you can buy
’Gågaten’, Torgallmenningen, Marken, goods tax free in most shops and have
Hollendergaten, Øvregaten, Bryggen and the VAT refunded when departing from
Skostredet, to mention a few. There is Norway.
also a good selection of small specialised
shops throughout the city centre. The Fish In the Bergen region, you can buy woollen
Market has most kinds of fish and seafood and silk goods of the finest quality from
as well as fruit, vegetables and flowers. well-known local textile manufacturers
and brands such as Dale of Norway, Janus
The biggest and best shopping centres and Oleana.
in the city centre are Kløverhuset in
Strandgaten, Galleriet on Torgall- Let yourself be tempted by the Shopping
menningen square and Bergen Storsenter City at www.visitBergen.com/shopping
near the bus and railway station.
If you live outside Scandinavia,

you can buy goods tax free
in most shops and have the
VAT refunded when departing
from Norway.
Look for the Tax Free sign in

shops and ask for a tax-free
cheque.
86 SHOPPING
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
SHOPPING 87
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
NORWEGIAN QUALITY SINCE 1879

NORDLYS FEMININE
SPORT - FASHION - TRADITION

DALE.NO

88 SHOPPING
Factory outlet
for wool fashion
E39
E16
Ytre
E39 Arna Indre
Arna
E16
E39 580
BERGEN
KULTURSENTER
E39 Espeland
The Janus Kultursenter largest and oldest knitwear tory. There are large-scale historical exhibition and
factory outlet is situated factories in Europe. The photographs displaying great setting for concerts.
in Espeland, south-east of outlet is in the original over a century of industrial You can also pay us a visit
Bergen. We offer a range factory built of wood, history, the old machines at www.janus.no.
of underwear, dresses, which dates back to 1895. and equipment used when
jackets, trousers, hats and It has an idyllic location the factory was run using
socks for the entire family. on the riverbank. A visit to water from the river. The Opening hours:
The clothes are made our factory outlet is a trip actual cultural centre is on Mon-Wed: 09-17
from the finest wool from back in time. The walls are the first floor of this beau- Thursday: 09-18
our modern factory next imbued with the true spirit tiful wooden factory, as a Friday: 09-17
door. Janus is one of the of Norway’s textile his- combined factory outlet, Saturday: 10-14
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
SHOPPING 89
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
EXCHANGE • WECHSELN • CAMBIO
www.forex.no
FISH MARKET
The picturesque and lively Fish Market in Bergen is one May-Sept: Mon-Sat: 07-20
of Norway`s most visited outdoors markets and has June-Sept: also Sun: 07-20
a charming location in the heart of the city between Oct-April: Mon-Sat: 07-17
the fjords and Bergen’s 7 mountains. The Fish Market
also sells fruit, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts and
souvenirs.
STINE HOFF KUNSTGLASS ÉCONOMUSÉE – Hop, Bergen

Visit glassmaker Stine Hoff to experience something out of the Open Monday – Friday 11.00 - 16.00
ordinary. Here, you can see Artisans at Work and learn about the
history of glassblowing through texts, images and objects. See how
sand, which glass is made from, is transformed into small works
of art. Hear the sound of glass at a temperature of 1140 degrees C
being dipped into cold water to give the glass a craquelure effect,
and experience the smell of wood being stroked against hot glass.
It is a fascinating process. Welcome.
Bergen (+47) 924 51 796 post@stinehoff.no stinehoff.no
The most common currencies can easily

be changed in the Tourist Information
at the Fish Market.

90 BERGEN
The Fish Market

BERGEN 91
Restaurants and nightlife

A good meal is the icing on the Many restaurants take special pride in
ensuring that the ingredients preserve their
cake of your visit to Bergen, and a natural taste and emphasise their distinc-
taste of the city’s nightlife should tive character.
have you bursting with new energy. The people of Western Norway have long
been able to enjoy first-class ingredients
In Bergen you will find just about every- and we are proud to be able to serve the
thing - from coffee bars to fish restaurants most deliciously tempting local food and
and delicious international cuisine, to drink the region has to offer.
small arty cafés, discothèques, bars and
nightclubs. Some of the most seductive delicacies the
region has to offer require no preparation
Ask a local where you should go and you – big sweet strawberries straight from
will likely be directed to one of the city’s the field, dark-red morello cherries, juicy
‘classic’ eateries that have been attracting plums and tasty Hardanger apples.
customers for decades. Bergen has some You can enjoy fresh fjord prawns down by
of the country’s most beautiful restaurants the harbour while peacefully watching the
and some of its best cuisine, too. All you comings and goings of the boats.
have to do is choose according to your
taste, appetite – and what you can afford. Bergen’s nightlife has enough variety to
ensure an enjoyable evening out. If you
The region’s majestic countryside produces want somewhere quiet, there are many
the very best ingredients, and the fish in excellent coffee bars with a relaxing atmo-
the sea are the basis for culinary experien- sphere.
ces that are the envy of chefs worldwide. Or take in a revue or an interesting concert.
If you visit places with the ‘En smak av And it’s never very far to one of the city’s
Kysten’ (Taste of the Coast) label, you are many nightclubs.
guaranteed the best seafood to be had.
You can enjoy fantastic fresh fruit grown Take a look at what Bergen has to offer at
in orchards and on lush slopes beside our www.visitBergen.com/restauranter
deep fjords.
92 RESTAURANTS Our best restaurants
NAME / ADDRESS Map ref.

(+47)
EXCLUSIVE
BØLGEN og MOI, Vågsallmenning 16 D4 55 59 77 00
EMILY, Clarion Admiral Hotel, C. Sundtsgt. 9-13 C5 55 23 65 10
ENHJØRNINGEN, Bryggen 29 C4 55 30 69 50
LUCULLUS, Scandic Neptun Hotel, Valkendorfsgt. 8 (closed in July) D5 55 30 68 20
TO KOKKER, Enhjørningsgården 1, Bryggen C4 55 30 69 55
TYPICAL OF BERGEN
BRYGGEN TRACTEURSTED, Bryggestredet 2, Bryggen C4 55 33 69 99
BRYGGELOFTET & STUENE, Bryggen 11 C4 55 30 20 70
DICKENS, Kong Olavs plass 4 D5 55 36 31 30
FLØIEN FOLKERESTAURANT, Fløyfjellet E3 55 33 69 99
GAMLE BERGEN TRACTEURSTED Elsesro 1A, Sandviken 55 25 70 34
HOLBERGSTUEN, Torgallmenningen 6 D5 55 55 20 55
KAFFISTOVA, Best Western Hotell Hordaheimen, C. Sundtsgt. 18 C5 55 33 50 00
WESSELSTUEN, Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6 D5 55 55 49 49
INTERNATIONAL
ALLÉHJØRNET THAI, Herman Fossgt. 12 E5 55 32 33 30
BUKOWSKIS, Torget 13 D4 55 30 09 10
CASA DEL TORO, Rosenkrantzgt. 6 D4 55 55 03 10
CHINA PALACE, Strandgt. 2 D5 55 21 28 38
FILINI, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bryggen C4 55 54 30 00
HARBOUR CAFÉ, Torget 9 D4 55 30 09 00
MAHARAJA INDISK RESTAURANT, Rosenkrantzgt. 5 D4 55 31 25 55
NAMA SUSHI & NOODLES, Lodin Leppsgt. 2B D4 55 32 20 10
SKIBET MEX-TEX, Torget 2 D4 55 55 31 55
STEAKERS BERGEN, Bryggen 7 D4 55 55 48 30
T.G.I Friday’s, Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4 D4 55 56 32 40
YANG TSE KIANG, Torget 3 D4 55 31 66 66
YANG TSE KIANG, Galleriet, Torgallmenningen 8 D4 55 32 88 86
YR CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, Marken 32 E4 55 96 28 99
OTHERS
AMALIE, Scandic Hotel Bergen City, Håkonsgt. 2 D5 55 30 90 80
BEYER’EN, First Hotel Marin, Rosenkrantzgt. 8 D4 53 05 15 14
BIG HORN STEAK HOUSE, Lodin Leppsgt. 2B D4 55 36 60 60
BJØRGVIN, Scandic Bergen Airport Hotel, Kokstad 21 61 44 00
BRASSERIE No.22, Hotel Augustin, C. Sundtsgt. 24 C5 55 30 40 00
BRYGGEKANTEN RESTAURANT, Zachariasbryggen D4 55 55 31 31
CAFÉ OPERA, Engen 18 D5 55 23 03 15
CORNELIA SJØMATRESTAURANT, Kjøttbasaren, Vetrlidsallm. D4 55 01 18 85
DON PIPPO, Christiesgate 11 D5 55 31 30 33
HANNE PÅ HØYDEN, Fosswinckelsgt. 18 E5 55 32 34 32
JACOB AALL BRASSERIE OG BAR, Xhibition Shoppingcentre, Småstrandgt. 3 D4 53 01 28 25
JACOBS BAR & KJØKKEN, Kong Oscarsgate 44 D4 55 54 41 60
KAFE MAGNUS, Gulatingsplass 1 D4 55 69 42 30
LIDO, Torgallmenningen 1 D4 55 32 59 12
LINDBERGH, Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, Kokstad 55 92 00 00
MATBØRSEN, Vågsallmenning 1, D4 55 55 96 55
MATGLEDE, Rica Hotel Bergen, Christiesgt. 5-7 D5 55 31 54 00
MICHELSEN SPISEBAR, Christiesgt. 10 D5 55 70 70 59
OLE BULL, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge, Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4 D5 55 57 30 00
PASCAL MAT & VIN, Scandic Hotel Neptun, Valkendorfsgt. 8 D5 55 30 68 68
PEPPES PIZZA, Olav Kyrresgt. 11 D5 22 22 55 55
PEPPES PIZZA, Zachariasbryggen, The Fish Market D4 22 22 55 55
PEER GYNT, Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg, Sandsli 55 98 00 00
PERGOLA MAT & VINBAR, Nedre Korskirkeallmenning 9B D4 55 01 86 73
PINGVINEN, Vaskerelven 14 D5 55 60 46 46
POTETKJELLEREN, Kong Oscarsgate 1A D4 55 32 00 70
PYGMALION ØKOCAFÉ & GALLERI, Nedre Korskirkeallmenning 4 D4 55 32 33 60
SKY:SKRAPEREN, Mount Ulriken 53 64 36 43
SØTT OG SALT, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge, Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 4 D5 40 00 37 13
WAVE, The Fish Market D4 55 55 31 55
Restaurants
Our best nightspots
DID YOU KNOW?
RESTAURANTS 93
Here is there
Uptaqui
Cafés nit,room
| Bars nimo for more details
voluptur,
| Nightclubs et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae
iderunt delenimus.
CAFÉS MAP REF. (+47)
A og JC MATGLEDER, Galleriet, Torgallmenningen 8 D4 55 32 35 25
A og JC DELI, Galleriet, Torgallmenningen 8 D4 55 32 35 25
A og JC KAFFELADE, Galleriet, Torgalmenningen 8 D4 55 31 19 20
BAKER BRUN BRUNELLO, Bryggen C4 55 31 65 12
GLESVÆR KAFÉ, Handelstaden, Glesvær på Sotra 56 33 90 80
SMAG OG BEHAG, Lagunen Kjøpesenter, Rådal 55 13 46 60
VISTA BAR & BRASSERIE, Kløverhuset, Strandgaten D5 92 24 08 03
BARS / PUBS LIVE MUSIC

