Wenjia's travel guide and recommendations
Sightseeing
Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year around.
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Bergen
Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year around.
Bryggen (the dock), also known as Tyskebryggen ( the German dock), is a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites since 1979
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Bryggen
BryggenBryggen (the dock), also known as Tyskebryggen ( the German dock), is a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites since 1979
Fløibanen is the experience that no visitors to Bergen should be without.
It is one of Norway’s most visited attractions, and you will find it in the heart of Bergen in Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A.
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Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenFløibanen is the experience that no visitors to Bergen should be without.
It is one of Norway’s most visited attractions, and you will find it in the heart of Bergen in Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A.
Ulriken is the highest of the seven mountains that surround the city of Bergen. It has an altitude of 643 meters above sea level. Ulriken has an antenna tramway, Ulriksbanen, which can bring people to the top. At the top there is a TV tower, a restaurant and free telescopes. There is a network of trails along Ulriken, which is a popular hike with several trails up from steep to not so steep.
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Ulriken
Ulriken is the highest of the seven mountains that surround the city of Bergen. It has an altitude of 643 meters above sea level. Ulriken has an antenna tramway, Ulriksbanen, which can bring people to the top. At the top there is a TV tower, a restaurant and free telescopes. There is a network of trails along Ulriken, which is a popular hike with several trails up from steep to not so steep.
Hardanger Fjord ----The Norwegian Scenic Routes
There are 18 selected drives through the most beautiful Norwegian nature. Two of these routes are in Hardanger, the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger, and the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda.
The Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger leads through a mighty fjord landscape. On your way, you will get close to the fjord, mountains, waterfalls, and fruit farms. The route is 158 km long and consists of four sections: Granvin - Steinsdalsfossen (road 79/49), Norheimsund - Tørvikbygd (road 49), Jondal-Utne (road 550) and Kinsarvik-Låtefoss (road 13). Between Jondal and Tørvikbygd, and between Kvanndal-Utne and Utne-Kinsarvik, the fjord must be crossed by car ferry.
A drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger offers various experiences - so make sure to take your time for activities, attractions, and walks along the way. You can also add one or several overnight stays - in Hardanger, there are accommodations for every budget. Along the Norwegian Scenic Routes, you will find many unique resting places that have been created with a focus on architecture and landscape. In Hardanger, you should stop at the Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, use the rest area at Herand, drive Lussandberget and make a detour to the Skjervsfossen waterfall.
If you feel for exploring the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger by bike, take the road between Jondal and Utne (road 550). There is not much car traffic, and you will come close to the fjord and the surrounding fruit farms.
Hardangerfjord, Norway
Hardanger Fjord ----The Norwegian Scenic Routes
There are 18 selected drives through the most beautiful Norwegian nature. Two of these routes are in Hardanger, the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger, and the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda.
The Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger leads through a mighty fjord landscape. On your way, you will get close to the fjord, mountains, waterfalls, and fruit farms. The route is 158 km long and consists of four sections: Granvin - Steinsdalsfossen (road 79/49), Norheimsund - Tørvikbygd (road 49), Jondal-Utne (road 550) and Kinsarvik-Låtefoss (road 13). Between Jondal and Tørvikbygd, and between Kvanndal-Utne and Utne-Kinsarvik, the fjord must be crossed by car ferry.
A drive along the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger offers various experiences - so make sure to take your time for activities, attractions, and walks along the way. You can also add one or several overnight stays - in Hardanger, there are accommodations for every budget. Along the Norwegian Scenic Routes, you will find many unique resting places that have been created with a focus on architecture and landscape. In Hardanger, you should stop at the Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, use the rest area at Herand, drive Lussandberget and make a detour to the Skjervsfossen waterfall.
If you feel for exploring the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger by bike, take the road between Jondal and Utne (road 550). There is not much car traffic, and you will come close to the fjord and the surrounding fruit farms.
Special food experience
BARE Restaurant is Bergen's only Michelin-starred restaurant, as a result of Norwegian philosophy and love for the raw materials Norwegian surrounding nature provides. Bare is a modern Nordic restaurant. Their expression is based on the best organic produce from local region’s farms. Fresh ingredients are supplied daily from local divers, fishermen and farmers.
