Norwegians love the nature and have something called søndagstur. Every Sunday they pack their first aid kits, water bottles and Kvikk lunsj (the Norwegian KitKat) and head to the mountains. And no wonder since there are amazing mountains in Norway. There are seven mountains around Bergen, something for everyone.
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| Ulriken |
The highest mountain Ulriken is 643m high above the sea level. For the highest peak you need to climb a bit but if you aren't quite in shape for some serious hiking there is Ulriksbanen, a cable car that will take you almost all the way up. There is a restaurant at the top station which is open in summer time.
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| Ulriken is majestic even without sun |
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| The view from Ulriken |
The closest mountain to the city centre, Fløyen, is the easiest to hike. There are many roads leading up to a platform where you can gaze over the city centre. There is also Fløibanen, a funicular that has a couple of stops on the way to the platform. The hike up isn't too long nor difficult though, so I suggest to walk all the way up.
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| Sometimes the view is blocked with a snowstorm in Fløyen |
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| Fløyen in sunny weather |
About 30 minutes away from the city centre with Bybanen (and a bit of walking from the station) there is the Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen. Bergen is pretty warm but the bay in front of the museum had frozen and could be walked on in January.
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| Nordåsvannet, Fjøsangerfjorden |
