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What to See in Bergen
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Bergenhus Fortress
This is the medieval fortress built in the 13th century at the mouth of Bergen’s bay.
This is the medieval fortress built in the 13th century at the mouth of Bergen’s bay.
Market Square
At the heart of the city, this is Bergen's lively spot with its daily morning fish market.
At the heart of the city, this is Bergen's lively spot with its daily morning fish market.
Bryggen District
This is the most famous district in Bergen, known for its colorful old wooden houses built along the waterfront. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This is the most famous district in Bergen, known for its colorful old wooden houses built along the waterfront. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fantoft Stave Church
This is a "stave church" located in Fantoft, on the southern outskirts of Bergen. Originally built in the medieval era, it was burned down in 1992 and later reconstructed identically in 1997.
This is a "stave church" located in Fantoft, on the southern outskirts of Bergen. Originally built in the medieval era, it was burned down in 1992 and later reconstructed identically in 1997.
Museums
Bergen Fine Arts Museum
Commonly known as the Kunstmuseum, this museum features works by major artists such as Picasso, Klee, Miró, and the Norwegian painter Munch, along with exhibitions of contemporary art and regional decorative arts.
Commonly known as the Kunstmuseum, this museum features works by major artists such as Picasso, Klee, Miró, and the Norwegian painter Munch, along with exhibitions of contemporary art and regional decorative arts.
Bryggen Museum
The museum showcases medieval relics discovered during archaeological digs in the Bryggen district.
The museum showcases medieval relics discovered during archaeological digs in the Bryggen district.
Hanseatic Museum
This is the story of the 12th- and 13th-century merchants told here in a wooden house in Bryggen, when Bergen was one of the Hanseatic cities of northern Europe.
This is the story of the 12th- and 13th-century merchants told here in a wooden house in Bryggen, when Bergen was one of the Hanseatic cities of northern Europe.
Bergen Maritime Museum
The history of the Norwegian navy from its origins to the present day, naturally including the Viking era.
The history of the Norwegian navy from its origins to the present day, naturally including the Viking era.
Bergen Fishing Museum
Housed in an 18th-century former fish market, this museum tells the story of fishing and the lives of fishermen in Norway through the ages.
Housed in an 18th-century former fish market, this museum tells the story of fishing and the lives of fishermen in Norway through the ages.
University of Bergen Museum
Spread across several locations, it offers an extensive collection of objects related to natural history, ethnology, and archaeology, particularly from the Viking period. The university also manages an arboretum and a botanical garden on the outskirts of the city.
Spread across several locations, it offers an extensive collection of objects related to natural history, ethnology, and archaeology, particularly from the Viking period. The university also manages an arboretum and a botanical garden on the outskirts of the city.
Troldhaugen
This is the house where composer Edvard Grieg lived. Today, it is a dedicated museum set in a pleasant, elevated location.
This is the house where composer Edvard Grieg lived. Today, it is a dedicated museum set in a pleasant, elevated location.
Old Bergen
On the northern outskirts of the city, by the sea, Old Bergen is an open-air museum dedicated to the region's traditional wooden housing from the 18th and 19th centuries.
On the northern outskirts of the city, by the sea, Old Bergen is an open-air museum dedicated to the region's traditional wooden housing from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
Fløyen
A hill towering 400 metres above Bergen. Accessed by a small funicular from the city centre, it offers superb views in clear weather and can be descended via scenic trails back into town.
A hill towering 400 metres above Bergen. Accessed by a small funicular from the city centre, it offers superb views in clear weather and can be descended via scenic trails back into town.
Gamlehaugen
Gamlehaugen is the Norwegian royal family’s summer residence. Its grounds are open to the public.
Gamlehaugen is the Norwegian royal family’s summer residence. Its grounds are open to the public.
In the Surrounding Area
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
One of Scandinavia’s most visited waterfalls, located near the town of Norheimsund.
One of Scandinavia’s most visited waterfalls, located near the town of Norheimsund.
Hardanger Fjord
This is the second-longest fjord in the country, southeast of Bergen. Like many others, it is quite touristy and appreciated for its landscapes.
This is the second-longest fjord in the country, southeast of Bergen. Like many others, it is quite touristy and appreciated for its landscapes.
Voss
The main stop on the Oslo-Bergen train line. It’s also—and above all—a great base for exploring the surrounding mountains, forests, and lakes, and for enjoying the full range of outdoor sports (skiing, hiking, rafting, canoeing, etc.).
The main stop on the Oslo-Bergen train line. It’s also—and above all—a great base for exploring the surrounding mountains, forests, and lakes, and for enjoying the full range of outdoor sports (skiing, hiking, rafting, canoeing, etc.).
Also worth seeing...
Coastal Express
A true Norwegian institution for over a century, this boat continuously connects 34 ports from Bergen to Kirkenes (2,700 km) on an 11-day round trip. Every year, over 500,000 passengers discover the stunning Norwegian coasts this way.
A true Norwegian institution for over a century, this boat continuously connects 34 ports from Bergen to Kirkenes (2,700 km) on an 11-day round trip. Every year, over 500,000 passengers discover the stunning Norwegian coasts this way.
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Coastal Express
★★★★ A true Norwegian institution for over a century, this boat continuously connects 34 ports from Bergen to Kirkenes (2,700 km) on an 11-day…
Recommended
Hardanger Fjord
★★★ This is the second-longest fjord in the country, southeast of Bergen. Like many others, it is quite touristy and appreciated for its…
Fløyen
★★★ A hill towering 400 metres above Bergen. Accessed by a small funicular from the city centre, it offers superb views in clear weather and…
Bryggen District
★★★ This is the most famous district in Bergen, known for its colorful old wooden houses built along the waterfront. The area is a UNESCO World…
Worth a look / Other
Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall
★★ One of Scandinavia’s most visited waterfalls, located near the town of Norheimsund.
Bergen Fine Arts Museum
★★ Commonly known as the Kunstmuseum, this museum features works by major artists such as Picasso, Klee, Miró, and the Norwegian painter…
Hanseatic Museum of Bergen
★★ This is the story of the 12th- and 13th-century merchants told here in a wooden house in Bryggen, when Bergen was one of the Hanseatic…
Market Square (Bergen)
★★ At the heart of the city, this is Bergen's lively spot with its daily morning fish market.
Fantoft Stave Church
★★ This is a "stave church" located in Fantoft, on the southern outskirts of Bergen. Originally built in the medieval era, it was burned down…
Old Bergen
★★ On the northern outskirts of the city, by the sea, Old Bergen is an open-air museum dedicated to the region's traditional wooden housing…
Bergenhus Fortress
★ This is the medieval fortress built in the 13th century at the mouth of Bergen’s bay.
Gamlehaugen
★ Gamlehaugen is the Norwegian royal family’s summer residence. Its grounds are open to the public.
Bryggen Museum
★ The museum showcases medieval relics discovered during archaeological digs in the Bryggen district.
University of Bergen Museum
★ Spread across several locations, it offers an extensive collection of objects related to natural history, ethnology, and archaeology…
Bergen Fishing Museum
★ Housed in an 18th-century former fish market, this museum tells the story of fishing and the lives of fishermen in Norway through the ages.
Bergen Maritime Museum
★ The history of the Norwegian navy from its origins to the present day, naturally including the Viking era.
Troldhaugen
★ This is the house where composer Edvard Grieg lived. Today, it is a dedicated museum set in a pleasant, elevated location.
Voss
★ The main stop on the Oslo-Bergen train line. It’s also—and above all—a great base for exploring the surrounding…