ALTONA VINBAR, Augustin Hotel, C. Sundtsgt. 24, (+47) 55 30 40 00 no
ANITRA, Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg, Sandsli, (+47) 55 98 00 00 no
BAKLOMMEN BAR, Bryggen, (+47) 55 32 27 47 no
BALKONGEN, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge, Nedre Ole Bulls plass 4, (+47) 934 58 247 no
BEYER’EN, First Hotel Marin, Rosenkrantzgt. 8, (+47) 53 05 15 00 no
CAFÉ CONTRA BAR, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge, Nedre Ole Bullsplass 4, (+47) 934 58 247 no
CITY BAR. Scandic Bergen City, (+47) 55 30 90 80 no
DRÅPEN VINBAR, Vaskerelvsmauet 1, (+47) 902 99 900 no
DYVEKES VINKJELLER, Hollendergt. 7, (+47) 55 32 30 60 no
FILINI BAR, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bryggen, (+47) 55 54 30 00 no
FEMTE I ANDRE, Scandic Strand Hotel, Strandkaien 2B, (+47) 55 59 33 00 no
FINNEGANS IRISH PUB, Veiten 3, (+47) 55 55 31 39 no
GRAND WHISKY BAR, Grand Hotel Terminus, Zander Kaaesgt. 6, (+47) 55 21 25 00 no
HAVARIET BAR, Zachariasbryggen, (+47) 55 55 96 55 no
KONTORET, Kong Olavs plass 4, (+47) 55 36 31 30 no
LOGEHAVEN, Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6, (+47) 55 55 49 55 no
LORD NELSON, Clarion Admiral Hotel, C. Sundtsgt. 9-13, (+47) 55 23 65 00 (closed in 2013) no
LUDVIG BAR, Scandic Hotel Neptun, Valkendorfsgt. 8, (+47) 55 30 68 00 no
MADAM FELLE, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bryggen, (+47) 55 54 30 00 concert Thurs-Sat.
PIREN BAR, Zachariasbryggen, The Fish Market, (+47) 55 55 96 55 no
PRIVATEN, Vaskerelvsmauet 1, (+47) 902 99 900 no
RICK’S, Veiten 3, (+47) 55 55 31 31 Fri. and Sat.
SCRUFFY MURPHYS, Torget 15, (+47 55 30 09 20 Fri. and Sat.
SKIPPERSTUEN, Torggt. 9, (+47) 55 90 28 05 Wed.-Sun.
SUN Z BAR, Zachariasbryggen, The Fish Market, (+47) 55 55 31 55 no
THREE LIONS, Kong Oscarsgate 12, (+47) 55 56 03 12 no
TONGA BAR, Torget 9, (+47) 55 30 09 00 no
VAAGEN PUB, Strandkaien 12, (+47) 55 90 03 80 Thurs., Sat. og Sun.
WESSEL BAR, Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6, (+47) 55 55 49 55 no
PIANO BAR, Zachariasbryggen, The Fish Market, (+47) 55 55 96 55 Tues.-Sat.
WAVE FUN PUB, Zachariasbryggen, The Fish Market, (+47) 55 55 31 55 Thurs.-Fri.
ZACHEN, Zachariasbryggen, (+47) 55 55 96 55 no
NIGHTCLUBS MAP REF. (+47) OPEN

BRYGGEN NIGHTCLUB, Radisson BLU Royal Hotel, Bryggen C4 55 96 15 00 Fri. and Sat.
DREAMS SHOWBAR, Torggaten 5 D5 55 90 23 90 Tues.-Sat.
GLADE ROSENKRANTZ, Rosenkrantzgaten 7 C4 40 38 88 88 Fri. and Sat.
METRO, Radisson BLU Hotel Norge, Nedre Ole Bulls plass 4 D5 90 13 60 41 Wed.-Sat.
RICK’S LOUNGE & PIANO BAR, Veiten 3 D5 55 55 31 47 Fri. and Sat.

94 RESTAURANTS
FLØIEN OVERLOOKING BERGEN

BRYGGEN
UNESCO’S HERITAGE BRYGGEN
FOLKERESTAURANT TRACTEURSTED
Café and Terrace – À la Carte restaurant Tap room Specialities – À la Carte restaurant
Norwegian produce and contemporary Hanseatic and Bergen inspired food
cooking complimenting the stunning views taking you 300 years back in time
- Fløien Folkerestaurant anno 1925 - - Bryggen Tracteursted anno 1708 -
May – Sept:10am – 11pm daily May – Sept: 10am – 11pm Monday – Sunday
Oct – Apr: 12am – 5pm weekends Oct – Apr: 5pm – 11pm Tuesday – Saturday
@. | +     | ..
Dickens is a well-established restaurant in Bergen

that has served and brought pleasure to the people
of Bergen and visitors for more than 25 years.
Its central location beside the Blue Stone makes
Dickens and the adjoining Kontoret bar a popular
place to meet up for lunch, dinner or just a drink.
Our goal is to serve good food and provide personal
service in an informal atmosphere.
Our menu is inspired by both international and
Norwegian cuisine, and you will always find some of
our classic, well-known Dickens specialities on the
menu.
Outdoor tables from May until September.
Welcome to Dickens – for good food, good service
and a great atmosphere!
Telephone +47 55 36 31 30 · www.dickensbergen.no

Email: booking@dickensbergen.no
Dickens Restaurant on Facebook
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
RESTAURANTS 95
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
ON BRYGGEN IN BERGEN
ENHJØRNINGEN is the oldest fish restaurant in Bergen

– extensive à la carte menu with everything you could
think of in fish and shellfish. Opening hours
every day 16.00-23.00.
September to May: Closed Sunday.
Open till 11 pm.
Book a table by telephone on +47 55 30 69 50
www.enhjorningen.no
TO KOKKER – We use real Norwegian produce –

and serve it with the respect it deserves!
Open Monday to Saturday 5 – 11 pm.
Table bookings: +47 55 30 69 55
www.tokokker.no
After a great meal – lean back in BAKLOMMEN.

Our bar is quite unique – with that real Bryggen
atmosphere.
Pull up a stool and order from our
well-stocked bar – or perhaps you’d
prefer just a good cup of coffee in
very nice surroundings.

96 RESTAURANTS
I N D I AN R ES TA URA NT A ND BA R
A UTH EN TIC INDIA N CU ISINE · FULLY-LICENSED
Opening hours:
Mon.–Thur. 15–23, Fri.–Sat. 15–24, Sunday 14–22
✆ 55 31 25 55
www.maharajas.no · Rosenkrantzgt. 5 · 5003 Bergen
EXPLORE BERGEN
See pages 34 – 37
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
RESTAURANTS 97
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
by the fish Market
www.planetbergen.no accommodation: www.harbourapartments.no
www.open.no
the tastiest of
aMerican-inspired food
torget 9, bergen t: 55 30 09 00
irish pub with live Music,

football + big screen tv
www.facebook.com/tongabar
the best choice of

cocktails in town
sMall, light Meals

christiesgt 10, bergen t: 55 70 70 59
bergen's prettiest sports bar

harbour
BRYGGE
apartments
rent our private quay

– fully licensed, great food
sandviksboder 9-10, bergen t: 55 30 21 70

98 RESTAURANTS
“Eat Norwegian!”
BODONI
Holbergstuen
Holbergstuen has served hungry and thirsty
Bergen locals and visitors since 1927. We have
an excellent à la carte menu available all day in
our charming and nostalgic atmosphere. From 11.00
to 17.00 we also serve a lunch menu with a variety
of tasty dishes. Visit us for a full meal or simply a
drink.
See p. 34-37 Wesselstuen

Wesselstuen is one of Bergen’s most loved
5PSHBMMNFOOJOHFO5FM47 55 55 20 55 classics! Actors, politicians, journalists have all
frequented our restaurant since 1957. We have a
full à la carte menu ranging from small dishes to
three course menus, and a cosy outdoor dining
area where smoking is permitted.
See p. 34-37
WSF0MF#VMMTQMBTT5FM47 55 55 49 49
“Drink Norwegian!”
LogeHaven
Bergen’s most popular garden! Enjoy a cold
drink and a small meal under the sun, in the
heart of the city. Roofs and heaters are available
for your convenience. Smoking is permitted.
Wessel Bar – Bergen’s Aquavit Bar

Continue your evening at Wessel Bar, and enjoy
WSF0MF#VMMTQMBTT5FM47 55 55 49 55
Bergen’s widest range of aquavits, the traditional
Norwegian liquor. We also keep several beers on tap,
and a large selection of bottled beers. Pleasant jazz-,
folk- and popular music and the occasional soccer
game on wide screen sets the atmosphere.
WSF0MF#VMMTQMBTT5FM 47 55 55 49 54
www.dikterstuerne.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
RESTAURANTS 99
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
WELL-KNOWN EXCLUSIVE CHINESE

RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF BERGEN
Situated on Torgallmenning, only a few minutes away from
Tourist Information and the Fish Market, China Palace is
truly in the Heart of Bergen. We serve top quality food in
exclusive surroundings at reasonable prices. Our menu has
a large variety of dishes.
Fully Licensed.
Table reservations from 12 pm.
WELCOME TO CHINA PALACE!
TEL. (+47) 55 21 28 38 or (+47) 55 21 28 39 – 2 STRANDGATEN

100 RESTAURANTS
NORMAL BRUK AV LOGO:

Logo kan benyttes alene eller sammen med andre
selskapers logoer.
Font er DIN Medium

Font skal alltid presenteres i hvitt: C: 0 M: 0 Y:0 K:0
På lys bakgrunn skal bakgrunnen til logo presenteres i

sort: C: 0 M: 0 Y:0 K:100
På mørk / sort bakgrunn skal bakgrunnen til logo pre-

senteres i koksgrått: C: 0 M: 0 Y:0 K:80
Grått symbol i logo presenteres i lys grå: C: 0 M: 0 Y:0

K:20
Standard font for trykksaker er:

Ulike varianter av DIN i overskrifter
Georgia regular og italic i brødtekst.
SUMMERTIME IS FISH TIME

BRYGGEKANTEN RESTAURANT
LOCAL FISH FROM THE FJORDS
ENJOY AUTHENTIC
Our tempting À LA CARTE MENU
features traditional Norwegian cuisine NORWEGIAN CUISINE
with that little bit extra.
STUNNING VIEW OF
Fresh ingredients made from BERGEN HARBOUR
scratch with genuine passion.
WWW.ZB.NO - +47 55 55 31 55
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
RESTAURANTS 101
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.

Sæbø Seim rd Berne
Alveim Tjeldstø 565 fjo
Holsnøy er
57 st Fot
Hje
Herdla O
Alversund Leiknes
ltefj
ØYGARDEN Oni MELAND Hosanger
Meland Knarvik
o rd
Kollsnes Blom 564
OS
en
562 Herd Holme Hamre
Blomvåg Frekhaug
102 RESTAURANTS
lefjo
rden Lone
Berland
Rong Valestrands
563 Salhus fossen
ASKØY Breistein
Toftøya Ask
561 Åsane
Byfjord
E16
Kolavåg Haus
Misje
Eidsvåg
en
Cornelius seafood restaurant
Tveitavåg
Florvåg
Vindnes
Landro Strusshamn Arna
Ågotnes Kleppestø
BERGEN
550
FJELL Knarrevik
BERGEN
555 Esprlan
SkålvikKolltveit Loddefjord Minde
Algrøyna
A unique seafood dining experience with the very
Straume Fyllingsdalen Haukeland
Fjell
Natland
Lono Cornelius Nesttun
best and freshest ingredients. Prepared with passion, Li
Bergen
lufthavn E39
know-how and tradition. Haganes Hjellestad Kalandseidet

Tælavåg
Skogsvågen Fana
546 Syfteland
Krokeide
Kausland Hamre
SUND Klokkavik Lysøya
Glesvær Ulven
555 Hattv
en
rd
Tellevika Forland f jo
se Hagavik Os
Ly
en
fjord
sa
Kors Strøno
Fu
Halhjem
Marstein Hufthammar Røtinga

Torangsvåg
Austevoll Bjørnafj
AUSTEVOLL
A boat trip with dinner included. From 2 April to 21 December, Huftarøy 546
Reksteren
Våge
18.00-23.00, Monday-Saturday. Møkster

Tysnes
Reisa
Three-course meteorological menu: NOK 795, including Våge
Selbjørn
La Drange
the boat trip. A talk about shellfish with tasting, NOK 200. jørn
sfjorde
n Sandvika
ng
eb
ut
en
Selb Fonno
Boat from Dreggekaien quay at 18.00. Return to Bergen Fitjar

