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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Troldhaugen
Welcome to Troldhaugen, the home of composer Edvard Grieg and his wife, Nina Grieg! Grieg is the most famous and internationally acclaimed Norwegian composer. Troldhaugen was opened as a museum in 1928 and is today a place of pilgrimage for Grieg lovers from all over the world. The museum consists of the villa, the composer’s hut and the couple’s gravesite, …
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: …
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 …
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 …