Bergen

Shopping & districts

Bryggen

Bryggen is a row of Hanseatic-era commercial buildings lining Bergen's Vågen harbor, where you can stroll along streets set against the harbor scenery. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

Temples & religious sites

Fantoft Stave Church

A wooden stave church in Fantoft, on the outskirts of Bergen, Norway, rebuilt using traditional methods. It offers a close look at Norway's distinctive stave church architecture.

Culture & venues

Grieg Hall

A 1,500-seat concert hall on Edvard Grieg Square in Bergen. It's a great place to catch a classical music performance.

Temples & religious sites

Bergen Cathedral

Bergen Cathedral is a historic church first mentioned in records dating back to 1181. Dedicated to St. Olav, it lets visitors experience both history and faith.

Nature

Fløyen

One of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen, offering sweeping views of the city and fjords from 400 meters above sea level. A funicular makes reaching the summit easy.

Museums & galleries

Troldhaugen

Troldhaugen is the former home of composer Edvard Grieg and his wife, now turned into a museum. You can also see the small hut where he composed and the couple's grave.

Nature

Ulriken

Ulriken is the tallest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen, and a cable car makes it easy to reach the summit. At the top, a restaurant with sweeping views and trails of varying difficulty make it a great spot for hiking.

Museums & galleries

Bergenhus Fortress

A fortress at the entrance to Bergen's harbor, one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved stone strongholds. From here you can take in views of the harbor and city center while soaking up the history.