Packages 2016

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BERGEN WAS BUILT ON STOCKFISH!

Walk in the footsteps of the Hanseatic merchant and his household at The Hanseatic Museum, Bryggen – now UNESCO world heritage site. Learn how the traditional dried cod built Bergen from 1354 – 1779 and the city’s strategic importance in Europe. Swing the mallet and have a taste of this unique traditional food. Join our guide by bus through old and picturesque Sandviken with it’s quaint workers quarters and the mill owners villas. Dive into the history of Norwegian fisheries and the costal communities through our state of the art exhibitions in historic sea houses at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum. Discover the treasures of the sea in our unique seafront restaurant.

Join a round trip to the world’s only authentic Hanseatic Museum and the

Norwegian Fisheries Museum. Experience a personal and intriguing meeting

with the Hanseatic merchants, their life at Bryggen, international stock fish trade

and the ways and hardship of the Norwegian fishermen.

STOCKFISH – OLD FISH WITH NEW WRAPPING THE STORY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FISH IN NORWEGIAN HISTORY

Part one: 09:00 - 09:45: Guided tour of The Hanseatic Museum, a UNESCO heritage sight. See the home of the Hanseatic merchant and his household and how they lived and worked. Learn about the stockfish trade and its influence in building the city and its extensive trade with Europe. Part two: 09:45 – 09:55: Our guide will join your bus from The Hanseatic Museum to The Norwegian Fisheries Museum through old and picturesque Sandviken with it’s quaint workers quarters and the mill owners villas. Part three: 10:00 – 11:30: Bus arriving at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum – Gateway to the City Fjord. Starting with an outdoor excursion in the harbor displaying numerous veteran boats typical for fishing and urban transport. A guided tour through old and authentic wooden seahouses will reveal an ocean of secrets through our state of the art exhibitions in Norway’s newest and most significant museum of its kind. Part four: Seafood – a taste of old culture in a new wrapping 11:30-12:30: Prepare yourself for unknown and exciting tastes inspired by traditional seafood. Enjoy the food in our unique restaurant dated back to about 1660 situated on the waterfront. Try the beer from the local brewery! 12:45: return to bus Price NOK 550,- Included: • Guided tour at The Hanseatic Museum • Guide on bus through Sandviken • Guided tour at The Norwegian Fisheries Museum • Seafood – sample a variety of small dishes – included one soft drink • Min 10 pax/ max 40 Not included: • Bus transportation

www.museumvest.no Booking: fiskeri@museumvest.no Contact: Chantal Couillault Nilsen tlf. 53 00 61 09

Norwegian Fisheries Museum Sandviksboder 20 5035 Bergen

THE VENICE OF THE NORTH - OUR MARITIME HERITAGE!

Dive into the history of Norwegian fisheries and the costal communities through our state of the art exhibitions in historic and protected sea houses as old as Bryggen at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum. See how the maritime culture has shaped Norway as a nation, both culturally and economically, and understand the importance of preserving the ocean environment for future generations. Discover the treasures of the sea in our unique seafront restaurant and learn more about traditional Norwegian food.

Visit the picturesque Norwegian Fisheries Museum in Sandviken and learn about historic coastal Norway. Expand your horizon by tasting old culture in new wrapping.

MARITIME NORWAY – THEN AND NOW DIVE INTO NORWAY’S MARITIME HERITAGE

Part one: 10.00 – 11:00: Bus arriving at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum Where the history of Fisheries comes alive. A guided tour through old and authentic wooden seahouses as old as Bryggen will reveal an ocean of secrets through our state of the art exhibitions in Norway’s newest and most significant museum of its kind. Part two: 11:00 – 11.30: Join our guide for an outdoor tour of our buildings and harbor and learn about the Venice of The North, old building techniques and how the warehouses were used. Part three: 11:30 – 12:30 – a taste of old culture in new wrapping. Enjoy a peaceful moment by the waterfront in our unique restaurant dated back to 1740. Try the beer from the local brewery! Price NOK 400,- Included: • Guided museum tour • Seafood – sample a variety of small dishes • Min 10 pax/ max 40

Not included: • Bus transportation • Beverages

www.museumvest.no Booking: fiskeri@museumvest.no Contact: Chantal Couillault Nilsen tlf. 53 00 61 65

Norwegian Fisheries Museum Sandviksboder 20 5035 Bergen

Paddle through history at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum

Explore the new Norwegian Fisheries museum and harbor through fascinating

interactive exhibitions and kayaking and in historical surroundings.