E39 49
at 23.00, Monday to Saturday. Gisøya FITJAR Hod

Jektavik
Booking: (+47) 56 33 48 80
REMEMBER TO BOOK booking@cornelius-restaurant.no
Goddø 545
Book directly or at the Tourist Information at the Fish Market in Bergen. www.cornelius-restaurant.no
Rubbestad- STORD
Rogøy neset Stord
Bremnes Lufthavn Littlabø
Stord
Meling 542
Sagvåg
BØMLO Håvik
Sakseid Kåravika
H
Hiskjo
541 Hauge
Borøyfjorden
Moster Moster-
Lykling hamnValevåg
Valestrand
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS BERGEN PUBLIC LIBRARY – Strømgaten
541 6 (E4)
Auklands-
Ålfjorden
E39
POLICE: Tel. 112, FIRE BRIGADE: Tel. 110, AMBULANCE 113. (+47) 55 56 85 00. www.bergenbibliotek.no hamn
Langevåg
ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY, Vestre Strømkai 19. Mon.–Thurs. 10-20. Fri. 10-16.30. Sat. 10-16. Free internet.
Langevåg Førde
Espevær
(+47) 55 56 87 00. Open day and night. Wireless network. rd
enBuavåg
fjo SVEIO
al
Music Department – (+47) 55 56 85 80. Mon.–Thurs. Bø
m 10-20.
DENTIST: Tannklinikken 5-3, Strandgaten 5. Sveio
E39 Erve
Fri. 10–16.30. Sat. 10-16. Ryvarden
(+47) 55 32 93 24. Mølstre
The Edvard Grieg Collection - Contact the Music Department.
DOCTOR: Volvat Medisinske Senter. Laguneveien 9. Shorter opening hours from approx. 15.5-31.8.
(+47) 55 11 20 00.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE/ BUREAU DE CHANGE
EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE, Vestre Strømkai 19. Most currencies can be changed at the Tourist Information at
(+47) 55 56 87 17. the Fish Market (D4). Opening hours, see page 7.
Weekdays 20.30. Sat., Sun. and public holidays: 15.30–20.30.
FJORD INFORMATION – www.fjordnorway.com
Longer opening hours in July.
DUTY CHEMISTS: Apoteket Nordstjernen, Bergen Storsenter
INTERNET – BERGEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Strømgt. 6 (E4).
(+47) 55 56 85 00. For opening times, see above.
at the Bus Station.
The Tourist Information has free wireless network.
(+47) 55 21 83 84. Open 08-23, Sundays and public holidays:
10.-23. PHONING – To phone abroad, dial 00 + the country code.
To call Bergen from abroad: +47 + number.
THE CITY OF BERGEN – Bergen Town Hall next to Lille
Lungegårdsvann lake. (+47) 05556. www.bergen.kommune.no
Restaurants
Useful information
DID YOU KNOW?
INFORMATION 103
Here is there
Uptaqui
Activity nit,room
nimofor
organisers more
Boat hiredetails
|voluptur, |etMeeting
veruptur
andsiconference
quaecae ni dendae | Tour operators
organisers
iderunt delenimus.
Activity organisers
CONNECTING AS – (+47) 55 21 01 00 – www.connecting.no
EXIN/BERGEN BASE CAMP – Fløyfjellet 3. (+47) 55 32 55 00. www.exin.no
NORDIC VENTURES – (+47) 56 51 00 17 – www.nordicventures.com
SCANDINAVIAN ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE – P.O. Box 74, 5321 Kleppestø. (+47) 55 60 66 00. www.entertainment.no
Boat hire – boats with and without crew

FJORDCHARTER NORWAY – Boats with capacity for 50 - 180 pass. (+47) 56 39 10 20/ 907 90 818. www.fjordcharter.no
MARITIME TOURS AS – Boats with capacity for 2 - 350 pass. (+47) 55 30 80 80. www.maritimetours.no
NAUTIC SAILING – sailing boats from 30 to 50 feet, also without crew. (+47) 55 96 21 10/932 37 485. www.nautic-sailing.no
NORLED – Modern express boats from 50 to 290 pass. (+47) 51 86 87 88. www.norled.no. See page 27.
SHOWLINE – Øvre Strand 4, 5300 Kleppestø. (+47) 913 53 333 – www.showline.no
STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL – (+47) 55 30 17 00. www.lehmkuhl.no
Norway’s largest and oldest square-rigged sailing ship built in 1914. See page 22.
TSMY WELLER – A special boat built in 1947. Max 12 pass., max 7 pass. staying on board overnight
(+47) 408 25 828/55 19 13 03. www.weller.no. See page 22.
Meetings and conference organisers

The following can help with planning and arrangements:
ATLANTIC MICE AS – (+47) 71 26 88 90. www.atlanticmice.no
CONGRESS-CONFERENCE AS – (+47) 22 56 19 30.
www.congrex.no
FJELL OG FJORD KONFERANSER AS – (+47) 55 11 04 20.
www.fjellogfjord-konferanser.no
KONGRESS & KULTUR AS – (+47) 55 55 36 55. www.kongress.no
POSSIBILITY AS – (+47) 55 11 59 00. www.possibility.no
TRAVEL PLANNERS OF SCANDINAVIA AS – (+47) 55 23 00 70. www.travel-planners.no
VIA TRAVEL GROUP & MEETING – (+47) 55 54 36 19. www.viatravel.no
Tour operators
FJORD TOURS – (+47) 815 68 222. www.fjordtours.no
FJORD TRAVEL NORWAY – (+47) 55 13 13 10. www.fjordtravel.no
JANDIS AS – (+47) 55 18 40 99/482 90 447. www.jandis.no
NORWEGIAN ADVENTURE AS – (+47) 22 44 17 000. www.norwegian-adventures.com
THE TRAVEL DESIGNER AS – (+47) 55 01 23 22. www.thetraveldesigner.no
TIMEOUT TRAVEL – (+47) 55 31 06 90. www.timeout-travel.no
TRAVEL PLANNERS OF SCANDINAVIA AS – (+47) 55 23 00 70. www.travel-planners.no
TRY NORWAY – (+47) 32 81 62 00. www.trynorway.no

104 REGION
Sognefjord
REGION 105
Hardangerfjord
Exploring the Bergen region

The fjords are Scandinavia’s the fjords. Admire the green hills and try
some local delicacies.
biggest attraction and they attract
visitors from all over the world. Take part in nature-based activities such as
Bergen and the surrounding walking, sailing, cycling, kayaking, rafting,
fishing, paragliding and summer skiing,
region are situated in the heart to name but a few. There are activities
of the world-famous fjords. for ‘extreme’ enthusiasts and for friends
looking for shared experiences in the great
It is no accident that the fjords in our outdoors.
region are included on UNESCO’s famous
World Heritage List. Situated between the Distances are short and you can fit a lot
world’s longest fjord and one of the most in even if you only have a few days. It’s easy
beautiful fjords in the world, the Sognefjord to get here no matter where you come from
and the Hardangerfjord, Bergen and the – by boat, train, bus or car.
surrounding region is the best starting point
for scenic experiences. The Norway in a nutshell® round trip
shows you our fjords and mountains in a day
The Bergen region has a fantastic coastline trip and is available all year.
with thousands of islands and a buzzing See a list of Fjord Tours from Bergen on
cultural scene. There are many possibilities page 21.
for people looking for active experiences.
The island archipelago and the majestic
fjords make for highly varied scenery.
Waterfalls cascade down the mountainsides,
snow glitters on the mountain tops and lush
green pastures line the fjords.
Lovely small villages line the fjords like a

string of pearls and fishing villages cling
to the shoreline. This is a land of contrasts
– from gentle and mild to rugged and wild –
all natural and unspoilt.
The scenery is not just something to be

admired – combine the fantastic scenery
with some of the huge range of invigorating
and exciting activities on offer. Visit some
of the countless islands out at the coast.
Wonder at the drama of mountains and
glaciers reflected in the still, deep water of
609 Dale
Moskog 13 Norwegian
Glacier Museum
Gaupne
Eikenes Fjærland en
Askvoll
rd
Gaularfjellet
trafjo
Dale Viken
The Bergen region

Gjervik
Værlandet 55
en
13
106 REGION Hafslo
us
L
d
611 Urnes
fjor
Bulandet Fure Stave church
mds
607 57 Solvorn Ornes
rla
æ
Salbu Fj Sogndal
Høyanger Dragsvik
Vadheim Hella
Gåsvær 5
Nordeide Balestrand
Leikanger
E16 13 Road number
Mann-
Måren
55 Kaupanger heller
Sula Krakhella E39 Tunnel
DEN 55 Vangsnes
606 Rysjedal FJOR Fodnes
Ytrøy Lavik
SO
GNE Railway
607 Ortnevik Ferry
Daløy
Vik Frønningen Lærdal
Hardbakke Rutledal
Finden Express boat
Oppedal Tønjum
Utvær 0 10 20km
Aurla
Nåra
Sollibotn
n
Brekke
le
® Adachi Map, 3DD AS
nds
ne
Flolid e
n
rd
un
Eivindvik jo or
fj
st
yf d en
Steinsland
al
rø
rd
Læ
æ
N
Mjømna 12 570
GULEN STØLSHEIMEN Vikafjell Styvi Undredal
26 E16
6
Skipavik Matre Stalheim
Gudvangen Aurland
13 Hotel Flåmsbana -
7 Øvstebø
FLÅM
the Flåm Railway
Sløvåg Stalheim
Mo
Leirvåg Duesund a len 50
Fedje Sævrøy M od
Masfjordnes To Oslo
Oppheim Høyfjellshotell
Austrheim 57
569
Lindås Myrdal
NORDHORDLAND E16
Hellesøy 10
Manger 8
N E16
VOSS Hallingskeid
To Geilo,
Tjeldstø DE Oslo
3 JO
R 21 25
11 13 RF Dale 13 572 Osa
Øygarden Meland TE Osterøy Ulvik Finse
Knarvik OS 567
Blomvåg 1 Stanghelle 22 24
Hamre
E39
Valestrand Lonevåg Granvin Hardangerjøkulen
561
9 25 7 13 Bruravik
KYSTEVENTYRET Breistein
566
Vaksdal Kvanndal
Askøy Eidfjord
562 E16 Brimnes
7
EN 23 Vøringsfossen Waterfall
Kleppestø Trengereid D 25 Utne
Ågotnes
Arna Øystese 25 FJ OR 7
Straume Norheimsund ER
HARDANGER Må bø da len
Kinsarvik
BERGEN 16
Tysse 7 25 G 550
Dyranut
AN
2 Herand
To Geilo, Oslo
RD
Sotra 48 Lofthus
HA
Tørvikbygd
4 25 Ullensvang
Flesland Strandebarm 48 Aga
Telavåg kai Eikelandsosen Jondal
rden
Hjellestad E39 13
555 Hatvik
Sørfjo
Klokkarvik Krokeide
5 Venjaneset
Os 18
15 14 Mundheim HARDANGERVIDDA
Lysøen 550
Marstein Hufthamar
Nordtveitgrend 551
BJØRNEFJORDEN Varaldsøy Sunndal
Austevollshella 48 Tyssedal
Møkster Malknes
48
N
Austevoll Våge
Gjermundshamn Odda
ON
Litlakalsøy
Husavik
EF
LG
Bekkjarvik
Tysnes
Vikane 17 19 20
FO
13
Rosendal
Sandvikvåg
Dimmelsvik
Uskedal Jøsendal
Skare
Fitjar Hodnanes
Brandasund
Jektevik
Herøysund
SUNNHORDLAND
Haukelifjell
Husnes
E39 Nordhuglo Sunde
545
Røldals- Røldal
Rubbestadneset Haukeliseter
Stord E134 fjellet
Ranavik
Utåker
Bømlo Matre E134
Halsnøy
Leirvik
Fjelberg
Kuleseid Sydnes
Borgundøy
Skånevik
Valevåg 520 13
Mosterhamn
541
Utbjoa
Etne
E39 543
Langevåg
Sauda
Buavåg 9
Espevær Ølen
E134
Hylen
541 Sandeid
46 Vikedal
Ropeid 13
46 Sand
513
E134
HAUGESUND
Restaurants
Index / Map reference
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION 107
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
REGION WEST – The Coast Adventure 108

