Hurtigruten - Bergen City Stay
Surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is the gateway to Norway's magnificent fjord region and the starting point of your Hurtigruten Voyage. The city was founded in 1070 and is steeped in history. Visit the old Hanseatic warehouses on "Bryggen" or take a step back in time on a stroll through the steep and narrow alleyways of "old Bergen".
The hometown of the famous composer, Edvard Grieg, Bergen is also a centre for culture, with a concert hall, theatres and art galleries and every spring the city hosts an international music festival.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Fish Market, visit the Aquarium, take a trip on the Funicular Railway to Mount Fløyen where, on a clear day, there are magnificent views of the city and its surroundings.
From Bergen you can take the famous Norway-in-a-Nutshell excursion which you can book to compliment your stay. Breakfast is included at your hotel, giving you the chance to sample some of the city's many fine restaurants - the fish restaurants here are among the best in Norway.
Bergen Sightseeing
- • Fish Market
- • Hanseatic Warehouses on 'Bryggen'
- • The Hanseatic Museum
- • Aquarium
- • The Funicular Railway to Mount Fløyen
- • Edvard Grieg's home - Troldhaugen
- • Fantoft Stave Church
BERGEN HOTELS
Scandic Strand Hotel ***
Scandic Strand hotel has an ideal location in central Bergen and offers magnificent views of Bergen city, letting you spot many of Bergen's attractions from your hotel room. This modern hotel is situated in Bergen harbour. Next to the hotel you'll find Bergen's popular Fish market where you can taste local delicacies and browse handicrafts and souvenirs.
98 rooms with private bathroom and are equipped with TV with movie channels and wireless internet access.
• Bar • Restaurant
Prices per person from :
£65 - £85 per night based on a twin room
£92 - £125 per night based on a single room
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Scandic Neptun Hotel ****
The Neptun is renowned for its art collection, superb cuisine and fine wine cellar. Offering good facilities and a friendly atmosphere, there are several comfortable lounge and bar areas to relax in. Exploration of the historic city is very easy from the Neptun, as the hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of the shops and city attractions.
130 rooms with hairdryer, TV, wireless internet access.
• Gourmet Restaurant • Bistro • Bar
Prices per person from :
£77 - £85 per night based on a twin room
£102 - £137 per night based on a single room
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Clarion Hotel Admiral ***plus
Originally a waterfront warehouse built back in the 19th century, this building was not converted into a hotel until 1987. Today its iconic red façade overlooks some of Bergen's most popular attractions, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen, the Rosenkrantz Tower, and the bustling fish market of Fisketorget.
211 rooms with telephone, satellite TV and trouser press.
• Restaurants • Bars •
Prices per person from :
£80 - £86 per night based on a twin room
£122 - £127 per night based on a single room
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Radisson Blu Hotel Norge ****
The Hotel Norge is located on the Town Square and overlooks Bergen's Central Park and is within easy walking distance of Bergen's main historic sites. This large, comfortable hotel offers good facilities including restaurants, bars and a health and leisure centre.
345 rooms with telephone, radio satellite TV, mini bar, hair dryer and trouser press.
• 3 Restaurants • 3 Bars • Swimming Pool • Sauna & Solarium
Prices per person from :
£76 - £86 per night based on a twin room
£125 - £136 per night based on a single room
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First Hotel Marin ***
First Hotel Marin is a classic hotel situated in the city centre of Bergen. The unique location of the hotel is on the famous "Bryggen" in Bergen which is a UNESCOs world-heritage site. It has 151 well-equipped rooms and suites which are charming and welcoming, some with wonderful views over Bryggen.
151 rooms with telephone, TV, free internet access and trouser press.
• Restaurant • Bar • Steambaths • Sauna & Gym
Prices per person from :
£67 - £87 per night based on a twin room
£111 - £132 per night based on a single room
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BERGEN EXCURSIONS
Make the most of your stay in Bergen by joining one of these excursions.
Norway in a Nutshell
One of Norway's most popular independent day trips, this comprehensive journey takes you by bus, train and ferry through some of the most magnificent scenery in the area, traversing a landscape of breathtaking fjords, rural idyll and the spectacular Flåm Mountain Railway. A masterpiece of engineering, this extraordinary train journey is one of the highlights of any visit to the region. This trip is also available from Bergen to Oslo and vice versa. Depending on the timetable, an overnight in Oslo or Bergen may be required.
Duration: 9 hours.
Operates: Daily.
Pre-bookable
Price from : £144 per person
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Sognefjord in a Nutshell
The Sognefjord is Norway's longest and deepest fjord. This King among fjords lies in the middle of Norway's fjordlands and stretches more than 200 kilometres in towards the foot of the Jotunheimen Mountain. Those who visit this dramatic landscape claim it to be one of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. This organised round trip combines a beautiful boat journey on the Sognefjord with a spectacular train journey on the Flåm Railway. This trip is also available from Bergen to Oslo and vice versa. Depending on the timetable, an overnight in Oslo or Bergen may be required.
Duration: 10 hours.
Operates: Daily, May - September.
Pre-bookable
Price from : £173 per person
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Hiking Mount Fløien
Leave the busy streets of Bergen behind and go up on the Fløibanen furnicular to Bergen's mountains where you will find the perfect peace and quietness for a walk in beautiful nature.Meet up with a local mountain guide at Fløibanen's top station and enjoy a two-hour walk (approx 5km). This walk meanders uphill and downhill along well marked paths through forests, mountains, idyllic small lakes and beautiful views. Along the way you'll learn about the Norwegian hiking tradition as well as the flora and fauna that you pass by. This moderate walk is suitable for most people - all you need is a good pair of walking boots and general fitness.
Duration: 2 hours.
Operates: Daily, May - September.
Pre-bookable
Price from : £40 per person
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