TIME IN PORT - PORT DATA & TOURISM INFORMATION
TOURISM INFORMATION
In the Town Centre
Distance from berth to town centre: Approx 0,4 km
Highlights
(Museums/Churches/Art Galleries
etc): Haakon's
Hall, Rosenkrantz Tower,
Hanseatic
Museum, Schøtstuene, Old Bergen Museum - www.visitBergen.com
Official Holidays and Annual Events
Annual public holidays: May 1st , Easter days, Withsun tide, May 17th ,
Annual events/festivals: May 17th National Day - www.17-mai.no
Bergen
International Festival - www.fib.no,
Outside the Town Centre
Major attractions within 30 minutes of port: Mount Fløyen, Bryggen - The Wharf
Bergen Aquarium, Ulriken 643 Panorama
Tour. VILVITE Science Centre -. www.visitBergen.com
Major attractions 30-60 minutes
from port: Lysøen
Island (home of Ole Bull), Edvard Grieg Museum - Troldhaugen - www.visitBergen.com
Special experiences for small
groups (up to 20): Walk
like a Norwegian (Mount Fløyen),
Boat to
Cornelius Restaurant, Guided Tours on Bryggen - by foot, On and Off Sightseeing Bus,
Bergen and Grieg Tour by bus, Bergen Highlights by bus, Fjord Sightseeing
Beaches: Distance from, and type of beaches - public
and/or private:
Nordnes sjøbad, outdoor heated
swimmingpool near the Aquarium, USF Verfte t- swimming pool by the quayside,
Helleneset - outdoor swimming spot, Sentralbadet - indoor swimmingpool,
Vannkanten Waterworld, also pools for children.
Land based activities and Aquatic sports:
Fishing, hiking, biking, rafting, ocean
kayaking, climbing and mountaieering - www.visitBergen.com
Transportation
Is a shuttle bus required for passengers to get out of the port
area? Yes,
For Jekteviken/Dokken area.
Is there a shuttle bus to town
centre?: Yes
Is there a charge for the shuttle service?: No, free of
charge
Are coaches for tours allowed on
the pier?: Yes
General
Immigration Formalities
Where can up to date information
on immigration requirements
and policy be found in English
language?:
www.politiet.no/international
Turnaround ports
Airports: Distances to nearest international
airport: Approx 16 km, Flesland Airport
Key Contacts and
Partnerships
Membership of local cruise network (name): Bergen Tourist Board/
Cruise Destination Bergen
Membership of Cruise Association (name): Cruise Europe, Cruise Norway
Contact information and key
contact names for Tourism,
network and Association:
Bergen Tourist Board: Ole Warberg, Director of Bergen Tourist Board
Cruise Norway: Wenche Nygård Eeg, Managing Director
PORT DATA
Opening
statement
The port can comfortably
accommodate 6-7 cruise ships of medium size.
(Quantify numbers for XX and YY)
Are there cruise dedicated piers?: Skolten is the main pier for
cruise ship, with large cruise ships and on busy days they are berthed at
Jekteviken/Dokken area.
Are tents or gazebos available, on request, for use on the pier?: no
Gangway: Type
and length of shore gangway (finger): At request 6, 8, and 10 metres of
gangways.
Terminal: If yes how many
dedicated to cruise?: None
Port Welcome: Always,
or for maiden calls only?: For maiden calls only and at
special arrangements.
PORT DATA continued
Passenger/Crew Services at Pier: Cruise maps available
at arrival
(Name services available)
Quay facts
No. of quays: 6
Total length of quays: 5,500 metres
Maximum draft alongside: approx 14
metres
Depth of channel:
Distance from open seas: From north Fedje approx 25 nautical miles, from south Marsteinen approx
20 nautical miles
Air draft:
Berthing requirements
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Tugs compulsory? No, but available
Security
ISPS security level (1,2 or 3?): 1
Is there a Port Security Assessment and Plan approved?: Yes
X-Ray machines for cabin luggage?: No
X-Ray machines for hand luggage?: No
Anchorage
Availability: Yes,
at Sandviksflaket
Distance from pier: Approx 500 metres
Port Services
Bunkering: name
direct suppliers (no traders or brokers): Bergen Bunkers
(If extensive, attach sheet)
Waste Disposal – is this compulsory? No
-Sludge: by
request
-Bilge: by
request
-Grey Waters: by request
-Black Waters: by request
-Hazardous or Toxic Wastes: by request
Means to collect above wastes: (Barge, truck, etc.): Truck
Fresh Water
-State whether delivery by barge, truck or shoreline: Shoreline
Developments
Facilities/Infrastructure: In walking
distance to city centre, buses, taxis available near the quayside
Key Contacts and Partnerships
Membership of Association (name): Same as above mentioned
Local Cruise Network (name):
Contact information and key
contact names for port, association and network:
PORT OF BERGEN
P.O.Box 6040
NO-5892 Bergen, Norway
Tel: +47 5556 8950
Fax: +47 5556 8986
bergen.havn@bergen.kommune.no
Contact name:
Geir Olav Mandt, Port Director geir.mandt@bergen.kommune.no
Helen
Hovland, Marketing Manager helen.hovland@bergen.kommune.no
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