About Bergen

“The Gateway to the Fjords”

Bergen is Norway’s second largest city with the facilities of a large city and the charm and atmosphere of a small city. Old wooden houses and narrow cobbled streets meets urban, modern character.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Bryggen, “The Hanseatic Wharf”, is the most obvious remnant from the time Bergen used to be the centre of trade between Norway and the rest of Europe. It still looks the same as it did when the town was in its infancy.
Today, the wharf houses a museum, shops, galleries, and restaurants, and is a focal point for both locals and visitors.

Just a stone’s throw away from Bryggen is the lively Fish Market which has been providing the locals with freshly caught treasures from the sea since 1276.

One of the cool things about Bergen is that you don’t necessarily need to visit a museum or gallery to experience great art. This is where old meets new. All over the city, you can admire dense collections of spray-painted glory thanks to world-class street artists from near and far. Skostredet, perhaps Bergen’s most charming restaurant street, is an ideal starting point for a self-guided street art safari.

Bergen is known as the "City of the Seven Mountains". These mountains surround the city and offer hiking opportunities in the varied terrain.
By far the most easily accessible is Mount Fløyen, 320 metres above sea level. It is connected to the city centre by Fløibanen Funicular by a six-minute ride.

The highest of the summits is Ulriken, 643 metres above sea level. You can easily reach this top, thanks to the Ulriken cable car.