Guidebook for Bergen
Food Scene
Sumo Solheimsviken
39 DamsgårdsveienGreat sushi place, also offers take-away
The snackbar has longer opening hours than the restaurant, and has a very nice venue if you just want to grab a drink just near the the apartment.
146 residents recomanen
Bien Restaurant
30 Fjøsangerveien The snackbar has longer opening hours than the restaurant, and has a very nice venue if you just want to grab a drink just near the the apartment.
Based on local food culture and good basic ingredients, they create flavorful dishes with inspiration from France, Italy and Spain in an easy and casual manner.
47 residents recomanen
Prego Cafè og Restaurant
32 FjøsangerveienBased on local food culture and good basic ingredients, they create flavorful dishes with inspiration from France, Italy and Spain in an easy and casual manner.
Nice family restaurant with pizza, pasta, burgers and more. They also offers take-away.
20 residents recomanen
Peppes Pizza - Danmarkskrysset
30B FjøsangerveienNice family restaurant with pizza, pasta, burgers and more. They also offers take-away.
Pizzabakeren Solheimsviken
58 DamsgårdsveienPizza place, mainly for take-away
Small and cozy restaurant with good food and great atmosphere. The food is inspired by Peruvian dishes and the menu includes great dishes such as Ceviche and Tiradito.
16 residents recomanen
Munken Bistro
20 KaigatenSmall and cozy restaurant with good food and great atmosphere. The food is inspired by Peruvian dishes and the menu includes great dishes such as Ceviche and Tiradito.
The best Burger in Bergen! They also have a venue at Vaskerelvsmuget 7, "Inside Live & Rock cafe."
15 residents recomanen
Inside Fløien Rock cafe
2 SparebanksgatenThe best Burger in Bergen! They also have a venue at Vaskerelvsmuget 7, "Inside Live & Rock cafe."
At Zupperia you get Asian flavors in combination with traditional Norwegian and European flavors, including small touches of Mexican dishes. They have a large and thrilling menu.
39 residents recomanen
Zupperia
12 VaskerelvenAt Zupperia you get Asian flavors in combination with traditional Norwegian and European flavors, including small touches of Mexican dishes. They have a large and thrilling menu.
From the café on the waterfront you can enjoy breathtaking views of the bay - nice framed by the city's mountains. You can buy breakfast and lunch every weekday, where they serve tempting sandwiches, pastry, yoghurt, muesli and other greasy food.
23 residents recomanen
Colonialen Kranen
9B SolheimsgatenFrom the café on the waterfront you can enjoy breathtaking views of the bay - nice framed by the city's mountains. You can buy breakfast and lunch every weekday, where they serve tempting sandwiches, pastry, yoghurt, muesli and other greasy food.
If you just want som quick take-away, this restaurant is located in the same street as the apartment, only a 1 minute walk.
7 residents recomanen
China Moon
22 Michael Krohns gateIf you just want som quick take-away, this restaurant is located in the same street as the apartment, only a 1 minute walk.
Best springrolls ever! And also a lot of other great vietnamiese dishes.
9 residents recomanen
Zen Cafe
26 StrømgatenBest springrolls ever! And also a lot of other great vietnamiese dishes.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene is a traditional local restaurant with characteristic surroundings. The establishment has an extensive and varied menu offering a wide choice of fish and game dishes based on Norwegian traditions.
61 residents recomanen
Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant
11 BryggenBryggeloftet & Stuene is a traditional local restaurant with characteristic surroundings. The establishment has an extensive and varied menu offering a wide choice of fish and game dishes based on Norwegian traditions.
Just outside the City of Bergen, you will find one of the most exotic attractions in the whole of Western Norway’s archipelago. Cornelius is one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries and passing boats and ships.
56 residents recomanen
Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant
14 KatlavikaJust outside the City of Bergen, you will find one of the most exotic attractions in the whole of Western Norway’s archipelago. Cornelius is one of Norway’s best seafood restaurants. It is situated right by the sea on a small island with spectacular views of the fjord, mountains, skerries and passing boats and ships.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Tasting Room
8 EngenWhiskey Bar
No Stress
11 HollendergatenReally good drinks
BarKollektiv
4 VetrlidsallmenningenOffers shuffleboard
Has a great selection of different types of beer, and also good wine.
