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Musts
Eat fish - The city was designated a city of gastronomy in 2015, but with seafood straight from the fjords and fertile mountain pastures, they’ve been eating very well for yonks.
Make the most of the great outdoors in spitting distance of the UNESCO Town Centre - hike on land and swim sea
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Seasons
Famously rainy, with over 200 days of the stuff annually. Minimise your chances in July and August
Minimise crowds and maximise rain risk in April, May and September, October - at least then you’ll have all the gear for a wet day
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Events
Norway’s second largest city and a popular university town, there is always something curious or musical happening here so be sure to. check before you go
Budget: Villa Terminus
From £100 a night Bed & Breakfast
18 bedrooms in a house built in 250 year old building that fits right in with the city surroundings.
Boutique: Bergen Bors
From £150 a night Bed & Breakfast
An unbeatable location by the fish market and wooden bars of Bergen and home to Bare, which earnt Bergen its first Michelin star. Set in the glorious 19th-century Renaissance Revival building that once housed Bergen’s former stock exchange.
Blow Out: Opus XVI
From £250 a night Bed & Breakfast
Family owned and run, beaming staff, jazz on Fridays and cookies delivered to your room with champagne on Saturdays. Beds as soft as a babies bottom and breakfast a celebration of local produce. A faultless hotel.
Live Like Local
Hike: Rundemanen
You’ll want a picnic for the top and sports kit. Starting from the city centre you can be in wilderness within an hour
Swim: Nordnes Sjobad
Swim in the sea from this scenic spot or if you are fearful of the cold, there are thermal baths for the unbrave
Fish Market
There’s street food to pick at as you go round on a sensory tour of fish and crustaceans.