1 Herdla Museum 109
2 Fjell Fortress 109
3 Coastal Museum in Øygarden 109
4 North Sea Traffic Museum 109
5 Panorama Konferansehotell 109
REGION NORTH – Nordhordland – Gulen 110
6 Berg Fritid, Matredal 111
7 Bjørn West Museum, Matredal 111
8 Heathland Centre at Lygra 111
9 Osterøy Museum 111
10 Western Norway Emigration Centre 111
11 Alver Hotel 112
12 Gulen Dive Resort, Dalsøyra 112
13 Hillesvåg Wool Factory 112
REGION SOUTH – Sunnhordland 113
14 Tønnegården, Fusa 114
15 Oselvarverkstaden, Os 114
16 Fjordtønna, Tysse 114
17 Skaalurensamlinga, Rosendal 114
18 Bjørnefjorden Gjestetun (Hotel), Os 114
19 Folgefonna National Park Centre, Rosendal 115
20 Stone Park, Rosendal 115
VisitSunnhordland 115
REGION EAST – Aurland – Flåm – Hardanger – Voss 116
VisitFlåm 117
21 Treskjerartunet, Voss 118
22 Syse Farm, Ulvik 118
23 Hardangervidda Nature Centre 118
24 Brakanes Hotel Group 119
25 Hardanger & Voss Museum 120
26 Aurlandskoen Shoe Factory 120
Eikenes
Askvoll
Dale Viken
Gjervik
Værlandet
611
REGION WEST
Bulandet Fure 607 57
108 REGION WEST Salbu Høyanger

Vadheim
Askøy | Fjell | Sund | Øygarden Gåsvær
Nordeide
Sula Krakhella Måren
E39
ORDEN
Rysjedal
NEFJ
606
Ytrøy Lavik
SOG
BETWEEN ISLETS AND SKERRIES AT THE OCEAN’S EDGE
Daløy
607 Ortnevik
Rutledal
The area west of Bergen – including the destinations Utvær Sotra, Øygarden and Askøy – comprises
Hardbakke
Oppedal
myriad islands, islets and skerries. It is the perfect destination

Nåra
if you
Sollibotn are looking
Brekke for an active
Flolid
holiday. This natural gem where the ocean meets the coastal landscape Eivindvik offers peace and quietSteinsland
by the sea as well as exciting activities, and the best thing is that
Mjømna
it is easy to get to. S T Ø L S H E I M E N
570
It is the perfect place if you want to combine city life in Bergen Skipavik
with fantastic experiences
Matre
in the great outdoors. Sløvåg
Mo n
Leirvåg Duesund al e
Fedje Sævrøy M od
E39 Ne
Masfjordnes
Austrheim 57
Photo: Jan-Pierre Soulere The region/ Coast Adventure Lindås

569
is like an ‘amusement
Hellesøy
park’ full of unique outdoor Radøy 555 Lindås Evange
Manger
experiences. Take a trip Tjeldstø
E16
out to sea, which simply Øygarden Meland Osterøy Dale

Knarvik
abounds in fish or go diving Blomvåg 567
Tourist Information Stanghelle
in Knarvik Hamre
E39 Lonevåg
and discover a new world 561 Valestrand
of fantastic colours, fish, KYSTEVENTYRET Breistein

566
Vaksdal
Askøy
E16
cliffs, shipwrecks and 562
Kleppestø Trengereid
Ågotnes
beautiful underwater flora. Straume
Arna Øyste
Norheimsund
Photo: Sotra Villmarksenter
Go on a sea eagle safari or BERGEN Tysse 7
experience the full force Sotra 48

Tørvikbygd
H
of the sea on a high-speed Telavåg
Flesland
kai Eikelandsosen
Strandebarm 48
boat. And if you’re lucky 555

Hjellestad E39
Hatvik
Klokkarvik Krokeide
enough to catch a fish, you’ll Os
Venjaneset
Mundheim
remember it for the rest of Lysøen
Halhjem
your life. Out here, holidays Marstein Hufthamar
BJØRNEFJORDEN Nordtveitgrend
Varaldsøy
Austevollshella
are full of exciting stories
48
Møkster Malknes
48
Austevoll Våge
and authentic experiences. Litlakalsøy
Husavik
Gjermundshamn
Bekkjarvik Vikane
Photo: Gaute Hatlem Tysnes
The region has several Sandvikvåg
Rosendal
Dimmelsvik
museums for those who are Fitjar Uskedal
Hodnanes
interested in history. The Brandasund
Jektevik
Herøysund
Husnes
huge underground military 545
E39 Nordhuglo Sunde
has its originalRubbestadneset
interior from around the year
Stord
base at Fjell was built by Ranavik
1900, now hosts Bømlo
art exhibitions, concerts Utåker Matre
the German occupation Leirvik Halsnøy
and has a shop. Fjelberg
forces from 1942 to 1943, Kuleseid Sydnes
Whatever you decide to do outValevåg here, you will Skånevik
Borgundøy
and at Herdla museum, you

get a unique natural 541 and cultural experienceEtne
Mosterhamn
Utbjoa
can see an exhibition about 543
into the bargain.Langevåg
E39
the German air base there. Buavåg

Herdla is also famous for its unique birdlife Espevær
E134
Ølen
Sandeid
541
and is perfect for walks and bird-watching.
46 Vikedal
GETTING AROUND THE REGION: 46
Ropeid
This area has perhaps the world’s best Car: • Rv555 road west from Bergen 513
seafood, and people out here have lived HAUGESUND E134

direction Sotra. To Stavanger
from fishing since time immemorial. Out
at the ocean’s edge, on the southern tip Boat: 1• Daily boat service to Askøy from
5
of the island of Sotra, you can enjoy local Nøstet/ the Hurtigruten terminal.
2 6
delicacies at Panorama Konferansehotell,
Bus: 3• Local bus services –
while admiring the view from the roof 7
see skyss.no
terrace. Or visit the 17th century trading 4 8
station at Glesvær. Glesvær café, which still See www.kysteventyret.no 9
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION WEST 109
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
FJELL FORTRESS
The fortress was built in 1942-1945 by the German occupation May to August Sat.-Sun. 11-16
forces to protect the seaward approach to Bergen. After the war, September to April Sundays 11-16
the Norwegian Armed Forces took over the fortress as part of Guided tours outside opening hours
the Coastal Artillery. The Directorate for Cultural Heritage issued all year by arrangement. Function and
a preservation order for the fortress in 2004 and it is now open seminar premises for let all year.
to the public. A building has since been built to protect the gun
battery that also serves as a café and meeting venue. NOK 60 0-15 free
Festningsvegen, 5357 Fjell (+47) 56 33 54 54 fjell@museumvest.no museumvest.no
HERDLA MUSEUM
Herdla Museum, which is situated at the northern end of the 1.3.-31.5.: Sun 12-17
island of Askøy, has exhibitions about how the moraine island 1.6.-14.8.: Daily 12-17
of Herdla was formed, about the German World War II air base, 15.8.-31.10.: Sun 12-17
and about the unique local bird life. At Herdla Fortress there is Otherwise by arrangement
an exhibition that features the wreck of a German Gul-16 fighter
plane. Guided tours. The area is excellent for walking, swimming, NOK 40 free
fishing and bird-watching.Approx. 45 km from Bergen city centre. Gul-16 exhibition 50
5315 Herdla (+47) 56 15 84 65 / 97 09 47 29 herdla@museumvest.no museumvest.no
COASTAL MUSEUM IN ØYGARDEN – Kystmuseet

The exhibition SEA AND WIND, EARTH AND FIRE 2.5.-30.8.: Mon-Fri: 11-16
describes the energy and resourcefulness of coastal April-Oct.: Sun: 12-17
people through 10,000 years. Film. Bicycle- canoe and By car 40 mins (road 555/561)
rowboat hire, stone age settlement, cultural paths. Cafè.
Guided tours to Kollsnes processing plant, Herdlevær
and Øygarden exhibit centre for salmon and trout.
NOK 50 free
Ovågen, 5337 Rong (+47) 56 38 50 50 kystmuseet@museumvest.no museumvest.no
© Pål Hoff
THE NORTH SEA TRAFFIC MUSEUM
In spring 1942, the village of Telavåg on Sotra was raised to the 1.5-31.8: Mon-Sat 11-16
ground and its inhabitants sent into German captivity. The reason Feb.-Oct.: Sun 12-17
was an exchange of fire in which a Norwegian agent and two Otherwise by arrangement
Gestapo officers were killed. New exhibitions will open in spring
2012 about the Telavåg Tragedy and the North Sea Traffic during NOK 50 under 16s free
WWII. Using mobile phones, the public can see and hear more
about the events while wandering around the village. Film every Groups over 20: 40
half hour. Café and shop. 40 min. from Bergen. Bus nos. 450-459 School pupils: 30
Telavåg (+47) 56 32 74 40 nordsjofartmuseet@museumvest.no museumvest.no
36 km from Bergen
PANORAMA
KONFERANSEHOTELL www.panoramahotell.no
Ph: +47 56 31 90 00
Krokane 5
Florø
Stavang
et
Naustdal tn
Jølsterva
REGION NORTH
E39
Askrova
Svanøybukt 611
110 REGION NORTH visit Nordhordland .no

Førde
609
Nordhordland | Gulen Moskog 13
Eikenes
Askvoll Gaularf
Dale Viken
Gjervik
Værlandet
THE COASTAL GEM BETWEEN BERGEN AND THE SOGNEFJORD 611
Bulandet Fure
It is easy to find things to do in Nordhordland. Many come looking for activities and adventure,
607 57
and the region is perfect for both action-packed and relaxing pastimes. Salbu
The short distance
Vadheim
Høyanger
from the sea to the mountains is one of the unique

Gåsvær
features of Nordhordland. You canNordeide try E16
Bale
13
sea sports activities in this coastal eldorado throughout Sula
the year,
Krakhella
and you can haveJOas RDEN
Måren
E39 55
Rysjedal
NEF
606
Ytrøy Lavik
much action-packed fun as you want, organised by experienced sea sports enthusiasts
SOG
Ortnevik 607
who put safety first.

Daløy
Hardbakke Rutledal
Finden
Oppedal
Utvær
Nåra 0 10
Sollibotn Brekke
Flolid
® Adachi Ma
It is easy to find things to do Eivindvik
Steinsland
in Nordhordland. Many come Mjømna

570
GULEN STØLSHEIMEN
looking for activities and Skipavik Matre
adventure, and the region Sløvåg
is perfect for both action- Fedje Sævrøy Leirvåg Duesund
Mo
M od
al e
n
packed and relaxing pastimes. Masfjordnes

E39 Nesheim
Austrheim 57
The short distance from the 569
Lindås
sea to the mountains is one NORDHORDLAND
of the unique features of Hellesøy
Nordhordland. You can try sea Manger
E16
Tjeldstø
sports activities in this coastal
Øygarden Dale
Photo: Arne Årseth eldorado throughout the year, Blomvåg Meland Knarvik 567
Osterøy
Stanghelle
and you can have as much
Tourist Information
Hamre
in Knarvik
E39 Lonevåg
Valestrand
action-packed fun as you want,
561
566
organised by experienced sea Askøy

Breistein Vaksdal
E16
sports enthusiasts who put Ågotnes
562
Kleppestø Trengereid
safety first. Arna Øystese FJ

O
Straume Norheimsund ER
The international Nordic BERGEN Tysse 7
G
AN
Oceansport Week He
RD
Sotra 48
HA
Tørvikbygd
(Havsportveka) is a highlight Flesland Strandebarm 48
that is held in August every year. Telavåg kai

Hjellestad E39
Eikelandsosen Jondal
555 Hatvik
Klokkarvik Krokeide
Photo: Erlend Spurkeland Venjaneset
Out at the ocean’s edge, lies Os
Mundheim
the small island of Fedje. Lysøen
Halhjem
Marstein Hufthamar
A visit to Fedje is a unique Austevollshella
BJØRNEFJORDEN Nordtveitgrend
Varaldsøy Sunndal
55
48
experience whatever the throughout
Møkster Nordhordland. Berg Fritid aims 48
Malknes
N
Austevoll Våge
weather. Try a lighthouse to make it more Husavikfun, easier and safer to be
Gjermundshamn
ON
Litlakalsøy
safari to Hellisøy Lighthouse, a tourist in Stordalen allTysnes year round. It offers EF

