Guidebook for Bergen

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Guidebook for Bergen

Food Scene

Great sushi place, also offers take-away
33 locals recommend
Sumo Solheimsviken
39 Damsgårdsveien
33 locals recommend
Great sushi place, also offers take-away
The snackbar has longer opening hours than the restaurant, and has a very nice venue if you just want to grab a drink just near the the apartment.
146 locals recommend
Bien Restaurant
30 Fjøsangerveien
146 locals recommend
The snackbar has longer opening hours than the restaurant, and has a very nice venue if you just want to grab a drink just near the the apartment.
Based on local food culture and good basic ingredients, they create flavorful dishes with inspiration from France, Italy and Spain in an easy and casual manner.
47 locals recommend
Prego Cafè og Restaurant
32 Fjøsangerveien
47 locals recommend
Based on local food culture and good basic ingredients, they create flavorful dishes with inspiration from France, Italy and Spain in an easy and casual manner.
Nice family restaurant with pizza, pasta, burgers and more. They also offers take-away.
20 locals recommend
Peppes Pizza - Danmarkskrysset
30B Fjøsangerveien
20 locals recommend
Nice family restaurant with pizza, pasta, burgers and more. They also offers take-away.
Pizza place, mainly for take-away
20 locals recommend
Pizzabakeren Solheimsviken
58 Damsgårdsveien
20 locals recommend
Pizza place, mainly for take-away
Small and cozy restaurant with good food and great atmosphere. The food is inspired by Peruvian dishes and the menu includes great dishes such as Ceviche and Tiradito.
16 locals recommend
Munken Bistro
20 Kaigaten
16 locals recommend
Small and cozy restaurant with good food and great atmosphere. The food is inspired by Peruvian dishes and the menu includes great dishes such as Ceviche and Tiradito.
The best Burger in Bergen! They also have a venue at Vaskerelvsmuget 7, "Inside Live & Rock cafe."
15 locals recommend
Inside Fløien Rock cafe
2 Sparebanksgaten
15 locals recommend
The best Burger in Bergen! They also have a venue at Vaskerelvsmuget 7, "Inside Live & Rock cafe."
At Zupperia you get Asian flavors in combination with traditional Norwegian and European flavors, including small touches of Mexican dishes. They have a large and thrilling menu.
39 locals recommend
Zupperia
12 Vaskerelven
39 locals recommend
At Zupperia you get Asian flavors in combination with traditional Norwegian and European flavors, including small touches of Mexican dishes. They have a large and thrilling menu.
From the café on the waterfront you can enjoy breathtaking views of the bay - nice framed by the city's mountains. You can buy breakfast and lunch every weekday, where they serve tempting sandwiches, pastry, yoghurt, muesli and other greasy food.
23 locals recommend
Colonialen Kranen
9B Solheimsgaten
23 locals recommend
From the café on the waterfront you can enjoy breathtaking views of the bay - nice framed by the city's mountains. You can buy breakfast and lunch every weekday, where they serve tempting sandwiches, pastry, yoghurt, muesli and other greasy food.
If you just want som quick take-away, this restaurant is located in the same street as the apartment, only a 1 minute walk.
7 locals recommend
China Moon
22 Michael Krohns gate
7 locals recommend
If you just want som quick take-away, this restaurant is located in the same street as the apartment, only a 1 minute walk.
Best springrolls ever! And also a lot of other great vietnamiese dishes.
9 locals recommend
Zen Cafe
26 Strømgaten
9 locals recommend
Best springrolls ever! And also a lot of other great vietnamiese dishes.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene is a traditional local restaurant with characteristic surroundings. The establishment has an extensive and varied menu offering a wide choice of fish and game dishes based on Norwegian traditions.
61 locals recommend
Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 Bryggen
61 locals recommend
Bryggeloftet & Stuene is a traditional local restaurant with characteristic surroundings. The establishment has an extensive and varied menu offering a wide choice of fish and game dishes based on Norwegian traditions.
Just outside the City of Bergen, you will find one of the most exotic attractions in the whole of Western Norway’s archipelago. Cornelius is one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries and passing boats and ships.
56 locals recommend
Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant
14 Katlavika
56 locals recommend
Just outside the City of Bergen, you will find one of the most exotic attractions in the whole of Western Norway’s archipelago. Cornelius is one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries and passing boats and ships.

