Penguins
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Geir S. Johannessen
Buekorps / Boys brigade
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Oddleiv Apneseth
Bryggen (The Wharf) in Bergen
Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norway
Vågen by night
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Oddleiv Apneseth
Lysøen
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Jan Løtvedt
Tourists at Bryggen
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Per Eide
Fishmarket
Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/Per Eide
The harbour in Bergen
Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life AS/Fjord NorwayThings to do and see in Bergen
Bergen is part culture, part history and part nature. Whatever part suits you, Bergen has a lot to offer. For cultural experiences visit the theatre, the cinema, the many art galleries or numerous festivals in the city centre. For lessons in history, see the Bryggen area and some of the excellent museums. Combine culture and history at the Troldhaugen, home of composer Edvard Grieg. For encounters with nature, head out into the wild and beautiful scenery surrounding the city on all sides.
Bryggen
Bryggen is a must see attraction for all visitors to Bergen. Featured on UNESCO's World Heritage List, the characteristic wood houses reflect Bergen's part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century.
Fløibanen
The Fløibanen funicular takes you from the city centre of Bergen to the top of mount Fløyen in minutes. Get on the cable cars and watch a spectacular view unravel as you climb up Mount Fløyen.
Hiking in Bergen
Surrounded by seven mountains, Bergen is the perfect starting point for hiking tours. Whether you're looking for epic mountain treks or just looking for a casual stroll in the beautiful Bergen nature, there's a mountain for you.
Norway in a nutshell
Norway in a nutshell takes you through the most beautiful parts of Norway. Travelling by train, boat and bus, you'll see the finest scenery Norway has to offer.
The Edvard Grieg Museum
Troldhaugen, once the home of Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, is now a top modern museum. Get a guided walk around the estate and enjoy an intimate concert with his most famous musical pieces.
The Folgefonna Glacier
Go skiing in the heat of summer! The Folgefonna Glacier offers cross country skiing, down hill slopes with lifts and guided walks on the glacier every day during the summer season.







