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    Hello Ed,
    
    I have not been to Bergen since 1969, so this may be some what out
    of date.
    
    Hotel Norge was the biggest and newest then.  Disco in the hotel.
    Hotel Neptun older but nice rooms good restuarant.
    Hotel Bristol also old, and unknown quality.
    Hotel Slotsgarten (SP) Nice place.
    Hotel Rosenkrantz this was old and may not exist now, it was my
    favorite place, as the food was excellent, and the dancing was
    excellent.
    
    I can not recall the names of any others.  Do try some reindeer
    if possible at the Restaurant in the Neptun.  And the fish is the
    
    worlds best..the fish market is at the end of the Quay.
    
    Enjoy, and get over to Fantov (SP) to the wooden church, and Grieg's
    house "Trollhaugen."  If not possible, then enjoy my favorite city.
    
    Dave

    
    We just got back from just over three weeks in Scandinavia.  It was
    great.  Norway was our favorite country and we liked Bergen alot.
    Balestrand was also nice - we took the ferry there from Bergen.
    
    We stayed at the Hotel ORIEN in Bergen.  It was in the old part of
    Bergen and was comfortable and near everything.  It was 400 a night
    for a double and included breakfast.   When we got there we had no idea
    where we were going to stay and went to tourist information and they 
    booked the room for us.  They suggested a few places which were
    available that night so it looked like last minute rooms are no
    problem.
    
    Also if you have time take the bus from Voss to gudvagen or vv.   It
    was the most breathtaking experience.  
    
    

     
    Yes - and everyone speaks English, just about.  It IS appreciated
    of course if you ask them first in Norweigan whether they speak English.
    
    Two days in Bergen and then directly to Stockholm!  I would say do NOT
    go to Norway and miss the fjords!  Instead of staying a second night 
    in Bergen, consider (in the afternoon of your second day) taking 
    an express steamer to Gudvangen, and then the ->bus from there to Voss<-.
    You can stay overnight in Voss or Flam or possibly hop on the overnight
    train from Bergen to Oslo as it stops in Mydral or Voss.
     
    Also, if you are a sweater-hound,  the Souvenier shop in Balustrand
    has the best prices we encountered in Norway, if you can work the stop.
    
    

    Group soc.culture.nordic
    article 707

    From: 37247_1113@uwovax.uwo.ca
    Subject: Re: Bokmaal, Bergen, Norway

    Bergen was the capital of Norway for a long time and is for the time
    being the second largest city in Norway.

    Bergensk (the dialect spoken in Bergen) is a Bokmaal dialect. It is
    true that some spoken words are similar to nynorsk/ landsmaal, but it
    is a grave insult to 99% of people from Bergen to say that they speak
    nynorsk/ landsmaal. The first written language taught in Bergen schools
    is also bokmaal.

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    From: odd@il.us.swissbank.com
    Newsgroups: soc.culture.nordic
    Subject: Re: Where to go in Bergen
    Date: 2 May 1995 01:00:54 GMT
    Organization: Swiss Bank Corporation, High Timber St, London, UK
 
 
    Greetings,
 
    My first post to this group. Bergen is my home town so I guess I should  
    know it.
 
    First re. nightlife; As one other person pointed out, it's very
    expensive although there are some places that sell cheaper beer than
    others. What's your preference? My brother is studying at U of Bergen
    and his crowd spends the occational night at places like Garage, Villa
    Amorini, Cafe Opera etc... distinct student element which is a
    refreshing change from some of the other clubs/discos in Bergen. Some
    places get a bit too rowdy. Check out the cafe/pub on Ole Bulls Plass,
    next to Hotel Norge. Dead-centre of town and a good place to hang out
    and people-watch. Not too cheap though.
 
    There are some cheap cafe's around the fish market/harbour area. Food
    is basic, but ok and cheap for norwegian standards. Also, you might
    consider checking out the U of Bergen cafeteria on "Nygaardshoeyden". 
 
    Now, for May 17th. You are in luck - you will get to see a very unique  
    thing; the Bergen 'Buekorps' in the parade. It might look like several  
    junior paramilitary outfits in uniforms and carrying cross bows. The  
    Buekorps is/has been subject to much debate regarding whether or not
    the toy guns etc is a good thing for little kids to play with, but it's
    a very typical Bergen thing and you can't see them anywhere else in
    Norway. 
 
    I'd suggest getting in to town relatively early and look for a vantage  
    point to watch the parade. The city will be very crowded. If it suits
    your   budget, you might be able to get a table on the 3rd or 4th floor
    of Hotel   Norge and watch the parade from the balcony there. It's been
    a few years   since I was in Bergen on May 17th, so you better check
    the route of the   parade. Look for the closed-off streets and cops.
 
    Bergen takes pride in its celebration of May 17th even though there is
    an old saying "I'm not from Norway, I'm from Bergen." I hope you'll
    enjoy the time you spend in the "City Between the 7 Mountains".
 
    E-mail me if you would like more info or details about anything
    regarding   Bergen.
 
 
    Odd Haavik
 
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