Guidebook for Bergen

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Guidebook for Bergen

Sightseeing

Recreational area with fantastic view. An old fort with canons and trenches.
8 residents recomanen
Kvarven Fort
Gravdalsbakken
8 residents recomanen
Recreational area with fantastic view. An old fort with canons and trenches.
Walk out to Kvarven Fort, continue on the road until the tarmac stops and the path starts. Nice path all the way to the top.
35 residents recomanen
Lyderhorn
35 residents recomanen
Walk out to Kvarven Fort, continue on the road until the tarmac stops and the path starts. Nice path all the way to the top.
Get the Fløybanen (very steep tram..) from the city straight up to one absolute best vantage points in Bergen. Defiantly best for a sunset. http://www.floibanen.no/
531 residents recomanen
Fløyen
531 residents recomanen
Get the Fløybanen (very steep tram..) from the city straight up to one absolute best vantage points in Bergen. Defiantly best for a sunset. http://www.floibanen.no/
This is the main square in Bergen. Go to Konfektgalleriet and buy Kulinaris! on the ground floor of Galleriet Shopping mall for the best ice cream on a sunny day.
69 residents recomanen
Torgallmenningen
Torgallmenningen
69 residents recomanen
This is the main square in Bergen. Go to Konfektgalleriet and buy Kulinaris! on the ground floor of Galleriet Shopping mall for the best ice cream on a sunny day.
Live fish, crabs, lobsters, flat fish in tanks that can be seen up close. Usually a lot of people, so go early.
103 residents recomanen
Fishmarket in Bergen
5 Torget
103 residents recomanen
Live fish, crabs, lobsters, flat fish in tanks that can be seen up close. Usually a lot of people, so go early.
The old fortress that have protected Bergen from the viking age (1000 ad.). King Eirik Magnusson used parts of it as his residence until 1299, and from 1400-1800 parts of it was used as a prison.
41 residents recomanen
The King Håkon's Hall
10 Bergenhus
41 residents recomanen
The old fortress that have protected Bergen from the viking age (1000 ad.). King Eirik Magnusson used parts of it as his residence until 1299, and from 1400-1800 parts of it was used as a prison.
The old Hansiatic trade union docks, with the iconic old hoses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen
548 residents recomanen
Bryggen
Bryggen
548 residents recomanen
The old Hansiatic trade union docks, with the iconic old hoses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen
The mountain in the middle of the city. Best to walk from Solheimsviken/Danmarksplass. The path can be a bit tricky to find, but ask around, the view is worth the effort!
139 residents recomanen
Løvstakken
139 residents recomanen
The mountain in the middle of the city. Best to walk from Solheimsviken/Danmarksplass. The path can be a bit tricky to find, but ask around, the view is worth the effort!
Get a tourbus from city center to the foot of the mountain and then hop on the cable car up to Ulriken mountain (643 m high). Or, walk up and/or down. http://www.ulriken643.no/en/
34 residents recomanen
Cable car Ulriksbanen 50 years!
34 residents recomanen
Get a tourbus from city center to the foot of the mountain and then hop on the cable car up to Ulriken mountain (643 m high). Or, walk up and/or down. http://www.ulriken643.no/en/
General tourist information
Vågsallmenningen
Vågsallmenningen
General tourist information

