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Bryggen – the Hanseatic Wharf in Bergen, Norway
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Bergen
Bergen is known for Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, the Fish Market, and surrounding mountains and fjords, such as the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord.
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It is easy to travel to Bergen from the Continent and the rest of Norway - whether you choose air, road, rail or sea, connections are excellent.
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Where to stay
Bergen has a good selection of accommodation in every price category - hotels, guesthouses, camp sites, youth hostels and private accommodation.
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Attractions
Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church.
Interest: Nature attractions, Museums & Galleries, Buildings & Monuments, Fjords & Mountains, UNESCO
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Take part in Bergen's vibrant cultural scene. The nearness to nature makes Bergen a good starting point for outdoor activities.
Interest: Activities & Sports, Fjords & Mountains
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Restaurants and nightlife
In Bergen you will find just about everything from tea rooms to gourmet fish restaurants, from small bistros to discotheques, bars and nightclubs.
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Tour suggestions
Go sightseeing in the city centre, explore the surrounding fjords and mountains, or join the popular round trip Norway in a Nutshell®.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Fjords & Mountains
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Shopping
In Bergen you find plenty of tempting shops – from the small and specialised to large department stores.
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Winter in Bergen
Winter is the time for some excellent cross-country skiing near Bergen, and there are fantastic downhill slopes for those looking for action.
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Winter in Bergen
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Let a guide present the main attractions of Bergen in this video, including the Hanseatic wharf, the fish market and the view from Fløien.
Film from a trip to Bergen
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- We were presented to real Norwegian culture, says Peter Fostekew from England after visiting Otternes Bygdetun.
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About Bergen
Key facts about Bergen
Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with 240,000 inhabitants. The city was founded more than 900 years ago.
Key facts about Bergen
Tourist information for Bergen
All the information you need on Bergen and the fjords in one place. At the tourist information you can also buy the Bergen Card.
Tourist information for Bergen
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The world’s best train ride
When travelling between Oslo and Bergen, you should consider taking the scenic Bergen Railway.
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The world’s best train ride
Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf in Bergen
This UNESCO protected old merchant quarter is the only preserved business district from the Hanseatic period.
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Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf in Bergen
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Where to stay
Bergen has a good selection of accommodation in every price category - hotels, guesthouses, camp sites, youth hostels and private accommodation.
Where to stay
What to do
What to do
Take part in Bergen's vibrant cultural scene. The nearness to nature makes Bergen a good starting point for outdoor activities.
What to do
Attractions
Attractions
Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church.
Attractions
Getting here and around
Getting here and around
It is easy to travel to Bergen from the Continent and the rest of Norway - whether you choose air, road, rail or sea, connections are excellent.
Getting here and around
Tour suggestions
Tour suggestions
Go sightseeing in the city centre, explore the surrounding fjords and mountains, or join the popular round trip Norway in a Nutshell®.
Tour suggestions
Tourist information for Bergen
Tourist information for Bergen
All the information you need on Bergen and the fjords in one place. At the tourist information you can also buy the Bergen Card.
Tourist information for Bergen
Key facts about Bergen
Key facts about Bergen
Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with 240,000 inhabitants. The city was founded more than 900 years ago.
Key facts about Bergen
Shopping
Shopping
In Bergen you find plenty of tempting shops – from the small and specialised to large department stores.
Shopping
Restaurants and nightlife
Restaurants and nightlife
In Bergen you will find just about everything from tea rooms to gourmet fish restaurants, from small bistros to discotheques, bars and nightclubs.
Restaurants and nightlife
Winter in Bergen
Winter in Bergen
Winter is the time for some excellent cross-country skiing near Bergen, and there are fantastic downhill slopes for those looking for action.
Winter in Bergen
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