What an amazing view of Bergen from the top. Cost isn't terribly expensive, around $8 US. The car leaves around every 5 or so minutes, so there is very little waiting. Once at the top, tou get an amazing, unobstructed view of practically all of Bergen. There is a small shop, 2 restaurants, play areas, some trails, and even a lake up there. We chose to walk back down. Its on a wide, gravel road, so its not too bad and there are some cool places to get some other shots of the city. Highly recommend.

One of the best relaxing attractions in Bergen. It took awhile to get up to the park but once we were up there it was very beautiful and nice. 10/10 recommend you definitely need to come here if your visiting Bergen.

The train is amazing. Takes 10 mins to reach the top. On clear days, views would be good too - I was not so lucky. There are walking trails around the top and some of them can take you to foothill too. There is a cozy cafe and some play area for kids. One can spend 2 hours there before wanting to head back. Train ride is a must do. At least one-way!

Beautiful views from top of Bergen city and fjord. Nice restaurant to have a beer 🍺 and enjoy the view. Plus, who knew there were goats on top of the hill !!! 🐐 🐐

Very scenic & beautiful views from the top station. Beautiful nature with natural lake at the top. Very sad & unfortunate experience of shopping malls & soveirigen shops don’t give stamp & proper documents for the refund of tax for foreign national. So be careful to get stamp on the bills & receipts for tax refund.

If you have not seen the city from the top. It’s a nice place to explore. If you are with kids they will enjoy the top. They have lots of play area for kids and sheep’s. Lots of path for hiking with restaurants on the top. It’s only 2.5 km from the top so you can easily walk down while cooking by seeing nice views of the city.

We went on an absolutely beautiful day. Our son loved the playground at the top. We enjoyed the amazing views and hiking to one of the peaceful lakes up top. We paid to take it up and then walked down. It was a very lovely walk through the woods down, although a little steep in some parts.

Atrocious day to go up the funicular, but it was a wonderful experience . You can buy tickets in advance or at the gate, either via a person or machine. It's all very efficient. Wait times were OK though I imagine in summer it could get very busy. Views would be fantastic on clearer days. Up the top is a cafe, shop , toilets childrens play area and various walks for hikers . Adult price is equivalent of £9.50

Going with this small mountain train is a must! From the top of the mountain you’ll see a million dollar view. If you’re fortunate you’ll be in Bergen in a sunny day. Unfortunately the weather during our trip was rainy and cloudy, but we could enjoy the majestic view at the whole city, the sea and the nearby mountains for few minutes before a storm started. It’s extremely satisfying. This place is part of my top 3 attractions in Bergen.

Great views of Bergen! Reasonably priced, we took it up one way and walked back down. Tons of space at the top to get different views. Very kid friendly with a play park and Troll village. Cafe, restaurant and shop up top as well.

I took multiple trips up and down the Fløibanen during my visit to Bergen. It’s about €20 for each return trip, and totally worth the view and experience at the top of Mount Fløyen. Highly recommend to go at least once before sunset and once early morning when it first opens.

This is a wonderful experience for young and old.👶👴👵 It begins with a short train ride to the top. Once there the views are breathtaking. You can see and fall in love with Bergen's true beauty. They've done a great job with the entire setup. They have gift shops, restaurants and a hotel being renovated at the top as well as trails for jogging, walking and just enjoying the beauty of nature. Children will love the goats that roam around freely as well as both locals and tourists walking their dogs. The nature trail is paved but you can go off the trail and enjoy a hike to the bottom instead of returning on the train ride down. Well worth the few bucks to enjoy a quick trip or an all day tour of nature.👍❤

It was great experience to have in Bergen! Round trip is about $12, or you can choose one way if you have time to walking back in the city. It would be amazing view if it’s a sunny day!

Truly a majestic view! The infrastructure is very clean and convenient, but the real wonders are atop of the mountain, splendid nature just a couple km from the city. The round-trip ticket was quit affordable, 12 eur

Bergen tourist attractions. Go up when the weather is nice. There are many restaurants, places to rest, and things to see at the top. Take your time climbing up. I recommend around 11 o'clock. For parking, please use the paid parking lot at a nearby building. I parked here. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z6LTyHst9XMB6GD48?g_st=ic

Super tired from the other hikes in Norway, I took the Floibanen here in Bergen. Very efficient, it goes every 15 minutes with 5 compartments to take people up. On the way up or down, you see the other car and it's nice to take in the views going up and down. Also cool to see the capacity and sees how many seats are left. Glad we took this because it was raining quite a bit that day and we got to save our energy as well. I believe it was 160 NOK for a round trip ticket and in that instance, it was worth it.

Given that it's freezing now, there was no wait for the funicular. It will take you up to the mountain where there's an excellent view of the area, restaurants, playground and trails to hike. Take the first spot in the funicular, bottom, if you can for the best view.

Other than being a lookout point, you can also hike the trails up there. There’s also a mini playground for kids and few different cafes. Restroom is available. Check the weather before you go up. The route will have several stops throughout the short journey. You can get a single ticket up and hike down.

Well, what can I say- probably the greatest view over Bergen from here. I only regret that i didn't have the time and preparation to do a hike there. I took the funicular which is like super easy and fast and enjoyed one of the most beautiful sunsets ever!

If you want to treat yourself to some excellent food and some good wine, visit this place. The food they serve is the highest quality you can find. We tried the octopus, halibut and the crab legs. Absolutely delicious. Ask for Lucas from Argentina:) he was wonderful.

Great stop on your tour of Bergen. A must see even if just strolling through. Got time for lunch? You’ll find all you need right here. From fish and chips to salmon burgers. Buy fish to take home and prepare or just let them do it and eat in a prepared spot. As the weather changes quickly there is plenty of covered seating for everyone with heaters. There is a great energy in this section of town. Many passing through. Highly recommend a stop here for eating, but bring your wallet it’s not cheap.

Very expensive. no outdoor market when visiting today but plenty to see inside and plenty of sea food items all fresh. You can get local cakes and freshly made baguettes. There is a place just inside the door by the lift for the tourist information which is upstairs to get a lovely cup of tea.

The Market has a lot of local residents selling sea food, fresh fruits and homemade goods. We saw a few performers in the market which made the shopping a bit entertaining. One thing that I found was unique was whale meat which tasted different but delicious.

Unfortunately it's under construction at the moment so the outside isn't as appealing, but inside the market is full of varieties of seafood and multiple restaurants to dine at. We ate at Fish Me and had both the soup and whale for dinner and these dishes were some of the best seafood I've ever had. Great central location and ended up walking past it everyday we were there!

Love the fish market. You can get stone crab claws for a reasonable price. Most of the seafood you get here will be fresh and of course they taste amazing. Highly recommend this place to you when you are in Bergen before you step onto your voyager. Enjoy!

Bergen's Fish Market is a bustling and vibrant hub that brings the city's maritime character to life. Located near the waterfront, it offers a sensory feast with the sights, sounds, and smells of fresh seafood. The stalls showcase a diverse array of fish, shellfish, and other local delicacies, providing a fantastic opportunity to experience Norway's culinary traditions. The market's lively atmosphere, coupled with the friendly vendors, creates an engaging and authentic experience for both locals and visitors. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or just curious about Bergen's maritime culture, the Fish Market is a must-visit destination.

A place for tourists, but definitely worth it! Sea urchin (taste quite ok, but ... we don't have to eat them), fish soup (excellent) and whale meat (I ate it, but somehow my conscience bit me all the time).

If you are looking for fresh seafood, and Bergen, this is the place to go. The prices are not cheap so be prepared. Quality of food is outstanding.. with fresh fish tanks to an endless ice bar of fresh fish, shellfish and mollusk.

It’s nice experience, lotta fish and seafood to choose from including whales meat. The only reason why I didn’t give it five stars because majority of the food is fry so there is not much options even the grill fish they still use too much oil on the flat grill. And yes very expensive paid over $50 for that small plate.

