2 SEP 2012: FJORD HALF MARATHON & 10KM, BERGEN, NORWAY
DETAILS OF THE EVENT PASSED
By the standards of this uncrowded country Bergen is a massive expanse of urbanity. But, for everyone except a Norwegian, this city of 250,000 inhabitants is a pleasant, almost quaint, settlement of fascinating historical interest, surrounded by pristine countryside and enjoying the twin Norwegian benefits of crystal-clear coastal waters and air so pure it's intoxicating.
A rare intact example of a Hanseatic port, this was once one of the major trading towns of the influential merchants' guild that stretched across Europe in the early-17th century. Bergen in fact kept on the Hanseatic tradition long after the guild had lost influence elsewhere, and the Bryggen is the legacy of the wealthy traders that had their homes here. These wooden gable-fronted houses on the edge of the wharf look every inch their three centuries' age, and are deservedly covered under a UNESCO world heritage status. Now home to shops and restaurants, browsing the Bryggen is a must.
The Races
This is a weekend of great racing with the Half Marathon taking place on Saturday afternoon and the 5km and 10km on Sunday afternoon, plus supporting children's races and a walk through the countryside for those not up to racing. Over 7000 runner's take part across the events, many doing the combination of Half Marathon and 10km or Half and 5km.
BOOK THIS HOLIDAY
Fri 31 Aug: Arrive from your regional airport and make your way to your hotel, the Radisson Blu Royal by bus as below (not included):
From the airport the easiest way to access the city centre is via the airport bus. The bus leaves the airport every 20 minutes Mon-Fri through the day. There is no night service and buses run less frequently at weekends. The bus runs from the airport to Bergen bus station, and on to the Radisson hotel at Bryggen. It returns via the same route. Depending on traffic expect the journey to take 30 minutes. One-way tickets cost NKR70. The bus stop is clearly signed from the arrivals hall.
Sat 1 Sep: The Half Marathon starts at the Knarvik Stadium late in the afternoon - there's free return transportation from the centre of Bergen for all competitors.
Sun 2 Sept: The 5 and 10km are in the afternoon - or depart from Bergen for your flighthome.
Mon 3 Sep: Depart from your hotel for the airport today if you stayed on for an extra day to take in Bergen or the 5 & 10km runs.
BOOK THIS HOLIDAY
RADISSON BLU ROYAL
BRYGGEN
5835 BERGEN
NORWAY
4 Star, Superior First Class Traditional Hotel
Hotel Facilities
Information
Restaurant
There are two restaurants on the ground floor providing a lot of space, the food varies from local dishes to international food.
Exterior
The hotel is modern but is designed to fit in with the old buildings in this area.
Lobby
The lobby is very large and is decorated in typical Norwegian style with lots of wood and marble.
General
The combination of a good location, excellent service and the overall high standard makes it one of the best hotels in Bergen.
Facilities
Total Number of Rooms: 273
Earliest check-in at 14:00
Porterage from 7:00 to 23:00
5 floors
| Large sized lobby
3 lifts
Room service 24 hour
Disabled facilities
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Room Types
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Quad rooms
- Non-smoking rooms |
Area Location:
Central
20 kms to the nearest airport (bergen)
2 km to the nearest station (bergen railway station)
1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
General The Radisson Sas Royal hotel is located in the old part of Bergen (Bryggen) overlooking the harbour and within walking distance of the fishmarket.
Room Details
Standard
| The rooms are medium in size and are in very good condition. The bathrooms are in good condition. Rooms are decorated in pastel colours, beige and blue with all modern facilities. |
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| Facilities |
Television
Mini bar
| Satellite television
Hairdryer
| In-house movie
Voltage 220v
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