49 Nymark Løfallstrand LG
Bekkjarvik Vikane
FO
a walk on the North Sea Trail a comprehensive programme of activities for Rosendal
Sandvikvåg
in a bracing wind or delicious groups of all kinds. Stordalen, Modalen and Dimmelsvik
Uskedal
fish soup in the café. Dyrkolbotn
Brandasund are allFitjar excellent starting
Hodnanes points
Herøysund
Jektevik
Discover Nordhordland’s for short and long545 walks Nordhuglo in the Stølsheimen
Husnes
Sunde
coastal cultural landscape
E39
mountains. Rubbestadneset
Stord E134
at the Heathland Centre. In addition to walks Bømlo

Ranavik
Utåker
Matre
through this unique and beautiful landscape, GETTINGKuleseid
AROUND IN THE REGION:
Leirvik Halsnøy
Fjelberg
the centre has exhibitions, a film and a café Borgundøy

Sydnes
serving local delicacies. Golfers can play a Car: • E39Mosterhamn

road north from Bergen,Skånevik
Valevåg across
Etne
challenging round at Meland Golf, a stunning the
541
Nordhordlandsbrua
E39
Utbjoa
543
bridge. Only
18-hole course. Tjorehagen on Radøy is one 30 minutes from Bergen.
Langevåg
Sauda
Buavåg
of the biggest and best rhododendron gardens Bus: Espevær
• Local bus connections – Ølen
in Norway. The Knarvikmila organised run is see skyss.no

541
E134 Sandeid
held every year, with thousands of participants. 46 Vikedal

Ropeid
Admiring the open landscape and enjoying See www.visitNordhordland.no 46 Sand
the peace and quiet are also part of the

513
Nordhordland experience.
E134
HAUGESUND
See «From Nordhordland
To Stavanger
There are walks of varying degrees of difficulty with Love» on YouTube!
1 5 10
2 6 11
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION NORTH 111
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
BERG FRITID – outdoor pursuits in the Matre / Stordalen area
Get a taste of the fantastic fjords and mountains. Open all year
You are almost guaranteed an unforgettable experience Round trip ‘In Norwegian footsteps’
whether you choose to walk in the mountains, go on June – Sep.
a cycling trip, glide gently over the fjord in a kayak or
try abseiling, bouldering and other exciting activities. Contact us for more information/
Cabin hire all year and a ski school in winter. booking
5984 Matredal (+47) 41 04 71 09 post@bergfritid.no bergfritid.no
BJØRN WEST MUSEUM – the Resistance Movement Museum in Matre

The story of the World War II resistance group called Bjørn West May, June, Sep.: Sat-Sun 11-17
is an exciting part of the history of the local area. The fighting July, Aug.: Daily 11-17
here was some of the last action to take place in Europe in 1945. Otherwise by arrangement
There is an impressive exhibition of weapons and photographs,
and a film, all of which will give you much to think about. There
is also a CarWalk with eight information stops on the way to
Stordalen. By car: one hour from Bergen. Express bus. NOK 50 10 Groups 30
5984 Matredal (+47) 56 36 63 00 post@bjornwest.no bjornwest.no
THE HEATHLAND CENTRE AT LYGRA – Lyngheisenteret

An Information Centre spotlighting Europe’s Atlantic Apr-Sep: Wed-Fri 11-15.30
coast heathlands. Authentical heathlands managed Sun 12-17
by traditional farming methods, including burning, Otherwise by arrangement.
haymaking as well as grazing by the ancient breed
of Norse sheep. Exhibition, film and cafeteria. Walking
on well-mantained pathways. 50 km north of Bergen, NOK 50 20
E39 to Knarvik. Then road 57 to Seim. Pens. and Stud. 30
Ytre Lygra, 5912 Seim (+47) 56 35 64 10 post@lyngheisenteret.no muho.no
OSTERØY MUSEUM
Open air museum with buildings from 17th century All year: Tue-Fri 10-15
to 1920. Exhibits highlighting the fjord culture in the rural July 10-17
villages north of Bergen. Particular emphasis on building June-Sept also Sun 12-17
traditions, local arts and light industry. Expostion of
costumes. Sunday café. Walking path through the cultural
landscape between old and new graves, available all year. NOK 50 free
Pens. and Stud. 30
Gjerstad (+47) 56 19 34 40 osteroy.museum@muho.no muho.no
THE WESTERN NORWAY EMIGRATION CENTRE

The Emigration Centre features the emigrant church 19.5.-16.6.: Sat and Sun 12-15
which was brought over from North Dakota in 1996 and 18.6.-18.8.: Tue-Fri 12-17
rebuilt at Sletta, 5 historical buildings from the late 19th Sat and Sun 12-15
c., brought over from Minnesota and North Dakota, several 24.8-25.8.: Sat and Sun 12-15
exhibitions. Location: Sletta on Radøy beside the RV 565 Groups over 10 pers. all year.
road, approx. 50 mins’ drive northwest of Bergen.
NOK 55 free Stud. 40 Groups 50
Sletta på Radøy (+47) 56 37 20 00 / (+47) 55 25 18 09 muho.no

112 REGION NORTH
ALVER HOTEL – IN THE HEART OF NATURE’S BOUNTY
Welcome to Rooms · Cottages

Restaurant · Bar · Pub
Alver Hotel
For a pleasant stay in a
comfortable hotel, 30 km north
of Bergen. Boat- and bicycle
hire. Golf course nearby. alver.hotel@online.no – alverhotel.no
5911 Alversund · Tel.: (+47) 56 34 38 00 · Fax: (+47) 56 34 38 90
GULEN DIVE RESORT

FJORD UNLIMITED Take a trip to the fjords and visit Open all year
the area around Gulen. Here you can experience a wide
range of activities, where the landscape and nature is Scuba diving – RIB Safari
our playground. Scuba diving, eagle watching, lighthouse Sea Eagle – Camp Gulen
safaris, island jumping, fjordtours fishing or hiking. Viking site «Gulating»
Experience the sights and see the landscape that locals Lighthouse safari – Hiking
have held over thousands of years.
Glosvikveien 134, NO-5960 Dalsøyra post@gulensykkesenter.no gulendykkesenter.no
HILLESVÅG ULLVAREFABRIKK ÉCONOMUSÉE – Lindås

Meet Artisans at Work at Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk woollen mill, Opening hours of shop:
which produces and sells knitting yarn and wool for weaving Monday – Friday 09.00 - 16.00
and felting. Wool products have been produced here since the Thursday 09.00 – 19.00
19th century, when the only access to the factory was by rowing Saturday 10.00 – 14.00
boat, steamship or on foot. You are welcome to visit the factory
and study the old machines for yourself. They are still in full Guided tours by appointment.
operation. Øyvind and Arild Myhr are ready to welcome you.
Lindås (+47) 56 35 78 00 hifa@ull.no ull.no
A walk though the coastal landscape is refreshing for both body and soul. The North Sea Trail is a network
of walks on paths and roads through a natural landscape that extends from the coastal municipality of
Sveio in the south to the island of Fedje in northern Hordaland. The North Sea Trail takes you so close to
the ocean’s edge that you can feel the salty sea breeze and the sea spray on your face and high enough up
to give you magnificent panoramic views of the ocean or of sheltered fjords, bays and sounds with small
pine-clad islands, or of the coastal belt, where heather-clad hillsides and peat bogs bear witness to an
ancient cultural landscape that has evolved over 5,000 years – the North Sea Trail is all of this.
Fedje is an island in north-west Hordaland – a village out at the ocean’s edge.

A trip to Fedje is a unique experience regardless of the weather. It is home to
just over 600 people, and there are 125 small islands and islets in addition to the
main island. On Fedje, the North Sea Trail takes you through outlying land where
heathland and bog dominate the landscape, although some woods have also
been planted. The ocean in the west and the fjord and mountain landscape in the
east make for experiences that vary with the wind and the weather.
For more information about the North Sea Trail, see http://nordsjoloypa.ivest.no/
Information is available in Norwegian and English.
Oppedal Express boat Tønjum
Aurla
0 10 20km
Sollibotn
en
Brekke
el
nds
Flolid e
nn
n
Eivindvik ® Adachi Map, 3DD AS rd or
tu
f jo
fj
d
ls
Steinsland y en
a
REGION SOUTH
rø
rd
æ
Læ
Vikafjell N
STØLSHEIMEN Styvi Undredal
REGION SOUTH 113
570 E16
Mjømna
Skipavik Matre
Gudvangen Aurland
Sunnhordland and the municipalities of Os, Fusa and Samnanger
Stalheim
the Flåm Railway Øvstebø
Sløvåg Stalheim
Mo n 50
vrøy Leirvåg Duesund al e
M od
Masfjordnes To Oslo
FROM OCEAN TO GLACIER
Oppheim Høyfjellshotell
ustrheim 57
569
Lindås Myrdal
The area south of Bergen, at the mouth of the Hardangerfjord and the Bjørnefjord, is a region E16
Radøy full of contrasts:

555 Lindås from countless rocky islands at the ocean’s edge to fjords framed by steep
Evanger
Voss
Rafting
Hallingskeid
mountainsides and lush inland areas to Folgefonna, the third biggest glacier in ToNorway and the
Center
Manger Geilo,
E16
ø Oslo
en Meland jewel in Sunnhordland’s Osterøy crown.

Dale In this diverse and challengingUlvikrealm,Osa where history, Finse
nature and 13 572
cultureKnarvik
converge,
Tourist Information
in Knarvik Hamre you canStanghelle
swim between sheltered islets, go skiing in summer, fish for trout in
567
Granvin Hardangerjøkulen
rivers or saithe in the fjord – all on the same day!
E39 Lonevåg
561 Valestrand
Bruravik 7 13
566
Breistein Vaksdal Kvanndal
Askøy Eidfjord
562 E16 Brimnes
7
Kleppestø Trengereid D EN Vøringsfossen Waterfall
Ågotnes
Arna Øystese In this unique and varied
FJ
OR 7
Må bø dal Photo: Terje Rakke
ER
en
Straume Norheimsund
BERGEN Tysse 7
G 550 landscape,
AN Kinsarvik there are Dyranut
Herand
countless options for an To Geilo, Oslo
RD
Sotra 48 Lofthus
HA
Tørvikbygd
Flesland Strandebarm 48
active holiday. You can
Ullensvang
elavåg kai Eikelandsosen Jondal
choose between walks in
rden
Hjellestad E39 13
555 Hatvik
Klokkarvik Krokeide
Venjaneset the mountains, in woodland, Sørfjo
Os
Lysøen
Mundheim
550 up on the Hglacier, A R D A N G Ealong
RVIDDA
arstein Hufthamar
Nordtveitgrend 551
the fjord or in the coastal
BJØRNEFJORDEN
Austevollshella
Møkster Malknes
48
Varaldsøy Sunndal
landscape. There are also
Tyssedal
many possibilities if you

48
N
Austevoll Våge Gjermundshamn Odda

ON
Litlakalsøy
Husavik
would prefer to explore
EF
LG
Bekkjarvik Vikane
Tysnes
the region by bike, and the
FO
13
Rosendal
Sandvikvåg
Dimmelsvik North Sea Cycle Route, the
Skare
Fitjar Uskedal Jøsendal
Brandasund
Jektevik
Hodnanes
Herøysund
SUNNHORDLAND world’s longest cycle route
545
E39 Nordhuglo Sunde
Husnes
Røldals-
at 600Røldalkm, runs through Haukelifjell
Haukeliseter
Rubbestadneset
Stord
Ranavik
E134 parts
fjellet
of Sunnhordland.
Utåker
Bømlo Matre E134
Halsnøy
Leirvik
Fjelberg Would you like to try
Kuleseid
Borgundøy
Sydnes
Skånevik kayaking? You can choose Photo: Samarbeidsrådet for Sunnordland
Valevåg
541
Mosterhamn
Utbjoa
Etne
520
between
13
a bracing sea
E39 543
Sauda
kayaking trip and a more Photo: Pål Hermansen
Langevåg
Buavåg relaxing trip on a fjord or lake.
9
Espevær Ølen
E134
Hylen
Sandeid
541
There are lots of contrasts
GETTING AROUND THE REGION:
Vikedal 46
Ropeid 13 – from Ryvarden Lighthouse
46 Sand
Car: • E39 road Bergen- Stavanger. 513 and Cultural Centre out at
HAUGESUND Various ferry services. Fjord1.no –
E134 the coast, where you are
To Stavanger
norled.no – fosennamsos.no guaranteed a fantastic nature
experience on both stormy and
Boat: • Flaggruten
5 Bergen- Stavanger 10 windless days, to the romantic
(Kvinnherad,
6 Stord, Austevoll, Bømlo)
11 – Barony Rosendal with its idyllic setting by
norled.no
7 the Hardangerfjord.
• Hardangerfjordekspressen
8
Bergen-Rosendal – rodne.no The region’s cultural scene is also highly
9 varied, with attractions ranging from
Bus: • Kystbussen Bergen-Stavanger
museums and exhibitions to festivals
(Fitjar, Stord, Sveio) – kystbussen.no
and concerts, and the new Oseana Art
• Haukeliekspressen Haugesund-Oslo
and Cultural Centre in Os offers a varied
(Etne) – Haukeliekspressen.no
• Local bus services – skyss.no programme throughout the year.
See www.visitsunnhordland.no
114 REGION SOUTH
TØNNEGARDEN ÉCONOMUSÉE – Fusa

