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OF F ICI AL GU I D E TO B E R G E N A N D T H E R E G I O N ENGLISH BERGEN THE GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS OF NORWAY Nord- and Sunnhordland-The Coast Adventure-Hardanger-Vos ONLINE BOOKING: visit Bergen .com 2012 World Heritage City OF F ICI AL GU I D E TO B E R G E N A N D T H E R E G I O N ENGLISH BERGEN THE GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS OF NORWAY Nord- and Sunnhordland-The Coast Adventure-Hardanger-Vos ONLINE BOOKING: visit Bergen .com 2012 World Heritage City foto: fløibanen, Pål Hoff, nils olav mevatne, noRPHoto/Robin stRanD EXPERIENCES The best view in Bergen! www.floibanen.no vetrlidsallmenningen 21, n-5014 bergen tel: (+47) 55 33 68 00 fax: (+47) 55 33 68 01 e-mail: infofloibanen.no - visit us on facebook DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. EXPERIENCES the fløibanen funicular, bergens most popular attraction, runs from the city centre 2 EXPERIENCES meet the locals We welcome the sea lions to the aquarium this summer. DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. How to get here Take a walk: It takes 15-20 minutes to walk from Bergen city center Y A RW O N FJORD NORWAY Bergen Oslo Stockholm Copenhagen London FRANKRIKE SPANIA PORTUGAL INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC: Tourist Information, Strandkaien 3, N-5012 Bergen, Norway Tel.: (+47) 55 55 20 00 Fax: (+47) 55 55 20 01 infovisitBergen.com www.visitBergen.com (see page 6 and 7) ELECTRONIC NEWSLET INDEX 5 Come and experience what Bergen has to offer As a European City of Culture and World Heritage City, Bergen offers world- class experiences and culture. Being the The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and interesting urban attracti i Tourist Information INFORMATION sveien Øvr Det Hanse- atiske H. Domkirken s ga te Korskirken 585 . GEN konto Torget Fish Market ret TIE E AT S G P P HUS Thon H. Bristol en Scandic Neptun Klostergarasjen RIS Wallendahl CH D AN S T R Kløverhuset Galleriet n bitio N T Rådhus ing Hotel TE GA enn Best INFORMATION TICKETS FOR SIGHTSEEING, FJORD TOURS AND CONCERTS We can help you with good suggestions for sightseeing and harbour excursions in the city, and we sell tickets for all the well-known round trips and fjord tours that depart from Bergen. In fact, many tours start right outside our door! TH 8 ABOUT BERGEN Den Nationale Scene ONE CITY ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES What has really made Bergen famous the world over is its unique charm and atmosphere. You have to experience it for yourself. Bergen is worth exploring on foot. Strolling around old streets and alleyways where people have lived for c ABOUT BERGEN 9 Bryggen (The Wharf) BRYGGEN A WORLD HERITAGE SITE The very fi rst buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries. Bryggen has been ravaged by many fi res, the great fi re of 1702 in particular. It reduced the w 10 ABOUT BERGEN GATEWAY TO THE FJORD EXPERIENCE Bergen is surrounded by one of the most popular attractions in the world, the Norwegian fjords, which have been inscribed on UNESCOs World Heritage List and voted the worlds most unspoiled tourist destination by National Geographic. Bergen is a great s ABOUT BERGEN 11 BERGEN, CONFERENCE CITY Bergen and the surrounding region play host to many large and small events, and the city has become an international meeting place where big events follow one after the other. Understandably enough, because the city is easy to get to from Norway and abroad, ha 12 WHATS ON Whats on in Bergen 2012 Concerts Festivals Theatre Trade Fairs Markets Activities Jan Jun and Weekly concerts with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Thursdays ALL YEAR Aug Dec Grieghallen www.fi lharmonien Jan Dec Weekly jazz concerts (not during summer), Ludvig Bar Saturday aftern DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants website Check our WHATS ON 13 Here is list nit, nimo for more details website www.visitBergen.com Uptaqui is always