Guidebook for Bergen
Food Scene
Favourite neighbourhood spot. Great food and ambiance. Plenty of locals of all walks of life. The patio is fantastic in the warmer half of the year.
75 locals recommend
Dr. Wiesener
17A Nye SandviksveienFavourite neighbourhood spot. Great food and ambiance. Plenty of locals of all walks of life. The patio is fantastic in the warmer half of the year.
People travel far just to go to this unique hotdog-stand. A classic! Why not try the grilled raindeer-dog with lingonberry jam. My favourite? The San Francisco, Krakauer, Jagdwurst, Chorizo...
18 locals recommend
Trekroneren
1 Kong Oscars gatePeople travel far just to go to this unique hotdog-stand. A classic! Why not try the grilled raindeer-dog with lingonberry jam. My favourite? The San Francisco, Krakauer, Jagdwurst, Chorizo...
Pricey but great seafood restaurant. DJs play from late in the evenings.
93 locals recommend
Lysverket
9 Rasmus Meyers alléPricey but great seafood restaurant. DJs play from late in the evenings.
Art Deco Cafe in one of the museums along Lille Lungegårdsvann (the small lake in the center). Nice food and house parties on the weekends.
50 locals recommend
Landmark Kafe
5 Rasmus Meyers alléArt Deco Cafe in one of the museums along Lille Lungegårdsvann (the small lake in the center). Nice food and house parties on the weekends.
Legendary outlet of healthy fast food. Best "Bergen Fish Soup" and fishcakes. Try the heart shaped ones. Everybody goes here. Reasonable prices.
39 locals recommend
Søstrene Hagelin
3 StrandgatenLegendary outlet of healthy fast food. Best "Bergen Fish Soup" and fishcakes. Try the heart shaped ones. Everybody goes here. Reasonable prices.
80-year old Randi has been making traditional Norwegian food for generations. Resenting how people cook at home today, she takes no shortcuts in her kitchen. An institution.
Bjellands kjøkken Randi Bjelland
201 Strandgaten80-year old Randi has been making traditional Norwegian food for generations. Resenting how people cook at home today, she takes no shortcuts in her kitchen. An institution.
Everything Else
All busses heading to or crossing town passes here. Save some time and jump on either one.
9 locals recommend
Skutevikstorget
SkutevikstorgetAll busses heading to or crossing town passes here. Save some time and jump on either one.
Sightseeing
Old fortress. Tourist attraction and nice lookout point overseeing Sandviken, and Vågen. Since it's already on your way to Bryggen why not sneak a peak.
9 locals recommend
Sverresborg
Old fortress. Tourist attraction and nice lookout point overseeing Sandviken, and Vågen. Since it's already on your way to Bryggen why not sneak a peak.
Great lookout point over Bergen center. Why not continue up Fløyen, or take the stairs down to the center.
9 locals recommend
Skansen
Great lookout point over Bergen center. Why not continue up Fløyen, or take the stairs down to the center.
You know, old Bryggen. If not, take a walk through. It is what it is.
From here you can also catch the Airport Buss.
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
BryggenYou know, old Bryggen. If not, take a walk through. It is what it is.
From here you can also catch the Airport Buss.
If you can see the restaurant on the top of Fløyen from town it's worth a trip. Feeling fit? Buy a one way ticket and walk down. Recommended.
285 locals recommend
Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenIf you can see the restaurant on the top of Fløyen from town it's worth a trip. Feeling fit? Buy a one way ticket and walk down. Recommended.
Shopping
If you're buying stockfish or any type of fresh fish, ignore the fish market and head over here. Also serves some great fast food. The best Fish & Chips I've had. Eat it immediately!
10 locals recommend
Strandkaien
StrandkaienIf you're buying stockfish or any type of fresh fish, ignore the fish market and head over here. Also serves some great fast food. The best Fish & Chips I've had. Eat it immediately!
Drinks & Nightlife
Typical pub. As the name implies, "People and Thieves, expect a mixed crowd, young and old. Good music. Nice selection of local craft brew. DJs on the weekends from 22-ish.
45 locals recommend
Folk & Røvere
4 SparebanksgatenTypical pub. As the name implies, "People and Thieves, expect a mixed crowd, young and old. Good music. Nice selection of local craft brew. DJs on the weekends from 22-ish.
Essentials
Sandviken grocery AS
15 EkregatenOpen grocery store on Sundays!
KIWI Birkebeiner Center
9 Nye SandviksveienCheapest grocery store close by.
Nicest grocery store in the area. Costlier but has a decent selection of fresh fish, produce and meats. They also have an in-store post office. You can find the closest pharmacy on the corner.
88 locals recommend
MENY Støletorget
15 StølegatenNicest grocery store in the area. Costlier but has a decent selection of fresh fish, produce and meats. They also have an in-store post office. You can find the closest pharmacy on the corner.