Norwegian$$
Gaptrast
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM...
Restaurant in Bergen. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.9(39)
All cities
City Guide
Bergen
Bergen gets 260 days of rain per year. This is not a warning — it is the character of the city. The wooden Bryggen warehouses date to the Hanseatic period. Fløibanen takes you to 320 meters. The fish market at Torget opens at 07:00. Come before the cruise ships dock.
Population: 287,000Airport: BGO FleslandRain days/year: ~260Best time: May–Sep
What to see in Bergen
4 guides with practical info, honest assessments, and no filler.
Bergen
Bryggen
Hanseatic trading warehouses from the 14th century, rebuilt after every fire
Bergen was one of the Hanseatic League’s four major trading offices from the 14th century. German merchants controlled the stockfish trade — dried cod from Northern Norway exchanged for grain, cloth, and salt from the continent. Bryggen was their base of operations.
Vågen harbour, central BergenSince 1979Rebuilt 1702
Read full guideBergen
Fløibanen Funicular
320 meters above Bergen in 6 minutes
The Fløibanen funicular has been running since 1918. The current carriages were replaced in 2002 and carry 80 passengers per trip. The lower station sits two blocks east of Bryggen, in the centre of Bergen.
320 meters6 minutesEvery 15 min
Read full guideBergen
Fish Market at Torget
Trading since the 1200s, still selling the morning catch
Torget — Bergen’s main square at the head of Vågen harbour — has hosted a fish market for over 800 years. The tradition predates the Hanseatic period. When German merchants arrived in the 14th century, the market was already old.
Torget, central Bergen1200sMay–Sep
Read full guideBergen
Gateway to the Fjords
Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord start here
Bergen sits at the intersection of two fjord systems. Hardangerfjord stretches 179 km south-east, reaching Eidfjord and the Hardangervidda plateau. Sognefjord extends 204 km north-east — the longest fjord in Norway and the deepest at 1,308 meters.
179 km, 90 min drive204 km, 1,308 m deepVia Bergen Railway to Myrdal
Read full guideThings to do in Bergen
53 activities and tours based in Bergen.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
I Love Bergen Walking Tour
Bergen, Norway
5.0/5(369)Google
I Love Bergen Walking Tour runs guided tours in Bergen, covering the Bryggen wharf, Fløyen mountain, and the fish market at Torget. Bergen has 260 days of rain per year — tour operators here know how to work around the weather. 369 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Norway Mountain Guides
Bergen, Norway
5.0/5(178)Google
Norway Mountain Guides runs guided tours in Bergen, covering the Bryggen wharf, Fløyen mountain, and the fish market at Torget. Bergen has 260 days of rain per year — tour operators here know how to work around the weather. 178 Google reviews.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Walking Talking Tours Bergen
Bergen, Norway
5.0/5(127)Google
Walking Talking Tours Bergen runs guided tours in Bergen, covering the Bryggen wharf, Fløyen mountain, and the fish market at Torget. Bergen has 260 days of rain per year — tour operators here know how to work around the weather. 127 Google reviews.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Martin´s Bergen Tours
Bergen, Norway
5.0/5(68)Google
Martin´s Bergen Tours runs guided tours in Bergen, covering the Bryggen wharf, Fløyen mountain, and the fish market at Torget. Bergen has 260 days of rain per year — tour operators here know how to work around the weather. 68 Google reviews.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Bergen Harbor Viewpoint
Bergen, Norway
4.9/5(82)Google
Bergen Harbor Viewpoint runs guided tours in Bergen, covering the Bryggen wharf, Fløyen mountain, and the fish market at Torget. Bergen has 260 days of rain per year — tour operators here know how to work around the weather. 82 Google reviews.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Fjord Tours
Bergen, Norway
4.8/5(776)Google
Fjord Tours departs from Bergen harbour for fjord cruise routes into the Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord, or Nærøyfjord systems. Boat sizes and routes vary — some run scheduled departures, others offer private charters. 776 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Free Walking Tour Bergen - Twentytour
Bergen, Norway
4.8/5(646)Google
Free Walking Tour Bergen - Twentytour runs guided tours in Bergen, covering the Bryggen wharf, Fløyen mountain, and the fish market at Torget. Bergen has 260 days of rain per year — tour operators here know how to work around the weather. 646 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Bryggen
Bergen, Norway
4.7/5(5,508)Google
A medieval wharf in the historic harbor district known for its colorful, wooden-clad boat houses.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Fløibanen
Bergen, Norway
4.7/5(4,720)Google
Funicular, with a 5 to 8 minute journey to the top station offering far reaching views over Bergen.
Where to stay in Bergen
69 properties in Bergen. Hotels, cabins, and apartments — booked via Booking.com.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Charmante Skostredet Hôtel
Skostredet 14, Norway
4.7/5(228)Google
Charmante Skostredet Hôtel is a mid-range hotel in Bergen, western Norway. Central location with direct access to Bergen's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Two Sisters Guest House
Klingesmauet 4, Norway
4.7/5(25)Google
Two Sisters Guest House is a self-catering cabin near Bergen, western Norway. Kitchen facilities and independent access make it a practical choice for multi-night stays. Check availability on Booking.com.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Nedre Ole Bulls plass 4, Norway
4.4/5(1,890)Google
Chic quarters in a glamorous hotel with an elegant restaurant, a cafe & a gym, plus a lobby lounge.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
Johan Blytts vei 30, Norway
4.4/5(1,230)Google
Relaxed, mountainside hostel offering valley views & free breakfast, plus guest kitchens & a gym.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Hotel Oleana
Øvre Ole Bulls plass 5, Norway
4.4/5(741)Google
Funky quarters in a restored boutique hotel with a trendy Latin American restaurant/bar.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
The Hanseatic Hotel
Finnegården 2A, Norway
4.4/5(633)Google
Laid-back hotel offering 2 restaurants & event space, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi access.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
BREEZE Hotel Victoria
Kong Oscars gate 29, Norway
4.4/5(113)Google
BREEZE Hotel Victoria is a mid-range hotel in Bergen, western Norway. Central location with direct access to Bergen's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Scandic Ørnen
Lars Hilles gate 18, Norway
4.3/5(3,017)Google
Contemporary hotel with 2 restaurants, a bar & mountain views, plus a conference center.
🚢Norwegian FjordsMid-Range
Citybox Danmarksplass
Solheimsgaten 23D, Norway
4.3/5(987)Google
Simply furnished quarters, some with flat-screens, in an unfussy hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi.
Where to eat in Bergen
200 restaurants rated by NorgeTravel. Scores combine Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Yelp ratings.
Sort
Ratings aggregated from Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Facebook. Dice score (1-6) is a weighted composite. NorgeTravel earns no commission on restaurant reservations.
Norwegian$$
Basso Social - Bergen
Monday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM...
Restaurant in Bergen. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.8(519)
TripAdvisor
(122)
Facebook★ 5.0(5)
Norwegian$$
Pinocchio Mat og Vinbar
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM...
Restaurant in Bergen. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.8(278)
TripAdvisor
(193)
International$$
Thai Town Eatery and Bar
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM...
Restaurant in Bergen. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.8(52)
Plan your Bergen trip
Bergen is one basecamp. Norway has many. Explore the other cities or head into the fjords and mountains.