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Bergen

The "Gateway to the Fjords," Bergen is Norway's second largest city with approximately 220,000 residents. Direct flight connections are available from London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Helsinki, among others. Ferry connections are available to Hanstholm (Denmark), Newcastle, the Faeroe Islands and Scotland. There are six daily train departures to Oslo (a 6 hour journey). Bergen is also the southern-most port on the Coastal Steamer voyage.

 

Founded 925 years ago, Bergen is full of charm and atmosphere. Just a short walk from the city center you can find some of the most stunning natural beauty on earth. The city is situated between 7 mountains and is renowned for its wooden buildings and narrow streets. In the year 2000, Bergen has been elected to be the European City of Culture and already it offers a variety of year-round concerts, theaters, exhibitions and festivals.

Day 1
Bergen City Sightseeing offers three different tours every day in the peak season. From their exciting menu we highly recommend visiting:
• Lysoen, home of Ole Bull
• Troldhaugen, home of the composer Edvard Grieg
• Fantoft Stave Church
• Old Bergen Museum

Day 1 - AFTERNOON
• Take the funicular "Floybanen" to Mount Floyen to enjoy a fantastic view
• Shop for souvenirs at the top of the mountain
• Alternative tour to Ulriken mountain, where you can hear a free mountaintop concert almost every evening of the peak season
• Overnight in Bergen

Day 2
This day is best spent touring the area around the city center. Different companies offer a wide variety of Fjordexcursions, many to the famous Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord
• Try our "Norway in a Nutshell" tour 

• Arrive back in Bergen in the evening
• Overnight in Bergen

Day 3
• Experience Bergen on your own with the BERGEN CARD, which gives free and reduced admissions to most of the museums and attractions in Bergen as well as free transport on public buses and trams.  
• Overnight in Bergen

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