Bergen walking tour & city guide
Colorful wooden wharves at the gateway to the fjords.
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Bergen, surrounded by seven mountains on Norway's west coast, was an important Hanseatic trading port. Its colorful wooden wharf, Bryggen, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city is the gateway to the fjords.
Bryggen and the harbor
Bryggen's row of wooden merchant houses, with narrow passages behind them, dates back to the Hanseatic League. The fish market by the harbor sells seafood and snacks.
Mountains and fjords
The Fløibanen funicular climbs Mount Fløyen for views over the city. Bergen is known as one of the rainiest cities in Europe, so bring a rain jacket. Fjord cruises and the 'Norway in a Nutshell' tour leave from here.
Top sights in Bergen
- 1
Bryggen
A UNESCO-listed wooden wharf.
- 2
Fløibanen funicular
A ride up Mount Fløyen.
- 3
Fish Market
Seafood by the harbor.
- 4
Bergenhus Fortress
A medieval fortress.
- 5
Mount Ulriken
The highest of Bergen's mountains.
Food markets & where to eat in Bergen
Fish Market
Seafood stalls by the harbor.
Bryggen
Restaurants in old wharf buildings.
Nordnes
A local neighborhood of cafés.
Food to try in Bergen
Fish soup
Bergen's creamy fish soup.
Skillingsbolle
A big cinnamon bun.
Shrimp sandwich
Fresh from the fish market.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Bergen
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in BergenCompare places to stay and prices.
- Tours & ticketsWalking tours, museums and day trips in Bergen.
- eSIM for NorwayStay online from the moment you land.
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