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Bergen on a cruise port day visit

3/31/2018

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Bergen View
Bergen is a beautiful city in Norway that if you happen to be cruising through the Fjords you are most likely to visit. We were fortunate to take the journey on the P&O Britannia in 2017 and found ourselves unusually in a dry day in Bergen!  

Bergen is known to have rainfall on an average 240 days a year, it is known as the most rainy city in the world! So a dry day is unlikely for your visit - we got very lucky!

So pack your raincoats and umbrellas and head out and see this stunning city - here are some ideas of what you can do if you have not booked a tour.

Bergen City
Walk to Town
The ship ports close enough to the city that a stroll in is a pleasant introduction.  A 15-20 minute stroll will have you in the thick of things in the centre of town.  

Cable Car or Funnicular
If you love spectacular scenery Bergen offers two vantage points to take in the views.  From the city centre you can catch a Funnicular to the mountain of Fløyen at 320m above sea level. Many tourists opt for this as you can walk to the Funnicular from the city centre - but beware it is busy!  

An alternative is to take the cable car where you will get the most spectacular views of Bergen from a top Mt Ulriken - the highest of Bergen’s seven mountains. The cable car is a little out of the city centre so you need to catch a bus from the city centre right near the tourist information centre.  

Bergen Playground in Sky
The bus journey takes you out of the centre of town so not only do you get to the less crowded mountain, you also get to see a little of the outskirts of Bergen as you travel to the cable car.  

The cable car is a seven minute journey to the top which takes you to 643m above sea level.  Upon arrival you can stop at the restaurant, let the kids play on the playground, do a zip line across the top of the mountain or just sit and take in the views.

There are also walking trails so if you have the time and are up for an adventure you could walk one or both ways to take in the views at a leisurely pace. 

Bergen Fish Market
Visit the Fish Market
In the centre of town you will find an open air fish market showcasing the best of the regions local catch.  It is vibrant and bustling offering tourists and locals alike a taste of Bergen. Try things like Reindeer hotdogs, Kaviar and of course salmon is plentiful and presented in a myriad of options.

Bergen Wood Houses
See the Wooden Houses
Bergen actually has one of Europe’s largest collections of wooden houses and they are spectacular.  If you are after some great photos of colourful houses and buildings this is the place to see and walk amongst them. 

Whilst many fires throughout the years have seen these wooden houses disappear, the centre of Bergen houses Bryggen - a UNESCO World Heritage Centre - the old fishing wharf.  The area is beautifully restored and houses shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Just walking amongst these restored buildings is a great way to spend your day. 

What did you do on your day in Bergen? Leave your tips and ideas in the comments for other travellers.

Penny
Itchy Feet Family

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