voluptur, on veruptur si quaecae ni dendae This there room updated et our vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam 02.06 iderunt delenimu 14 EXPERIENCES Knøsesmauet Fløyen EXPERIENCES 15 Sightseeing Bergen is famous for its unique charm and atmosphere explo- ring the city is a must. We hear the same thing every year. Visitors from all over the world have just one complaint when they leave: that their stay didnt last longer. Bergens diversity makes it unique an 16 EXPERIENCES DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ONLINE BOOKING: EXPERIENCES 17 visit Bergen .com Sightseeing 16-12-11 13:59 18 Akvariefergen_Vågen EXPERIENCES Side 2 Take the ferry to the Aquarium Fisketorget The historic ferry, the M/F Vågen, runs between the Fish Market (from the corner of the restaurant building) and Bergen Aquarium daily from 10-18 during the period 21 May to 31 August 2012 DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 19 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. BRYGGEN We can provide guidi Prices: Adults: Children: Family ticket: On this rou 5 Krokane Bergen and the region Florø 20 MAP Naustdal Askrova 611 Svanøybukt JOS Skei Stavang et tn Jølsterva E39 HELICOPTER 5 Førde 609 13 SIGHTSEEING Gaularfjellet Fjærland www.bergenhelikopter.no Dale Viken n Askvoll Gjervik Værlandet Moskog Eikenes de 13 Fure 57 607 TLF: 55 22 12 21 Salbu Høyang DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Fjord tours Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ITS SIMPLE: BYU YOUR FJORD TOUR TICKETS AT THE TOURIST INFORMATION EXPERIENCES 21 Th 22 EXPERIENCES Fjord tours Norway - made to be experienced together with others! Norway in a nutshell Hardanger in a nutshell Norways most popular round trip! This tour includes the spectacular Flåm Railway, the unbelievably narrow Nærøyfjord and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva (May Se DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 23 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Sognefjord & Dalsfjord Sognefjord in a nutshell - Experience the Dalsfjord and th 24 EXPERIENCES Fjord tours B e r g e n F j or d S ig ht S e e i n g M/S White Lady The best way to see the famous westcoast Norwegian scenery with its steep mountains, towering cliffs, and narrow fjords, - it just has to be experienced! FJORD TOURS Departs from The Fishmarket Refreshments and small DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ONLINE BOOKING: EXPERIENCES 25 visit Bergen .com 26 EXPERIENCES Fjord tours Experience Opplev the most beautiful det vakraste of the fjords Photo: Rolf M. Sørensen cox.no Foto: Rolf M. Sørensen cox.no av fjordane Flåm - Gudvangen Gudvangen-Kaupanger-Læ Take the world-famous cruise - Gudvangen Ta den verdskjente båtruta Flåm from Flåm to Gud- vange DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ONLINE BOOKING: EXPERIENCES 27 visit Bergen .com Fjord tours Photo: Terje Rakke 28 EXPERIENCES Experience Norway Fjordsightseeing erfjord e Hardang Experienc Expe rience Ex pe rie nc eC oa sta Sogn efjord Ex lF jor dN pe orw efj ys eL nc rie ay Great travel experiences Selje Oslo ord Nordfjord Florø 15 Geiranger Jostedalsbreen E 39 Førde S O G N O E R G E N R1- F J O R D S I G H T S E E I N G DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Postboks 4063, N-5034 Bergen EXPERIENCES 29 Tlf. 55 Here is there room for more +47 et 25 90 00 Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, details veruptur si quaecae ni dendae Ombord:+47 48 26 80 00 vel inullestem volupta Mobil: +47 97 07 77 30 EXPERIENCES Carte Blanche EXPERIENCES 31 Culture and experiences A World Heritage City and European City of Culture. A city buzzing with life all year round! Bergen was European City of Culture in 2000. Today, the Bergen region has a unique breadth of culture and experiences to offer. Every day, it is possible to choose bet 32 EXPERIENCES B The Bergen Card The Bergen Card The practical and reasonable way to explore Bergen, the City of Culture. With the Bergen Card in your pocket, you travel free on buses in the city. You get free or discounted admission to museums and attractions, as well as many cultural events, vario EXPERIENCES 33 Buy the Bergen card here Online: www.visitBergen.com/Ber The Tourist Information in Bergen Most campsites in Bergen Montana Family and Youth Hostel For more information about the advantages of the Bergen Card, see www.visitBergen.com/Ber and the next pages. B in the guide = free / 34 EXPERIENCES Bergen Card Benefits WHERE TO USE THE BERGEN CARD MUSEUMS / SIGHTS Aquarium - 1.3.