You’ll be fascinated to see how barrels are made. Artisans We are usually around. Contact us
at Work at Tønnegarden give you a chance to study the age- if you would like a guided tour.
old cooper’s craft in practice and in a historical exhibition. Welcome.
They make new products, using barrels as furniture for the
home. If you would also like to sample some traditional home-
baking, then this is the place for you. Jostein and Kari Gangstø
will give you a warm welcome.
Fusa (+47) 97 11 11 53/90 03 84 72 post@tonnegarden.no tonnegarden.no
OSELVARVERKSTADEN ÉCONOMUSÉE – Os
Welcome to Artisans at Work in Os. This traditional boatbuilder Monday – Friday 11.00 – 15.30
invites you to come and study the art of boatbuilding, meet the Guided tours can be arranged both
boatbuilders and see the exhibition in their workshop. We build in and outside these opening hours.
boats based on an almost 2000-year-old tradition in Hordaland.
We keep up and teach people about this old craft tradition.
Åsmund Lien is the manager.
Os (+47) 56 57 52 55/92 22 35 84 aasmund@oselvarverkstaden.no oselvarverkstaden.no
FJORDTØNNA ÉCONOMUSÉE – Tysse

Welcome to Artisans at Work in Tysse. Fjordtønna is an Open in summer, May – August
important bearer of tradition and source of knowledge about the We are usually here every day, and
traditional cooper’s craft. Odd Magnar, Hjordis and Johannes you are always welcome to visit.
Tysse run this family business on their farm. Since 1998, they
have practised the traditional cooper’s craft using modern If you want to be sure that someone
equipment. They specialise in small wooden barrels, tailor- is at home, phone or send an email
made to customers’ needs, that can have many different uses. in advance.
Tysse (+47) 56 58 63 25/92 25 37 85 post@fjordtynna.no fjordtynna.no
SKAALURENSAMLINGA – BOAT-BUILDING DOCUMENTATION CENTRE – Rosendal

Skaalurensamlinga is a boat-building documentation 25.5-16.6
centre in Kvinnherad that tells the story of the Skaaluren Open Saturday/Sunday: 11-15
Skibsbryggeri boatyard. Visit us and see a model of Gjøa
22.6-18.8:
and the site where this famous Polar vessel was built in
Open daily: 11-15
1872 by Jøra Knut.
The schooner Gurine from 1875 stands on the shore
ready for restoration. NOK 50
Rosendal (+47) 53 48 42 80 turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no visitsunnhordland.no
Situated right in the heart of Fjord Norway

– just half an hour’s drive south of Bergen
– the converted byre dating from 1655 and
the other buildings on the property now
contain 39 charming rooms for the N-5200 OS, Norway
Tel.: +47 56 30 40 00 – Fax.: +47 56 30 40 01
enjoyment of our guests. Restaurant. info@bjornefjordengjestetun.no
www.bjornefjordengjestetun.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION SOUTH 115
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
FOLGEFONNA NATIONAL PARK CENTRE – Rosendal
Exhibition about Folgefonna National Park, which includes Open every day from
Norway’s third biggest glacier. The slideshow ‘Drama i 09.05-15.09
Berg’ tells the story of how the glaciers have shaped the May and Sept. 10-15
landscape and fjords. You can also get information and June, July, Aug. 10-19
advice about how you can explore the area around the
Folgefonna glacier. The Bondhusdalen valley is a popular
destination for walks in the national park. NOK Free admission
Sunnhordland
Skålakaien, 5470 Rosendal +47 53 48 42 80 turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no
THE STONE PARK – Rosendal

The Stone Park tells the story of the geological diversity of the Always open, all year,
Frå hav til bre Folgefonna peninsula. Blocks of stone have been beautifully
polished to highlight the colours and structure of the different
all day
types of rock. The park also has a timeline showing the history
of the Earth’s development. At the entrance to the Stone Park,
nnhordland ligg mellom Bergen og Haugesund ved
you can see a restored water-driven gate saw, which you can
see in operation certain days in July. NOK Free admission
nløpet til Hardangerfjorden. Her kan du på kort tid
Rosendal +47 476 27 878/53 48 42 80 turistinfo@kvinnherad.kommune.no
tte deg frå det opne og dramatiske havet, gjennom
fascinerande fjordlandskap og ende opp på
oregs tak" - Folgefonna - Noregs 3. største isbre.
unnhordland kan du gå på evig snø, gå fottur i
asjonalparken, fiske aure i elva, sykle langs fjorden
Sunnhordland
Photo: Bjarne Øymyr
å ein dag!.
innherad turistinformasjon - Rosendal

– from ocean to glacier
: +47 53 48 42 80
mlo turistkontor
: +47 53 42 30 27at the mouth of the
Sunnhordland,
Hardangerfjord, is an area where
ord turistkontor
you can walk on perpetual Sunnhordland
: +47 53 49hike
snow, 69 in50a national park, Stavanger
fish for trout in a river and cycle
alongside the fjord - all in one day.
mapost@samarbeidsraadet-sunnhordland.no
Things to do:
The Barony
nline booking ogRosendal – Folgefonna National
meir informasjon Park –
på www.visitsunnhordland.no
Moster Amfi – Cycle along the fjords and the coast
Tourist Information offices:

Rosendal, tel.: +47 53 48 42 80
Bømlo, tel.: +47 53 42 30 14
Stord, tel.: +47 53 49 69 50
For more information and

to book accommodation:
www.visitsunnhordland.no
www.visitsunnhordland.no
NIGARDS-
Stavang
et BREEN
Naustdal tn
E39 Jølsterva
Askrova
Svanøybukt 611
5
REGION EAST
Førde 604
55
Dale
116 REGION EAST
609
Moskog 13 Norwegian
Glacier Museum
Gaupne
Eikenes Fjærland en
Aurland
Askvoll
| Flåm |Dale
Voss | Hardanger
rd
Gaularfjellet
trafjo
Gjervik Viken
Værlandet 55
n
13
Hafslo
us
de
611 L Urnes
fjor
Bulandet Fure Stave church
mds
ACTIVE, EXHILERATING AND EXCITING 607 57 Solvorn Ornes
rla
æ
Salbu Fj Sogndal
Høyanger Dragsvik
The area east Gåsvær
of Bergen – including the destinations Vadheim Hardanger, Voss and HellaFlåm – has some of
5
Nordeide Leikanger
Norway’s best-known Sula
attractions
Krakhella
worldwide. Tourists from
Måren
all over Europe
Balestrand
Road number started coming Kaupanger to Mann-
heller
E16 13 55
Hardanger already in the 19th century. Today, the DEfjords, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers are
E39
O R N Tunnel Vangsnes 55
Fodnes
Ytrøy 606 Rysjedal
Lavik N EF J
SO G
just as spectacularDaløy as they were back then. Voss is situated 607 Ortnevik halfway between the two most famous
Railway
Ferry Vik Frønningen Lærdal
Rutledal
fjords inUtvær
Norway, the Hardangerfjord and
Hardbakke
Oppedal the Sognefjord. Beautiful Express
Finden
Flåm boat is situated at the head ofTønjum
Aurla
an arm of the world’s longest
Nåra
Sollibotn andBrekke
deepest fjord, the Sognefjord. 0 10 20km
n
le
nds
ne
Flolid e
n
® Adachi Map, 3DD AS rd
un
Eivindvik jo or
fj
st
Steinsland yf d en
al
rø
rd
æ
Læ
Vikafjell N
Mjømna
570 STØLSHEIMEN Styvi Undredal E16
Photo: Stig Tronvold Hardanger is one of the Gudvangen Aurland

most beautiful regions inMatre
Skipavik Stalheim
Øvstebø
FLÅM
the Flåm Railway
Sløvåg Stalheim
Fedje Sævrøy
Norway. Leirvåg
It offers
Duesund a broad Mo
M od
al e
n 50
range of activities Masfjordnesand has E39 Nesheim Vinje

Oppheim To Oslo Vatnahalsen
Høyfjellshotell
Austrheim 57
good museums and exciting 569
Lindås Myrdal
nature-based experiences. E16
Hellesøy
You
Radøycan enjoy
555 complete peace
Lindås Evanger
Voss
VOSS
Rafting
Tjeldstø
up on the Hardangervidda
Manger
E16
Hallingskeid
Center
To Geilo,
Oslo
Øygarden Meland
mountain plateau, go on a Dale Osa 13 572
Osterøy Ulvik Finse
Blomvåg guided glacier Knarvikwalk from
Tourist Information
567
Stanghelle
Hamre
Jondal or Odda, climbLonevågvia
in Knarvik
E39
Valestrand Granvin Hardangerjøkulen
561
ferrata routes inBreistein Tyssedal 566

Vaksdal Kvanndal
Bruravik 7 13
or go on a mountain hike to
Askøy
562 E16 Brimnes
Eidfjord
7
N
Trolltunga. There are alsoTrengereid DE
Vøringsfossen Waterfall
Kleppestø
Ågotnes
Øystese OR 7
manyStraume activities you can try in

Arna
Norheimsund ER
F J HARDANGER Må bød ale
n
G Kinsarvik
BERGEN Tysse 7
550
Dyranut
Eidfjord, including whitewater
AN
Herand
To Geilo, Oslo
RD
rafting, sea kayaking and

Sotra 48 Lofthus
HA
Tørvikbygd
Ullensvang
river kayaking.
Telavåg
Flesland
kai Eikelandsosen
Strandebarm
Jondal
48
rden
Hjellestad E39 13
555 Hatvik
Sørfjo
Klokkarvik Krokeide
There is a very active Os
Venjaneset
Mundheim
sports scene in Voss, Lysøen
Halhjem
HARDANGERVIDDA
N AT I O N A L PA R K
550
Photo: Voss Klatrepark where you canBJØRNEFJORDEN

Marstein Hufthamar
try ‘soft’ or Nordtveitgrend Varaldsøy Sunndal
551
Austevollshella Tyssedal
‘extreme’
Møkster experiencesMalknes in 48
48
N
Austevoll
the air, rivers, woods or in Gjermundshamn
Våge Odda
ON
Litlakalsøy
Husavik
EF
the mountains. Activities Nymark 49

Løfallstrand
LG
Bekkjarvik Vikane
Tysnes
FO
include tandem parachuting Rosendal

13
Sandvikvåg
and paragliding, rafting, GETTING
Dimmelsvik AROUND THE REGION:
Uskedal Jøsendal
Skare
Herøysund Car:
Fitjar
riverboarding, kayaking,
Brandasund
Jektevik
Hodnanes
• Rv7 road to Hardanger – National
canyoning, mountainNordhuglo walking
545 Husnes Tourist Route Haukelifjell
Sunde
E39 Røldals- Røldal
andRubbestadneset
fishing, golf and cycling.
Stord
Ranavik
• E16 road to Voss fjelletand Flåm E134
Haukeliseter
Windtunnel Bømlo and Klatrepark Halsnøy

