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Culture

Culture, Bergen

 11 Reviews  When you're in Bergen you have to know what this song's about. it's a Must for all visitors.Brann means fire in Norwegian. Yahoo Heia Brann, Heia Brann Blod e tjukkere enn vann. Heia Brann Helt fra... 

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People

People, Bergen

 5 Reviews  It is said of the Bergensers that they are born with Wellies on their feet. It might be true actually. I have never before been to a place where rubber boots were actually an item of fashion and... 

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Festivals

Festivals, Bergen

 5 Reviews  I was so luck that I have experienced Matfest i Bryggen in 2005. You can taste lots of traditional food( brown cheese, smoked salmon ..etc) and take the opportunity of reasonable prices. Colourful... 

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17th of May

17th of May, Bergen

 3 Reviews  The parade taking place on the 17th of May is a must-see for sure! It begins with boys playing drums (the sound spreads all over the city), you can watch interesting national costumes (I liked... 

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Tipping

 1 Review  Tipping is not complimentary but if u want tip 10%. People are normally unformal and a short 'hei!' will do it ..(f.n. 'hello' )Smile and be polite ..gets you much longer as Norwegians are normally... 

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Food / drink

Food / drink, Bergen

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How buy an umbrella

How buy an umbrella, Bergen

 elcolibri Says:  In Bergen rains 270 days in the year, but dont worry if you havent an umbrella. You can buy it in the automatic machine in the street. Bergen was the first city... 

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Meeting the City councilors

Meeting the City councilors, Bergen

 diocletianvs Says:  This bench is a special one - it is called "Politikerbenken" and is situated at the Torgallmenningen. The plate says that on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays... 

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No umbrella? No problem!

No umbrella? No problem!, Bergen

 diocletianvs Says:  The clouds coming from the Atlantic have a custom of "flying" very low, hitting the mountains that surround Bergen and emptying its content on this place.... 

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Global "M"? Not in Bergen ...

Global "M"? Not in Bergen ..., Bergen

 diocletianvs Says:  Town authorities of Bergen are putting a lot of effort to the preservation of the old parts of town. Many streets are renewed with traditional pavements and... 

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CHRISTMAS DECORATION

CHRISTMAS DECORATION, Bergen

 SORHUS Says:  as many cities in the world Bergen also decorat its street for christmasthis picture is taken cristmas 2004 in a rainy Bergen :-))) 

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Under construction

Under construction, Bergen

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The shops in the city centre...

The shops in the city centre..., Bergen

 cheekymarieh Says:  The shops in the city centre are closed on Sundays - unlike the UK. 

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Rica Travel Hotel Bergen

 3 Reviews and 204 Opinions  Having no advance bookings due to traveling without set itinerary and during peak summer season, we... 

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 6 Reviews and 336 Opinions  We have chosen that hotel because the price was much smaller than the others and it was available... 

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Hotel Park Pension

 3 Reviews and 57 Opinions  If you like historical accomodation this place is great. Something special. Nice rooms, we travelled... 

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Bergen - The city between the seven mountains

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 Bergen is known as "The city between the seven mountains", and "gateway to the fjords". Our mountains are maybe not as high as the Alps, but we do have fjords that are unique and you will find nothing... 

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The sunshine city of blue sky, blue sea, blue eyes

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 Bergen is probably one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is also probably one of the most rainy as well. But of course, when I was here is was sunny with blue sky and I had the privilege of a... 

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Bergen in Norway

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 Just come to Norway... Bergen is the 2 biggest town in Norway, and the most beautiful town . You can walk arownd frome one place to the other. Just bring a map, and use good walking shoes.. The women... 

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The Fjord' Capital City

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 Welcome to the wondeful Bergen, as knows as the capital of the fjords. It is the second biggest town of Norway and probably the most know town in the world after Oslo!! Bergen is a fantastic town, and... 

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City of rain and some nice benches

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 Of the three largest Norwegian towns I find Bergen the most attractive. Once one of the central ports of the Hanseatic league of merchants which dominated trade in Northern Europe in the Middle Ages,... 

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