Curated Recommendations
Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …
Saigon Restaurant
“Enjoy Saigon Restaurant & Take away is a great spot for a delicious Vietnamese meal. The food is authentic and fresh, with a variety of options for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. The spring rolls are especially tasty and the Pho soup is as good as you'd find in Vietnam. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. Highly recommended for a great Vietnamese meal in Bergen!”
Havila’s Coastal Express
“Don't expect a typical "cruise" experience. Expect something more. The Norwegian Coastal Express is a different kind of voyage. The journey, ships, ports and scenery and the history behind it results in a unique, special and authentic experience like no other.
Fløibanen
“The Fløibanen is a funicular railway in the Norwegian city of Bergen. It connects the city centre with the mountain of Fløyen, with its mountain walks and magnificent views of the city. It is one of Bergen's major tourist attractions and one of Norway's most visited attractions. The line is 844 m (2,769 ft) long, covers a height difference of 302 m (991 ft), and carries over one million passengers a year. The line is owned by Fløibanen AS, a company with a number of shareholders, the biggest being the municipality of Bergen.”
Scandic Neptun Hotel
“Welcome to Scandic Neptun and our popular restaurant Pascal Mat & Vin. This hotel offers one of Bergen's largest collections of art and a wide selection of entertainment and show packages.
Centrally located in Bergen, two minutes from Torgalmenningen. Walking distance to popular attractions such as Bryggen, and the Hansa area, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Say hello to penguins, seals and fish in the Aquarium, or take the popular Fløibanen, which is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel. Ole Bull Stage, Den Nationale Stage and Hordaland Theater are also within walking distance. The airport is 25 km away, and the train station is within 1 km. Two minutes' walk to the Airport bus.”
Bryggen Quay
“Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century. In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.” - UNESCO