Utåker
Train: • Bergen Railway to Voss and Myrdal
Matre E134
Leirvik
(HighKuleseid Rope Adventures). FjelbergSydnes (for the Flåm Railway) – nsb.no
In winter, Voss is a paradise for skiers. Valevåg
Borgundøy
Skånevik
EtneBoat: • Hardangerfjord Sightseeing –
Mosterhamn 520 13
541
Utbjoa
Surrounded by steep Langevåg mountainsides, E39 543

norled.no
Sauda
cascading waterfalls and narrow Buavåg valleys, • Fjord1 summer service to Flåm – 9
Espevær Ølen
Flåm is ideal for people seeking unparalleled Sandeid 541
E134 fylkesbaatane.no Hylen
nature experiences. The trip on the Flåm Bus: Ropeid

Vikedal 46 • Local bus services –
Railway from the fjord to the mountains has skyss.no
Sand 46
13
been voted one of the world’s most beautiful 513

• Nor-Way Bussekspress –
train journeys, and there HAUGESUND are great cycling and
E134
To Stavanger nbe.no
walking opportunities along the many trails
in the Flåmsdalen 1
valley or in the mountains.5
See www.hardangerfjord.com
10
Flåm is also part of Norway’s most popular www.visitflam.com
2
round trip – Norway in a nutshell®. 6 www.visitvoss.no
11
3 7
4 8
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION EAST 117
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
Wild and dramatic nature

- the world’s best reason to visit
FLÅM
www.allegro.no · Foto: VisitFlåm / Morten Rakke
Beautiful Flåm is situated at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord,

a tributary of the 204 kilometer long and up to 1308 meter deep
ÅLESUND
Sognefjord. ÅLESUND
ÅLESUND
The Flåm Railway is the unique train journey between Flåm and the FLÅM
FLÅM
mountain station Myrdal on the Oslo – Bergen Line, and is widely VOSS
VOSS
VOSS
HEMSEDAL
HEMSEDAL
recognized as one of the steepest and most beautiful railways BERGEN
BERGENMYRDAL
BERGEN MYRDAL
MYRDAL GEILO
GEILO
in the world. The boat company Sognefjorden invites you to OSLO

OSLO
a memorable voyage between Flåm and Gudvangen on the
STAVANGER
spectacular Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy STAVANGER
STAVANGER
a good night sleep at the historical Fretheim Hotel, one of Fjord LARVIK
LARVIK
Norway’s most unique and comfortable hotels.
KRISTIANSAND
KRISTIANSAND
KRISTIANSAND
Flåm welcomes everyone, regardless age and season.
LÆRDAL–OSLO
www.visitflam.com
LÆRDAL–OSLO
UNDREDAL
UNDREDAL
UNDREDAL AURLAND
GUDVANGEN
AURLAND
GUDVANGENSTALHEIM
GUDVANGEN FLÅM
STALHEIM
STALHEIM FLÅM
VOSS OSLO
BERGEN
VOSS
VOSS OSLO
BERGEN
BERGEN MYRDAL
MYRDAL
FERJE TUNNEL TOG VEG
FERJE
FERRY TUNNEL
Oslo – Flåm TOG
..................RAILWAY
TUNNEL t VEG
350 km · 5 ROAD
30 min
Bergen – Flåm ............. 165 km · 2 t 30 min
Oslo
Oslo –– Flåm
Voss Flåm
– Flåm ..................
.................. 350
350
.................... km
km·· 5·5 ht 30
65km 50min
min
Bergen
Bergen –– Flåm
Hemsedal Flåm .............165
.............
– Flåm........ 165 km
115kmkm·· 2·21htt30
45min
min
Voss
Voss –– Flåm
GeiloFlåm....................
.................... 65
– Flåm................. 65 km
115kmkm·· · 1 t50 50 min
45 min
P.O. Box 75, NO-5742 Flåm P.O. Box 50, NO-5742 Flåm Hemsedal
Stavanger – Flåm........
– Flåm 115
.......
Hemsedal – Flåm........ 115 km · 1 h 350 km
km · ·17 tt45 min
Kristiansand
Geilo
Geilo – Flåm.....
–– Flåm.................
Flåm................. 115
115 490kmkm·· 1·18htt45 min
km
Tel: (+47) 57 63 21 00 Tel: (+47) 57 63 32 00 Ålesund –– Flåm
Stavanger
Stavanger Flåm ...........
Flåm..............350
350298kmkm·· 7·75htt
km
e-mail: flaamsbana@visitflam.com e-mail: post@sognefjorden-as.no Kristiansand –– Flåm.....
Kristiansand Flåm.....490 490 km
km ·· 88 ht
www.flaamsbana.no www.sognefjorden-as.no Ålesund –– Flåm
Ålesund Flåm...........
...........298
298 km
km ·· 55 ht
AN_Bergenguide2012_135x180.indd 2 24.09.12 13.21

118 REGION EAST
TRESKJERARTUNET ÉCONOMUSÉE – Voss

Visit an Artisan at Work. The most beautiful wooden figures imaginable Mon.- Fri.: 10.00 – 18.00
take shape in the hands of wood carver Arne Mørkve. Arne grew up Open Saturday and Sunday by
here at Treskjerartunet, where, together with his sister Berit and his arrangement.
brother-in-law, printmaker Geir Nymark, he is now carrying on his For information, call (+47) 990 35 733.
father Sjur Mørkve’s legacy. They are all part of the long-standing,
figurative wood-carving tradition in Voss. At Treskjerartunet, you can If you are coming especially to visit us
take a guided tour and see an exhibition, and learn more about the and want to be sure to find us at home,
national heritage the tradition of wood-carving in Voss represents. please call in advance.
Voss (+47) 990 35 733 arne@woodcarving.no woodcarving.no
SYSE FARM ÉCONOMUSÉE – Ulvik

You will find Artisans at Work at Syse farm in Ulvik. Stop by or contact us.
Welcome to an experience out of the ordinary at a fruit-
growing farm in beautiful Hardanger. Visit our historical
exhibition, and see what life is like on a fruit farm, outdoors
and indoors. Hans and Gro Uglenes specialise in traditional
and innovative fruit products in jars.
Ulvik (+47) 56 52 60 01/41 64 99 06 Syse.gard@online.no sysegard.no
Hardangervidda Nature Centre Eidfjord

• Wildly exciting activity- and
experience centre
• Adventure and knowledge for the
whole family
• Thrilling exhibitions: Norwegian nature,
environment and climate
• Grand panoramic film across
five screens
• The prized restaurant
Hardangerviddahallen
Open: Apr - Oct: 10 am - 6 pm

Jun 15 - Aug 20: 9 am - 8 pm
Hardangervidda Natursenter Eidfjord
N-5784 Øvre Eidfjord
Phone: +47 53 67 40 00 • Fax: +47 53 67 40 01
E-mail: post@hardangervidda.org www.hardangerviddanatursenter.no
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION EAST 119
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
rissgrafisk.no
For the perfect stay in Hardanger and Voss,
choose any of our six hotels
www.brakanes-group.no
hardangerfjord hotel Øystese i Hardanger Brakanes hotel Ulvik i Hardanger

T: +47 56 55 63 00 | www.hardangerfjord-hotell.no T: +47 56 52 61 05 | www.brakanes-hotel.no
Quality hotel & resort vøringfoss Eidfjord i Hardanger ulvik hotel Ulvik i Hardanger
T: +47 53 67 41 00 | www.voringfoss.no T: +47 56 52 62 00 | www.brakanes-hotel.no
oPPheiM hotel & resort Oppheim ved Voss strand fjordhotel Ulvik i Hardanger
T: +47 56 52 25 00 | www.oppheimresort.no T: +47 56 52 63 05 | www.brakanes-hotel.no
120 REGION EAST
HARDANGER AND VOSS MUSEUM

Eight museums in Hardanger and Voss give you a unique May-August: daily 10-17
insight into the area’s local history, culture and art. The See our website for out-of-season
museums cover a wide range of topics and have activities opening hours
for the whole family. You can watch craftsmen at work,
admire art and cultural history exhibitions, visit a traditional NOK One ticket for all the museums 150
farm cluster and lots more. Museum shops and cafés Single tickets from 50
serving home-baking. Welcome!
under 7 years: free
(+47) 53 67 00 40 mail@hardanger.museum.no hardangerogvossmuseum.no
AURLANDSSKOEN ÉCONOMUSÉE – Aurland

You can see how shoes are made at Aurlandskoen. This Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 16.00
shoemaker’s has had Artisans at Work for more than a century, Friday 08.00 – 19.00
and now you too can watch shoes being made. Their traditional Saturday 10.00 – 14.00
moccasins have inspired the whole world – all the big fashion
houses have their own version of the Penny Loafer. The shoes are Guided tours can also be arranged
guaranteed to have a ten-øre (penny) piece sewn in. The classic outside these hours.
version of the shoe is still a bestseller, but modern colours are
also very popular.
Aurland (+47) 57 63 32 12 post@aurlandskoen.no aurlandskoen.no
Coated paper C70-M88-Y100
National Tourist Routes are a tourist attraction

consisting of beautiful drives through the most
Uncoated paper C53-M80-Y100
scenic parts of Norway. Hardanger is one of
18 selected routes. Roadside picnic areas have Låtefossen waterfall south of Odda.
been built where you can admire the view, check Photo: Hege Lysholm/Statens Vegvesen.
out the weather, take photos, take a break or
explore Norway’s unique landscape.
For many people, the landscape
Reineskarvet along the National Tourist Route
Hardanger epitomises the
Dale Voss
E16
Ha romantic image of scenic Western
lli
13
Skjervet
ng
sk Norway – with lush vegetation,
ar
E16
Ulvik
ve
t waterfalls, fjords, mountains
Granvin 50
and glaciers that have captivated
Bergen rget
Steinstøberget
Kvanndal Bruravik
Haugastøl Geilotourists
7 for more than a century.
H
Hesthamar
7 Øystese Brimnes Eidfjord
Steinsdalsfossen
Norheimsund
Utne
Ut You
40
can visit the impressive
48 Tørrvikbygd 550
Kinsarvik
Halne
Vøringsfossen waterfall with its
sheer 145-metre fall, or stop at
Lofthus
Hereiane
H 7
Jondal
49 13
fruit farms along the road and
buy freshly picked fruit from July
Folge-
Tyssedal
to October. There is a strong art
551
fonna
Hardangervidda and craft tradition in Hardanger,
Odda
49 Løfallstrand
Folgefonna
Hardangervidda nasjonalpark which is known for its boat-
48
nasjonalpark building and handicrafts.
Haukelifjell
E134 Røldalsfjellet E136
Horda
Røldal
Rjukan
Restaurants
DID YOU KNOW?
REGION EAST 121
Here is there
Uptaqui nit,room
iderunt delenimus.
THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR BERGEN AND THE REGION 2013
630.000 copies printed in English, Norwegian, German and Spanish.
Editorial management: Bergen Tourist Board. Advertising: Product manager Gunvor Follesø, tel. (+47) 55 55 20 15.
Layout: Reaktor. Production: Frank Modahl Grafisk. Printing: Scanner Grafisk.
The Bergen Guide is produced on environmentally friendly paper in January 2013 for free distribution.
Bergen Tourist Board cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or subsequent alterations.
Photo credits
See pages:
Front page: Bergen Tourist Board / Robin Strand
4: Bergen Tourist Board / Per Eide, Paal Audestad / Fjord Tours, Henning Rasmussen /
Bergen Base Camp, CH / Innovation Norway (x2), Bergen Tourist Board / Jan M. Lillebø
5: Bergen Tourist Board / Willy Haraldsen
6: Eder Biesel Arkitekter
7: Eder Biesel Arkitekter, Bergen Tourist Board / Per Eide
8 Lars Svenkerud, Skånevik Bluesfestival, Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen
9: Bergen Tourist Board / Oddleiv Apneseth, CH / Innovation Norway
10: Bergen Tourist Board / Willy Haraldsen, Frithjof Fure, Event1
11: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life – visitnorway.com (x2)
14: Bergen Tourist Board / Oddleiv Apneseth
15: Bergen Tourist Board / Matjaz Inthar
30: AMBRA2008 by Ina Christel Johannesen / Camilla Spidsøe and Lena Meland /
Photo: Carina Musk-Andersen
31: Vidar Langeland / Bergensavisen
34: Bergen Tourist Board / Matjaz Inthar, Bergen Tourist Board / Jan Løtvedt
35: Bergen Tourist Board / Oddleiv Apneseth, Fløibanen / Pål Hoff, Old Bergen Museum /
Bergen City Museum, CH / Innovation Norway, Kristin Svarstad / Musica Nord
37: Linn Kjos Falkenberg, Bergen Art Museum, Barn I Byen / Kjersti Vik
52: Anne Gunn Rosvold / Bergen Base Camp
53: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life AS / Fjord Norge AS, Terje Rakke / Nordic Life AS /
Innovation Norway, Voss Rafting Senter
56: Clarion Hotel Admiral
57: H.J. Brun, Augustin / A.J. Kleven
84: Solveig Hisdal / Oleana AS
85: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life AS / Fjord Norge AS
91: Bergen Tourist Board / Johnny Mazzilli, Grand Terminus / Atle Kårstad, Eder Biesel Arkitekter
105: Dahle / Destination Hardanger Fjord AS, Paal Audestad / Fjord Tours

