Bergen Walking Tour of the Past and Present Covering Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen
by I Love Bergen
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 700Overview
This walking tour in Bergen lasts about two hours and covers approximately three kilometers with some stairs, making it a moderate walk. The tour begins at Bergenhus Fortress, where the guide explains Bergen’s medieval history and its brief period as Norway’s capital. The group passes Håkon's Hall, the main remaining medieval palace building, while learning about Bergen’s history during Norway’s unions with Denmark and Sweden. Next, the tour continues to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage site, where participants learn about 1,000 years of trade conducted by the Hanseatic League and the role Bryggen played as a trading wharf. The group remains outside as the buildings now house shops and businesses. The tour then moves to St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in Bergen from the 12th century, viewed from the outside. After covering Bergen’s past, the tour proceeds uphill into the Fjellsiden district, known for its preserved wooden houses. Here, the guide discusses everyday life in Norway, including work, food, housing, and taxes. The exact route in this neighborhood varies depending on the guide’s interests. The walk passes the Mount Fløyen funicular station, where the guide talks about Norway’s hiking culture but does not ride the funicular. The final part of the walk focuses on Bergen’s present-day food culture while walking along Skostredet street, known for its restaurants. The tour ends outside Bergen’s fish market and tourist office. The tour includes no entrance fees and remains outdoors only. After booking, participants receive detailed information about meeting points, clothing recommendations, and contact details.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet I Bergen
The tour begins at Bergen Fortress, where Bergen’s palace was located during its time as Norway’s capital. This is the starting point for the walking tour.
Haakon's Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen
The group passes Håkon's Hall, the major surviving medieval palace building. The guide explains Bergen's history as an independent country and its unions with Denmark and Sweden. The tour does not enter Håkon’s Hall, which requires a paid ticket. Occasionally, the fortress may be closed for private events.
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
The tour proceeds to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage site where merchants have traded for 1000 years. The focus is on the Hanseatic League, a group of German merchants, their trading methods and systems, and how Bryggen operated as a wharf. The group remains outside the buildings, which are currently shops and small businesses, not museums.
40 min
St. Mary's Church
The group views St. Mary’s Church, Bergen’s oldest standing building built in the 12th century, which still functions as a church. Entrance is not included due to a separate admission fee.
Fjellsiden Neighborhood Walk
After the historical sites, the tour ascends into the Fjellsiden district, known for its well-preserved wooden houses. The guide discusses everyday life in Norway, including food, work habits, housing costs, and taxes. The exact route varies according to the guide’s interests.
40 min
Mount Floyen and the Funicular
The walk passes the Mount Fløyen funicular station where the guide explains the importance of hiking culture in Norway. The funicular ride is not included as it would extend the tour by about one hour and additional cost.
Modern Bergen and Food Culture Walk
The final part of the walk focuses on Bergen’s food culture, recognized by UNESCO. The group walks along Skostredet, a street popular for its restaurants, discussing modern life in Bergen.
10 min
Fish Market
The tour concludes outside Bergen’s fish market and tourist office.
10 min
Meeting point
Please meet us at the address Bradbenken 1, a brick office building next to the entrance to the fortress. We stand on the side of the building facing the harbour. Your guide will be holding a sign with the tour name on it. The guide will be standing there 10 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
We finish close to the Bergen tourist office
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bergen Walking Tour of the Past and Present Covering Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen
by I Love Bergen
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.kr 700Overview
This walking tour in Bergen lasts about two hours and covers approximately three kilometers with some stairs, making it a moderate walk. The tour begins at Bergenhus Fortress, where the guide explains Bergen’s medieval history and its brief period as Norway’s capital. The group passes Håkon's Hall, the main remaining medieval palace building, while learning about Bergen’s history during Norway’s unions with Denmark and Sweden. Next, the tour continues to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage site, where participants learn about 1,000 years of trade conducted by the Hanseatic League and the role Bryggen played as a trading wharf. The group remains outside as the buildings now house shops and businesses. The tour then moves to St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in Bergen from the 12th century, viewed from the outside. After covering Bergen’s past, the tour proceeds uphill into the Fjellsiden district, known for its preserved wooden houses. Here, the guide discusses everyday life in Norway, including work, food, housing, and taxes. The exact route in this neighborhood varies depending on the guide’s interests. The walk passes the Mount Fløyen funicular station, where the guide talks about Norway’s hiking culture but does not ride the funicular. The final part of the walk focuses on Bergen’s present-day food culture while walking along Skostredet street, known for its restaurants. The tour ends outside Bergen’s fish market and tourist office. The tour includes no entrance fees and remains outdoors only. After booking, participants receive detailed information about meeting points, clothing recommendations, and contact details.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet I Bergen
The tour begins at Bergen Fortress, where Bergen’s palace was located during its time as Norway’s capital. This is the starting point for the walking tour.
Haakon's Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen
The group passes Håkon's Hall, the major surviving medieval palace building. The guide explains Bergen's history as an independent country and its unions with Denmark and Sweden. The tour does not enter Håkon’s Hall, which requires a paid ticket. Occasionally, the fortress may be closed for private events.
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
The tour proceeds to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage site where merchants have traded for 1000 years. The focus is on the Hanseatic League, a group of German merchants, their trading methods and systems, and how Bryggen operated as a wharf. The group remains outside the buildings, which are currently shops and small businesses, not museums.
40 min
St. Mary's Church
The group views St. Mary’s Church, Bergen’s oldest standing building built in the 12th century, which still functions as a church. Entrance is not included due to a separate admission fee.
Fjellsiden Neighborhood Walk
After the historical sites, the tour ascends into the Fjellsiden district, known for its well-preserved wooden houses. The guide discusses everyday life in Norway, including food, work habits, housing costs, and taxes. The exact route varies according to the guide’s interests.
40 min
Mount Floyen and the Funicular
The walk passes the Mount Fløyen funicular station where the guide explains the importance of hiking culture in Norway. The funicular ride is not included as it would extend the tour by about one hour and additional cost.
Modern Bergen and Food Culture Walk
The final part of the walk focuses on Bergen’s food culture, recognized by UNESCO. The group walks along Skostredet, a street popular for its restaurants, discussing modern life in Bergen.
10 min
Fish Market
The tour concludes outside Bergen’s fish market and tourist office.
10 min
Meeting point
Please meet us at the address Bradbenken 1, a brick office building next to the entrance to the fortress. We stand on the side of the building facing the harbour. Your guide will be holding a sign with the tour name on it. The guide will be standing there 10 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
We finish close to the Bergen tourist office
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.