Guidebook for Bergen
Food Scene
good for lunch. They have a small selection of good meals on their menu that is always shifting. If the weather is nice they have the best out door seating in town: in the park across the street.
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Smakverket
3 Rasmus Meyers allégood for lunch. They have a small selection of good meals on their menu that is always shifting. If the weather is nice they have the best out door seating in town: in the park across the street.
While out walking pick up a heartshaped fishcake or a cup of homemade fishsoup from the local traditional producer Madam Bergen. If you feel like sitting down we recommend trying plukkfisk.
Madam Bergen Fiskematkonditori
While out walking pick up a heartshaped fishcake or a cup of homemade fishsoup from the local traditional producer Madam Bergen. If you feel like sitting down we recommend trying plukkfisk.
Support the locals and get the best coffee by ordering your coffee at Dromedar. Their carrotcake is highly recommended.
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Dromedar Kaffebar
81 StrandgatenSupport the locals and get the best coffee by ordering your coffee at Dromedar. Their carrotcake is highly recommended.
Also a local favourite, combines well wirh a trip to Fløyen.
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Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre FjellsmauetAlso a local favourite, combines well wirh a trip to Fløyen.
We have tried them all, Allehjørnet serves the best thaifood in town. It´s close to the apartment so we often pick up take away to bring home, or to Musehagen if the weather is nice.
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Alléhjørnet Thai
12 Herman Foss' gateWe have tried them all, Allehjørnet serves the best thaifood in town. It´s close to the apartment so we often pick up take away to bring home, or to Musehagen if the weather is nice.
Good selection of sushi, and nice outdoor seating.
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Sumo Restaurant Bergen Sentrum
3 Vestre TorggatenGood selection of sushi, and nice outdoor seating.
Ichiban Sushi
17 HåkonsgatenGood and fair priced sushi.
Friendly and cozy place for a coffe, beer, lunch or dinner. They serve traditional meals like meatballs and fiskegrateng. Recommended on a rainy day. It is also a cool bar at night.
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Pingvinen
14 VaskerelvenFriendly and cozy place for a coffe, beer, lunch or dinner. They serve traditional meals like meatballs and fiskegrateng. Recommended on a rainy day. It is also a cool bar at night.
Our favourite, Don Pippo. With great ambience, deliciously composed sandwhiches, and their knowledge of wine, this is a safe bet from morning throughout the evening. Sunday is pancake day too!
Christies gate 11
11 Christies gateOur favourite, Don Pippo. With great ambience, deliciously composed sandwhiches, and their knowledge of wine, this is a safe bet from morning throughout the evening. Sunday is pancake day too!
Lars swears this is the best coffee in town. Industrial innovative surroundings makes it even more interesting together with their consept dumpster pizza (but the cake is really overprized).
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Bergen Kaffebrenneri
6 Kong Christian Fredriks plassLars swears this is the best coffee in town. Industrial innovative surroundings makes it even more interesting together with their consept dumpster pizza (but the cake is really overprized).
Its on an Island, they arrange boat transport If you book a table. Not on the cheapest side but If the weather is nice this is the best dining experience you can get. Www.cornelius-restaurant.no
Cornelius sjømatrestaurant
Its on an Island, they arrange boat transport If you book a table. Not on the cheapest side but If the weather is nice this is the best dining experience you can get. Www.cornelius-restaurant.no
A real gem. Great for coffee or lunch, or a drink in the evening. Small place, relaxed atmosphere, good affordable food. Save your money on the fish market and triple the value at Magnus.
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Café Magnus
1 Gulating PlassA real gem. Great for coffee or lunch, or a drink in the evening. Small place, relaxed atmosphere, good affordable food. Save your money on the fish market and triple the value at Magnus.
This shopping centre is listed because the cafe BIT on the ground floor has free croissants to go with your coffee if you order it before 10 am. A real moneysaver. They make decent salads as well.
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Galleriet
8 TorgallmenningenThis shopping centre is listed because the cafe BIT on the ground floor has free croissants to go with your coffee if you order it before 10 am. A real moneysaver. They make decent salads as well.
The best place to go for a gourmet restaurant experience. Probably the closest Bergen gets to a Michelin star.
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Colonialen Restaurant
44 Kong Oscars gateThe best place to go for a gourmet restaurant experience. Probably the closest Bergen gets to a Michelin star.
A startup in our neighborhood. The menu specializes in norwegian traditional produce with, as the name suggests, a focus on bone marrow. We have not tried it ourselves yet.
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Marg & bein
16 Fosswinckels gateA startup in our neighborhood. The menu specializes in norwegian traditional produce with, as the name suggests, a focus on bone marrow. We have not tried it ourselves yet.
Home made pasta and pizzas from Italian Stefano himself. Yum!
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Da Stefano
96 StrandgatenHome made pasta and pizzas from Italian Stefano himself. Yum!
Sightseeing
The aparment does not have a garden, but we have the most beautiful garden nearby. Musehagen is our go to place if the weather is nice, for a picnic or just to relax.
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Muséhagen
3 MuséplassenThe aparment does not have a garden, but we have the most beautiful garden nearby. Musehagen is our go to place if the weather is nice, for a picnic or just to relax.
The UIB institute of law where Pia studied. An old building with historical interest, and the surrounding area is one of the nicest residential areas in the city with small wooden houses.
