Svartediket, Bergen
Facts and practical information
Svartediket is a lake in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. The 0.5-square-kilometre lake lies immediately north of the mountain Ulriken, northeast of the Store Lungegårdsvannet bay. Historically, this lake was called Ålrekstadsvannet, but in the late 19th century, a dam was built on the south end of the lake to create a reservoir for the city's drinking water. The lake is the main source of drinking water for the central parts of the city of Bergen. There is a pumping station and treatment facility build adjacent to the lake inside the mountain Ulriken. Drinking water is collected at a 28-metre depth in Svartediket. Inside the water treatment plant, the water is filtered and irradiated with UV light to kill harmful microorganisms. After treatment, the clean drinking water is stored in a 15,000-cubic-metre large water pool inside the mountain. This is the water that is pumped down to the city center for drinking water. In 2004, Bergen was hit by a Giardia lamblia epidemic which had its source in the lake Svartediket. The water treatment facility was upgraded in 2007. ()
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Svartediket – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fløyen, Bergen Storsenter, Bergen Cathedral, Brann Stadion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Svartediket?
How to get to Svartediket by public transport?
Bus
- Svartediksveien • Lines: 11 (8 min walk)
- Gamle Kalvedalsveien • Lines: 11 (10 min walk)
Tram
- Danmarks plass • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
- Kronstad • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
Light rail
- Danmarks plass • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
- Kronstad • Lines: 1 (28 min walk)
Train
- Fløibanen, øvre stasjon (30 min walk)
- Bergen (32 min walk)