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| Location | Bergen, Norway |
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| Bergen Storm (NoAFF) Bergen Sparta (soccer) Fyllingen Kvinner (soccer) | |
Varden Kunstgress Field is located in Bergen, Norway, and is currently home to the (NoAFF) American football team Bergen Storm, as well as the association football (soccer) teams Bergen Sparta and Fyllingen Kvinner.
Coordinates: 60°20′28.15″N5°16′0.2″E / 60.3411528°N 5.266722°E
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