Bergen, Hordaland

: A historic Hanseatic League trading and fishing port.
Bergen was one of the great Hanseatic ports, and this maritime heritage is recalled by the 900-year-old Bryggen Wharf, with its splendid museum. The Bryggen is a delight to explore: its narrow streets climb away from the waterfront, lined by interesting shops, colourful half-timbered houses and cobbled stairways, with alleyways and tiny open spaces that beg to be explored. In summer months every spare corner seems to be filled with pots and containers overflowing with colourful flowers that fill the air with perfume.
Bergen is framed by seven magnificent hills, the highest of which can be reached by a funicular railway. From the top there are spectacular views down to the harbourside, where cafés, bars and restaurants welcome visitors from around the world. Bergen was the home of Norway’s most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, and the Troldhaugen is a museum devoted to his life and work, including an exhibition centre, shop and café.

TOUR CW - GRIEG'S HOME & FANTOFT STAVE CHURCH
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
Catch a glimpse of Bergen’s past in a corner of western Norway that abounds in culture and history.

TOUR AW - INTRODUCTION TO BERGEN
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
Our tour will take us up one of the seven hills that surround Bergen to get a bird's eye view of the city and surroundings, followed by a drive through both old and new parts of Bergen.

TOUR A - EXPLORING THE HARDANGERFJORD
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
Our excursion to the Hardangerfjord – one of Norway’s most popular fjords, with beautiful fruit orchards lining the sides and reflections of the magnificent mountains on the crystal clear water – begins at the pier in Bergen, when we board our coach.

TOUR BW - WALKING TOUR & MOUNT FLOIEN
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
This walking tour will show us the sights of Bergen in the company of an experienced guide and we shall also have a trip on the Funicular.

TOUR I - TEA AT ULRIKEN MOUNTAIN
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
Upon our arrival at the base of the mountain we will board our cable car for an approximate five minute journey up the precipitous cliff to the top of the mountain – make sure cameras are at the ready as the ride offers some amazing views. We will also be able to enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and an Ulrike bun – a speciality of the Sky:Skraper restaurant!

TOUR C - LYSØEN ISLAND
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
Descending we reach the Lysefjord where, on the 175 acre Lysøen Island (the ‘Island of Light’), the violin virtuoso Ole Bull lived. We will visit his home which was built in 1873 and is a blend of architectural styles.

TOUR B - INTRODUCTION TO BERGEN
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
Surrounded by seven mountains, a short distance from the country’s wildest and scenic fjords – encapsulating the best that Mother Nature has to offer – Bergen is Fjord Norway’s capital.

TOUR G - NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
In Bergen, we board the train for our journey up towards Voss and Myrdal. The landscape changes as we approach Myrdal – on top of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau – and here we will change trains for a spectacular ride on the “Flams-Banen” railway line.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR SELECTED CALLS TO BERGEN

TOUR E - GRIEG’S BERGEN
Bergen, Hordaland, Bergen, Hordaland
The legendary composer Edvard Grieg lived and worked in Bergen’s Hop district during the summertime. His lakeside home, ‘Troldhaugen’ (meaning ‘Troll Hill’), is now a museum, and is located next to the concert hall where we will enjoy a short performance.

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