-31.10. 1.11.-29.2. Alvøen Country Mansion Bergen Contemporary Art Centre Bergens Kunsthall Bergen School Museum/Holberg Museum Bergen Maritime Museum Bryggens Museum Buekorps Museum Damsgård Country M DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 35 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Discount price WHERE TO USE THE BERGEN CARD See page adults/children with the Be 36 EXPERIENCES Attractions in Bergen TRANSPORT TO THE ATTRACTIONS OUTSIDE THE CENTRE, see page 76 PAGE Alvøen Country Mansion 44 Aquarium 48 Arboretum and Botanical Garden 47 Bergen Art Museum 39 Bergen Contemporary Art Centre 39 Bergen Maritime Museum 45 Bergen School Museum/ Holberg Museum 46 Berg DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 37 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Historic Bergen B See p. 32-35 ALVØEN COUNTRY MANSION Industrial, social and art 38 EXPERIENCES Museums Bryggen (the Wharf) BRYGGEN A WORLD HERITAGE SITE The very fi rst buildings in Bergen were built alongside the wharf called Bryggen, which has been a lively and important area of the city for many centuries. Bryggen has been ravaged by many fi res, the great fi re of 1702 in DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Art Gallery Street Museums EXPERIENCES 39 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. BERGENS ART STREET Bergen has an impressive collectio 40 EXPERIENCES ART MUSEUMS Of BERGEN Go back in time with a historical visit to Bergen Art Museums extensive collection of art and design. The museum fills four buildings in the centre of the city. You can experience the masterpieces by Edvard Munch, Nikolai Astrup, Pablo Picasso and J.C. Dahl. Visi DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 41 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. The worlds largest collection of Bergen art jewellery Opened by HM Queen Sonja AR 42 EXPERIENCES Museums Music City MUSIC CITY ALWAYS A CONCERT TO SUIT YOUR TASTE Bergen has produced many famous musical fi gures such as classical composers Edvard Grieg and Harald Sæverud, and violin virtuoso Ole Bull. They lived at Troldhaugen, Siljustøl and Lysøen, respectively, and their home DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 43 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ED V RD GRIEG M USEU M TROLDH A UGEN A LUNCH TIME CONCERTS June 7 September 30: Museums Wooden Houses 44 EXPERIENCES WOODEN HOUSES BERGEN, THE BIG CITY WITH SMALL-TOWN CHARM Bergens small wooden houses add to the citys charm and uniqueness. Many of these old wooden buildings date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and have been respectfully restored and refurbished in recent DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Other museums EXPERIENCES 45 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. BERGENHUS FORTRESS MUSEUM Bergenhus Festningsmuseum Bergenhus Fort 46 EXPERIENCES Museums B B MUSEUM OF THE NORWEGIAN KNITTING INDUSTRY Once upon a time there was a knitwear factory... Visit Salhus 1.6-2.9.2012: Tues.-Fri. 11-16 Sun. 11-17 B B Knitwear Factory (1859-1989), part of Norways industrial heritage, 3.9-2.12.2012: Tues.