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How to get out Bergen


How to get out Bergen

  • Havråtunet, . 18 May-31 Aug: M-Sa noon–4PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Sep: Su noon-4PM (Guided tours: 20 Jun-30 Aug: Tu, W, Su noon-1PM and 1:30PM-2:30PM. Sep, May-19 Jun: Su noon-3PM). A farmstead on a steep slope on the island of Osterøy overlooking a fjord. This Norwegian version of a village consists of 36 buildings bundled together with steep fields and plots around it. During the 20th century 60 people used to live there and to this day all the work is done without modern equipment like machines.
  • Øygarden
    Øygarden
  • Hellesøy in Øygarden is an island located almost in the North Sea about 1–1.5 hours of driving from Bergen. Enjoy the beautiful, harsh nature, go for a hike and rent a fishing rod. Eat your lunch in open air or at the local cafeteria. Boat trips and extreme sports events can be organized, and if you care to stay for a while, you can rent a room, apartment or a sea house. Activities and lodging is provided by Destination Hellesøy, .
  • Kvamskogen is a popular target for day trips in the winter season, especially among locals. Kvamskogen is a ski eldorado situated between 400 and 1300 meters above sea level in the Kvam municipality. There is a number of alpine slopes served by several ski lifts, and endless possibilities for those who favor cross country skiing. If you tried neither before - don't worry: Professional ski instructors are available at a fair cost, and so are rental skis and other equipment. There are regular buses to Kvamskogen, call 177 or visit the information desk at the bus station for more information.
  • Lysøen - home of Ole Bull
    Lysøen - home of Ole Bull
  • Lysøen, +47 56 30 90 77 ( , fax: +47 56 30 93 72), . 18 May-31 August: M-Sat 12PM – 4PM. Sundays: 11AM - 5PM September: Sundays Only: 12PM - 4PM. This island belonged to Ole Bull, a famous musician. He bought the island in 1872 and drew the original drawings for the special house he built himself. The island is a great place to go for walks, as well as seeing the extraordinary house, as there are many great paths to walk along. You can attend guided tours at every hour, starting 15 minutes after opening time. To get to the island you must take the ferry from Buena quay. The ferry departs Buena every day at noon, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM, Sundays also 11AM and 4PM. It departs Lysøen at 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM and 4:30PM, Sundays also 12:30PM and 5:30PM. Tickets cost kr. 50 for adults and kr. 30 for children (free with the Bergen card). The boat has more departures if necessary. Large groups should book in advance. There is a café and museum shop at the island. adults kr. 30, children kr. 10 – free admission with the Bergen card. �
  • Norway in a Nutshell, +47 815 68 222, . Roundtrip Bergen - Myrdal - Flåm - Gudvangen - Stalheim - Voss - Bergen by train, boat and coach. The tour takes you through some of the most beautiful fjord scenery in Norway. It takes one day, but it is possible to spend more time if you wish. Tickets cost kr. 895.
  • Os borders Bergen to the south. While the south-eastern part of Os municipality is mainly made up of typical Nordic suburb-style settlements and a quiet urban center, the western part consists of a beautiful and popular coastal area with many small islands with cabins.
  • The North Sea Traffic Museum, Telavåg, Sund municipality (Sotra). This museum to the west of Bergen commemorate the Norwegians that fled to Shetland and Great Britain during WWII and the Telavåg tragedy (1942) when the entire village was destroyed and the people were forced to move and most the men were sent to Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Germany.
  • Voss is a village to the east of Bergen world-known for extreme sports such as paragliding and rafting. Every year in the summer there is a week-long extreme sports festival called Ekstremsportveko, . For the little less adventurous Voss is also a great place for hiking and skiing, both cross-country and alpine. One of Norway's largest jazz festivals, Vossa Jazz , is held here in March. Travel to Voss by train (about 1 hr 15 mins) or take the E16 road by car.
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    Edinburgh ? (unconnected) ? WnoframeE ? Voss ? Oslo
    Trondheim ? Førde ? NnoframeS ? Os ? Stavanger

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