Guidebook for Bergen

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Guidebook for Bergen

Sightseeing

The highest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. Beautiful view from the top. Can be accessed by cable car or various trails from the valley and also over from Floyen.
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Ulriken
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The highest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. Beautiful view from the top. Can be accessed by cable car or various trails from the valley and also over from Floyen.
The cable car runs: May-Sept. 09.00-21.00 every day, Oct-April. 09.00-17.00 Tue to Sun (Closed Mon) Cable car (return): NOK 145. Cable car (one way): NOK 80. Only 18 pax per ride. Lines can be long.
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Ulriken 643
40 Haukelandsbakken
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The cable car runs: May-Sept. 09.00-21.00 every day, Oct-April. 09.00-17.00 Tue to Sun (Closed Mon) Cable car (return): NOK 145. Cable car (one way): NOK 80. Only 18 pax per ride. Lines can be long.
Quite a difficult, steep and rocky trail up to Ulriken. Very pleasant in summer, but can be quite slippery in the winter. Approx. 1 hour to the top.
Ulriken Opp (Mountain Race)
Quite a difficult, steep and rocky trail up to Ulriken. Very pleasant in summer, but can be quite slippery in the winter. Approx. 1 hour to the top.
From the top of Fløyen, you have a wonderful bird's-eye view of Bergen the surrounding fjords and islands. Enjoy a magnificent panorama of our historic city and its surrounding area.
Fløyfjellet 1
1 Fløyfjellet
From the top of Fløyen, you have a wonderful bird's-eye view of Bergen the surrounding fjords and islands. Enjoy a magnificent panorama of our historic city and its surrounding area.
The funicular runs daily all year round from early morning to late evening. Fløyen (return): NOK 85
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Fløibanen
23A Vetrlidsallmenningen
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The funicular runs daily all year round from early morning to late evening. Fløyen (return): NOK 85
This is a must see coming through Bergen, the people are friendly and the food is fresh. The workers speak many languages.
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Fisketorget
3 Strandkaien
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This is a must see coming through Bergen, the people are friendly and the food is fresh. The workers speak many languages.
Main attraction in Bergen. Make sure you go in between the buildings and get absorbed amongst the old town (it's not very big so you won't get lost).
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Bryggen
Bryggen
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Main attraction in Bergen. Make sure you go in between the buildings and get absorbed amongst the old town (it's not very big so you won't get lost).
A stair case up to Sandviksfjellet (another mountain in Bergen. Some crazy people like to race up it. The stone stairway was built with the help of Sherpas.
Fjellveien 11
11 Fjellveien
A stair case up to Sandviksfjellet (another mountain in Bergen. Some crazy people like to race up it. The stone stairway was built with the help of Sherpas.
Beautiful park near the center of Bergen. In summer, grab a disposable barbeque, some sausages and beer for a very nice picnic.
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Nordnes Park
Nordnesparken
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Beautiful park near the center of Bergen. In summer, grab a disposable barbeque, some sausages and beer for a very nice picnic.
Not a specific place but rather the entire area. You will find private homes from various periods, as well as a number of shops and workshops. Old Bergen is a reminder of what Bergen used to be like.
Nyhavnsveien 4
4 Nyhavnsveien
Not a specific place but rather the entire area. You will find private homes from various periods, as well as a number of shops and workshops. Old Bergen is a reminder of what Bergen used to be like.