-Fri. 11-15 Sun. 11-17 and learn abo DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Attractions EXPERIENCES 47 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae Churches vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. B B THE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN The Arboretum was fou Attractions 48 EXPERIENCES COME AND ENJOY A CITY THAT BUZZES ALL YEAR ROUND! Surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is ideal for enjoying the beauties of nature. A few minutes ride on the Fløibanen funicular will take you from the city centre to the top of Mt. Fløyen, while a cable car takes you to t DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 49 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Visit VilVite - the science centre in Bergen Exciting activities and lots of thin 50 EXPERIENCES Entertainment BERGEN A FESTIVAL IN ITSELF ALL YEAR ROUND Bergen has a very varied entertainment scene that ranges from the fi ne arts to exciting football matches at Brann Stadium. We have a professional ballet company, an exciting jazz and blues scene, several theatres, varied conc DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants EXPERIENCES 51 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Various BALLET/CONTEMPORARY DANCE Carte Blanche. Studio Bergen, Nøstegt. 119 (D6 52 EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCES 53 Sport and leisure active experiences The fact that Bergen is located in one of the worlds most scenic areas means that there are lots of opportunities for active experiences for adults and children alike. Nature is close at hand no matter where in the Bergen region you are. And if yo Sports and recreation active experiences 54 EXPERIENCES Leisure boats Marinas Swimming spots Activities FOR BOAT PEOPLE The Bergen region is paradise for boating enthusiasts. Here, you can explore fjords surrounded by majestic mountains as well as the myriad islands and islets that line the coas EXPERIENCES 55 Activities ANGLING Information and fi shing permits are available from the Bergen Angling Association (Bergen Sportsfi skere), Damsgårdsveien 106. Tel. (+47) 55 34 18 08. www.sportsfi skere.no. BICYCLE HIRE Sykkelbutikken, Kong Oscarsgate 81. (+47) 55 36 18 80. www.sykkelbutikken.no 56 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 57 Accommodation Bergen has a varied selection of accommodation to choose from, often combined in a package deal with tickets for cultural events. There is far too much to see and do in the whole Bergen region for just one day. Fortunately, we can offer a varied range of accommodation 58 ACCOMMODATION Pricelist hotels Prices are stated as from prices in NOK PRICES PER PERSON INCL. BREAKFAST 2012 Alver Hotel, Alvervegen 100, 5911 Alversund Augustin Hotel, C. Sundts gate 22, 5004 Bergen Basic Hotel Bergen, Håkonsgaten 27, 5015 BERGEN Basic Hotel Marken, Kong Oscarsgt. 45, 5017 BERG DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Book online ACCOMMODATION 59 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae www.visitBergen.com vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. 1. ORDINARY PRICES www. alverhotel.no augustin. 60 ACCOMMODATION Pricelist others Prices are stated as from prices in NOK GUEST HOUSES YOUTH HOSTELS PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Dist from city centre Bergen Vandrerhjem Montana, Johan Blyttsvei 30, 5096 Bergen Bergen YMCA Hostel, Nedre Korskirkeallmenning 4 Gullaksen Gjestehus, Olav Kyrresgate 32 Herdl DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Book online ACCOMMODATION 61 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae www.visitBergen.com vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM PER PERS. Shared shower 62 ACCOMMODATION Pricelist camping PRICES CAMPING 2012 (+47) E-MAIL www. Dist. No. of from cabins/ city centre rooms Price per No. of Price per Price per cabin caravans/ tent caravan from - to tents from from Period Bergen Camping Park AS Travparkvegen 65, 5111 Breistein 55 24 88 08 postbcp.no bcp.n Map index MAPS 63 See map next page HOTELS Augustin Hotel (C5) Basic Hotel Bergen (D5) Basic Hotell Victoria (D4) Bergen Travel Hotel (D5) Best Western Hotel Hordaheimen (C5) Citybox (E5) Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret (C4) Clarion Hotel Admiral (C5) Comfort Hotel Holberg (C5) Det Hanseatisk 175 150 B 125 F j e l l v ei C en ien ve Mar tin Vahls gt. tø