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School trip to Bergen

Hanseatic history, harbour life and fjord landscapes: Bergen is a strong study trip for climate, seafaring and geography. We get your group there in comfort.

Destination
Bergen, Norway
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
5 to 6 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Bergen is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords and an ideal destination for a study trip on climate, seafaring and landscape. The Bryggen wharf has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. For centuries German Hanseatic merchants traded here, and at Bryggens Museum and the Schøtstuene of the Hanseatic Museum your pupils see how these merchants lived and worked.

For fieldwork, nature lies right on the city's doorstep. The Fløibanen funicular takes your group to the top of Mount Fløyen in about six minutes, with views over the harbour, islands and mountains. The walk back down to the centre takes about an hour and offers plenty of opportunity to discuss landscape, rainfall and the city's setting. A fjord trip from Bergen completes the story of glaciers and climate.

We would be delighted to take care of transport to Bergen for you and your pupils. Bergen is a long way off: the journey runs via Denmark, with a ferry crossing to Norway and plenty of rest breaks along the way. Our experienced driver takes the group there and back safely in a comfortable coach, so that you can focus entirely on the programme.

Highlights

  • Bryggen wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Up Mount Fløyen on the Fløibanen
  • Fjords and climate in the field

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Departure and first leg of the journey

    Early departure from school. With two drivers and regular breaks we cover the first part of the route, with an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Via Denmark to Bergen

    We continue by coach towards Denmark, with rest breaks along the way. The group crosses to Norway by ferry and then travels on to Bergen.

  3. Day 3: Bryggen and Hanseatic history

    A walk around Bryggen and a visit to Bryggens Museum or the Schøtstuene. Afternoon at the harbour with assignments on seafaring and trade.

  4. Day 4: Fløyen, fieldwork and return journey

    Morning on the Fløibanen up Mount Fløyen for fieldwork on landscape and climate. Then the journey home begins, via the ferry and Denmark.

  5. Day 5: Final leg of the return journey

    After breakfast we drive the last part of the route, arriving back at school at the end of the day.

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