61 residents recomanen
Henrik Ibsen Statue
Has a great selection of different types of beer, and also good wine.
Vaskeriet
4 Magnus Barfots gatePing Pong tables earlier in the evening and good drinks.
King Oscar
8 TverrgatenPool and shuffleboard place which also serves alcohol.
Zachariasbryggen in Bergen is a restaurant complex with a multitude of restaurants and bars in a wonderful setting in the middle of Bergen city. All restaurants at Zachariasbryggen have outdoor seating, and on the roof you can enjoy good food and drinks with a panoramic view of the harbor. In the evenings there are several different bars and clubs to choose from at Zachariasbryggen's premises.
39 residents recomanen
Zachariasbryggen
2 TorgetZachariasbryggen in Bergen is a restaurant complex with a multitude of restaurants and bars in a wonderful setting in the middle of Bergen city. All restaurants at Zachariasbryggen have outdoor seating, and on the roof you can enjoy good food and drinks with a panoramic view of the harbor. In the evenings there are several different bars and clubs to choose from at Zachariasbryggen's premises.
This nightclub offers a two-club at their premises:
Metro, which provides a unique club experience within the commercial aspect.
SOHO, which gives you an opportunity to retire to their lounge couches for a more relaxed atmosphere and a music genre where they are moving more towards a mix of RnB, Soul and House.
6 residents recomanen
Metro Nightclub
4 Nedre Ole Bulls plass This nightclub offers a two-club at their premises:
Metro, which provides a unique club experience within the commercial aspect.
SOHO, which gives you an opportunity to retire to their lounge couches for a more relaxed atmosphere and a music genre where they are moving more towards a mix of RnB, Soul and House.
Parks & Nature
Great trail for nice walks, jogging or walking your dog in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
26 residents recomanen
Løvstien
LøvstienGreat trail for nice walks, jogging or walking your dog in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
One of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. You will get a beautiful view on the top.
139 residents recomanen
Løvstakken
One of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. You will get a beautiful view on the top.
One of Bergen's most beautiful parks, right in the middle of Bergen.
151 residents recomanen
Nygårdsparken kindergarten
44 Thormøhlens Gate One of Bergen's most beautiful parks, right in the middle of Bergen.
There are several nice trails up to the top, or you can take "Fløybanen" (cable car) to the top. Here you will get a beatiful over Bergen and you can also grab something to eat at the top.
531 residents recomanen
Fløyen
There are several nice trails up to the top, or you can take "Fløybanen" (cable car) to the top. Here you will get a beatiful over Bergen and you can also grab something to eat at the top.
It is really nice to take a walk around the lake. It is a popular jogging route in Bergen.
24 residents recomanen
Store Lungegårdsvannet
It is really nice to take a walk around the lake. It is a popular jogging route in Bergen.
The tallest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. There are nice hiking trails up to the top, or you can take the cable car to the top. From the lookout plateau you have a view that stretches for miles over Bergen and its surroundings with sea, islands, fjords and mountains. There is also a cafe and restaurant on the top.
387 residents recomanen
Ulriken
The tallest of the seven mountains surrounding Bergen. There are nice hiking trails up to the top, or you can take the cable car to the top. From the lookout plateau you have a view that stretches for miles over Bergen and its surroundings with sea, islands, fjords and mountains. There is also a cafe and restaurant on the top.
"Fjellveien" is one of the most famous trails in Bergen. Here you can have a nice walk in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
60 residents recomanen
Fjellveien
Fjellveien"Fjellveien" is one of the most famous trails in Bergen. Here you can have a nice walk in beautiful, scenic surroundings.
Arts & Culture
The Hanseatic Museum is situated centrally on Bryggen in Bergen. The museum shows how the German merchants from The Hanseatic League lived and worked. From 1350 to 1750 these merchants traded stockfish and grains from their office in Bergen. Walking for five minutes to the other side of Bryggen, you will find Schøtstuene next to St. Mary’s Church. These rooms were assembly halls for the Hanseatic merchants during winter time.
70 residents recomanen
Det Hanseatiske Museum og Schoetstuene
1a FinnegårdenThe Hanseatic Museum is situated centrally on Bryggen in Bergen. The museum shows how the German merchants from The Hanseatic League lived and worked. From 1350 to 1750 these merchants traded stockfish and grains from their office in Bergen. Walking for five minutes to the other side of Bryggen, you will find Schøtstuene next to St. Mary’s Church. These rooms were assembly halls for the Hanseatic merchants during winter time.
