Trade Mission Bergen

Most of you will arrive by plane at Bergen Airport. We strongly recommend downloading the SKYSS app before your arrival. In the app, you can purchase tickets. For most of you, the best option will be to buy a one-zone, 7-day student season ticket upon arrival at Bergen Airport for NOK 163 (€14). This ticket covers transportation by light rail to and from the airport, as well as unlimited travel by bus and light rail within the city (including to and from campus) for seven days.

Single tickets (NOK 29/€2.50) can be purchased from ticket machines, including those at the airport. Remember to carry your phone (if purchasing through the app) and your student ID whenever using public transportation.

If you prefer to take a taxi from the airport, it is recommended to use either Uber or Bergen Taxi rather than the first taxi in line. A taxi from the airport to the hotel typically costs around NOK 600 (€50).

Bergen is a rainy city, and March can be unpredictable. Check the weather forecast at www.yr.no to ensure you bring appropriate clothing.

If you plan to go hiking in the mountains around the city, keep in mind that temperatures are usually lower than in the city, and rain in Bergen often turns into snow in the mountains.

The student cafeterias and coffee shops on campus offer a wide selection of food and drinks throughout the day. In particular, themain cafeteria serves a "daily special" dinner at very reasonable prices (€7-€9) every day from 2 PM to 6 PM.

There are, of course, many bars and restaurants in the city center; see, for instance, this guide for an overview.

Depending on your interests, there are plenty of things to do in and around Bergen during your free time. The website Study Bergen is a great starting point for students, while Visit Bergen is the official tourist information site, offering details on various attractions, activities, and a calendar of events and festivals. 

A classic recommendation is to take the Mount Fløyen Funicular. The funicular is easily accessible in the heart of the city center and offers spectacular views from the top. Depending on your interests, you can enjoy a hot chocolate at the mountain café or embark on longer walks and hikes into the city mountains.

Se also: Bergen guide, Bergen Brochures & Downloads.

Wine and liquor are only sold in designated Vinmonopolet stores in Norway (not in regular supermarkets). One of these stores is located in the building next to the hotel.

As alcohol is more expensive in Norway than in many other countries (and since some of you may need to bring alcohol for your missions), it is worth checking the duty-free quotas for importing alcohol into Norway.

If you need to bring more than the duty-free allowance, you can use the Norwegian Customs App or contact customs at the airport to pay taxes. The process is simple, and the taxes are relatively low.

Address: Valkendorfgate 8, 5012 Bergen

All students will be staying at the Scandic Hotel Neptun.
Rooms have been booked, and everything will be ready for you to check in upon arrival.

From Byparken, the final stop of the light rail, it is approximately a 6-minute walk to the hotel.

The hotel is located in the city center and offers a wide range of facilities—see their website for more details.

Address: Inndalsveien 28, 5063 Bergen

Map over campus

Go to the webpage or download the Mazemap app.
Select this institutionm choose the Bergen campus, and navigate around by using the map or entering the room numbers listed in the program.

The evening event on Sunday, March 16, will be held at Kronbar, the student bar on campus. This bar will also be open at other times during the conference week.

Address: Bergenhus 10, 5003 Bergen

On Monday, March 17, at 5:00 PM, Bergen Municipality warmly invites you to a reception at the historic Håkon's Hall. The mayor will deliver a speech, and light refreshments will be served. The reception will last for one hour.

You can find more information about Håkon's Hall here.