There is an indoor market all year long. The indoor market is nicely presented and has lots of seating. The fish seemed quite exotic, including the dried haring that are so historically significant to Norway. There are tanks with HUGE crabs and tiny lobsters. Also sea anemone and all sorts of other (to a tourist) exotic creatures. The outdoor market is for the summer only. It is a big dirtier and busier, as you would expect. It also has several eateries with dedicated seating. The outdoor market sells whale fresh and cooked. Whale meat is only sold in a handful of places worldwide. Norway is one of them.

Very fun fish market with locally sourced food. We enjoyed a meal next to the water

Their seafood is so fresh and delicious! The waitress recommend the set menu sincerely and explain to us that the diff between the live and frozen King Crab. No where is better than here.

I went for outdoor fish market. Variety of food & taste. Its wet & Norwegian price of course. For experience wise try some king crab, seafood platter. We have a nice dinner there. Our sitting just beside the harbour. I believe the outdoor market just open in the summer only.

Fascinating Fish Market in the middle of Bergen. Prawns were delicious.

DON"T COME HERE. This is a tourist trap place where they will fleece you. We ordered sea urchin (which looked purple on the outside and didn't resemble the ones from Japan) and couple oysters. Oysters were meh but the sea urchin was so terrible I will never forget the experience! I've never had any sea urchin like this. It was a crime to even call that. It was tiny, watery and disgusting and they charged us quite a lot for the measly meal. The local beer made up for the meal. I would have given it one star except for the fact that we ordered twice from the fish purveyors to cook at our rental and they were legit tasty. Oh and the venison sausage was so good I brought one back home.

Nice place to eat. Went for lunch and had a very good time. Service very good.

it so yummy🥰the whale and snow Crab was to juicy and fresh!! Norwegian oyster are the best!

It is very beautiful even when we visited in the winter time which we experienced all types of weather, we had rain, shower, snow, hail, high winds and a very brief of sunshine within 48 hours while we were here! Many bars, restaurants, coffee shops to enjoy! Those wooden houses show their charms no matter in the day time or night!

If there is no bunch of tourist, it's nice place to visit and to imagine what it was like to live in this area hunderets years ago. The place was destroyed by major fires few times , but fortunately it is fully restored and it still has the original design.

Very picturesque historical area with an amazing story of fires, rebuilds etc. Now housing some great boutique Norwegian touristy shops, many duty free also. Right on the harbour front. Some nice dining too but not cheap.

Very cute and historical part of the city with (some) very well-restored wooden houses, museums, forts, and pretty views over the water - definitely worth a visit when you visit Bergen to just stroll around and enjoy the houses and area

The most visited place in Bergen, the beautiful colourful houses surely look gorgeous on a rare sunny day. The narrow alleys and the vintage stores tell lot of stories! Dates back to 10th century, history of this old Viking market area is pretty amazing!

As you wander through Bryggen's narrow alleys, you'll be enchanted by the colorful wooden houses lining the waterfront. Take your time to explore the nooks and crannies of this UNESCO World Heritage site, popping into local boutiques and cafes along the way. Embrace the "kos" by cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate or a warm cinnamon bun at one of the charming cafes, like Kaffemisjonen or Det Lille Kaffekompaniet. While Bryggen is a must-see, don't miss out on exploring other neighborhoods like Nordnes and Sandviken. Rent a bike and pedal along the waterfront, stopping to admire the colorful houses and scenic views. I would recommend packing a picnic and enjoying it in one of the city's many parks, like Nygårdsparken or Nordnesparken. For a dose of nature, head to Mount Fløyen and take the funicular to the top. The panoramic views of the city and surrounding fjords are breathtaking, especially during sunset. No visit to Bergen is complete without sampling the local cuisine. Head to the Fish Market to feast on freshly caught seafood like salmon, shrimp, and king crab. I'd recommend trying traditional Norwegian restaurant like Enhjørningen or Bryggeloftet & Stuene, where you can indulge in hearty dishes like "fårikål" (lamb stew) or "rømmegrøt" (sour cream porridge).

Just amazing area. Old and unique buildings. My advice if you are photographer or architect get your camera and visit this area 😊

This beautiful medieval wharf brings you back in time. Walking between the wooden building is a very nice experience. If you are visiting Bergen you will definitely need to visit it and I believe you won't regret it.

A nice place to visit. You can reach here by walk from the city center and also enjoy a city view by walking around before you go to hang around by boat from nearby pier. There are a lot of nearby seafood market that you should not miss

Amazing historical site. We loved the architecture, the shopping, the food. We came here many times during our vacation. We took a boat tour a got some good views of Bryggen.

Beautifull place one of must to visit while in Bergen. Lots of suvenier shops, restaurants and the heart of city. All familie enjoyed the walk. Some of buildings are now under restauration, but it was lots of to see anyway. Try a walk around these old wooden buildings and feel the spirit of the place. You may find some hiden bars and treasures. Enjoy.

Settled in the heart of Bergen, the old unique buildings called Bryggen. Unfortunately right now, there are a lot of buildings under restoration but I was here six years ago and it is super cool to see the different colors and the history of the buildings. There are a ton of tourist shops selling souvenirs and one of the companies turned this into a hotel, I think the Radisson. Cool to see but it defintely lost its timely touch.

It’s one of the most important tourist attractions in Bergen. It was built by German traders of Hanseatic age in 14th century century. It was destroyed by fire many times but rebuilt again. It’s worth going inside small lanes to see the old buildings, some of which are more than 300 years old. The outside area facing port has got a lot of restaurants and shops which are very popular with tourists and locals. Worth seeing.

Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen, is a reminder of the town’s importance as part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century. Many fires, the last in 1955, have ravaged the characteristic wooden houses of Bryggen. Its rebuilding has traditionally followed old patterns and methods, thus leaving its main structure preserved, which is a relic of an ancient wooden urban structure once common in Northern Europe. Today, some 62 buildings remain of this former townscape. It is a lovely place to walk around, have a coffee or spend some times in the shops. A must see when visiting Bergin.

Beautiful Bergen. You can just walk around the city and will find somethings to do.

Amazing place to go for a stroll. Nice and cozy shops, also interesting for buying souvenirs. I suggest to walk in the small streets between the wooden houses, they open into more houses, shops, gardens and wonderful settings. I suggest to visit the place in the morning and in the evening too. It’s very stunning. A great idea is to take a cruise on one of the fjords easily reached from Bergen and watch Bryggen while going away. A visit here is a must do when in Bergen!

The area of Bryggen in Bergen is a must see and very close to the city center. The old, historical wharf has lots to offer and is great to visit in the early morning or late evening. It’s usually very busy during the day. Little shops and restaurants are located here with tons of local goods to try out or buy. Most of the shops are also tax free (you can claim your tax back at the airport).

This was our emergency stop on our Northern Lights cruise, what a lovely place to stop off, bought some pastries to take on board.

It’s located upstairs, you can take the elevator or stairs. Plenty of information and brochures available for you to choose from. Clean visitor center. Staff was helpful too.

Pleasant staff but trainee gave us completely wrong recommendations about visiting the Hanseatic museum (opposite the office but closed until 2026), distance to a destination (half the time he told us) and telling us to download an app to buy local transport tickets but neglected to mention that if you buy tickets you have to use them immediately (absolutely not necessary as there are handy machines at the stops).

It is located in the heart of Bergen next to famous Fish Market. It was very spacious with enough seating place The staff was very very helpful and courteous. Beside all tourist information, they also sell the tickets for all tours. Another highlight was that they exchange foreign currency. Please note to exchange foreign currency from bank is a big headache in Norway.

Good place to get detailed information about Bergen must see places and to buy Bergen card. Amazing card including tones of museums and discounts.

Very smart and well done out office, enough staff to see to all enquiries and mostly helpful. Good array of gifts, especially fridge magnets and little models of Bryggen, which were of a high quality. You can also buy tickets for various attractions also.