Drinks & Nightlife

Whiskey Bar
25 locals recommend
The Tasting Room
8 Engen
25 locals recommend
Whiskey Bar
Really good drinks
122 locals recommend
No Stress
11 Hollendergaten
122 locals recommend
Really good drinks
Offers shuffleboard
15 locals recommend
BarKollektiv
4 Vetrlidsallmenningen
15 locals recommend
Offers shuffleboard
Has a great selection of different types of beer, and also good wine.
61 locals recommend
Henrik Ibsen Statue
61 locals recommend
Has a great selection of different types of beer, and also good wine.
Ping Pong tables earlier in the evening and good drinks.
69 locals recommend
Vaskeriet
4 Magnus Barfots gate
69 locals recommend
Ping Pong tables earlier in the evening and good drinks.
Pool and shuffleboard place which also serves alcohol.
10 locals recommend
King Oscar
8 Tverrgaten
10 locals recommend
Pool and shuffleboard place which also serves alcohol.
Zachariasbryggen in Bergen is a restaurant complex with a multitude of restaurants and bars in a wonderful setting in the middle of Bergen city. All restaurants at Zachariasbryggen have outdoor seating, and on the roof you can enjoy good food and drinks with a panoramic view of the harbor. In the evenings there are several different bars and clubs to choose from at Zachariasbryggen's premises.
39 locals recommend
Zachariasbryggen
2 Torget
39 locals recommend
Zachariasbryggen in Bergen is a restaurant complex with a multitude of restaurants and bars in a wonderful setting in the middle of Bergen city. All restaurants at Zachariasbryggen have outdoor seating, and on the roof you can enjoy good food and drinks with a panoramic view of the harbor. In the evenings there are several different bars and clubs to choose from at Zachariasbryggen's premises.
This nightclub offers a two-club at their premises: Metro, which provides a unique club experience within the commercial aspect. SOHO, which gives you an opportunity to retire to their lounge couches for a more relaxed atmosphere and a music genre where they are moving more towards a mix of RnB, Soul and House.
6 locals recommend
Metro Nightclub
4 Nedre Ole Bulls plass
6 locals recommend
This nightclub offers a two-club at their premises: Metro, which provides a unique club experience within the commercial aspect. SOHO, which gives you an opportunity to retire to their lounge couches for a more relaxed atmosphere and a music genre where they are moving more towards a mix of RnB, Soul and House.

Parks & Nature

Great trail for nice walks, jogging or walking your dog in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
26 locals recommend
Løvstien
Løvstien
26 locals recommend
Great trail for nice walks, jogging or walking your dog in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
One of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. You will get a beautiful view on the top.
139 locals recommend
Løvstakken
139 locals recommend
One of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. You will get a beautiful view on the top.
One of Bergen's most beautiful parks, right in the middle of Bergen.
151 locals recommend
Nygårdsparken kindergarten
44 Thormøhlens Gate
151 locals recommend
One of Bergen's most beautiful parks, right in the middle of Bergen.
There are several nice trails up to the top, or you can take "Fløybanen" (cable car) to the top. Here you will get a beatiful over Bergen and you can also grab something to eat at the top.
531 locals recommend
Fløyen
531 locals recommend
There are several nice trails up to the top, or you can take "Fløybanen" (cable car) to the top. Here you will get a beatiful over Bergen and you can also grab something to eat at the top.
It is really nice to take a walk around the lake. It is a popular jogging route in Bergen.
24 locals recommend
Store Lungegårdsvannet
24 locals recommend
It is really nice to take a walk around the lake. It is a popular jogging route in Bergen.
The tallest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. There are nice hiking trails up to the top, or you can take the cable car to the top. From the lookout plateau you have a view that stretches for miles over Bergen and its surroundings with sea, islands, fjords and mountains. There is also a cafe and restaurant on the top.
387 locals recommend
Ulriken
387 locals recommend
The tallest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. There are nice hiking trails up to the top, or you can take the cable car to the top. From the lookout plateau you have a view that stretches for miles over Bergen and its surroundings with sea, islands, fjords and mountains. There is also a cafe and restaurant on the top.
"Fjellveien" is one of the most famous trails in Bergen. Here you can have a nice walk in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
60 locals recommend
Fjellveien
Fjellveien
60 locals recommend
"Fjellveien" is one of the most famous trails in Bergen. Here you can have a nice walk in beautiful, scenic surroundings.