Food Scene

Comprised of a restaurant, cafe and patio with outdoor seating, open every day from mid-May to the end of August. The rest of the year the cafe is open every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00.
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Fløien Folkerestaurant
2 Fløyfjellet
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Comprised of a restaurant, cafe and patio with outdoor seating, open every day from mid-May to the end of August. The rest of the year the cafe is open every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00.
Up here you can enjoy some delicious food and refreshments with even better views. Make sure you call before making the trip as it can be booked out for functions from time to time.
Sky:skraperen
40 Haukelandsbakken
Up here you can enjoy some delicious food and refreshments with even better views. Make sure you call before making the trip as it can be booked out for functions from time to time.
Best burgers is Bergen.
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Inside Live & Rock cafe
7 Vaskerelvsmauet
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Best burgers is Bergen.
My pick for the best cafe in Bergen.
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Kaffemisjonen
5 Øvre Korskirkeallmenning
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My pick for the best cafe in Bergen.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice place for a drink. Try the popcorn.
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Pingvinen
14 Vaskerelven
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Nice place for a drink. Try the popcorn.
One of the best bars in Bergen. Excellent cocktails.
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No Stress
11 Hollendergaten
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One of the best bars in Bergen. Excellent cocktails.
Cool roof top bar.
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Jacob Aall Brasserie & Bar Bergen
3 Småstrandgaten
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Cool roof top bar.

Shopping

The largest shopping center in Bergen. Easily accessible by bybane (Light rail)
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Lagunen Storsenter
1 Laguneveien
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The largest shopping center in Bergen. Easily accessible by bybane (Light rail)

Everything Else

The main city street in Bergen and a popular meeting place. Plenty of shops, street performers, restaurants and bars.
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Torgallmenningen
Torgallmenningen
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The main city street in Bergen and a popular meeting place. Plenty of shops, street performers, restaurants and bars.
The official residence of the King of Norway when he is in Bergen. The Museum is open during the months of June, July and Aug. Opening hours: Wed, Thur, Fri and Sun: 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00
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Gamlehaugen
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The official residence of the King of Norway when he is in Bergen. The Museum is open during the months of June, July and Aug. Opening hours: Wed, Thur, Fri and Sun: 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00
Johanneskirken is one of the finest neo-Gotic churches in Norway. An iconic red church that looks over the center of Bergen.
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Iglesia de San Juan de Dios
5 Sydnesplassen
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Johanneskirken is one of the finest neo-Gotic churches in Norway. An iconic red church that looks over the center of Bergen.
Troldhaugen was the home of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. His and his wife's ashes rest inside a mountain tomb near the house. The house itself and its surroundings are now a Grieg museum.
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Troldhaugen
65 Troldhaugvegen
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Troldhaugen was the home of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. His and his wife's ashes rest inside a mountain tomb near the house. The house itself and its surroundings are now a Grieg museum.
Fantoft stavkirke is a reconstructed stave church. It was originally built in Fortun, a village near Sognefjord around the year 1150
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Fantoft staafkerk
38 Fantoftvegen
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Fantoft stavkirke is a reconstructed stave church. It was originally built in Fortun, a village near Sognefjord around the year 1150
Mariakirken is the oldest building in Bergen. The church is from the first half of the 12th century, and one of the most outstanding Romanesque churches in the country.
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St Mary's Church
15 Dreggsallmenningen
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Mariakirken is the oldest building in Bergen. The church is from the first half of the 12th century, and one of the most outstanding Romanesque churches in the country.
A Music Pavilion surrounded by a small landscaped garden close to the city center.
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Byparken
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A Music Pavilion surrounded by a small landscaped garden close to the city center.
Håkon's Hall has taken its name from its first builder, King Håkon Håkonsson, it was erected between 1247 and 1261. The hall was the largest and most imposing building in the royal residence at Holmen
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The King Håkon's Hall
10 Bergenhus
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Håkon's Hall has taken its name from its first builder, King Håkon Håkonsson, it was erected between 1247 and 1261. The hall was the largest and most imposing building in the royal residence at Holmen

Arts & Culture

The National Venue of Theatre is Norway's oldest permanent theatre. The theatre was founded to develop Norwegian playwrights.
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The National Stage, Bergen
1 Engen
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The National Venue of Theatre is Norway's oldest permanent theatre. The theatre was founded to develop Norwegian playwrights.

Supermarkets

These are the local supermarkets. Please be aware that they will be closed on Sundays apart from the Joker.
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REMA 1000 Helleveien
75 Søndre Øyjorden
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SPAR Øyjorden
1 Øyjordsveien
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Closest store. Also open on Sundays.
Joker Nyhavn
27 Nyhavn
Closest store. Also open on Sundays.