Exploring Bergen

Hi All,

We wandered around Bergen today on an unusually mild, sunny spring day. First stop was the funicular that brought us to the hillside overlooking the city. The view was spectacular. Next we walked through the old part of town, past the Norwegian sail training ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl and out to the 15th century fortress at the end of the peninsula. 

On the way back through the old town, we visited the Hanseatic Museum. The Hanseatic League was a 13th to 17th century commercial confederation of northern European cities. Here in Bergen they managed the wholesaling and distribution of tons of dried fish from northern Norway. The museum preserves some of the artifacts and the original building from this interesting era.

Back at the hotel, we relaxed and reviewed photos from all of our fabulous sightseeing. Later we had dinner with the other participants on our Vantage Tour.

Love
Sandy & Carl

Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone

View of Bergen Harbor. Note the funicular tracks in the foreground and the sailing ship in the harbor.

Norway's sail training ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl

The Fanciest Manhole Cover in Europe!

Shops in the old city

Hanseatic Museum

Original Ledger from one of the 149 Hanseatic Merchants in Bergen

Apprentice dormitory gives new meaning to the term "close quarters"