Norwegian Jade - Fjords Cruise 25 August - 3rd Sept - day 7 - Bergen

We docked in Bergen and took the shuttle bus to the gates where there were offers for the HoHo buses and tours and Segway's - we decided upon the red HoHo bus and included the tickets for the funicular which was our first alight point. I do advise getting tickets before you arrive at the funicular as there were two long lines of people -one to purchase tickets and one to ride the funicular. Even with tickets we stood in line for 30 mins or so.

The top of Mt Floyen there is a viewing area and from there you can get a good idea of the size of Bergen. It is a lovely city and bigger than expected.

We were a little disappointed with the lake as its quite small (one of our party described it as a pond) but is used for recreational purposes.

After a short walk we descended the funicular and there were still long lines to ride to the top.

We then toured the city on the HoHo bus and again had a wander around the university area where unfortunately for us the museum was closed as it was graduation day and it was being used.

Continuing our journey we passed a couple of statues of Ibsen (a Norwegian poet; playwright etc) these were outside the Den National Scene (The National Stage) .

(look at those eyes!)

We then wandered to the Fish Market which consists in the main of temporary stalls some offering meals while others sell fish - lobsters and crabs (huge) can be purchased alive. (fruit is also sold here)

The fish market is on the harbour side and there are shopping areas near by.

We really liked Bergen and wish we could spend more time exploring.

As can be seen from the photographs the weather was sunny and warm - apparently we were very lucky as Bergen is known for wet weather.

Some info on Bergen weather:

• A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months of: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
  
• On average, the warmest month is July.
  
• On average, the coolest month is January.
  
• September is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don't like too much rain.
  
• May is the driest month.
  

We found some useful information on Toms Port Guides