Bergen
Ready for a breath of pure, Norwegian air? Join us on our next stop, Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city and a delightful stopover destination on the MSC Northern European cruise itinerary.
A jewel city among seven sweeping hills and stunning fjordsReady for a breath of pure, Norwegian air? Join us on our next stop, Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city and a delightful stopover destination on the MSC Northern European cruise itinerary. A jewel of a city set among seven sweeping hills and stunning fjords, Bergen is a lively university town, steeped in culture. The city is pleasantly compact, great for easy, accessible sightseeing, with an attractive warren of cobbled streets punctuated with leafy, green and areas perfect for rest and relaxation.
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Directions
The port is within walking distance (15 minutes) from the town. Shuttle buses and public transportation are available.
Port average temperature
Bergen features a temperate oceanic climate with relatively mild winters and cool summers. Despite being so far north, Bergen's weather is relatively mild. In the winter, Bergen is one of the warmest cities in Norway, thanks to the Gulf Stream. The city is located further north than St. Petersburg, yet winters are much warmer in Bergen than St. Petersburg. Bergen experiences plentiful rainfall, with annual precipitation measuring 2,250 mm on average. This is because the city is surrounded by mountains that cause moist North Atlantic air to undergo orographic lift, which yields abundant rainfall. Rain fell every day between 29 October 2006 and 21 January 2007, 85 consecutive days.
In Bergen, precipitation is plentiful and heavy rain can happen at any time of the year. The highest temperature ever recorded was 31.8 °C, a record that dates back to 1947. The lowest ever recorded is -16.3 °C, in 1987. The high precipitation is often used in the marketing of the city, and figures to a degree on postcards sold in the city. For a period of time there were umbrella vending machines in the city, but these did not turn out to be a success. The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.
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BER01 - A VISIT TO BERGEN - 3 hours - 2012
Bergen was founded in the year 1066 and, until around 1830, the city was the largest town in the country and a centre for commerce and shipping. Our excursion starts with a walk through the historic Bryggen quarter with its typical gabled wooden buildings that overlook the harbour. The excursion includes a ride on the famous Fløibanen funicular which climbs Fløien Mount; enjoy a magnificent view over Bergen and the surrounding area from the top. Enjoy free time for shopping at the fish market and a scenic tour of the Bergen peninsula before heading back to the ship.Please note: wheelchair-bound guests can take part on this tour only if they are accompanied and if the wheelchair can be closed.
Price per person $68.00 Adults $48.00 Children
BER02 - TREKKING ON FLØEIN MOUNT - 4 hours - 2012
Combine a little sightseeing with a half day's healthful activity with a full walking tour that takes you through Bergen and the surrounding areas. Start at the German pier and on to Bergen's old district, Bryggen, where we will admire the traditional gabled wooden buildings that overlook the harbour. We will take the funicular railway to the top of Fløien Mount for a 2.5 hour hike. Enjoy magnificent views over Bergen and the region before walking back to the ship.Please note: at Floien Mount you will walk for about 2.5 hours on foot path; we suggest you to wear hiking shoes and bring water. The hiking route may vary and is decided by the guide after considering participants' physical activity level. This tour is not suitable for passengers with mobility problems.
Price per person $51.00 Adults $36.00 Children
BER04 - NORWAY IN A NUTSHELL - 8 hours with lunch - 2012
Pass through the historic Bryggen and Hanseatic district before heading to the village of Voss. This popular winter resort is set by a tranquil lake. A train will take you through pastoral countryside and up to Myrdal, in the mountains; here we will board the Flam Line, one of the most spectacular railroads in Europe. Upon arrival in Flam which lies on Norway's longest fjord (204 km), the Sognafjord, you will have a short presentation about the village before continuing to Stalheimskleivene zigzag road; lunch will be served in a nearby hotel. Your afternoon tour will continue by bus to Tvinde Waterfalls for a brief but worthwhile photo stop! Return to Bergen via Voss.Please note: the excursion includes a long train ride through a series of tunnels and several winding curves before arriving at the restaurant. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in wheelchair. This tour is not foreseen for following calls: 11 & 22 September 2012 (MSC Lirica) and 04 & 12 June 2012 (MSC Opera).
Price per person $201.00 Adults $141.00 Children
BER05 - HARDANGERFJORD AND FANTOFT WOODEN CHURCH - 8 hours with lunch - 2012 Leave the vessel for a journey to Hardangerfjord. Stop at Fossen Bratte and at Steindalsfossen waterfalls. A popular local attraction, one can walk behind the magnificent cascades without getting wet ! We will continue to the village of Oystese for lunch in a restaurant by the fjord. Your afternoon tour will take you through forests to board a ferry for Hatvik where we will visit the superb Fantoft Stave Church; this typical Norwegian church was erected in 1150 yet had to be carefully reconstructed in 1992 after a fire.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in wheelchair.