Arts & Culture

The Hanseatic Museum is situated centrally on Bryggen in Bergen. The museum shows how the German merchants from The Hanseatic League lived and worked. From 1350 to 1750 these merchants traded stockfish and grains from their office in Bergen. Walking for five minutes to the other side of Bryggen, you will find Schøtstuene next to St. Mary’s Church. These rooms were assembly halls for the Hanseatic merchants during winter time.
70 locals recommend
Det Hanseatiske Museum og Schoetstuene
1a Finnegården
70 locals recommend
The Hanseatic Museum is situated centrally on Bryggen in Bergen. The museum shows how the German merchants from The Hanseatic League lived and worked. From 1350 to 1750 these merchants traded stockfish and grains from their office in Bergen. Walking for five minutes to the other side of Bryggen, you will find Schøtstuene next to St. Mary’s Church. These rooms were assembly halls for the Hanseatic merchants during winter time.
KODE Art Museums of Bergen has a unique combination of art museums and composers’ homes, of contemporary art, historical objects, concerts and parklands. 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.
117 locals recommend
Kode 3
7 Rasmus Meyers allé
117 locals recommend
KODE Art Museums of Bergen has a unique combination of art museums and composers’ homes, of contemporary art, historical objects, concerts and parklands. 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.
"Den Nationale Scene" is the largest theatre in Bergen and is one of the three national theater institutions in Norway. It is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway.
82 locals recommend
The National Stage, Bergen
1 Engen
82 locals recommend
"Den Nationale Scene" is the largest theatre in Bergen and is one of the three national theater institutions in Norway. It is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway.

Entertainment & Activities

Cinema
147 locals recommend
Bergen Kino
3 Neumanns gate
147 locals recommend
Cinema
At Bergen Aquarium, children and adults alike can see, touch, read about and follow the animals and aquarium keepers at close range. You can watch shows and feedings, and see how fish and animals act when in their element.
368 locals recommend
Bergen Aquarium - The National Aquarium
4 Nordnesbakken
368 locals recommend
At Bergen Aquarium, children and adults alike can see, touch, read about and follow the animals and aquarium keepers at close range. You can watch shows and feedings, and see how fish and animals act when in their element.
VilVite is a popular science adventure center. Here you can have fun while learning about science. Much interactive fun and activities for children and adults.
113 locals recommend
VilVite - Bergen Science Center
51 Thormøhlens Gate
113 locals recommend
VilVite is a popular science adventure center. Here you can have fun while learning about science. Much interactive fun and activities for children and adults.
There are several activities suitable for both children and adults. Here are both "Vannkanten" water park and "Bowling1 Vestkanten", and also "Iskanten" ice rink where you can ice-skate or play curling. It is only a 15 minute bus ride from the city center to get there. Bus numbers 5 and 6 drives frequently from "Olav Kyrre Gate C" to "Loddefjord Terminal B". To get back home, you take the same busses from "Loddefjord Terminal A" to "Festplassen J".
48 locals recommend
Vestkanten Storsenter
2 Loddefjordveien
48 locals recommend
There are several activities suitable for both children and adults. Here are both "Vannkanten" water park and "Bowling1 Vestkanten", and also "Iskanten" ice rink where you can ice-skate or play curling. It is only a 15 minute bus ride from the city center to get there. Bus numbers 5 and 6 drives frequently from "Olav Kyrre Gate C" to "Loddefjord Terminal B". To get back home, you take the same busses from "Loddefjord Terminal A" to "Festplassen J".
Stand-up shows, bar and nightclub.
29 locals recommend
Ricks AS
10 Veiten
29 locals recommend
Stand-up shows, bar and nightclub.
Escape Bryggen is a fun real-life adventure game for 2-6 players. The goal is simple - escape from the locked room in 60 minutes using only your mind, logic, creativity and teamwork.
22 locals recommend
Escape Bryggen
35 Bryggen
22 locals recommend
Escape Bryggen is a fun real-life adventure game for 2-6 players. The goal is simple - escape from the locked room in 60 minutes using only your mind, logic, creativity and teamwork.
With a view to Ulriken, Løvstakken and Rundemannen you now have the opportunity to visit the west coast's largest climbing park. Withing a short distance from the city center, you can experience an exciting and active day in the treetops with family and friends. The park is located in picturesque surroundings. The trails are nestled in the trees with zip lines and exciting obstacles. They have challenges for all ages and you get to push your boundaries if you dare and want to. This is the perfect family activity. Experience an active and fun day, full of excitement and activity for both children and adults. Those who do not want to climb can experience the park for free from ground level. When hunger strikes, you can enjoy a light meal or a delicious dinner in their restaurant.
22 locals recommend
Hoyt & Lavt Bergen
141 Osvegen
22 locals recommend
With a view to Ulriken, Løvstakken and Rundemannen you now have the opportunity to visit the west coast's largest climbing park. Withing a short distance from the city center, you can experience an exciting and active day in the treetops with family and friends. The park is located in picturesque surroundings. The trails are nestled in the trees with zip lines and exciting obstacles. They have challenges for all ages and you get to push your boundaries if you dare and want to. This is the perfect family activity. Experience an active and fun day, full of excitement and activity for both children and adults. Those who do not want to climb can experience the park for free from ground level. When hunger strikes, you can enjoy a light meal or a delicious dinner in their restaurant.

