Head to Bergen for annual festival on a cheap mini cruise

Thursday, 04, Mar 2010 12:00

There are few more relaxing ways to see a country than on a UK cruise, which can give holidaymakers the chance to step onboard a luxury ship filled to bursting with as much activity as they desire - or simply the chance to lie by a pool and sip on a cocktail.

There are a wide range of places which those taking a mini cruise from the UK can choose from, including sun-soaked beach-based breaks and culture-filled adventures to interesting cities and towns.

One of the best places to head to on a cheap cruise from the UK must surely be Bergen, in Norway.

Bergen is the second biggest city in Norway and is home to more than a quarter of a million people. It is on the west coast of the country and easily accessible on a cruise from the UK.

Bergen is full of interesting activities for tourists and is packed with sights, but those on a UK cruise heading to the city could also easily spend a day wandering around its pretty streets and enjoying being away from home on a relaxing break.

In May, the city hosts the Bergen International Festival, a great event involving music, dancing, drama, literature and visual arts.

The festival lasts for two weeks and is a definite must-see on a cheap cruise from the UK.

The Bergen International Festival first began in 1953 and often features as many as 120 different cultural events. Dance fans can catch traditional performances and ballet shows, while lovers of literature can listen to poetry readings and short stories.

Most of the festival's events are held at the Grieghallen, which can be found on Edvard Griegsplass 1 in the city.

Perfomers at this year's Bergen International Festival include the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Les Musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble and the Cirkus Cirkor.

Brits looking to save money by booking the cheapest cruise to Bergen that they can could also be interested to learn that those who buy a festival card can claim a discount of as much as 40 per cent on entry.