Bergen is Norway Hordaland County The capital, too Norse The second largest city, and the largest and most beautiful port capital on the west coast of Norway, was named in 2000 The United Nations Selected as the "European Capital of Culture", the climate here is mild and rainy, is a "rain city".

Bergen is Norway's second largest city and the capital of Hordaland county, is also the largest city in western Norway, located on the steep fjord line of the west coast of Norway, near the harbor and seven hills, the city is near the Byfjord, straight to the Atlantic Ocean, is a beautiful harbor city. Due to The North Atlantic Current Influence of ^[3] This makes Bergen a rainy area.

In 2000, Bergen was selected as one of 9 European cities Cultural city One of them. Its charm is on display in theatre, dance, music, art, food and exhibitions. The main architectural attractions of Bergen are near the port, while in the north there are many old buildings from the medieval Hanseatic era, and in the south there are modern shopping streets.

Chinese name: Bergen
Foreign name: Bergen
alias: European Capital of Culture
Administrative category: The capital
Subordinate region: Hordaland County
Geographical position: On the southwest coast of Norway Vagn And Pudie Fjord

Area product: 465 km²
Subordinate area: Arna, Bergenhus, Fana, etc
Population number: 243,000 (2017)
Famous scenic spot: Brugen
aerodrome: Bergen Airport
prescription: Norwegian language

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Historical evolution

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Bergen was established in 1070 by the king Olaf Olav Kyrre, who celebrated the city's 900th anniversary in 1970. Bergen was in the Middle Ages Scandinavia One of the most important cities, Bergen was the capital of Norway until 1299. And in 1163 (some say 1164), the first Scandinavian coronation took place here, when Magnus Ellingson Magnus Erlingsson was crowned here as Kings of Norway . And at the end of the 13th century, Bergen was Hanseatic League Bergen, the most important liaison city in Hansaen, is an important city because of its work codfish The deal. This trade started around 1100, when German merchants in the Hanseatic League, who were living in their own communities, used it Low German Communicate and gain the privilege of trading with northern Norwegian fishermen when they come to Bergen each summer. To this day, it is still possible to work in a cloth Regan (Bryggen) the area around the pier was found that year, and Bridgen was also found UNESCO Choose one of them World heritage site The place.

Bergen, Norway (8 photos)

In 1349, The Plague Brought to Bergen by British sailors and in Norse It catches on. During the 15th century, Bergen was repeatedly attacked by the Victual brothers. In 1429, they burned down most of the city and the royal castle. And in 1536, the King of Norway foresaw German The decline in power forced the German merchants to either become Norwegians or go home. In 1665, the Battle of Vagen was fought in Bergen between the English fleet on one side and the Dutch fleet on the other, supported by a local garrison. Throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, Bergen was the most important city in Scandinavia and the largest city in Norway. Until 1850, by Oslo Replace. Its trading monopoly in Northern Norway lasted until 1789.

In 1916, parts of Bergen were destroyed by fire. While... World War II During this period, Bergen began on April 9, 1940, Nazi German army After the battle with the Norwegian coast artillery, it came under Nazi German rule. By April 20, 1944, a German cargo ship loaded with 120 tons of explosives was anchored in Bergen Hus Outside the castle (Bergenhus), it then detonated, killing at least 150 people and destroying many historic buildings. Bergen was also one of the targets of Allied bombing, due to the presence of German naval equipment, which resulted in the deaths of more than 100 civilians.

In 1972, Bergen and the surrounding municipal councils (Arna, Fana, Laksevag, and Asane) were unified, abolishing the county system and forming what it is today.

Administrative division

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Bergen

Bergen is Norse The second largest city. According to government statistics, as of 1 July 2006, Bergen had a population of 243,219 in the urban area, and 369,099 if the suburbs and surrounding areas are included. The city is divided into eight districts: Arna, Bergenhus, Fana, Fyllingsdalen, Laksevag, Ytrebygda, Arstad and Asane. Bergen is located in the southwest of Norway, right in the middle of the "Seven Mountains" (Norwegian: de syv fjell). So is Bergen West Norway The unofficial capital of Norway is also the gateway to the outside world. It is also because of its fjord topography suitable for large ship operations, making Bergen one of the largest cruise ports in Europe. According to 2005 statistics, Bergen handles more than 50% of all freight traffic in Norway.