Excellent. The team is very helpful, provides detailed information and advices the most suitable activities depending on stay and preferences. Mrs. Ploy assisted and provided the best recommendations and tours and she booked them; also she explained about the bergen card and all the visits to do within and outside Bergen reachable by bus.

Helpful place for Bergen and environs questions. However, they have virtually nothing about all of Norway. Yeah, I get that they are all about Bergen, but Bergen visitors also go other places on their Norway visit and would remember fondly a place that at least offered literature for the rest of the country. Just IMHO.

I went to the place and it was a great experience if you are a tourist. You can get any information regarding your travel dates and time accordingly. To me they really explained well and got to know if you're with a kid what you can do and which place can be really nice to visit according to your plan... So to me nice experience overall.

We came here to exchange the local currency on a rainy morning! The exchange rate is 1 euro to 9.38 Kn, not the most favorite exchange rate. The staffs are friendly, the location are nice and clean!

All the area is being design with information centre on the first floor with big open space with information desks and big dividing exhibition panels. On one side office and conference room on the aether big Windows for all the length with magnificent scenarios of Bergen old buildings reflected on sea.worth visit staffs well informed and amazing helpfully. Lift take you dawn were restaurants and fisheries .locals products , fruits and vegetables. You have the choice to buy fish and take home or eats on the veranda with sea front.

So helpful! The woman who served us was really great at helping us make sense of all the actives that were available and which ones matched our wants and budget. She organised and sold us a four day fjord-kayak-hiking tour and we left quite satisfied. Warning: the wait for serve was long! And in the end we felt the 'Norway in a Nutshell' tour was over priced (but, to be fair, we didn't have ideal weather). However, the kayaking and hiking made our trip.

I must say I went there to ask what to do on my last extra day, and the lady working there was very helpful, patient, and professional. She offered me all different options and let me choose slowly (I waited aside, and some people took turns). Then when I wanted to book a cruise the system wasn't working and the employee had to call the agents so it took some time. When a passive-aggressive lady said Im holding the line and asked to see if I had the number, the employee told her off and said it's my business only. I loved that, thank you! I ended up booking online the next day.

Very helpful staff. Would recommend taking the cruise to Fjords at 10am. 3 hour round trip with the most heavency scenery ever

Great view - you can either hike up or get the cable car. There is a small restaurant at the top. The walk from the top to Floyen is about 15km and takes 5 hours if you are not an experienced mountain top walker. The first part of the trek is a bit confusing to follow as it is only signposted by small poles and you're going away from the end destination. Once you're along the ridge, it's easier to follow the tors. The terrain is quite rocky and lots of small ups and downs - you want waterproof, sturdy walking shoes and even then, it's not an easy walk. However, many locals will race past you and make the walk (or they might be running) look a breeze!

A great place to visit with stunning views of all of Bergen and more! We took the cable car up, which was great!

We did a hike late March. We took a rather long one. It was amaaaaazing though kinda hard at some point. We may have lost the path so we just tried to go up. There was some snow (well, when you don't have the adequate gear, it can seem a lot) which made the hike harder than it should've been. Still, it was amazing and I would totally recommend going up mount Ulriken in the longest and hardest way possible ^^ it's more fun 😊

Absolutely amazing place. Can recommend hiking up to this mountain instead of using a cable-car, especially if the weather is nice. Even as fat person as me could climb to the mountain in 1.5 hours without any issues. The views are rewarding.

Hiked up via the stairs. Took me 60min from Montana to the top. The view along the hike is beautiful in sunny day.

Very much different from Alpen hiking , Epic view in good weather ! and perfect training location for trail running !

I was hiking to Ulriken from Blåmanen, yes I gotta admit it was a bit too much to go and took a lot of time and energy. But still I have no regret to hike here, it was beautiful and fun.

1400 stairs to the top. It is steep but worth the effort. It connects to a few other trails which can all be done in one day.

Wonderful place especially in summer 🌞⛱️. The hike is a bit long if it starts from the bottom (2-2.5 hours). From Montana it is around 60-70 minutes but worth it. Cable lift 🚠 is bit expensive though.

If you want a pleasure hike, it’s not. I don’t know, if there is any other safe way up, other then stone stairs. Marks on the trail are not clear so accidentaly we find ourselfs on a bike road. Cable car is expensive. Views are nice, also we met few sheeps.

It is one of the major tourist attraction in Bergen. There is a special bus leaves from near Tourist Information Office for this attraction every half an hour. Their charges include to and fro transport and the ticket for cable car. It takes about 7/8 minutes in cable car to reach top. The view from top in all direction was just too good. On a clear sunny days one can see miles ahead. One could see entire Bergen city below. We saw few people going for a hike from here on top of adjoining hills. The zipline on top of another hill was very daring. There was a restaurant serving tea/coffee/beer and snacks. Don't miss it...

Excellent views of the city, and higher than the ones you get from the Fløyen, true, BUT, the fact that there are not many things to do nor places to visit once you're up there makes you have to focus on the views, which are excellent, yes, but... for how long? Also, the round trip with the funicular is not cheap at all, NOK365/per person, and it takes 5min each way (you can do it by foot via the stairs route or the hike).⁷

Very beautiful hike. A little bit challenging but totally worth it.

It’s a beautiful place there. You have a good view over Bergen. A one way ticket cost 20 nok. On the mountain is a lovely cafe/restaurant and restrooms. You have a free water refill. Everything is very clean so place take your waste with you and don’t throw it into the nature.

Extremly beautiful view from the top of the mountain, we took the cable car up the mountain and hiked to Fløyen, this is a 13 km hike and is very beautiful. I would really recommend doing this hike, and you can always take the Fløibanen down if you are to tired to walk down.

Cable car is very expensive, but driving in it is great experience. View from the top is awesome, and I am not sorry that I go up, climb, for 3 hours. I was exhausted, but content.

Incredible, panoramic views of the whole of Bergen can be experienced at the top of Ulriken. You can either hike to the top, or take a quick 5 minutes cable car that costs around €30 for a return trip. There is also a restaurant and cafe up there, and many walking paths to explore further.

Very interesting museum showing exhibits from the Hanse time. How did the people (only males) live, what did they trade with and what were the rules of living together. I recommend it.

(Translated by Google) The museum is located in the Bryggen district, the best known of Bergen. Visiting it you find yourself taking a step back in time: many furnishings of these rooms have been recovered after the various fires that have occurred and many have been faithfully reconstructed. It is a historical cross-section that allows us to understand how the population of Bergen lived at the time of the Hanseatic League ... from the windows you can also glimpse the nearby church of Santa Maria, a very beautiful building that unfortunately we could not visit at the internal. The visit is worth the ticket price ... (Original) Il museo si trova nel quartiere Bryggen, il più conosciuto di Bergen. Visitando ci si ritrova a fare un salto nel tempo: molti arredi di queste stanze sono stati recuperati dopo i vari incendi che si sono succeduti e molti sono stati fedelmente ricostruiti. Si tratta di uno spaccato storico che ci permette di capire come viveva la popolazione di Bergen all'epoca della Lega Anseatica...dalle finestre si intravede anche la vicina chiesa di Santa Maria, un edificio molto bello che purtroppo non abbiamo potuto visitare all'interno. La visita vale il prezzo del biglietto...

Excellent museum detailing the history of the Bryggen. Informative and good displays of what it used to be like. The building itself is one of the oldest in the area and gives you a real sense of what it was like living and working here. Reasonable entrance fee for a worthwhile visit. Staff were friendly and the exhibits were all well done and laid out. Spans 3 floors. Recommended.

Closed until 2026! The museum offers a tour through some other parts, which I wouldn’t recommend to anyone, as you’re just paying to see 5 rooms with nothing in it. It’s always just tables and benches. The exhibition didn’t move to the new area of the museum.

Well worthwhile doing the guided tour as you learn so much about the Hanseats and their way of life. The long rows of wooden buildings are beautiful and also the assembly room which is now the museum. Interesting to learn about their trading routes and the trade in Stockfish in Bergen.

