Guidebook for Bergen
Sightseeing
Bryggen is one of Bergen's and Norway's main attractions. Bryggen was built after the great fire in 1702 and is included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries.
Bryggen has been ravaged by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced the whole of the city to ashes. The area was rebuilt on the foundations that had been there since the 12th century, which means that Bryggen is basically unchanged despite the passing centuries.
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
BryggenBryggen is one of Bergen's and Norway's main attractions. Bryggen was built after the great fire in 1702 and is included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries.
Bryggen has been ravaged by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced the whole of the city to ashes. The area was rebuilt on the foundations that had been there since the 12th century, which means that Bryggen is basically unchanged despite the passing centuries.
The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions and the only railway of its kind in the country.
Fløibanen runs from the centre of Bergen to the summit of Fløyen in 5-8 minutes, and the journey is an experience in itself. The journey starts at the lower station, in the heart of Bergen, about 150 m from Fisketorget – the fish market – and Bryggen wharf.
285 locals recommend
Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenThe Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions and the only railway of its kind in the country.
Fløibanen runs from the centre of Bergen to the summit of Fløyen in 5-8 minutes, and the journey is an experience in itself. The journey starts at the lower station, in the heart of Bergen, about 150 m from Fisketorget – the fish market – and Bryggen wharf.
A charming street with nice bars and restaurants, and the best ice cream shop in town.
25 locals recommend
Skostredet
SkostredetA charming street with nice bars and restaurants, and the best ice cream shop in town.
Bergen Tourist Information
3 StrandkaienThe tourist information in Bergen.
Shopping
Clothes, shoes and bags from world known brands and designers, to more local, nordic ones.
23 locals recommend
Lot333
18 Kong Oscars gateClothes, shoes and bags from world known brands and designers, to more local, nordic ones.
Cheese, jam, pasta, olive oils, vinegars and chocolate. In the upper price range.
17 locals recommend
Colonialen Fetevare
18 StrandgatenCheese, jam, pasta, olive oils, vinegars and chocolate. In the upper price range.
ÖY
Might be the most popular vintage store in Bergen, and it's a hang out for locals as well.
Are you curious about the seafood and would like to buy and prepare something yourself? Go to Lerøy, instead of The Fish Marked. The quality and the price is normally better at Lerøy.
If you have problems finding a good selection of grocieries in the supermarkeds and especially high end grocieries, Lerøy might also be your place.
10 locals recommend
Life
8 TorgallmenningenAre you curious about the seafood and would like to buy and prepare something yourself? Go to Lerøy, instead of The Fish Marked. The quality and the price is normally better at Lerøy.
If you have problems finding a good selection of grocieries in the supermarkeds and especially high end grocieries, Lerøy might also be your place.
Essentials
Joker Sandviken
13 Gjeble Pederssøns gate
Bunnpris Mulen
52 Øvre SandviksveienParks & Nature
At the foot of this mountain (more or less), you'll find the famous Fløybanen. A trip with Fløybanen to the top of Fløyen is one of the obligatory tourist things to do.
531 locals recommend
Fløyen
At the foot of this mountain (more or less), you'll find the famous Fløybanen. A trip with Fløybanen to the top of Fløyen is one of the obligatory tourist things to do.
Want to go for a walk? Try Fjellveien. You can walk Fjellveien more or less from the apartment to the city centre.
60 locals recommend
Fjellveien
FjellveienWant to go for a walk? Try Fjellveien. You can walk Fjellveien more or less from the apartment to the city centre.
The highest of the seven mountains. If you don't fancy a two - three hours hiking, you can take the cableway.
97 locals recommend
Ulriken 643
40 HaukelandsbakkenThe highest of the seven mountains. If you don't fancy a two - three hours hiking, you can take the cableway.
If you want a sweaty hiking trip, this is it! If you're on the top within 20 minutes, you'll be in better shape than an ordinary Norwegian viking.
215 locals recommend
Stoltzekleiven
StoltzekleivenIf you want a sweaty hiking trip, this is it! If you're on the top within 20 minutes, you'll be in better shape than an ordinary Norwegian viking.
Muséhagen
3 MuséplassenThe Botanical Garden in Bergen. Well worth a visit.
Arts & Culture
Grieghallen represents the top of the market in staging cultural activities, mainly classical music concerts and operas, but also other concerts and arrangements.
One of the world’s oldest orchestras, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, are often playing in Grieghallen. Edvard Grieg had a close relationship with the orchestra, serving as Artistic Director from 1880–82. Edward Gardner assumed his new position as Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in October 2015, and is recognized as one of the most talented conductors of his generation.
57 locals recommend
Grieg Hall
1 Edvard Griegs plassGrieghallen represents the top of the market in staging cultural activities, mainly classical music concerts and operas, but also other concerts and arrangements.
One of the world’s oldest orchestras, the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, are often playing in Grieghallen. Edvard Grieg had a close relationship with the orchestra, serving as Artistic Director from 1880–82. Edward Gardner assumed his new position as Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in October 2015, and is recognized as one of the most talented conductors of his generation.
KODE is one of Scandinavia’s largest museums for art, craft, design and music. The museums stewards almost 50,000 objects ranging from paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, videos, musical instruments, furniture and works of fine craft and design. These objects can be experienced in four museum buildings in Bergen city centre (KODE 1, 2, 3 and 4), and in the homes of the composers Ole Bull, Harald Sæverud and Edvard Grieg.
116 locals recommend
Kode 3
7 Rasmus Meyers alléKODE is one of Scandinavia’s largest museums for art, craft, design and music. The museums stewards almost 50,000 objects ranging from paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, videos, musical instruments, furniture and works of fine craft and design. These objects can be experienced in four museum buildings in Bergen city centre (KODE 1, 2, 3 and 4), and in the homes of the composers Ole Bull, Harald Sæverud and Edvard Grieg.
Saunas
Outdoor saunas have been more and more popular in Norway the last few years. This one is one of my two favourites in Bergen. The contrast between the cold water and the hot sauna (this is normally around 90 degrees), does something good for mind and body.
Laugaren
Outdoor saunas have been more and more popular in Norway the last few years. This one is one of my two favourites in Bergen. The contrast between the cold water and the hot sauna (this is normally around 90 degrees), does something good for mind and body.
City Sauna Bergen
Sauna and boat in one