Please read the article about Bare
https://www.localfolknorway.com/localfolk-magazine/bare-restaurant-fine-dining-with-a-local-twist
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Bare Vestland
1 VågsallmenningenBARE Restaurant is Bergen's only Michelin-starred restaurant, as a result of Norwegian philosophy and love for the raw materials Norwegian surrounding nature provides. Bare is a modern Nordic restaurant. Their expression is based on the best organic produce from local region’s farms. Fresh ingredients are supplied daily from local divers, fishermen and farmers.
Please read the article about Bare
https://www.localfolknorway.com/localfolk-magazine/bare-restaurant-fine-dining-with-a-local-twist
You can taste good local norwegian food in this traditional restaurant.
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Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 BryggenYou can taste good local norwegian food in this traditional restaurant.
Glesvær Cafe is a cultural heritage gem that's still in full use. The traditional cafe on Holma Quay is a favourite destination for those wanting to experience a cafe from another world, another time.
Glesvær
Glesvær Cafe is a cultural heritage gem that's still in full use. The traditional cafe on Holma Quay is a favourite destination for those wanting to experience a cafe from another world, another time.
Museum and culture nearby
Fjell Fortress was the biggest German fortress in Norway during the Second World War. Fjell fortress is on top of the Fjedlafjedlet Mountain, in the small town Fjell, in Fjell municipality. The exhibitions are located in an authentic military construction inside the fortress.
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Fjell Fortress
FestningsvegenFjell Fortress was the biggest German fortress in Norway during the Second World War. Fjell fortress is on top of the Fjedlafjedlet Mountain, in the small town Fjell, in Fjell municipality. The exhibitions are located in an authentic military construction inside the fortress.
On 30 April 1942, the little community Telavåg on the coast of Sotra was razed to the ground. The killing of a Norwegian agent and two Gestapo officers triggered the Telavåg tragedy.The museum has a new permanent exhibition about the Telavåg tragedy and North Sea traffic during World War II, and changing exhibitions that focus on war and peace.
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Telavåg Krigsminnesmerke
On 30 April 1942, the little community Telavåg on the coast of Sotra was razed to the ground. The killing of a Norwegian agent and two Gestapo officers triggered the Telavåg tragedy.The museum has a new permanent exhibition about the Telavåg tragedy and North Sea traffic during World War II, and changing exhibitions that focus on war and peace.
Local community
Sund is a former municipality in the old Hordaland county in Norway. The municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2020 when it joined Øygarden Municipality. It was located in the traditional district of Midhordland. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Skogsvåg. Other larger villages in Sund included Klokkarvik, Tælavåg, Kausland, and Hammarsland.
Sund Municipality
Sund is a former municipality in the old Hordaland county in Norway. The municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2020 when it joined Øygarden Municipality. It was located in the traditional district of Midhordland. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Skogsvåg. Other larger villages in Sund included Klokkarvik, Tælavåg, Kausland, and Hammarsland.
Skogsvåg
Hiking trips near the cabin recommendations please check out https://sund.dnt.no/turtips/
Sports and activities nearby
On the golf course you can enjoy Kobbeltveit Golf- & Naturpark's beautiful area, and from several places on the course you have a fantastic view. You decide if you only want to play 9 holes, or go 2 rounds to make it an 18 hole round. You can also use our great fitness facilities.
Sotra Golf Club is only 20 minutes from Bergen city center. Here they can offer you:
9 hole main course
9 holes Pitch & Put lanes
a great Driving Range with piles and putting green
3 golf simulators
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Sotra Golfklubb
10 BergaliaOn the golf course you can enjoy Kobbeltveit Golf- & Naturpark's beautiful area, and from several places on the course you have a fantastic view. You decide if you only want to play 9 holes, or go 2 rounds to make it an 18 hole round. You can also use our great fitness facilities.
Sotra Golf Club is only 20 minutes from Bergen city center. Here they can offer you:
9 hole main course
9 holes Pitch & Put lanes
a great Driving Range with piles and putting green
3 golf simulators
At Vannkanten Badeland (water park) they focus on activities and well-being. They have a swimming pool and whirlpool both indoors and outdoors, in addition to several fast water slides and diving boards with their own landing zone. In other words, there are many water activities gathered in one place at Bergen's only water park.
