Bergen Travel Forum

Yet Another Hurtigrunten question im afraid.
I am just curious to know if the stop offs with the round trip are long enough to ever explore a town.
Is it rush rush on and off the boat? or just adequate enough to see enough, and get the odd souvenier?

Also , I just read that Public Toilets were scarce in Bergen.....well it mentions one public toilet but its somewhere obscure and not immediate.
But what to do if walking around and suddenly you are dying for a wee wee?
Bergen does not strike me as a place to do a private tinkle anywhere behind the bushes place!
I would hate to be caught out.
Any help would be cherished cheers.

My question is, for people who have done the Hurtigrunten cruise.
We are going in mid October and it will be getting cold.
we have warm fleeces and coats and boots etc for the outdoors.
But I just want to ask if anyone has experiance of the temperature in the cabins, for example is it worth bringing extra bedding for cold nights?

We are people who get very cold and like sleeping in 20c temperatures, you know cosy toasty but if we are warned of the cold in the cabins , IF it is cold at all we will arm ourselves.
So is it nice and warm anyone?
Oh and we will be on the midnasol
many thanks

Can anyone explain Norway in a Nutshell?
So far I know its meant to be the most beautiful trip on public transport(appreciated) and you can do it in a day.
But what time does it happen,
do you get food?
Is there a tour guide?
is it straight forward conections? anxiety anxiety.
If its public transport in the middle of no where do people go AWOL?
yeh yeh I know its a stupid question but not so stupid when you read a million things, that do not come to a satisfactory conclusion.

Hi there, Can anyone tell me the price of a Mcdonalds or Burger king?
I will be on the move and need to budget, i will splash out on the odd occaission norwegian food or any other joint but for conveniance i would like to know the price of a burger.

also if anyone knows the price of bread milk cheese and cold meats.
thankyou

Hello again,
I have just booked a few days into the comfort hotel holberg.
When I arrive at the Airport in Bergen , will it be possible to get the flybussen
near to the hotel?

thank you

Hello my first visit to Bergen will be in sept. So far the cheapest flights from london are with Norwegian No.
I have a suitcase 20 kgs and small hand luggage, is it free of charge? or do I have to pay extra for my suitcase and hand luggage with Norewgian no?

Also the flight from norwegian no leaves london at 20.00 and arrives at 22.55!
by the time I get to the hotel im afraid they will be gone to sleep!
many thanx

Hello, we will certainly be heading for Bergen on the 13th October because we will be going on to the Hurtigrunten for the round trip on the 14th of October.
After Hurtigrunten we have decided to stay for a couple of days in Bergen and sight see. I wouldnt miss it for anything. I have been waiting to see Bergen for years and I cant wait!

Would it be worth it doing the Norway in a Nutshell tour? even though we will have completed the hurtigrunten?
How long does Norway in a nutshell take?
do we have to arrange accomadation and food?
What is the weather like in October?
Can anyone recomend a reasonable comfy and not too expensive hotel near to the hurtigrunten ferry terminus?

Thankyou

Hello!

Me and my boyfriend are going to Oslo this summer, and we're planning a 3 day trip to Bergen. I have already seen some tourist websites by I'm a bit confused, so I would appreciate your help very much :)

Is it possible to do a day trip to the fjords from Bergen? If so, what kind of public transport should we take? (we won't have a car) And what would be the "best" trip? (this one must be difficult :)

Thanks a lot!

Rita

My wife and I arrive in Bergen on Sept 8th prior to jumping onto Hurtigruten for the trip north starting on the 9th in the evening.
Could anyone please suggest the best hotel for the airport bus stop and the Hurtigruten dock?
Also the best idea for our one day in Bergen
Thanks
David UK

I want to take the highly advised train trip from Bergen to Oslo but when I have gone online to book a trip, I have run into two railroads--NSR and RailEurope. Are they the same thing or are there two different train trips between these two cities? When I put my reservation information into each site I get different prices, but both trips leave Bergen and arrive in Oslo at the same time. Also, where can I find information about the "Norway in a Nutshell" trip? Thanks much.

We have to be on a 7am flite from Flesland airport, July 3 thru Lufthansa. Does the airport bus begin its run this early from Bergen, probably we would need to get on it by 5:30 am. Are taxis available at this time and what would be the approximate cost for two people? Thank you, Wilmathecat

Hi,

I'll be in Norway in the first part of July to see the Sogneforden.I'll be on an individual tour. The tour ends in Bergen.

I'm wondering if it's worthwhile to stay in Bergen for a day or two. If not, I'm planning to return to Oslo from Bergen on an overnight train two and a half hours after the tour has ended.

Also, what would the weather be like during that part of the year?

Hi
I am going to stay with a friend in Bergen soon and she suggested going skiing for a day nearby.
does anyone know roughly how much a day pass and rental would cost?
Thanks

I want to go from Flam to Bergen and I understand there is a public bus service. At what hours does the busses leave? What would be the price? How long would the trip be?

Hi,

I've done lots of research about Bergen & some of the trips/days out etc. in the area but would like some more help please.

