Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 55 55 20 00;
www.bergenguideservice.no
;
adult/child Nkr95/35; 3pm Jun-
Aug)
Bergen Guide Service does 90-minute walking tours of central Bergen, which leave
fromthetouristoffice,whereticketsarealsosold.ThetoursareinEnglishandNorwegian.
Festivals & Events
For a full list of events, see the website
www.visitbergen.com
.
Bergenfest
MUSIC
late Apr-early May)
International music festival.
Bergen International Festival
CULTURAL
( 55 36 55 66;
www.fib.no
; late May-early Jun)
Held over 14 days, this is the big
cultural festival of the year, with dance, music and folklore presentations throughout the
city.
Bergen International Guitar Festival
MUSIC
late Jun)
Bergen Food Festival
FOOD
(
www.matfest.no
;
early-mid-Sep)
Showcases locally grown or caught food, which,
sadly, includes whale meat.
Bergen International Film Festival
FILM
(
www.biff.no
;
mid-late Oct)
Night Jazz Festival
MUSIC
(
www.nattjazz.no
;
late May-early Jun)
Excellent jazz festival that is popular with
Bergen's large student population.
Sleeping
Bergen has outstanding accommodation, but
always
book before arriving in town, at least
in the summer months or during festivals, when Bergen fills up fast.
The tourist office has an accommodation booking service (Nkr30 for walk-ins, Nkr50
for advance booking).