KODE Art Museums of Bergen has a unique combination of art museums and composers’ homes, of contemporary art, historical objects, concerts and parklands. The museums stewards almost 50,000 objects ranging from paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, videos, musical instruments, furniture and works of fine craft and design. These objects can be experienced in four museum buildings in Bergen city centre (KODE 1, 2, 3 and 4), and in the homes of the composers Ole Bull, Harald Sæverud and Edvard Grieg.
117 residents recomanen
Kode 3
7 Rasmus Meyers alléKODE Art Museums of Bergen has a unique combination of art museums and composers’ homes, of contemporary art, historical objects, concerts and parklands. The museums stewards almost 50,000 objects ranging from paintings, works on paper, sculptures, installations, videos, musical instruments, furniture and works of fine craft and design. These objects can be experienced in four museum buildings in Bergen city centre (KODE 1, 2, 3 and 4), and in the homes of the composers Ole Bull, Harald Sæverud and Edvard Grieg.
"Den Nationale Scene" is the largest theatre in Bergen and is one of the three national theater institutions in Norway. It is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway.
82 residents recomanen
The National Stage, Bergen
1 Engen"Den Nationale Scene" is the largest theatre in Bergen and is one of the three national theater institutions in Norway. It is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway.
Entertainment & Activities
Bergen Kino
3 Neumanns gate Cinema
At Bergen Aquarium, children and adults alike can see, touch, read about and follow the animals and aquarium keepers at close range. You can watch shows and feedings, and see how fish and animals act when in their element.
368 residents recomanen
Aquari Nacional de Bergen
4 NordnesbakkenAt Bergen Aquarium, children and adults alike can see, touch, read about and follow the animals and aquarium keepers at close range. You can watch shows and feedings, and see how fish and animals act when in their element.
VilVite is a popular science adventure center. Here you can have fun while learning about science. Much interactive fun and activities for children and adults.
113 residents recomanen
VilVite - Centre de ciències de Bergen
51 Thormøhlens GateVilVite is a popular science adventure center. Here you can have fun while learning about science. Much interactive fun and activities for children and adults.
There are several activities suitable for both children and adults. Here are both "Vannkanten" water park and "Bowling1 Vestkanten", and also "Iskanten" ice rink where you can ice-skate or play curling. It is only a 15 minute bus ride from the city center to get there. Bus numbers 5 and 6 drives frequently from "Olav Kyrre Gate C" to "Loddefjord Terminal B". To get back home, you take the same busses from "Loddefjord Terminal A" to "Festplassen J".
48 residents recomanen
Vestkanten Storsenter
2 LoddefjordveienThere are several activities suitable for both children and adults. Here are both "Vannkanten" water park and "Bowling1 Vestkanten", and also "Iskanten" ice rink where you can ice-skate or play curling. It is only a 15 minute bus ride from the city center to get there. Bus numbers 5 and 6 drives frequently from "Olav Kyrre Gate C" to "Loddefjord Terminal B". To get back home, you take the same busses from "Loddefjord Terminal A" to "Festplassen J".
Ricks AS
10 VeitenStand-up shows, bar and nightclub.
Escape Bryggen is a fun real-life adventure game for 2-6 players. The goal is simple - escape from the locked room in 60 minutes using only your mind, logic, creativity and teamwork.
22 residents recomanen
Escape Bryggen
35 BryggenEscape Bryggen is a fun real-life adventure game for 2-6 players. The goal is simple - escape from the locked room in 60 minutes using only your mind, logic, creativity and teamwork.
With a view to Ulriken, Løvstakken and Rundemannen you now have the opportunity to visit the west coast's largest climbing park. Withing a short distance from the city center, you can experience an exciting and active day in the treetops with family and friends. The park is located in picturesque surroundings. The trails are nestled in the trees with zip lines and exciting obstacles. They have challenges for all ages and you get to push your boundaries if you dare and want to. This is the perfect family activity. Experience an active and fun day, full of excitement and activity for both children and adults. Those who do not want to climb can experience the park for free from ground level. When hunger strikes, you can enjoy a light meal or a delicious dinner in their restaurant.
