Tourist information from Bergen and surrounding areas

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2.February 2012

Meeting venues in Bergen

Bergen has a long tradition as a meeting place. It is regarded as an international congress city and has conference facilities for up to 2,100 people.

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1.February 2012

Key facts about Bergen

Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with 250,000 inhabitants. Bergen Airport Flesland is approximately 45 minutes from the city centre.

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1.February 2012

Transport to Bergen

You can reach Bergen with direct flights from many major international hubs, with only one change of plane needed from further destinations.

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1.February 2012

City walk and sightseeing in Bergen

Walk through the old Bryggen Wharf, take the funicular to Mount Fløien for a view of Bergen, or see a unique collection of Edvard Munch paintings.

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1.February 2012

Bergen - 'Gateway to the Fjords' of Norway

Bergen is surrounded by one of the world's most spectacular tourist attractions, the Norwegian fjords, included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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1.February 2012

Two-day incentive programme in Bergen

Bergen, often known as the 'Gateway to the Fjords', is a city full of history and tradition. Experience its welcoming small-town charm and atmosphere.

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1.February 2012

Incentive programmes in Bergen

Enjoy a historical stroll through the medieval wooden buildings in Bergen or a tour through some of the most beautiful landscape in Norway's fjords.

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1.February 2012

Conference centres in Bergen

Bergen has three congress centres with good conference facilities that can be used as a culture, conference or exhibition centre or for trade fairs.

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1.February 2012

Showroom and exhibition halls in Bergen

Improved facilities are today of the highest international standards. Bergen is ideal for events for up to 2,100 delegates.

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1.February 2012

Conference and meeting hotels in Bergen

Bergen has 32 hotels with approximately 4,000 rooms and 7,500 beds. The conference facilities have been modernised in recent times.

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1.February 2012

Bergen

Bergen is an international congress city with conference facilities for up to 2,100 delegates. It is easy accessible from major European cities.

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19.October 2011

What to do in Bergen

Take part in Bergen's vibrant cultural scene. The nearness to nature makes Bergen a good starting point for outdoor activities.

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4.May 2011

Bergen Convention Bureau

Bergen Convention Bureau offers free advice and assistance to anyone considering organising meetings, conferences or congresses in the city.

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4.May 2011

Reception and dinners in Bergen

Social events go hand-in-hand with congresses! Bergen can offer venues ranging from the small and intimate to the most exquisite.

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3.May 2011

Bergen

Bergen is known for Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, the Fish Market, and surrounding mountains and fjords, such as the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord.

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19.April 2011

Visitors' recommendations in Bergen

- We were presented to real Norwegian culture, says Peter Fostekew from England after visiting Otternes Bygdetun.

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15.April 2011

Key facts about Bergen

Bergen is Norway's second largest city with 240,000 inhabitants. The city was founded more than 900 years ago.

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8.September 2011

Key facts about Sunnhordland

There are 60,000 people living in Sunnhordland. Stord and Husnes are the only two towns in the area. The Hardangerfjord is central in the region.

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1.September 2011

Dining in Sunnhordland

In Sunnhordland, you can enjoy a meal in Scandinavia's smallest "palace", as well as eat in an old prison or in a converted boathouse.

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14.June 2011

Sunnhordland

Sunnhordland lies south of Bergen at the mouth of the Hardangerfjord, and is known for the Folgefonna National Park and the Barony in Rosendal.

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1.September 2011

Key facts about Voss

Voss is centrally located in Southwestern Norway. The town has nearly 14,000 inhabitants and serves as a regional centre.

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3.May 2011

Voss

Voss offers nature adventures summer and winter. For nearly 200 years tourists have been seeking escapades based on Voss' nature and local culture.

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5.August 2011

Attractions in Hardanger

Take a cruise on the magnificant Hardangerfjord, go hiking over Hardangervidda or explore the Folgefonna Glacier.

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17.June 2011

Hardanger

The Hardanger area is known for the Hardangerfjord, the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, and the fantastic fruit tree blossoming in spring time.

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15.April 2011

Key facts about Hardanger

Hardanger has been an important European tourist destination since the nineteenth century, and is perfect for outdoor adventures or just relaxation.

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Getting here and around | Air travel | 27.September 2011

Cheap flights to Bergen

Fly Norwegian – the easy, pleasant and affordable way to visit Bergen.

