The old town of Bergen

The city of Bergen Norway is the most famous small town around the world where you can have a great rest. Here, in some incredible way, the stormy rhythm of modern life and the sweet charm of an old town with a rich history coexist peacefully.

Before the trip, many tourists book a car in Norway online in order to get a favorable rental rate, see more attractions and not depend on tour groups. In Bergen, the cost of renting a compact class car starts from 15 euros per day, in Oslo from 18 euros per day; if you rent for a longer period, you can get a discount.

Bergen, Norway, is rich in interesting sights. For example, when you arrive in Bergen, first of all you need to go to the Hanseatic Bryggen embankment. It was here that the first buildings of the city appeared. There are ancient port facilities here, and the waterfront area itself is considered the most famous settlement of the Middle Ages in Norway. The Bryggen quarter belonged to Hanseatic merchants for four centuries and was often damaged by fires. Narrow streets and darkish galleries seem to take you back to the distant past. The Museum of the Hanseatic League is also located here, where you can learn about the life of the Hanseatic merchants and visit the preserved halls where the Hanseatic meetings took place.

The Bryggen Museum is also of interest, where you can get a complete picture of the crafts, trade and everyday life of the Middle Ages. St. Mary's Church, located right behind the museum, is considered the oldest in Bergen. It was built in the twelfth century.

In Bergen, be sure to see the Royal Residence and Haakonshallen, the reception hall. They were built in 1247 and 1261 respectively. Nearby is the famous Rosencrantz Tower, built in 1270, which was rebuilt several times, improved and expanded for defensive purposes. This Tower was a symbol of opposition and power among the Hanseatic merchants.

Fleibanen funicular is a famous landmark in Bergen. He lifts tourists three hundred and twenty meters above sea level to the top of Mount Fleyen. It offers an impressive panorama of the city, fjords, mountains and the wonderful sea.

Back from the mountain, you can safely go down the mountain slopes, wander through the streets, feel what it is - real Bergen. Be sure to visit the famous Fish Market. As a rule, reviews about him are the most positive.

Art lovers should definitely visit the Bergen Galleries overlooking Lake Lille Lungegerdsvann, which showcase some truly stunning collections of paintings.
Once in Bergen, you should definitely visit the house-museum of the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, who was born and raised here. He lived in a small house on the shore of the lake and composed his great musical works. You can also go to his grave, which is carved into the rock. The composer and his wife Nina are buried here. A museum is now open in the composer's house.

It is also interesting to visit the Museum of Old Bergen, located right under the open sky. Wooden houses, traditional for the architecture of the city of the 18-19th centuries, have been preserved here. There are about forty such houses.

Be sure to remember the Aquarium in Bergen, where you can see penguins and fur seals, as well as turtles, snakes and even crocodiles.Tours to Bergen today are becoming more and more popular. Moreover, cozy comfortable hotels, numerous guest houses, campsites and private apartments are always ready to receive guests.

Getting to Bergen is not difficult. You can do this from anywhere in Norway and from different cities in Europe by plane, car, train or ferry. Bergen Airport receives regular flights from Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London. You can also fly by plane from Prague, Berlin and Paris, Riga and Warsaw. On weekdays, a bus runs from Bergen Airport to the city center every fifteen minutes (on weekends - every half an hour). Bergen can be reached by ferry from Denmark, which is very exciting. And if you buy a ticket for a boat, you can ride in the fjords or along the coast.