le n sv Mu l e No F l øy s Kamv re rd ls g at e Ta L.Bjelkes rtar gate gt n Gjeble . Egedesg Peders t. ønsgt. istø lsv Fj eie n el lve ving ene H e st e b e r g v e i e n n Bre S Fløyveien i 5 55 rr y Fe et igr ute rg ter ha en mi vn og n Blaauws r n WC Ka m v e 300 je n 320m F i a alf v. Endregårds Fors k R N IE F N n kke MAPS ba be ub 65 3 EN b rs ie Se Attføringsinst. ns Handelsgymn. øe Assistent- kirkegården . .bk geg Lun k. eb an nb Jer n ei ken s gt. rgen sv C a p p e v e b a k St. Jø Ski FA VE Fløen ti tet Lei L KA en S AL n j 66 ACCOMMODATION Book online www.visitBergen.com 88 comfortable rooms in the heart of Bergen A homely hotel for most people! Since 1918! C. Sundtsgt. 18 5004 Bergen Norway www.hordaheimen.no Tel.: +47 55 33 50 00 Fax.: +47 55 23 49 50 45 comfortable rooms in beautiful surroundings With nature as DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants harbour apartments Welcome to a room with a view! www.open.no ACCOMMODATION 67 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Price per person 68 ACCOMMODATION Book online www.visitBergen.com FIVE UNIQUE HOTELS IN BERGEN: Bergens most stylish hotel in the heart of the Bryggen area! Steeped in local history and built in the neo-Baroque style, the hotel has an informal and stylish interior, and the staff do their utmost to make you feel at DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants ACCOMMODATION 69 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Welcome to Bergen Travel Hotel Affordable accommodation in the heart of Bergen 70 ACCOMMODATION Book online www.visitBergen.com stay in comfort in one of our 4 prime locations in bergen Scandic Bergen City Håkonsgaten 2-7, tel.: +47 55 30 90 80 Scandic Neptun Valkendorfsgate 8, tel.: +47 55 30 68 00 Scandic Strand Strandkaien 2-4, tel.: +47 55 59 33 00 Scandic Bergen Airport K DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants ACCOMMODATION 71 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Spoil yourself stay at Radisson Blu Free stay for the children* Playroom Ch Useful information 72 INFORMATION Activity organisers Boat hire Meeting and conference organisers Tour operators Activity organisers ANON EVENTS Østre Stiaberget 62, 5179 Godvik. (+47) 917 17 558 www.anonevents.no EXIN/BERGEN BASE CAMP Fløyfjellet 3. (+47) 55 32 55 00. www.exin.no NORDIC VENTU DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants INFORMATION 73 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS POLICE: Tel. 112, FIRE BRIGADE: Tel. 110, AMBULANCE 113. N O RW A Y 74 TRANSPORT Kirk e nes ISLAND FINLAND FJORD NORWAY Bergen Oslo Stockholm FAROE ISLAND FJORD NORWAY Copenhagen London SWEDEN SHETLAND FRANKRIKE SUMBURGH Flights: THE ORKNEY to Bergen Airport, Flesland ISLANDS KIRKWALL From abroad: more than 30 destinations in Europe and Japan ABERDEEN SPA TRANSPORT 75 Express bus services also operate in virtually all directions. Enjoy the varied scenery on your way to Bergen. Bergen is a turnaround port for the world- famous Hurtigruten coastal express, also called The Worlds Most Beautiful Sea Voyage, which sails all the way up to the Russian borde 76 TRANSPORT Transport to the attractions outside the city centre See map page 20 ALVØEN COUNTRY MANSION: Bus no. 42 from the city centre. By car: Take road no. 555 direction Sotra. Then follow road no.197 southwards. ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN: Bus no. 51 from the City Park or the bus station. DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants TRANSPORT 77 Europs most spectacular train journeys Foto: Øivind Haug Foto: Ole Walter Jacobsen Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. 