The first stall should be removed from the grounds, period. The absolute worst "sea food" (fish & chips) I've ever eaten, minced mush that was shaped to a triangle. It made school cafeteria fish look good. I should contact my credit card company and say it was fraudulent fish... gah - what a sad way to start Bergen & the ONLY bad food I've had since I hit Norway. We purchased from 3 stands and only like 1. We are sea food fanatics. Heck, I can see the water from here. Do better!! Outside the stands are mostly questionable - Inside the eat now options are very limited. Sadness read more

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You cannot miss the Fish Market "Fisketorget" in Bergen. At Fisketorget, you'll find several street vendors outside selling their catches of the day, produce and other delectable items. Inside is the indoor fish market, Mathallen where merchants have permanent shops and restaurants open year round. I enjoyed a refreshing sandwich with three types of seafood--two kinds of shrimp and salmon. Being that they use a baguette, the bread was dense and not as fresh as I had hope. Considering it's a fish market near the water, I was expecting prices to deflate, but instead, prices were still pretty pricey. read more

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Visited here in April, incidentally during the Easter holidays. I guess it's a big deal in Norway. I liked perusing the displays of fish and caviar. If I was staying in Bergen longer, then I might've been inclined to purchase some fish to cook at the Airbnb... I gather it might be more expensive here than a fishmonger tucked in a street nobody knows about, but if you're a tourist, you're a tourist. Might go back and pick up a little jar of the caviar to take home. We'll see. They have a 'restaurant' behind the fish displays, which I guess is also touristy. But I went ahead and got a salmon sandwich to take-away and enjoy by the water. The rat-birds will watch you closely. read more

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We had a good meal at Seaside. The fish was very fresh, cooked perfectly. We had the smoked mackerel on potato cake, boiled potatoes and a salmon and white fish Kabab which came with a nice salad. The people watching is also good. The prices are a bit high, but in line with other fish restaurants in Bergen. read more

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One of my favorite places to dine at in CPH. Everything on the menu was delicious and the wine selection was amazing. Highly recommended if you are in CPH. Service was phenomenal and ambiance is perfect for a late afternoon meal read more

Lots of vendors with delicious homemade items and crafts. We bought some cloudberry jam, local honey along with whale, reindeer, and moose sausages. For lunch we sat down and shared a fish sandwich and a reindeer burger. I selected a fish sandwich with salmon, trout & shrimp on a bun with lettuce & mayonnaise. The burger was on a bun with lettuce. Utensils & drinks were available, tables were immaculate & everyone around us was friendly. Happy to have a dry clean place to sit cold drink, and a delicious lunch. read more

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7/3/2024 - I haven't been here in about 20 years. Have they changed it or what. Not for the better. The Fish Market use to be far larger with more fresh food and seafood tables, local foods and hands and crafts. It's set up like a restaurant street fair with tables and menus. Very disappointed. They do take cash or credit card now. Before it was only cash. I didn't not see one of their favorite dishes as before, fresh cooked shrimp off the boats. You eat it like popcorn. They had fisherman grab them in the morning and cook them In the morning in front of you until they are done. Not anymore. Perhaps in the morning they will have it. Things do change over 20 years. Also, they are open most the day. Before it was just a few hours early in the morning. It is very touristy and the feel of the fish market isn't the same. Before you had the fisherman with the catches explaining what they catch as the cut it and prepare the food for you fresh. They still do this in Hamburg. They now have Greek food, Thai food and other foods there in food carts/trucks. Total of 2 stars. Also, what I had today was mediocre, I had the moose burger, not tasty and the reindeer hotdog which was good. The fish soup was very bad. A total of about 700 here is about $70 US dollars. A few photos posted. I walked the entire fish market in less 10 minutes at the most. I'm going in the morning to see if they sell the shrimp popcorn. Lastly, 20 years ago the fish n chips was the best I've ever had. It was literally as long as a 9 inchfish. I've had fish n chips all around the world and this was the best ever 20 years ago and I always bragged that's the place to go, Bergen. Today, walking around, what I see as fish n chips isn't what is was 20 years ago. I will buy a fish n chip tomorrow and we will see. If the fish isn't good I'm going down to 1 star. From the San Diego, California girl. July 4th, 2024, no popcorn shrimp at the fish market. Plucked from the waters in the morning and freshly cooked for you and you ate it like popcorn This is what the fish market really was famous for including the large fresh cod fish n chips. The chips were not fries!! The cod fish here looks and taste like a frozen cod fish. A total of 1 star given for the experience. Across the street is a McDonald's and will buy a filet o fish sandwich and see if this taste better than the cod fish n chips at the fish market. The fish market in Germany and Seattle is superior to this in Bergen. They gave up the true experience of the fish market 20 years ago for a Commercial vendor style with the same options at almost every, what I call food trucks there. See the photos for the market under the red tents. Very small fish market now. What a bummer. read more

