Location: Vågen
Top Things to do in Vågen
Things to do in Bergen, Western Norway: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Fredriksberg Fort
2. Kava Roofgarden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Kava offers a spectacular experience, wonderful cocktails and one of the city's finest roof terraces. It’s a home for design and musical expression, but above all a uncensored playground. Our main goal is to bright up the Norwegian nightclub scene - down to earth but still on the 7th floor.
3. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,820 reviews
Reviewed By lobstaluva - Springfield, United States
We spent a couple of days in Bergen and loved every minute of this charming city. The colorful facades of the wooden buildings facing the water are first to catch your eye. They are shops, restaurants and cafes (excellent ice cream shop). Between some of these buildings are narrow alleyways that lead you back to interesting places. Here you will see artisans at work, odd architecture, crafts to purchase. Continue walking along the water past these colorful buildings and you will come to the Bryggen Museum and St Mary’s church up a small hill on the right. Walk around the end of the harbor and to the other side to see the fish market section. There is every kind of edible sea creature imaginable, some uniquely displayed. There are several open air restaurants..... we ate at Fish Me and had delicious king crab. There is a visitor center, lots of boats to check out, shops, cafes and activity. Plan to spend a couple of hours just walking around soaking up the culture.
4. Bryggen
5. Ludvig Holberg Statue
6. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 334 reviews
This early 12-century church is a wonderful example of Romanesque architecture.
Reviewed By Aussie252 - Perth, Australia
Adjacent to Schotstuene (part of Hanseatic musem), this church was linked to the Hanseatic League. Gorgeous church to view inside and out. A must if you are interested in the history of Bergen.
7. Minebossen
8. Bergenhus Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By Aussie252 - Perth, Australia
The fortress can be reached by taking public transport (bus) or walking around past the Bryggen harbour. Some of the walk is uphill but a nice walk through adjacent historic areas. The fortress has an interesting history, and still a military area used by the military for training purposes. Worth a visit.
9. Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet i Bergen
Overall Ratings
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.
10. Fish Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,640 reviews
Reviewed By JeanneJ739
We walked through 3 times in our day in Bergen at different times. Great displays including monkfish (ugly), smoked whale meat (we had a taste), live king crabs and lobsters, sea urchins and much more. Behind the counters of fish were tables that got busy around lunch time. You could get a variety of seafood sandwiches, a variety of hot seafood, whale burgers, paella, reindeer sausage, etc. fresh berries of many kinds made beautiful displays at each end of tge market.
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