{"id":12820,"date":"2020-01-23T13:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=12820"},"modified":"2020-01-23T10:41:24","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T10:41:24","slug":"48-hours-in-bergen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/48-hours-in-bergen\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Hours in Bergen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bergen: Known as the city of seven mountains and the gateway to the fjords, Norway\u2019s second-largest city wouldn\u2019t be out of place listed alongside Arcadia, El Dorado and Valhalla. Bergen\u2019s epithet alone has every outdoor adventurer and nature nurturer on tenterhooks. But appellation alone isn\u2019t enough to book flights and with 231 days of rain and less than 6 hours of daylight during winter you\u2019re left wondering what all the fuss is about\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, like the selfless and benevolent travel blogger I am (and in no way inspired by a December spent chain-watching snowy films and trawling Skyscanner on a hangover) I went to find out.<\/p>\n

All in the name of research, of course. You\u2019re welcome.\u00a0With zero planning, one whirlwind weekend in January, and two small pockets of daylight to cram everything into, I too have fallen under Bergen\u2019s spell. With a bit of advance planning, you will too.<\/p>\n

Follow this itinerary for the perfect weekend getaway:<\/p>\n

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Day 1: Fly out Friday<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"View-of-the-Bergen-at-sunset-with-clear-sky\"<\/p>\n

Maximise your weekend with an evening flight. We flew from London Gatwick and got there just before the clock struck midnight to rest up ready for our big Bergen adventure.<\/p>\n

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Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are countless options online, and my only advice is to book somewhere downtown, near the harbour and Bryggen. Airbnb has some great traditional Bergen stays; we chose a quaint flat located on a cobblestone alley not far from the pier.<\/p>\n

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Day 2: Wake up on Saturday with<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An alarm\u2026.because you won\u2019t wake up with the sun, that\u2019s for sure – it rose at a lazy 9:27 am our first day!<\/p>\n

\"View-of-Bergen-and-his-home-mountain-Floyen\"<\/p>\n

Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coffee is a prerequisite on any given day for me, but particularly when you up and about before sunrise. There no shortage of cute cafes and bakeries to choose from in downtown Bergen and you can\u2019t really wrong. We liked the cosy candlelit vibes at Pygmalion<\/a>. Wherever you\u2019re staying, their savoury pancakes are worth the walk!<\/p>\n

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What to do Next<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time to stroll off breakfast while exploring Bryggen. The colourful old timber wharf is a UNESCO world heritage site, and you could spend anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours meandering through the narrow streets and browsing the gift shops and museums before crossing over the harbour for your next food stop\u2026<\/p>\n

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Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you want slap-up seafood platter or a dressed-down crayfish sarnie to go, the fish market works for all occasions. The vendors are generous with their samples so oblige them and taste all the delicacies before picking your poison. Afterwards, make sure you pop into the neighbouring tourist office to book your fjords trip for tomorrow morning.<\/p>\n

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What to do next <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to top off a terrific first day by heading to the skies. If you opted for the open takeaway sandwich, you\u2019re all set for a picnic with one hell of a view. Bergen is cradled by mountains, the second-highest of which is easily accessible by a steep funicular called the Fl\u00f8ibanen\u00a0that departs from downtown. At the top of Mt Floyen, take in the view and chow down before running wild through the mountain trails that wiggle through forests and around lakes. Make sure you\u2019re back at the cable car terminus by the time the sun sets to admire the glittering city lights below before heading back down.<\/p>\n

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Dinner <\/strong><\/p>\n

Countless restaurants abound the harbour, but they tend to be a little pricy and often crowded with tourists. I suggest the more low-key Pingvinen<\/a>, an atmospheric restaurant & bar serving homely Norwegian cooking and pouring an array of locally brewed beers.<\/p>\n

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Sleep <\/strong><\/p>\n

With a full belly and weary feet, it\u2019s time to cosy down and rest up for day 2.<\/p>\n

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Day 3: Wake up on Sunday with<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Breakfast to go. After you\u2019ve packed up and checked out, leave your bags behind and grab a bite to eat before your next adventure. If you haven\u2019t already had one of Bergen\u2019s famous cinnamon buns, they\u2019re best enjoyed warm from the oven and dunked into a cup of freshly brewed coffee!<\/p>\n

\"View-over-a-ffjord-in-Bergen-with-spring-blossoms-in-the-trees\"<\/p>\n

What to do next <\/strong><\/p>\n

A fjords excursion is arguably the highlight of any trip to Bergen. The city lies between the two biggest fjords in the country, the Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord, and you unlikely to be disappointed whichever direction you head in. Make sure you wrap up warm to take to the top deck for photos!<\/p>\n

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Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Back on dry ground, there\u2019s just enough time for one last bite. So let\u2019s make it a quick one: I recommend stopping by Trekroneren. This hot-dog kiosk is a local institution and must have the most eclectic hotdog menu on the entire planet. I went for a reindeer sausage with lingonberry jam \u2013 nydelig! <\/em>(delicious in Norwegian)<\/p>\n

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What next<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bergen is a European City of Culture, and it would be a shame to leave without having taken in a little art. If your flight is later than mine, you might have time to visit the renowned art museum, KODE. If not, then follow my lead and take \u2018the long way\u2019 back to your hotel to spot some of Bergen\u2019s incredible street-art before heading to the airport.<\/p>\n

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Time to Fly Home<\/strong><\/h4>\n

And with that, it\u2019s time to say goodbye. Until next time, Bergen, or maybe we’ll try Oslo<\/a>? x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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