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
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour
Top hotels in Bergenhus
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Excellent, including selections for gluten free and alle
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Everything was amazing.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Orion
Clean room , polite and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bergen Børs Hotel
Comfy warm room but not the best for storage space. Lighting was too subdued. Loved the toiletries, slippers and mini bar selection. Everything was clean. Breakfast choice was excellent. We loved the location of the hotel. The staff were all friendly. Definitely a place to return to.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
This is a really lovely hotel. You can see it easily if you arrive on the airport light railway and the location is excellent for exploring Bergen. Check in was a little slow, but the staff were very helpful and the hotel looked amazing decorated for christmas. I paid for an upgrade directly with ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Zander K Hotel
Good hotel near train and bus stations, also a mall with supermarket, nice breakfast, the bed was a kind of annoying as it was two single beds together. But i will stay again when return to bergen
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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 Galleriet Shopping Centre 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, Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen 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.
