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Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Offered in: English

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Bergen's University District without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out where in Bergen the Viking kings built a royal estate, and meet His Majesty the Hedgehog, the patron of Bergen’s student community
• Hear from the producer, Silvia Maria, a teacher and tour guide.
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Vestre Torggaten 1
5015 Bergen, Norway

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Thormøhlens Gate 55
5006 Bergen, Norway

The tour ends near the High Technology Center.

What To Expect

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Regnbueplassen (pass by)

This walking tour starts at Rainbow Square (Regnbueplassen) close to the city’s largest church, Saint John’s Church.
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Nygård (pass by)

Nygård, once a farming area, is a lively part of Bergen filled with university buildings, interesting museums and beautiful parks.
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St John's Church (pass by)

This walking tour starts at Rainbow Square (Regnbueplassen) close to the city’s largest church, Saint John’s Church.
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The Academic Quarter (pass by)

The tour takes you through the Academic Quarter.
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Grieghallen (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll come across a life-size Edvarg Grieg statue, you’ll hear about the artist and see Grieghallen, the impressive piano shaped concert house which hosted the 1986 Eurovision song contest.
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Edvard Grieg Statue (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll come across a life-size Edvarg Grieg statue, you’ll hear about the artist and see Grieghallen, the impressive piano shaped concert house which hosted the 1986 Eurovision song contest.
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St. Paul kirke (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll see Saint Paul's Church, the first Roman Catholic church built in Bergen after the Reformation.
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University of Bergen (pass by)

From there, you’ll wind your way to the University of Bergen and the statue of Wilhelm Christie who defended the Norwegian consitution.
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University Museum of Bergen - Natural History (pass by)

By the end of this 75-minute tour of Bergen, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the city, its rich culture and lesser-known stories. You'll pass by the University Museum.
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His Majesty the Hedgehog (pass by)

Along the way, you’ll meet His Majesty the Hedgehog, the patron of Bergen’s student community.
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University of Bergen Library (pass by)

By the end of this 75-minute tour of Bergen, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the city, its rich culture and lesser-known stories. You'll pass by the University of Bergen Library.
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Bergens Sjofartsmuseum (pass by)

You’ll also pass the Bergen Maritime Museum and enter the University garden where I’ll tell you about one of Norwary’s most famous doctors, Armauer Hansen.
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Armauer Hansen-statuen (pass by)

You’ll also pass the Bergen Maritime Museum and enter the University garden where I’ll tell you about one of Norwary’s most famous doctors, Armauer Hansen.
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Bystrand Slippen - Marineholmen (pass by)

You’ll stroll through Nygård Park where you’ll hear about how students celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day before making your way to Marineholmen sandstrand, a local hangout and beach.
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VilVite Bergen Science Center (pass by)

By the time the tour ends, you’ll have seen the VilVite Bergen Science Centre, the famous Fish and Chips building and Store Lungegårdsvannet bay with a view of Ulriken, the tallest of the famous Seven Mountains of Bergen.
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High Technology Center - University of Bergen (pass by)

By the time the tour ends, you’ll have seen the VilVite Bergen Science Centre, the famous Fish and Chips building and Store Lungegårdsvannet bay with a view of Ulriken, the tallest of the famous Seven Mountains of Bergen.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bergen’s University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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