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Touristy? Yes. Worth the experience and visit? Absolutely. Bustling with tourists, buzzing with the unloading of the freshest seafood and making for a great spot to select a smoked salmon sandwich, a reindeer dog, oysters in the half shell or king crab legs. Fresh and delicious, but definitely pricy. Vendors are busy & most willing to answer questions and offer friendly service. We enjoyed our experience here. read more

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As fish markets go, it didn't have a uniquely memorable Instagram moment for a rabid tourist like the fish throwing at Pike Place (review: https://bit.ly/3e3oyHZ) or the tuna auctions at Tsukiji (review: https://bit.ly/3Rbwsy1). But Bergen's bustling, hustling market served its purpose with stall after stall of seafood presented either on ice or in tanks. And like the other markets around the world, its scope has broadened over the centuries to include fruit and vegetables and restaurants that don't feature the daily catch. We immersed ourselves into the smallish space by trying its most popular seafood eatery, Bernard Torghandel AS and chomping on their fish kebabs (review: https://bit.ly/3dYK291). Honestly the best feature of Fisketorget was its central location mere steps from Bryggen (review: https://bit.ly/3CBM5tP) and the Fløibanen funicular (review: https://bit.ly/3e16izg). When you visit all three spots, I believe you get the Bergen stamp of approval and can redeem it for a free reindeer hot dog. OK I lied but I can dream, can't I? RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe read more

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Do not come here. The food is badly cooked and the prices are ostentatiously ambitious. I got a piece of hake which still had scales on it (I had to scrape off) and absolutely no flavoring whatsoever, plus it was a very small piece (2.5 oz?) leaving me still hungry. The asparagus it came with were two wilted and skinny stalks, and the sweet potato mash was bland and tasteless. I paid $60 for this mess. I know Bergen (and Norway in general) is expensive, but for the price everywhere else, my friends and I have been eating well made food and well sourced ingredients. Stay far far away!!! read more

Very good and fresh seafood but they do charge a lot for it. I had no complaints about the flavor of the food or the service but it was expensive for what you got. I feel any of the restaurants around I have been happy with my food and it wasn't as expensive. read more

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Very touristy and priced accordingly, however I think it is worth a stop. I had some mussels and grilled octopus and it was absolutely fantastic. Sat right on the water as well. And of course there were many other vendors with lots of options, so at the very least it's nice to walk through. read more

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Ask a fish head, Anything you want to, They won't answer, They can't talk (Dr. Demento) Is there something fishy about the Fisketorget? Why, YES! The whole outdoor market looks and smells like...fish! No need to put Abe "Fish" Vigoda on the case to find this waterfront wonder when you can just follow your nose to the frenzied sharknado of hungry tourists preying on the food stands in the city center. Fisketorget has lost some authenticity over the years, gradually sinking into overpriced tourist territory, but you'll still absorb some of the same tastes, smells, and views as the merchants, fishermen, and farmers from the 1200's. If angling for a mouthwatering meal, make some unforgettable Bergen memories by feasting on the day's catch at a wharf-side picnic table while listening to the music booming from nearby lively pubs. Trust that you'll leave full to the gills. ANY FIN IS POSSIBLE This outdoor market presents overwhelming choices of fresh fish and shellfish in every preparation imaginable--Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue would be impressed! Complete your meal with a side salad, potatoes, locally picked berries or veggies (but where's the cake?!!) From lobstah and crab to fish kebabs and salmon, everything we ordered was fintastic. If seafood isn't your cloudberry jam, try reindeer, moose, or whale steaks instead, or spend time browsing through the canned fish oils, jams, salmon caviar, salted cod, flowers, and other goods. WHALE, WHALE WHALE, WHAT HAVE WE GOT HERE? We were surprised and disappointed to see Minke whale meat offered at nearly every stand, as consumption is no longer popular with most Norwegians, and whaling is banned in most countries. That aside, someone in our party did order a whale steak out of curiosity, with the smallest of comfort that Minke is one of the least threatened species of whales. SALMON HAD TO SAY IT The exciting atmosphere and fresh, tasty food combined with the market's historical importance to Bergen render it a "must visit" for the experience, though you can find the same seafood for cheaper prices at one of the nearby restaurants. The o-fish-al open season for Fisketorget is May - September. I give this market two fins up and four salmon tosses. read more

