Bergen

Bergen is a fascinating mix of the old and new, located on the west coast of Norway. The city features ultra-modern architecture, such as the KODE Art Museum, alongside medieval buildings like the Bryggen - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back to the 1200s. Here you'll find old Hanseatic warehouses, and the iconic Fløien, a stunning 14th-century church tower.
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Top places to visit

1Bryggen

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Historical place
Sights & Landmarks
Bryggen is a district in the historic harbour district of Bergen, Norway. It is known for its colourful wooden-clad boat houses and lively Fish Market. The area also contains the Bergen Railway and Dovre Railway, which takes visitors through wetlands and mountain ranges to Trondheim.
5003 Bergen, Norwayhttps://stiftelsenbryggen.no/

2Tourist Information in Bergen

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Tourist information center
Visitor center
Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen, Norwayhttp://www.visitbergen.com/

3Ulriken

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Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Mountains
Ulriken is the highest of the seven summits and can be easily seen from the town center. It is known for its iconic appearance with a TV mast in front. There's an aerial tramway called Ulriksbanen that takes you to this mountain peak, where you'll find a restaurant and telescopes for scenic views. For those who prefer hiking, there's a new trail called Oppstemten made by sherpas from Peru which makes it easier to hike than expected.
5014 Bergen, Norway

4Troldhaugen

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Museum
Concert hall
The Edvard Grieg Museum in Troldhaugen is a place where you can learn about the life and work of one of the most famous composers in history. The museum contains exhibition spaces that document Grieg's career, as well as his personal effects. You can also visit the composer's hut, where he produced some of his most famous works.
Troldhaugvegen 65, 5232 Paradis, Norwayhttps://www.kodebergen.no/museene/troldhaugen

5Akvariet i Bergen - The National Aquarium

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Aquarium
Nature & Parks
Animal park
The Bergen Aquarium is one of the world's largest and most popular aquariums. It features over 50 different tanks, each showcasing a different range of species. The Nasjonale Akvariet is known for housing some of the largest and most interesting fish and invertebrates in all of Europe.

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1Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant

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Norwegian restaurant
Bryggeloftet & Stuene is a historic restaurant in Norway that offers a variety of traditional Norwegian fish and meat dishes, including reindeer. Located by the harbor, the restaurant provides stunning views and incredibly fresh ingredients. With an extensive menu featuring options like smalahove (sheep's head), pinnekjott (lamb chops), lutefisk (dried cod), and prawns served on toast, there is something to satisfy all tastes.
Bryggen 11, 5003 Bergen, Norwayhttp://www.bryggeloftet.no/

2Pingvinen

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Gastropub
Pingvinen is a cozy and charming gastropub in Bergen that serves up real Norwegian dishes like barbecued meatballs (with potatoes and cheese) and home-made lamb soup. There's also plenty of delicacies such as reindeer sausage and salmon steak, but make sure to wash it all down with an icecold beer!
Vaskerelven 14, 5014 Bergen, Norwayhttp://www.pingvinen.no/

3Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant

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Seafood restaurant
The seafood restaurant Cornelius is a must-go in Bergen for anyone who loves seafood. It's an experience, not just a meal - and the views from the restaurant are breathtaking.
Katlavika 14, 5177 Bjørøyhamn, Norwayhttps://corneliusrestaurant.no/

4Restaurant 1877

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Traditional Norwegian restaurant
An old-fashioned eatery with a rustic interior, Restaurant 1877 changes its menu every sixth week to get the most out of local, seasonally-based ingredients. There is no traditional à la carte menu here - you can choose from a five-course nightmenu (included seafood, meat, poultry, cheese and dessert) or three-course half-nightmenu (choose one of the five cooking courses). There are four different seating arrangements you can choose from.
Vetrlidsallmenningen 2, 5014 Bergen, Norwayhttp://www.restaurant1877.no/

5Fjellskål Sjømatrestaurant

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Seafood restaurant
Fish store
If you love seafood, Fjellskål is a place you don't want to miss. The restaurant serves up some of the best seafood in Bergen and it's also great for other dishes including cocktails. The view from the restaurant is unbeatable and the service is top notch.
Strandkaien 3, 5013 Bergen, Norwayhttps://www.fjellskaal.no/

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