Small but well preserved little museum showing how the early settlers of Bergen were conducting their business in this little home. Shows some nifty inventions of those days and how they spent their time working and sleeping there. Got a bundle deal of entry to 3 museums (Hanseatic, fishery) including this, plus a bus that takes you around them.

A small museum, you won't spend much time there but it is interesting to visit.

Nice place to visit. How great is the guide depends on your luck. We got Hilde and she was amazing

The Hanseatic Museum is closed for renovation and expansion, but the Schoetstuene is open and we caught the last tour of the day. The guide provided a lot of the information we might have gotten from the museum. The history of the Hanseatic League is fascinating, and the original buildings on the tour were very interesting. The guide was enthusiastic and engaging.

Thanks Lina for the great English tour 😊

There's a very nice display of Grieg's life in the visitor center, as well as a coffee shop and toilets. His house is a short walk over a little bridge. The lovely concert hall on the grounds is a perfect venue to hear a piano concert of Grieg's music with beautiful scenery behind the pianist.

A super experience! I wasn't fully excited to make this stop, but even for someone who isn't into classical-era music or composition, this museum was well worth the stop. The museum portion of the grounds is very well done and takes you through a full timeline of the period and Grieg's life. They do tours through the house every half hour, and that was well worth the time to get to see inside the space he designed. The grounds are beautiful, and they do a great job with the audio tour explaining how nature inspired his work.

As a classical musician I needed to come to Grieg's house to see where so much wonderful music was written. It is in a beautiful setting on a lake and must have been very serene in Grieg's time. Sadly there is now a busy road nearby and neighbouring houses and the serenity is diminished! The museum is not very large, but had a very informative exhibition of photos and artifacts with excellent commentary in English. There was a film about Bergen/Norway set to the music of Grieg, but it was just a travelogue and I would have preferred a more in depth film of Grieg's life. Sadly the house was being renovated inside and out, so photos of the house in its natural setting weren't possible, but we did go inside and it was definitely worth the visit with excellent commentary from the guide. The composer's hut was very lovely as are the surrounding gardens. The house is about a 10 minute walk from the carpark. We went in mid April and it wasn't too busy, but it may be worth buying tickets online, as we did, to make sure you get on a tour as numbers are limited to 12. There is a cafe (larger than the museum) but it was only serving drinks. A bit underwhelming as a museum, but still good and a must for all classical music lovers.

I do not know of a more charming place that evokes the life of a composer that "Troldhaugen." The memorabilia is wonderful within the modest home, but the sod-roofed concert hall is the true gem. Our visit was capping by a performance and commentary by a marvelous pianist.

Very nice museum with beach nearby. Nice view in bergen. Have to got down on Hop and walk 1.7km. Route was yellowish as it is autumn season. Very old wooden building with short opening hours. Be careful of the path when you travel in autumn as its slippery.

Well worth the half hour walk from the tram stop (Hop). We were fortunate to have a very knowledgeable guide all to ourselves. Have to admit we didn't do the museum.

Well worth visiting even if you are not a classic music buff! Lovely old, well restored house (and outside toilet), with stunning views. Next door is the Museum and grass covered roofed Concert Hall. Watch the short video of Norway done to Greig’s music, that’s must.

We had a really relaxing and interesting time here. The exhibition, the house tour and the outdoor audio guide where really great. The audio guide had many music pieces connect to the place and really connected us to the composer.

This was a very enjoyable trip. My husband liked this so much that this is his second visit. I have limited mobility so there were places that were to steep for me to go to, for example Greig's tiny get away cabin.

Edward Grieg’s home is well worth visiting. Great exhibit of artifacts, guided tour of the house and a fantastic view of the bay from the gardens. Self guided audio tour in several languages available as well as a fine coffee shop and toilets.

You will rarely see a more beautifully presented monument to a famous person. Edvard and Nina Grieg's house is beautifully preserved. Entry to the house itself is only with a guide, and ours gave an excellent presentation with just the right amount of information without overwhelming with detail. The upstairs rooms remain off limits, as was Nina's wish, which seems appropriate. Grieg's composing hut is an astounding thing, and preserved inside are his piano, desk and furniture. The gardens, woodland and jetty are all lovely to explore, and Edvard and Nina's tomb in the rockface overlooking the fjord seems the perfect resting place. Finally, there is a beautiful concert hall built sympathetically into the landscape, with the composition hut as the focal point through the front window. We were treated to a note-perfect 30-minute recital of Grieg's works by a young music scholar. In summary, an outstanding visit that gave a wonderful insight into Norway's most famous composer and his no-less talented wife.

One of the best museum experiences I’ve ever had! It was idyllic to walk around in the garden and by the water. We loved listening to guiding through our phones at each sign, and endeavouring into Grieg’s music, pieces carefully selected, while enjoying the same view he had when writing it. It was so beautiful! At the end part of our group even shed tears due to being moved by the music and the scenery. I highly recommend!

I absolutely adore Edvard Grieg, and if in general you like some good piano music, this is the place for you. Walking in the windy and overbearing Bergen rain down to see Grieg’s composition hut is one of the most peaceful, serene, and fun experiences that I can possibly think about. Brilliant view from the concert hall as well, and a really nice museum exhibit with food and accommodations for guests. A MUST-VISIT in Bergen.

If you are a fan of music this is an exciting place to visit. Lovely home and location and seeing the composing cabin was incredible. It is about a 20 minute walk from the train. (The train is free with the Bergen card and you also get a discount at the museum with the card.

If you enjoy music and history, this is a wonderful museum to go to. Here you can see the composer Edvard Grieg's home just as it was when he lived there, and learn about his life and career. Be sure to check the schedule for concerts at the museum so you can experience his music in the place he felt inspired by. The stunning concert venue overlooks his composer hut by the water.

Edvard Hagerup Grieg. I hope you visit when you come to Bergen, Norway. enjoy his music ….

Beautifully preserved house and garden of Edward Grieg. The surrounding is gorgeous and you really get a feel on how Edward lived there and composed his music. Really enjoyed that part of the audio tour is not only information but followed by music from Grieg. It is however a small place. Don't expect to spend all afternoon here. Since it's quite a walk from public transport it's worth it on dry days or by car.

Nice place to visit when in Bergen. Although the city and surroundings offer plenty to see and do, if you are with kids, the aquarium is a nice place to visit. Not extremely big, it is nicely built and children will love the variety of animals and activities. Plenty of educational activities and even a cinema. For the adults there is a huge amount of information about the sea life of Norway, from the Fjords to the sea. Time well spent.

Much bigger than expected! I even got to see a brand new baby penguin. Fun stop, but definitely pricy for admission so make sure you've given yourself plenty of time to see it all.

Tremendously unique, containing not only penguins, but also kois, crabs, oysters, and a huge variation, not to mention the games contained inside, playable both for kids and parents. By going here you can get a better sight and knowledge about sea life and even demonstrations by workers in cooperation with some of these spectacular wet animals, which in some cases even have names. Also, you have a movie theater, to enjoy for free at several times each day. Highly recommend the place, connectable with the outside pools which are at about 150 meters.

came with family. very good interesting place. a lot of penguins, sea lions, fish, crocodiles... very interesting, especially liked the aquarium with cod sturgeon, halibut, catfish and local fish found in Norway. very interesting.

The place looks great and it has a decent variety of animals. It was a good experience, but nothing extraordinary. Ticket price was a bit..high, but it is understandable. Food prices at the cafeteria on the other hand...just eat somewhere else before visiting. But I was amazed quite a few times by the variety and some of the animals they have and per totally it was a good experience It's definitely worth to go if you are visiting Bergen, or even if you live there!

The Bergen Aquarium is a fun and educational place to visit. The outdoor area features penguins, otters, and sealions. Inside you will find lots of fish species from around the world. Descriptions are in norsk and english and you can learn a lot about the animals and thr eco systems they live in. Though the entry fee is nit cheap, you can spend hours and hours here without getting bored. Great for kids.