Yes, there are a lot of tourists but the seafood I had was just perfect. Prepared simply and as fresh as it gets! I am a huge seafood fan so no stop in Bergen would be complete without a good meal of lobster and scallops! Nothing was fancy or over seasoned...just great seafood prepared perfectly! The staff were very polite and we were served promptly. They have warm tents set up to keep you from the weather..the day we visited was cold and rainy but we were warm and cozy and enjoyed this very VERY much!! read more

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For now more than two centuries the Bergen Fish Market has been going strong, delivering fresh cooked and uncooked fish from the same general location, near the picturesque warehouses off the main canal and in the heart of downtown a few blocks below the Floibanen Station. Touristy or not, the numerous beckoning stalls of colorful and varied fresh fish hummed with interacting vendors and patrons, and can prove to be irresistible. One advantage of not being on an organized tour of the city allowed for a leisurely stop here for us to eat fresh fish on our own selected from the stand that appealed to us most. This was Bergenfisk AS, a stand with a large seating area that was continuously making two types of colorful paella and preparing beautifully battered fish and shrimp nonstop. Although the food to be consumed was only for lunch, because we might never be back in Bergen again I placed an order for two platters of Fish & Chips, and one platter of Scampi & Chips for just Diane and myself. The former consisted of two large thick lengths of battered cod paired with French Fries that were crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. And the variety of Scampi served was really what Americans would call a generous helping of battered medium-sized shrimp along with the same type of French Fries that accompanied the battered cod. We agreed that both types of seafood were hot and delicious--especially the Scampi--and the Fries very good. And we did not leave a morsel behind! read more

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I came here a couple of times since it was near my hotel, but never ordered anything with fish (was doing coffee/pastries both times). When I was here, it was a order at the counter situation and then you could be seated at one of their tables. Service was fine; not outwardly friendly by any means, but not rude either. A good option for a quick bite if on the harbor. Enjoyed strolling around the different vendors and seeing what kinds of local fish they had on offer - quite interesting! read more

This place is a tourist trap and scam. We went to one of the stalls (I forgot what it was called) and ordered a seafood platter (mussels, king crab, stone crab, shrimp) and a whale steak. It cost $100 and was TERRIBLE. Not to be dramatic but I literally think it's the worst thing I've ever ate in my life. It's hard to put into words how awful it was. The king crab was TINY and ridiculously salty. The shrimp was MUSHY to the point it couldn't even be peeled. The whale steak tasted bland, was barely chew-able and had the consistency of rubber. I was so tempted to ask for my money back. read more

The location is excellent, but there is room to improve its service. The quality of the seafood is so fresh, and I can even taste the smell of the ocean. read more

This Fish Market in Bergen is right by the Harbour.... Walked by on my way to Brygen. Smallish but enjoyable to walk around and take some photos... or a lot of photos!! Fresh and Smoked whales? Fresh King Crab Legs? and Of course Norway Salmon... There are also some souvenirs stalls... a little touristy...but really convenient and full of energy! read more

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Typical fishmarket in the city. Fresh fish, you can have lunch in the communal tables. Pretty crowded, a little expensive but the food is of excellent quality. Tipico mercado de pescado en la ciudad. Pescado fresco, se puede almorzar en las mesas comunitarias. Bastante gente por todos lados, un poco caro pero la calidad de la comida es excelente. read more

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If you like seafood this is where you must visit. There are vendors at tables and counters that have just about every kind of seafood you could want along with Reindeer, Moose, Whale, Seal burgers and sausage. There are also fresh fruits and vegetables. Many of the vendors offer free samples and some will fix the seafood you pick out for you for a meal. There are places to sit while you enjoy. Truly an amazing place to see. Don't miss this when you visit. Bergen. read more

