Fantastic and worth the ticket price. If you purchase the tower you get in to the hall for half…read moreprice. And, free if you have the Bergen card whicn we decided to purchase. It's worth it if you plan to visit more than a couple museums and other like attractions while in Bergen. We visited nearly ten in one day and plan to keep going tomorrow. Using the hop on hop off bus makes it easy to get around in addition to walking this beautiful city. One observation as we have been traveling across Norway and visiting many museums is it is hard to read many of the plaques, not due to language barrier - because most have English translations - but the lack of light. Part of this is due to my aging eyes but truly there just isn't enough attention given to illuminating signage. You can make it work with your phone light or just looking harder but it's hard to focus. Minor pet peeve for an otherwise great experience. The tower in particular has seven levels starting with a dungeon which you really get a feel for what it would have been like as a prisoner - just from standing in near darkness beneath the tower for a few minutes. Some prisoners were kept there for over a year. Amazing. Great experience and wonderful history. Worth it!

This tower and former residence is quite interesting and there is extensive historical information…read moreon the upper level and good views of the town and harbor. It is very sparse inside without furniture but this lets you see the architecture. Don't miss the King's toilet room off the side of the King's room.

This Medieval wharf is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the oldest section of Bergen inside the…read morehistoric harbor district known for its 62 colorful, wooden boat houses from the 12th century. Bryggen has been damaged by many fires and has been rebuilt after each, closely following the previous property structure and plan as well as building techniques. Bryggen's appearance today stems from the time after the fire of 1702. Today many of the buildings are being renovated & repaired. The ground level of must are now gift & souvenir shops along with Starbucks & restaurants catering to tourists. There are many alleyways with club's & restaurants hidden in the back.

It may look like a Disneyland attraction circa 1955, but it has historical value in showing…read moreBergen's former glory as the salted cod trading center of Europe. The Norwegians brought the cod to the port and the Germans would buy it to sell to the rest of the continent. Think of Bryggen as a really old Fisherman's Wharf. Besides, the facade of the colorful plankboard buildings makes it the ideal subject of refrigerator magnets (photo: https://bit.ly/3zRYuH7). Sure, it's picturesque because it's always the opening shot of any travel video about Bergen. But as usual, what lies beneath is what fascinates as the narrow alleyways between the leaning warehouses houses interesting shops, art galleries, and museums. Apparently it's been rebuilt several times over the centuries due to fires and such, so it's like an HGTV program on a constant loop. I also noticed otherwise normal housewives turn into cheek-sucking fashion models posing against the aged planks for their Instagram moments. Jamie W. and I tried to emulate their approach, but we didn't starve ourselves enough to look waif-like. More whale-like. RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

A totally unexpected find while walking around central Bergen! I stopped by this outdoor food tent…read morestaffed by a friendly Asian team and tried their seafood rice. The flavors were absolutely spot-on, and the texture of the seafood was cooked to perfection. Paired with a cold local draft beer, it made for a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended if you are visiting Bergen!

Fun to see and walk through but oh my gosh the prices. Truly capitalizing on tourism. Salmon prices…read moreper ounce compared to gold. It's sashimi grade but come on guys - this is absurd. I've never eaten fish this expensive even in the nicest fish restaurants on the California coast. But, fun to see and walk through. If you really really really want to burn some cash this could be a great dining experience. I went to a local market instead and bought some cod and salmon and made dinner in my hotel. I think it was every bit as good for 1/20th the price.

Nice views from this cathedral like building and the historical information is interesting. The…read morefurniture in the interior is modern, vintage 60-80's which makes for a bit of a strange combination. I wouldn't pay extra for this, but it is included with the Bergen Card, and thus definitely worth visiting if you have purchased the card. Also visit the nearby Upper Sverresborg for excellent views - a small hill is required for this.

The hall itself is pretty impressive. Very orange decorations and impressive in size. However,…read moresince it's been reconstructed relatively recently, it doesn't have as much a historic feel as the Rosenquartz tower. It's also used as a conference center so it's filled with random chairs and tables that really kill the immersion. Would recommend visiting the Rosenquartz tower over this, but is included in the Bergen pass

Great location in Bergen and it's where you can take the tram up the mountain. You can get tickets…read moreahead of time or when you arrive.

