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        The best of Norway's west coast and perhaps of all of Norway in one location—a friendly, walkable city center with history, scenery, culture, art, and a saltwater harbor with great mountain views. And an easy touring base for visiting the rugged Norway you always dreamed about.

BERGEN AT SUNSET FROM FLΨYEN OVERLOOK
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Attractions in and around Bergen: Bergen's Vεgen harbor and old town; the Flψyen mountain overlook; Gamle Bergen open-air museum; other museums, especially the Hanseatic Museum; Fantoft Stave Church; "Norway in a Nutshell" scenic rail/bus/steamer journey.

OLD BERGEN HARBOR—THE BRYGGEN
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Lodgings: Ideally located hotel in old Bergen, between the harbor and the funicular up to Flψyen mountain.

HOME AT FIRST'S BERGEN INN (LEFT) ON THIS STREET IN OLD BERGEN (RIGHT).
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Getting around Bergen: Central Bergen is small enough to be very walkable, but hilly enough that some visitors will want to use its buses or use their rental cars. Visitors can tour parts of the region by rail, bus, and boat, but because scheduled services are relatively infrequent these are best for specific sightseeing trips only—like the famous "Norway in a Nutshell" day tour. Otherwise, use of a rental car permits far greater flexibility and independence for touring the wondrous mountains and fjordlands surrounding Bergen—especially for those wanting to stop and enjoy the scenery, and explore small, out-of-the-way places.

WINDOW-SHOPPING FOR NORWEGIAN CRAFTS IS
EASILY DONE IN VERY WALKABLE BERGEN
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Getting to/from the Bergen Region: Rental Car, High-speed Norwegian Rail from Oslo, Inter-Scandinavian Flights to/from Bergen Airport, High-speed Ferry from Stavanger, Norway, and International Ferry Services between Bergen and Newcastle, England.
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OLD BERGEN BRYGGEN HARBOR IS THE COLORFUL CENTER OF THE OLD HANSEATIC PORT CITY. FROM JUNE TO AUGUST DINER EAT AT LIVELY OUTDOOR CAFES IN TWILIGHT THAT LASTS WELL PAST 9PM.
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