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Getting here and around | 10.June 2011

Getting to Bergen and around

It is easy to travel to Bergen from the Continent and the rest of Norway - whether you choose air, road, rail or sea, connections are excellent.

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Getting here and around | 31.August 2011

Getting to Sunnhordland

The main road E39 runs through Sunnhordland, and express boats to and from Bergen and Stavanger call at Leirvik.

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Getting here and around | 18.April 2011

Getting to Voss and around

It is easy to get to Voss by car, train and bus. Voss is located approximately 100 kilometres from Bergen, along the E16 and rv. 13 in Western Norway.

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Getting here and around | 15.April 2011

Getting to Hardanger and around

Hardanger is a five-hour drive from Oslo, and a one-hour drive from Bergen. The area is easily accessed by car or public transport.

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Tourist information | 15.April 2011

Tourist information for Bergen

All the information you need on Bergen and the fjords in one place. At the tourist information you can also buy the Bergen Card.

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Tourist information | 1.September 2011

Tourist information in Sunnhordland

The main tourist information office for Sunnhordland is located in Leirvik.

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Tourist information | 7.June 2011

Tourist information in Voss

Voss Tourist Information is located in Voss town centre and can assist you when planning your stay in Voss or help with enquires when you are here.

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Tourist information | 15.April 2011

Tourist information in Hardanger

Tourist information offices in the Hardanger region.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 3.February 2012

Fløibanen Funicular

Take the funicular in Bergen to the look-out point on the Fløien Mountain.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments | 11.August 2011

Bergenhus Fortress

Bergenhus Fortress was built to protect the entrance to the port of Bergen. Learn about the resistance during World War II in the museum.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments | 25.July 2011

Bryggen - the Hanseatic wharf in Bergen

This UNESCO protected old merchant quarter is the only preserved business district from the Hanseatic period.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 8.June 2011

Attractions in Bergen

Top attractions in Bergen include Bryggen, the Fløibanen Funicular, the Fish Market, the Edvard Grieg Museum at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Stave Church.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 19.April 2011

Free things to do in Bergen

Travelling to Bergen on a budget? There is a lot you can do for free in Norway’s second largest city. Here are a few tips.

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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 15.April 2011

Winter in Bergen

Winter is the time for some excellent cross-country skiing near Bergen, and there are fantastic downhill slopes for those looking for action.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 15.April 2011

Tour suggestions in Bergen

Go sightseeing in the city centre, explore the surrounding fjords and mountains, or join the popular round trip Norway in a Nutshell®.

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What to do | Shopping | 15.April 2011

Shopping in Bergen

In Bergen you find plenty of tempting shops – from the small and specialised to large department stores.

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What to do | Food & Drink | 15.April 2011

Restaurants and nightlife in Bergen

In Bergen you will find just about everything from tea rooms to gourmet fish restaurants, from small bistros to discotheques, bars and nightclubs.

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What to do | Active holiday | Hiking | 9.January 2012

Hiking offers in Sunnhordland

Go hiking in the mountains of Fjord Norway or join a guided walk on the Folgefonna Glacier.

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What to do | Active holiday | Hiking | 22.December 2011

Hiking in Sunnhordland

Located between Bergen and Haugesund, Sunnhordland offers a wealth of hiking options, including coastal trails, historic paths and glacier walks.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Glacier walking | 8.September 2011

What to do in Sunnhordland

In Sunnhordland you can go hiking in the mountains, fish for trout in the rivers and for pollack in the sea – all in one day.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 2.September 2011

Scenic attractions in Sunnhordland

Enjoy fjords, mountains and the North Sea coastline, or go on a guided walk on the Folgefonna Glacier.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 19.April 2011

The Hardangerfjord

The Hardangerfjord, not far from Bergen, is especially known for fruit tree blossoming in spring, Folgefonna Glacier and Vøringsfossen Waterfall.

