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Bergen Cruise Port, Norway
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Bergen Cruise Port Norway

The Port of Bergen is located in Norway’s second largest city. Bergen is a charming coastal city surrounded by mountains and fjords, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Often referred to as the ‘gateway to the fjords’, Bergen is nestled along the southwest coast and serves as a starting point for exploring the beautiful Norwegian fjords, particularly the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and Hardangerfjord.

The historic Bryggen Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with colorful wooden buildings dating back to the trading days of the Hanseatic League, showcasing Bergen’s maritime history. Nearby, the bustling fish market offers seafood and local delicacies. Visitors can also take a funicular to Mount Fløyen or a cable car to Mount Ulriken for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and fjords.

Useful Information

Language

Norwegian (the majority of residents also speak English which is taught at school) A few words in Norwegians: hallo (hello), tak (thank you), ja (yes), and nei (no).

Tips

None are required (except for your tour guides), but you can round up the bill

Currency

NOKNorwegian krone

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Time difference

UTC: 1

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from London: +1h

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Weather

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
-228
-032
235
25410.00
February
-228
-032
236
2168.50
March
-130
235
439
2058.00
April
235
541
847
1415.50
May
541
948
1253
1184.75
June
847
1253
1458
1295.00
July
1152
1458
1762
1536.00
August
1152
1457
1762
1967.75
September
948
1152
1457
2499.75
October
540
745
949
26710.50
November
135
338
541
25210.00
December
-130
133
236
28111.00

Where is located the Port of Bergen Cruise Terminal

The Bergen cruise port, located in the center of the city, can accommodate four ships at a time. You will dock at one of the four docks. If all the docks are occupied, two other industrial docks (Jektviken) to the west of the city can also be used. In this case, a shuttle bus will take you to the exit of the port.

It is easy to get around the city on foot. Most attractions can be reached within a 15 to 30-minute walk.

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Travelling around the Bergen Cruise Port

How to get from Bergen airport to the port

The express bus service Flybussen connects the airport and the centre of Bergen (bus station) in about 20 minutes from the A5 platform. There are 6 stops in the centre of Bergen.

A light rail (line 1) is also in operation. The stop is outside the terminal and there are ticket vending machines there. The journey to the centre takes 45 minutes.

Taxis are also available at the airport. Uber service is offered in Bergen.

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The public transportation system Skyss makes it easy for you to get around the city. If you get the Bergen Card, public transport is included in the price.
A hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus service is present in Bergen.
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Things to do in Bergen

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Bergen Card

This card allows free access or discounts to certain museums, attractions and activities. The card also allows free use of public transit. It is available for a variety of duration.

Neighborhoods

Bryggen

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These ten buildings once housed warehouses. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Galleries, shops and restaurants are now set up in these colourful houses.

Landmarks

St Mary’s Church

Its baroque pulpit dating from 1677 is its main feature.

Bergen Cathedral

Bergen Cathedral is almost 900 years old. Originally built around the year 1150, it was dedicated to Olav the Saint, the patron saint of Norway. It was then restored in 1537 after being ravaged by the great fire.

Damsgård Country Mansion

This wooden manor house in the Rococco style was built in the 1770s for Joachim Christian Geelmuyden.

Traditional Wooden Church (Stavkirke) of Fantoft

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This traditional wooden church has been rebuilt identically and is now protected. It can be visited in the summer or seen from the outside the rest of the year.

Historical sites

Håkon´s Hall

The main building of what was Norway’s first medieval castle, built in 1261 by King Håkon, houses a banquet hall.

Rosenkrantz Tower

You can visit the Rosenkrantz Tower, which is part of the citadel’s fortifications, to discover different rooms such as the king’s chamber, the chapel, the dungeons and the guardroom. From the top of the tower, you have a beautiful view of the city.

Museums

Norwegian Fisheries Museum (Fiskerimuseum)

The beachfront warehouses host exhibits about the fishing industry and how it has changed over time.

Bryggens Museum

This museum displays artifacts from the city’s medieval times.

Bergen Kunsthall

Contemporary art exhibition space.

Kode

Kode 1-4 is a ensemble of 4 art museums. The Rasmus Meyer houses an important collection of works by Edvard Munch.

Natural History Museum

Part of the University of Bergen Museum, this museum features exhibits on wildlife, flora, and geology.

Cultural History Museum

This museum of archaeology and ethnography is closed for renovations, but some elements of its collection can be seen in the Museum of Natural History.

Bergen Maritime Museum (Sjofartsmuseum)

Various exhibitions will allow you to see the evolution of the navy in Norway from the Stone Age to the present day, not to mention the Viking period.

Old Bergen Museum (Gamle Bergen)

This open-air museum will take you back in time with actors reenacting the life of people living in those houses from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Nature

The Museums garden

Botanical garden in the centre of the city and managed by the university museum.

Activities

Floyen funicular

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This funicular goes up to 320 m and allows you to have a view of the city and to join the hiking trails on the mountain. A café is located at the top of the mountain.

Cable Car to Mount Ulriken

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For a splendid view on Bergen, take the Cable Car to Mount Ulriken.

Family activities

Aquarium (Akvariet)

You will see more than 400 species. Fish, sea lions, snakes and even Gentoo Penguins.

Excursions in Bergen

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