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Fresco Hall (Matborsen)

The old Bergen Exchange with fresco paintings

Fantoft Stave Church

Stave Church originally built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150.

Paul Smith Swril-design carpet – world’s longest

Paul Smith Swril-design carpet – world’s longest

Are you interested in art? At Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport, you can see the world’s longest Paul Smith Swirl degsign carpet. The carpet is 20 meters long and can viewed by all the hotel guests. The Swirl-design carpet is located next to the hotel reception at the right hand side. Read more about the Clarion [...]

Sailing in the Norwegian Fjords – Nautic Sailing

Sailing in the Norwegian Fjords – Nautic Sailing

Nautic Sailing offer sailing yachts in Bergen and complete sailing tours for even the most demanding companies. Nautic Sailing offer an exclusive and luxury sailing cruise on the west coast that you never forget.

Visiting boats in Bergen today

Visiting boats in Bergen today

Today has been busy at the harbor of Bergen, with many visitors from near and far. We saw boats from both Norway, Germany, Canada and USA. Here are some photos from the Bergen harbor today:

Norway National Day May 17th and the Norwegian National Costumes

Norway National Day May 17th and the Norwegian National Costumes

Here you can see both Norwegian national costumes and the great atmosphere in the street called Olav Kyrres Gate

Mount Floyen and the Funicular (Floybanen)

Mount Floyen and the Funicular (Floybanen)

Magnificent views over the surroundings islands. Numerous paths offer easy walks through beautiful woodland terrain.

Knowledge Center «Want to Know» VilVite

Knowledge Center «Want to Know» VilVite

Science discovery centre for the promotion of science and technology among children and people of all ages.

WARNING! Nygaardsparken Recreation Park – Beautiful park, but stay away! Stay away!

WARNING! Nygaardsparken Recreation Park – Beautiful park, but stay away! Stay away!

The Nyggardsparken Recreation Park is a lovely park next to the center in Bergen. The park was built in 1880 opened in 1885 for the public, then known as Nygaards Park Society (Nygaards Parkselskap). Approx. 75 acres of land. Designed in English landscape style.

Lysverket Art Collection – Norwegian and foreign art

Lysverket Art Collection – Norwegian and foreign art

Lysverket Art Collection includes Norwegian and foreign art from the 1400′s until the 20th century.

Stenersens Art Collection – contemporary art

Stenersens Art Collection – contemporary art

«Stenersens Collection» is the contemporary art collection in the Bergen Art Museum. Here you find altering exhibitions.

Rasmus Meyers Art Collection – Norwegian art history

Rasmus Meyers Art Collection – Norwegian art history

«Rasmus Meyers Collection» contains main works from Norwegian art history from the 18th century to 1915, i.e. J.C.Dahl, Tidemand and Gude, Werenskiold, Chr. Krogh, as well as a notable collection of Edvard Munch.

Bergen Art Museum

Bergen Art Museum

The Bergen Art Museum includes Stenersens Collection, the Rasmus Meyers Collection and Lysverket Collection.

Bergen Contemporary Art Center

Bergen Contemporary Art Center

Bergen Kunsthall is one of Norways largest institutions for contemporary art. The institution consists of three

Photos from «Kleivesmauet Apartment»

Photos from «Kleivesmauet Apartment»

Here you can see photos from «Kleivesmauet Apartment» next to Bryggen in the center of Bergen.

Photos from «Kines Apartment»

Photos from «Kines Apartment»

Here you can see photos from «Kines Apartment» at Nordnes in Bergen. See photos from the family 2+1 bed sleeping room and the living room. See the article about «Kines Apartment» «Kines Apartment»

Photos from «Kambestad Cabin»

Photos from «Kambestad Cabin»

Here you can see photos from «Kambestad Cabin» at the isle Askoy outside Bergen. See photos from the the living room, the kitchen, outside and the cabin seen from outside. See the article about «Kambestad Cabin» English text: «Kambestad Cabin»

Mount Blaamanen Hike (moderate)

Mount Blaamanen Hike (moderate)

This is the hike from Brushytten to Mount Rundemanen. Please note that this is much of the same path as up to Mount Rundemanen

Brushytten Hike (easy)

Brushytten Hike (easy)

Brushytten is a mountain cabin kiosk by the foot of Mount Blaamanen and Mount Rundemanen, a nice, short and easy hike from the top of Mount Floyen.

City walks in Bergen

City walks in Bergen

Join the city walk to get the most out of your Bergen visit

Mount Floyen Hike Up (moderate)

Mount Floyen Hike Up (moderate)

This hike to the top of Mount Floyen starts in the city center, close to the Fish Market and the world famous Bryggen. The tour is suitable for most people with average health or better.

Fjellveien Hike (easy)

Fjellveien Hike (easy)

Fjellveien is the closest hiking path to the center of Bergen. Maybe hiking is the wrong word here as the path is very easy. Fjellveien is very popular among the locals for their Sunday stroll.

Photos from «Anettes Apartment»

Photos from «Anettes Apartment»

Here you can see photos from «Anettes Apartment» at Nordnes in Bergen. Here you can see the bedroom and the sitting area

Photos from «Little Homes HA Apartment»

Photos from «Little Homes HA Apartment»

Here you can see photos from «Little Homes HA Apartment» in Bergen. See the kitchen, bedroom and the living room in the HA apartment.

Photos from «Little Homes HP Apartment»

Photos from «Little Homes HP Apartment»

Here you can see photos from «Little Homes HP Apartment» in Bergen. See the bedroom, the kitchen and the sitting room in the HP apartment

Steinsdalfossen Waterfall – most photographed waterfall in Norway

Steinsdalfossen Waterfall – most photographed waterfall in Norway

Steinsdalfossen Waterfall is of the most photographed waterfalls in Norway

Edvard Grieg Grave (Died in 1907)

Edvard Grieg Grave (Died in 1907)

The Edvard Grieg grave is located at Troldhaugen (now known as the Edvard Grieg Museum). If you visit Troldhaugen you can see the grave if

Bergen Fish Market – Torget i Bergen

The world famous fish market in Bergen.

Bergen Folklore – traditional Norwegian folk dance

Bergen Folklore – traditional Norwegian folk dance

Traditional Norwegian folk dance and music.

Photos from «Kroken Apartment»

Photos from «Kroken Apartment»

Here you can see photos from the living room, kitchen and outside the Kroken Apartment in the center of Bergen, just next to the famous Bryggen. See the article about Kroken Apartment See the article about Kroken Apartment

Festplassen – a place to relax and for happenings

Festplassen – a place to relax and for happenings

Festplassen is the recreation area between Lille Lungegaardsvann, Rasmus Meyers Allé, Christies gate and Kaigaten. It is used for the May 17th celebration (since 1929), fun fairs, amusement parks, feast day and festivals.

Free activities in Bergen

Free activities in Bergen

To make it easier for you, we have put together a few suggestions for day programs in Bergen. Choose from these options and put together your own combination.

Photos of «Statsraad Lehmkuhl»

Photos of «Statsraad Lehmkuhl»

Here you can see photos related to the famous barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl from Bergen. See the article about Statsraad Lehmkuhl See the article about Statsraad Lehmkuhl Search for all Statsraad Lehmkuhl articles…

Skansen Fire Station

Skansen Fire Station

Skansen Fire Station was built in 1903 after a big city fire in 1901. Nice view from the fire station.

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