Kong Oscars gate, Bergen

Name: Kong Oscars gate
Address: A shopping street full of charming shops and galleries away from the usual busy tourist haunts, Bergen, Norway
Telephone: +47 415 73 927

#124 among attractions in Bergen

Gift shop, Shopping, Street

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Facts and practical information

Kong Oscars gate is a street in the city centre of Bergen, Norway. It runs from Stadsporten, northwestwards to Bryggesporden and Vetrlidsallmenning by the bay of Vågen. The westernmost part of Kong Oscars gate is among the oldest streets in Bergen. The street was named in 1857 after king Oscar I of Sweden, who would reign over Norway and Sweden until 1859. It is a one-way road between Domkirkeplassen and its northwestern end, and otherwise a two-way road. Norwegian national road is assigned to Kong Oscars gate between its southeastern end at Stadsporten and Nygaten, which it then follows. Kong Oscars gate is approximately 0.8 km long. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°23'33"N, 5°19'54"E

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A shopping street full of charming shops and galleries away from the usual busy tourist hauntsBergenhus (Sentrum)Bergen Norway

Contact

+47 415 73 927

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Kong Oscars gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bergen Storsenter, Bergen Cathedral, Lille Lungegårdsvannet, KODE.

~1120 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~500 ftN
Centuries-old landmark with a clocktower
Bergen Cathedral, Bergen
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~1000 ftSW
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
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~1580 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Neo-renaissance architecture
KODE, Bergen
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~1530 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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~1220 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~1680 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
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~1090 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Telegrafen, Bergen
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~990 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Korskirken, Bergen
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~380 ftSE
Church
St George's Church, Bergen
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~980 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Tours
Xhibition, Bergen
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kong Oscars gate?

Nearby attractions include St George's Church, Bergen (2 min walk), Bergen Cathedral, Bergen (3 min walk), Bergen Academy of Art and Design, Bergen (4 min walk), Bergen Skolemuseum, Bergen (4 min walk).

How to get to Kong Oscars gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kong Oscars gate:

Bus

Kong Oscars gate • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)
Nygaten • Lines: 11 (1 min walk)

Train

Bergen (5 min walk)
Fløibanen, øvre stasjon (11 min walk)

Light rail

Nonneseter • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Byparken • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Tram

Nonneseter • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Byparken • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Strandkaiterminalen båtkai (10 min walk)
Strandkaiterminalen, båt Askøy (11 min walk)