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Really fun area on the water in Bergen. Loads of stalls selling (of course) fish related items like caviar and fresh fish with restaurants mixed in. I love that everything is in a tent as that makes sense with the amount of rain they have. We were walking through when a downpour hit so we sat in an amazing restaurant with just the freshest paella. So tasty. I fell in love with the crawfish part of it. I meant to go back but ran out of time. We didn't buy any of the items like salted fish or caviar as they were pretty pricey but it was a blast to walk through and see all the fresh fish and other items for sale. It's a must to walk through if you're in town. read more

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Tourist Trap? From what I've read, and have now seen for myself, local Norwegians don't actually shop or eat here. Few things looked appealing...and the things that were appealing seemed overpriced. It can also be illogical to eat here...for example, my wife wanted fish soup: FISH MARKET RESTAURANT(http://zupperia.no/meny/) Fish Soup 120kr/$16 105kr/$14 Seating No Yes Table No Yes Rain Shelter No Yes Free water No Yes Bathroom No Yes Warm Room No Yes As proven above, you can find identical seafood items in restaurants for similar or LOWER prices AND have a chair, a table, free water, access to a bathroom, and enjoy your food in a WARM and INDOOR environment rather than eating outside in the cold, and probably in the rain(its Bergen...rains or snows 231 days of the year, about 63%). Take a look...and maybe get something...if its not raining... read more

Resist this place if you can. It won't kill you but you can do better. Better food, better prices, better service. But if you must... at least they take credit cards! read more

Fisketorget - Grilled lobster and a stick of scallops. $348 NOK - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bergen, 12

I would say that as a tourist, this is the perfect place to experience fresh Norwegian seafood. There is a huge variety of vendors preparing anything from classic fish & chips to unforgettable smoked salmon, giant prawns, and traditional fish cakes. We first tried Fisketorget or fish market on our first day in Bergen. This place has the perfect view of the harbor so I would recommend coming on a clear day for an early lunch. You get the picturesque rows of wooden multicolored houses nestled against blue waters and white sailing boats. The market does get a little crowded but lines go fast and if you want to kill time, I suggest checking out the local meat and cheese vendors. We tried some amazing local sweet cheese (made by boiling brown sugar along with the milk to create a thick, caramel like consistency and brown color). For the more adventurous types, whale meat is available for sampling and purchasing. For fruit and veggie lovers, the most incredible local berries and apples can be found here. It had to be some of the best fruit I have ever tasted! Fresh, local, blessed and washed with fresh Norwegian rain water, and 100% organic, these fruits are worth it! For lunch on the first day we went with the authentic paella stand. We were greeted by a lovely couple who made fresh paella right in front of you in two large skillets. You could choose from tiger prawns and mussels, or, if you love seafood as much as we do, you could try both. We ordered one plate to share (half and half). The plate typically also comes with bread and butter (by the way Norway has the best baked goods and grains as well) but we opted for paella only as we had a dinner plan in a few hours. Let me tell you, it was an absolute killer of a dish, in every way! I have NEVER tried a better tasting or fresher seafood. The prawns were juicy and exploding with flavor, the mussels were steamed and soft, and had a slight spice to them. You could almost taste the salt water that birthed these tasty creatures, and we were very content. The price was about $27. This seems pretty high, however Norway is one of the most expensive Scandinavian counties, so this is a pretty fair price, considering you basically get organic seafood in the number 1 fish country in the world. Pay up, you won't be disappointed! On our last day in Bergen we came back to the market hungry for more! This time, we decided to try the fresh smoked salmon. IT WAS EPIC! Once you place your order, a woman in the front takes out a fresh piece of fish which has been delivered that morning and caught the same day. She fillets and cleans up the fish as you wait nearby in an outdoor seating area. The fish is then taken to a smoking station in the back where it is smoked and cured. Just twenty minutes later, the food is on your plate, with a side of green salad, and yep, you guessed it, lots of yummy bread and butter. The taste of freshly smoked piece of fatty salmon, whilst breathing the fresh Fjordic area with a view of clouded over green hills is something out of a fantasy book. EPIC! You have not had proper salmon until you have tried it at the Bergen fish market. Your taste buds will be quivering with pleasure. The fish came out to roughly $28 per plate. Again, I repeat, Norway is expensive but so worth it! I should add that there were a lot of locals shopping and grabbing lunch here as well, which is a good sign! The produce looked fresh and appealing, and the vendors were friendly and talkative. Come and see (and try) this for yourself as part of your authentic Bergen experience! read more