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Price per person $167.00 Adults $117.00 Children
BER07 - BERGEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR - 2 hours - 2012 See the sights in comfort on this coach tour through Bergen, which was the largest city in Norway until 1830. Relax into your seat as you pass the main sights including the historic Bryggen district, with its gabled wooden warehouses from the Hanseatic period and Haakons Hall, erected during the reign of King Haakon Haakonsson (1247-1261) and the most important building of the royal residence in the XIII century. Drive past Rosenkratz Tower, built in the XIII century and rebuilt around 1560 as a combined fortress and residence. We will also admire St. Mary's Church, dating back to the XII century, and splendidly Grieg Hall concert hall, home to the Bergen Philarmonic Orchestra.Please note: wheelchair-bound guests can take part on this tour only if they are accompanied and if the wheelchair can be closed.
Price per person $43.00 Adults $30.00 Children
BER08 - BERGEN BY LAND AND SEA - 3.5 hours - 2012 This comprehensive tour will give you a really thorough introduction to Bergen, a lovely city that nestles between the sea and the mountains. Having reached its commercial peak in 1100 through a profitable trade of dried cod, Bergen continued to flourish as the main trade centre in Norway. Its historic past can be seen at the German pier and in Bryggen, a traditional area with fine examples of Hanseatic buildings and gabled wooden houses. The unglamorous days of the cod trade have been left behind, as today this area has been reincarnated as a fashionable hub, with trendy restaurants, tasteful souvenir shops and inviting pubs. However, one can still stroll through this historic district and gain a sense of what it was like to live here during the Middle Ages. After the walking tour we will board the bus for a 1-hour drive through Bergen and the surrounding area before boarding a ferry for a relaxing cruise around the Bergen archipelago and along Lysoy Fjord. On this scenic one and half hour-long cruise you can view Bergen from a different perspective and fully experience the delights of this attractive town and its idyllic settingPlease note: the order of the visits may vary: some groups will start the itinerary by boat and return to the pier by bus. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Price per person $89.00 Adults $62.00 Children
BER09 - THE LOVELY HARDANGERJORD & THE WATEFALLS - 6.5 hours - 2012 
Get your bearings with a short guided tour past the fish market, the Bergenhus Fortress and the Rosenkrantz Tower. We will travel out of town across a variety of landscapes, following the Sørfjord and through quaint market towns on the way to Nordheimsund. Time to take photos at Fossen Bratte and again at the Steindalsfossen waterfall - one can apparently walk behind it without getting wet! Having passed the Kvamskogen Mountain Plateau, we descend towards the Tokagjelet Gorge. With its many chalets and summer houses, Kvamskogen is a popular leisure area for Bergen locals. Time to take photos at Fossen Bratte and again at the Steindalsfossen waterfall - one can apparently walk behind it without getting wet ! The tour continues with more scenic drives via small forests and along the shores of the Hardangerfjord to Granvin and the Skjervefossen waterfall. These landscapes are typical of western Norway, as small farms are dotted across the steep hillsides. After a 1,5 hour drive, we will stop at Voss for coffee and typical Norwegian cakes. Your return to Bergen will pass through mountain lakes and several suburban villages. Once arrived in Bergen you can choose to stay in town and make your own way back to the ship.Please note: the order of the visits may vary. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
Price per person $124.00 Adults $87.00 Children
BER10 - FLØIEN MOUNT AND VILVITE SCIENCE CENTRE : approx. 3.5 hours - 2012 
The tour starts by taking you past Bergen's Festival Hall, the Rosenkrantz Tower and the old warehouses in Bergen's historical Bryggen quarter before arriving at the cable railway to go up Fløien Mount. The ride on the funicular train is an experience in itself and once at the 320-metre peak, you can enjoy superb views of Bergen and even the North Sea at times. On your return from the mountain, the tour continues by coach past Bergen's market square and central park. The final stop is at the hugely entertaining and interactive VilVite Science Centre. Among the many interesting exhibits, the "Northern Lights" video explains the spectacular natural phenomenon that occurs only in the winter months and only in the Polar circle. A special activity just to amuse the kids is also included: the making of real "slime" as a creepy souvenir.Price per person $93.00 Adults $65.00 Children
The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.
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