Bellgården 1 Bergen (Bryggen), Norway, 5003 Phone: +47 55 21 54 89 Website Audhild Viken started with the production of woven products in 1947. Today their shop is still part of a family business. On 2 floors you can explore one of the oldest houses in Bryggen. Their specialties are knitted goods, high quality clothing, silver jewelry and many other quality souvenirs. Come and visit the theme rooms on the 2nd floor– dedicated to Trolls, Christmas, Vikings and Northern Lights.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm), Saturday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm), Sunday 11.00 (11:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm).
On-street parking is hard to find. There are underground parking garages located in the area.
Token for sale at the counter for 25 Kroner (About $2.33). Design:
Obverse: The Hanseatic League stores with 'Bryggen Bergen'.
Reverse: Nine stars surrounding the outline of Norway with 'National Tokens - Norwegian Heritage'.
Machine 1 - Retired designs were: 1. (V) The Stave church with 'Fantoft Stavkirke', 2. (H) Funicular cars passing each other with 'Fløibanen Bergen', 3. (H) The Hanseatic League stores with 'Bryggen Bergen'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 60° 23'4 9.2" N Longitude: 5° 19' 25.7" E
Google Maps coordinates: 98WF+WP Bergen, Norway
May 3, 2024. MWHTH.
I talked to the store manager and she stated that the "penny" machine kept breaking down and that it was removed around Christmas.
The token is of excellent quality. |