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Norway Bergen travel guide
30 things to do in Bergen, where to stay, airport transfers, 1 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Bergen
- Bergen Cathedral — cathedral in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 35 min)
- University Museum of Bergen — Museum in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bergenhus Fortress — Medieval fortress located in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 120 min)
- St Mary's Church — church in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene — Museum on Bryggen in Bergen (Norway) (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bergen Aquarium — aquarium in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 150 min)
- Saint Paul Catholic Church — church building in Bergen, Vestland, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Korskirken — church in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Nykirken — parish church in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- St John's Church — church in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Slettebakken Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Munkeliv Abbey — cultural property (visit ≈ 40 min)
- St George's Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Nonneseter Abbey (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Bryggens Museum — museum in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bergen Technical Museum — museum in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Bergen Kunsthall — museum in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Landås Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sandvik Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Årstad Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Solheim Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Laksevåg Church — parish church in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sverresborg — building in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Rosenkrantztårnet — defensive tower in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Danmarksplass — square in the city of Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Torgallmenningen — square in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Bergen Maritime Museum — museum in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Fredriksberg Fortress — building in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Biskopshavn Church — church building in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Christ Church — former church in Bergen, Norway (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Bergen walking itinerary
Starting point: Bryggen. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 3.4 km · 4,530 steps · 45 min on the way): Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene → Korskirken → Bergen Cathedral → Saint Paul Catholic Church → University Museum of Bergen
- Day 2 (≈ 3.0 km · 4,050 steps · 40 min on the way): Bergen Aquarium → Bergenhus Fortress → St Mary's Church
Where to stay in Bergen
- Bryggen: Next to the colourful wooden wharf and fish market.
- City Centre: Near the shopping street and the light-rail stop.
- Nordnes: A calm peninsula of white wooden houses.
- Sandviken: A quiet local area on the fjord.
- Møhlenpris: Near the university, with cafés and good-value stays.
Getting from the airport to Bergen
- Bergen Flesland (BGO): Bybanen light rail ≈ 45 min
Getting around
The centre is walkable; Bybanen goes to the airport and the Fløibanen funicular climbs Fløyen. Always carry a rain jacket.
Classic places to eat
- Bryggeloftet & Stuene: Norwegian dishes on Bryggen since 1910.
- Enhjørningen: Seafood in an old wooden building on Bryggen.
- Pingvinen: A beloved bar serving traditional Norwegian home food.
- Baker Brun: The bakery famous for Bergen’s skillingsbolle bun.
- To Kokker: Classic Norwegian and French cooking on Bryggen.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- BARE — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Norwegian
Romantic views
- Mount Fløyen (Sunset): The harbour and city from the funicular summit.
- Nordnes Park (Sunset): A park at the tip of the peninsula facing the fjord.
- Bryggen Wharf (Evening): Colourful wooden houses and the narrow passages between them.
Football stadiums in Bergen
- Brann Stadion: Home of SK Brann
Good to know before visiting Bergen
- Fine: Drinking in streets and parks is generally banned.
- Fine: The drink-driving limit is very low.
- Warning: Hikes like Trolltunga or Preikestolen are long and hard; bring proper gear and check the weather.
- Wine and spirits are sold only at Vinmonopolet; supermarket beer sales stop early and not on Sundays.
- The right to roam (allemannsretten) allows hiking and camping if you leave no trace.
- Road tolls are charged automatically by plate and billed to rental cars.
- Emergency: police 112, ambulance 113, fire 110
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is excellent.
- Tipping: Tipping isn't expected; round up for good service.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Norway, Wikivoyage — Norway, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Bergen travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Bergen?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Bergen?
- Highlights: Bergen Cathedral, University Museum of Bergen, Bergenhus Fortress, St Mary's Church and Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Bergen?
- Bryggen: Next to the colourful wooden wharf and fish market. Other options: City Centre, Nordnes, Sandviken and Møhlenpris.
- How do you get from the airport to Bergen city centre?
- Bergen Flesland (BGO): Bybanen light rail ≈ 45 min
- How do you get around Bergen?
- The centre is walkable; Bybanen goes to the airport and the Fløibanen funicular climbs Fløyen. Always carry a rain jacket.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Bergen?
- According to the last known data there are 1 starred restaurants: BARE (1 star). Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Bergen?
- Emergency: police 112, ambulance 113, fire 110.
- Do you tip in Bergen?
- Tipping isn't expected; round up for good service.
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