The surrounding area itself feels very calm and pleasant, ideal for a break from the city bustle…read more The route from here provides beautiful views of Bergen and the fjord. I liked that it is a less touristy place where you can peacefully enjoy nature. Return ticket NOK 200.

5 stars for walking the grounds and visiting the small museum with AI speaking historians that…read moreanswer your questions ( though not always correct).

7/5/3024 - we entered this for feee with the 24 hour Bergen pass. The usual cost would have been…read more160 NOK or about $16 US Dollars. It wasn't worth the $16 if I had to pay. Lots of stairs to climb up and down. Not handicap access anywhere. The hall was massive and good for a quick photo. If you are bored come here. A total of 3 stars.

Great spot to visit and see a Viking Christian church. You need about 30 min to see this. Nice…read morewalking areas around it and the woods are so peaceful.

We enjoyed this reconstructed church and the historical information about it's history. There are…read morealso nice walks through the forest at this site. The original church was located elsewhere and built about 1200, it was moved in 1883 and suffered a fire in 1992, thus what you see in newly reconstructed in the same form as the original. Check out the small door to the left of the alter where persons with leprosy could receive blessings. Also the dragon carvings are meant to ward off evil spirits.

The cable car is a must do for the view and the hiking at the top, Do be aware that some of the…read morehikes that are far from the cable car are not well marked particularly the Vidden trail, and there are a lot of social trails, so bring your All Trails or Kamoot app to make sure you do not get lost. The Vidden trail is very rocky, be sure to have sturdy boots.

The Ulriken cable car (aka Gondola) is a great way to get a view from the top of a mountain. It is…read morea modern cable car and very fast and efficient and safe. It is a little bit of a hassle to get to if you don't have a car and are staying in Bergen, but there is an express bus or you can take the light rail closeby and walk to the entrance. We took the light rail there and express bus back (bus was definitely more efficient and door to door from central Bergen). There is some food at the top, but not a big restaurant. All and all if you like mountain views and/or hiking, this is worth a trip. We saw many take the gondola up one-way and then hike down.

WHEW. This is a tough climb. I'm moderately fit and it took me about 35 minutes of huffing and…read morepuffing. Totally worth it though. You'll feel proud of yourself and the views are amazing! You can do an easy hike about 40 mins afterwards across Mount Floyen and then take then trolley down (I don't think most people go back down the steps). Definitely worth it!

My absolute favorite mountain in the Bergen area; granted I've only been up to two out of the…read moreseven, but this will always hold a dear place in my heart. There's several ways you can hike to the top, but my favorite and the most famous way are the 800+ steps. There's even a race every Fall to see who can run them up the fastest. Crazy if you ask me, but I guess Im only jealous!

Fires angels and…read moreexplosions Nykirken is a cool old church that was originally built in 1621 on a plot of land that had a building on it from at least the 1300s and probably longer. The first church only last two years before it burned down but was quickly rebuilt. However the church seemed to particularly susceptible to fire and subsequently burned down in 1670, 1758 and 1800. It was always rebuilt and seemed to be fine until 1944 when the church as well as most of the city of Bergen was destroyed when a German ship exploded nearby. The structure was rebuilt and seems to be doing just fine at the present although who knows what the future holds. The church is lovely inside with a huge organ and beautiful windows as well as a cool lugubriousity curiously juxtaposed with a cheery and bright décor. There is a really bizarre but cool angel that comes up and down from the ceiling and all kinds of wonderful stuff to look at. A special sort of church that has a fascinating history of perseverance and dedication. Hopefully this present incarnation of the building will be able to last the decades without any future catastrophes.

This large church in Bergen's old district serves as a landmark visible around much of the city…read more The church dates back to the 1600s and feels imposing over the city's wooden buildings. Inside, it's beautiful and has a large number of decorations from local children which adds a nice touch.