Guidebook for Bergen
Food Scene
Lysverket
9 Rasmus Meyers alléOne of the top restaurants in Bergen. Also a bar.
Several restaurants under the same roof. Very nice architecture, but may be a little noisy.
44 locals recommend
Matbørsen
1 VågsallmenningenSeveral restaurants under the same roof. Very nice architecture, but may be a little noisy.
Inside Fløien Rock cafe
2 SparebanksgatenThe best hamburger in Bergen!
Egon
2 VetrlidsallmenningenA Norwegian restaurant chain with affordable food.
The best milkshake in Bergen is Premium banana split milkshake at TGI Friday's.
14 locals recommend
T.G.I. Fridays - Ole Bulls Plass
4 Nedre Ole Bulls plassThe best milkshake in Bergen is Premium banana split milkshake at TGI Friday's.
An excellent bar at night, and a nice place to eat and play shuffleboard during the evenings.
15 locals recommend
BarKollektiv
4 VetrlidsallmenningenAn excellent bar at night, and a nice place to eat and play shuffleboard during the evenings.
Zupperia Torget
13 TorgetAffordable restaurant with a view of the fishmarket
The best American diner in Bergen. Very cool American interior.
28 locals recommend
Roll & Rock American Diner
14 SkostredetThe best American diner in Bergen. Very cool American interior.
Probably the most extraordinary restaurant near Bergen. Located on an island outside Bergen with excellent food. Daily departures by boat from bryggen (the wharf).
56 locals recommend
Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant
14 KatlavikaProbably the most extraordinary restaurant near Bergen. Located on an island outside Bergen with excellent food. Daily departures by boat from bryggen (the wharf).
The famous fish market in Bergen.
This place is an important part of Bergen's history, but has in the last decades turned into a tourist trap with overpriced products and souvenirs. But you should at least go there to enjoy the atmosphere, even though it's not what it used to be.
103 locals recommend
Fishmarket in Bergen
5 TorgetThe famous fish market in Bergen.
This place is an important part of Bergen's history, but has in the last decades turned into a tourist trap with overpriced products and souvenirs. But you should at least go there to enjoy the atmosphere, even though it's not what it used to be.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like to play pool, darts or shuffleboard, this is the place to go.
They sell beer and fast food as well.
The interior is kinda ruff though :)
10 locals recommend
King Oscar
8 TverrgatenIf you like to play pool, darts or shuffleboard, this is the place to go.
They sell beer and fast food as well.
The interior is kinda ruff though :)
No Stress
11 HollendergatenProbably the best drinks in Bergen
One of the nicest bars in Bergen with a good atmosphere. The clients here are mostly 30+. Highly recommended!
24 locals recommend
The Library Bar
2 VetrlidsallmenningenOne of the nicest bars in Bergen with a good atmosphere. The clients here are mostly 30+. Highly recommended!
Excellent drinks, slush and a cool atmosphere (vaskeriet translate to laundry/dry cleaners, the store that used to be there, and they have kept the style).
During the day you can play ping pong, and during the night you can dance to house and hip hop.
69 locals recommend
Vaskeriet
4 Magnus Barfots gateExcellent drinks, slush and a cool atmosphere (vaskeriet translate to laundry/dry cleaners, the store that used to be there, and they have kept the style).
During the day you can play ping pong, and during the night you can dance to house and hip hop.
Probably the best micro brewery in Norway (though not so micro anymore). They have a bar in Flåm in the end of the Aurland fjord, close to the actual brewery. Started by an American and a Norwegian. Highly recommended if you like beer and fjords.
13 locals recommend
Ægir microbrewery
23 A-FeltvegenProbably the best micro brewery in Norway (though not so micro anymore). They have a bar in Flåm in the end of the Aurland fjord, close to the actual brewery. Started by an American and a Norwegian. Highly recommended if you like beer and fjords.
Go to Zachariasbryggen and find the bar at the top called Taket på Zachen. It's an excellent place to enjoy a drink and the view of Bergen Bay (Vågen).
39 locals recommend
Zachariasbryggen
2 TorgetGo to Zachariasbryggen and find the bar at the top called Taket på Zachen. It's an excellent place to enjoy a drink and the view of Bergen Bay (Vågen).
Shopping
Galleriet
8 TorgallmenningenA nice shopping mall in the centre of Bergen.
The largest shopping mall in Bergen.
Easily reached by bus or Bybanen(Bergen light rail). Bybanen takes 35 mins, the bus is around half. The stop is called Lagunen.
97 locals recommend
Lagunen Storsenter
1 LaguneveienThe largest shopping mall in Bergen.
Easily reached by bus or Bybanen(Bergen light rail). Bybanen takes 35 mins, the bus is around half. The stop is called Lagunen.
My favorite shopping mall in Bergen. Also has a water park, spa, bowling, ice skating rink and curling sheet.
Easily reached by buss from Bergen (take the bus to Loddefjord terminal)
48 locals recommend
Vestkanten Storsenter
2 LoddefjordveienMy favorite shopping mall in Bergen. Also has a water park, spa, bowling, ice skating rink and curling sheet.