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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 9.December 2011

City and ski break in Fjord Norway

Combine a weekend visit to the Hanseatic town of Bergen with a mid-week ski break in Voss, the winter capital in Fjord Norway.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 4.May 2011

Hiking in Jondal

Jondal is located close to the Hardangerfjord and offers blue ice trips at the Folgefaonna Glacier and mountain hikes from Breidsete to Osadal.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Glacier walking | 23.January 2012

Blue ice trip on the Folgefonna Glacier

- The amazing views over the mountains and the Hardangerfjord are what I most love about my job, smiles experienced glacier guide Åsmund Bakke.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 23.January 2012

Hiking at Stalheim

Stalheim Hotel is a two-hour drive from Bergen, and is the starting point for several hikes exploring fjords and mountains.

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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 28.November 2011

Winter in Voss

One ski destination, two ski centres, and a long skiing tradition - Voss, the winter capital in Fjord Norway, offers much skiing fun.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Hanggliding & Paragliding | 28.September 2011

What to do in Voss

Live the Vossa Jazz/Ekstremsportveko crossover through activities ranging from jazz to hiking, from tandem skydiving to skiing – summer and winter.

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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 28.September 2011

Attractions in Voss

Stalheimskleiva Mountain Road, Tvindefossen Waterfall and the panorama view from Hanguren are attractions that evoke the interest of visitors to Voss.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 18.April 2011

Tour suggestions in Voss

Voss is an excellent base for exploring the region, located close to Bergen and between the fjords of the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord.

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What to do | Shopping | 18.April 2011

Shopping in Voss

If you are searching for that special gift or souvenir, you can visit the workshops of Voss' local artists for a selection of their unique products.

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What to do | Food & Drink | 18.April 2011

Dining in Voss

Vossafår, fenalår and smalahove represent tastes of Voss' local food heritage.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 15.September 2011

Hardanger National Tourist Route

Drive this scenic road and see waterfalls, glaciers, the Hardangerfjord and Hardangervidda – Europe's largest mountain plateau.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Glacier walking | 15.April 2011

What to do in Hardanger

Hiking on Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, glacier walking on Folgefonna and fjord cruises are popular ways of experiencing this region of contrast.

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What to do | Tours & Safaris | 15.April 2011

Tour suggestions in Hardanger

Join a cruise on the Hardangerfjord, go glacier walking on Folgefonna or choose a round trip by car.

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What to do | Shopping | 15.April 2011

Shopping in Hardanger

Shop local handicrafts, fruit and berries, apple juice and farm products.

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What to do | Food & Drink | 15.April 2011

Food in Hardanger

The Hardanger farmers are specialists in fruit and berries, and Hardanger is Norway's most prolific apple and cherry growing region.

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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 24.November 2011

Winter in Røldal

Røldal is known to be extremely snow-secure. Here you will find some of Norway's best off-piste skiing in steep rocky terrain.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Climbing | 25.March 2011

Climbing the Via Ferrata in Tyssedal

If you know the feeling of being scared of heights, you will probably be pretty frightened of the thought of climbing the Via Ferrata in Tyssedal.

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What to do | Active holiday | Skiing | 21.June 2011

Summer skiing in Norway

Norway’s biggest summer ski centre at Stryn feeds of the famous Jostedalsbreen Glacier.

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What to do | Action & Adventure | Glacier walking | 5.April 2011

Fun activities in fjords and mountains

Watch films and read articles from our summer tour in Fjord Norway. River rafting and glacier walking are two of many holiday activities.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 24.November 2011

Grand Hotel Terminus

Grand Hotel Terminus has been a natural stopover for visitors to Bergen since 1928.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 15.April 2011

Where to stay in Bergen

Bergen has a good selection of accommodation in every price category - hotels, guesthouses, camp sites, youth hostels and private accommodation.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 1.September 2011

Where to stay in Sunnhordland

Stay in a cabin in the mountains, or in a luxurious hotel by the fjord. Guest houses such as Kubbervik and Bekkjarvik ooze charm and atmosphere.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 28.September 2011

Where to stay in Voss

Voss can offer a variety of accommodation types, ranging from comfortable hotels and cabins to characteristic mountain lodges and camping sites.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 15.April 2011

Where to stay in Hardanger

In the garden of Fjord Norway, Hardanger, you will find peace and stunning surroundings, whether your choice is budget or high-quality accommodation.

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Where to stay | Hotels | 23.November 2011

Utne Hotel

Utne Hotel in Hardanger is one of the oldest hotels in Norway to have operated continuously as a hotel in the same building.

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