Fun little store with a bit of everything. The staff were super helpful with no sales pressure. It…read morewas also very well displayed and clean.

Norwegian's hand knitted sweaters…read more.. Warm and comforting... and I love all these traditional patterns.... I tried on a few with more subtle and modern patterns which looks pretty good as I love blue... Price wise... yes do that conversion in your head and stay calm... as most of the sweaters are priced at 1500 Nok ($250) and up.... But they are a nice souvenir, as least I can wear them!

I have followed her on social media for ages. To have the chance to see the shop- in person- today…read morewas a dream! Lovely knits, helpful sales associate, and my partner bought a gorgeous sweater!

Very reasonable prices for quality products made in Bergen. Susan is a designer who was educated…read morein the UK and has such pride in her work. Her mom is a sweet, gentle shopkeeper. Go here if you'd like a unique product away from the touristy souvenir shops and generic styles. My friend and I bought multiple sets for ourselves and family. Susan also offers Global Tax-free.

This is an AMAZING Christmas shop!…read more This Christmas shop is 3 levels! There are all kinds of ornaments and decorations. The prices are reasonable. I really liked the different ornament styles. They were very Scandinavian. There's Christmas cards, Christmas napkins, table decor, and other small Knick knacks. They also have a sale section. The building itself is very interesting to look at. The stairways are not straight.

Great place for souvenirs. I managed to get an umbrella from here to handle the weather. Service…read morewas great. There was quite a selection of knick-knacks and clothes.

Great service and the best selection in the city. Plus my girlfriend works there, and she's awesome.read more

Passing by twice every day, on my way to and home from work, I should drop by more often. However;…read moreafter my "shop stop" year in 2011-2012, I have spent less time popping in to temptation, and hence I am avoiding Vrimmel most of the time. This is a shop where I like more or less everything that I see, and my yesterday find was a light blue Michael Kors bag. Depending on the number of days I keep on thinking about it, I might have to go back someday in the close future. In addition to designer bags from i.e. Michael Kors and Marc Jacobs, Vrimmel carries designer clothing and accessories and is one of the shops in Bergen where you can find clothes that don't hang on every other person in the city.

We needed to replace the suitcase while we were in the city, and could not find anything anywhere…read more On the device of Claude we headed over to the shopping mall that this is in because we couldn't find anything in Yelp or Google maps on the first floor of the mall was a shop that was selling suitcases from US$700, which is crazy. This store is on the second floor. It's mostly a stationary store, and you wouldn't expect to find suitcases there, but they had around six different models in different sizes. Suitcases were listed at 25% off, I'm not sure if that's what they're always priced but we ended up getting the same size as the $700 suitcase for about $150 and it's better than the $700 one. The people were incredibly nice and friendly and helpful. If you're looking for an emergency suitcase or things to write with or write on, this is a place for you.

"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book." (Dr. Seuss)…read more Oh the Places You'll Go in Bergen! Whether you're Going on a Bear Hunt, or looking to lose yourself in tales of adventure, look no further than Where the Sidewalk Ends. Literally, look no further, as the store graces the corner of Strandgaten and Torgallmenningen. Norli is one of Norway's largest bookstores with 88 locations across the country. The large Strandgaten Norli that we visited spanned two floors...and multiple stories. Though the store was extremely crowded, the organized layout and modern, minimalist décor helped the space feel less claustrophobic. Though it lacked the character of a smaller independent bookstore, the store was squeaky clean and held several surprises within, including a spiral staircase to the second floor. The staircase was a piece of art in itself, reminding me of an Ammonite fossil when viewed from the top downwards. Aside from the sea of books, many other goodies could be found from cards, notebooks, writing utensils, and calendars to stuffed animals, games, and backpacks. In a surprising plot twist, witty signs with phrases like, "We are more than brutal Vikings, you know! Or are we...," mounted several of the book tables, providing incriminating proof that Norwegians are capable of more humor than they dare admit. Someone alert the bookarazzi! Most of the second floor was dedicated to the Norli Junior book section, Where the Wild Things Are. An area was also designated to keep munchkins occupied, comprised of owl chairs, and a table of contents including paper, and writing utensils. I only purchased two books for my nephew from this store, Lille Frosk and Gravosaurer, a book about construction trucks with dinosaur features. Though I have no idea what any of the words mean, there are plenty that appear to be onomatopoeic. I'll just do my best to pronounce them with extra animation in Fauxrwegian. If you visit Bergen, take a page out of my book and stop in to find a souvenir for your favorite bookworm or bibliophile...even if they can't read in Norwegian. Someone will Love You Forever if you do! I give Norli Strandgaten a rating of 4.4/5 chapters of Harry Potter Og Fangen Fra Azkaban

Three floors of design containing everything from towels and linen, dinnerware, vases, candle light…read moreholders to furniture. Mainly Scandinavian design, and definitely put together for the Scandinavian taste. The location is just across the road for one of the entrances to the big, underground parking house "Klostergarasjen", so you don't have to carry your new crushes long to get them home with you. Illums is the place to go for gift shopping, for inspiration, for setting up your wedding present list or for finding everything you need to decorate your home. The centre is popular, but not crowded, and pricey without ruin you. A treat for a rainy day.

Beautifully appointed design store with everything Scandinavian. I stopped by the Bergen location a…read moreweek ago and found a mountain of beautifully designed items from salad servers, candle holders, lamp shades to calculators. The store is conveniently located downtown and the perfect stop for anyone with discerning tastes or anyone shopping for those with discerning tastes. If you're not stopping, I still recommend stopping by for a look to experience great design. During the holidays, they have specials on unique items everyday. They have the day and the highlighted item posted on the window and wall right when you enter.

I've been wanting to go to an ice bar and I can't think of a better place than in Norway! We had so…read moremuch fun! The bar is really quite amazing. The ice sculptures and creativity is just stunning. Everything's made of ice and is a work of art. I definitely recommend dressing warmly because the coat and gloves just aren't enough. It's freezing! Your body does adapt after some time but it's a lot more comfortable if you come prepared. The seats are also made of ice but are covered in furs to make you a little more comfortable. There are little seating sections, separated by walls, giving you a bit of privacy with your party. The lights are dimmed and the ice is lit up in beautiful colors. It's truly an experience. The bartender pops in and out, so that he doesn't freeze to death, so be patient. This was definitely a one of a kind experience. There are a few packages to choose from so you can tailor the experience to you and your desires.

So cool!!! My local friend had never even heard of this place! I happened to see a flyer for it…read morewhile in the visitor's center and mentioned it to all of my friends. We went late one evening to try it out, as none of us had been to a place like this before. Since they were in the process of carving new ice sculptors, admission was half price. For 100kr, we got a huge warm coat, gloves, and 1 drink. We had a blast inside. It was SUPER cold, but the attire kept us warm. We just couldn't take the gloves off for long. The bartender was really cool and hung out with us for a bit as it was really slow. There was a party of 3 when we first entered, but ended up being the only ones in there by the end. They had a pretty good drink menu, however the drinks were EXTREMELY weak. To the point where I didn't taste any alcohol and didn't receive any buzz. It was like drinking kool-aid. Other than that, it was a lot of fun, and we got some great pictures. They have music playing, so you can dance too.