Places to see in Bergen

Bring one, bring two and maybe three, because excitement awaits. Take a pleasant ride with Bergen bicycle tours. A most interesting way to see the city is to ride in bike with a sofa on the back. The rickshaw also got protection from bad weather and can take you all the way up to Fløyen. A most beautiful local mountain, with an unparalleled view. Why not take a ride over to Nordnes, where there is a fantastic park, an aquarium and a place to swim as well.

Old Bergen is also a must see, a place where an old cozy street is kept intact.
The fish market is distinctively Bergen as well, where a vibrant display of fish and food is sold.

Ulriken is the tallest mountain in Bergen, however that one is not part of the cycle tour, but it's worth mentioning. The fast and smooth way to reach the roof over Bergen is to ride the cable car. Trust me 380 meters is tricky when going straight on foot. The view is worth the hassle. Just avoid days with a lot of wind, the ride might just be closed.
I worked there once and a gale will rock the ride badly. Especially side winds. Foggy days is also something to look out for. People are known to get lost there.


A minor complications, do not worry they will eventually send a rescue party.
That being said, there is a magnificent
 food serving establishment on top and a souvenir kiosk. The view from the top is also breath taking.

Waking trough the neighbor hood residing in the hill side is also an unforgettable experience. Small cocked paths takes any traveler trough a piece of history and peace of mind. The white wooden houses has remained mostly untouched. It's one of the calm places in town.

Someone went against the white house norm and painted their house pink. Needless to say, they got roasted on an open fire.

Drage fjellet (dragon mountain.) Is less known amongst travelers, but the hill as a big bountiful park to the east. A small cathedral in the middle and a cloister like building to the west and more cozy houses. The botanical garden is up there as well. A big lot with plants from all over the world, next to a snazzy history museum with a fine facade. The houses on the hill has an unique style with lavish details not found elsewhere.

All in all Bergen is a brilliant, beautiful town with small charming buildings, broken up by modern architecture.

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Visited by Vikings

We decided to host a small street party next to this lovely doll theater workshop. A cozy event inspired by  past events and pleasantries. We simply put out some tables and chairs, invited stone people over and had a great time. We also convinced some random people passing by.
The workshop is an old building with a colorful history, where many theatre props and plays have been made. Some other lovely people took it over and kept the workshop going.

I am totally going to use their theatrical knowledge to improve my performance as the Monkey King. After all I need to be. better. However the amount of cleaning going on around here has made things a bit busy and clearing out crap does take its tall.

In the beginning of June a viking festival is held at the outskirts of Bergen, near a farm high school. The area itself is a museum next to a beautiful bay by the sea. With lush green trees and historical buildings, next to a farm. Perfect for setting up white cloth tents and booths. Which also function as a popular bading spot in an affluent neighborhood.
 People from far and near travel there. It's an event where people can peddle products, enjoy merry music and other activities. Such as archery and dueling. There was also a  longboat there that took visitors for a ride. A thing of note is that the entrance fee is very low, the location is lovely and buses are plentiful. There is also a parking lot there.



On the bus ride over there I met two lovely ladies waking around barefoot, with a big backpack, while carrying both shield and sword. I suppose shield maidens is an appropriate term. They where a bit uncertain about were they where going. We also met several other viking dressed folks.

Food was also sold there, despite the burn ban, they brought an electrical grill instead. They sold meat boiled in beer, glazed with honey and served in a burger bun.
Unfortunately I also came across some gorgeous wooden cursive bows, is just too expensive. Ironically enough arrows are cheaper and more plentiful online, then the local stores. So much for supporting Norwegian stores.

Several events went on through the days. Viking wrestling known as glimar was a big draw. It's matches where bare chested people clinch, until one wins based on some quirky rules.




One thing that always irks me with reenactment and that is people too hung up on historical accuracy. So engrossed that they will make an scene if someone is wearing a digital watch. My pal went to the late night feast, where they all drank, ate meat and was merry. Aside from that one guy making a fuzz. His angry complaint was shut down by loud drinking buddies of my friend enjoying his company.