"Tall ships race in Bergen 2008" Top 5 Page for this destination Bergen Travelogue by daarth

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Tall ship race Bergen 2008

Norway's 3 prides! The two on the left are the Christian Radich from Oslo and the Sørlandet from Kristiansand. The one on the right is Bergen's pride and the tallest of the three, the Statsraad Lehmkuhl.

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

The UNESCO heritage site, the "Hansa Brygge" made a perfect frame for the Tall ships.

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

In the background the Rosenkrantz Tower and the Kings hall, the "Håkons hallen".

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

Many two-mast ships, but tall ships nonetheless!

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

The Hansa Brygge with thousands of people making it all a big event

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

A Viking ship replica

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

Work on the rig. I think it was from Brazil

Tall ship race Bergen 2008

The very large Russian Sail ship is here dwarfed by the modern cruise boat. A contrast for sure!

Page Updated Aug 9, 2008
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Comments (355)

Maryimelda Mar 29, 2012 at 6:13 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely city, David. You are blessed to live there.
liliana91 Feb 23, 2012 at 5:28 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful city, and interesting tips.
Dabs Feb 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM Report Abuse

I think we may *finally* get to Norway this year! Is there a big difference weather wise between mid July and mid August? Alesund is as far north as we'd go, I think.
King_Golo May 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM Report Abuse

Love your pics and the airport story... Thanks for sharing!
janetanne Nov 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM Report Abuse

I know the boats are all parked in the winter! But the boats in Greece are still sailing. Maybe you must come here? Nice Bergen pages.
tropicrd Sep 29, 2010 at 10:58 PM Report Abuse

David--what a magical place you live in--love the Stave church and the red fire station--you habe bought your home alive for me--thanks. Dorrise
joiwatani Apr 18, 2010 at 2:07 PM Report Abuse

How much is a Norwegian troll? On average, I mean? My mother-in-law is Norwegian and she had a troll for about 50 years and it was burnt during a house fire (my house)...
uglyscot Mar 1, 2010 at 11:07 PM Report Abuse

Visited 1n 1953. Remember the rain, funicular railway, fish market, but more the ship plowing through millions of sardines as we came into harbour. And a paper doll I called Tuppence Sundt for some reason I now forget.Vague deja vu looking at your pages.
sofiag Feb 27, 2010 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

Hi! Very nice to see this page! I'm planning a trip to Bergen with family + a baby.I've seen a house in Leroy. Is it a nice plce to stay 4 days?Is it far from Bergen and difficult to reach?Are there pharmacies around,for the baby? Thanks for your answers!
travelgourmet Jan 24, 2010 at 1:33 PM Report Abuse

David, I have missed so much in my lifetime, but through your tips and photos I found Bergen. Yes on a female heroine. You have Amalie Skram, we have Amelia Earhart, aviatrix. Smooth sailings, Larry