Bergen General Tips by FletteMette

Favorite Thing: I usually find that the discount cards available to tourists in most cities, are rather poor value for money - unless you want to rush around to a gazillion museums in one day.

However, I *do* actually think it's a good idea for most tourists to get the Bergen Card - with this card you get free bus travel within the city limits, free parking, and discounts or free admittance to most museums and attractions - this includes a free return ticket (normal price: 70 nok) with Fløibanen (the funicular), a definite must-do for all tourists coming to Bergen..!

Prices:

Adults:
24-hour card: NOK 170
48-hour card: NOK 250

Children (aged 3-15):
24-hour card: NOK 70
48-hour card: NOK 100

The Bergen card can be purchased at the Tourist Information Office, at many hotels, the Railway Station, and at Bergen Express Boat Terminal. You can also get it online, at http://www.bergen-travel.com.


Leave a Comment

Favorite Thing: You'll find the huge Bergen Tourist Information Centre just across the street from the fish market, at Vågsalmenningen 1. Even if you don't need any advice or guidance (you're probably well prepared, having read all about the city on VT;o) it will be well worth popping by the tourist information centre just to have a look inside the lovely building which houses the centre.

The tourist information centre is in a large hall known as the Fresco Hall, in the former Bergen Exchange - it was built in 1862 and the huge murals on the walls were painted by Axel Revold ca 1920. (See second photo)

At the tourist information centre you'll of course get advice, free brochures and maps, but you may also buy tickets for various events, for sightseeing and fjord trips, and you can buy the Bergen card here. You can book rental cars, train tickets, accommodation in Bergen and surrounding areas, and there's even a currency exchange office and a souvenir shop available.

Opening hours:
June - August: every day 8.30 - 22
May and September: every day 9 - 20
The rest of the year: Monday - Saturday 9 - 16

Phone: +47 55552000
E-mail: info@visitBergen.com


Leave a Comment