Discover Bergen’s history
With its old history, modern touch, innovation and good art environment, Trondheim has a lot to offer from the city´s museums and attractions. The short distances in the city center allows you to experience a lot in one day, or immerse yourself in what you find most interesting. Visit some of our museums, attractions and monuments while here – we are sure you will enjoy it!
Museums & Attractions
Bergen
Håkon´s Hall
The main building in Norway’s first castle, built between 1247 and 1261 by King Håkon Håkonsson as a royal residence and banquet hall. Bergenhus Fortress is located at the end of Bryggen wharf in the heart of the city. In the Middle Ages, the fortress was the royal estate and political centre of 13th century Norway. Håkon’s Hall and the
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Bergen
Bryggens Museum
The exhibition Below Ground let you come closer to the everyday lives of the medieval people of Bergen and Western Norway. Main exhibition: Below Ground Bryggens Museum’s main exhibit uses thousands of artifacts and modern historical and archaeological research to let you come closer to the everyday lives of the medieval people of Bergen and Western Norway. Runic inscriptions with
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Bergen
The Rosenkrantz Tower
The most important Renaissance monument in Norway. Regarded as the most important Renaissance monument in Norway. The Rosenkrantz Tower was the residence of one of Norway’s most significant kings, Magnus the Lawmender, in the 13th century. Parts of the tower are from the 1270s and were built by Mangus the Lawmender Håkonsson, but it has been extended several times for
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Bergen
Ulriken643 Panorama Tour
You haven`t seen Bergen until you´ve been on top of Ulriken! Ulriken643 Panorama Tour will take you to the top of the mountains by our cable cars. Breathtaking views This is the highest part of the city of Bergen. The breathtaking scenery on the top of the mountain will give you a full view of beautiful Bergen surrounded by sea,
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Bergen
Mount Fløyen
The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known and most visited attractions. The journey up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level) takes about 5–8 minutes. Fløibanen has carried over 50 million people to and from Mount Fløyen since it was first opened in 1918. The funicular is open every day all year round. How to get there:
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Bergen
Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen
Bryggen is a historic harbour district in Bergen, one of North Europe’s oldest port cities on the west coast of Norway which was established as a centre for trade by the 12th century. In 1350 the Hanseatic League established a “Hanseatic Office” in Bergen. They gradually acquired ownership of Bryggen and controlled the trade in stockfish from Northern Norway through
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Bergen
Bergen Aquarium
Bergen Aquarium is Norway’s largest aquarium and one of Bergen’s biggest tourist attractions. We create great experiences and memories for life for both young and old. Bergen Aquarium has been arranging fantastic encounters with animals from the deep ocean and dry land since 1960, and boy do we have some news for you! In a brand new habitat, the sea