Everything Else

The commanders residence from when Kvarven Fort was operational.
Kommandantboligen selskapslokaler
155 Gravdalsveien
The commanders residence from when Kvarven Fort was operational.
Main bus station in Bergen
59 residents recomanen
Bergen Brunsj
16 Kaigaten
59 residents recomanen
Main bus station in Bergen
The train station in Bergen
Bane NOR
7 Vestre Strømkaien
The train station in Bergen
Not the biggest aquarium in the world, but a wide array of fish from the west coast of Norway. And some really cool penguins. www.akvariet.no/
368 residents recomanen
Aquari Nacional de Bergen
4 Nordnesbakken
368 residents recomanen
Not the biggest aquarium in the world, but a wide array of fish from the west coast of Norway. And some really cool penguins. www.akvariet.no/
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
24 residents recomanen
Haukeland University Hospital / Health Bergen
22 Jonas Lies vei
24 residents recomanen
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
Hordaland police
6 Allehelgens gate
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
All national and international flight to/from Bergen leave from here.
44 residents recomanen
Bergen Airport
555 Flyplassvegen
44 residents recomanen
All national and international flight to/from Bergen leave from here.
Call 116117 for medical assistance or just head here for non emergency issues. For critical medical attention, call 113 (or Police 112/ Fire 110)
26 residents recomanen
Bergen legevakt
9 Solheimsgaten
26 residents recomanen
Call 116117 for medical assistance or just head here for non emergency issues. For critical medical attention, call 113 (or Police 112/ Fire 110)

Essentials

The closest groceries store.
REMA 1000 Nygård
4 Gravdalsveien
The closest groceries store.
Small shopping center with two grocery stores. Open 09 - 21 Mon - Fri Open 09 - 20 Sat Closed Sun
12 residents recomanen
Safari Kjøtt
12 residents recomanen
Small shopping center with two grocery stores. Open 09 - 21 Mon - Fri Open 09 - 20 Sat Closed Sun

Food Scene

Traditional Norwegian food, a bit on the pricey side, but the food is outstanding. Normally busy, so best to book ahead. +47 55 30 20 70 http://www.bryggeloftet.no/
61 residents recomanen
Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 Bryggen
61 residents recomanen
Traditional Norwegian food, a bit on the pricey side, but the food is outstanding. Normally busy, so best to book ahead. +47 55 30 20 70 http://www.bryggeloftet.no/
If you like beer, head this way!
61 residents recomanen
Henrik Ibsen Statue
61 residents recomanen
If you like beer, head this way!
Very good food, recommend the fish and game.
57 residents recomanen
Naboen Pub & Restaurant
4 Sigurds gate
57 residents recomanen
Very good food, recommend the fish and game.
Get the Fløybanen to the top, walk down and stop for a coffe here.
86 residents recomanen
Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre Fjellsmauet
86 residents recomanen
Get the Fløybanen to the top, walk down and stop for a coffe here.
Fantastic place for a beer in the sun, meal or night out with concerts. Check the program for what's going on. http://www.usf.no/default.asp?kat=68
40 residents recomanen
Kippers Bar & Kafe USF
12 Georgernes Verft
40 residents recomanen
Fantastic place for a beer in the sun, meal or night out with concerts. Check the program for what's going on. http://www.usf.no/default.asp?kat=68

Arts & Culture

The theatre in Bergen. A very nice building from 1909. The legendary violinist Ole Bull lead the initiative for a theatre in Bergen and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first directors.
82 residents recomanen
The National Stage, Bergen
1 Engen
82 residents recomanen
The theatre in Bergen. A very nice building from 1909. The legendary violinist Ole Bull lead the initiative for a theatre in Bergen and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first directors.
Fun and entertaining science exhibitions for young and old kids! http://www.vilvite.no/english/
113 residents recomanen
VilVite - Centre de ciències de Bergen
51 Thormøhlens Gate
113 residents recomanen
Fun and entertaining science exhibitions for young and old kids! http://www.vilvite.no/english/
Concerts and shows. http://olebullhuset.no/forestillingkategorier/forestillinger/
15 residents recomanen
Ole Bull Scene
3 Øvre Ole Bulls plass
15 residents recomanen
Concerts and shows. http://olebullhuset.no/forestillingkategorier/forestillinger/

Shopping

Neat, narrow, old Bergen street with nice shops, bars and cafès.
25 residents recomanen
Skostredet
Skostredet
25 residents recomanen
Neat, narrow, old Bergen street with nice shops, bars and cafès.
A very cool shop for travellers.
16 residents recomanen
Chillout Bergen
3 Småstrandgaten
16 residents recomanen
A very cool shop for travellers.