Bergen Storsenter is a good shopping center in Bergen, Norway. Not a large mega mall, but it is…read morenot tiny either. Fine mix of retail shops ranging from grocery stores to snack kiosks to clothing shops to pharmacies, and everything in between. Get ready to pay more than in the United States. Norway is an expensive country to live in. Clas Ohlson and Meny were my two favorite stores here. My only complaint would be the tight parking spaces. Be very careful when opening your vehicle's doors. Overall, though, Bergen Storsenter is a nice place to browse and pick up a few items.

Esthetically speaking, Bergen Storsenter is not beautiful, but this multilevel mall area is a nice…read moreplace to escape any potential bad weather you may find in Bergen (since it rains a lot here) and maybe grab a quick lunch or buy something you didn't know you needed. The stores here are the same as you'd find in any mall I've been to in Norway so nothing really impressed me or wow'd me in terms of variety, but it was easy to navigate around and was overall pretty clean. In keeping with Norway traditions, keep your 10 Kroner on you so you have it ready in the event you need to use the restroom. It's connected to a Ton hotel which is convenient if you're a guest there. Honestly, nothing really blew my mind here. I stopped in because I had an entire day in Bergen and the city is pretty small so eventually you just find yourself at places. Okay overall, but there are so many beautiful sights to see here in Bergen that if you're a tourist you don't need to rush here.

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

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.

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.

The "House of Litterature" in Bergen contains so much more than the restaurant that it has so far…read morebeen reviewed for. The establishment opened January 2013 and is the "home" for writers in Bergen, as well as a stage for debates, readings, launches, kids' events etc. In addition it has a brasserie and a café on the first level. One Tuesday every month they are hosting the event "Ut med språket", focusing on linguistics and the history and meaning behind common and less common words in the Norwegian language. The show is lead by the TV personality Linda Eide, together with professor in Nordic languages, Gunnstein Akselberg. They also have various guests attending, in addition to an engaged audience. Last Tuesday that guest happened to be my sister, invited to present dialect words from our home town, in addition to discuss her work on her master thesis; looking into the use of "-ish" in the Norwegian language. The show is entertaining (in Norwegian) and is representing just one of the experiences you can get from visiting Litteraturhuset in Bergen.

I trust my nose and it led me over for a quick lunch. Definitely a must try if you are visiting…read moreBergen. Can try next time for dinner as well because of good food and atmosphere..

7/6/2024 - I found another great store here like in Denmark. A very large pop culture store on one…read morelevel by the Fish Market, about 100 yards away. It's a huge comic book, graphic novel, Lego, D&D, role playing games to Funk, Anima or statues. It is very nice and fun inside. I love these stores. Because I read comics and graphic novels and love all this stuff!!!! A great find on my part. Check out the photos. Come visit this place! You will love it. A lot of locals and tourists in here shopping. I really love the Marvel section. There are signs in English and Norwegian.

A pillar of the fantasy community in Bergen.read more

7/4/2024 - I have been coming here daily to grab beer and snacks and little sandwiches. They stop…read moreselling alcohol here in Norway at 8pm and on Saturdays at 3pm. For 130 NOK or about $13 US Dollars I bought a soda can, loaf of bread, and 2 sandwiches. If I bought this at the fish market it would have cost $50 at least. The grocery store is across the street from the fish market and visitor center on the hotel side. Not the shipping side. See photos. A hidden gem to save money is here!!

That was done quickly!…read more I think I've only been visiting Kløverhuset for specific shops the latter years, cause when I revisited on Saturday for "shopping" with friends, I was disappointed and surprised to experience how boring it us. I think the highlights are the dress shop Coast, the Day Birger et Mikkelsen on the first floor and the Netty lingerie in the basement. You will also find nice, expensive designer's wear at Scabal, but there's a high risk that you will find the same clothes on every second 14-year-old in the city, who's parents have either too much money or bad conscience, or a combination of the two. The centre is the oldest in the city, dating back to 1852, so I'm cheering on Kløverhuset and hope they find a better mix of shops and services to put themselves back into the game.