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THE HANSEATIC MUSEUM
The Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene are situated on Bryggen in Bergen. A walk through the house built in 1704, gives an insight into the lives of German merchants who were for more than 400 years trading stockfish and grain from their office in Bergen.

NORWEGIAN FISHERIES MUSEUM
Norwegian Fisheries Museum hosts displays in the traditional Sandviksboder in Bergen. The museum shows the history of the Norwegian fisheries, especially the last 150 years. The emphasis is on the technical and economic development in relation to the sea and its resources.

HERDLA MUSEUM
Herdla Museum is located on the island Askøy west of Bergen. How the island was formed from glacial deposit is on display here, as is the German airbase from World War II and the unique wild birdlife. The area is ideal for hiking, swimming, fishing and birdwatching.

THE COASTAL MUSEUM OF ØYGARDEN
The Coastal Museum is situated in Ovågen. The museum shows how people managed to cope with natural resources in a coastal area for a period of 10,000 years, with an emphasis on energy. The museum also presents a maritime environment with traditional buildings, boats and tools. Guided tours to the salmon visitor centre and the gas processing plan at Kollsnes.

FJELL FORTRESS
Fjell fortress is situated in Fjell municipality on the island of Sotra. The museum is located inside a German World War II fortress bunker. It tells the story of a coastal battery that the Germans built here 1942-45 and about Norwegian occupation history in general. The fortress road is a popular outdoors area on Sotra island and the view from the top of the Mount Fjedlafjedlet offers a spectacular panorama of coastal Norway.

THE NORTH SEA TRAFFIC MUSEUM
The North Sea Traffic Museum is situated in Telavåg on the island Sotra west of Bergen. The central theme of the museum is the North Sea Traffic during World War II. The inhabitants of Telavåg were brutally punished for their participation of this illegal traffic. Walks through a unique coastal area.