Cities

Bergen

As a European City of Culture, World Heritage City and UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Bergen offers world-class experiences and culture.

Strolling around the old streets and alleyways is an adventure in itself. People have lived and worked in these streets of small higgledy-piggledy wooden houses for hundreds of years.

Wander around the Fish Market and experience the throngs of people. Visit Bergen Aquarium and see the fish, penguins and seals. Wander along Bryggen wharf, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and on to the old fortress of Bergenhus. Stop by one of the many museums and galleries. Fløyen, Ulriken and the other mountains that surround Bergen aren’t far from the city centre, and you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, fjord and sea from these mountains.

Bergen is not all that big in a European context, but the city has a very diverse entertainment scene with lots of great festivals, concerts and shows. The city also has a flourishing food scene with several internationally recognised restaurants and a culinary community of creative chefs who enjoy preserving, developing and communicating local food culture and gastronomy, and who exquisitely combine ingredients, season and creativity.

What to see and do in Bergen

Troldhaugen: Edvard Griegs hjem

Culture

Troldhaugen Home of composer Edvard Grieg

Bergen

Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg for 22 years. He composed many of his best-known works in the little garden hut.

Ulriksbanen

Sightseeing

Ulriken643 (Ulriken Cable car)

Bergen

The new Ulriken Cable Car takes you up to the highest of Bergen's 7 mountains with Norway's largest gondolas.

Kodes kunstmuseer befinner seg midt i Bergen sentrum.

Culture

KODE – Art Museums and Composer Homes

Bergen

Experience masterpieces from Norwegian art history by Edvard Munch, Harriet Backer, Nikolai Astrup, and J. C. Dahl, and explore exciting new exhibitions.

Outdoor activities and nature

Hike up Mount Løvstakken - one of Bergens seven mountains

Bergen

Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view from the top of Løvstakken. Only 10 minutes by bus from the city center to the start of the hike.

Høyt under taket Kokstad

Adventure parks and animals

Høyt under taket Kokstad

Bergen

At Høyt Under Taket everyone is invited to climb, without any requirements when it comes to experience. Choose between easy and hard routes or bouldering.

Øvre-Eide Gård

Outdoor activities and nature

Exclusive guided mountain hike from Fløyen to Øvre-Eide Farm including lunch

Bergen

Hike from Fløyen to the historic Øvre-Eide farm with your own personal and experienced guide. The tour ends with lunch in beautiful surroundings at the farm.

Fasade

Shopping

SCABAL

Bergen

Scabal Ladies & Gentlemen is an exclusive clothing store that has been a cornerstone of Bergen since 1982. The store offers quality and sophisticated fashion.

Rush trampolinepark Bergen

Adventure parks and animals

Rush trampoline park Bergen

Bergen

Welcome to an exhilarating trampoline wonderland, featuring trampolines on both walls and floors!

Full pack fjord tour from Bergen

Outdoor activities and nature

Full Pack Fjord Tour from Bergen

Bergen

Explore some of the most breathtaking landscape in Fjord Norway. Train Bergen - Myrdal, mountain biking, fjord safari on the Nærøyfjord, and river rafting.

Standard extra fjord tour fra Bergen

Outdoor activities and nature

Standard Extra Fjord Tour from Bergen

Bergen

Beautiful roundtrip starting with the train from Bergen. Highlights are biking from Myrdal to Flåm, fjord safari on the Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen,.and kayak on the Aurlandsfjord.

Bergens Tekniske Museum

Culture

Bergens Tekniske Museum

Bergen

The Bergen Technical Museum is a transportation-themed museum. We focus on transportation and communication after the technical industrial revolution.

Fangene på fortet

Adventure parks and animals

Fangene på fortet Bergen

Bergen

Gather family and friends for a truly special team competition. The team that solves the most of our 35 unique rooms within their booked time wins!

How to get here

Travelling to Bergen is always easy, however you choose to travel, whether by air, sea, rail or road. There are many options when planning your journey to Bergen.

Travelling to and around the Bergen Region

Eat and sleep in Bergen

  • Lysverket, sentralt ved Lille Lungegaardsvann

    Food and drink

    Lysverket

    Bergen

    Michelin star restaurant Lysverket offers modern Nordic food with seafood from Western Norway as well as seasonal meat and vegetarian dishes.

  • BARE by Chef PAK

    Food and drink

    BARE by PAK

    Bergen

    Nordic and Japanese ingredients combined with techniques from the Japanese kitchen.

  • Hotel Norge by Scandic - lobby

    Accommodation

    Hotel Norge by Scandic

    Bergen

    Hotel Norge first opened its doors in 1885 and since then has become iconic and one of Bergen's most prominent hotels.

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