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Books by famous Scandinavian authors in your own language Norli has books in English, French, German and Spanish in addition to a large selection of novels and non-fiction in English.You will also find books for children and young adults – stack up your holiday reads at Norli, Strandgaten 1.
Bring your memories with you back home Norli has a wide range of books about Norway. History and curiosa, folk tales and Norse myths, cookbooks and calendars. The shop welcomes you to their three floor-bookstore with the city’s largest selection.
Meet the newest additions to the family! The Aquarium in Bergen is the home of the two adorable otters Gizmo and Bella. Otters are clever creatures, they’ll use rocks to crack open the clams. They also carry rocks and store food in the loose skin under their armpits – who needs carrier bags! From the month of May, the exhibition “Kravlende Kryp” is back, which means “Crawling creeps” or insects if you will. Watch those fascinating insects and learn more about them and their meaning.They pollinate, recycle and are food for other animals. In fact, they keep our whole eco system going! You can love or hate them, but we humans can’t live without them. The Aquarium in Bergen combines a fun time with learning – for people of any age. Come close to the species that live along the coast, and say hello to exotic animals from around the world. Experience feeding time with the penguins, watch the sea lions exercise, have a snack at Biologen and enjoy the rooftop playground.
Local art, right where you park! In the art city of Bergen, one can find many hidden treasures; sometimes in the most unexpected places. In KlosterGarasjen, new art treasures have emerged in the stairwell between Muren and Klosteret. This is a collaboration between Bergen Parkering and the artist Slava Nemes. The goal of this project is to encourage increased use of the stairs, as well as to continue with the art installations of KlosterGarasjen. Visitors can already experience the “Ibsen Wall” by the artist Coderock, which shows Hedda Gabler, Peer Gynt, Solveig, Hedvig and other well-known Ibsen figures in a street art expression. The wall painting was made in 2006 and is an eye-catching experience in and out of the parking garage. Bergen Parkering is a proud supporter of the local art scene, and has several exciting art projects in the works. Read more about the parking facilities in Bergen city center at www.bergenparkering.no.
Summer fun with Polarn O. Pyret This summer, Polarn O. Pyret has the perfect attire for heading to the beach or hanging by the pool. Cover up and protect your own and your children’s skin from the sun with UV clothing and swimwear in matching stripes and patterns to make way for the best summer ever. Find Polarn O. Pyret on the 3rdfloor of Galleriet.
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