Sightseeing
Heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites since 1979. Today, Bryggen houses museums, shops, restaurants and pubs.
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
BryggenHeritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites since 1979. Today, Bryggen houses museums, shops, restaurants and pubs.
The Bryggens museum is an excellent museum for learning about the past of Bergen.
65 locals recommend
Bryggens Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen
3 DreggsallmenningenThe Bryggens museum is an excellent museum for learning about the past of Bergen.
The Fløibanen funicular take you to a stunning view over Bergen. Round trip will cost you 150kr~15 euro.
285 locals recommend
Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenThe Fløibanen funicular take you to a stunning view over Bergen. Round trip will cost you 150kr~15 euro.
Ulriken is the highest of the Seven Mountains (Norwegian: De syv fjell) that surround the city of Bergen, Norway. It has a height of 643 metres (2,110 ft) above sea level. There are 4 ways to get from Bergen to Ulriken by bus, tram, taxi or foot.
When you get there you can either hike all the way to the top or take the cable car. Hiking mount Ulriken is perfect. Spectacular views and beautilful terrain whether you take a short 10 minute hike or venture out on a full day hike. It is also popular to walk from Mount Ulriken to Fløyen across "Vidden". The tour takes about 5 hours.
387 locals recommend
Ulriken
Ulriken is the highest of the Seven Mountains (Norwegian: De syv fjell) that surround the city of Bergen, Norway. It has a height of 643 metres (2,110 ft) above sea level. There are 4 ways to get from Bergen to Ulriken by bus, tram, taxi or foot.
When you get there you can either hike all the way to the top or take the cable car. Hiking mount Ulriken is perfect. Spectacular views and beautilful terrain whether you take a short 10 minute hike or venture out on a full day hike. It is also popular to walk from Mount Ulriken to Fløyen across "Vidden". The tour takes about 5 hours.
is a characteristic octagonal lake with a fountain located centrally in Bergen's cityscape. The water is 600 meters in circumference, and is not originally an artificial lake.
26 locals recommend
Lille Lungegaardsvannet
is a characteristic octagonal lake with a fountain located centrally in Bergen's cityscape. The water is 600 meters in circumference, and is not originally an artificial lake.
KODE Art Museums and Composer Homes is one of the largest museums for art, craft, design and music in the Nordic countries.
116 locals recommend
West Norway Museum of Decorative Art
9 Nordahl Bruns gateKODE Art Museums and Composer Homes is one of the largest museums for art, craft, design and music in the Nordic countries.
Matkultur
The Fish Market in Bergen has existed since the 1200s and has since then been one of the most important places for trade between fishermen.
You can find fresh fish and seafood, local farm food like fruit, berries and vegetables. There are also several restaurants serving a large selection of seafood. The indoor Fish Market is open all year and the outdoor Fish Market is open from the 1st of May and during the summer.
103 locals recommend
Fishmarket in Bergen
5 TorgetThe Fish Market in Bergen has existed since the 1200s and has since then been one of the most important places for trade between fishermen.
You can find fresh fish and seafood, local farm food like fruit, berries and vegetables. There are also several restaurants serving a large selection of seafood. The indoor Fish Market is open all year and the outdoor Fish Market is open from the 1st of May and during the summer.
Affordable and good food. One of my go-to places to eat out on a budget.
59 locals recommend
Kafé Spesial
13 Christies gateAffordable and good food. One of my go-to places to eat out on a budget.
Baran Cafe
21 Sigurds gateKurdish restaurant with a wide selection of tasty barbecue dishes
Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre FjellsmauetThe place in Bergen where you get really good coffee.
The place in Bergen where you get really good coffee and you enjoy at same time the beauty of the university garden of Bergen
30 locals recommend
Godt Brød Christie Café
3 MuséplassenThe place in Bergen where you get really good coffee and you enjoy at same time the beauty of the university garden of Bergen
Traveler advice
Getting around
https://www.skyss.no/en/
Skyss is public transport of light rail and bus in Bergen. The light rail goes from the airport to downtown and it takes 45 minutes. The ticket price is 40kr~4 euro
Useful phrases
Tusen Takk
Literally means “a thousand thanks” and sounds a bit more friendly and grateful than just “takk”.