A great experience, and I definitely recommend going if visiting Bergen! I also recommend watching the Penguin show which is done in English also!

Amazing aquarium. Despite its small size, we can find different species and discover some amazing facts. The live shows are really great and the staff is amazingly funny. We got to see them feeding the penguins and I got to say, it was hilarious.

Mediocre at best. There was a very limited selection of sea animals. It lacked some basic species I had expected to see in Norway such as seals, polar bears, puffins, salmon, and other classic aquarium animals like dolphins and sharks. The movies are in Norwegian without subtitles in English or any other translation device. Fine way to spend an hour on a rainy afternoon, however.

I'm so happy I decided to go here! This aquarium is around a 30 minute walk from Bryggen, and has a variety of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and more. The first thing you're greeted with are the wonderful Gentoo penguins, we got lucky enough to see them sitting on eggs! They were also generally very playful. But yeah definitely come here if you like animals!

It's a very beautiful place. Its a bit expensive. 350 NOK i felt like it was a bit too much. The animals looked healthy and well taken care of ✨

I liked it, because there are some species I haven't seen before. It is very nice for the families with kids, because there are some tunnels with surprises for kids only and a nice playground outside. There is a cafeteria at the terrace where you can taste a very good ice cream, too.

Great aquarium with animals from colder countries, some snakes and alligators. Souvenirs and small cafe. Reasonable prices for Norway.

We visited Bergen aquarium in February, it was very interesting to see lots of different regions species. Also have a outdoor penguins feeding session every day, it is a good size aquarium

A wonderful aquarium with the chance to get a lot of different impressions about life in and above the water. Not cheap as a lot of things in norwegian but this is a place which is its money worthy. I was impressed by the big tanks with these giant cods in the blue dark. Scary and fascinating at the same time. Very nice those floating - "petriefied" - aligators also. Good spot for having nearby views about why we always should be aware, that we only share this planet.

Cute little aquarium. Saw the sea lion show. It was in Norwegian and English. A decent amount of exhibits with placards in both languages as well. There is a place to grab a bite to eat or ice cream. Restrooms throughout the place. Elevator for those who have trouble with stairs. Small gift shop. There is also an outdoor playground.

It was very pleasant. There are many presentations going on all day at the aquarium. Great place to learn about the sea life on the Norway coast line. Suitable for all ages.

Such an amazing aquarium! Perfect for a nice day out. The animals are clearly well taken care of and the place is beautifully set up. There was plenty of information about the fish and animals but not enough where it felt overwhelming to read. A great place if you’re looking for something to in Bergen.

We had a great time at the Aquarium. My kids (16 & 12) really enjoyed our visit. One of the highlights of our trip to Bergen. There is lots to see.....penguins, otters, reptiles, fish but I think our favourite was the Sea Lions. They were a lot of fun to watch. We didn't get a chance to visit the cafe so we can't comment. Number 11 bus takes you up to the Aquarium from the Harbour area. We ended up having to walk all the way up but take the bus if u can. Good fun day out! We also got 20% off the ticket price with the Bergen card.

The place is well maintained and each aquarium/terrarium is clean and colorful As soon as you enter, penguins greet you Worth the visit

Collection of 4 museums, to be honest I’ve seen better museums, but for Bergen I think it’s very good, “Last Dance” installation looks very magical, however knowing why it was created may change your vision on this installation. Other museum is about sound design, quite popular direction now, however not for everyone. Other two are paintings by famous like Edward Munch, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky and not very famous artists. Mostly avant-garde artists, however there are many works made in different styles. A lot of Norwegian artists. If you have couple free hours in Bergen, after visiting some other attractions it’s a nice place to visit. Tickets cost 150 NOK for adults and 100 NOK for Students. You can buy them in place and one tickets is for all 4 museums

The art scene in Bergen is amazing. In this particular area there are 4-5 major museums next to each other. The installation by Borre Saethre (the Last Dance) is fabulous.

Went to view the art exhibition which combines the other 3 KODEs nearby. Beautiful building and really interesting exhibits. Plenty of information shown about them all. This was a lovely way to learn about the various exhibits and artists. Highly recommended.

Various exhibitions, all included in one ticket! Almost everything was translated to English. + audio guide is included! I especially liked the “queer gaze” exhibition. But they have changing and permanent exhibitions.

I wish museum staff had thought to update their website or Google maps to note that Kode 4 is closed temporarily. I planned a full day around it based on the publicly available info saying it's open, but when I got there it was closed and museum staff confirmed this when I called.

Every year the town of Bergen gets together and creates an unique gingerbread city. This year, the exhibition is open until 31 December. The many rooms filled with gingerbread cookie models smelled and looked amazing. There were also mobile elements such as toy trains and ferris wheels. The only detriment is that all the signs and directions are only in Norwegian, however it is easy to translate and the staff can definitely communicate in English.

If you visit Bergen, Norway, and the weather is rainy, which often is, you should at least spend an afternoon visiting the Kode museums. The entrance fee covers entry into all of the facilities. The museums are all located along a street. The first Kode museum is closed due to renovations. But you could visit numbers 2, 3 and four. The fourth museum is focus mostly on paintings and also sculptures. It is more modern Art. Overall I think worth a visit and they have a pretty cool collection. You can easily spend 2 to 3 hours exploring.

Beautiful art museum in Bergen, and one of several KODE musems along a strip by a nice park. Large enough to spend some time here, but no so large as to be overwhelming. Nicely displays how Norwegian artworks tie in with other art from the same periods. When you purchase a ticket for KODE you get admission to all four museums.

KODE 4 is one of the best art galleries I have visited. It contains an assortment of paintings dating from before 1500 all the way to modern art exhibits from current artists. The space is massive and well designed, the curators deserve much praise for creating such well following and stunning collection of amazing art pieces.

What a lovely museum! There is currently an Astrup exhibition on (until Dec 2019 I think) which is beautiful. There is also a permanent modern impressionist exhibition including several works by Picasso, and other notable modernist artists.

This Museum ( part of three houses) only had one contemporary art exhibition. See pictures and Video

Beautiful church with extraordinary construction in a lonely forest. It is nice to visit even in autumn. Unfortunately, the church itself was closed and guarded by a fence. Maybe there will be a chance to free the whole potential of this recommendable attraction soon.

Gorgeous! Definitely worth the trip. Parking was a little weird as well as finding the path to it, but not too bad. The walk was magical and otherworldly too!

Beautiful church! Unfortunately it was closed and surrounded by a fence. But it was lovely to walk around the view from the outside.

This is truly a beautiful stave church. It is modeled after the ancient Vikings and the carvings are stunning. Admission is 70 NOK for adults. Around the church there is a small park that invites you to explore.

Lovely church close to Bergen. We parked at the parking below the hill and walked up through the forest and what a lovely sight to behold when we first saw the church. Access is ~110 nok/person. The guides at the front welcome questions and we definitely asked a lot. It's such a beautiful reconstruction and the website has information about it in many languages.

A brilliant church, definitely worth a visit, especially as it is free with the Bergen card. Although it is extremely sad that it was burned down by a disgusting neo-ñäz|, it is brilliant that it has been rebuilt and still looks like an impressive and ancient stave church! It’s great that there are a few small artefacts from the original church remaining, as well. One thing I must say, however, is that the church is often completely swamped with cruise tour tourists, and is also surprisingly small. Still, definitely worth a visit, and you should go inside if you can.

Came here in the summer using our Bergen Card. It's not in the city centre so you do need to take a train and it's a good 15 minutes walk thru a residential area. Just to see the architecture of the church was worth it since it was not the typical architecture of a church that most of us know of. Fascinating!

A bit disappointing as the church is fenced in and closed due to Covid for the entire season in 2021. It is difficult to see it properly through the fence and it makes the entire experience sad and disappointing, especially when you travel from far to see it. The church itself is beautiful, but I wouldn't go a second time.

