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Things we did in Bergen, Norway
Campsite Review | Bratlands | Bergen | Norway
thinking of a visit to Bratlands? Use our first hand experience to help make your stay even more special... Things we did at Bratlands near Bergen, Norway What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... Great lakeside locations and plenty of towering...
read moreWant panoramic views over Bergen? Try the Ulriken Cable Car…
The best views of Bergen are seen from the top of the Ulriken . The Cable Car takes you to the summit in under 15 minutes and the cable car's panoramic windows ensure you don't miss anything. It's a hidden Norwegian gem at the very top not to be missed.... stunning...
read moreBaked in Bergen……
Bergen has made quite an impression on all of us... Starting with the superbly efficient public transport from our campsite in Bratlands (Bus - 90, then Tram at Nesttun into centre), which was a perfect start on what was a baking hot day for Bergen -...
read moreBergen continues to impress!!!
With Bergen still sweltering under the continuing spell of good weather, the International Festival Bergen got off to a brilliant start with an array of talent - with music and theatre for everyone.. oth girls have been amazed at the site of real...
read moreStavanger to Bergen – A Coastline to Remember…
After a supremely comfortable sleep, we woke early at 6am to see Stavanger... although not conventionally 'picture postcard' pretty... it has a feeling of a place full of hard work and healthy sea air. A place that nature left untouched, although perhaps...
read moreWhat we liked about it
here’s just a few ideas….
Reason one
It would be hard to find as idyllic a city across the entirety of Europe… it’s location amongst the small Norwegian islands at the foot of the fjords is unmissable. Think Dubrovnik (if you’ve been) and you won’t be far out!!
Reason two
The city has plenty of activities for families and a great harbourside tourism office for all bookings (both on and off season) but it really discounts it’s prices in the shoulder season… so grab a bargain like us before the season starts in June
Still not convinced? Here’s another one:
Reason three
It’s a fantastic area to explore too, just take a peek at the Ulriken Cable Car to grab a panoramic view you’ll remember forever!!… but if you have kids, just be warned, you’ll have to prise them away from the amazingly colourful wooden harbourside (The Bryggen)
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