Easily reached by buss from Bergen (take the bus to Loddefjord terminal)
The largest shopping mall in the centre of Bergen. This mall is also connected to the bus terminal and the train station.
90 locals recommend
Bergen Storsenter
8 StrømgatenThe largest shopping mall in the centre of Bergen. This mall is also connected to the bus terminal and the train station.
Xhibition Shopping Center
3 SmåstrandgatenAnother shopping mall in Bergen city which I recommend.
Kløverhuset
13-15 StrandgatenA cozy shopping centre in the heart of Bergen.
Sightseeing
Fløibanen
23A VetrlidsallmenningenTake the funicular up to mount Fløyen and see Bergen from the top
Take the aerial tramway Ulriksbanen to the top of mount Ulriken where you can see Bergen harbour, and the Bergen valley all the way to the airport.
97 locals recommend
Ulriken 643
40 HaukelandsbakkenTake the aerial tramway Ulriksbanen to the top of mount Ulriken where you can see Bergen harbour, and the Bergen valley all the way to the airport.
Take a stroll throught the cozy neighbourhood of Nordnes. On a beautiful day I recommend you to visit Nordnesparken (the park) and Nordnes Sjøbad (outdoor swimming facility). Bergen Aquarium is also located here.
57 locals recommend
Nordnes
Take a stroll throught the cozy neighbourhood of Nordnes. On a beautiful day I recommend you to visit Nordnesparken (the park) and Nordnes Sjøbad (outdoor swimming facility). Bergen Aquarium is also located here.
Test your stamina walking or running up the stairs in Stoltzekleiven. The record is 7 m 58 secs. If you can beat it I'll buy you a beer :)
On the top you get a nice view over Bergen harbour and Askøy.
215 locals recommend
Stoltzekleiven
StoltzekleivenTest your stamina walking or running up the stairs in Stoltzekleiven. The record is 7 m 58 secs. If you can beat it I'll buy you a beer :)
On the top you get a nice view over Bergen harbour and Askøy.
Bergen's Tourist Information.
Here you can get information about anything you need, buy tickets for museums, sightseeing etc.
41 locals recommend
Bergen Tourist Information
3 StrandkaienBergen's Tourist Information.
Here you can get information about anything you need, buy tickets for museums, sightseeing etc.
The Wharf in Bergen (called Bryggen by locals).
It's a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites. A must see in Bergen!
548 locals recommend
Bryggen
BryggenThe Wharf in Bergen (called Bryggen by locals).
It's a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites. A must see in Bergen!
Parks & Nature
Nordnes Park
NordnesparkenMy favourite park in Bergen.
If you want to see Bergen from the opposite side than the "standard" view from Ulriken and Fløyen, try Løvstakken at 477 m above sea level.
139 locals recommend
Løvstakken
If you want to see Bergen from the opposite side than the "standard" view from Ulriken and Fløyen, try Løvstakken at 477 m above sea level.
If you want to go outside Bergen to see the fjords, I highly recommend to pay Flåm a visit. You can get there by train or boat, just search for "Norway in a nutshell" online. I also recommend to take the Flåm Railway, and if you're up for it, rent a bike to get back down to Flåm.
94 locals recommend
Flåm stasjon
If you want to go outside Bergen to see the fjords, I highly recommend to pay Flåm a visit. You can get there by train or boat, just search for "Norway in a nutshell" online. I also recommend to take the Flåm Railway, and if you're up for it, rent a bike to get back down to Flåm.
Essentials
This is the supermarket nearest to the apartment. It's small, but the prices are good (Kiwi and Rema 1000 are the cheapest in Norway (same products as everyone else, but the selection is not as big).
Open 07 - 23 (Mon-Sat). Sunday closed.
Beer is only sold until 20:00 weekdays, 18:00 Sat.
22 locals recommend
KIWI Vaskerelven
4 VaskerelvenThis is the supermarket nearest to the apartment. It's small, but the prices are good (Kiwi and Rema 1000 are the cheapest in Norway (same products as everyone else, but the selection is not as big).
Open 07 - 23 (Mon-Sat). Sunday closed.
Beer is only sold until 20:00 weekdays, 18:00 Sat.
The only place where you can get alcohol above 4,75% in Norway. This is the famous state-owned alcoholic beverage retailer. Excellent quality.
Open 10 - 18. Saturday 10 - 15. Sunday closed.
36 locals recommend
Vinmonopolet
6 ValkendorfsgatenThe only place where you can get alcohol above 4,75% in Norway. This is the famous state-owned alcoholic beverage retailer. Excellent quality.
Open 10 - 18. Saturday 10 - 15. Sunday closed.
Matkroken Nygårdsgaten
6 NygårdsgatenSmall supermarket that is open on Sundays.
Bunnpris Korskirken
3A Nedre KorskirkeallmenningenSmall supermarket that is open on Sundays