Bergen Travel Guide 2026: The Best of Bergen

Our guide on where to stay in Bergen

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A coastal town with colorful houses, a harbor with boats, and a forested hill in the background.

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.

A coastal town with colorful houses, a river, and mountains in the background.

Sandviken

While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A coastal village with red houses, a rocky shoreline, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A harbor with sailing ships, a calm waterway, and historic buildings along the waterfront.

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.

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A harbor with colorful buildings and boats.

Bergenhus

Travellers choose Bergenhus for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station and check out top sights like Bryggen.

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A street with colorful buildings, including a yellow one with 'ALFRED SKULSTAD' and a red one with 'SCHJOTT'.

Bryggen

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Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.

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