I fly from Gatwick to Bergen arriving late on Mon 1st Sept & returning on Wed 12th Sept so not enough time to do the full 12 days on the Hurtigruten as I'd hoped.

Plan A: Spend Tue & Wed wandering round Bergen doing local sightseeing - mountain train etc. then Thu to Mon on a Fjord cruise of some sort, Tue & Wed back in Bergen for maybe a NIN tour or similar.

Can anyone post any relevant comments/ideas please, especially the 4/5 day fjord cruise starting from Bergen. Is it best to book from home in advance or easier to find one locally upon arrival?

I have sorted my accomodation so no need for any help with that.

Thanks in advance,

Mark.

Hi there, my partner and I are moving to Bergen for a little under 6 months coming mid-March. We've discussed technical aspects over with the Embassy and everything seems set to go. We just have some quick questions regarding living in the city and surrounding suburbs we were hoping people here could answer.

How long is the average apartment lease in Bergen?

Would it be possible to find a lease under 6 months, and are they hard to come by if so?

If we were to live in one of Bergen's suburbs, would a commute using public transport be feasable of would purchasing a car be worthwhile?

As with most suburbs, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume Bergen has a particular suburb that is predominantly populated by students? If so, which is it?
The reason I'd be interested in knowing about this is these areas are normally cheaper and have more flexible leasing options than others. This obviously lends itself to the Backpacker lifestyle.

Any replies would be most appreciated.

I'm thinking of 2-3 day trip to Bergen about 5-6 April.

Only been to Norway once before - overnight business trip to Oslo - so knowledge limited.

My research on VT makes me think Bergen would be good to visit.

I don't expect good weather in early April - just places to see & things to do.

Waht do you think? Good idea or (for example) wrong time of year?

Any thoughts on accomodation? I like small friendly places, but I'm OK with budget hotel chains as well. Not so keen on "business" type chains (seen too many of them!)

Hi,
I'm planning to travel in and around bergen during easter vacation. Is it a good time to visit?
Regards,
Heramb

Hi again !
Now I've got my match ticket arranged it's time to think about enjoying the rest of the night after the game. I'm only in Bergen for one night, so need to make the most of it.
Can anybody recommend a good place for late beers on a Wednesday night please?

Many thanks
Bren

We are travelling to Bergen via Copenhagen. Because of the restrictions on carrying liquids on airlines, we cannot buy a bottle on departure because it will not get through the check-in in Copenhagen, or we may not have time for duty free.

Can we buy alcohol at the duty free on ARRIVAL at Bergen airport (before immigration and customs)?

Hello to all you lovely Norwegians,

I am coming over with some friends for the Brann v Everton game. If anyone over there can help me to buy tickets I would be forever in your debt.

There are 4 of us but anything from 1 to 4 tickets would be appreciated.

If you can help at all, you can contact me on boy.blue@btinternet.com

Many thanks in advance and look forward to visiting Bergen in 4 weeks.

John A

Hi
I'm coming over for the Everton game on 13 Feb.
It will be difficult for me to get a ticket in England.
If somebody would be kind enough to buy a ticket for me, I will pay for both tickets ..... and buy you a beer before the game !
I'd really appreciate it.
Pleeeeease ?
Thanks
Bren

Pulling into Bergen on the Hurtigruten on Monday January 21st leaving that night on a train to Oslo. What is ther to see and do for those six hours between. I know that my buddy Mike want to go to the famous fish markets other than that just looking for ideas. Thanks for your help.

Could somebody in Bergen help me to find a shop with foods, that using by locals? I don't want eating in restaurants and cafes (it's very expensive!), but i want a buy food in shop.

Hi am comein over to bergen to se my gf and the rangers game against lyon is on.i am desperado here i am trying to find a pub with the game on if u can be of any help please reply

When is the best and warmest time to visit Bergen? When is it the least rainest?

Dear all,

One more question. Could anyone recommend some affordable restaurants, also fast food places in Bergen?

Thanks so much

Maja

I'd like to know what any of you would think about taking a short trip to the Bergen area in mid-March 2008. I know it will still be cold and dark - but how cold and how dark? Will tourist services be operating in March, or is it still too early in the year? Thanks for your input!

Okay, so Bergen is the Second City of Norway - which presumably means that major rock bands want to play there when they're on tour. But is there a large-size gig venue in Bergen?

If not, what sort of venues are there? Where does a band like Gorgoroth play when they do a home-town gig?

And if I want to get a good idea of the local Bergen music scene (especially re. Black/Viking Metal, Punk etc.), where should I go hang out?

Thanks for your help. Much obliged.

Hi
Could someone please translate this..translation please

- En eller flere delstrekninger har blitt fjernet fra reisen din fordi togtypen ikke er mulig å bestille på nett. Kjøp denne billetten på stasjonen. Trykk Gå videre for å fortsette uten den ugyldige togtypen.
The nsb website switches from English to Norwegian just before I can a quote on the local train from Voss/Bergen !
thanks