"Bergen - The city of rain" Bergen by jonkb


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I lived in Bergen a few years ago, working at Haukeland University Hospital

Some dry facts

Bergen is Norways second largest city measured in population and square kilometers, only passed by the capital Oslo. I

t's the perfect staringpoint for a visit to the fjojrds. Thats why it calls itself the gateway to the fjords.

History

The town hasn't always been called Bergen. It's also known as Bjørgvin.

It was the capitol of Norway, as well as the natural place for a viking to set sail into the northern atlantic. It was the northernmost hanseatic town (wich you can see at "Bryggen").

The town has been on fire several times.

Pros and Cons
  • Cons:Rain, deffinetly the Rain
  • In a nutshell:Wedged in among seven mountains, but by the sea
  • Intro Updated Apr 12, 2007
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    SORHUS Nov 22, 2010 at 4:28 AM Report Abuse

    happy belated birthday :-) hope u had a great day

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    MATIM Mar 30, 2005 at 12:18 AM Report Abuse

    We'll be there in July, thanks for the info!

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    munki Mar 23, 2005 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks Jon for your recent information at the Norway forum. You have a great site of Bergen with nice photos and useful tips.

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    JuraidahJ Jan 12, 2005 at 5:12 PM Report Abuse

    Thank you for walking me thru my happy days in Norway. We stayed just 5 minutes walk from the Nygaardsparken park. We'll always look for the red church when we're lost!! ; )

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    freya_heaven Jun 15, 2004 at 1:56 AM Report Abuse

    Very Nice Page. Thanks. (~_~)

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    truus_s Oct 16, 2003 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

    We where also in Bergen Great place..the weather was good ..and we see the Queen in Bergen..you also??

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    Narviking Jun 16, 2003 at 1:49 AM Report Abuse

    Tør nesten ikke innrømme det men jeg har aldri vært i Bergen....

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    matcrazy1 Nov 30, 2002 at 7:56 AM Report Abuse

    excellent sugestions and advices: Nygaardsparken, fish market and funicular to up to the 'Fløyen' especially, I suppose :-)

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    Porteplume Aug 2, 2002 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

    We`ve visited Bergen last June, you had great tips... ;-)

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    floss1 May 14, 2002 at 1:58 AM Report Abuse

    excellent!!!!! very good

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