Would you like to know the second largest city, one of the most important and considered one of the most beautiful of Norway ? Great, then let’s show off the bags to go to Bergen . To get here we must go to the Hordaland County , located on the southwest coast of the country.
What else do we know about Bergen ? Which is a city that houses 373,224 inhabitants and that perds on a beautiful mountain valley known as “ the seven mountains ” or “ of Syv Fjell ”. Did you know that Bergen is the entrance to the famous Norwegian fjords? Yes, from here you can enter the very interesting freshwater glaciers valleys! Surely if you think make a cruise for Norway you will pass through the port of this city!
Currently Bergen is also known as the city of culture so do not miss the opportunity to take a great walk through the city and thus know its 8 beautiful neighborhoods: Arna , < Strong> Bergenhus , Fana , fylingsdalen , Laksevåg , ytrebygda , Årstad and Åsane . If you want to perform a tour of the city we recommend you go to the ancient part of the city where you will locate the bay de Vagen . What can we see here? To the spring or Bryggen jetty . It is a historic neighborhood of the city that houses a series of picturesque old houses made of wood dating from the 18th century. If we continue walking we can observe the church de Santa María , considered as the oldest building in the city. Are you interested in religious buildings? We have good news then … here you can enter several other medieval churches among which the Korskirken should highlight. Anything else? Yes, do not visit the strength of Bergenhus , the Royal Haakon room , and the tower Rosenkrantz . Any other tourist attraction? Of course. Turn around the outdoor market , you may find something that caught your attention to buy! If you prefer you can also go to the commercial area of Bergen which you will not only love for what it offers for sale, but for its art nouveau style. What do you think of a walk in funicular? Really a very entertaining experience you will climb towards the Monte Floyen . From this point you can have a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Prepare the camera.
Do you want to know the history of the city? Perfect … pay attention: Bergen was founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre known as the quiet or peaceful king. Another interesting fact that this city was considered the capital of the country in the thirteenth century and continued to be until 1299, at which time oslo went on to take its place! For the same fact that it is a port, you will imagine that it was several times attacked by the pirates! Yes, the peak was when in 1429 they set fire to Castillo Real and almost the entire city! What a pity! Another not very pleasant event in the history of Bergen was the battle of Vagen where England faced (see cheap hotels in London) and Norway . In 1916 the city burned again and in World War II was occupied by the Nazis.
Before leaving, keep in mind that Bergen is known as the city of the rain so he wears waterproof clothes and an umbrella anyway. In the winter season the temperature can reach up to 16 degrees Celsius … how cold! And on the contrary during the summer it can reach 30 degrees.
Finally, we recommend that you do not stop attending two of the most important culturally speaking events: the Nattjazz and the Bergenfest . If you like music, especially jazz you will thank us.