Secrets Of Bergen

OVERVIEW

Ride through the heart of Bergen in an electric minibus that runs on 100% renewable energy and is small enough to reach intriguing areas that other vehicles can’t. Along the way, the GPS-based audio guide will describe the attractions in fascinating detail. A special focus will be given to how the architecture has evolved since Bergen was founded in the 11th century and how devastating fires have shaped the urban landscape. A fire in 1955 raged through Bryggen, the city’s medieval Hanseatic-era wharf, but it was rebuilt so convincingly that UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage site. Because the minibus can easily drive through the narrowest of alleyways, you will see off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods such as Sandviken that offer a genuine look at daily life away from the tourist areas. That route will bring you to the century-old fire station at Skansen, where you will enjoy panoramic views of Bergen.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Settle in for a panoramic drive through Bergen in an electric minibus.
• See out-of-the-way areas off limits to larger vehicles for a unique perspective of Bergen.
• Pause for photos at the medieval Hanseatic-era wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Drive through narrow alleyways to reach a lookout point that most visitors never see.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.