Bergenhus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bergenhus
Popular places to visit
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
Bryggen Waterfront
Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.
Floibanen Funicular
Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.
Fish Market
Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Torgalmenningen Square
You can learn about the history of Bergen with a visit to Torgalmenningen Square. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord & Waterfall Cruise
Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure
Our pick of the best Bergenhus Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Scandic Bergen City
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Scandic Ørnen
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Scandic Torget Bergen
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bergenhus
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
Sandviken
While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Old Bergen Museum and Bergenhus Fortress are some notable places to visit nearby.
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Festplassen and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Nygård
While you're in Nygård, take in top sights like Grieg Hall and jump on the metro at Nygard Station to see more of the city.
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.