Sightseeing
this is the mountain of my "backyard"! quick access to full nature, and beautiful views over the city. count a couple of hours to reach the top!
139 locals recommend
Løvstakken
this is the mountain of my "backyard"! quick access to full nature, and beautiful views over the city. count a couple of hours to reach the top!
a chill walk around Løvstakken mountain. the track starts just 5mn by walk from the house. very easy access, people go jogging, walk their dogs or chill with kids. a nice little tour
Løvstien
Løvstiena chill walk around Løvstakken mountain. the track starts just 5mn by walk from the house. very easy access, people go jogging, walk their dogs or chill with kids. a nice little tour
the mountain that is facing my house! a short 1h walk to the top, with good views over Sotra and the ocean in the back. it's my favourite mountain.
17 locals recommend
Damsgårdsfjellet
the mountain that is facing my house! a short 1h walk to the top, with good views over Sotra and the ocean in the back. it's my favourite mountain.
a super nice lake just 15mn by walk from my house. i go swimming there after a long work day. it's very chill and family friendly. good to walk the dog. walking around takes a good 1h.
6 locals recommend
Storavatnet
a super nice lake just 15mn by walk from my house. i go swimming there after a long work day. it's very chill and family friendly. good to walk the dog. walking around takes a good 1h.
a must see when you travel to bergen. if you are not into hiking, i recommend the fløybanen to go up, and you can walk down to the city. easy peasy
531 locals recommend
Fløyen
a must see when you travel to bergen. if you are not into hiking, i recommend the fløybanen to go up, and you can walk down to the city. easy peasy
there is a network of cabins that you can rent via DNT website. This place is only accessible by train, about 2.5h from bergen. peacefulness guaranteed! i love that place,
spend a night there and admire the nature and the sky. There is food that you can buy and beds with all you need
Hallingskeid
there is a network of cabins that you can rent via DNT website. This place is only accessible by train, about 2.5h from bergen. peacefulness guaranteed! i love that place,
spend a night there and admire the nature and the sky. There is food that you can buy and beds with all you need
above the fish market, on the harbour is the tourist information
41 locals recommend
Bergen Tourist Information
3 Strandkaienabove the fish market, on the harbour is the tourist information
Bryggen
BryggenUnesco world heritage jewel of Bergen. A must-see
If you are travelling on the E16, make a stop at this fantastic hotel, and have a drink and a pastry there to admire the gorgeous view! Really worth a stop. Furthermore, the little laces road which joins again the E16 is breathtaking.
Stalheim Hotel
131 StalheimsvegenIf you are travelling on the E16, make a stop at this fantastic hotel, and have a drink and a pastry there to admire the gorgeous view! Really worth a stop. Furthermore, the little laces road which joins again the E16 is breathtaking.
Yes it is very probably in your tour guide too, I’m just here to tell that it’s really worth it! I do myself a small detour to go there every time I am close by.
17 locals recommend
Stegastein viewpoint
83 BjørgavegenYes it is very probably in your tour guide too, I’m just here to tell that it’s really worth it! I do myself a small detour to go there every time I am close by.
Food scene
want to go for the full sea food experience ? this is the place to go to! the restaurant is located on a island in the fjord, you go there by boat. high quality!
56 locals recommend
Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant
14 Katlavikawant to go for the full sea food experience ? this is the place to go to! the restaurant is located on a island in the fjord, you go there by boat. high quality!
one of my favourite bar in town. good atmosphere and great cocktails. i recommend the bloody mary !
122 locals recommend
No Stress
11 Hollendergatenone of my favourite bar in town. good atmosphere and great cocktails. i recommend the bloody mary !
Folk & Røvere
4 Sparebanksgatengreat atmosphere in this bar, a good melting pot!
Pingvinen
14 Vaskerelvendare to try norwegian food ? then you should book there !
Løvetann Kaffebar
16 Klostereta very chill typical norwegian cafe place. its super lovely
just behing the entrance of the fløybanan, you can escape from the fury of the town and chill in this minuscule kafe, they have amazing cakes
86 locals recommend
Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre Fjellsmauetjust behing the entrance of the fløybanan, you can escape from the fury of the town and chill in this minuscule kafe, they have amazing cakes
sun is out and you have trouble to find a terrasse? try Dr Wiesner! i like this place a lot, excellent atmosphere and friendly people. i can stay hours, until the sun disappears.
