BERGEN, NORWAY

Enjoy more of Bergen and explore the Island of Lysoen and its beautiful estate, which we reach by boat.

Our journey begins as we leave the pier and pass Bergenhus Fortress, which contains coronation hall, before passing the gabled fronts along the wharf (Bryggen) and the fish market. Passing the city park and lake, our tour continues south through Bergen’s attractive suburbs. On Nordås Lake we can see the royal residence, ‘Gamlehaugen’.

We then take in the views on top of Fana mountain before descending to Lysefjord. To access Lyseon Island we take a 10-minute boat crossing to the area where the violin virtuoso Ole Bull lived. We take a tour of the house and gain an introduction into the composer’s life.

Our route back to Bergen takes us through woodland, past lakes and through the village of Nesttun.

TOUR NOTES: We do not recommend this tour for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users, as it requires a moderate amount of walking, five steps to embark/disembark the boat, a narrow stairway and 12 steps into Bull’s house. There are limited toilet facilities. Refreshments are included.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2010 SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC SEASON