Location: Vågen
Top Things to do in Vågen
The 10 Best Museums in Vågen, Western Norway
The colorful Norwegian city of Bergen is also a gateway to majestic fjords. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf will give you a sense of the local culture – take some time to snap photos of the Hanseatic commercial buildings, which look like scenery from a movie set. Don’t breathe too deeply when you visit the outdoor fish market, a reminder of the city’s role in early fish trade. Ferry across a fjord to Lysøen, where the former villa of 19th-century composer Ole Bull will captivate you with fairytale charm.
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1. Kvams Flisespikkeri
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Small art gallery, where you can find various art prints with traditional Norwegian motives. The art work is 100% local, and made on site by Ketil Kvam. Come and have a look at his art in the UNESCO World Heritage site, Bryggen, in Bergen.
2. Gunvor Handmade Illustration
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Hello! I am an illustrator & small business owner from Bergen, Norway. Besides running my own shop & studio at Bryggen, I work as an illustrator for organizations, publishing houses and magazines.
Reviewed By enur1979 - Stavanger, Norway
Gunvor is a very talented artist and produces art on t-shirt and canvases that make great gifts for friends or young family members. Look out for her art at nearby art gallery Blekk also.
3. Blekk
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Elensaar - Nesoddtangen, Norway
They had so many fantastic pieces that choosing what to get was really hard. The exhibition they had was really cool and fun, and the atmosphere in the shop was exactly the kind of open and playful place that invites you to browse the art for ages. Strongly recommended!
4. Myte Illustrations
5. DMG GALLERY
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
David Matej Goljat / DMG GALLERY - local painter and designer
Reviewed By 780cheriz
This is a delightful little gallery in historic Bryggen, tucked away in a corner waiting for you to discover it. The talented artist, David Matej Goljat, is warm and friendly, his art is colorful with unique character and texture. We were delighted to return home with one of his special pieces, a little bit of old Bryggen, for ourselves and several small images for gifts. Take the time to find this wonderful little gallery. You won't be disappointed. Cheri
6. Galleri Fjalar
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Galleri Fjalar is owned and runned by Kristian "Gaahl" Espedal. Exhibits with Norwegian and International artists +additonal room focused on music/merch and clothes.
7. Gallery Katrine Lund
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Katrine Lund is born in Bergen in 1975. She runs her own gallery situated at Bryggen, in the heart of Bergen. The gallery displays her paintings, drawings, prints and posters. In addition it carries a range of handmade classic clothes for children and adults. The artist is usually in the gallery herself and is happy to tell you about her work or sign any of the prints for you.
8. Gallery Marianne Skjelbred
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Gallery Marianne Skjelbred is located at street level in beautiful surroundings near Fløibanen in Bergen. Marianne Skjelbred works flexible hours in her gallery, and you are encouraged to book an appointment in advance. Feel free to contact Marianne Skjelbred by e-mail or cell phone. The art is to see the light until you become a part of it. – Marianne Skjelbred
Reviewed By 489terjew - Bergen, Norway
During a Tour around Bergen City we visited Mariannes Gallery at Vetrlidsallmenningen. My wife is a big fan of Mariannes paintings and she had already picked out a couple of paintings for a closer look. After a very good introduction and assistance from Marianne we ended up with a nice signed painting of «Bryggen» . We also got assistance to get the painting framed.
9. Det Hanseatiske Museum og Schoetstuene
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4.5 based on 1,042 reviews
This wooden building is furnished in 18th-century style and gives visitors a feel of what Bergen was like in its medieval trading days. During a couple of years now, the City of Bergen is implementing a major restoration work. We tell you the Hanseatic story from Schøtstuene and Bryggen. Join us at Schøtstuene!
Reviewed By JeanneJ739
As the main merchant’s building where their exhibit hall is housed is closed for 6 years for renovations, this museum provides a guided walking tour of the Bryggen Wharf area and a building where the Germans gathered and several schoetstuene have been recreated. The fee for the tour includes entry to the Norwegian Fisheries Museum and a shuttle to and from it. The walking tour goes back through the tenements where the Germans lived and worked, and describes the living conditions at the time as well as the political and economic aspects. The Hanseatic League negotiated with the Norwegians for favored trading status and exchanged their grain for dried cod. They also brought in luxury goods such as furs, jewelry, marzipan. Their enclave on Bryggen Wharf was surrounded by a fence and no women were allowed inside. Only approved Norwegian traders were admitted. German boys came as apprentices at 12 or 13 for 6 years of training and did all the housekeeping and cooking as well as loading and storing goods. Our guide was excellent, a pleasant German woman with very clear English. She was quite knowledgeable, gave an overview as well as details and welcomed questions. The tour ended in the Schoetstuene where we were free to wander on our own through the building with its meeting rooms and kitchens.
10. Bergenhus Festningsmuesum
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
The Military Museum in Bergen and the Western part of Norway. Free entrance, and facilitated for disabled people. Exhibitions: The Resistance Movement in and around Bergen 1940-1945. Newspapers in Bergen / The Underground Press 1940-1945. The history of Bergenhus Fortress. Women's Contribution to the Armed Forces. Norwegian Forces abroad (peacekeeping operations etc.). Enigma.
Reviewed By jtam96 - London, United Kingdom
Excellent free museum detailing some of Norway's military history, especially under Nazi occupation in WWII. Welcoming and helpful staff who was able to provide a lot of extra information. All exhibits have multiple language translations and are well laid-out. Free tea and coffee to top it off!
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