Bergen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Norwegian city in Vestland, Norway
About Bergen
The character of Bergen is defined by its location, surrounded by steep mountains and sea (straits and fjords). The city has many lakes. It is a typical Norwegian wooden town, even downtown there are notable neighbourhoods of small wooden houses in various styles. Few towns if any have so many wooden houses in the centre. In some areas wooden houses have been replaced by taller masonry structures, giving the city a fascinating mix of old and new. Bergen is a sprawling city stretching some 40-50 km in either direction where the 286,000 inhabitants (2021) are separated by mountains, fjords and lakes. Only the central parts are visible from the panorama points at Mount Fløyen. The distant parts of the city are mostly of less interest to the visitor. The city centre is on the other hand compac
Top Attractions in Bergen
Explore the best things to see and do in Bergen:
- ★16 May
- ★Alvøen
- ★Bergen Aquarium
- ★Bergenfest
- ★Bergenhus fortress
- ★Bergen International Festival
- ★Bergen International Film Festival
- ★Bergen Jazzforum
Where to Eat in Bergen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bergen Kebab
- 🍴Bergen pizza
- 🍴Brød & Vin restaurant
- 🍴Bryggen Tracteursted
- 🍴Café Opera
- 🍴Enhjørningen
Where to Stay in Bergen
- 🏨Augustin Hotel
- 🏨Bergen Guesthouse
- 🏨Bergen Hostel Montana
- 🏨Citybox Bergen City
- 🏨Citybox Danmarksplass
- 🏨Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret
Bergen Travel Guide Sections
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