Location: Vågen
Top Things to do in Vågen
The 5 Best Nature & Parks 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.
Restaurants in Bergen
1. Norway To Run
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Add some dirt to your trip to Norway! Norway To Run is running tours around the most iconic places in the Bergen area. Tour distances are between 10km and 35km. Terrain can vary from easy gravel to steep ascents depending on the tour. Our goal is for you to experience the true beauty of the Norwegian wilderness! Majestic fjords, snowy mountains... it's all there! Pick a tour and run with it!
2. Mount Floyen and the Funicular
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4.5 based on 11,937 reviews
Fløyen is a must do while in Bergen. Fløibanen, the funicular brings you up the hillside, from Bergen city centre to the top of the mountain in 6 minutes. At Mount Fløyen you will find beautiful views of Bergen, the nearby islands, fjords and mountains surrounding Bergen. Fløyen is a great destination for hiking, mountain biking and soft adventures. We are surrounded by hillsides, mountains, forests, nice little lakes and numerous trails. We offer daily guided hikes “Hiking Mount Fløyen" and Mountain bike rental from mid June until mid August. We love children, and the children love Fløyen. Let the kids explore our playground, Fløysletten climbing playground, the Troll forest. Try out canoe paddling at lake Skomakerdiket (mid June - mid August), feel the adrenalin rush in FløyenKids ziplinepark and get at kiss from our lovely goats at Fløyen. Fløistuen shop and cafè have souvenirs, perfect gifts and memories from Bergen and Norway. We offer local food as “Fløyenbollen", the cinnamon-bun and our organic soup “Fløyensuppen". Fløien Folkerestaurant is open daily from May until September.
Reviewed By VidhyaSriram - Singapore, Singapore
It is just a few minutes walk from the "Bryggen".The short 5 to 6 mins funicular ride took us to Mt Floyen, a fantastic area on earth with beautiful natural surroundings and walking/hiking paths. Amazing views from the top of Mt Floyen.
3. Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet i Bergen
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4.0 based on 536 reviews
One of the most important monuments of the Renaissance. Close to Hakon’s hall lies the Rosenkrantz Tower, which is considered to be the most important Renaissance era monument in Norway. Parts of the tower are from the 1270s, but it has been built upon several times, both for defensive purposes and as a demonstration of power over the wilful Hanseatic merchants. Closed 21.12.20 - 09.01.21
Reviewed By lizaS5031IP
This takes at least 30 min to get through, probably longer in peak tourist times. Well worth a stop if you like history. It's an interesting maze of rooms and has plenty of information.
4. Nordnesparken
5. Bergen Aquarium
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3.5 based on 1,101 reviews
"WHO WE ARE AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPERIENCE..." AN EXPERIENCE THAT GUARANTEES A DESIRE TO LEARN! Male penguins sometimes adopt eggs and become the world's best "mothers", some turtles can breathe through their backsides, the plastic we throw away every year creates a sheet in the ocean as big as some countries, and spiders use hydraulics to move: after a visit to the aquarium, you'll definitely know something you didn't beforehand. And you'll know it with your entire body - not just your head. At Bergen Aquarium, children and adults alike can see, touch, read about and follow the animals and aquarium keepers at close range. You can watch shows and feedings, and see how fish and animals act when in their element. Bergen Aquarium has been a must-see institution for visitors and residents alike since 1960. It's situated a short way from the centre of Bergen, in a fantastic parkside location with a view out over the seaward approach to Bergen from all sides. There's good food, too: Biologen Akvariet is a brasserie offering proper food made with proper ingredients. It'll give you energy for the whole visit, and then some.
Reviewed By Suze2711 - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Really nice place to visit with the kids. The sea lion demo was fantastic and the kids really enjoyed the shark tunnel and watching the otters
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