Location: Vågen
Top Things to do in Vågen
Top 10 Things to do 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. 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. Fredriksberg Fort
3. Myte Illustrations
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
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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.
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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