Join our guide through this state of the art museum located in old warehouses as old as Bryggen. See how the sea and fisheries formed our coastal settlements. Learn about the treasures of the sea and our shared marine resources. Delicious lunch will be served in our waterfront restaurant with a unique view of the harbor and the city fjord. On the kayak tour you can take a closer look at historical buildings and boats and learn about the history of Bergen.

NORWEGIAN FISHERIES MUSEUM STORIES OF OUR COASTAL NATION – THE INTERACTIVE WAY

Part one: 09:30: Guided tour through state of the art exhibitions at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum. Dive into the ocean and see how the sea, climate and fish resources have influenced our coast and settlements through interactive exhibitions. Learn about our fishing traditions through history, from small rowing boats to bigger engine boats using different fishing equipment. Get an insight of Bergen as our largest export harbour, and the connection between our boats and buildings. Part two: 10:30-12:00: Kayaking in the bay of Sandviken. Together with a paddle instructor you will learn paddle technique as well as exploring the shore of Sandviken. Take a closer look at our harbor of veteran boats, old storehouses from the period of the stockfish trade, or the modern residential along the shore. Part three: 12:15 – 13:15 : A taste of the sea- in our lovely restaurant with a view towards the harbor, you will enjoy a delicious local fish soup. Price NOK 1395,- Included: • Guided museum tour • Kayaking • Fish soup, incl. one soft drink • Min. 8 pax. - max 16 pax. Larger groups upon request

Not included: • Bus transportation

www.museumvest.no Booking: fiskeri@museumvest.no Contact: Aina Mathre tlf. 53 00 61 68

Norwegian Fisheries Museum Sandviksboder 20 5035 Bergen

VISIT THE SALMON FARM AND COASTAL MUSEUM OF ØYGARDEN

LIFE BY THE SEA, The Coastal Museum in Øygarden on the island od Sotra ( 50 minutes from Bergen) provides a unique insight into how people along the Norwegian coast have exploited nature through the ages. Join us for an historical view on fishing, as well as a visit to a modern fish farm. We will take you on a boat ride to discover the fish farm and the aquaculture industry – and afterwards a walk through our exhibition completes the story.

From fishermen to fish farmers - how people along the Norwegian coast

have exploited nature through the ages

LIFE BY THE SEA – THEN AND NOW THE STORY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCES IN NORWAY

Part one: Arrival: Our guide will greet you at the museum door step and show you to the rib boat that will transport you to the fish farm ( 5 minutes transfer). Here you will get a good overview of the whole farm before entering the facilities. The fish farmer will tell you all about the production process from start to finish, and of course you will get to see the fish (45 min). Part two: Exhibition: Upon return to the museum, you will be accompanied by a guide and told fascinating stories about fishing and hunting, oil and gas as well as aquaculture through film and exhibitions (45 min). Part three: Coffee break: End your visit with us on a high note by enjoying newly made traditional pancakes and a cup of coffee or tea in our café. You will also have the opportunity to buy a nice souvenir in our museum shop (25 min). Total time: 2 hours + transport Included: Price NOK 190,- • Entrance and guiding at the Museum • Visit at the Fish Farm • Coffee break Not included: • Bus transportation

Please be aware if the group is larger than 24 pax, the group can be divided into two groups where one part starts at the museum, while the other starts at the fish farm – and then switch around. The coffee break will be for the whole group at once. Also available: (prices are per person) • Sandwich to enjoy here or later, 50 NOK • Lunch: Traditional Fish soup 190 NOK , Traditional Meat soup 170 NOK – both soups are

served with bread and butter, and includes one refilling. Allow 30 minutes extra for lunch

www.museumvest.no Booking: Marianne.lindgren@museumvest.no Contact: Marianne Lindgren tlf. 53 00 61 44

The Coastal Museum of Øygarden Museumsvegen 9 5337 Rong

GET TO KNOW OLD AND NEW NORWAY!

