Bergen: Travel

WHY BERGEN?

The heart of the fjords

We have many names for the things we love, and few cities in Norway have more nicknames than Bergen. “The heart of the fjords” is one of them. Even though Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway, it offers small town charm alongside a metropolitan character.

Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Bergen is a beguiling city. During the early Middle Ages, it was an important seaport and a member of the Hanseatic League, as well as Norway's capital – a heritage that can still be glimpsed in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings of Bryggen, now protected as a Unesco World Heritage site. Chocolate-box, clapperboard houses creep up the hillsides, ferries flit around the fjords, and a cluster of excellent art museums provide a welcome detour, and not only in case Bergen's notoriously fickle weather sets in. Meanwhile, a large student population ensures the city has a buzzy bar scene and nightlife, and easy access to nature means you're minutes away from complete tranquillity.

CITY ACTIVITIES

Places to enjoy

Fish Market

The picturesque Fish Market in Bergen is one of Norway's most visited outdoors markets. The Fish Market sells seafood, fruit and vegetables.

Adress

Torget 5

Why so popular?

The Fish Market has a charming location in the heart of the city between the fjords and Bergen's 7 mountains. Since the 1200s it has been a meeting place for merchants and fishermen.

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The National Aquarium

Meet the sea lions, the creepy - but great crocodiles, fish and the fascinating snakes at Bergen Aquarium. Film screening and feeding daily.

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Nordnesbakken 4

Why so popular?

You’ll definitely know something you didn’t beforehand. In more than 60 large and small aquariums you can watch in fascination all the weird and wonderful things that go on beneath the surface at close quarters.

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Fløibanen

Take the Floibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen! Check out the spectacular view of the city, play in the Troll Forest or walk exciting nature trails.

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Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A

Why so popular?

Fløyen (320 masl.) is an absolute must visit! A trip with the funicular Fløibanen is a great experience, with the two carriages that have transported people to the mountain for over 100 years.

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