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Bergen, Norway

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Bergen

Norway

Best things to do in Bergen

40 curated attractions in Bergen, Norway. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

June - August

Average temp

8°C/46°F

Budget

Expensive

Safety

Generally safe

About Bergen

Bergen, Norway's second-largest city, rises from the sea and is famously surrounded by seven mountains. The Hanseatic Wharf, Bryggen, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a remnant of Bergen's trading past, where centuries-old wooden buildings line the harbor. The city has a cultural pulse, with museums like KODE showcasing Norwegian art and Grieg Hall dedicated to the composer Edvard Grieg, who called this city home. A strong local food scene complements the views, as fresh seafood from the harbor makes its way to the plates of many restaurants. Most visitors seek a base for exploring the nearby fjords, but the charm of the narrow streets and the fish market can make them linger longer than planned. Rain is frequent, so an umbrella might be the most valuable souvenir you pack.

Who it's for

Anyone who enjoys a blend of coastal scenery and cultural experiences. Perfect for those who don't mind the rain, as it can be persistent. Not ideal if you're looking for a nightlife or extensive shopping options, as the city caters more to nature lovers and history enthusiasts.

Getting around

Public transport: Good

  • The Fløibanen Funicular takes about 8 minutes to reach Mount Fløyen, which offers panoramic views
  • Walking from Bryggen to Torgallmenningen takes around 15 minutes through scenic streets
  • The light rail to Bergen Airport takes about 40 minutes and runs regularly, so you won't be stranded
Nordnes Park

Nordnes Park

City parks
Fish Market

Fish Market

Food markets & food halls
Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum

Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum

Historic houses & mansions
Troldhaugen Concert Hall

Troldhaugen Concert Hall

Concert halls
Hanseatic Museum

Hanseatic Museum

History museums
Bergen City Hall

Bergen City Hall

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
KODE, West Norway Museum of Decorative Art

KODE, West Norway Museum of Decorative Art

Art museums & galleries
Siljustøl Edvard Grieg Museum

Siljustøl Edvard Grieg Museum

Historic houses & mansions
Akvariet i Bergen

Akvariet i Bergen

Aquariums
Lysøen Island

Lysøen Island

Islands
Håkon's Hall

Håkon's Hall

Castles & palaces
Azaiba Beach

Azaiba Beach

Beaches
Lille Lungegårdsvannet

Lille Lungegårdsvannet

Lakes
Bryggens Museum

Bryggens Museum

History museums
Bergen Cathedral

Bergen Cathedral

Churches & cathedrals
Lepramuseet St. Jørgens Hospital

Lepramuseet St. Jørgens Hospital

Specialty & quirky museums
Mount Ulriken

Mount Ulriken

Mountains & volcanoes
Bergenhus Fortress

Bergenhus Fortress

Forts & citadels
St. John's Church

St. John's Church

Churches & cathedrals
Gamlehaugen

Gamlehaugen

Castles & palaces
Nordnes Peninsula

Nordnes Peninsula

Streets & neighbourhoods
Nykirken

Nykirken

Churches & cathedrals
Stoltzekleiven Hiking Trail

Stoltzekleiven Hiking Trail

Hiking trails
Ulriken Cable Car

Ulriken Cable Car

Scenic viewpoints
Lyderhorn Mountain

Lyderhorn Mountain

Mountains & volcanoes
Bergen Maritime Museum

Bergen Maritime Museum

History museums
Old Bergen Museum

Old Bergen Museum

History museums
Bergen Botanical Garden

Bergen Botanical Garden

Botanical gardens
Bergen Science Centre

Bergen Science Centre

Science & natural history museums
Fløyen Mountain

Fløyen Mountain

Mountains & volcanoes
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

Old towns & historic quarters
Fløibanen Funicular

Fløibanen Funicular

Observation decks & city views
Skansedammen

Skansedammen

Nature
Grieg Hall

Grieg Hall

Concert halls
Sailor's Monument

Sailor's Monument

Historical Attractions
Rasmus Meyer Collection

Rasmus Meyer Collection

Art museums & galleries
St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

Churches & cathedrals
Fantoft Stave Church

Fantoft Stave Church

Religious
Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene

Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene

Cultural
Torgallmenningen (Main Square)

Torgallmenningen (Main Square)

Squares & plazas

Where to eat in Bergen

The places worth planning a meal around.

Olivia Zachariasbryggen

Olivia Zachariasbryggen

Italian

★ 4.3 · 3,723 reviews

Bjerck Restaurant & Bar

Bjerck Restaurant & Bar

★ 4.2 · 1,054 reviews

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