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BERGEN
The best
of Norway's west coast and perhaps of all of Norway in one locationa 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
HARBORTHE 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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"All in all
we couldn't have asked for a better trip. The personnel in all of your hotels in Norway
were wonderful. Particularly in Bergen the hotel staff went far out of their way for us,
helping my husband hook up his laptop computer to the internet. We have told others about
your company and we will not hesitate to contact you again."
L. Wold, California

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 onlylike 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 Bergenespecially 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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