Climate change

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Bergen is known for its rainy weather (hence the nickname Rain City or the Seattle of Europe), with an average annual rainfall of up to 2578 mm and a 24-hour rainfall of up to 192.2 mm. Once upon a time, there was a "paraplyautomater" (umbrella vending machine) on the street, but this vending machine did not succeed. There is a joke in Bergen when a tourist asks a local boy when the rain will stop, and the boy replies, "I don't know, I'm only 12." Due to the ocean currents, Bergen is also one of the warmest cities in Norway. In January and July, we can record 10 degrees Celsius with rain. The hottest was recorded in July 2003 at 35.7 degrees Celsius, while the coldest was recorded in December 1987 at -23.9 degrees Celsius.

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Since 2000, the city of Bergen has been directly governed by the Municipal Government (byrad), in a form similar to that of the National Parliament. The municipal government has five commissioners appointed by the municipal government and is the highest administrative body in the city. After the 2003 elections, the Norwegian Conservative Party, Norway Christ People's Party and Liberal Party of Norway The center-right bloc was elected. The Conservative Herman Friele became mayor and Monica Mæland became city leader, the most powerful person in Bergen.

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Bergen

In terms of agriculture, the outskirts of Bergen are important fruit growing areas, and the fishery is the most developed in the primary industry, with a large number of fishing boats, and it is the most important fishing center in Norway, from which more than half of the country's fishing products are exported. Industry comes with Beihai Petroleum refining, shipbuilding, machinery, metal processing and food processing industries.

In terms of service industry, it is mainly based on port shipping and sightseeing tourism, because of its excellent port and a large merchant fleet, developed trans-oceanic trade, and is the largest cruise port in Northern Europe, in addition to television industry (Norway's Channel 2 is the largest commercial TV station) banking.

Bergen

Bergen is Norse The largest port on the southwest coast and the country's second largest city, shipping and commercial center. Near Wagen and Pudifjord. Population 243,000 (2017). The city was founded in 1070 and has a large merchant and fishing fleet. About half of the country's fish and their products are also transported. There are shipbuilding, fish processing, textiles, chemistry, metallurgy and machinery industries. The railway connects the capital Oslo. It has universities and research institutes of meteorology, biology and fishery. There are museums of natural history, fisheries and arts and crafts, as well as those dating from the 12th and 13th centuries Maria Such monuments as cathedrals and palaces. Tourism is well developed.

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Bergen City Map - Latest erlinyou edition

Bergen has an international airport named Bergen Airport It can fly directly to many major cities in Europe. The Bergensbanen railway runs east from Bergen via Voss, Geilo, Hønefoss, and finally Oslo. Public transport in Bergen is provided by Gaia Trafikk and Hardanger Sunnhordlandske Dampskipsselskap (HSD). Local trains to Arna are serviced by Norges Statsbaner. Cable cars and cranes are also available. Tram service ceased in 1965, but there is still a museum line in Møhlenpris. A modern Light rail line connects the city centre to Nesttun, and an airport line is being built, currently to Stortinget. With 450 buses and 8 LRT trains (2 dual-mode trains), Bergen is a unique transport network in Northern Europe.

Bergen

In the east, the E16 motorway passes through Foss and Valdres to Oslo. Head south along the coast to the E39 motorway Hugeson (Haugesund), Stavanger Stavanger and Kristiansand. To the north you can go to Førde, Alesund, Modi City (Molde) and Trondheim (Trondheim). Express buses serve both highways, as well as other destinations large and small. The Norwegian coastal steamship service Hurtigruten is based in Bergen, with connections to Trondheim, Bodø, Tromsø and Tringsø to the north Hill Kirkenes. Further on, yacht services are available to Haugesund and Stavanger. And you can go north Sonn Fjord (Sognefjorden) and Nordfjord. Car ferries connect Hirtshals and Hanstholm in Denmark, or the United Kingdom Lerwick Lerwick and Newcastle, Torshavn in the Faroe Islands, and Iceland In the Seidðisfjorður (Seidðisfjorður).

