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Bergen showing boating, a coastal town and a marina

Bergen featuring boating, night scenes and general coastal views

Bryggen showing rugged coastline, a small town or village and boating

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Bryggen Waterfront

4.5/5(85 reviews)

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.

Bryggen

4.5/5(85 reviews)

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

Portrait of a long-range plan for the girls in the language of the troll in the mountains of Norway, the feeling of complete freedom; Shutterstock ID 316382687

Trolltunga

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trolltunga during your travels in Odda. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

Bergen Aquarium

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Floibanen Funicular

4.5/5(65 reviews)

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.

Wild water of Bjoreio River on the way to Voeringsfossen in Norway.

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Vøringsfossen

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vøringsfossen during your travels in Eidfjord. Stroll along the family-friendly beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

Fish Market

4/5(43 reviews)

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

4.5/5(49 reviews)

Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.

Ulriken Cable Car

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Make the journey up Bergen’s highest mountain to hike, dine and enjoy incredible panoramas across the mountains, fjords and sea.

Areas of Hordaland County

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(184 area reviews)

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.

View over Bergen, Hordaland, Norway, from Mount Fløyen on an overcast Autumn day

Sentrum

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

🏔️A view of Bergen above the clouds - Bergen - Hordaland - Norway🇳🇴

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➡️It is said that Bergen is surrounded by the Seven Mountains🏔️ (Norwegian: De sys fjell), and it is often called “the city between the seven mountains”, but in fact it was the playwright🎭 Ludving Holberg who felt so inspired by the seven hills of Rome, that he decided that his home🏠 town must be blessed with a corresponding seven mountains.

🥾According to Bergen Mountain Association, these are the seven mountains around Bergen:

1️⃣Ulriken, 643 meters (2,109 feet).
2️⃣Fløyen -also called Fløyfjellet-, 400 meters (1,313 feet).
3️⃣Løvstakken, 477 meters (1,565 feet).
4️⃣Damsgårdsfjellet, 350 meters (1,148 feet)
5️⃣Sandviksfjellet, 417 meters (1,368 feet)
6️⃣Lyderhorn, 396 meters (1,299 feet)
7️⃣Rundemanen, 560 meters (1,837 feet)

⁉️In any case, which mountains🏔️ belong to the group is unclear, because several of the them are part of the same mountain massif⛰️, and locals👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 still argue which seven they are.

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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.

Fana

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Fana. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagunen Storsenter or Troldhaugen.

Årstad

4/5(12 area reviews)

The mountain views and restaurants are just a few things visitors like about Årstad. Brann Stadium and Ulriksbanen are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wergeland Station or Brann Stadium Station to get around the larger area.