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Historically, Bergen has been an important trading center, and has many relics of its Hanseatic heydays. The city is a major cultural center in Norway, hosting many festivals and music events, such as Nattjazz, a jazz festival in May, Bergen International Festival, a festival featuring among other things concerts, theatre performances and dance, and Bergenfest, a festival with focus on hip hop and pop music. The city is known to have rainy weather, averaging approx. 260 rainy days a year. But, as the Bergen people say, "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". Still, it isn't that bad if you know when to travel. The city is a beatiful sight if you score a sunny day. The best time to visit is May, with the rest of summer coming close behind. Eat
There are a great variety of restaurants and cafes in Bergen, but you should expect to spend some time looking for the best places. Move a block away from the most central parts of downtown to find lower prices and better food. Kitchens usually close at 11PM at the latest. Waiters and other restaurant staff have good wages. You are not required to leave any money to cover the service, but many people choose to tip the waiter if he or she has been helpful and nice, and if the food was good. If you choose to leave a tip, rounding up or adding about ten percent will be more than enough. A rule of thumb would be that the more expensive the food is, the more are you expected to leave a tip. BudgetHot Wok, Neumanns gate 20, +47 406 09 550. Good-quality Chinese food. Service is fast, and the prices are low. This is a place with many regular customers, especially between 4PM and 6PM. Around NOK 86 for most courses.Kroathai, Nygårdsgaten 29, +47 55 32 58 50. The Thai equivalent of Hot Wok, although with slightly smaller portions. Service is usually fast, and the staff is friendly. Can often be full, so take-out can be a good plan B.Mid-rangeCafé Opera, Engen 18 (by the theatre), +47 55 23 03 15. Great food for the money. This is a place with many regular customers. During the day they serve lunch and cakes. Early in the evening it is a place for dinner and beer. Late night is for dancing. Café Jonsvoll, Veiten (by the theatre). Coffee, cakes.Kafé Kippers, Georgernes verft 12 (Kulturhuset USF). The café serves a variety of meals, from sandwiches to dinners. Most of the food is so-so, but the view is extraordinary, and if you are lucky enough to catch a sunny day, enjoying a large portion of blue mussels and a glass of white whine outdoors can be your best Bergen experience. Indoors the café has a quiet atmosphere. There are large panorama windows faceing the water giving you a romantic view even on rainy days.La Bottega Italiana, Strandgaten 80, +47 55 31 81...
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Hotels in Bergen
 | Bergen Travel Hotel  |
Score 5.725 from 7 reviews | | Vestre Torggate 20A |  |
| At the heart of Bergen, this 1970s hotel was renovated in 2005 and is within walking distance of our famous harbour, fish market, shopping area, Funicular, Grieg Concert Hall and theatres.
Our cosy Pub, serves beer and wines as well as good homemade food at very reasonable prices.
The inner courtyard is a popular meeting place on sunny days where we serve meals and drinks.
The guest rooms come in various sizes, and each is decorated in pale tones, the contemporary furniture is crafted from dark-grained hardwoods with wooden floors and comfortable but simple furnishings.
The Gateway to the Fjords has always something to offer no matter what time of year. Bergen is an international town full of history and tradition; a big town with small town charm and atmosphere. ... more | | |
 | First Hotel Marin  |
Score 7.575 from 53 reviews | | Rosenkrantzgaten 8 | |
| The hotel was built in 1998 and has 7 floors. In 2001 the hotel opened another 29 rooms, some of which have a wonderful harbour view. The hotel has a conference capacity of up to 180 people. ... more | | |
 | Blooming |
Score 7.7 from 55 reviews | | Duinweg 5 | |
| Please note that our indoor swimming pool will be open around mid October. ... more | | |
 | Thon Hotel Sandviken Brygge |
Score 7 from 35 reviews | | Sandviksveien 94 | |
| Thon Hotel Sandviken Brygge is not a hotel like all others. Our standard is not measured by the red carpet, but we emphasize the comfort and well-being within our hotel.
Our rooms have a variety of art with soothing colors and different themes, which will help you achieve a relaxed state of mind.
Thon Hotel Sandviken Brygge is the place to wind down, enjoy life and look after yourself and the people around. ... more | | |
 | Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport |
Score 8.8 from 37 reviews | | Flyplassveien 555 | |
| The hotel will be the first 'music hotel' in Bergen, which means that guests will find a variety of different forms of music throughout the hotel.
The hotel's facilities include a spa division on the top floor, a bar where guests can enjoy music and live performances, and a restaurant serving delicious international cuisine made from the finest ingredients. ... more | | |
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Bryggen
Facing the water from the market, you will see the impressive old buildings of Bryggen to your right across the water. These are reminiscent of the days when Bergen was an important port of the Hanseatic League.
Now the buildings form museums, restaurants and expensive shops.
Usually these buildings are photographed from the front [as in the website below] but the rear is also worth seeing.
Fantoft Stave Church
This is only a short bus ride from the centre of Bergen. Make sure you get off at the FIRST stop for the church or you will have a steep walk up through the woods from the next.
This could be called a 'new' old church as the original was burnt down in 1992. The replacement was constructed to the original pattern and completed in 1997. In 1998 the fresh wood smell conflicted hugely with the architectural design! The original was actually brought here from a site in the Sogn area in the second part of the 19th century, having been first built in the 12th century.
The url below is for stave churches generally.
| Selected Oslo City Sightseeing |
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As the capital of Norway, Oslo is the country's hub of national and international travel. The city is beautifully situated at the head of Oslo Fjord surrounded by forested ridges, and this very location gives Oslo unexpected qualities for a national capital.
Tour the city of Oslo by coach and enjoy three to four hours of glorious sightseeing. See the center of Oslo, the Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, the ski museum and the Vikingships.
On the morning departure see The Kon-Tiki Raft, and on the afternoon departure you will visit The Norwegian Folk Museum.
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| Bergen Card |
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The Bergen Card is a practical and economical way to experience the cultural city of Bergen! With a Bergen Card in your pocket, you can travel free by bus in Bergen, get free parking, and gain free admission or discounts to museums and attractions, many established cultural events, various sightseeing trips, restaurants and shopping. Along with your Bergen Card, you will receive the Bergen Card Handbook describing all the card's benefits.
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