Bergenhus
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Bergenhus is a borough of the city of Bergen
, Norway
.
, Bergenhus makes up the city centre and the neighborhoods immediately surrounding it, including Sandviken
and Kalfaret
, as well as the mountains to the north and east of the city centre. It stretches from Haukeland University Hospital
in the south to Lønborg in the north, and covers the entire mountain side and the peninsula bounded by the bay of Store Lungegårdsvannet
, Puddefjorden
and Byfjorden that forms the city's center. Bergenhus is surrounded by the neighborhoods Åsane
in the north, Arna
in the east, Årstad to the south, Laksevåg
to the west and by Askøy
to the northwest.
The borough of Bergenhus includes the neighborhood of Bryggen
, Ladegården, Kalfaret
, Møhlenpris
, Nordnes
, Sandviken
, Solheimsviken
, Sydnes
and Verftet
. It is the site of some of the most historic building in Bergen including Bergenhus Fortress
with Haakon's Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower. It is also the location of the University of Bergen
and Bergen Cathedral
.
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with a population of as of , . Bergen is the administrative centre of Hordaland county. Greater Bergen or Bergen Metropolitan Area as defined by Statistics Norway, has a population of as of , ....
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
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Location
Named after the historic Bergenhus FortressBergenhus Fortress
Bergenhus fortress is a fortress located in Bergen, Norway. Bergenhus fortress is located in the entrance to the harbor in Bergen. This is one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Norway.-History:...
, Bergenhus makes up the city centre and the neighborhoods immediately surrounding it, including Sandviken
Sandviken, Norway
-Location:Geographically it is located geographically north-east of the city center. The neighbourhood begins north of Bergenhus Fortress, and follows the coastline facing west. Sandvik Road is the main thoroughfare through the area, which mostly consists of residential buildings...
and Kalfaret
Kalfaret
Kalfaret is an affluent neighbourhood of the city of Bergen, Norway, located in Bergenhus borough, adjacent to the city centre.-History:Until the end of the 19th century, wealthy citizens of Bergen had lived side by side with the rest of the city's population...
, as well as the mountains to the north and east of the city centre. It stretches from Haukeland University Hospital
Haukeland University Hospital
Haukeland University Hospital is a hospital in Bergen, Norway, and one of the 11 institutions that form the Bergen Hospital Trust. The hospital is the largest in Norway in terms of number of patients, and serves as the local hospital of Bergen, Midthordland and Nordhordland, the central hospital of...
in the south to Lønborg in the north, and covers the entire mountain side and the peninsula bounded by the bay of Store Lungegårdsvannet
Store Lungegårdsvannet
Store Lungegårdsvannet is a bay located in the city and municipality of Bergen, Norway. The bay separates the city centre, located in the borough of Bergenhus, from the southern boroughs of the city, Årstad, Fana and Ytrebygda...
, Puddefjorden
Puddefjorden
Puddefjorden is an inlet or fjord in central Bergen, Norway. An arm of Byfjorden, Puddefjorden is 3.5 km long and stretches from the tip of the Nordnes peninsula to the bay of Solheimsviken at the entrance to Store Lungegårdsvann. The fjord is 1.2 km at its widest, between Nordnes and...
and Byfjorden that forms the city's center. Bergenhus is surrounded by the neighborhoods Åsane
Åsane
Åsane is a borough of the city of Bergen, Norway, making up the northwestern part of the city.It was a municipality in Hordaland county, from January 1, 1904, when it was separated from Hamre, until January 1, 1972 when it was merged with Bergen . The area was developed from mostly farmland to a...
in the north, Arna
Arna, Norway
Arna is a borough and suburb of Bergen, Norway and a former municipality in Hordaland county.Arna has approximately 12,000 inhabitants. Situated behind mount Ulriken, Arna is geographically close to downtown Bergen, but it takes some time to drive there by road as there is no road tunnel as of yet....
in the east, Årstad to the south, Laksevåg
Laksevåg
Laksevåg is a borough of the city of Bergen, Norway.-Location:Laksevåg was separated from Askøy as a municipality of its own July 1, 1918. It was merged with Bergen January 1, 1972....
to the west and by Askøy
Askøy
Askøy is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Since the opening of the Askøy Bridge leading to the mainland in Bergen in 1992, the population has increased rapidly. Its population growth is as of 2008 among the highest in Norway...
to the northwest.
The borough of Bergenhus includes the neighborhood of Bryggen
Bryggen
Bryggen , also known as Tyskebryggen is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites. The name has the same origin as the Flemish city of Brugge.The city...
, Ladegården, Kalfaret
Kalfaret
Kalfaret is an affluent neighbourhood of the city of Bergen, Norway, located in Bergenhus borough, adjacent to the city centre.-History:Until the end of the 19th century, wealthy citizens of Bergen had lived side by side with the rest of the city's population...
, Møhlenpris
Møhlenpris
Møhlenpris, formerly Vestre Sydnes, is a neighbourhood in the city of Bergen, Norway, located next to the Puddefjord. The neighbourhood is named after Jørgen Thor Møhlen, who established some industry at Møhlenpris in the late 17th century...
