Monday 27th August 2018
One of the reasons for choosing our campsite was its location on the local bus route into Bergen.
If you intend to spend a few days exploring the city, then a Bergen Card would definitely be worth purchasing. At NOK 260 for a 24 hour adult card, NOK 340 for 48 hour card or NOK 410 for 72 hours it entitles you to free travel on buses in Bergen and the region, as well as the light railway. Plus some free or discounted admission to museums, attractions, tours or cultural events.
As we had limited time for visiting it wasn’t worthwhile but remember if you want to make use of Bergen buses and light rail you need to purchase your tickets in advance via the Skyss App. Our ticket into the city via bus and light rail was NOK 37 rather than the on board price of NOK 60, which equates to an overall saving on a return journey of NOK 112.
Our campsite hosts gave us all the information we needed including bus times and links to the light rail which would take us into the city centre, as well as a map and official guide book for Bergen and the region.
Our bus from Bratland was 7 stops from Nesttun Terminal and our connection with Bergen light rail and a further 14 stops to Byparken in the city centre, a lot further than we had imagined.
Our walking itinerary for the day was based around Vågen Harbour. We wanted to visit the outdoor Fish Market, stroll through Bryggen’s narrow alleyways and ride the Fløibanen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen and enjoy the panoramic views over the city then hopefully end the day with a fish dish.
A short walk from Fisketorget we made our way up Vetridsallmenningen to the entrance to the Fløibanen funicular.
NOK 95 for a return trip or NOK 50 for a single. If you fancy walking back down from Mount Fløyen it will take approximately 30/40 minutes.
Spectacular views from the top of Mount Fløyen.
What we hadn’t expected was to be greeted by several goats, within a restricted area. The Fløyen Boys or Fløyenguttene. 9 billy goats all born in 2011, all wearing solar powered collars, which keep them in a virtual fence. They love to graze and are natures’ natural lawn mowers 😉
After a short trip back down on the funicular we walked along Øvregaten, with its many antique/bric a brac type shops and wooden houses in Fjellsiden Nord.
The very first buildings in Bergen were built alongside the wharf called Bryggen.
We walked through Bryggen’s narrow alleyways and overhanging galleries. It is a world heritage site and work was happening whilst we visited. There are many shops selling traditional and unique crafts.
After a walk along the wharf we managed to find somewhere near the Vågen to have a late lunch. Fish & chips for Ray and mussels for me. Delicious.