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1. Flskekrogen

Opening hours: 16: ~ 23:00, May to August 12:00 ~ 23:00, Sunday 13:00 ~ 22:00; Closed: Sundays from September to April.

2. Staatsraaden

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 16: ~ 23:00, closed: Monday and Sunday.

3. Wesselstuen

Opening hours: 11:30 ~ 1:30 am, Friday and Saturday 11:30 ~ 3:00 am, Sunday 13:00 ~ 12:30 am, closed: open throughout the year.

4. Rugenlachulsted

Bergen

Opening hours: 18:00 ~ 23:00, closed: year-round. Bergen

5. Yangtze River wineshop

Opening hours: 12:00 ~ 23:00, Saturday 13:00 ~ 23:00, closed: open all year round.

6. Imperial palace Restaurant (China)

Opening hours: 14:00 ~ 23:00, closed: year-round

7. CafeOpera

Opening hours: 12:00 ~ 1:00 am, Friday and Saturday 12:00 ~ 3:00 am, closed: year-round.

8. Roof garden (roofGarden)

Opening hours: 11:00 ~ 2:00 a.m., Closed: Sunday.

education

University of Bergen

Bergen (2 photos)

University of Bergen The Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) has made significant achievements in coastal biology and petroleum exploration, recently winning three prizes in climatology, petroleum exploration and medieval history. In December 2004, billionaire Trond Mohn donated 250 million Norwegian Krone (about HK $300 million) to the university for research purposes. A few months later (April 2005), he made an additional donation of NOK 50 million (about HK $61.5 million). The University of Bergen currently has 17,000 students and 2,500 employees.

University College of Bergen

To provide students with high quality courses to provide them with professional knowledge. The college can be divided into three schools: the School of Education, the School of Mechanics and the School of Social Health teaching. The University College of Bergen has 60,000 students and 600 employees.

Norwegian School of Economics and Business Management

Bergen is also the headquarters of the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Management (Norges Handelshøyskole (NHH)). It is a leading school in the field of business and economics in Norway. Finn E. Kydland, one of three winners of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Economics, studied and lectured here. The school has 2,800 students and 300 employees.

Architecture school

Founded in 1986 by architect Svein Hatløy, it is one of the leading alternative courses in Scandinavia. Some notable graduates include 3RW arkitekter and Tommie Wilhemsen.

Royal Norwegian Naval School

The Royal Norwegian Naval School (Sjøkrigsskolen) is located in Laksevaag, Bergen.

Mickelson College

The Mickelson Institute (CMI) is also located in Bergen. Founded in 1930, the Institute is one of Scandinavia's leading independent institutions for the study of human rights and development.

Since 1900, the Norwegian Fisheries Research Institute (Norske Fiskeriundersøgelser) has also been located in Bergen. Today the Institute is known as the Norwegian Academy of Coastal Studies and is internationally renowned for coastal studies.

Physical education

Team profile

Name: Bergen

English name: Brann

Chinese translation: Bergen Football Club

Stadium: Brann Stadium

Country: Norway

League level: Norwegian Premier League

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Jersey number	player	English name	position	birthday	nationality	Height (cm)	Weight (kg)
2	Sevalson	Birkir Saevarsson	guard	1984-11-11	Iceland	187	71
3	Cavilness	Christian Kalvenes	guard	1977-03-08	Norse	181	75
4	Groude	Lars Grorud	guard	1983-07-02	Norse	188
5	Austin	Rudolph Austin	guard	1985-06-01	Jamaica	183	78
6	Thorp	Carl-Erik Torp	avant-garde	1984-09-17	Norse	180	85
7	Faqiri	Hassan Fakiri	Right half	1977-04-18	Norse	176	71
8	Haugen	Fredrik Haugen	loin	1992-06-30	Norse
9	Hoyo	Kim Ojo	Centre forward	1988-12-02	Nigeria	192
10	Mjelde	Erik Mjelde	forward	1984-03-06	Norse	184	74
11	Bentley	Bentley	avant-garde	1989-05-06	Nigeria	180	72
12	Opdal	Hakon Opdal	goalkeeper	1982-06-11	Norse	187	89
15	Gustavino	Diego Guastavino	avant-garde	1984-07-26	Uruguay	169	67
16	Hayusdal	Bjarte Haugsdal	avant-garde	1990-03-09	Norse	183	75
20	Juninho	Juninho	forward	1992-03-10	Brazil	178	71
21	Korshma	Zsolt Korcsmar	Centre back	1989-01-09	Hungary	189	73
24	Ledjewski	Piotr Leciejewski	goalkeeper	1985-03-23	Poland	194	88
25	Amankwa	Yaw Amankwah	guard	1988-07-07	Ghana	195	85
26	Holmvik	Bjornar Holmvik	guard	1985-06-02	Norse	175	67
	Mezkida	Nicolas Mezquida	Centre forward	1992-01-21	Uruguay	171

