FACTS ON BERGEN
Founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre
Was听capitol of Norway from 1217-1299
Name means "the green meadow听between the mountains"
Is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway and the听"capitol" of western-Norway
Has听over 290 000 inhabitants听
In 1300听there were 7000 inhabitants
The locals听refer to themselves as beeing a "Bergenser"
Welcomes around 30 000 students听every year听
Has 184 rainy days in a year (2023)
Has always green rhododendron due to wet climate
Is a UNCESCO World Heritage City
The Wharf (Bryggen) is听on UNCESCO`s World Heritage List since 1979
Bergen was part of the Hanseatic League for 400 years from听1300
The Black Death听came to Bergen听in听1349 on a merchant vessel from England that听carried infected rats and fleas
