Our Guide to Bergen
Sightseeing
This place is where we got engaged! The old manor house is surrounded by a beautiful park with many trails in the surrounding woods. On Sundays, homemade waffles and buns are often served at the Alvøen Cafe.
7 locals recommend
Alvøen
This place is where we got engaged! The old manor house is surrounded by a beautiful park with many trails in the surrounding woods. On Sundays, homemade waffles and buns are often served at the Alvøen Cafe.
Bergen is the home city of the famous Edvard Grieg. You have probably heard his music already. Now, you have the opportunity to visit his old residence and feel the vibe that inspired the famous pieces of music
188 locals recommend
Troldhaugen
65 TroldhaugvegenBergen is the home city of the famous Edvard Grieg. You have probably heard his music already. Now, you have the opportunity to visit his old residence and feel the vibe that inspired the famous pieces of music
This is probably the most famous place in Bergen. A must-see! It has a rich history and close to some of the oldest buildings in Bergen (for example, the Haakonshallen)
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
BryggenThis is probably the most famous place in Bergen. A must-see! It has a rich history and close to some of the oldest buildings in Bergen (for example, the Haakonshallen)
This is a very nice spot to see the city. You can either take the funicular up or walk-up. Our recommendation is to take the funicular up and walk down to get the most out of your experience. The road down is in good condition so don't worry if you do not have mountain boots:)
We recommend enjoying a Scandinavian ice cream at the top (called soft ice with toppings)
531 locals recommend
Fløyen
This is a very nice spot to see the city. You can either take the funicular up or walk-up. Our recommendation is to take the funicular up and walk down to get the most out of your experience. The road down is in good condition so don't worry if you do not have mountain boots:)
We recommend enjoying a Scandinavian ice cream at the top (called soft ice with toppings)
Ulriken is the highest mountain of the 7 that surround the city of Bergen. The walk-up is pretty steep but if you are up for a challenge, this is a good exercise for about 1 hour (each way). Drive up to Montana and park there along the local roads.
You could also take the cable car (but this is quite expensive). It also has a restaurant at the top with a scenic view.
387 locals recommend
Ulriken
Ulriken is the highest mountain of the 7 that surround the city of Bergen. The walk-up is pretty steep but if you are up for a challenge, this is a good exercise for about 1 hour (each way). Drive up to Montana and park there along the local roads.
You could also take the cable car (but this is quite expensive). It also has a restaurant at the top with a scenic view.
This is a challenging but very short hike. Joel´s personal record is 17 minutes up. It may sound easy, but this is a very steep walk. Great exercise but be prepared to sweat. This is more of a local favorite and not the typical tourist attraction.
On the top, there is an anchor from the second world war. A ship exploded in the city and the anchor flew all the way to the top of the mountain. Fascinating story and a nice trip
215 locals recommend
Stoltzekleiven
StoltzekleivenThis is a challenging but very short hike. Joel´s personal record is 17 minutes up. It may sound easy, but this is a very steep walk. Great exercise but be prepared to sweat. This is more of a local favorite and not the typical tourist attraction.
On the top, there is an anchor from the second world war. A ship exploded in the city and the anchor flew all the way to the top of the mountain. Fascinating story and a nice trip
If the weather is bad, you could spend some hours at the aquarium in Bergen and "meet the locals". Bergen Aquarium is located in the city center by the ocean, at Nordnes.
368 locals recommend
Akvariet i Bergen - Det Nasjonale Akvariet
4 NordnesbakkenIf the weather is bad, you could spend some hours at the aquarium in Bergen and "meet the locals". Bergen Aquarium is located in the city center by the ocean, at Nordnes.
Bryggen in Bergen is located in the city center. Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Some facts from the www:
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century. In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
BryggenBryggen in Bergen is located in the city center. Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Some facts from the www:
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century. In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through privileges granted by the Crown. The Hanseatic League established a total of four overseas Hanseatic Offices, Bryggen being the only one preserved today.
