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BERGEN IS WORTH A VISIT!
The Gateway to the Fjords has always something to offer
- no matter what time of year. Bergen is an international
town full of history and tradition; a big town with
smalltown charm and atmosphere. The city of Bergen offer
you the ideal combination of nature, culture and interesting
city life. Bergen also has several exciting pedestrian
shopping streets, Gamle Strandgaten - Gågaten, Torgallmenningen,
Hollendergaten and Marken with a large selection of
shops.
"BRYGGEN" (THE
WHARF)
"Bryggen" (the Wharf) in Bergen was built
after the great fire in the year of 1702. It was raised
using the early buildings that housed the Hanseatic
Traders from 1350 to 1764 as "blueprints".
"Bryggen" is also included on UNESCO's list
of world heritage of history and culture.
More
info at www.visitbergen.com
BERGEN AQUARIUM
One of the finest and most extensive collections of
marine fauna in Europe. There are 51 tanks. 3 outdoor
pools containing seals, penguins and carp. The Aquarium
extension contains a nesting cliff, open-plan aquariums,
a new exhibition and a supervideograph.
More
info at www.visitbergen.com
TROLDHAUGEN . HOME OF COMPOSER
EDVARD GRIEG
The home of composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) and his
wife Nina. Grieg lived here for 22 years and composed
many of his best-known works in the little garden. Also
visit the cliff-hewn tomb where he was buried, the concert
hall Troldsalen and the museum.
More
info at www.visitbergen.com
LYSØEN ISLAND, AND
OLE BULL'S VILLA
The beautiful and extraordinary villa on Lysøen (the
Island of Light) was built as a summer residence for
the Norwegian violin virtuoso Ole Bull in 1873. Ole
Bull's charismatic personality and musical excellence
influenced contemporary artists. The villa is open to
the general public in the summer, offering daily guided
tours and concerts.
More
info at www.visitbergen.com
FLØIBANEN, THE
FUNICULAR
An 8-minute ride to the top of Mount Fløyen (altitude
320 m). Runs every half hour, every 15 minutes if necessary.
A magnificent view over Bergen and the suburbs. Ideal
for mountain walks. Souvenir shop open all year. Concerts
every evening during summer.
More
info at www.visitbergen.com
TORGET IN BERGEN
Bergen's famous Fish Market. Here you will also find
fruit, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
More
info at www.visitbergen.com
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The texts above is taken from Bergen
Tourist Board website: www.visitbergen.com
PHOTOS :
"Bryggen" (The Wharf): Bergen Tourist Board/
Per Nybø
Boy Brigade/ Drummers: Bergen Tourist Board/ Oddleiv
Apneseth
Torget in Bergen: Bergen Tourist Board/ Per Eide
The Grieg Memorial Hall: Bergen Tourist Board / Willy
Haraldsen
Fantoft Stavechurch : Bergen Tourist Board/ Per Nybø
Bergen Aquarium: Bergen Tourist Board/ Geir S. Johannessen |
