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Bergen, Norway

Things to Do in Bergen

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

Most booked tours and tickets in Bergen

Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

4.92,113 reviews2h
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm & Stegastein - incl. 2h cruise

Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm & Stegastein - incl. 2h cruise

4.81,188 reviews11h
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator

4.4956 reviews3h 30m
Guided Tour Viking Village Naeroyfjord Cruise and Flam Railway

Guided Tour Viking Village Naeroyfjord Cruise and Flam Railway

4.8504 reviews10h 30m
Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Live Guide

Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Live Guide

4.8380 reviews3h 30m
City or Fjordcruise by Zodiac Speedboat or Lux Pontoon Boat

City or Fjordcruise by Zodiac Speedboat or Lux Pontoon Boat

4.8177 reviews2h

Top sights in Bergen

  1. 1Bryggen Wharf
  2. 2Mount Fløyen Funicular
  3. 3Fish Market
  4. 4Fjord Cruises
  5. 5Bergen Aquarium
  6. 6Hanseatic Museum
  • Step into living history at Bryggen. Explore the Hanseatic Museum to understand the harsh life of German merchants, then duck into the hidden courtyards and artisan shops within the iconic wooden buildings themselves.
  • Conquer the seven mountains. Take the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen for iconic views, hike the Vidden trail to Mount Ulriken, or join locals for a 'seven mountain hike' challenge in summer.
  • Embark on epic fjord adventures. Use Bergen as your base for day cruises to the Osterfjord or longer journeys to the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and Geirangerfjord, witnessing sheer cliffs and waterfalls.

Tickets and passes in Bergen

Small Group Nærøyfjord Cruise, Vikings and Flåm Railway Day Tour

Small Group Nærøyfjord Cruise, Vikings and Flåm Railway Day Tour

5.04 reviews12h
Private Guided Tour of Bergen with Transportation

Private Guided Tour of Bergen with Transportation

5.03 reviews4h

Food and drink experiences in Bergen

Bergen: UNESCO NærøyFjord Cruise, Flåm & Stegastein - Incl. Lunch

Bergen: UNESCO NærøyFjord Cruise, Flåm & Stegastein - Incl. Lunch

4.8160 reviews12h
A Taste of Bergen Food Tour with Floibanen Funicular

A Taste of Bergen Food Tour with Floibanen Funicular

5.065 reviews3h 30m
Bergen: Legendary Flam Railway & UNESCO Fjord Cruise with lunch

Bergen: Legendary Flam Railway & UNESCO Fjord Cruise with lunch

4.633 reviews10h
Private yacht evening cruise in Bergen, including champagne

Private yacht evening cruise in Bergen, including champagne

5.013 reviews3h

from €1,992

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Day trips and outdoor activities from Bergen

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Queen of the Fjords - tour from Bergen, 6 hours

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Queen of the Fjords - tour from Bergen, 6 hours

5.0126 reviews6h

from €1,163

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Hidden gems in Bergen

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Alvøen Manor House

A beautiful 18th-century manor house and former paper mill estate located on a peninsula southwest of the city center.

Kalfaret Residential Area

An affluent, historic neighborhood with stunning examples of traditional and grand wooden 'Bergenhus' architecture.

Siljustøl (Composer Harald Sæverud's Home)

The unique, fairy-tale-like home of composer Harald Sæverud, located in the hills above Bergen.

Old Bergen Museum (Gamle Bergen)

An open-air museum of over 50 wooden houses from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, recreating a small coastal town.

Lysøen Island (Ole Bull's Villa)

A small island south of Bergen featuring the extravagant, Moorish-inspired villa of famed violinist Ole Bull.

Day trips from Bergen

Mostraumen & Osterfjord

3-4 hours by round-trip cruise

This classic fjord cruise from Bergen's harbor takes you through narrow sounds, past waterfalls, and into the tight Mostraumen strait where the captain navigates thrillingly close to the cliffs.

Troldhaugen (Edvard Grieg's Home)

30 min by bus or car

Visit the beautiful lakeside villa where Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, lived and worked. The site includes his composing hut, the museum, and his grave.

Voss

1 hour 15 min by train

Known as Norway's adventure capital, Voss is set between two fjords and offers dramatic mountain scenery. It's perfect for adrenaline activities or simply enjoying the stunning landscape.

Plan your Bergen trip

Things to do in Bergen: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Bergen?+

Top sights include Bryggen Wharf, Mount Fløyen Funicular, Fish Market and Fjord Cruises. Away from the crowds, try Alvøen Manor House and Kalfaret Residential Area.

What are the most popular tours in Bergen?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present (4.9 stars, 2,113 reviews); Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm & Stegastein - incl. 2h cruise (4.8 stars, 1,188 reviews); Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator (4.4 stars, 956 reviews).

How much do tours in Bergen cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €24 and €1,992 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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