byLIV Bergen #2/2019

Page 58

One day adventures Spend a day exploring this historical city and the beautiful nature surrounding it. There are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a small selection of excursion that will take no more than a day to do.

safely take you across the mountains, and can also tell you a lot about Bergen, Norway, and of course Norwegian outdoor pursuits.  SOURCE: www.visitbergen.com

Photo by Bergen Reiselivslag / Robin Strand - visitBergen.com

Two mountains in one tour! Hike across the Vidden plateau accompanied by a guide from Norway Mountain Guides. The stretch across Vidden is 13 km, if you take the cable car up Mt. Ulriken, and the funicular down Mt. Fløyen. Afterwards, you’ll feel like a true Bergen patriot (Bergenser). Mt. Ulriken is the tallest mountain in Bergen at 643 meters, and Mt. Fløyen is 300 meters. The hike will give you beautiful views of the city and the city fjord. The guide will

NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL arrived in Gudvangen innermost in the Nærøyfjord, you board the boat that will take you to Flåm, a charming small village. SOURCE: www.visitbergen.com MORE INFORMATION: www.visitbergen.com.

The tour starts from the railway station in Bergen with a beautiful trip on the Bergen Railway from Bergen to Voss. At the railway station in Voss, you’ll find the bus that will take you to Gudvangen. Once you have

Photo by www.fjordnorway.com/ fotograf: Sverre Hjørnevik

Experience one of Norway’s most popular round trips; Norway in a nutshell. The trip takes nine hours, and comprises a fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord, the Bergen Railway and Flåm Railway. The Nærøyfjord is one of the narrowest fjords in Europe, and is surrounded by tall mountains, a beautiful sight in the summer.

SEGWAY TOURS IN BERGEN Experience this amazing city in a fun way by taking a segway sightseeing trip. Bergen Segway offers several tours lasting between 1-2 hours. During the tour you get to see the city’s many narrow alleyways and streets with picturesque wooden buildings lined up, including other attractions and amazing views.

Tickets for sightseeing, fjord tours and concerts can be bought at the Bergen Tourist Information close to the fish market. At www.visitbergen.no you’ll also find other one day-trips. Just click on What to do in Bergen, and then Bergen day trips.

OTHER GUIDED ONE DAY TOURS Fjordcruise from Bergen to Rosendal Visit Folgefonnsenteret (ticket included) or take a hike in beautiful surroundings. Duration: 2 hour ride each way, a nd 3,5 hours to spare in Rosendal

Fjordcruise from Bergen to Mostraumen Discover fjords and mountains on a tour through Osterfjorden and the narrow and idyllic Mostraumen. Duration: Approx. 3 hours

Experience Bergen from the fjord

on the road to Nordnes, and up to Mount Fløyen. SOURCE: www.bergensegway.no

Discover Bergen seaside on a guided sightseeing cruise in a beautiful and comfortable sail boat. Duration: 2 hours

Photo by www.bergensegway.no

Credits: Bergen Reiselivslag Robin Strand - visitBergen.com

GUIDED TOUR ACROSS VIDDEN

All tours have skilled and knowledgeable guides who will guide you through Bryggen, the historical area and the narrow streets

58 | byLIV

Check out dousins of tours at visitbergen.com or stop by their office at Torget. Source: Visitbergen.com

www.bergensentrum.no


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Articles inside

A Taste of Norway

5min
pages 106-107

Summer Glam

5min
pages 119-136

From FJORD to FORK

2min
page 110

Nordic made

2min
page 156

Fun and games

2min
page 152

GORGEOUS HANDCRAFT

3min
page 94

Local design

2min
page 146

Christmas spirit all year round

2min
page 114

Walls with a rich history

3min
page 140

Colouring the streets

4min
pages 100-101

Keen on clean?

3min
page 92

“For we know we’re homeward bound, hurrah, we’re homeward bound”

2min
page 90

Discover Bergen’s hidden treasures!

2min
page 88

Feel the whispers of the Hanseatic league – an important part of Bergen’s history

2min
page 86

QUALITY EYEWEAR and the newest trends

2min
page 84

Fun Facts about TGI Friday’s

3min
pages 82-83

Fun family festivals

4min
pages 78-79

Discover your next favourite movie

4min
pages 69-71

Perfect luggage for any traveler

2min
page 64

Summer Essentials

3min
page 62

One day adventures

2min
page 58

Find your sport at Xhibition

1min
page 56

Quality lingerie and expertise

1min
page 54

Fun mugs by helen b

1min
page 54

Check out this balance bike!

1min
page 54

FRAM – Men’s fashion the Norwegian way

1min
page 54

Norwegian simplicity with a twist

1min
page 54

Science made fun

3min
pages 52-53

Lazy days

3min
page 50

Mouthwatering food experiences

3min
pages 48-49

Indulge with a perfect coffee moment – Like a true Norwegian

2min
pages 46-47

Local art, right where you park!

1min
pages 36-37, 44

Meet the newest additions to the family!

1min
page 44

Books by famous Scandinavian authors in your own language

1min
page 44

The best ways to get around in Bergen

2min
page 42

All set for your next adventure

3min
page 40

Golden sands

3min
page 38

The ultimate event guide to Bergen

5min
pages 36-37

Norwegian design and craftsmanship at its finest

3min
pages 32-33

Drama in the penguin pond

2min
page 28

Freshen up

3min
pages 24-25

10 Secrets about Bergen

6min
pages 22-23

Fresh brands in store at Emil

1min
page 20

Trailblazers from Riccovero

1min
page 20

The perfect glass

1min
page 20

Sporty trend

1min
page 20

New local favorites

1min
page 20

Scandi Living

3min
page 18

Explore and enjoy Bergen like a local.

15min
pages 12-17

Welcome to Bergen!

1min
page 3
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.