Wow, one of the most beautiful churches i have seen in my life. It's black due to the pine tar that covers it (it gets renewed every couple years). This tar also gives it a fresh foresty smell and keeps the wood from weathering. Tip: We waited for folks outside of the site and asked for their stickers to enter, and saved the 10€ fee.

A unique church, recently built but based on an older version. It was very helpful having a guide to explain the various features in and around the church.

Steep walk from the parking area to the hilltop where the church is located. It is a very cool building and a neat example of the architecture and style of the stave church. Just don't be disappointed that it's not an old building; it's a recent reconstruction and you won't be visiting a historic building, but new construction on a historic site. I probably would have passed on this visit since we saw and entered a historic version in Oslo.

Very nice church very close to Bergen. Pass by if you are coming from the airport. There is a small parking from where you should go approx. 3 mins to reach the church, so it’s very close to the parking.

Very beautiful stabschurch that unfortunately can only be visited outside at this time of the year. You have a nice view there and it's surrounded by nature. A stone bench is nearby.

Beautiful Church. Absolutely worth the visit. Just hop on the 1 train at Fantoft and it’s a pleasant 15 minute walk, but it is mostly uphill. I would suggest renting one of the city scooters and riding up the hill on that. The church is closed throughout most of winter. It is still worth a visit during closed hours. You can still get pretty close to the church and see it through the chain link fence. It could use some more signs outside telling us about the history. Especially for off-season visitors

What a wonderful visit here. Been in July. As students we had a discount on the ticket price and we were suggested to scan a code to have some information on the church. This place is within 30 min from Bergen and a short walk first in the quiet residential surroundings and then in the forest, but the path is easy for everyone. The church is one of the few remnants in Norway. It’s so beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like this before. Definitely it’s worth a visit.

Accessible by rail or bus, we chose to walk the round trip on a beautiful September day. We beat the tour busses, but their stop was not long and the small church encourages a quick walk through. Since this is the remake following the fire, the smell of fresh cut wood remained strong and sitting in the church was peaceful. A single restroom was available with small charge. Trails a bit uneven and would be very difficult if not impossible for a wheelchair. A stroller is possible. Recommend the visit if you have time as it is out of town a little way.

It's a nice church near the center of Bergen. There is an entrance fee, however you can see the chirch well from the outside of the fence.

Very cool and unique building. Must see for black metal fans. Not open for viewing between September - May, but you can still walk up and look at the building. There is a large fence and security cameras around the church. Fairly easy walk from the light rail station, but it is uphill. Area was quite quiet and very peaceful.

We visited en route to the airport from central Bergen. As others had suggested it is straight forward to get to and worth a look. Not many stave churches exist in Norway and this is a beautiful example of how they looked. Paid to enter at the gate, there is a fence all round the property. A couple of girls were sitting at a table with a bank card machine to take the fee. 150kr for us both if I remember correctly. We had a good look round, it is a very peaceful location at the top of a hill surrounded by trees. Do go and look.

Quick tip: if you're flying from/to bergen, do this place on your way to /from the airport. It's such a quick place to visit but it's wonderful. Loved everything, including the forest around and the small hike in it (very small)

It's located near port area. This beautiful historical monuments was built in 13th century by one of the most powerful Norwegian king. Over the years it was expanded and it became Governor's house. We came here during our walking tour. Due to shortage of time, we did not go inside. We were told that view from top is excellent.

Beautiful Garden and walk around the ramparts. The tower itself was closed on my visit.

Rosenkrantztårnet is the most important Renaissance monument in Norway. If you want to visit it in summer, just take into account that it opens at 10 am and closes at 4 pm.

Quite expensive (120NOK p.p.) for the exhibition, mainly empty floors that are suppose to tell the history of the building... only the upper two floors contain a bit of historic information and decorations.

We arrived 45 minutes before closing time. We asked of it would be enough time to see everything. The recommended time was 40-45 minutes they told us. 15 minutes before closing time they started flickering the lights to get us out. 10 minutes before closing someone of the staff starts to walk behind you to rush you to the exit. At the end we told the staff we thought 40-45 minutes was too short for the recommended time in our opinion. We didn’t get to read and see everything, not even close. When we told them, they didn’t care, didn’t respond, were rude and were laughing as we left. Super unfriendly. Content of exhibition interesting. We thought the entrance price (140NOK per person) was overpriced

This was single handily the coolest museum we went to during our time in Norway. It was neat to be able to walk through the rooms and read the information regarding what took place how it was constructed, and how it fit into the regional and national history. There is plenty of authentic furniture and tapestries to illustrate what the spaces could have looked like I would highly recommend a visit.

The Rosenkrantz Tower One of Norway's most important kings, Magnus Lagabøte, lived here in the 13th century. In the 16th century it became the sheriff's castle. To visit the Rosenkrantz Tower is to get close to history. The stone walls in the bedroom of King Magnus Lagabøte still exist. Here is the chapel with the original altar where the king spent a lot of time, and on the first floor the king's soldiers stayed. Via winding, narrow corridors and steep stairs, we move from the basement with the 16th-century dungeon, to the cannon loft just below the roof. The cannons that stood here were used for a single day in the war, during the battle of Vågen, on 2 August 1665. At the top we can get out onto the watchman's corridor on the roof, here the watchmen had a view of the whole city, and this is still perhaps the best view in the city ! The Middle Ages The inner core of the tower is Magnus Lagabøte's tower or castle from the 13th century. This is one of the monuments from the time when Norway was a power factor in Northern Europe. In the tower lived the last two kings who mainly ruled Norway from Bergen, King Magnus Lagabøte and his eldest son, King Eirik Magnusson. Through state administration and legislation, we can say that the kings in the High Middle Ages shaped a Norwegian state. The Danish era The tower also represents the fall of Norway. The Danish general Jørgens Hansønn rebuilt the tower in the early 16th century. The newest part, built for Sheriff Erik Rosenkrantz from the 1560s, represents Denmark's power. It was now Danish officials who made up the power apparatus in the country. The county lords represented the Danish king's power locally. The tower is thus a symbol of the union era, where Denmark was the strong party at the expense of Norway. 1944 In 1944, the Rosenkrantz Tower was heavily damaged when a cargo ship loaded with explosives exploded just outside. The upper floors collapsed. The reconstruction was completed in the 1960s. The investigations that were carried out led to an increase in knowledge about the tower. The restoration means that the building's various building stages and history can be clearly read in the walls. Today, Rosenkrantztårnet is primarily used as a museum, but in some cases concerts and performances have been arranged here. Learn, search and find! Search and find - get a booklet with questions for children. Feel free to bring your own pencil. Download an outdoor activity trail for Bergenhus Fortress! (printable pdf format) Practical information and tips The museum is suitable for all age groups We offer guided tours in Norwegian and English during the summer season. You get your own guide brochure when you buy an entrance ticket. Languages: Norwegian, English, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian Recommended time spent in Rosenkrantztårnet is 45-50 minutes The museum is not adapted for wheelchair users. There are many narrow, steep stairs in the tower, so you should be good on your feet The museum does not offer catering, but with its location in the city centre, there are many places to eat nearby At the reception you can get a fortress puzzle where you answer questions about the fortress, the answers can be found in the outdoor area. If you want to go for a walk in the fortress, you can get a fortress trail at the reception, with a map and information about the buildings and the area Grilling and any other use of fire is prohibited in the fortress area Rosenkrantztårnet Her bodde en av Norges viktigste konger, Magnus Lagabøte på 1200-tallet. På 1500-tallet ble det lensherrenes slott. Å besøke Rosenkrantztårnet er å komme nære historien. Steinveggene i soverommet til kong Magnus Lagabøte finnes fortsatt. Her er kapellet med det originale alteret der kongen brukte mye tid, og i første etasje oppholdt kongens soldater seg. Via kronglete, smale ganger og bratte trapper beveger vi oss fra kjelleren med 1500-tallets fangehull, til kanonloftet like under taket. Kanonene som sto her ble brukt en eneste dag i krig,

If you're a fan of old stone buildings and history, this is a great place to tour through. It's fun to walk through the narrow stairwells and think about what things were like centuries ago. The signage about the rooms is brief - I'd like to see more detail, but I enjoyed the visit, regardless...

