Activities in Bergen: 7 sights that you should not miss
Activities in Bergen: 7 sights that you should not miss
We take a look at the best activities in Bergen, Norway - an excellent mix of nature, culture and exciting city life
Seven fjords, seven hills and an old fishing port make mountains in Norway the perfect destination for a weekend trip.
mountains may be one of the rainiest cities in Europe, but it is also a pulsating cultural center with excellent access to the western fjords. The city offers an excellent mix of nature and culture and despite the moisture we loved it. Here is what we propose for a long weekend.
1. Brüggen
The UNESCO World Heritage Site should be your first stop. The bright and beautifully preserved wooden houses are on the east bank of the port of Vågen (Bryggen means "kai").
58 buildings form the oldest quarter of mountains, including boutique cafes, handicrafts and galleries. Visit the Norwegian fishing museum there, which is located in authentic warehouses on the Kai, which are as old as Bryggen.
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Further information: www.visitbergen.com
2. Berg Floyen and the funicular (Floibanen)
A morning hike on the Floyen seems to be something of a weekend tradition among the locals from Bergen. We suggest that you do what we have done and join them! The hike to the Floyen summit takes about an hour, where you can reward yourself with a hot drink and enjoy the beautiful view before you drive down to the city center.
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Further information: Floyen.no
3. Drive on the Hardangerfjord and drive to Rosendal
The small and picturesque village of Rosendal is a two -hour boat trip from Bergen and offers a look at the Hardangerfjord, the "Queen of the Norwegian Fjords". Rosendal is a great hiking area with many hiking trails that lead from the village in all directions.
We went a few short distances before we relaxed with a hot chocolate and a piece of cake in one of the delightful cafés. (The type of hiking that Kia loves!)
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Further information: www.visitbergen.com
4. Flemish railway
If you have the time (and the money), then "the most beautiful train ride in the world" is worth both. This is not just an exaggeration of the travel company; National Geographic has appointed the Flam Railway to be one of the 10 best train routes in Europe.
The route known as "Norway" leads through spectacular landscapes, including dizzying mountain slopes, foaming waterfalls and endless fjords, while they meander along cliff paths and 20 tunnels.
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Further information: www.visitflam.com
5. Leperuseum (St. George’s Hospital)
Maybe it's an unusual choice for a museum, but Bergen once had the greatest concentration of lepratants in Europe. Between 1850 and 1900 there were three hospitals for lepratants in Bergen, the last of which died in 1946 after more than 50 years of stay.
The 500 -year -old St. George’s Hospital is today an excellent museum and monument to the disease and its treatment, which was developed by the Norwegian doctor Gerhard Armauer Hansen in Bergen.
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Further information: Bymuseet.no
6. Rosantic tower and Håkonshallen (King Håkons Halle)
Right next to Bryggen are the Rosenkrantz tower from the Renaissance and the Håconshallen. The tower and the large hall were part of the residence of King Eirik Magnusson, the last Norwegian king, who was based in Bergen until he died in 1299
The narrow and dark stairs open on the roof, from where you have an impressive view of the city, the harbor and the fortress. Hå consumers radiate medieval splendor and is still used for royal dinner and other official occasions.
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Further information: Bymuseet.no
7. Cathedral of Bergen
The St. Olav’s Church (named after Olav to the Holy, Norway Schlockpatron) is over 900 years old and has stonemasons that were carved by the same craftsman, who decorated the chapter hall of the Westminster Abbey in London.
The similarities can be clearly seen. In the summer months from June to August, free organ concerts will also take place on Sundays and Thursdays.
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Further information: www.visitbergen.com
activities in Bergen: The essentials
Was: Activities in Bergen on a weekend trip to Norway.
Where: We stayed with an Airbnb host in a quiet area above the city. The area had excellent access to Mount Floyen and the surrounding hiking trails, but it was 30 minutes' walk from the city center.
If you prefer a more central place, there are a number of hotels in the city. Book for the best prices via Booking.com.
We recommend a meal in the pingvin, a traditional pub that serves excellent ales and saturates homemade dishes such as meatballs and fish meatballs.
When: How most European cities can be visited all year round. For the best weather, however, spring and summer (May to August) are the best travel times. The weather in Norway is as bad as that in Great Britain, so that you can count on cold and wet days under dark sky outside of the season.
Note that some tours and ferries do not run during the winter months and the opening times of museums and attractions may be restricted. Likewise, some mountain paths are not accessible in winter.
like: Although the city is largely accessible on foot, the simplest and cheapest way to visit the sights is the use of a mountains card. The card includes the bus ride and entry to most museums and attractions and can be bought here in advance. The card is available in three pieces.
24 hours: 240 NOK ($ 28) 48 hours: 310 NOK (36 USD) 72 hours: 380 NOK (44 USD)
We flew from London to Bergen Flesland Airport with a low -cost airline. Book via Skyscanner at the best prices.
The Airport bus from Flybussen picks up all incoming flights and waits in front of the arrival hall. The trip to the city center takes about 30 minutes and costs 100 NOK ($ 12) for the simple journey and 170 NOK (20 USD) for the return trip. Details of the timetables can be viewed here.
You can book tickets in advance via the Flybussen website and save 15 NOK (2 USD).
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Other activities in Norway can be found in the Lonely Planet Guide to Norway.
Additional photography: Dreamstime
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