1585-10 grafi sk.sentervegvesen.no 78 TRANSPORT Toll Fee in Norway Pay Toll Online Register your credit card online at www.autopass.no (Visitors Payment) and create a prepaid account. You dont need a tag for this type of payment. When you pass through a toll plaza, the licence plate is photographe DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants TRANSPORT 79 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ByGarasjen B See p. 32-35 is Bergens largest multi- storey car park with parking fo 80 TRANSPORT AIR TRANSPORT Helicopter: Helicopter: Bergen Helicopter. (+47) 55 22 12 21. www.bergenhelikopter.no AIRPORT BUS Frequent bus service to the airport leaving from Radisson Blu Royal Hotel at Bryggen, via the Fish Market, Radisson Blu Hotel Norge and the Bus Station. For departure times DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants TRANSPORT 81 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. Photo: CH / www.visitnorway.com BEAUTIFUL AND FAST Travel with MS Bergensfjord or F 82 TRANSPORT Shopping and tax refund at Bergen Airport FAShion BOOKS CoSMETiCS PERFUME Refund before security at Norport service desk Refund after security at Tanum bookstore avinor.no/bgo BRYGGEN MORE THAN JUST AN ATTRACTION SHOPPING 83 Bryggen was well known as a trading centre as early as the Middle Ages. Now, many centuries later, trade still has place of honour. Bryggens wooden buildings house a broad range of artists and craft makers who produce clothes, jewellery, ceramics and 84 SHOPPING Factory outlet for wool fashion E39 E16 E39 Ytre Arna Indre Arna E16 E39 580 BERGEN E39 The Janus Kultursenter factory outlet is situated in Espeland, south-east of Bergen. We offer a range of underwear, dresses, jackets, trousers, hats and socks for the entire family. The clothes are ma DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. SHOPPING 85 Really Made in Bergen OLEANA BERGEN, STRANDKAIEN 2A TEL. +47 55 31 05 20 WWW.OLEANA. 86 SHOPPING DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. SHOPPING 87 NORDLYS FEMININE NORWEGIAN QUALITY SINCE 1879 SPORT - FASHION - TRADITION DALE.NO ON 88 BERGEN The Fish Market BERGEN 89 Restaurants and nightlife A good meal is the icing on the cake of your visit to Bergen, and a taste of the citys nightlife should have you bursting with new energy. In Bergen you will fi nd just about every- thing - from coffee bars to fi sh restaurants and delicious international cuisine, 90 RESTAURANTS Our best restaurants NAME / ADDRESS EXCLUSIVE BØLGEN og MOI Lysverket, Rasmus Meyers allé 9 EMILY, Clarion Admiral Hotel, C. Sundtsgt. 9-13 ENHJØRNINGEN, Bryggen 29 FINNEGAARDSTUENE, Finnegårdsgt. 2A LUCULLUS, Scandic Neptun Hotel, Valkendorfsgt. 8 (closed in July) SMAUET MAT & VINHUS DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Our best nightspots Here is there room for more details Uptaqui Bars nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae Cafés nit, Nightclubs vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. CAFÉS AUGUSTINS Café og Conditori, Galleriet, Torgal 92 RESTAURANTS BARS / PUBS KONTORET, Kong Olavs plass 4, (+47) 55 36 31 30 LOGEHAVEN, Øvre Ole Bulls plass 6, (+47) 55 55 49 55 LORD NELSON, Clarion Admiral Hotel, C. Sundtsgt. 9-13, (+47) 55 23 65 00 LUDVIG BAR, Scandic Neptun, Valkendorfsgt. 8, (+47) 55 30 68 00 MADAM FELLE, Radisson Blu Royal Hot DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. RESTAURANTS 93 BODONI Eat Norwegian! Holbergstuen Holbergstuen has served hungry and thirsty Ber 94 RESTAURANTS WELL-KNOWN EXCLUSIVE CHINESE RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF BERGEN Situated on Torgallmenning, only a few minutes away from Tourist Information and the Fish Market, China Palace is truly in the Heart of Bergen. We serve top quality food in exclusive surroundings at reasonable prices. Our DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants 11-11-10 Enhjørningen_1.1side 09:09 RESTAURANTS 95 Side 2 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ON BRYGGEN IN BERGEN ENHJØRNINGEN is t 96 RESTAURANTS DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants RESTAURANTS 97 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. I N D I AN R ES TA URA NT A ND BA R A UTH ENTIC IN DIA N CU ISINE FULLY-LICENSED 98 RESTAURANTS Table reservations after 14.00 Torget 3 Tel. (+47) 55 31 66 66 A taste of China Visit Bergens fi rst-ever foreign restaurant. It has panoramic views of