History and culture

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Bergen

Bergen is also an important cultural center in Norway, as the famous "Bergen International Festival" (Festspillene i Bergen) is held in Bergen every year. The Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester (BFO), founded in 1765, is one of the oldest music schools in the world, and the orchestra regularly performs at a 1,500-seat concert Gregg Auditorium (Grieghallen) performance. In 2000, Bergen was selected as the European Capital of Culture. Other major cultural events include Nattjazz and Bergenfest (formerly known as Ole Blues).

In addition, Bergen has many amateur bands, and many communities regularly perform in the city. They are mainly divided into two groups: the brassband, which follows the British brass tradition, and the janitsjarkorps, which includes live woodwind and brass. They all tend to be competitive, and the Gregg Auditorium is the venue for the Norwegian brass band competition every winter. Bergen is also the birthplace of the "archers" (Buekorps), which will perform on the National Day every year and become a feature of the National Day.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, many popular singers from Bergen became famous. Many have ties to the small record label Telle. Local media have dubbed the wave the "Bergensb-ølgen".

Although Bergen is small, modern art flourishes here. The most famous are BIT Teatergarasjen, Bergen Kunsthall, USF Verftet, and Bergen Elektroniske Kunstsenter (BEK). In Bergen, the biggest football club is Brann He plays in the Norwegian Premier League. while Love Hamshire compete in the second division of the Norwegian First Division.

Scenic spot

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Sonna Fjord

Bergen (2 photos)

Not far from Bergen, Norway's second largest city, SOGNEFJORD (SOGNEFJORD) is 204 kilometers long and 1,300 meters deep, known as the world's longest and deepest gorge, known as the crown of fjords. Sonna Fjord includes Oran AURLANDSFJORD and NAROYFJORD tributary fjord. The former faces the scenic Fulam Valley and the world's steepest alpine railway branch, the Fulam Railway, while the latter is a fjord with the narrowest waterway in all of Europe.

St. Mary's Church

Location: Dreggen15 How to get there: Bus: 5,6,9,20,21,22 (from the city center) Opening hours: May-September, 11:00-16:00, October-April, 12:00-13:30 Attractions Overview: The church, built from the middle of the 12th century, is one of the oldest buildings in Bergen and the most famous in Norway Romanesque church . City concerts are often held here.

Jiu Street

Location: Elsesro How to get there: Bus: 19,20,21,22 Open hours: 10:00-16:00 Daily Attractions Overview: Located in the west of Bergen, there are many mid-19th century wooden buildings, wide avenues, squares, small stone paths and so on. The interior of the building retains its original appearance.

aquarium

Location: Nordnesbakken4 How to get there: Bus: No. 4 bus from the city center Ferry: from the Fish market every 15 minutes Opening hours: May - September, 09:00-20:00; October - April, 10:00-18:00 Attractions Overview:

The aquarium opened in 1960 and is the most modern aquarium in Europe. There are a variety of colorful sea fish and seal Can be appreciated. ?

Hanseatic Museum

Location: Finnegardsgate1a How to get there: a few minutes' walk from the Fish market (Torget) Opening hours: June-August, 09:00-17:00, September-May, 11:00-14:00 Attractions: Located at the front of the Brigan side by side wooden house with a flag on the roof. Founded in 1702, it is the oldest building in the city and a 16th-century merchant's warehouse with interesting displays inside. Bergen's participation in the Hanseatic League came about in the 14th to 16th centuries, as a result of the European demand for cod. Bergen was the port of the North Sea cod industry, so many German merchants from the allied cities bought cod in large quantities, dried it and shipped it to various places for sale. The museum was a German merchant's house, warehouse and office .

