UniversitetsaulaenBergen city centre

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Universitetsaulaen

In 2015, the university auditorium in Bergen opened, becoming the new main hall for the University of Bergen and the entire West Coast. The university auditorium has around 350 seats. You can find the university auditorium in Bergen at Nygårdshøyden in the south wing of the Natural History Museum, part of the University Museum of Bergen. Here you will also find the café Christie.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair: Accessible

  • Accessible restroom: Yes

  • Elevator: Yes

  • Facilities for the hearing impaired: No

WEBSITE

ADDRESS

Muséplassen 3, 5007 Bergen

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TRANSPORT

  • Bus or light rail to the city center

See skyss.no for schedules.

PARKING

  • The nearest parking garage is Grieg Park.

REFRESHMENTS

Café Christie, Godt Brød

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