Bryggen, the busy harbour and the famous Fish Market. For three generations, this traditional family-run restaurant has served visit DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants RESTAURANTS 99 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. by tHe FisH market tHe tastiest oF american-inspired Food torget 9, bergen t: 55 100 RESTAURANTS Contemporary cuisine in historical surroundings PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM: ITALIAN / TAPAS / ASIAN COOKING SUSHI / VIETNAMESE Locally produced ingredients Welcome to Bergens newest restaurant complex in the heart of the city centre. - Mat n e børs Fish et k Mar Address: Vågsallmenningen DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. ONLINE BOOKING: RESTAURANTS 101 visit Bergen .com 102 RESTAURANTS Our tempting À LA CARTE MENU features traditional Norwegian cuisine with that little bit extra. Fresh ingredients made from scratch with genuine passion. ENJOY AUTHENTIC NORWEGIAN CUISINE STUNNING VIEW OF THE HARBOUR DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. RESTAURANTS 103 Cornelius seafood restaurant A unique seafood dining experience the best and fr 104 REGION Sognefjord REGION 105 Hardangerfjord Exploring the Bergen region The fjords are Scandinavias biggest attraction and they attract visitors from all over the world. Bergen and the surrounding region are situated in the heart of the world-famous fjords. It is no accident that the fjords in our region are included Dale 13 Norwegian Glacier Museum The Bergen region rd Gaularfjellet 13 611 Bulandet Fure 57 L Urnes Stave church Ornes Solvorn rla 607 55 Hafslo en trafjo Viken en Dale 106 REGION Gaupne Fjærland mds fjor d Askvoll Gjervik Værlandet Moskog us 609 Eikenes Salbu Høyanger Vadheim Gåsvær Nordeide DEN FJ DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Index / Mapreference Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. REGION WEST The Coast Adventure REGION 107 108 1 Herdla Museum 109 2 Fjell Askvoll 108 REGION WEST REGION WEST Askøy Fjell Sund Øygarden Dale Gjervik Værlandet Viken 611 Bulandet Fure 57 607 Salbu Høyanger Vadheim Gåsvær Nordeide Sula Krakhella BETWEEN ISLETS AND SKERRIES AT THE OCEANS EDGE Daløy Måren E39 Rysjedal 606 Ytrøy ORDEN NEFJ SOG Lavik 607 Ortnevik Rutledal Ha DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants REGION WEST 109 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. HERDLA MUSEUM Herdla Museum, which is situated at the northern end of the 1.3.-3 Florø Krokane Stavang Naustdal 110 REGION NORTH Askrova REGION NORTH Førde visit Nordhordland .no 609 Nordhordland Moskog 13 Eikenes Askvoll Værlandet et tn Jølsterva E39 611 Svanøybukt Dale Gjervik THE COASTAL GEM BETWEEN BERGEN AND THE SOGNEFJORD Bulandet Fure Gaularf Viken 611 57 607 It is easy t DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants REGION NORTH 111 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. BERG FRITID outdoor pursuits in the Matre / Stordalen area Get a taste of the 112 REGION NORTH ALVER HOTEL IN THE HEART OF NATURES BOUNTY Welcome to Alver Hotel For a pleasant stay in a comfortable hotel, 30 km north of Bergen. Boat- and bicycle hire. Golf course nearby. Rooms Cottages Restaurant Bar Pub alver.hotelonline.no alverhotel.no 5911 Alversund Tel.: (+47) 56 3 Matre 13 en el nn or d en Styvi Undredal E16 Gudvangen Sunnhordland and the municipalities of Os, Fusa and Samnanger Stalheim Mo Duesund Leirvåg M od E39 Masfjordnes 57 al e ls tu rd rd a jo Læ e n Stalheim Hotel yf rø fj nds REGION SOUTH æ N Vikafjell STØLSHEIMEN Sløvåg ustrheim 20km Steinsland Ski 114 REGION SOUTH B B LYSØEN ISLAND AND OLE BULLS VILLA The villa on Lysøen was built in 1873 as a summer residence for the Norwegian composer and violin virtuoso Ole Bull for his American family, and meeting place for his many friends. Ole Bull had some 13 km of pathways laid, to provide his guests DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. REGION SOUTH 115 FOLGEFONNA NATIONAL PARK CENTRE Rosendal Exhibition about Folgefonna National 116 