Blomsterdalen – Green Corridor and Scenic Flights

If you’re looking for a hotel in Blomsterdalen, you can focus on two local themes: the green corridor by Vestratjørna and a private sightseeing flight experience listed at Bergen Airport. For more nature, culture, and museum topics, look to the wider Bergen destination.

Green Corridor by Vestratjørna

On the west side of Vestratjørna is a recreational area recorded as a green corridor of local value. A little-used path or trail runs through the green corridor from Fleslandsveien to the agricultural area near Ådland. Its future standard is being considered as part of the planning process. This places the path in context through its connection to Vestratjørna and its two named endpoints.

The Flight Experience at Bergen Airport

The experience “Sightseeing by private plane – Fjords and mountains from a bird’s eye view” is listed at Bergen Airport, 5258 Blomsterdalen. It includes short, medium, and long scenic flights, including over Trolltunga, the Folgefonna glacier, the Hardangerfjord, and the Sognefjord. The options distinguish tours by length and name several destinations to view from the air.

The path through the green corridor is a local walking route; the flight experience focuses on several named destinations. This brings two different perspectives together: a little-used route on foot and scenic flights from a bird’s-eye view. The route selection may change; provider information and availability may also change. Check the latest details about the experience before you travel.

Nature and Trails in the Wider Bergen Destination

The Bergen municipality’s large natural areas stretch from the coast to mountain regions just under 1,000 metres above sea level. The fjords and coastline offer opportunities for paddling and recreational fishing. Many lakes in Bergen are suitable for canoeing and kayaking and are good fishing waters. Nature activities in Bergen therefore range from the coast to the municipality’s lakes.

Fløyen has numerous marked hiking trails; the hike across Vidden takes about five hours. The Ulriken cable car goes up to the highest of Bergen’s seven mountains, at 643 metres above sea level. If you include these options in your plans, their different themes and the approximately five-hour timeframe for the Vidden hike can help you make your selection. Cable car operating details may change; check them before planning a visit.

Culture and History in Bergen

Bryggen is Bergen’s historic harbour district and had become established as a trading centre by the 12th century. From the 1960s onwards, small craft businesses gradually replaced the former trade in stockfish and goods. Bryggen is on the UNESCO World Heritage List; Bergen is designated a World Heritage City. The district’s history, World Heritage status, and changing economic activity give it several distinct facets.

In Bergen, KODE manages, researches, and presents a 200-year-old collection of art and music. The museum also houses the world’s third-largest Edvard Munch collection. The Bryggen Museum’s “Below Ground” exhibition offers insight into the everyday lives of medieval people in Bergen and Western Norway. Håkon’s Hall was built between 1247 and 1261 as a royal residence and banqueting hall. Troldhaugen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg for 22 years.

At the Old Bergen Museum, short plays are performed in the square throughout the day; schedules may vary. On theatre tours in Bergen, actors bring the past to life in the city’s streets, alleys, and houses. Bergen’s fish market has been a meeting place for traders and fishermen since the 12th century. Seafood, fruit, and vegetables are sold there; the selection may vary.

Discover more destinations: Laksevåg, Sandsli, Fyllingsdalen, Kokstad, Bergen, Nesttun, Godvik

Go to the wider travel overview: Bergen.