Bergen - the old city with a young outlook. A city with its feet in the sea, its
head in the skies and its heart in the right place - full of infectious enthusiasm,
and happy to share it with visitors.

Ever since the intrepid King Olav Kyrre sailed into the harbour and founded
the city in 1070, Bergen has attracted people from all parts of the world.
Some came and went, others decided to make Bergen their home. Bergenites
travelled abroad and learned and so Bergen became a melting-pot of cultures
and Norway's most international city.

Bergen grew up around its colourful harbour - it was the hub of commerce, seafaring
and craftsmanship. It became the north's largest city, Norway's first capital city and
the seat of royalty. So important was Bergen by the 13th century that the Hanseatic League -
the German medieval guild of merchants - opened one of their four European trading posts on
the wharf known as Bryggen. Some members of the Hanseatic League chose to become citizens
of Bergen. And so have many others throughout the centuries. But Bryggen stays the same, its
façade just as it was in the 11th century, untouched by shifting times. It has become a symbol
of our cultural heritage and has gained a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List, making 
Bergen a World Heritage City.

Accomodation Services:
144 double/single rooms - 232 beds in total. All rooms are equipped with bathroom,
TV and mini bar and wireless internet connection.
A public swimming pool and fitness centre is located just a short distance from the hotel.
Rica Travel Hotel, Christiesgate 5-7, N-5808 Bergen.

Location:
The Rica Travel Hotel is located in the heart of Bergen, only 200 metres from the main
pedestrian shopping street, Torgalmenningen.

Access 
By car - 3-3,5 hours from Haugesund airport or by express bus (Kystbussen)
from the airport via Haugesund Bus Terminal and further to Bergen. A scenic journey
in itself!

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Other information:

How to get there?
Take the express bus ("Kystbussen") service from Haugesund Airport
(app. 3-4 h) which in itself is a beautiful journey along the coast of Western Norway. 
Alternatively you can hire a car and drive the coastal-route or via the fjords of
Hardanger. www.kystbussen.no

Things to do?
Experience Fløybanen - the Funicular, Bryggen in Bergen - the old Wharf of Bergen,
the fish market, Bergen Aquarium, Håkon's Hall and a number of museums and art
collections. Edward Griegs home, Troldhaugen and his composers' cabin is recommended. Lysøen,
Ole Bulls house, situated in the beautiful landscape by Lysefjorden Fjord. Museums and Galleries.

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Airport Information
Fly to Haugesund Airport from London Stansted with Ryanair.
From the airport to the hotel it takes 3-4 h. by car or by the Coastal Express Bus service -
check the bus timetable at: www.kystbussen.no

More info about the destination:
www.visitbergen.com