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A Day in Bergen Essentials
You can easily explore Bergen in a day; walk around the center and GETTING THERE
use the funicular for the surrounding peaks. Bergen lies on the coast of western Norway.
Flights arrive at Flesland International Airport
MORNING Start the morning with a stroll around the harbor area and
and there are shuttle buses and taxis to the
the Bryggen UNESCO site – a walk among these old wooden
downtown, 12 miles (20 km) away.
buildings is a step back in time. The Quarter has existed since the
WHERE TO STAY
mid-14th century, but most of the wooden houses still standing date
Hanseatic Hotel Bergen (inexpensive) has 16
from 1704, after the great fire of 1702. Visit the Hanseatic Museum
unique rooms within the Bryggen UNESCO site.
and Schøtstuene, the old Assembly Rooms. www.dethanseatiskehotell.no
AFTERNOON Walk to the fish market and wander around it to Augustin Hotel (moderate) is the oldest
admire the stands of fish and seafood. Choose one of the great places family-run hotel in Bergen, with a cozy
serving lunch. Then take the Fløibanen Funicular Railway for a restaurant and bar. www.augustin.no
Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret
swift ride up to Mount Fløyen with gorgeous views over the city.
(expensive) is Bergen’s most luxurious hotel.
EVENING In summer the funicular is open until midnight so you can www.clarionhotel.com
stay late in the mountains enjoying the extraordinary light. Beware
TOURIST INFORMATION
that Bergen is “blessed” with abundant rainfall, and if the day starts
Fresco Hall, Vågsallmenning Square (opposite
off sunny, reverse the itinerary, starting with the funicular railway. the fish market); +47 55 552 000
Left The beautiful Lofoten Islands can be reached by plane or coastal liner from Bergen
Below Colorful merchant buildings line the wharf at the World Heritage site of Bryggen