Walk around the old wooden houses in Bergen. Very beautiful and perfect for Instagram! Get lost in the streets and you might find yourself on top of Fløien!
22 locals recommend
Sandviken
Walk around the old wooden houses in Bergen. Very beautiful and perfect for Instagram! Get lost in the streets and you might find yourself on top of Fløien!
Hardanger is famous for its apples. It is a beautiful place that you can drive to and just explore. We are not sure of any organized trips here.
You can buy apple juice from hardanger in the local stores -- ask for "Spilde". You wont regret it!
27 locals recommend
Hardangerfjord
Hardanger is famous for its apples. It is a beautiful place that you can drive to and just explore. We are not sure of any organized trips here.
You can buy apple juice from hardanger in the local stores -- ask for "Spilde". You wont regret it!
Beautiful park where you can just relax but also has some activities for kids.
151 locals recommend
Nygårdsparken kindergarten
44 Thormøhlens GateBeautiful park where you can just relax but also has some activities for kids.
A nice public garden. This place also has a popular beach (Norwegian style) -- must drive to get there
34 locals recommend
Det norske Arboretet / Arboretet og Botanisk hage / Arboretet Milde
240 MildevegenA nice public garden. This place also has a popular beach (Norwegian style) -- must drive to get there
This is a local gem. Outdoor pool from the 50s. It is a local favorite and is situated in Bergen City. It can become really busy if the weather is good so make sure to come early.
It has a heated pool for kids and adults. Place to lay down in the grass. Sauna with a view. And allows you to take a dip in the ocean! One of our favorites!
130 locals recommend
Nordnes seawater pool
30 NordnesparkenThis is a local gem. Outdoor pool from the 50s. It is a local favorite and is situated in Bergen City. It can become really busy if the weather is good so make sure to come early.
It has a heated pool for kids and adults. Place to lay down in the grass. Sauna with a view. And allows you to take a dip in the ocean! One of our favorites!
Grocery shopping
REMA 1000 is the place we usually buy all our groceries ( accept from fresh meat and fish). There is one located just a 5 minute drive from the house.
REMA 1000 Godvik
2 AlvehaugenREMA 1000 is the place we usually buy all our groceries ( accept from fresh meat and fish). There is one located just a 5 minute drive from the house.
Meny is a grocery store that serves fresh fish and fresh meat.
It is located a bit far away from the house.
MENY Sartor
11 A BildøyvegenMeny is a grocery store that serves fresh fish and fresh meat.
It is located a bit far away from the house.
MENY Kleppestø
2 Gamle KleppestøvegenKIWI Godvik
4 AlvehaugenGrocery store with cheap prices
Shopping and indoors activities
Vestkanten shopping center is just a 7-minute drive from the house. Here you´ll find clothing stores, hardware stores etc.
Vannkanten water park, a bowling hall, and an ice rink are also located next to it.
48 locals recommend
Vestkanten Storsenter
2 LoddefjordveienVestkanten shopping center is just a 7-minute drive from the house. Here you´ll find clothing stores, hardware stores etc.
Vannkanten water park, a bowling hall, and an ice rink are also located next to it.
If it is raining terribly, you could take a trip to Leos lekeland with your kids.
18 locals recommend
Leo's Lekeland
18 KokstaddalenIf it is raining terribly, you could take a trip to Leos lekeland with your kids.
A nice cafe in a nice part of town. Great coffee and good vibes whenever the sun is out:)
There is often a market here on Sundays!
112 locals recommend
Bergen Kaffebrenneri
6 Kong Christian Fredriks plassA nice cafe in a nice part of town. Great coffee and good vibes whenever the sun is out:)
There is often a market here on Sundays!
