Arna

We are now stopping in Arna which is one of the 8 districts of the Bergen municipality. The stretch between Arna and Bergen is almost exclusively located in the tunnel under Ulriken Mountain. The district is surrounded by mountain ranges to the East and West and between these lies the Arna valley. The beautiful fjord you see here connects to the North Sea in the West and the Eastern arm of the fjord goes all the way down to Evanger on the Bergen line. Here you can find one of Norway’s most famous brands ‘Toro’. The factory in Arna produces delicious broths, soups, sauces, and stews for hungry consumers. The company’s breakthrough came with their “Bergen fish soup” which continues to be a hit. The Janus factory is also located here, the factory was established in 1895 and is today one of Europe’s leading producers of wool underwear. Not far away you can find the Garnes station which since 1883 has been a stopping point on the Voss line, and later on the Bergen line before the route was shortened. Today the station is the starting point of the vintage rail line “Gamle Vossebanen” where tourists can take a ride on a traditional steam locomotive throughout the summer season.