Guidebook for Bergenhus
Sightseeing
Bryggen is a must. This is the old Hansa-quarter of Bergen. You do not pay an entrance fee, but the shops there are quite expensive.
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Bryggen
BryggenBryggen is a must. This is the old Hansa-quarter of Bergen. You do not pay an entrance fee, but the shops there are quite expensive.
Enjoy the view at top of mount Fløyen. You can take the cable car to the top of Fløyen and hike over the hills all the way back to our house (about two hours walk).
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Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenEnjoy the view at top of mount Fløyen. You can take the cable car to the top of Fløyen and hike over the hills all the way back to our house (about two hours walk).
Parks & Nature
Feed the birds and visit the original wooden Bergen houses. A relaxed vibe, and you can go for a swim in the fjord.
Gamle Bergen station
Feed the birds and visit the original wooden Bergen houses. A relaxed vibe, and you can go for a swim in the fjord.
Hop into the fjord at Helleneset. This is where the locals go for a swim or a sun bath. It is free and uncommercial, so make sure to bring towels, mats, food and drink.
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Helleneset
45 HellebakkenHop into the fjord at Helleneset. This is where the locals go for a swim or a sun bath. It is free and uncommercial, so make sure to bring towels, mats, food and drink.
There is a nice and safe footpath with streetlights from Øyjorden down to Hellen Fort. Great place to go jogging, or just to enjoy the view.
Hellen fortress
There is a nice and safe footpath with streetlights from Øyjorden down to Hellen Fort. Great place to go jogging, or just to enjoy the view.
20 min walk from our house up the hills to Munkebotn. This is a lovely place to chill and have a picnic. You can have a swim for free in the cold waters from the tiny banks there. (Ps: the dam is under reconstruction, so this place may not be as described during your visit)
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Munkebotsvatnet
20 min walk from our house up the hills to Munkebotn. This is a lovely place to chill and have a picnic. You can have a swim for free in the cold waters from the tiny banks there. (Ps: the dam is under reconstruction, so this place may not be as described during your visit)
This is a small lake a short walk from our house. Also this is the starting point for many nice walks in the mountains near our house.
Garpetjernet
This is a small lake a short walk from our house. Also this is the starting point for many nice walks in the mountains near our house.
This is a favorite spot to rest when hiking in the hills near our house. Beautiful views over the sea and a great place to talk to locals who are out hiking.
Sandvikshytten
70 ByfjelleneThis is a favorite spot to rest when hiking in the hills near our house. Beautiful views over the sea and a great place to talk to locals who are out hiking.
This is a great destination for a short, but steep hike in the hills near our house. Amazing views.
Ravnebergshytten
71 ByfjelleneThis is a great destination for a short, but steep hike in the hills near our house. Amazing views.
It is lovely to take a break by the lake when when strawling along the hiking paths of these mountains. Also you can go freshwaterswimming (for free).
Langevatnet
It is lovely to take a break by the lake when when strawling along the hiking paths of these mountains. Also you can go freshwaterswimming (for free).
Essentials
You will find all the essentials at Rema 1000. This is where we usually do our grocery shopping. A bit larger and less expensive than nearby Spar.
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REMA 1000 Helleveien
75 Søndre ØyjordenYou will find all the essentials at Rema 1000. This is where we usually do our grocery shopping. A bit larger and less expensive than nearby Spar.
The closest grocery shop to our house. Not the best selection, but it has got the basics, and is is open until 24:00h.
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SPAR Øyjorden
1 ØyjordsveienThe closest grocery shop to our house. Not the best selection, but it has got the basics, and is is open until 24:00h.
Food Scene
Great sushi in a stylish restaurant near Bryggen. You can take the bus directly from Bryggen to our house.
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Nama
2B Lodin Lepps gateGreat sushi in a stylish restaurant near Bryggen. You can take the bus directly from Bryggen to our house.
Verftet
Enjoy a beer or have lunch directly at the waterfront.
Zupperia
12 VaskerelvenTasty food that does not break your wallet.
Litteraly translates to «good bread». Great for sandwiches and coffee.
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Godt Brød Vestre Torggaten
2 Vestre TorggatenLitteraly translates to «good bread». Great for sandwiches and coffee.
Dwell
2 SparebanksgatenLovely food,- also vegetarian, in a relaxed vibe.
Ruccola Cafe & Restaurant
7 VetrlidsallmenningenDown to earth yet lovely and tasty Italian food.
Arts & Culture
Kode 3
7 Rasmus Meyers alléHome of late composer Edward Grieg. Lovely garden and a small music venue for classical music.
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Troldhaugen
65 TroldhaugvegenHome of late composer Edward Grieg. Lovely garden and a small music venue for classical music.
This is our local concert hall. Seats 1400 people in style. Particularily great for philharmonical music.
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Grieghalle
1 Edvard Griegs plassThis is our local concert hall. Seats 1400 people in style. Particularily great for philharmonical music.
USF
12 Georgernes VerftStudios for artists + concert venue. Situated right at the seafront.
This is a museum of original Bergen houses situated right at the sea front and within walking distance from our house. It has a very cosy atmosphere, and you do not need to buy a ticket if you just wish to wander in the streets there and feed the birds or enjoy a piknik at the grass.
The cafe at Gamle Bergen Museum is a really romantic place. It is open in the summer from June through August. Quite pricy, but worth stepping by for coffee and cake.
They also arrange family events,- check out their website for info.
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Freilichtmuseum Gamle Bergen
4 NyhavnsveienThis is a museum of original Bergen houses situated right at the sea front and within walking distance from our house. It has a very cosy atmosphere, and you do not need to buy a ticket if you just wish to wander in the streets there and feed the birds or enjoy a piknik at the grass.
The cafe at Gamle Bergen Museum is a really romantic place. It is open in the summer from June through August. Quite pricy, but worth stepping by for coffee and cake.
They also arrange family events,- check out their website for info.
This is Norways largest international music- and theater festival, running in May- June each year.
Festspillene i Bergen/Bergen International Festival
6 VaskerelvsmauetThis is Norways largest international music- and theater festival, running in May- June each year.
Bergen Jazz Forum
12 Georgernes VerftThis is where you will find the local jazz scene.
Shopping
Ting means "thing" in Norwegian, and this is really a good place to find something to bring back home. They have lots of Scandinavian design articles.
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Ting Bergen
13 BryggenTing means "thing" in Norwegian, and this is really a good place to find something to bring back home. They have lots of Scandinavian design articles.
Røst Bergen
15 BryggenLovely, handpicked Scandinavian design.
In this tiny street you will find several independent shops and second hand shops and lovely, small cafes.
Skostredet
SkostredetIn this tiny street you will find several independent shops and second hand shops and lovely, small cafes.
Everything Else
Øyjorden kindergarten
69 ØyjordsveienThe kindergardens large playground can be used at weekends and after 16:30.
Lehmkuhlhallen
30 HelleveienNice work out at this local gym.