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Vannkanten Waterworld
351 LyderhornsveienAt Vannkanten Badeland (water park) they focus on activities and well-being. They have a swimming pool and whirlpool both indoors and outdoors, in addition to several fast water slides and diving boards with their own landing zone. In other words, there are many water activities gathered in one place at Bergen's only water park.
When visiting Voss, located in the heart of Fjord Norway - about one and half hour from Bergen, perfect daytrip option and in the middle between the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord, prepare to be amazed by the contrasts. Voss is globally known as the "extreme sports village", and here you can try everything from skydiving to rafting in safe conditions.
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Vossevangen
When visiting Voss, located in the heart of Fjord Norway - about one and half hour from Bergen, perfect daytrip option and in the middle between the Sognefjord and the Hardangerfjord, prepare to be amazed by the contrasts. Voss is globally known as the "extreme sports village", and here you can try everything from skydiving to rafting in safe conditions.
Shopping experiences
Sator Shopping center is one of the biggest shopping center in west of Norway. You can find 170 business units such as shops, restaurants, cinema, hair salon, gokart etc.
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Sartor Storsenter
12 SartorvegenSator Shopping center is one of the biggest shopping center in west of Norway. You can find 170 business units such as shops, restaurants, cinema, hair salon, gokart etc.
Borgartillaga
Ekki missa af
Fjell Fortress Museum Vest
The fortress at Fjell is one of Norways largest military facilities from WW2. Construction started in 1942, with the intent of guarding the port of Bergen from military attacks from the Allied forces.
Samgöngur
Driving a car is the most efficient way to get around.
It takes by car from the cabin:
1. 35 min to Bergen City center/Bergen Train station
2. 40 min to Flesland airport
3. 16 min to Televåg museum
4. 16 min to Glesvær café
5. 18 min to Fjell Fortress / 10 min to Fjell Fortress parking, Tellnesskogen
6. 18 min to the Sotra golf park
7. 20 min to Sartor shopping center where you can find 170 restaurants, shops, hair salons, cinema and gokart etc.
8. 25 min to water park -Vestkanten badeland
9. 2 hours to Voss.
Ferðast með börnum
Football bane and playground
There is also a ballbinge approx. 5 minutes walk away and two large grass pitches near Sund center. If you have children, or maybe grandchildren with you, this is great. Here the children can play football and enjoy themselves.
Bókaðu áður en þú leggur af stað
Good restaurants in Bergen need to be booked in advance.
To experience good local Norwegian food, need to book in advance.
Hvað á að taka með
Outdoors waterproof clothes are recommended
When you walk in the nature, it will be always comfortable to wear outdoors waterproof and warm clothes. Additionally, two umbrellas in the cabin are provided to use .
Hvað á að taka með
Local weather forecast website : www. yr.no/en
Yr provides quite accurate weather forecast for locals. It is widely used and recommended by Norwegian. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/11-29446/Norway/Vestland/Øygarden/Skogsvåg
Sparnaðarleiðir
Tickets for Children and seniors (over 67 ) have discounts
Museums entrances fee and public transportation (buses, light tram, train, airport bus, ferry etc.) normally have discounts for Children (below 18 years old) , seniors (+67 years old) and family discounts (2 adults and 2 children).
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Most of grocery stores and shops are closed on Sundays
Please prepare and plan before your arrival since most of grocery stores and shops are closed on Sundays. However, some mini grocery stores are open. Museums, cinemas and restaurants are open on Sundays.
Samgöngur
Local public transportation app Skyss Reise and Skyss billet
It takes about 45-55 min by bus to Bergen city center from nearest bus terminal. “skyss reise “ is a trip planer app where you can find routes and timetable between Bergen area and Skogsvåg (skogsskiftet terminal) where cabin is 15-20 min walking distance away. “Skyss billett” is an app where you can purchase bus or light tram tickets. You can also purchase tickets in tickets machine at big bus stops and find bus info at www.skyss.no/en/
Please note that it costs more to purchase tickets onboard than from tickets machines or app