One of the things I love about traveling is experiencing things like the Fish market in Bergen. Know that there are no set hours so the vendors will sell their fish as long as there are people to buy it. On a nice day - that might me until 9pm but on a rainy, cold day it could be ,ugh earlier. The fish is fresh coming in off the boats, in fact several of the stands that are here have live fish tanks full of crabs, lobsters and other delicious items just waiting for you to purchase to take home to prepare or to have them prepare at one of the many food stalls. After looking at them all - I decided on some kind of seafood curry stew served with rice from one vendor and fresh raspberries for dessert from another. Know that this is not cheap- the raspberries were 35 nok and the stew was something like 150 nok. But it was fun to sit and people watch while eating some really good food by the Bergen harbor! read more

Is it a bit of a tourist trap? Sure. Does that mean you shouldn't visit? Heck no! There's really no way to avoid it, but that was fine by me. The fish market was located on the walk between the Bryggen area and our hotel, so we passed through it on several occasions. It is situated near the ferry terminals, at the base of the harbor. There are a myriad of stalls, selling a variety of seafood to cook at home. For visitors like me, most of the vendors have grills going and offer a variety of plates of seafood to eat at the picnic tables scattered around the area. Some also have cold plates, sandwiches, and salads which are pre-made. The vendors will typically have a few samples available, including whale. None of the souvenirs really spoke to me as good gifts for friends and family back home, which was one of the only disappointments. Perhaps you may have better luck. I ordered the shrimp skewer plate and I was pleased with my purchase. Two skewers of shrimp, a side of potato salad, some roasted veggies (peppers and onions), and some greens came on the plate with a roll. At 150 kr, I was content with my lunch. The guy behind the grill may have been a little too liberal with the cooking oil, but otherwise it was a quick lunch. Note - definitely worth paying in kroner. The rates that they are charge in other currencies are a rip off! read more

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Located right in the city center, Bergen's fish market is definitely worth a visit! There are many stands selling somewhat the same foods, shrimp/crawfish/salmon sandwiches, many plates with salad, potatoes, and some sort of fish and/or shrimp, fresh fish, smoked fish, and fried seafood as well. I ended up opting for a piece of halibut and a crawfish open-faced sandwich, and both were good. The fish was so tender and fresh, and the crawfish was delicious as well. I wanted to grab a piece of smoked fish before I left, but the market didn't open early enough. So glad I came here though, definitely go around and try samples of smoked fish! read more

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Pretty cool place, although rather expensive. They have a huge range of products, from normal fish and farmer's market stuff, to whale and strange creatures of the deep. Additionally, there are some booths that sell cooked food. read more

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Fresh, locally-caught seafood prepared right in the fish market. All of the seafood is simply prepared with garlic, herbs and oil. If possible, it's best to order to take away, because they charge extra for eating in. read more

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Absolutely awful! Not only was everything ridiculously overpriced, but the food was VERY disappointing. We ended up getting fish and chips as well as some scampi at Bergen Seafood Specialties which was at the far end of the fishmarket. The service was slow and my daughter was watching the kitchen which of course is wide open and noticed that the employees were using their bare hands to dig out the salad and place it on the plates. One employee ran his hands through his hair and then used his bare hands to cut fish. I noticed later employees using their bare hands to get items. Truly a palling and a terrible tourist trap. Never again. read more

I love fish, so this was great! Might have over-order and over-eaten but id have that fish/seafood again, please. Located in the covered fish market, its great place for seasfood, obviously, but we also enjoyed the location and the glass walls. We order a platter to share with prawns & salmon - obviouslt quality is superb, no discussion there. Fsh soup was goos but not thw sort of fish soup i expected... Was more like a veggie soup with pieces of fish/seafood in. Not a problem as such but worth the note for those who dont know/arent from there. As always in bergen, norway it wasnt cheap... But it wasnt particualarly unreasonable either. read more

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It was rainy and cold, and we were hungry! The cozy tables with heaters called out to us like sirens. Between the four of us, we ordered a cod plate (BEST cod ever- juicy and tender), fish soup (not fishy at all), crab plate (yum), lobster plate (yum), tuna plate (delish) and paella, (fantastic.) It was $180 but whatever, you don't come to Norway to save money. read more