The Faculty of Law
1 Magnus Lagabøtes PlassThe UIB institute of law where Pia studied. An old building with historical interest, and the surrounding area is one of the nicest residential areas in the city with small wooden houses.
The funicular to Fløyen. Most tourists take it to the top and down again. Our tip is to exit on the way down at the stop in Fjellveien, and go for a stroll there. Will give you the very best views!
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Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenThe funicular to Fløyen. Most tourists take it to the top and down again. Our tip is to exit on the way down at the stop in Fjellveien, and go for a stroll there. Will give you the very best views!
Besides Fløyen, the even higher mountain top of Ulriken is reached by cable car. There is a decent restaurant on top.
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Cable car Ulriksbanen 50 years!
Besides Fløyen, the even higher mountain top of Ulriken is reached by cable car. There is a decent restaurant on top.
The fish market. Most tourists would want to see it. (The truth is that locals rarely by anything here, as it is overpriced and little authenticity about it.)
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Fisketorget
3 StrandkaienThe fish market. Most tourists would want to see it. (The truth is that locals rarely by anything here, as it is overpriced and little authenticity about it.)
Essentials
The supermarket we usually go to beacuse you pass it whenever going to or from the hill.
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Extra Håkonsgaten
36 HåkonsgatenThe supermarket we usually go to beacuse you pass it whenever going to or from the hill.
A better selection and a bit higher prices than the other supermarkets.
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Bergen Storsenter
8 StrømgatenA better selection and a bit higher prices than the other supermarkets.
Vinmonopolet is the only vendor alowed to sell wine and liquer. Open until 18 weekdays, until 15 saturday, closed on sundays. Note that beer and cider may be purcased in supermarkets ( 20 weekday/18)
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Vinmonopolet AS
Vinmonopolet is the only vendor alowed to sell wine and liquer. Open until 18 weekdays, until 15 saturday, closed on sundays. Note that beer and cider may be purcased in supermarkets ( 20 weekday/18)
In our opinion this is the cheapest supermarket, and they also have a good selection.
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REMA 1000 Xhibition
3 SmåstrandgatenIn our opinion this is the cheapest supermarket, and they also have a good selection.
Our next door local tiny tiny food-store/kiosk. The owner is super nice, and we try to support this great little shop as often as we can. They have freshly delivered bread in morning, they go quickly!
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Kolonialen AS
11 SydneshaugenOur next door local tiny tiny food-store/kiosk. The owner is super nice, and we try to support this great little shop as often as we can. They have freshly delivered bread in morning, they go quickly!
Everything Else
Glacierwalking on the glacier folgefonna is possible on a one day trip. Rate is 650 pp including equipment and guide. Previous guests have reported they loved it! Www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
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Glacierwalking on the glacier folgefonna is possible on a one day trip. Rate is 650 pp including equipment and guide. Previous guests have reported they loved it! Www.folgefonni-breforarlag.no
A daily selection of yoga and mindfulness classes. They allow non members, so you can drop in and pay for just the one class.
The Yoga Room AS
10 StrandgatenA daily selection of yoga and mindfulness classes. They allow non members, so you can drop in and pay for just the one class.
Bergen Station
The train station.
Strandkaiterminalen, where many of the local ferries will depart/arrive.
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Strandkaien
StrandkaienStrandkaiterminalen, where many of the local ferries will depart/arrive.
Bystasjonen
8 StrømgatenThe bus station
The terminal where larger cruiseships, like Hurtigruten departs/arrives.
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Hurtigruteterminalen
The terminal where larger cruiseships, like Hurtigruten departs/arrives.
Emergency room open 24/7. If you are experiencing acute illness and need immediate assistance call 113 for an ambulance.
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Bergen legevakt
9 SolheimsgatenEmergency room open 24/7. If you are experiencing acute illness and need immediate assistance call 113 for an ambulance.
Anne's Skin Care & Spa
4 EngenThe best Spa in Bergen, with a good selection of treatments.
Shopping
Røst has a nice selection of scandinavian design, our tip for a souvenir that will last.
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Røst Bergen
15 BryggenRøst has a nice selection of scandinavian design, our tip for a souvenir that will last.
A three story high end selection of classical interior design objects with a focus on danish and nordic traditions. Our favorite store for our home.
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Illums Bolighus
20 StrandgatenA three story high end selection of classical interior design objects with a focus on danish and nordic traditions. Our favorite store for our home.
Entertainment & Activities
The aquarium is a huge tourist attraction. We also use it regularly as it is a great place for kids.
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Akvariet i Bergen - Det Nasjonale Akvariet
4 NordnesbakkenThe aquarium is a huge tourist attraction. We also use it regularly as it is a great place for kids.
Big city park. Bring bread to feed the ducks in the pond.
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Nygårdsparken kindergarten
44 Thormøhlens GateBig city park. Bring bread to feed the ducks in the pond.
Nordnes Park
NordnesparkenNice park at the end of Nordnes.
Arts & Culture
Both contemporary and classical exhibitions found in the collaborating galleries of KODE 1-4.
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West Norway Museum of Decorative Art
9 Nordahl Bruns gateBoth contemporary and classical exhibitions found in the collaborating galleries of KODE 1-4.