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What the city offers
How to spend your time between the socials
Bergen is a city rich with experiences. Here are our top picks for those of you who don’t need sleep and want to maximize your experience in our beautiful Norwegian city.
Bergen brygge
Bergen’s Brygge is the city’s iconic historic wharf, featuring a row of colourful timber buildings that stretch along the Vågen harbour. Once the heart of trade in the Hanseatic League, this UNESCO World Heritage site invites you to wander narrow alleys filled with shops, galleries, cafes and artisan studios. Steeped in over 800 years of maritime history, Brygge blends cultural heritage with vibrant modern life.
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fjord cruise
Experience Bergen from the water with a scenic fjord cruise through the city’s inner and outer harbours. These guided cruises offer spectacular views of Bryggen’s wooden wharf, historic fortifications and waterfront neighbourhoods—showcasing Bergen’s maritime heritage from a fresh perspective. Along the way, you’ll see charming seaside homes, old warehouses and local life unfolding along the fjord’s edge.
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Fløibanen
The Fløibanen funicular is one of Bergen’s most beloved attractions, whisking you from the city centre up to the summit of Mount Fløyen in just minutes. From the top, enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Bergen, its harbour and surrounding fjords, or explore walking trails and cosy cafés. It’s a perfect blend of easy access and breathtaking nature right next to the urban heart of the city.
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Ulriksbanen
The Ulriken Cable Car takes visitors to the top of Bergen’s highest mountain, 643 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the city, fjords, and surrounding mountains. At the summit, you’ll find viewing platforms, the Skyskraperen Restaurant, a café, and access to popular hiking routes such as the Ulriken–Fløyen Vidden trail. Ulriken is easily reached by cable car, shuttle bus, public transport, or car, and the main facilities at the top are wheelchair accessible.
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hanseatic museum
Step inside the Hanseatic Museum to uncover the stories of Bergen’s past as a key trading hub in the Hanseatic League. Located in one of Bryggen’s preserved wooden buildings, the museum showcases authentic merchant offices, living quarters and artefacts from centuries of maritime commerce. It’s a fascinating look at the people and practices that shaped Bergen’s history.
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Fantoft stave church
Originally built in Fortun around 1170, the stave church was moved to Fantoft in 1883 and rebuilt as a family chapel based on its presumed original design. After being destroyed by arson in 1992, the church was reconstructed using historical drawings and old pine timber, with only a few original elements preserved. The rebuilt Fantoft Stave Church was consecrated in 1997 and is now a popular visitor attraction and photo landmark in Bergen.
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Where mountains meet the sea, every journey begins with curiosity
For the extra enthusiastic travellers, we also recommend the Bergen Card, which gives you special discounts and free entrance to a wide range of museums.