75 locals recommend
Dr. Wiesener
17A Nye Sandviksveiensun is out and you have trouble to find a terrasse? try Dr Wiesner! i like this place a lot, excellent atmosphere and friendly people. i can stay hours, until the sun disappears.
A Nice Park in Bergen where you will find this agreable place with friendly people.
good way to take a breath out from the city and chill.
14 locals recommend
Nygårdsparken Paviljongen
28 ParkveienA Nice Park in Bergen where you will find this agreable place with friendly people.
good way to take a breath out from the city and chill.
a beach in Bergen ? absolutely! in this family friendly neighbourhood called Møhlenpris, you can chill on a beach. you can rent some kayak depending on the season. if you are a coffee amateur, there is a good cafe next to it called BKB kafe. there is also a food truck often there with vegan burgers.
9 locals recommend
Marineholmen Sandstrand
a beach in Bergen ? absolutely! in this family friendly neighbourhood called Møhlenpris, you can chill on a beach. you can rent some kayak depending on the season. if you are a coffee amateur, there is a good cafe next to it called BKB kafe. there is also a food truck often there with vegan burgers.
if you don't want to miss the rugby or football game while you are travelling, i 1000% recommend this pub! fantastic atmosphere there. you'll make friends in no time. sometime they grill some sausages or burgers outside
Brian Boru Irish Pub
16 Kong Oscars gateif you don't want to miss the rugby or football game while you are travelling, i 1000% recommend this pub! fantastic atmosphere there. you'll make friends in no time. sometime they grill some sausages or burgers outside
USF : United Sardine Factory. the name is already a world itself. i love going there, it's by the fjord, there is a restaurant, a small cinema, a concert and exhibition places. check online whats going on there.
it's a popular place to go in the summer too, with long evening with beautiful sunsets.
87 locals recommend
USF
12 Georgernes VerftUSF : United Sardine Factory. the name is already a world itself. i love going there, it's by the fjord, there is a restaurant, a small cinema, a concert and exhibition places. check online whats going on there.
it's a popular place to go in the summer too, with long evening with beautiful sunsets.
a cosy cafe and restaurant which serves good pizza! And they are also opened on Sundays! quite unusual for Norway
19 locals recommend
Møllendal Fetevare
68D Møllendalsveiena cosy cafe and restaurant which serves good pizza! And they are also opened on Sundays! quite unusual for Norway
This Italian restaurant has a hidden terrace in the back, which is nice when it’s sunny! But preferable to book.
(Pssst: Don’t try their beetroot risotto.. the worst risotto I have ever tried)
29 locals recommend
Villani
9A SkostredetThis Italian restaurant has a hidden terrace in the back, which is nice when it’s sunny! But preferable to book.
(Pssst: Don’t try their beetroot risotto.. the worst risotto I have ever tried)
This (apparently) small restaurant has good reputation in Bergen! It is good to give it a try and see what’s on the menu (it changes very often).
59 locals recommend
Spisekroken
8 KlostergatenThis (apparently) small restaurant has good reputation in Bergen! It is good to give it a try and see what’s on the menu (it changes very often).
A pub with a Norwegian twist. Ask for sitting by the window !
13 locals recommend
Bjerck Restaurant & Bar
1A TorgallmenningenA pub with a Norwegian twist. Ask for sitting by the window !
Ok, it’s not a Norwegian typical food, but they have a buffet for about 250kr and it’s good and it’s nice and it’s central.. we like that!
Sabrura Sticks & Sushi - Galleriet
4 TorgallmenningenOk, it’s not a Norwegian typical food, but they have a buffet for about 250kr and it’s good and it’s nice and it’s central.. we like that!
They got their first Michelin Star in July 2022! I went to eat there before that, and it is very good indeed. Well deserved
93 locals recommend
Lysverket
9 Rasmus Meyers alléThey got their first Michelin Star in July 2022! I went to eat there before that, and it is very good indeed. Well deserved
Very classic Norwegian cuisine here, with some more modern choices 😌
I recommend !
61 locals recommend
Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 BryggenVery classic Norwegian cuisine here, with some more modern choices 😌
I recommend !
