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Mt. Floyen Cable Car (Floibanen Funicular)

The Floyen Cable Car climbs Mt. Fløyen, which has an altitude of 320m. From its peak, you have a fantastic panoramic view of Bergen City. This train is also a means of transportation for people living in the residential area on the slope of Mt. Fløyen. It is recommended to use the train to reach the peak, but then walk down.

Address: Vetrlidsallmenning 21

Fare one way 30kr return 60kr/Children (4 to 17) one way 15kr return 30kr

Website: www.floibanen.no

Maria Church (Mariakirken)

The Maria church is a Romanesque-style church that was set up in the first half of the 12th century. This is the oldest architectural structure in Bergen. The decorations on the pulpit inside the church are very beautiful and are said to be Norway's highest-quality baroque decorations.

Address: Dreggen 15

Open hours: June 20th to August 19th Monday to Friday 9.30am to 11.30, 1pm to 4pm Other than the above Tuesday to Friday 11am to 12.30pm Organ performance June 28th to August 30th Tuesdays 19:30 (purchase tickets at the entrance.)

National Theater (Nationaltheatret)

The National Theatre is the largest in the country and has a history of over 100 years. Guided tours are available but reservations are necessary.

Address: Johanne Dybwads Plass 1

Tel: +47 22 00 14 00

Ticket reservations to: +47 81 50 08 11

Website: www.nationaltheatret.no

Wesselstuen

Wesselstuen serves traditional Norwegian dishes. It has a relaxing atmosphere that reminds you of the good old days.

Address: Ole Bull Plass 5

Tel: +47 55 90 08 20

Monday to Thursday 11.30am to 11.30pm Fridays/Saturdays 11.30am to 11pm Sundays 1 to 10pm

Bergen-Expressen

This sightseeing excursion starts from the Bryggen District and visits Bergen harbour, the fish market, Mt. Fløyen and other areas. Departure times May 1 to September 15 daily Place of arrival and departure In front of the fish market

Fee: 100kr

Reservations and inquiries to: Bergens-Expressen

Tel: +47 55 53 11 50

Website: www.bergensexpressen.no

Natural Science Museum

Also called Det Naturhistorisk Museum, is a museum with three sections featuring plants, geology and animals.

Address: Museplass 3

Tel: +47 55 58 29 49

Open hours June to August Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturdays/Sundays 11am to 4pm September to May Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm Saturdays/Sundays 11am to 3pm

Closed days Mondays Admission fee: 40kr

Website: www.bm.uib.no

Troldhaugen

The house of Edvard Grieg, the composer from Bergen, is located 20 minutes from the city by car. Although Grieg once fell out of favor with Bergen and left the city, he retuned in 1885 and lived in the house for 22 years until his death. Troldhaugen means "the hill where the troll lives". From this hill that overlooks the fjord, Grieg composed a number of piano pieces. The house also has a café and a concert hall named "Troldsalen"

Address: Troldhaugveien 65, N-5232 Paradis

Tel: +47 55 92 29 92

Website: www.troldhaugen.com

Galleriet

Galleriet is a shopping mall that faces Bergen’s (Norway's) largest mall, "Torgalmenning Plaza", located in central Bergen.

Address: Galleriet Torgalmenning

Tel: +47 55 30 05 00

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm Saturdays: 9am to 6pm

Closed days: Sundays

Website: www.galleriet.com

St. Jorgens Hospital

This hospital treated leprosy patients from the latter half of the medieval period. There is a leprosy museum (Lepra-museet) on its premises that stores the research papers of the Norwegian doctor, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who dedicated his life to the extermination of leprosy.

Address: Kong Oscarsgate 59

Tel: +47 55 96 11 55

Email:lepra@lepra.no

Admission fee: 30kr

Website: www.lepra.no

Fjord Tour with White Lady

This is a fjord tour that travels around the periphery of Bergen by sightseeing boat. From the boat you will enjoy landscapes of steep cliffs and fjords. Operation time: May 1st to August 31st Everyday 10am July 1st to August 21st Everyday 3.30pm September 1 to September 18 Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Saturdays/Sundays 10am Place of arrival and departure In front of the Bergen Tourist Information Centre

Duration: 4 h

Fee: 350kr

Reservations and inquiries: Bergen Fjord Sightseeing

Tel: +47 55 25 90 00

Website: www.whitelady.no