erATING
OPPOrTUNITIES
Business and research
Welcome to the
Bergen region!
The Bergen region is an exciting The wild and beautiful nature of Western
region that has great diversity, a Norway also makes it an exciting tourist
and adventure destination. In recent
strong business community and
years, a creative scene has led to culture,
a forward-looking research and media, design, film and music becoming
development community. key industries in the region.
Bergen has a long-standing maritime Both the University of Bergen and the
and fish trading tradition, and its Institute of Marine Research are engaged
proximity to the oil and gas fields in the in broad marine research activities, while
North Sea has led to the establishment the Nansen Environmental and Remote
of world-class, knowledge-based, Sensing Center and the Bjerknes Centre
competitive business clusters in for Climate Research are important polar
seafood and energy. and climate research communities.
On the following pages, you will

become better acquainted with our most
important industrial clusters and most
interesting expert environments.
Welcome to the Bergen region!
Asbjørn Algrøy
Business Region Bergen
Business Region Bergen

Is engaged in regional business development, runs a business start-up
service and promotes and markets the business region.
(+47) 56 90 11 50 | post@brb.no | www.brb.no
Bergen is building
the media of the future
Bergen has a unique media environment. These companies have now agreed on a
Two of Norway’s biggest TV companies, joint vision: a dedicated media district in
strong regional newspapers and a the Nøstet area where there is room for
recognised film community are all based in creativity and world-leading production
the city. The digital era has created a new, facilities. The goal is to ensure an even
forward-looking industrial success story: stronger base for creative growth in the
solutions developed by the sharpest minds city of seven mountains. It is very probable
in Bergen are now used by the biggest that what you watch on your screen in
TV stations around the world. The city has future will be ‘made in Bergen’.
a host of small companies and start-up
enterprises that are creating the media
experiences of the future.
The head office of TV station TV2 is located in Bergen.

The vision is to create a dedicated media district.
Photo | Business Region Bergen
Creative industries
The Bergen region has Norway’s second biggest cluster in design, film,
and TV production and it also has many interesting digital environments.
In addition, music has always been a major export from the region.
Industry putting
Bergen on the map
The Bergen region has a very increased safety and an essential
extensive and important oil factor for everyone operating in this
market. Risk optimisation based on
and gas and maritime industry,
automatic monitoring of equipment is
employing tens of thousands a huge market and Bergen has all that
of people. The Bergen region is necessary to become a world leader
is Norway’s biggest maritime in this field.
region and it has extensive
experience in shipping and ship There will also be a huge need in future
for the maintenance of thousands of
maintenance. In recent years,
wind turbines in large wind power
a major offshore industry has projects, such as the Dogger Bank.
been established in the Bergen Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear
region, particularly in operation power means massive opportunities
and maintenance. for Norwegian energy exports, and for
the operation and maintenance industry
Uptime Centre of Competence and as well. It’s all about recognising the
Maintenance has been established opportunities!
to create a joint arena for developing
collaborative projects between business Education, expertise and recruitment
and industry and R&D institutions. This in The Bergen region sorely needs
turn can result in further development of technical personnel, including skilled
existing technology and methods. workers, engineers and specialists
with master’s degrees and doctorates.
Safety and risk management The new centre will help to boost
There is always an element of risk recruitment to technical subjects,
involved in shipping, oil drilling and influence the content of technical study
offshore operations. That is why safe programmes at both the regional and
operations on ships, platforms and national level, and, last but not least,
subsea facilities are a high priority for draw attention to the opportunities the
companies and subject to stringent region offers to skilled personnel from
official requirements. Risk management around the world.
is a response to the requirement for
The Bergen region has an extensive offshore operations and

maintenance sector. Uptime Centre of Competence will further develop
existing technology and methods in the industry.
Photo | Business Region Bergen
A highly diverse energy cluster

The Bergen region’s biggest industrial cluster is in oil, gas and renewable energy.
Carbon capture at Mongstad, the operation of platforms in the North Sea and a
subsea centre of expertise are among the areas in which the region stands out.
World leader in shipping
The Bergen region is a maritime centre in Norway, with a number of the world’s
leading shipping companies and major global suppliers. Twenty per cent of
Norwegian value creation in the maritime industry takes place in the Bergen region.
erating
KNOWLEDGE
Big seafood region

Norway is one of the world’s biggest producers of seafood. Twenty-five percent
of Norwegian value creation in fisheries and aquaculture takes place in the
Bergen region, which also has a strong, cutting-edge marine research cluster.
A world-leading
seafood region
The Bergen region has several New knowledge and technology
of the top seafood companies will be decisive in the development
of more sustainable harvesting and
in the world and an international
production methods for seafood from
marine research community. The our productive coast and seas. In
large aquaculture and fisheries Bergen, there are several international
industries have helped to make research and innovation centres, which,
Norway the world’s second in collaboration with industry, are helping
biggest exporter of seafood after to solve the biggest global challenges
in harvesting technology, salmon louse,
China. the climate, technology, bioprospecting,
algae and marine environmental
Our coastal culture plays an important
monitoring.
role in our health, welfare and recreation,
and it is the basis for a wide range of
experiences in the region. The clean Bergen Marine Research Cluster,
water of the cold West-Norwegian fjords which includes two key research and
provides the perfect conditions for fish- development institutions, the Institute of
farming, especially of salmon and trout. Marine Research and the University of
The Norwegian fishing fleet is one of the Bergen, has a scope, academic breadth
most modern in the world, and several of and quality that make it a centre of
the fishing vessels are so advanced that marine research and education. Bergen
they are also used in connection with is also the biggest region in the marine
marine research. management of fisheries resources,
environment and health.
Research and development
The knowledge communities have a Everything is now in place for the region
global responsibility for exploiting the to be able to develop new marine
sea to a greater extent and in a more bioprospecting and biotechnology
sustainable manner in order to feed clusters. Commercial sites are available
the world’s growing population. It is a for the development of new and growing
requirement that the industry and the clusters in this forward-looking field.
large research communities collaborate
on finding good solutions for the future. Sample our seafood when you visit us!
Gateway to the Fjords of Norway

The Bergen region is a great base from which to explore the fantastic fjords,
mountains and coastline. The old wharf at Bryggen in Bergen is a World
Heritage attraction, and the city and region have a vibrant cultural scene.
A leading knowledge region
The Bergen region is home to 30,000 students and 4,000 researchers.
Bergen is an exciting student town, both because it offers a wide range
of study programmes and because of the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
together, we are creating
a dynamic growth region
Uni Research | Engages in research and development in the areas of health,
language and information technology, marine biology, the environment, climate,
petroleum, culture and social sciences.
Thormøhlensgt. 55 | NO-5008 Bergen | (+47) 55 58 49 75 | post@uni.no
www.uni.no
Haukeland University Hospital | One of the country’s biggest and

most complete hospitals with treatment and research activities of international
standard. With 12,000 employees and a budget of NOK 9.1 billion, Haukeland
is an important institution in Western Norway.
NO-5021 Bergen | (+47) 05300 | postmottak@helse-bergen.no
www.helse-bergen.no
Bergen University College | Is one of the largest university colleges

in Norway, with 7,000 students and 750 academic and administrative staff.
Bergen University College offers programmes in health and the social sciences,
engineering, education and teacher training, and business administration.
Nygårdsgaten 112 | NO-5020 Bergen | (+47) 55 58 75 00 | post@hib.no
www.hib.no
NLA University College | Is engaged in research and offers degree

programmes in education, theology/religion/ethics, intercultural understanding,
and primary/lower secondary and pre-school teacher education. 1,600 students,
150 staff members, two campuses.
Sandviken/Breistein | (+47) 55 54 07 00 | post@nla.no
www.nla.no
Bergen Academy of Art and Design (KHiB) | Offers the highest

education in art, design and architecture and pursues artistic and academic
research in an experimental and creative environment. Operator of the
Norwegian Artistic Research Programme.
Strømgaten 1 | NO-5015 Bergen | (+47) 55 58 73 00 | post@khib.no
www.khib.no
brb.no

Bergen - English

Încărcat de

Informații document

Drepturi de autor

Formate disponibile

Partajați acest document

Partajați sau inserați document

Opțiuni de partajare

Vi se pare util acest document?

Este necorespunzător acest conținut?

Drepturi de autor:

Formate disponibile

Bergen - English

Încărcat de

Drepturi de autor:

Formate disponibile

OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR BERGEN AND THE REGION ENGLISH

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com World Heritage City

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Take the cable car up to Mount Ulriken, the

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Bergen Oslo Stockholm

INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC: ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER:

Come and experience what Bergen has to offer

Look for this sign in shops,

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Vetr lidsa lm.

The Tourist Information in Bergen

At the Tourist Information, you can book

You can change most currencies and

TICKETS FOR SIGHTSEEING, FJORD CURRENCY EXCHANGE/

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Bryggen (The Wharf)

BRYGGEN – A WORLD HERITAGE SITE Meeting Point Bryggen –

Today, there are more than 20 attractions

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

GATEWAY TO THE FJORD EXPERIENCE ACTIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE WHOLE

BERGEN, CONFERENCE CITY While Bergen’s versatility

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

• Recommending suitable venues

If you are a member of an organisation, association or a national or

Bergen Tourist Board – Bergen Convention Bureau

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

08.02 – 09.02 Norwegian Brass Band Championship, Grieghallen – www.musikkorps.no FEBRUARY

01.03 Concert with Bjørn Berge, Garage – www.bergenlive.no MARCH

16.04 Killer Queen Full Stage Show, Grieghallen – www.grieghallen.no APRIL

01.06 Dragonboat Festival- Vågen, city centre- www.dragebat.no JUNE

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

06.09 – 08.09 Bergen Food Festival, city centre – www.matfest.no SEPTEMBER

04.10 – 06.10 Home and Interiors Fair , Grieghallen – www.possibility.no OCTOBER

07.11 – 09.11 WT Literature Festival, Os – www.wt-festivalen.no NOVEMBER

Events/dates may be subject to change.

THE ST. OLAF CHOIR – 2013 Centennial Tour of Norway

Ticket information at stolafchoir.com

Grieghallen (+47) 55 21 61 50 billettservice.no – Voss (+47) 56 51 94 00 vosskulturhus.no

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Book your own guide to get more out of GUIDE COMPANIES

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

The best view in Bergen!

... perfect moments

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Take the ferry to the Aquarium Fisketorget

CITY & PANORAMA TOUR

BRYGGEN GUIDING See p. 38

NOK 120 under 16 free

Meetingpoint Bryggen, Bryggens Museum, Dreggsalm. 3 (+47) 55 30 80 30 bymuseet.no

Welcome to Hop On - Hop Off

On this round trip with our On & Off Prices:

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Bergen and the region

Måren E16 13 Road number 55 Kaupanger

Skipavik Matre Stalheim

Austevoll Våge Gjermundshamn Odda

Period Day Time Duration Name of the tour See p.

All year Daily 08.40 train 10-12 h Norway in a nutshell® 23

ONLINE BOOKING: visitBergen.com

Bergen Fjordtours and Tuesday and Thursday.

Bergen Rib Sightseeing

www.bergenfjordtours.no – Tel.: (+47) 408 25 828 – weller@bergenfjordtours.no

Round trip from NOK 850 per person