Come with us and see how life used to be, and is, along our coast. Our guide will provide you with a unique insight into how people along the Norwegian coast have exploited nature throughout time. You will be told fascinating stories about fishing and hunting, oil and gas as well as aquaculture through films and exhibitions. In the middle of the visit we make time for a coffee break with “lapper”– a traditional pancake, with jam and sour cream. To complete the museum experience the guide will come with you on the bus for a narrated tour along the museums local area, including the modern gas processing plant at Kollsnes http://www.statoil.com/en/OurOperations/TerminalsRefining/ProcessComplexKollsnes/Pages/default.aspx

Enjoy our “time capsule” and discover how people along the Norwegian coast

have exploited nature throughout time, from fishing to oil and gas.

THE COASTAL MUSEUM OF ØYGARDEN DISCOVER OUR WAY OF LIFE BY THE SEA

Part one: Arrival: Upon arrival our guide will meet you at the doorstep of the museum. The visit will start in the auditorium were our guide will give an introduction about the museum as well as a roundtrip. Two films will give a good introduction to the exhibition as well as the guided bus tour to the local area. (45 min.) Part two: Exhibition: Explore the exhibition with a guide and see for yourself what you have seen on film just minutes before (30 min.). Part three: Coffee break: Enjoy newly made traditional pancakes and a cup of coffee or tea in our café, where you also have the opportunity to by a special souvenir in our museum shop. (25 min.) Part four: Roundtrip: Guided roundtrip of our local area. Take a drive through time, visiting both the modern gas processing plant at Kollsnes, as well as the old village of Herdlevær. We will make time for a short photo stop at Herdlevær. (40 min.) Total time: 2,5 hours + transport Price per person: NOK 110 (entrance museum + coffee break) Per group: NOK 800 NOK (guide for the roundtrip) Also available: Sandwich to enjoy here or later: NOK 50 The group will have to come with their own bus. Bus transport is not included.

www.museumvest.no Booking: Marianne.lindgren@museumvest.no Contact: Marianne Lindgren tlf. 53 00 61 44

The Coastal Museum of Øygarden Museumsvegen 9 5337 Rong

Learn the powerfull history of our coastline and how the North Sea

was the gateway to freedom during World War 2

From Fjell Fortress, one of Europe’s largest fortresses from World War 2, enjoy the magnificent view over the islands from the west of Bergen. After a tour in the underground tunnels of the fortification, you will continue by bus to the beautiful coastal village of Telavåg. At the North Sea Traffic Museum in Telavåg you will learn how the North Sea was the gateway to freedom during WW2 and hear the touching story of the village .

THE LANDSCAPES, THE PEOLPLE, THE EVENTS THAT SHAPED THEM

THE PEOPLE, THE LANDSCAPES, THE EVENTS THAT SHAPED THEM

Part one: Bus from Bergen to Sotra where you will be amazed by spectacular rural landscape. Here, houses give way to farms, the heathlands and the sea. First stop is Fjell Fortress, one of Europe’s largest fortresses from World War 2. Descend 14 meters into the cannon well for a guided tour of the underground tunnels and a range of fascinating exhibitions. Learn about the triple-barrelled cannon "Donner Felix", the wartime occupation and the Russian prisoners of war. The fortress was built as part of the Atlantic Wall in 1942-1945 by the German occupying forces to protect the seaward approach to Bergen. Part two: Protected from the sea, the tiny and idyllic village of Telavåg lies by a picturesque bay. At the North Sea Traffic Museum, that commemorates the resistance of Telavåg during the World War II, you will learn about the particular events that effected the lives of every man, woman and child in the village. The museum offers also exhibitions and a film on the subject.

PRICE NOK 250,-

Included: • Entrance at the Fjell Fortress Museum with guide • Entrance at the North Sea Traffic Museum with guide • Coffee

Duration: 4,5 hours from Bergen until return in town. Number : Max 90 pax. Transfer time: From Bergen to Fjell Fortress approx. 25 min. Not suitable for physically disabled persons Not included: bus transportation

Museum Vest Sandviksboder 20 5035 Bergen

www.museumvest.no nordsjofartmuseet@museumvest.no Margrethe Kallestad, tel. 56 32 74 40

WHERE THE EAGLES FLY

The tiny village of Telavåg by the brink of the North Sea welcomes you for a spectacular, close up view of sea eagles. Experience the strong, barren landscape by the sea from a fishing vessel and watch the skipper feed the eagles. The North Sea Traffic Museum, that commemorates the resistance of Telavåg during the second world war. In this beautiful setting you will learn about the particular events that effected the lives of every man, woman and child in the village and how the North Sea was the gateway to freedom during the Second World War.

