Bergen guide

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Bergen guide

Sightseeing

One of the most popular places to visit during visit in Bergen. Mount Fløyen can be reach from city center of Bergen either with small cable car or 30 min walk one way. The best place in Bergen to see the sunset.
531 locals recommend
Fløyen
531 locals recommend
One of the most popular places to visit during visit in Bergen. Mount Fløyen can be reach from city center of Bergen either with small cable car or 30 min walk one way. The best place in Bergen to see the sunset.
An Unesco heritage - Bryggen is a biggest attraction in Bergen. This historical harbour district consist of 62 old wooden structure houses. Nowadays you can find here museums , galleries and old traditional norwegian restaurants.
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
Bryggen
548 locals recommend
An Unesco heritage - Bryggen is a biggest attraction in Bergen. This historical harbour district consist of 62 old wooden structure houses. Nowadays you can find here museums , galleries and old traditional norwegian restaurants.
Just 3 min walk from the apartment you can find a beautiful lake Svartediket surrounded by mountains from all sides. There is a 5 km path around the lake , or from this point you can also start your hike up mountains: Fløyen , Urliken and Rundemanen.
10 locals recommend
Svartediket
10 locals recommend
Just 3 min walk from the apartment you can find a beautiful lake Svartediket surrounded by mountains from all sides. There is a 5 km path around the lake , or from this point you can also start your hike up mountains: Fløyen , Urliken and Rundemanen.
The highest mountain in Bergen which you can reach with cable car. Urliken gives you a spectacular panorama over whole city. Tickets can be book online or at the cash register.
387 locals recommend
Ulriken
387 locals recommend
The highest mountain in Bergen which you can reach with cable car. Urliken gives you a spectacular panorama over whole city. Tickets can be book online or at the cash register.
Bergen Harbor is an international seaport located in the centre of Bergen. From here you can take a cruise boat to visit the nearby fjords and cities.
Bergen Harbor
Bergen Harbor is an international seaport located in the centre of Bergen. From here you can take a cruise boat to visit the nearby fjords and cities.
A swimming and sunbathing area, just 15 min bus drive from the city center. Here you can find a free swimming pool, many grill areas and trampolines to the sea.
16 locals recommend
Helleneset
45 Hellebakken
16 locals recommend
A swimming and sunbathing area, just 15 min bus drive from the city center. Here you can find a free swimming pool, many grill areas and trampolines to the sea.
An old wooden church from 1150.
92 locals recommend
Fantoft Stave Church
38 Fantoftvegen
92 locals recommend
An old wooden church from 1150.

Places to visit

4 weeks before Christmas at the Festplassen , Bergen city organize a big Christmas market with many attractions like concerts, activities for kids and adults.
Julemarked Byparken
Christies gate
4 weeks before Christmas at the Festplassen , Bergen city organize a big Christmas market with many attractions like concerts, activities for kids and adults.
Bergen aquarium located in the city center is one of the biggest tourists attractions.
368 locals recommend
Bergen Aquarium - The National Aquarium
4 Nordnesbakken
368 locals recommend
Bergen aquarium located in the city center is one of the biggest tourists attractions.
Open-air museum with historic wooden buildings, actors in costume & theatrical performances.
135 locals recommend
Gamle Bergen Museum - Bergen City Museum
4 Nyhavnsveien
135 locals recommend
Open-air museum with historic wooden buildings, actors in costume & theatrical performances.

Food recommendations

From May until late September in a city center of Bergen you can visit a famous fish market with a big selection of fresh fish and sea food.
103 locals recommend
Fishmarket in Bergen
5 Torget
103 locals recommend
From May until late September in a city center of Bergen you can visit a famous fish market with a big selection of fresh fish and sea food.
Restaurant located in the heart of the city center with a beautiful view over Bergen harbour.
Bryggeriet Restaurant
2 Torget
Restaurant located in the heart of the city center with a beautiful view over Bergen harbour.
One of the oldest seafood restaurants located in Bryggen
61 locals recommend
Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 Bryggen
61 locals recommend
One of the oldest seafood restaurants located in Bryggen
Famous simple traditional Norwegian food. . A beloved place where the fishcakes are the speciality and perhaps the best ones in the country.
39 locals recommend
Søstrene Hagelin
3 Strandgaten
39 locals recommend
Famous simple traditional Norwegian food. . A beloved place where the fishcakes are the speciality and perhaps the best ones in the country.
Sumo is a nice restaurant which is serving a fusion Asian food. Fresh Norwegian fish make this place the best one to try sushi in town.
49 locals recommend
Sumo Restaurant Bergen Sentrum
3 Vestre Torggaten
49 locals recommend
Sumo is a nice restaurant which is serving a fusion Asian food. Fresh Norwegian fish make this place the best one to try sushi in town.
A charming coffee and bakery place offering variety of home made pastries. Perfect For breakfast or lunch.
8 locals recommend
Solros Kafe and Bakery
31 Marken
8 locals recommend
A charming coffee and bakery place offering variety of home made pastries. Perfect For breakfast or lunch.
A perfect spot for a quick lunch break. Nr. 1 on tripadvisor , definitely worth the visit. Serving variety of soups , salads and vegan cakes.
9 locals recommend
Daily pot
21 Vaskerelven
9 locals recommend
A perfect spot for a quick lunch break. Nr. 1 on tripadvisor , definitely worth the visit. Serving variety of soups , salads and vegan cakes.

Area

Bergen itself is a best place to explore by foot. In the small streets around you can find a beautiful, colourful, small houses which are so unique for this place. Surrounded by 7 mountains from both sides gives an adventurous travellers opportunity to find new hiking areas every day. Bergen is often called a " gate to the fjords"- from here you can catch a ferry and explore beautiful fjords and small cities. History lovers will also not be dissapointed - old norwegian houses, churches and museums can tell you a lot about Bergens past. This charming city is a perfect place for holiday all year long.
80 locals recommend
Bergen
80 locals recommend
Bergen itself is a best place to explore by foot. In the small streets around you can find a beautiful, colourful, small houses which are so unique for this place. Surrounded by 7 mountains from both sides gives an adventurous travellers opportunity to find new hiking areas every day. Bergen is often called a " gate to the fjords"- from here you can catch a ferry and explore beautiful fjords and small cities. History lovers will also not be dissapointed - old norwegian houses, churches and museums can tell you a lot about Bergens past. This charming city is a perfect place for holiday all year long.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Bergen pass

We would strongly recommend our guests to buy a Bergen card which can by valid from 24h up to 96h. Bergen Card provide a free entry or discounted admission to museums and attractions, events or sightseeing tours. You also get great discounts on restaurants and parking and you can travel for free on busses in Bergen and the region. Also the Bergen bybane rail between Bergen airport and the city center is covered.