Bergen

Bergen is Norway's second largest city and a delightful

mixture of ancient and modern.

 

A stroll through old Bryggen facing the harbour, with its wooden buildings and pointed gables provides a unique example of Norwegian medieval architecture. The old buildings house many fascinating shops, arts and crafts centres, restaurants, cafes and bars as well as the Hanseatic Museum depicting life from medieval times to the late 18th century. The harbour itself with its intriguing fish, fruit and flower market, where the locals can select their fish live, is always a centre of great interest.

Bergen Aquarium is located on the outermost point of Nordnes, with a delightful view over the approach to the port of Bergen. Seals and penguins playing in the large pools welcome you to the Aquarium that has one of Europe's largest collections of fish and invertebrates. One million litres of clean seawater are pumped up from a depth of 130 meters, allowing one of the few aquariums in the world to keep a shoal of herring. Ino Caprino's inique film about strange and wonderful world below sea level can be viewed in the 225 degrees super-video graph.

For magnificent views over the city and surrounding islands take the funicular railway to the summit of Mount Fløyen then stroll back down to Bergen comfortably in an hour. Bergen was also home of Edvard Grieg, Norway's most famous composer. A visit to his house 'Troldhaugen' is one of many excursion possibilities, as is the renowned excursion 'Norway in a Nutshell' which includes the Flåm Mountan Railway, a boat trip along the Nærøyfjord and the climb of Stalheim Gorge.

Bergen is also the main shopping centre for western Norway with excellent shops and department stores.

View Bergen in a larger map

Day 1

Fly from the UK. Arrive at Bergen Flesland Airport and transfer to your hotel.

3 nights BERGEN - Augustin Hotel (BB) or Clarion Admiral Hotel (BB)

Day 4

Transfer back to the airport for your return to the UK.

By Air: Daily from London Heathrow Airport (list of alternative airports available below)
Departure Dates:  1 May - 30 September 2012
Duration: 3 nights (additional nights available)

 

 

Norway in a Nutshell from Bergen

Description:  Perhaps Norway’s most famous roundtrip including the rail journey to Myrdal, the Flåm Mountain Railway, boat trip along the Aurlands and Nærøy fjords and Stalheim Gorge.
Operates:  Daily, all year.
Duration:  approx. 9 hours, departs 08:40 or 10:28.
Price:  £109 per adult, £56 children 4-14.

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Hardanger in a Nutshell from Bergen

Description:  This lovely roundtrip includes the rail journey from Bergen to Voss on the Bergen Railway line and a coach tour through attractive farmland and delightful villages typical of Western Norway. There is also a fjord cruise on the Hardangerfjord to Eidfjord where you join a sightseeing tour to Vøringfoss Falls and the Hardangervidda Naturcentre. The journey by boat offers spectacular views of towering mountains and impressive waterfalls.
Operates: Daily, 1/5 - 30/9.
Duration: 11 ½ hours (12 ½ on Sat), departs 0730.
Price: £112 per adult, £76 children under 16.

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Guided Tour of Bergen and Troldhaugen, home of Edvard Grieg

Description:  You travel by sightseeing bus through Bergen's stunning city center where you will experience the famous and beloved places such as the Wharf, St. Mary's Church and the University. The sightseeing tour continues on to Troldhaugen, which was Edward Grieg's home for 22 years. This beautiful villa was made by Grieg's cousin and architect Schak August Steenberg Bull. The style of the building is historicism and characterized by its revival of older style periods such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. Troldhaugen is graced with a panoramic tower and a large veranda for you to enjoy.
Operates:  Daily, 15/5 – 15/9 (ex. 17/5).
Duration:  3 hours, departs 1000.
Price:  £39 per adult, £28 children under 16

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