Shopping

"Bergen Storsenter" is a shopping center in Bergen. Here is the entrance to a public bus station and a large public parking garage across three planes. The bus station, which also has a stop for "Bybanen" (rail vehicle), serves as the city's transit center.
90 locals recommend
Bergen Storsenter
8 Strømgaten
90 locals recommend
"Bergen Storsenter" is a shopping center in Bergen. Here is the entrance to a public bus station and a large public parking garage across three planes. The bus station, which also has a stop for "Bybanen" (rail vehicle), serves as the city's transit center.
"Galleriet" is considered as one of Norway's finest shopping malls and is located on Torgalmenningen in Bergen. As it is Bergen's biggest center you can find the latest and most updated store concepts - with a span of the largest and well-known brands, to unique products you cannot find elsewhere.
156 locals recommend
Galleriet
8 Torgallmenningen
156 locals recommend
"Galleriet" is considered as one of Norway's finest shopping malls and is located on Torgalmenningen in Bergen. As it is Bergen's biggest center you can find the latest and most updated store concepts - with a span of the largest and well-known brands, to unique products you cannot find elsewhere.
Sundt Motehus is only fashion; five floors with clothes, shoes and accessories for the entire family.
18 locals recommend
SUNDT
14 Torgallmenningen
18 locals recommend
Sundt Motehus is only fashion; five floors with clothes, shoes and accessories for the entire family.
Norway's oldest shopping center was established in 1852 and is located in Bergen's fashionable shopping street "Strandgaten".
31 locals recommend
Kløverhuset
13-15 Strandgaten
31 locals recommend
Norway's oldest shopping center was established in 1852 and is located in Bergen's fashionable shopping street "Strandgaten".

Sightseeing

"Fløibanen" is the experience that no visitor to Bergen can go without. It is one of Norway's most famous attractions, and you will find the center of Bergen
285 locals recommend
Fløibanen
23A Vetrlidsallmenningen
285 locals recommend
"Fløibanen" is the experience that no visitor to Bergen can go without. It is one of Norway's most famous attractions, and you will find the center of Bergen
Festplassen is the recreation area next to "Lille Lungegårdsvann" (lake). It is used for the May 17th celebration (since 1929), fun fairs, amusement parks, feast day and festivals.
37 locals recommend
Festplassen
37 locals recommend
Festplassen is the recreation area next to "Lille Lungegårdsvann" (lake). It is used for the May 17th celebration (since 1929), fun fairs, amusement parks, feast day and festivals.
"Fisketorget" in Bergen is one of Norway's best known and most famous outdoor markets. It sells seafood, fruits and vegetables. Ever since the 1200s the iconic fish market has been a meeting spot for locals and visitors.
93 locals recommend
Fisketorget
3 Strandkaien
93 locals recommend
"Fisketorget" in Bergen is one of Norway's best known and most famous outdoor markets. It sells seafood, fruits and vegetables. Ever since the 1200s the iconic fish market has been a meeting spot for locals and visitors.
This is one of the oldest and best preserved fortresses in Norway. It was a royal residence and administrative center at the time when Bergen was the capital of Norway. The fortress contains buildings dating as far back as the 1240s, as well as later constructions built as recently as World War II.
80 locals recommend
Bergenhus Fortress
80 locals recommend
This is one of the oldest and best preserved fortresses in Norway. It was a royal residence and administrative center at the time when Bergen was the capital of Norway. The fortress contains buildings dating as far back as the 1240s, as well as later constructions built as recently as World War II.
Torgallmenningen is the main street of Bergen and is one of the city's main social meeting places.
69 locals recommend
Torgallmenningen
Torgallmenningen
69 locals recommend
Torgallmenningen is the main street of Bergen and is one of the city's main social meeting places.
"Bryggen" is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites.
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
Bryggen
548 locals recommend
"Bryggen" is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites.