Bergen City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Bergen City Centre
Popular places to visit

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

Bryggen Waterfront
Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.

Fish Market
Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.

Floibanen Funicular
Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.

Bergen Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Bergen Aquarium during your holiday to Bergen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Bergenhus Fortress
Learn about the local history of Bergen with a stop at Bergenhus Fortress. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise

Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat

Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise, Operated & Guided by Locals

Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

Exploring Bergen Audio Tour through the Eyes of Edvard Grieg

Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour
Top hotels in Bergen City Centre

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Hotel closedon arrival due to strike action, no call or email warning of this.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Clarion Hotel Admiral
Good location for exploring the area
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Scandic Neptun
Staff was wonderful!!! There was a glitch with their software when we got there & to make up for the wait they upgraded our room All staff were very friendly & helpful
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Scandic Torget Bergen
False advertisement. There is no air conditioning.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Thon Hotel Orion
The Thon Hotel Orion was a nice surprise. Friendly and helpful staff. Every inch of the property was clean. The free breakfast buffet had a wonderful section of foods. Highly Recommended!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Hotel Norge by Scandic
Well done considering housekeeping on strike!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bergen City Centre

Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Bergen Kunsthall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.

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.

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.

Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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