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Real Name: David
Lives In: Bergen, NO
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Bergen - The city between the seven mountains

by daarth - last update: Jan 28, 2009

I live here

The King's Hall, Håkonshallen

Important: It will be impossible to find any vacant hotel rooms in Bergen the 9th and 10th of June. Bruce Springsteen is in town for a double concert...


Bergen is known as "The city between the seven mountains", and "gateway to the fjords". Our mountains are maybe not as high as the Alps, but we do have fjords that are unique and you will find nothing like them anywhere else. You have to see it to believe it. It’s like seeing the Grand Canyon on a picture and actually being there. It’s not the same. Just to make a point; Bergen is one of the most visited ports in Europe by cruise boats. Bergen is also Norways second largest city.
Harbour erea
Some of the popular sites in Bergen:

Akvariet
Bryggen
Bryggens Museum
Fantoft Stavkirke
Fisketorget
Fjord Sightseeing
Fløybanen
Hanseatisk Museum
Lysøen
Mariakirken
Old Bergen
Stenersens Samling
Troldhaugen
Ulriken Mountain
When visiting Bergen there are a lot of things to see in and around Bergen. I will try to build travelogues of the different areas. The first one is in place and covers Nordnes.

Try the Livecam picture for view of Bergen from Fløyen at:
www.bergens-tidende.no/grafikk/kamera/floyen1.jpg

The mount Fløyen offers a spectacular view of Bergen! Try taking the funicular up (and walk down).
Nordnes

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Pros:"An international city with a small-town charm and atmosphere"
Cons:"Bergen has a Coastal climate, and it rains a lot in periods."
In A Nutshell:"You have to see it to believe it."
daarth's Bergen Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14
 
Restaurants
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7		Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 6 - Photos: 11
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2		Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1		Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6		Local Customs
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1		Shopping
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 23 - Photos: 21

daarth's Bergen Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
A walk through Nordnes- 8
Bergen maps and Fantoft Stavkirke (Stave church)- 8
Edvard Grieg- 7
VT meeting in Bergen- 1
Sailing around Bergen- 9
Today- 6
Tall ships race in Bergen 2008- 8

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Christianne Wed Mar 25, 2009 06:28 UTC
 Seems to be very interesting place! Hopefully, I'll visit it one day!		jelw Tue Feb 24, 2009 01:39 UTC
 Thanks for the wishes. I am enjoying an irish whiskey, Redbreast. I know I am a traitor to single malt but this is good, dang good!
cpiers47 Tue Nov 18, 2008 20:23 UTC
 Beautiful pictures. Bergen looks like a very nice place to live.		omidamini Tue Nov 11, 2008 06:39 UTC
 Thanks for helpful Bergen page.
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