Bergen

Description

Bergen is a picturesque city surrounded by hills and fjords. The Vagen Harbor and the Bryggen area are places worth visiting in the city. Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and travellers can take a peek into the past of the city here. Bergen offers visitors with several Muslim friendly services and restaurants. The city has something to suit the taste of everyone. There are several museums, historic sites and lots of natural beauty around the area that can be enjoyed.

Bergen is popularly known as the ‘Gateway to Fjords’ and is among the important cities of Norway. Set amidst nature, Bergen features a sheltered harbor and is a popular fishing destination. The city has always had a special importance in Norway and is well-known for its museums and pretty surroundings. Visitors can take cable car rides to get a better look at the beautiful surroundings.

The Bergenhus Fortress is among the oldest forts in Norway and is one of the must-visit destinations in the city. The Bryggen area in Bergen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features wooden houses dating from the early 18th century. Bergen is home to a number of museums such as the Bryggens Museum, the Bergen Museum – The Cultural History Collections, Bergen Museum – The Natural History Collections and the Bergen Art Museum are definitely good places to visit.

Shopping lovers can have a wonderful time in Bergen. There are several shopping centers and districts in Bergen that offers visitors with an excellent shopping experience. Some good places to shop in Bergen include At Galleriet, Bergen Storsenter, Kloverhuset, LagunenStoresenter and the pedestrian streets of Torgallmenningen,Marken, and GamleStrandgaten.

Nearby Airports

Bergen is served by the Bergen Airport Flesland, which is located about 19 km from the city center. From the airport there is a regular bus service to downtown Bergen. Taxis are easily available from the airport to the city.

Halal Restaurants

There are a few Muslim friendly restaurants in Bergen where visitors can enjoy various cuisines. The Ny Dag Pizza Restaurant offers halal food in Oslo. There are also a few vegetarian restaurants in Oslo such as Bryggen Pizza and Kebab, Cafe Aura, Inside Rock Café, etc.

Mosques

There are a couple of mosques in Bergen. These mosques include the Bergen Masjid and the Abu Al-FadelIslamskKultursenter.

Things to Do and See in Bergen

• Bergen Art Museum  
• West Norway Museum of Decorative Art  
• Bergen Museum – The Cultural History Collections  
• Bergen Museum – The Natural History Collections  
• Bergen Maritime Museum  
• Bryggens museum  
• Bergen Aquarium  
• Bergenhus fortress  
• Bryggen  
• Gamlehaugen