Facts on Bergen
Founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre
Was capitol of Norway from 1217-1299
Name means "the green meadow between the mountains"
Is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway and the "capitol" of western-Norway
Has over 275 000 inhabitants
In 1300 there were 7000 inhabitants
The locals refer to themselves as beeing a "Bergenser"
Welcomes around 30 000 students every year
Has 232 rainy days in a year (2015)
Has always green rhododendron due to wet climate
Is a UNCESCO World Heritage City
The Wharf (Bryggen) is on UNCESCO`s World Heritage List since 1979
Bergen was part of the Hanseatic League for 400 years from 1300
The Black Death came to Bergen in 1349 on a merchant vessel from England that carried infected rats and fleas