22 residents recomanen
Hoyt & Lavt Bergen
141 OsvegenWith a view to Ulriken, Løvstakken and Rundemannen you now have the opportunity to visit the west coast's largest climbing park. Withing a short distance from the city center, you can experience an exciting and active day in the treetops with family and friends. The park is located in picturesque surroundings. The trails are nestled in the trees with zip lines and exciting obstacles. They have challenges for all ages and you get to push your boundaries if you dare and want to. This is the perfect family activity. Experience an active and fun day, full of excitement and activity for both children and adults. Those who do not want to climb can experience the park for free from ground level. When hunger strikes, you can enjoy a light meal or a delicious dinner in their restaurant.
Shopping
"Bergen Storsenter" is a shopping center in Bergen. Here is the entrance to a public bus station and a large public parking garage across three planes. The bus station, which also has a stop for "Bybanen" (rail vehicle), serves as the city's transit center.
90 residents recomanen
Bergen Storsenter
8 Strømgaten"Bergen Storsenter" is a shopping center in Bergen. Here is the entrance to a public bus station and a large public parking garage across three planes. The bus station, which also has a stop for "Bybanen" (rail vehicle), serves as the city's transit center.
"Galleriet" is considered as one of Norway's finest shopping malls and is located on Torgalmenningen in Bergen. As it is Bergen's biggest center you can find the latest and most updated store concepts - with a span of the largest and well-known brands, to unique products you cannot find elsewhere.
156 residents recomanen
Galleriet
8 Torgallmenningen"Galleriet" is considered as one of Norway's finest shopping malls and is located on Torgalmenningen in Bergen. As it is Bergen's biggest center you can find the latest and most updated store concepts - with a span of the largest and well-known brands, to unique products you cannot find elsewhere.
Sundt Motehus is only fashion; five floors with clothes, shoes and accessories for the entire family.
18 residents recomanen
SUNDT
14 TorgallmenningenSundt Motehus is only fashion; five floors with clothes, shoes and accessories for the entire family.
Norway's oldest shopping center was established in 1852 and is located in Bergen's fashionable shopping street "Strandgaten".
31 residents recomanen
Kløverhuset
13-15 StrandgatenNorway's oldest shopping center was established in 1852 and is located in Bergen's fashionable shopping street "Strandgaten".
Sightseeing
"Fløibanen" is the experience that no visitor to Bergen can go without. It is one of Norway's most famous attractions, and you will find the center of Bergen
285 residents recomanen
Fløibanen
23A Vetrlidsallmenningen"Fløibanen" is the experience that no visitor to Bergen can go without. It is one of Norway's most famous attractions, and you will find the center of Bergen
Festplassen is the recreation area next to "Lille Lungegårdsvann" (lake). It is used for the May 17th celebration (since 1929), fun fairs, amusement parks, feast day and festivals.
37 residents recomanen
Festplassen
Festplassen is the recreation area next to "Lille Lungegårdsvann" (lake). It is used for the May 17th celebration (since 1929), fun fairs, amusement parks, feast day and festivals.
"Fisketorget" in Bergen is one of Norway's best known and most famous outdoor markets. It sells seafood, fruits and vegetables. Ever since the 1200s the iconic fish market has been a meeting spot for locals and visitors.
93 residents recomanen
Fisketorget
3 Strandkaien"Fisketorget" in Bergen is one of Norway's best known and most famous outdoor markets. It sells seafood, fruits and vegetables. Ever since the 1200s the iconic fish market has been a meeting spot for locals and visitors.
This is one of the oldest and best preserved fortresses in Norway. It was a royal residence and administrative center at the time when Bergen was the capital of Norway. The fortress contains buildings dating as far back as the 1240s, as well as later constructions built as recently as World War II.
80 residents recomanen
Fortalesa de Bergenhus
This is one of the oldest and best preserved fortresses in Norway. It was a royal residence and administrative center at the time when Bergen was the capital of Norway. The fortress contains buildings dating as far back as the 1240s, as well as later constructions built as recently as World War II.
Torgallmenningen is the main street of Bergen and is one of the city's main social meeting places.
69 residents recomanen
Torgallmenningen
TorgallmenningenTorgallmenningen is the main street of Bergen and is one of the city's main social meeting places.
"Bryggen" is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites.
548 residents recomanen
Bryggen
Bryggen"Bryggen" is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites.