Traveling and staying in Bergen
Traveling from the airport.
Option 1. Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen)
Where: Departs right outside the airport, on the below ground level.
Time: Takes about 45 minutes and depart every 5-10 minutes. The last stop is the town centre of Bergen (Byparken).
Tickets: You can buy a ticket with a credit card or cash at the machine in the arrival hall, outside or at the platform. Good to know: Buy a ticket for zone A. There is only one line, so you can’t go wrong.
Price: 37 NOK one way.
Option 2. The Airport Bus (Flybussen)
Where: Departs right outside the airport, at the ground level.
Time: Takes 30 min. The nearest stop to IMR is Festplassen.
Tickets: You can buy a ticket on the internet, or from the bus driver with cash or credit card.
Price (internet): 115 NOK one way, or 195 NOK including return ticket.
Option 3. Taxi
Where: Departs right outside the airport, at the ground level.
Time: The ride will take between 20-30 minutes
Good to know: There are several taxi companies.
Price: The 07000 has a max price ranging between 400-500 NOK depending on the time and day of the week, for a ride to town. An airport change of 15 NOK will be added.
Hotels
During registraton you can ask us to book your hotel. We will then book a room at Augustin Hotell with the possibility of one or more nights at Zander K, as it seems several conferences are taking place in Bergen at this time. If you rather want to stay somewhere else, here are some suggestions:
Restaurants:
Restaurants are spread throughout the city senter. Here are some suggestions for you.
Enhjørningen – Bryggen 29 - Sea food
Open all days ( not Sunday) 16 – 23 - Pricy
Seafood restaurant on the Hanseatic Warf in old historical location and style. The name – Enhjørningen (the Unicorn) was first mentioned in the year 1304 as a name on the whole building, hence this rather unusual name for a sea food restaurant.
Villani – Skostredet – Italian
Open all days 12 – 22 (23 Wednesday – Saturday) – Reasonable
Located on Bergen’s most vibrant and cosy street, Skostredet. Here you can enjoy an authentic Italian experience with Napolitan style pizzas from the wood-oven, pasta in front of the fireplace, spritzers from the Proseccheria or you just pick a bottle from the wine loft.
Zupperia – Torget 13 - Asian, European, Soups
Open all days 12-23 (22) – Reasonable
Something for everyone at a reasonable price.