Guidebook for Bergen

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Guidebook for Bergen

Sightseeing

Recreational area with fantastic view. An old fort with canons and trenches.
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Kvarven Fort
Gravdalsbakken
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Recreational area with fantastic view. An old fort with canons and trenches.
Walk out to Kvarven Fort, continue on the road until the tarmac stops and the path starts. Nice path all the way to the top.
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Lyderhorn
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Walk out to Kvarven Fort, continue on the road until the tarmac stops and the path starts. Nice path all the way to the top.
Get the Fløybanen (very steep tram..) from the city straight up to one absolute best vantage points in Bergen. Defiantly best for a sunset. http://www.floibanen.no/
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Fløyen
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Get the Fløybanen (very steep tram..) from the city straight up to one absolute best vantage points in Bergen. Defiantly best for a sunset. http://www.floibanen.no/
This is the main square in Bergen. Go to Konfektgalleriet and buy Kulinaris! on the ground floor of Galleriet Shopping mall for the best ice cream on a sunny day.
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Torgallmenningen
Torgallmenningen
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This is the main square in Bergen. Go to Konfektgalleriet and buy Kulinaris! on the ground floor of Galleriet Shopping mall for the best ice cream on a sunny day.
Live fish, crabs, lobsters, flat fish in tanks that can be seen up close. Usually a lot of people, so go early.
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Fishmarket in Bergen
5 Torget
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Live fish, crabs, lobsters, flat fish in tanks that can be seen up close. Usually a lot of people, so go early.
The old fortress that have protected Bergen from the viking age (1000 ad.). King Eirik Magnusson used parts of it as his residence until 1299, and from 1400-1800 parts of it was used as a prison.
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The King Håkon's Hall
10 Bergenhus
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The old fortress that have protected Bergen from the viking age (1000 ad.). King Eirik Magnusson used parts of it as his residence until 1299, and from 1400-1800 parts of it was used as a prison.
The old Hansiatic trade union docks, with the iconic old hoses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen
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Bryggen
Bryggen
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The old Hansiatic trade union docks, with the iconic old hoses. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen
The mountain in the middle of the city. Best to walk from Solheimsviken/Danmarksplass. The path can be a bit tricky to find, but ask around, the view is worth the effort!
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Løvstakken
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The mountain in the middle of the city. Best to walk from Solheimsviken/Danmarksplass. The path can be a bit tricky to find, but ask around, the view is worth the effort!
Get a tourbus from city center to the foot of the mountain and then hop on the cable car up to Ulriken mountain (643 m high). Or, walk up and/or down. http://www.ulriken643.no/en/
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Cable car Ulriksbanen 50 years!
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Get a tourbus from city center to the foot of the mountain and then hop on the cable car up to Ulriken mountain (643 m high). Or, walk up and/or down. http://www.ulriken643.no/en/
General tourist information
Vågsallmenningen
Vågsallmenningen
General tourist information

Everything Else

The commanders residence from when Kvarven Fort was operational.
Kommandantboligen selskapslokaler
155 Gravdalsveien
The commanders residence from when Kvarven Fort was operational.
Main bus station in Bergen
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Bergen Brunsj
16 Kaigaten
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Main bus station in Bergen
The train station in Bergen
Bane NOR
7 Vestre Strømkaien
The train station in Bergen
Not the biggest aquarium in the world, but a wide array of fish from the west coast of Norway. And some really cool penguins. www.akvariet.no/
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Akvariet i Bergen - Det Nationale Akvarium
4 Nordnesbakken
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Not the biggest aquarium in the world, but a wide array of fish from the west coast of Norway. And some really cool penguins. www.akvariet.no/
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
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Haukeland University Hospital / Health Bergen
22 Jonas Lies vei
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Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
Hordaland police
6 Allehelgens gate
Just in case... Emergency numbers: Fire: 110 Police: 112 Ambulance: 113
All national and international flight to/from Bergen leave from here.
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Bergen Airport
555 Flyplassvegen
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All national and international flight to/from Bergen leave from here.
Call 116117 for medical assistance or just head here for non emergency issues. For critical medical attention, call 113 (or Police 112/ Fire 110)
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Bergen legevakt
9 Solheimsgaten
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Call 116117 for medical assistance or just head here for non emergency issues. For critical medical attention, call 113 (or Police 112/ Fire 110)

Essentials

The closest groceries store.
REMA 1000 Nygård
4 Gravdalsveien
The closest groceries store.
Small shopping center with two grocery stores. Open 09 - 21 Mon - Fri Open 09 - 20 Sat Closed Sun
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Safari Kjøtt
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Small shopping center with two grocery stores. Open 09 - 21 Mon - Fri Open 09 - 20 Sat Closed Sun

Food Scene

Traditional Norwegian food, a bit on the pricey side, but the food is outstanding. Normally busy, so best to book ahead. +47 55 30 20 70 http://www.bryggeloftet.no/
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Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 Bryggen
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Traditional Norwegian food, a bit on the pricey side, but the food is outstanding. Normally busy, so best to book ahead. +47 55 30 20 70 http://www.bryggeloftet.no/
If you like beer, head this way!
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Henrik Ibsen Statue
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If you like beer, head this way!
Very good food, recommend the fish and game.
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Naboen Pub & Restaurant
4 Sigurds gate
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Very good food, recommend the fish and game.
Get the Fløybanen to the top, walk down and stop for a coffe here.
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Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre Fjellsmauet
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Get the Fløybanen to the top, walk down and stop for a coffe here.
Fantastic place for a beer in the sun, meal or night out with concerts. Check the program for what's going on. http://www.usf.no/default.asp?kat=68
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Kippers Bar & Kafe USF
12 Georgernes Verft
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Fantastic place for a beer in the sun, meal or night out with concerts. Check the program for what's going on. http://www.usf.no/default.asp?kat=68

Arts & Culture

The theatre in Bergen. A very nice building from 1909. The legendary violinist Ole Bull lead the initiative for a theatre in Bergen and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first directors.
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The National Stage, Bergen
1 Engen
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The theatre in Bergen. A very nice building from 1909. The legendary violinist Ole Bull lead the initiative for a theatre in Bergen and Henrik Ibsen was one of the first directors.
Fun and entertaining science exhibitions for young and old kids! http://www.vilvite.no/english/
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VilVite - Bergen Science Center
51 Thormøhlens Gate
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Fun and entertaining science exhibitions for young and old kids! http://www.vilvite.no/english/
Concerts and shows. http://olebullhuset.no/forestillingkategorier/forestillinger/
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Ole Bull Scene
3 Øvre Ole Bulls plass
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Concerts and shows. http://olebullhuset.no/forestillingkategorier/forestillinger/

Shopping

Neat, narrow, old Bergen street with nice shops, bars and cafès.
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Skostredet
Skostredet
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Neat, narrow, old Bergen street with nice shops, bars and cafès.
A very cool shop for travellers.
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Chillout Bergen
3 Småstrandgaten
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A very cool shop for travellers.