Bergen, Norway

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Zinaïda Sluijs

Bergen, Norway

My favorite spots after an amazing Erasmus in Bergen. A vibrant city, but close to peaceful nature.

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Strolling around Bergen

Where to get lost (nice areas to walk around)

Image - Bryggen
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Bryggen
Zinaïda:The must see in Bergen: the UNESCO heritage of Bryggen.
Image - Nygårdshøyden
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Nygårdshøyden
Zinaïda:University area, a lot of pretty buildings.
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Sydnesplassen
Zinaïda:Sydnes is the area around the pretty law faculty. A lot of cute little wooden houses in the area!
Image - Nordnes
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Nordnes
Zinaïda:Definitely visit the end point of this part at the water
Image - Sandviken
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Sandviken
Zinaïda:More quiet but nice neigborhood. Also the start of the hike up Sandviksfjellet
Image - Gamlehaugen
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Gamlehaugen
Zinaïda:Pretty castle and park and city fjord, where you can swim if the weather allows you to
Image - Nygårdsparken
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Nygårdsparken
Zinaïda:Nice little park in the university area
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Hikes

Perfect day hikes around Bergen's (7,8,9,...?) moutains. Or go the the DNT-office to find a perfect cabin to spend the night in the middle of nowhere.

Image - BERGEN OG HORDALAND TURLAG
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BERGEN OG HORDALAND TURLAG
Zinaïda:DNT is a Norwegian hiking association that will help you plan a hiking get-away. They have a lot of cabins where you can stay overnight. I highly recommend STAVALI in summer (has a jacuzzi), TRÆET and HOGABU
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Image - Fløyen
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Fløyen
Zinaïda:Most popular mountain to hike on. Has a little cafe and playground on top. There is also a lake with free kayaks
Image - Ulriken
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Ulriken
Zinaïda:Hike up the intense staircase to enjoy the magical view! Or take the cable car when feeling a bit lazy. Afterwards enjoy the Vidden hike.
Image - Blåmanen
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Blåmanen
Zinaïda:My favorite mountain. Marvelous view and hilly walk with a lot of little lakes. Hike up part of Rundemanen and turn right before going up Rundemanen.
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Image - Løvstakken
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Løvstakken
Zinaïda:My second favorite mountain. More intense climb up, but an incredible view!
Image - Rundemanen
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Rundemanen
Zinaïda:Also crossed while taking the Vidden hike. Or go up Floyen to enjoy the view on Vidden from the Rundemanen top, where you also find Bergen's 'Eiffeltower'
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Image - Lyderhorn
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Lyderhorn
Zinaïda:One of the easier hikes around Bergen's 7 mountains.
Image - Askøyfjellet
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Askøyfjellet
Image - Veten
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Veten
Zinaïda:The Ikea mountain, hike starts at IKEA Asane.
Image - Fjord Tours AS
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Fjord Tours AS
Zinaïda:Not into hiking? Enjoy a fjord tour to enjoy Norwegian nature
Image - Telavåg
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Telavåg
Zinaïda:Small town outside of Bergen, perfect for a walk next to the sea on a sunny day!

Coffee and cake

Image - Det Lille Kaffe Kompaniet
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Det Lille Kaffe Kompaniet
Zinaïda:cutest place at the start of Floyen, with one of the best carrot cakes in town
Image - Bergen Kaffebrenneri
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Bergen Kaffebrenneri
Zinaïda:Quiet bar, with delicious coffee... and carrot cake!
Image - Cafe Ambrosia
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Cafe Ambrosia
Zinaïda:My favorite coffee bar in town, very few seats, but very cute interior.
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BarBarista
Zinaïda:Kitsch waffle place with ornaments hanging all over the ceiling. Definitely try the waffle with brie!
Image - Blom
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Blom
Zinaïda:Hipster coffee, but delicious!
Image - Kaffemisjonen
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Kaffemisjonen
Zinaïda:One of the best coffees in town!
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Klosteret Kafébar AS
Zinaïda:Best Chai Latte in town! Very cute bar, with often a very nice cake for sale!
Image - Trikken 106 KAFE & BAR
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Trikken 106 KAFE & BAR
Zinaïda:Cute little bar that has the old tram incorporated into its interior
Image - Nobel Bopel
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Nobel Bopel
Zinaïda:The prettiest bar in Bergen with the friendliest barrista's of Bergen! All vintage!

Bars and beers

Image - Pingvinen
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Pingvinen
Zinaïda:High quality pub food, classical but refined Norwegian meals
Image - Folk & Røvere
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Folk & Røvere
Zinaïda:Cosy bar with delicious beers
Image - Kippers Bar & Kafe USF
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Kippers Bar & Kafe USF
Zinaïda:My favorite spot to enjoy a coffee on the terrace by the water in the sun.
Image - Dark & Stormy
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Dark & Stormy
Zinaïda:Prettiest cocktail bar in town!
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tempo tempo
Zinaïda:delicious and special cocktails (try the one with basilicum!)
Image - Hectors Hybel
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Hectors Hybel
Zinaïda:Student discounts for beers (only 38kr!)
Image - Kaos Bergen
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Kaos Bergen
Image - No Stress
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No Stress

