Guidebook for Bergen
Sightseeing
Bryggen
BryggenA UNESCO world heritage site and probably Bergen's most famous landmark
Vetrlidsallmenningen
VetrlidsallmenningenFunicular going up to Fløien mountain with a spectacular view of town.
A historic relic as well as a wonderful viewpoint out across the harbour and the city.
80 locals recommend
Bergenhus Fortress
A historic relic as well as a wonderful viewpoint out across the harbour and the city.
Food Scene
Cafe and bar with delicious home made food (the soup is delicious!), local beers and delicious drinks. They make a smashing brunch on weekends too.
67 locals recommend
Bastant Stølegaten
8A StølegatenCafe and bar with delicious home made food (the soup is delicious!), local beers and delicious drinks. They make a smashing brunch on weekends too.
Charming cafe run by my family friends with delicious coffee and other yummy treats.
86 locals recommend
Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
2 Nedre FjellsmauetCharming cafe run by my family friends with delicious coffee and other yummy treats.
Bergen Kaffebrenneri
6 Kong Christian Fredriks plassHome-roasted coffee beans and cakes near the city park.
Yummy sushi, both of the classic and adventurous varieties.
49 locals recommend
Sumo Restaurant Bergen Sentrum
3 Vestre TorggatenYummy sushi, both of the classic and adventurous varieties.
Shopping
Kaibosh
1 NikolaikirkeallmenningenCool, good quality Norwegian designed sunglasses for a reasonable price.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun aquarium with lots of different animals (fish, mammals and reptiles) to look at and outdoor spaces to play in.
368 locals recommend
Bergen Aquarium - The National Aquarium
4 NordnesbakkenFun aquarium with lots of different animals (fish, mammals and reptiles) to look at and outdoor spaces to play in.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious drinks and craft beers right in the middle of town. Their olive and cheese snacks are pretty good too.
36 locals recommend
Ujevnt
7 Christies gateDelicious drinks and craft beers right in the middle of town. Their olive and cheese snacks are pretty good too.
Lysverket
9 Rasmus Meyers alléFeeling fancy? Put on your heels and grab a cocktail here.
Casual spot for students with reasonably priced beers. Perfect to meet other young people in the city.
Det Akademiske Kvarter
Casual spot for students with reasonably priced beers. Perfect to meet other young people in the city.
Skostredet
SkostredetCharming little street with boutiques, bars and cafes.
Arts & Culture
Both a historical and cultural landmark. Visit Edvard Grieg's home or attend a concert in the concert hall next to his house.
188 locals recommend
Troldhaugen
65 TroldhaugvegenBoth a historical and cultural landmark. Visit Edvard Grieg's home or attend a concert in the concert hall next to his house.
My architectural crush in Bergen, both on the inside and the outside. Catch a concert here, they often have discounts for students and people under 30.
57 locals recommend
Grieg Hall
1 Edvard Griegs plassMy architectural crush in Bergen, both on the inside and the outside. Catch a concert here, they often have discounts for students and people under 30.
Concert hall, bar/restaurant and exhibition space. There's a lot to find here, and at the very least, it's a great place to have a swim in the sea on a hot day.
88 locals recommend
USF
12 Georgernes VerftConcert hall, bar/restaurant and exhibition space. There's a lot to find here, and at the very least, it's a great place to have a swim in the sea on a hot day.