Fascinating tower constructed over the course of centuries in different architectural styles. The building you now see was heavily inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Definitely get a tour guide to lead you through the history.

Not included/discounted with the Bergen card, but still worth the price of admission. Very neat, old building with good displays and informative plaques to guide you (in Norsk and English). We spent most of our morning here as there are multiple floors and rooms to explore. Lots of history to read and learn. Great to do in combination with Håkonshallen (which is included with the Bergen Card, and is a relatively shorter tour), if both are open. As others have noted, be prepared to navigate narrow stone stairs. Note the spiral staircase is set as the "down" stairs, with the other stairs as the "up" stairs to help with congestion.

This tower is a must see if you're in Bergen and you like history. There are a lot of stairs and rooms to view and it can be a bit like a maze which is fun. Some of the passageways and stairs can be smaller so watch your step and your head. Once you get to the top of the tower the views of Bergen are great! Final note the tower is NOT part of the Bergen card and you have to pay in full for the tickets but it's worth it.

Old town harbour and around area, very nice. Must go if you are near.

The general grounds were free, but there's a fee for the tower. The main fortress area was quite small and we saw most of it within 10 minutes. Highly recommend making the trek up to the Sverresborg viewpoint for panoramic views of the city and harbor.

Gorgeous fort, you can also visit the tower, from where is beautiful view on the city. But the most monumental and famous is Hakon's Hall

It is interesting to walk through the old halls. Narrow stairs, stone walls. A step into Norwegian history

Beautiful Fort and surroundings. You can go for a small walk through the terrain of the Fort and have a view over the harbour.

Great history going back almost 1,000 years. Amazing construction and history. Highly recommend learning about it. We took a tour with “ I love Bergen” tours which was excellent

It’s worth seeing if you’re in Bergen as it’s free and has nice views. Overall though we found it a little underwhelming, nothing was open so unsure if there was meant to be any exhibits etc

A lovely castle near the harbor. You have a great view to Bergen. You can booked a tour for the castle.

Lovely afternoon visit when you are in Bergen. Just 2 minutes from Bryggen, this medieval fort and the surrounding park is a great place for lazy stroll!

Great fortress and tour. Get the dual Ticket for the hall too.

Excellent excursion in Bergen. My son loved the hands on exhibits and I loved the history. Very fun day.

Back in the history.. Amazing place… must visit place in Bergen!

Stunning hotel full of original features.... The breakfast is devine withe the usual cold meat and cheeses, smoked salmon, fresh fruits, cereal and a full month if you prefer.... The location cannot be more perfect.... Fish marked is a couple of minutes walk. Funicular is less than ten minutes walk and the best restaurants are on your doorstep. Cons! No iron or ironing board and small wardrobe..

Visited here by coincidence. Chilled and calm place to hang out. Love it here, my review seem short but i’m really like it here

Incredible place that’s rich with history, dating back to the 12th century all the way through to the 19th century. You can buy a combination ticket to visit the tower and main hall for around €20 each, which is well worth it.

In a great location and plenty of places to eat and shops

Incredible structure but they could use more displays in the halls. You must have the mo unity to navigate multiple, steep spiral staircases both up and down.

A most fantastically beautiful, important and interesting historical heritage site. Lovely to visiting,on a nice day in spring and summer. Although this is one of the most ancient fortresses you can still visit today in 2023, it's still vibrant with young people, especially during the annual cultural week in June. Attracting visitors / audiences from really far away. Do pay a visit to these amazing historical heritage buildings and the nice, very well kept,greenest of parks surrounding it:)

This museum was free with the Bergen city pass. It was a good museum for explaining the history of the area and their very serious trouble with fire. 🔥 cool perspective on how people lived based on an archeological point of view. Also there is free tea and coffee at in the mornings so go get some tea or coffee before diving into the past of the region.

Fascinating museum well presented. With excavations inside showing the history of the city and its fires and rebuild and changes over the centuries. Who lived there and what they did. Worth a visit.

I spent my time here in the Below Ground exhibition of artifacts found after the fire in 1955. Lots of excellent displays and the highlight has to be the translations of the rune sticks, which demonstrate that even centuries ago people wrote the same sort of things on bathroom walls, only their walls were the sticks! 😂

Best museum we’ve seen in Norway. Fascinating to learn about the many layers of Bergen over the centuries. The interpretation signs were so compelling.. each one made us think and continue to reflect on what we saw. It was exciting to visit such a great museum.

If you love unique small museums, you’ll love this as much as I did! We walked into here to kill some time and had one of the best and most memorable experiences in Bergen. We did a tour (it was just the two of us!) and learned so much about Runes, it was genuinely very interesting and inspiring. I highly recommend the tour to give some context around everything in the museum. They also have a really beautiful museum shop to pick up many unique souvenirs!

Very nice and interesting museum about the history of Bryggen, the neighbourhoods just beside and a place to see in Bergen. The museum is well constructed. The exposition about the football team of Bergen, the Brann, is also very good and interesting with different game that you can play.

I enjoyed this more than what I thought. There was a lot of artefacts and a good display on the number of times the buildings had been set on fire. It isn't great for kids, but if you have the Bergen pass, it is definitely worth a visit. You can get through it in 60 minutes but could do a really fast visit in a little over 30 of pressed for time.

The museum is very informative and has a nice atmosphere. They really have a collection that worth the visit and also they manage to use technology as a interesting resource. Definitely worth the visit.

What a lovely place. Very good gift shop with things from museum. In museum is very good atmosphere. Everything is dark and you can see only exhibition. We were not disturbed by other visitors or other parts of the museum in that “dark”. They got lot of things to see and learn. Beautiful old artifacts. And on second floor is museum of Bergen football team. So if you are interested in football, you are welcome.

Suuuper nice staff, they were very kind! The museum was nice, had lots of recovered objects/structures and information regarding them, which is great. Very interesting.

Small- to medium-sized archeological museum with artifacts from, I believe, the 1100s to about 1600s from the local area. Also includes an actual dig site of the old buildings. I liked the combs, rune sticks, and textile artifacts, especially the ball of yarn from around the 1500s. Also enjoyed the items found in the old toilet. Would like to see better signage on the exhibits. I used my camera to take a photo, then read about the items from my photo. Enjoyed this museum very much.

Small museum about the history of bergen, even though it is small it is packed with information about bergen. Little spoiler there were a lot of fires in bergen.

Very interesting museum with lots of artifacts on display and upstairs they had a large Lego building area where it was very cool to see past creations. Can easily spend 1-2 hours here.

We had a great time visiting the Bryggen Museum. It is well laid out and very informative with lots to see. We especially liked the Runes table. We got in for free with the Bergen card.

Great view - you can either hike up or get the cable car. There is a small restaurant at the top. The walk from the top to Floyen is about 15km and takes 5 hours if you are not an experienced mountain top walker. The first part of the trek is a bit confusing to follow as it is only signposted by small poles and you're going away from the end destination. Once you're along the ridge, it's easier to follow the tors. The terrain is quite rocky and lots of small ups and downs - you want waterproof, sturdy walking shoes and even then, it's not an easy walk. However, many locals will race past you and make the walk (or they might be running) look a breeze!

A great place to visit with stunning views of all of Bergen and more! We took the cable car up, which was great!

We did a hike late March. We took a rather long one. It was amaaaaazing though kinda hard at some point. We may have lost the path so we just tried to go up. There was some snow (well, when you don't have the adequate gear, it can seem a lot) which made the hike harder than it should've been. Still, it was amazing and I would totally recommend going up mount Ulriken in the longest and hardest way possible ^^ it's more fun 😊

Absolutely amazing place. Can recommend hiking up to this mountain instead of using a cable-car, especially if the weather is nice. Even as fat person as me could climb to the mountain in 1.5 hours without any issues. The views are rewarding.