Ancient city

Bergen

Founded in 1070 by King Olaf III, Bergen was the capital of Norway in the 12th and 13th centuries and was the site of the first coronation of Norwegian Kings. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was Scandinavia The largest port and trading center. Throughout its millennia-long history, it has been ravaged by piracy at the end of the 14th century, destruction during the Reformation, Nazi occupation and Allied counter-bombing in World War II, plus several fires throughout history that destroyed much of its ancient architecture. However, in Government of Norway And under the careful protection of the people, many historic buildings have been well preserved. Among them are the ancient artillery sanitation of the royal palace - Bergen Castle, imposing rose ring tower, 13th century Viking The Hoquin Room for banquets, Romanesque St. Mary's Church The Van Toft church, all timelapse, and so on. Among these ancient buildings, there is a cluster of wooden houses completely preserved on the modern pier, which is antique and chic, especially for tourists from all over the world. This is Hanseatic Museum - Bergen stronghold of the Hanseatic League, a political and commercial alliance formed by some German merchants in the 14th century. There are so many attractions in Bergen. In addition to opening your eyes to the sights of the city, a cruise to see the large fjord set like lace by the sea, exploring the castle of the dreamlike musician Ollie Buhl on the island of Lysoen, and experiencing the elegant atmosphere of the former home of composer Edvard Grieg are not to be missed. Otherwise, you will leave Norway regretting that you missed the chance to know the soul of Bergen and miss the sunshine here.

Bergen

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The main shopping places in Bergen are concentrated in Fish Market Nearby, in addition to vacuum-packed seafood, there are some specialties worth buying.

Mountain demon doll

The mountain monster is a Norwegian specialty, or mascot. To the Norwegians, this mountain elf, though not handsome, is a disgusting, good-looking creature. He's featured in many myths and legends.

fur

There are reindeer here, and there are stalls with gray reindeer skins. There is also the skin of an Arctic fox, a Wolf, or a seal. The silk-like fur costs about 800 kronor.

Sweaters of all kinds

Because of the cold weather, the sweaters here are very beautiful, a knitted hat embroidered with the Norwegian flag, or a nice sweater, are thoughtful and fun souvenirs.

Every Saturday, a flea market is held on the Rue de la Guregutei, near the cathedral, where friends who love Taobao can go to pick up old books, crafts and decorative items.

Brugen

Bergen

The oldest part of the city is in the north Vagn Bay Here it is Brugen (Bryggen), is one Gejiu In the city, there are many old wooden houses, built around the early 18th century, that is, the wooden houses rebuilt after the fire of 1702, more like the medieval style before the fire. while Saint Mary The Mariakirken (Church) is the oldest building in Bergen, partly built in 1130. The other two churches, the Domkirken (Cathedral) and the Korskirken (Church of the Cross), are of medieval architecture, although they have been remodeled. And Bergen Hus Castle There are quite a few interesting buildings, including the famous Hakonshallen Royal Hall, built in the 1260s, and the Hakonshallen Rosencranta (Rosenkrantztarnet), built around the 1560s.

Bergen (5 photos)

One of the famous attractions is the open-air fish market, and further down the road is the shopping area. The shopping area was rebuilt after a fire in 1916, and the buildings are modern and artistic and functional, which surround the center Togamanigan Square (Torgalmenningen). Some sections of the white wooden house are located Central square Nearby, they are called Nordnes, Marken and Marken Sandviken (Sandviken). Nygardshøyden is a quaint district, with most of the buildings built around 1900 in a neoclassical appearance. Parts of Bergen were rebuilt after the city was bombed by the British army during World War II. Others were built as a result of explosions and poorly planned cities. Some of the old wooden houses in the city centre are still being demolished, the most recent being Nøstet and Krinkelkroken. In the future in Bergen, you may see some buildings of a completely different style.

Visitors must not miss the climb to Fløyen Mountain crane Journey, from where you can see the magnificent city of Bergen and the seven Mountains landscape. In the Floyan Mountains, you can also walk to many places and see scenery that you can't normally see. And the aquarium here, Penguin And fish are quite famous.