Programme 2008: Social and Cultural Events

Bergen is the second largest city in Norway. It is situated on the west coast at the sea, between seven mountains.

Both the scenary and the architecture in Bergen attract tourists from all over the world. Narrow paving stoned streets twist down the hills between small picturesque white painted wooden houses. In the city centre you will find a charming mix of old and new, the famous fish market, the Hanseatic houses, Bryggen, and a wide selection of cafes and restaurants, shops and museums.

Due to its location on a peninsula between seven mountains, the city centre itself is not very big. All the same it is a lively town with more than 30 000 students living there. Bergen has an interesting cultural life and a pulsating night life.

During the Bergen Summer Research School, we want to introduce our students to the cultural life of Bergen. We plan on taking you to the famous composer Edward Grieg’s home, Troldhaugen , for a concert held by students at the Grieg Academy.

Also we organise a tour to Håkonshallen, a 750 year old building which was built as a house and ballroom for the king, Håkon Håkonsen.

Aside from this, students have time to enjoy summer in Bergen, go for a swim or eat out.