REGION SOUTH Baroniet rosendal Båtcruise med omvisning og lunsj Boat cruise from Bergen to the Hardanger- på Skandinavias minste fjord and romantic Rosendal with its fjord, slott fra 1665. glacier, mountains and waterfalls. Mandag - fredag, fra daily til september September Package trip mai fro E39 BREEN et tn Jølsterva 5 55 604 REGION EAST 13 Norwegian Glacier Museum Dale Gaupne rd Fjærland Gaularfjellet n Flåm Voss Hardanger Viken Hafslo de 13 mds fjor 611 55 L Urnes Stave church Ornes Solvorn rla ACTIVE, EXHILERATING jæ AND EXCITING F Sogndal Dragsvik Høyanger REGION EAST 117 en trafj 118 REGION EAST Wild and dramatic nature - the worlds best reason to visit www.allegro.no Photo: VisitFlåm / Morten Rakke www.rakke.no FLÅM Beautiful Flåm is situated at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204 kilometer long and up 1308 meter deep Sognefjord. The Flåm Railw DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants REGION EAST 119 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. res High Rope Adventu Experience this! the best adventure experience in Norway ! riss-as.no 120 REGION EAST For the perfect stay in Hardanger and Voss, choose any of our six hotels www.brakanes-group.no - its truly an experience! hardangerfjord hotel Øystese i Hardanger T: +47 56 55 63 00 www.hardangerfjord-hote Brakanes hotel Ulvik i Hardanger T: +47 56 52 61 05 www.brakanes- DID YOU KNOW? Restaurants REGION EAST 121 Here is there room for more details Uptaqui nit, nimo voluptur, et veruptur si quaecae ni dendae vel inullestem volupta que voluptas eos magni nostrunt re sam iderunt delenimus. HARDANGER AND VOSS MUSEUM Eight museums in Hardanger and Voss give you a unique erating GROWTH Business and research Welcome to the Bergen region! The Bergen region is an exciting region that has great diversity, a strong business community and a forward-looking research and development community. The wild and beautiful nature of Western Norway also makes it an exciting tourist and adventure destination. In recent Bergen is building the media of the future Bergen has a unique media environment. Two of Norways biggest TV companies, strong regional newspapers and a recognised film community are all based in the city. The digital era has created a new, forward-looking industrial success story: solutions develope Industry putting Bergen on the map The Bergen region has a very extensive and important oil and gas and maritime industry, employing tens of thousands of people. The Bergen region is Norways biggest maritime region and it has extensive experience in shipping and ship maintenance. In recent years, a World leader in shipping The Bergen region is a maritime centre in Norway, with a number of the worlds leading shipping companies and major global suppliers. Twenty per cent of Norwegian value creation in the maritime industry takes place in the Bergen region. erating KNOWLEDGE Big seafood region Norway is one of the worlds biggest producers of seafood. Twenty-five percent of Norwegian value creation in fisheries and aquaculture takes place in the Bergen region, which also has a strong, cutting-edge marine research cluster. A world-leading seafood region The Bergen region has several of the top seafood companies in the world and an international marine research community. The large aquaculture and fisheries industries have helped to make Norway the worlds second biggest exporter of seafood after China. Our coastal cult together, we are creating a dynamic growth region Christian Michelsen Research Christian Michelsen Research (CMR) Christian Michelsen Research is Norways oldest polytechnic institute. It was established in 1930. We make the impossible possible and provide services worldwide at the interface between University of Bergen An internationally recognised research university with 14,000 students, 3,500 employees, six faculties, Bergen Museum and the University Library. Outstanding research and education in a wide range of fields. (+47) 55 58 00 00 postuib.no www.uib.no The Norwegian School of Econ