I like very much going there for a sandwich and a comforting slice of cake. They make the sandwiches on demand and with high quality products. I love it
35 locals recommend
Godt Brød Fløyen
19 VetrlidsallmenningenI like very much going there for a sandwich and a comforting slice of cake. They make the sandwiches on demand and with high quality products. I love it
This is the (only) 5 star hotel in Bergen to my knowledge. I like going there on a rainy Saturday afternoon for an afternoon tea ☺️. Also on sundays, they serve buffet for 450kr I think. It makes my breakfast AND lunch. Very generous
Opus XVI
16 VågsallmenningenThis is the (only) 5 star hotel in Bergen to my knowledge. I like going there on a rainy Saturday afternoon for an afternoon tea ☺️. Also on sundays, they serve buffet for 450kr I think. It makes my breakfast AND lunch. Very generous
I have to say, i don’t go often there, but when I go, I always ask myself why I don’t come here more often!
97 locals recommend
Ulriken 643
40 HaukelandsbakkenI have to say, i don’t go often there, but when I go, I always ask myself why I don’t come here more often!
City/town information
1h by train or 1h20 by car from Bergen, you will fall in love with this little town, with green mountains, rivers and lake. from there you can take a buss to go to Gudvangen, where a ferry depart to sail to Flåm
27 locals recommend
Vossevangen
1h by train or 1h20 by car from Bergen, you will fall in love with this little town, with green mountains, rivers and lake. from there you can take a buss to go to Gudvangen, where a ferry depart to sail to Flåm
i did the tour "norway in a nutshell" this winter, i really liked it!
voss - gudvangen, ferry to flåm in majestic fjords, then the famous flåmbanen train to mjølfjell, and back to bergen with the normal train..
count a whole day for it. book tours online or tourist information center
94 locals recommend
Flåm stasjon
i did the tour "norway in a nutshell" this winter, i really liked it!
voss - gudvangen, ferry to flåm in majestic fjords, then the famous flåmbanen train to mjølfjell, and back to bergen with the normal train..
count a whole day for it. book tours online or tourist information center
Traveler advice
Getting around
busses
there is a good network of busses in bergen and surroundings. download the app Skyss Reise to see the different lines and schedule. My house is 3mn walk from the bus stop called "Melkeplasse", line 19. it runs every 10 to 15mn.
i recommend you buy a 48h pass on the app Skyss billet, it is going to cost you less. i don't recommend to buy a ticket inside the bus, it's very expensive
Getting around
from and to the airport
City to or from airport, i recommend the tramway, or "bybane". it costs about 4€ only!
you also have flybussen
and of course taxi. i recommend the app JIP, which give you good prices.
otherwise you can jump into a taxi and ask for "fastpris", its about 500kr
from airport to my house, the fastest is a taxi, takes about 17mn. there is not much other easy transportation. tramway + bus would take around 1h20 ..
other solution is flybussen from airport to OASEN mall center (99kr/10€), and a taxi from there to my house
What to pack
must-have
no matter the season, always pack a good woolen jumper and a good rain jacket. that's all you must know!
Don't miss
Nordness sjøbad
this little pool is an absolute jewel. an old swimming pool, with tiny sauna by the fjord and for those who dares, a direct access (watched) to the sea
i LOVE that place really. winter and summer. try to go in the morning to avoid crowd, especially if it is a hot day
Don't miss
Sandviken
get lost in the tiny streets of sandviken. very old house, typical architecture. i love it
Don't miss
Nordness
get lost in the tiny streets of nordness. very old houses, typical architecture. i love it
Customs and culture
Kode museums
There are 4 KODE museums which will give you a little insight of Norwegian culture and artists. Check the internet website to know the current exhibitions
Don't miss
Sauna
In Møhlenpris, not far from the beach you can rent a sauna for 1h or more, and have a dip (or several!) in the fjord 😊. Check https://en.heitbergensauna.com/
Don't miss
Nordness swimming pool
A little jewel! Bring your swimsuit and go there early morning, so there will be less people. There is a open swimming pool, heated, a tiny sauna, and an access to the sea 💙.They’re also opened in the winter time ! And I swear it’s worth to go under the snow ❄️