Bergenhus Travel Guide
Bergen
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.
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.
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.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Torgalmenningen Square
You can learn about the history of Bergen with a visit to Torgalmenningen Square. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen: Guided Minibus Tour with Photo Stops
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
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 Bergenhus
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
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Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Hotel was wonderful! We were able to walk to all activities and the staff was friendly. We stayed here twice during our stay in Norway. The spa was wonderful and definitely worth the fee- perfect for tired travelers.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Thon Hotel Orion
Clean room although a bit small to our preference. Great breakfast experience! Make sure you ask the front desk for amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, they are not provided automatically.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Clarion Hotel Admiral
We booked a superior double room. It was not worth the money. The furniture was worn and looked well used and in a style that did not suit the room or the hotel. The minibar did not work. All drinks were boiling hot. The bathroom did not smell particularly good. The staff is very service-minded, ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Scandic Ørnen
This was a great base for us to spend 3 nights in Bergen before boarding the Havila ship for its northbound voyage. The ambience of the hotel and friendly staff provided a warm introduction to Scandinavia.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Scandic Torget Bergen
Great hotel! The staff was super helpful and kind, and everything was very English-friendly! The location was also perfect, right across from Bryggen!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bergenhus
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
Sandviken
While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Old Bergen Museum and Bergenhus Fortress are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Festplassen 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.
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