Experience a spectacular sea eagle safari and learn how the beautiful village of

Telavåg was the gateway to freedom during The Second World War

TELAVÅG - A UNIQUE STORY IN NORWEGIAN WAR HISTORY SEA EAGLE SAFARI AND THE NORTH SEA TRAFFIC MUSEUM

Part one: Bus from Bergen center westwards to the North Sea takes you from a city and out into the spectacular rural landscape where houses gives way to farms, the heathlands and the sea. Protected from the sea, the idyllic fishing village of Telavåg lies by a picturesque bay. The North Sea Traffic Museum lies on a hill overlooking the bay and the village of Telavåg. The guides will take you through the moving story of what happened to the inhabitants of Telavåg during WWII and the importance of the village for the resistance during wartime. The museum offers exhibitions and a film on the subject and a little something to eat – pancakes and coffee. Part two: Down by the sea is the boat that will take you to the realm of the sea eagles. The guide will offer fish to eagles that suddenly appear from out of the blue, soaring over the boat before diving in for the food. The eagle safari in Telavåg gives you a tour through a wild and fascinating land- and seascape under open air. PRICE NOK 650,- Included in the trip: • Guided tour at The Hanseatic Museum • Guide on bus through Sandviken • Guided tour at The Norwegian Fisheries Museum • Seafood – sample a variety of small dishes – included one soft drink • Min 10 pax/ max Not included: • Bus transportation

www.museumvest.no Booking: margrethe@museumvest.no Contact: Margrethe Kallestad tlf. 53 00 61 53

The North Sea Traffic Museum Nipen 5380 Telavåg

Family activities and kayaking at The Norwegian Fisheries Museum

Explore the modern Norwegian Fisheries museum through interactive

exhibitions, the hunt for Silja the herring and kayaking in historical surroundings.

Follow our guide and Silja the herring through this state of the art museum located in old warehouses as old as Bryggen. See how the sea and fisheries formed our coastal settlements, and learn more about the treasures of the sea and our traditions. Take a closer look at the harbor, warehouses and veteran boats in a kayak. Delicious fish soup will be served in our restaurant with a unique view of the sea.

NORWEGIAN FISHERIES MUSEUM STORIES OF OUR COASTAL NATION – THE INTERACTIVE WAY

Part one: 10:00: Guided tour through state of the art exhibitions at the Norwegian Fisheries Museum. Dive into the ocean and see how the sea, climate and fish resources have influenced our coast and settlements through interactive exhibitions. Learn about our fishing traditions through fascinating exhibitions and information and gaming stations. Get an insight of Bergen as our largest export harbor, and the connection between our boats and buildings. Part two: 11:00: Take a closer look at the veteran boats and old warehouses in a kayak. Part three: 11:45 – 12:45 : a taste of the sea- in our lovely restaurant with a view towards the harbor, you will enjoy a delicious local fish soup. Price NOK 580,- Included: • Guided museum tour • Kayak paddling • Fish soup with homemade bread • Min. 2/ max 6 pax.

Not included: • Bus transportation

www.museumvest.no Booking: fiskeri@museumvest.no Contact: Aina Mathre tlf. 53 00 61 68

Norwegian Fisheries Museum Sandviksboder 20 5035 Bergen

TIME TRAVEL TO THE HANSEATIC ERA FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Learn about the golden age of the stockfish and why not taste stockfish snack? Try historical costumes, write a secret note with ink and make a historical puzzle. In the open fire kitchen you can bake bread on a stick and enjoy a glass of local apple juice before trying to build a barrel and play old fashion games from Bergen in the garden. Price NOK 150 per pax Included: 1,5 hour program • Activities and activity guide • Bread on a stick, one soft drink • Min 10 pax / max 40 pax Not included: Bus transportation

Enjoy an unforgettable historic day behind the scenes of Bryggen with the whole

family. Travel back in time and learn and play in the assembly room of the

Hanseatic merchants at the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene.

The Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene Booking: booking@museumvest.no tlf. 53 00 61 04