Restaurants

Image - Pingvinen
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Pingvinen
Zinaïda:High quality pub food, classical but refined Norwegian meals
Image - Ruccola Cafe & Restaurant
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Ruccola Cafe & Restaurant
Zinaïda:Best Italian in town!
Image - Pygmalion Økocafe & Galleri
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Pygmalion Økocafe & Galleri
Zinaïda:Very delicious and cute little restaurant. Highly recommend taking the special burger!
Image - Villani
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Villani
Zinaïda:Slightly more fancy Italian restaurant. Perfect for a celebration!
Image - Kafé Spesial
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Kafé Spesial
Zinaïda:Restaurant with food (pizza's etc) at student friendly prices

Party

A night out in Bergen

Image - Vinmonopolet
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Vinmonopolet
Zinaïda:Alcohol is not easy to buy. Make sure to get you pre-drinks in time!
Image - Hectors Hybel
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Hectors Hybel
Zinaïda:Forgot to buy drinks at the Vinmonopolet in time? Grab a few beers at Hector's: student discounts on Hansa!
Image - Dwell Bergen
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Dwell Bergen
Zinaïda:Restaurant and bar by day, club by night. Often not crowded at all, but the music is very good (more techno, trance, ...)
Image - Vaskeriet
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Vaskeriet
Zinaïda:Silent disco on Wednesday and Thursday
Image - Østre
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Østre
Zinaïda:Techno night club
Image - Café Opera
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Café Opera
Zinaïda:Check facebook for events
Image - The park Nightbar
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The park Nightbar
Zinaïda:More commercial music, but a cool location: in a basement!
Image - Landmark
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Landmark
Zinaïda:Bar of the museum Kunsthall, good parties on the weekend!

Student friendly

Image - Kafé Spesial
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Kafé Spesial
Zinaïda:Restaurant with food (pizza's etc) at student friendly prices
Image - Hectors Hybel
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Hectors Hybel
Zinaïda:Student discounts for beers (only 38kr!)
Image - Vinmonopolet
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Vinmonopolet
Zinaïda:In Norway you can only buy alcohol (stronger than beers) in the vinmonopolet. Make sure to check its opening hours online!

Culture

Musea etc.

Image - KODE 4, KODE Kunstmuseer og komponisthjem
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KODE 4, KODE Kunstmuseer og komponisthjem
Zinaïda:4 KODE buildings, buy ticket for one enter all four of them
Image - Bergen Art Hall
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Bergen Art Hall
Zinaïda:More modern art. Free on Thursdays (5-8pm)Has a nice cafe. Landmark also organizes good parties on the weekend!
Image - Troldhaugen
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Troldhaugen
Zinaïda:Grieg's house + museum
Image - Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen
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Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen
Zinaïda:Super cute village on what life used to be like in Bergen

Second hand shopping

Image - Fretex
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Fretex
Zinaïda:Second hand clothing, books, and furniture etc.
Image - Fretex
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Fretex
Zinaïda:Second hand clothing, books, and furniture etc.
Image - NMS Gjenbruk Bergen
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NMS Gjenbruk Bergen
Zinaïda:Interior
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Kleskapet
Zinaïda:clothes

Wonderguide map

  1. Bryggen
  2. Nygårdshøyden
  3. Sydnesplassen
  4. Nordnes
  5. Sandviken
  6. Gamlehaugen
  7. Nygårdsparken
  8. BERGEN OG HORDALAND TURLAG
  9. Hardangerfjord
  10. Fløyen
  11. Ulriken
  12. Blåmanen
  13. Løvstakken
  14. Rundemanen
  15. Damsgårdsfjellet
  16. Lyderhorn
  17. Askøyfjellet
  18. Veten
  19. Sandviksfjellet
  20. Fjord Tours AS
  21. Telavåg
  22. Det Lille Kaffe Kompaniet
  23. Bergen Kaffebrenneri
  24. Cafe Ambrosia
  25. BarBarista
  26. Blom
  27. Kaffemisjonen
  28. Klosteret Kafébar AS
  29. Trikken 106 KAFE & BAR
  30. Nobel Bopel
  31. Pingvinen
  32. Folk & Røvere
  33. Kippers Bar & Kafe USF
  34. Dark & Stormy
  35. tempo tempo
  36. Vinyl - Plater & øl
  37. Hectors Hybel
  38. Kaos Bergen
  39. No Stress
  40. Pingvinen
  41. Ruccola Cafe & Restaurant
  42. Pygmalion Økocafe & Galleri
  43. Villani
  44. Kafé Spesial
  45. Vinmonopolet
  46. Hectors Hybel
  47. Dwell Bergen
  48. Vaskeriet
  49. Østre
  50. Café Opera
  51. The park Nightbar
  52. Landmark
  53. Kafé Spesial
  54. Hectors Hybel
  55. Vinmonopolet
  56. KODE 4, KODE Kunstmuseer og komponisthjem
  57. Bergen Art Hall
  58. Troldhaugen
  59. Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen
  60. Norway Fisheries Museum
  61. Fretex
  62. Fretex
  63. NMS Gjenbruk Bergen
  64. Kleskapet
  65. Paulina Vintage Boutique

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