Climbing facilities. We havent been but our friends recommend this place! Nice indoor activity if the weather should be bad
Vestveggen Bergen Klatreklubb
60 Åsane SenterClimbing facilities. We havent been but our friends recommend this place! Nice indoor activity if the weather should be bad
Lagunen Storsenter
1 LaguneveienThe largest shopping mall in Bergen.
Restaurants
Pasta sentral AS
5 Vestre TorggatenPasta and pizza for a decent amount of money!
Olivia
2 TorgetReally good italian pizza and pasta in the city center.
A tiny place that only serves traditional Norwegian food! Quite cheap. Worth trying :)
156 locals recommend
Pingvinen
14 VaskerelvenA tiny place that only serves traditional Norwegian food! Quite cheap. Worth trying :)
This is a small restaurant that serves traditional Norwegian dishes. This is more like a fine dining place and it may be necessary to make a reservation.
59 locals recommend
Spisekroken
8 KlostergatenThis is a small restaurant that serves traditional Norwegian dishes. This is more like a fine dining place and it may be necessary to make a reservation.
Egon is a restaurant that serves burgers, fish, soup, tacos, steam buns, indian dishes etc. A little bit of everything for a decent amount of money!
51 locals recommend
Egon
2 VetrlidsallmenningenEgon is a restaurant that serves burgers, fish, soup, tacos, steam buns, indian dishes etc. A little bit of everything for a decent amount of money!
Fine dining but a very special experience. You are picked up by a boat that will take you to the restaurant. They only serve local seafood.
56 locals recommend
Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant
14 KatlavikaFine dining but a very special experience. You are picked up by a boat that will take you to the restaurant. They only serve local seafood.
Bergen is obsessed with coffee. Here is one of the best coffee restaurant in town.
79 locals recommend
Kaffemisjonen
5 Øvre KorskirkeallmenningBergen is obsessed with coffee. Here is one of the best coffee restaurant in town.
A very good restaurant located in a beautiful (new) part of town. Perfect for a romantic dinner combined with a walk by the ocean.
Damsgård
A very good restaurant located in a beautiful (new) part of town. Perfect for a romantic dinner combined with a walk by the ocean.
Day trips
About 3 hour drive from Bergen is one of Norway's most dramatic fjords. Order a boattrip through Nærøyfjorden and explore the tiny village (Flåm) where you can take an old train up the mountain and back again.
One place to order: https://www.norwaysbest.com/things-to-do/fjords/fjord-cruise-naeroyfjord/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiOZXd4VXCvuOkJ4gRJjYAcRop8lm-HVPLE0Mte43ywokGpqx0V6UEUaAry7EALw_wcB
22 locals recommend
Nærøyfjorden Verdsarvpark
NærøyfjordenAbout 3 hour drive from Bergen is one of Norway's most dramatic fjords. Order a boattrip through Nærøyfjorden and explore the tiny village (Flåm) where you can take an old train up the mountain and back again.
One place to order: https://www.norwaysbest.com/things-to-do/fjords/fjord-cruise-naeroyfjord/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiOZXd4VXCvuOkJ4gRJjYAcRop8lm-HVPLE0Mte43ywokGpqx0V6UEUaAry7EALw_wcB
One of the most famous mountain hikes in Norway. Going here requires some planning though. You have to drive for about 3 hours to get there and the trip itself might take up to 8 hours. Start early and make sure to plan well.
Tip: order parking at the very top. This will significantly reduce the length of the trip and you wont miss out on the nature!
141 locals recommend
Trolltunga
One of the most famous mountain hikes in Norway. Going here requires some planning though. You have to drive for about 3 hours to get there and the trip itself might take up to 8 hours. Start early and make sure to plan well.
Tip: order parking at the very top. This will significantly reduce the length of the trip and you wont miss out on the nature!
A small village one hour away from Bergen. Remember the VOSS water bottle? Well, this place is known as the Extreme Sport City. If you are up for it, you can do almost any outdoor activity here (Rafting, parachute jumping, mountain climbing, wind tunnel, etc). It is also a nice drive where you get to see some of the fjords.
27 locals recommend
Vossevangen
A small village one hour away from Bergen. Remember the VOSS water bottle? Well, this place is known as the Extreme Sport City. If you are up for it, you can do almost any outdoor activity here (Rafting, parachute jumping, mountain climbing, wind tunnel, etc). It is also a nice drive where you get to see some of the fjords.