Bergen Things to Do

 42 Reviews  Bergen remains tied to the sea, and this is obvious in the stalls of the fish market. Walk about and check out the vendor's products, some of which can be sample. It is an easy stroll from the Bryggen... 

 50 Reviews  By the time I reached to city center its almost evening.I had just 3 hours in hand so I was literally on run to see whatever comes in front of me.I reached this place without asking any... 

 33 Reviews  Though a major city, you don?t have to travel far before you are in prime birding habitat. One area that is well worth a visit is Kalandsvatnet. This large lake is surrounded by woodlands and... 

 52 Reviews  Gågate is a Pedestrian Street in Norwegian. Gågate is near the harbour on the left bank towards Nordnes. Here you will find small shops and cafes. At the entrance there is a tower gate that is a part... 

 57 Reviews  As you walk around Bergen there are some lovely buildings and alleyways for you to explore. Apart from the wonderful trademark colourful buildings on the waterfront there are lots more hidden away in... 

 23 Reviews  Bergen akvariet was found in 1960. It has about 60 aquariums, representing one of the most extensive collections of marine fauna in Europe. There are seals and penguins in large outisde pools. They... 

 14 Reviews  After touring Grieg's home you can take a stroll down the path leading to the fjord at the bottom of the hill. There you will find Grieg's grave, he died in 1907, marked with a large plaque set among... 

 9 Reviews  Bergen is surrounded by seven hills/mountains, of which Mt. Ulriken is the highest one. One can go by a nice cable car up, but there are also many paths for those who want to make it on their own and... 

 14 Reviews  The fjord from the North Sea into Bergen is a beautiful one and should not be missed. Be on deck in order to enjoy the cruise, best at the end of the day when there is a lot of activity in the harbor... 

 22 Reviews  Bergen Kunstmuseum at the close vicinity of the center has one the largest art collections in Scandinvavia. The collections include art works from the 15th century to contemporary. The main... 

 18 Reviews  Our cruise shipped docked by this small fortified tower residence. While everyone else went off on excursions, we walked over to this area of green space and enjoyed the peace and quiet. The tower... 

 11 Reviews  A nice short trip you can do in Bergen is to go to visit the old Stave Church at Fantoft, originnaly built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150 and moved to Fantoft in 1883. It burnt down on the 6th June 1992.... 

 11 Reviews  Bergen has many hiking options. From short trips on Fløyen to longer treks higher up in the hills/mountains. Fløyen and Ulriken are both good starting points. Funicular or rope way up the... 

 11 Reviews  This church was closed for restoration when we walked over to it from the Rosenkrantz tower residence. It was built in the early 12th century and is an example of Romanesque architecture. While the... 

 9 Reviews   Samething didnt knew anything about this sculpture when I took this picture got to know from internet that its called "Ole Bull" made by stephen sinding and first time presented in 1901.Actually bus... 

 7 Reviews  Many years ago in Bergen there are an open air museum near the place where Edvard Grieg composed Peer Gynt. It is the Old Bergen Museum and comprise some 40 characteristic wooden houses placed on an... 

 2 Reviews  It is a small castle, but it's the only one we have :-) The name is "Gamlehaugen" and is the Norwegian Kings residence when he is in Bergen. It was built in 1901 in the style of a Scottish... 

 5 Reviews  In front of the Lillegegardsvann there is this small and nice park with a Kiosk in its middle. In it a very nice place with nice flowers that remember some American city-park. On the left side there... 

 3 Reviews  One of Bergen’s great sons is Ludvig Holberg. You can see the statue of him right behind the fish market. He was a famous writer and the Danes try to steal him for theirs hahaha. It is said it was... 

 Myfanwe Says:  The Funicular journey to the top of Mount Floien takes only 5-10 minutes. The panoramic views once you have reached your destination are out of this world and... 

 AnnS Says:  The Tourist Information Centre in Bergen is without doubt the best I've ever seen. It's right opposite the Fish Market in a building called The Fresco Hall and... 

 caputomaru Says:  Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen, is a reminder of the town's importance as part of the Hanseatic League's trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century.... 

 jonkb Says:  A small museum close to Stadtsporten.The building was the hospital in Bergen where lepra patients were treated. Armauer Hansen found the cause of this deseas....