Welcome to Bergen Norway, and to one of the oldest and most charming towns in Norway. It is also the most important cruise harbour in the country. Bergen is the starting point of the Hurtigruten Classic Norwegian Cruise, and is easy accesible by airplane as well as by train. We have a few suggestions, but of course it all depends on how much time you have, and what is your interests. The Art Museums of Bergen yr no bergen beautiful collections yr no bergen art and design. Here you can admire the masterpieces of artists like Edvard Munch, Nikolai Astrup, J. This is probably the most visited outdoor market in Norway, and sells fruit and vegetables in addition the all the fresh fish. A city sightseeing is possible in many ways. A must is the Ulriken and the mountain viewpoint. Bryggen in Bergen and the Fishmarket We really recommend to take your time to see the old Bryggen Norwegian expression for The Wharf. Bryggen today houses mostly souvenir- and gift shops, as well as some restaurants, pubs and a museum. In the Bryggen area you can find several recommendable hotels, which really place you in the city centre during your stay. Bergen is a beautiful town, with several historical buildings, not to mention this famous Fish Market. The Fish Market is one of the most visited tourist attractions. Another must when visiting is «Torget». It is nice to walk around in the city centre, to watch the beauty of the houses and the harbour, and to find a charming, harbour restaurant, to enjoy a beer or a cup of coffee, and just watch the people passing by. How to get here Bergen Airport Flesland is situated about 20 kilometres south-west of the city centre, and is served by airport buses, scheduled buses, boat and taxi. This is one of the main international airport in Norway. From Flesland you can fly to 19 domestic and 38 international destinations. You can also travel by railway, the Bergensbanen, connecting the city to Oslo and from there to the rest of continental Europe. Express buses can take you to andor to and. In Norway, we know Bergen most of all for the rain. The dialect is very special, and the people claimes to be a bit different from the rest of Norwegians. Edvard Grieg and Troldhaugen If you ever come to visit, we also recommend you to visit the Troldhaugen, which was the yr no bergen of Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina for 22 years. The house was build in 1885, and became a museum in 1928. The museum exhibition offers an overview of the life of Edvard Grieg. Edvard Hagerup Grieg was born in this town in June 1843, by parents Alexander Grieg merchant and Vice Consul and music teacher Gesine Judithe Hagerup. The Grieg name was originally spelled Greig after Scottish origins. In the museum you will learn more about his childhood here in the town, his study in Leipzig Germanythe years in Copenhagen Denmarkand of course about his life as a famous composer. Edvard Grieg was also a famous internationally performing pianist, as well as a director. Edvard Grieg died in 1907 at the age of 64. Thousands of passengers travels this classic cruise every year, and you can make this journey all year. Sister Cities Want to know the sister cities. For almost a thousand years, this has been an important harbour for travellers from all around the world. Most has this harbour as one of it's destinations. Bergen history The foundation of the city is estimated to be about year 1070. The importance of the town came from the trade of dry cod. From around year 1100 the fishermen in Northern Norway brought their fish here, to be traded in for equipment, clothing, food and other. The importance of the town was increasing, and the growth brought more money and more trade year by year. Through the 15th and 16th centuries Bergen was one of the largest cities in Scandinavia, and until the 1830's this was the biggest city in Norway. International Festival The Bergen International Festival was established in 1953, and is also a member of the European Festivals Association. The Festival is one of the largest in Scandinavia, presenting more than 150 yr no bergen in 15 days, within music, dance, theatre, opera and visual art. Bergen Aquarium Within walking distance from the city centre you will find the Bergen Akvarium. In addition to the marine life, you can also meet animals from all over the world, like monkeys and reptiles, and even pinguins from the South Pole islands. You yr no bergen be informed about feeding times, also in English language, and the people feeding are wearing microphones to inform you about what is happening. yr no bergen Bergen University College Bergen University College is a state institution of higher education, which was established in 1994. The University College offers several high quality, study programmes, directed towards specific professions in society, and there has always been great demand for graduates from this study programmes.
