Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
paintings, block prints and other artworks by Ketil Kvam.
Læverkstedet
Offline
map
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( Jacobsfjorden, Bryggen; 10am-8pm mid-May-mid-Aug,
shorter hr rest of yr)
is the purveyor of the softest moose leather in the form of
jackets, bags and other knick-knacks.
Locally designed cushions, bags and gloves in bright colours are found at
Moe,
Udd & Tollefson
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(
www.mut.no
;
Jacobsfjorden, Bryg-
gen; noon-7pm mid-May-mid-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr)
, while the quirky
Bergen Steinsenter
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(
www.bergen-steinsenter.no
;
Bredsgården, Bryggen; 11am-4pm Mon-Sat Jun-mid-Sep, shorter hr rest of
yr)
has some stunning geological specimens from around Norway and further afield.
Finally,
Hetland
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(Jacobsfjorden, Bryggen;
10am-4pm May-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr)
has reproductions of the eye-catching
works of Bergen artist Audun Hetland.
Information
Dangers & Annoyances
Although Bergen is generally a safe city, pickpockets are known to operate around the fish
market and Bryggen areas, so as in any tourist city, keep a close watch on your belongings.
Emergencies
Ambulance (
113)
Police (
112)
Tourist Information
Bergen Turlag DNT office
Offline map
( 55 33 58 10;
www.bergen-turlag.no
;
Tver-
rgaten 4; 10am-4pm Mon-Wed & Fri, 10am-6pm Thu, 10am-2pm Sat)
Maps and
information on hiking and hut accommodation throughout western Norway.
Bryggen Visitors Centre
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( Jacobs-fjorden, Bryggen;
9am-5pm mid-
May- mid-Sep)
Tourist office
Offline map
( 55 55 20 00;
www.visitbergen.com
;
Vågsallmenningen
1; 8.30am-10pm Jun-Aug, 9am-8pm May & Sep, 9am-4pm Mon-Sat Oct-Apr)
One
of the best and busiest in the country, Bergen's tourist office distributes the free and excel-
lent
Bergen Guide
booklet.