, Nordnes
Nordnes
Nordnes is a peninsula and neighbourhood in the city centre of Bergen, Norway. Bergen Aquarium is located at the tip of the peninsula. The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and Fredriksberg Fortress are also located on Nordnes....
, Sandviken
Sandviken, Norway
-Location:Geographically it is located geographically north-east of the city center. The neighbourhood begins north of Bergenhus Fortress, and follows the coastline facing west. Sandvik Road is the main thoroughfare through the area, which mostly consists of residential buildings...
, Solheimsviken
Solheimsviken
Solheimsviken is a bay and a neighbourhood in the city of Bergen, Norway. The bay is situated at the end of the strait of Damsgårdssundet, near Store Lungegårdsvann...
, Sydnes
Sydnes
Sydnes is a neighbourhood of Bergen, Norway, located next to the Puddefjord. TV 2 has its headquarters at Sydnes.-References:*...
and Verftet
Verftet
Verftet is a neighbourhood of Bergen, Norway, located on the Nordnes peninsula. It is the location of Georgernes Verft.-References:*...
. It is the site of some of the most historic building in Bergen including Bergenhus Fortress
Bergenhus Fortress
Bergenhus fortress is a fortress located in Bergen, Norway. Bergenhus fortress is located in the entrance to the harbor in Bergen. This is one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Norway.-History:...
with Haakon's Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower. It is also the location of the University of Bergen
University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
and Bergen Cathedral
Bergen Cathedral
Bergen Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Bjørgvin. Located in the city centre of Bergen, Norway, the first recorded reference to it is dated 1181. It retains its ancient dedication to St Olaf ....
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Higher education
- Bergen School of ArchitectureBergen School of ArchitectureBergen School of Architecture or BAS is a private and academically independent school which trains architects, located in Bergen, Norway....
- Grieg Academy
- University of BergenUniversity of BergenThe University of Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. Although founded as late as 1946, academic activity had taken place at Bergen Museum as far back as 1825. The university today serves more than 14,500 students...
- Norwegian School of ManagementNorwegian School of ManagementBI Norwegian Business School former name BI Norwegian School of Management is the largest business school in Norway and the second largest in all of Europe. BI has in total 6 campuses with the main one located in Oslo.-History:...
Local attractions
- Bergenhus FortressBergenhus FortressBergenhus fortress is a fortress located in Bergen, Norway. Bergenhus fortress is located in the entrance to the harbor in Bergen. This is one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Norway.-History:...
- Haakon's Hall
- Rosenkrantz Tower
- KoengenKoengenKoengen is an outdoor concert venue in the city centre of Bergen, Norway. The concert venue has a capacity of approximately 23,500 people.Formerly an army depot, it is located next to the medieval Bergenhus Fortress...
- Sverresborg FortressSverresborg (Bergen)Sverresborg is a fortress and former castle situated in the Norwegian city of Bergen.-History:It was built by king Sverre Sigurdsson in the mid 1180's, 250 meters northeast of Bergenhus fortress. King Sverre Sigurdsson also had a Sverresborg built in Trondheim...
(Bergenhus festning) - St Mary's ChurchSt Mary's Church, BergenSt Mary's Church is a church in Bergen, Norway. The construction of the church is believed to have started in the 1130s or 40s and completed around 1180, making the church the oldest remaining building in Bergen.-History:...
(Mariakirken) - Bergen CathedralBergen CathedralBergen Cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Bjørgvin. Located in the city centre of Bergen, Norway, the first recorded reference to it is dated 1181. It retains its ancient dedication to St Olaf ....
(Bergen domkirke) - St John's ChurchSt John's Church, BergenSt. John's Church is a cruciform church in Bergen, Norway.-History:St. John's Church is located on Sydneshaugen in the neighbourhood of Sydnes in Bergen. St John's was built between 1888 and 1894 in the Gothic Revival style. With 1250 seats, it is the largest church in Bergen.In the year of...
(Johanneskirken) - Cross ChurchKorskirkenKorskirken is a cruciform church in Bergen, Norway.-Description:Korskirken is located at the intersection of the streets Kong Oscars gate and Nedre Korskirkeallmenning and dates back to the latter half of the 12th century. The name of the church refers to the True Cross, and is usually rendered in...
(Korskirken) - New ChurchNykirkenNykirken is a cruciform church located in Bergen, Norway. It is located at Nykirkeallmenningen between Strandgaten and Vågen...
(Nykirken) - Sandviken ChurchSandviken, Norway-Location:Geographically it is located geographically north-east of the city center. The neighbourhood begins north of Bergenhus Fortress, and follows the coastline facing west. Sandvik Road is the main thoroughfare through the area, which mostly consists of residential buildings...
(Sandvikskirken)
Other sources
- Hartvedt, Gunnar Hagen (1994) Bergen byleksikon (Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget) ISBN 8257304859
- Gjerstad, Jo (2007) En kort beretning om Kalfaret : med hovedvekt på eiendommen Lille Kalfaret: et bidrag til Bergens kulturhistorie (Bergen: Bodonio) ISBN 9788271284664.
- Lidén, Hans-Emil, Magerøy, Ellen Marie (1983) Norges kirker (Oslo) ISBN 82-05-14299-8