Hiked up via the stairs. Took me 60min from Montana to the top. The view along the hike is beautiful in sunny day.

Very much different from Alpen hiking , Epic view in good weather ! and perfect training location for trail running !

I was hiking to Ulriken from Blåmanen, yes I gotta admit it was a bit too much to go and took a lot of time and energy. But still I have no regret to hike here, it was beautiful and fun.

1400 stairs to the top. It is steep but worth the effort. It connects to a few other trails which can all be done in one day.

Wonderful place especially in summer 🌞⛱️. The hike is a bit long if it starts from the bottom (2-2.5 hours). From Montana it is around 60-70 minutes but worth it. Cable lift 🚠 is bit expensive though.

If you want a pleasure hike, it’s not. I don’t know, if there is any other safe way up, other then stone stairs. Marks on the trail are not clear so accidentaly we find ourselfs on a bike road. Cable car is expensive. Views are nice, also we met few sheeps.

It is one of the major tourist attraction in Bergen. There is a special bus leaves from near Tourist Information Office for this attraction every half an hour. Their charges include to and fro transport and the ticket for cable car. It takes about 7/8 minutes in cable car to reach top. The view from top in all direction was just too good. On a clear sunny days one can see miles ahead. One could see entire Bergen city below. We saw few people going for a hike from here on top of adjoining hills. The zipline on top of another hill was very daring. There was a restaurant serving tea/coffee/beer and snacks. Don't miss it...

Excellent views of the city, and higher than the ones you get from the Fløyen, true, BUT, the fact that there are not many things to do nor places to visit once you're up there makes you have to focus on the views, which are excellent, yes, but... for how long? Also, the round trip with the funicular is not cheap at all, NOK365/per person, and it takes 5min each way (you can do it by foot via the stairs route or the hike).⁷

Very beautiful hike. A little bit challenging but totally worth it.

It’s a beautiful place there. You have a good view over Bergen. A one way ticket cost 20 nok. On the mountain is a lovely cafe/restaurant and restrooms. You have a free water refill. Everything is very clean so place take your waste with you and don’t throw it into the nature.

Extremly beautiful view from the top of the mountain, we took the cable car up the mountain and hiked to Fløyen, this is a 13 km hike and is very beautiful. I would really recommend doing this hike, and you can always take the Fløibanen down if you are to tired to walk down.

Cable car is very expensive, but driving in it is great experience. View from the top is awesome, and I am not sorry that I go up, climb, for 3 hours. I was exhausted, but content.

Incredible, panoramic views of the whole of Bergen can be experienced at the top of Ulriken. You can either hike to the top, or take a quick 5 minutes cable car that costs around €30 for a return trip. There is also a restaurant and cafe up there, and many walking paths to explore further.

My girlfriend was very interested in this museum so I accompanied her and it ended up being super interesting. We took the guided tour and for two euros more, it was totally worth it. The guide was great, talked about all parts of the hospital and living quarters, had a ton of knowledge. Interesting to hear the history of the place, how it has changed over the years and the ups and downs of the area. Nice to learn about this and would recommend to people visitng Bergen.

Probably the most unusual museum we have ever been to! A little bit creepy to walk through the wards where the actual patients struggling with leprosy were taken care of a hundred years ago. The atmosphere inside is dark and cooling. There are nameplates of the patients and their stories with photographs in some of the rooms. The building itself seems to be kept in a very good condition almost without restoration. The church looks very nice from the inside as well. A pretty quiet place though it is located in the very heart of Bergen.

Interesting museum on history of leprosy in Norway and scientist/ doctor who the disease/ condition is named after, Hansen.

Super interesting guided visit and museum to understand an important part of Bergen's history.

Leprosy Museum St. Jørgens Hospital About science and human dignity. An authentic hospital environment filled with strong stories - one of the most unique experiences in Bergen. The leprosy museum St. Jørgen's hospital is a distinctive cultural monument. If you visit the museum, you will not be able to avoid imagining what life must have been like for the many people who over several centuries have lived parts of their lives here. At the same time, you will be able to learn more about the disease leprosy and its spread in Norway, and about how a large-scale investment in research and health work put Bergen on the world map. You can join a guided tour or go on your own in the permanent exhibition in the main building. A unique cultural monument that makes an impression St. Jørgen Hospital has had its place in the cityscape since the early 15th century, but after several major city fires there is nothing left of the medieval hospital. The buildings that stand here today are all listed and form a well-preserved hospital environment from the 18th century. The church and the main building with bedrooms and kitchen have largely remained unchanged since the last two residents died in 1946, after having lived here for over 50 years. Perhaps, like many of the museum's former guests, you will find that walking around the now empty rooms is a gripping and thought-provoking experience. From oblivion to fame The history of leprosy in Norway is probably in many ways a little-known part of our national history, but at the same time many visitors from all over the world find their way to the museum. Both local and international guests are touched by the many individual destinies that are brought out of oblivion through printed sources and archive material. The hospital's archives are part of the Leprosy Archives in Bergen, which are on UNESCO's Memory of the World programme. If you don't already know, you will discover that the museum also conveys a famous scientific story. A medical breakthrough In 1873, the Bergen doctor Gerhard Armauer identified Hansen's leprosy bacillus. This represented an international breakthrough, not only for leprosy research, but in medicine in general. Discovery of the leprosy bacillus has been able to enjoy international fame for well over 100 years and even today Hansen is one of the most famous Norwegians in the wider world. Did you know that in many countries the disease is referred to as Hansen's disease instead of leprosy? Illness and stigmatization The story of leprosy is not only about medicine and science, but also about social conditions and social relations. Leprosy is a disease that, right from the Middle Ages until today, has had major consequences for those who have been affected, and prejudice and stigmatization are still a challenge in countries where the disease is still widespread. Everything you didn't know you wanted to know or reflect on Do you think that a visit to the Leprosy Museum is only for the specially interested? It is perhaps true that the story of St. Jørgen's Hospital and of leprosy in Norway can be said to be a narrow and almost exotic part of our relatively recent past, but at the same time it is a rich and exciting story that goes straight to the core of the development features in Norwegian society up to and including the 19th century. Are you interested in science and research, ethics and human rights, the relationship between the individual and society, isolation or stigma? Do you like to see new connections and delve into the many nuances of history? Then this museum is perfect for you! Tour or go on your own? You can choose whether you want to go on your own or book a place on a guided tour. In any case, we always greatly appreciate conversations and discussions with interested and engaged visitors. For the Science and Human Dignity tour, you can buy tickets here The tours last about 45 minutes and usually also include entrance to St. Jørgen church.

A short stroll from the Tourist Information office, this museum is a great place. Really interesting information, very well curated. We chose to visit spontaneously so we missed out on the guided tour but were provided with english translations of the exhibition pieces. Fascinating and thought provoking. Especially take time to read and reflect on the individual short biographies which really bring to life the tragedy of this terrible disease. We were also lucky to see temporary dementia and memories exhibition. Definitely worth the entry fee.

The place is nice...if you can say so! Very interesting, although the exhibition could be organised better, because as a foreigner you are basically get a book and going from room to room and read. I love to read, but I feel like it could be managed differently.

Very interesting; highly recommended if you are interested in 'dark tourism'. The stories about individual patients are especially interesting. Knowledge of Norwegian is certainly recommended, although you can carry around a copy of explanations in English.

Very interesting museum in Bergen based around an old leprosy hospital. Displays explain how the causes of and treatments for leprosy were uncovered. There are photographs showing how the disease impacted on people. There’s also a herb garden which was at one point used to provide herbal treatments.

Great museum. Very well laid out. Great information panels & English translations. Staff were really good & lovely to talk to. Only 4 because I was looking forward to a guided tour that was mentioned online to find out that they weren't running as they had school kids visits. And that's it for the year. Because of the school visits, some of the buildings weren't open too. I'll try again next year though as I'm sure the tours would add value to the visit.