{"id":155,"date":"2021-08-23T13:48:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/congress-2022\/?page_id=155"},"modified":"2022-02-04T13:09:42","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T13:09:42","slug":"about-bergen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/congress-2022\/about-bergen\/","title":{"rendered":"About Bergen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bergen is easily accessible. Bergen airport has a large number of direct flights and international connections as well as 32 arrivals from Oslo every weekday. As the gateway to the Fjords of Norway \u2013 \u201cthe world\u2019s best unspoiled travel destination\u201d \u2013 Bergen is a major tourist hub with many hotels. We have the famous Bryggen, which is on the UNESCO world heritage list, famous art from Munch and others, and the home of composers like Grieg in the city center. Bergen is also the starting point of many wonderful excursions \u2013 long and short.<\/p>\n<p>Bergen today is an international city, packed with history and tradition. Ever since King Olav Kyrre sailed into the charming harbour and founded the city in the year 1070, Bergen has attracted people from all over the world. It became an important European trading city in the 14th century when the Hanseatic merchants opened one of their four offices on the wharf at Bryggen, making Bergen a European hub of commerce, seafaring and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Bryggen is a reminder of the city\u2019s importance as part of the Hanseatic League, and it has a place on UNESCO\u2019s World Heritage List. A stroll through the back streets of Bryggen brings you back to the Middle Ages, since a lot of the architecture has been preserved or rebuilt as it originally was. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.visitbergen.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/museums\">Several museums<\/a> provide a deeper sense of the history of Bryggen and what is has meant for the people of Bergen and Norway as a nation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-323\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-6-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-6.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-324\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-7-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-7.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The fjords are Scandinavia\u2019s biggest attraction, and they attract visitors from all over the world. Bergen and the surrounding region are situated in the heart of the world-famous fjords. It is no accident that the fjords in our region are included on UNESCO\u2019s famous World Heritage List. Situated between the world\u2019s longest fjord and one of the most beautiful fjords in the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitnorway.com\/places-to-go\/fjord-norway\/the-sognefjord-area\/?lang=uk\">the Sognefjord<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/b1OsoCTpZfM\">Hardangerfjord<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-325\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-fjords-8-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-fjords-8-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-fjords-8-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-fjords-8-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-fjords-8.png 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FACTS ABOUT BERGEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-318\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-i.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"179\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>300.<\/strong><strong>000 inhabitants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>30.000 students<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>45 hotels \/ 7.500 rooms \/ 15.000 beds<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>41 international flights\/main hubs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>32 arrivals by plane from Oslo to Bergen every day<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>More than 1 000 conferences and meetings \/more than 50 delegates a year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist information <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbergen.no\/83\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.visitbergen.no\/83\/<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bergen region has a fantastic coastline with thousands of islands and a buzzing cultural scene. There are many possibilities for people looking for active experiences. The island archipelago and the majestic fjords make for highly varied scenery.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-319\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-4-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-4-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-4-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-4-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-4.png 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-320\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-ii-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-ii-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-ii-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-ii-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-ii.png 1429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-321\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-iii-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-iii-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-iii-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-iii-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/bergen-iii.png 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Waterfalls cascade down the mountainsides, snow glitters on the mountain tops and lush green pastures line the fjords. Lovely small villages line the fjords like a string of pearls and fi shing villages cling to the shoreline. This is a land of contrasts \u2013 from gentle and mild to rugged and wild \u2013 all natural and unspoiled. The scenery is not just something to be admired \u2013 combine the fantastic scenery with some of the huge range of invigorating and exciting activities on offer. Visit some of the countless islands out at the coast. Wonder at the drama of mountains and glaciers reflected in the still, deep water of the fjords. Admire the green hills and try some local delicacies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Dpf5uX-G3mA\">Guided Fjord &amp; Glacier Tour<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bergen is the portal to world-famous natural tourist attractions. It is also a global maritime industry hub and a rising clean energy centre, with a focus on hydro and wind power.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEVEN WONDERS OF NATURE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With its direct access to the famous Norwegian fjords \u2013 one of the world\u2019s \u201cSeven Wonders of Nature\u201d \u2013 Bergen attracts a growing number of tourists from around the world. The city has Norway\u2019s largest cruise ship port of call and starting point of the iconic Hurtigruten coastal route and Viking Cruises\u2019 Scandinavian cruises. The fjords was named \u201cworld\u2019s best unspoiled travel destination\u201d by National Geographic Magazine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-322\" src=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/fjrods-300x179.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/fjrods-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/eaa-online.org\/app\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/01\/fjrods.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>WELL-KEPT TREASURES <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bryggen, Bergen\u2019s Hanseatic-era quayside, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The buildings are a significant part of the historic wooden city of Bergen, and reminds us of the town\u2019s importance as part of the Hanseatic League\u2019s trading empire from the 14th to the 16th century.<\/p>\n<p>The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra dates back to 1765, and is one of the world\u2019s oldest orchestras. Edvard Grieg had a close relationship with the orchestra, serving as Artistic Director for two years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bergen is easily accessible. Bergen airport has a large number of direct flights and international connections as well as 32 arrivals from Oslo every weekday. As the gateway to the Fjords of Norway \u2013 \u201cthe world\u2019s best unspoiled travel destination\u201d \u2013 Bergen is a major tourist hub with many hotels. 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