Everything you need to know about visiting Bergen: Bryggen wooden houses, Mount Fløyen funicular hikes, fish markets, and fjord departures.
Colorful Hanseatic wooden merchant houses of Bryggen along the harbor in Bergen Norway
Framed by seven steep mountains and deep fjords, Bergen is a vibrant coastal city rich in maritime trade history and outdoor adventure.
The iconic row of colorful wooden merchant houses along the Vågen harbor, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander the narrow wooden passageways behind the facades to find artisan textile studios, leather workshops, and traditional silversmiths.
A funicular railway departs directly from the city center, whisking passengers 320 meters up Mount Fløyen in just 6 minutes.
Operating since the 13th century, offering fresh Norwegian salmon, King Crab legs, and warm fish cakes right on the harbor.
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