Bergen Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Bergen tours, the colourful UNESCO Bryggen wharf, fjord cruises, the Fløibanen funicular and Mount Fløyen, the fish market, and spectacular day trips to the Nærøyfjord, Flåm Railway and Hardangerfjord. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Bergen itinerary.
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Explore Bergen by interest
Whatever brings you to Bergen — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Nærøyfjord & Flåm
The classic fjord and railway day.
ExploreFjord cruises
The Mostraumen cruise from the city.
ExploreBryggen & old town
The UNESCO Hanseatic wharf.
ExploreFløibanen & Fløyen
The funicular and mountain views.
ExploreHardangerfjord
Waterfalls and orchards.
ExploreFish market & food
Seafood and local specialities.
ExploreKayaking
Paddle Bergen’s waters.
ExploreDay trips
The Nærøyfjord, Flåm and Hardanger.
ExploreTop attractions in Bergen
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Nærøyfjord & Flåm
The classic fjord and railway day.
Bryggen
The colourful UNESCO wharf.
Fløibanen & Fløyen
The funicular and mountain views.
Mostraumen cruise
A fjord cruise from the city.
Hardangerfjord
Waterfalls and orchards.
Fish Market
Seafood and local specialities.
Mount Fløyen
Trails, trolls and city views.
Vøringsfossen
A mighty Hardanger waterfall.
Bergen in 1 day
- 1Bryggen wharf
- 2Fish market
- 3Fløibanen funicular
- 4Mostraumen fjord cruise
Bergen in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Bryggen & Fløyen
- 2Fjord cruise
- 3Day 2: Nærøyfjord & Flåm
- 4Fjord railway
Bergen in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Bryggen & Fløyen
- 2Day 2: Nærøyfjord & Flåm
- 3Day 3: Hardangerfjord
- 4Fjord country
Bergen with kids
- 1Fløibanen & trolls
- 2Fish market tastings
- 3Bryggen alleys
- 4Aquarium & boats
Full day awayNærøyfjord & Flåm
The classic fjord and railway day.
1.5–2 hrs awayHardangerfjord
Waterfalls and orchards.
3 hrs awayMostraumen cruise
A fjord cruise from the city.
1.5 hrs awayVoss & gondola
Mountain gondola and waterfalls.
Full day awayStegastein viewpoint
A platform high over the fjord.
20 min awayMount Ulriken
Bergen’s highest peak by cable car.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Bergen visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Late spring to early autumn (May–September) brings the mildest, longest days and the full range of fjord tours — the best time to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Fresh, greening days with fruit blossom on the Hardangerfjord and long daylight by June.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
The peak season with the mildest weather, long daylight and all fjord tours running; busy, so book ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp, colourful days with thinner crowds — a lovely, atmospheric time for the fjords.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold, dark and quiet with snow on the mountains; some fjord tours reduce, but the city is cosy and the northern lights possible.
Expect rain
Bergen is famously rainy year-round — pack good waterproofs and don’t let showers stop you; the fjords are stunning in any weather.
One day
Enough for Bryggen, the funicular and a harbour fjord cruise.
Two days
Add the Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, the Nærøyfjord, and the Hardangerfjord.
Four to five days
Add more fjords, glaciers and the scenic railways.
A week or more
Use Bergen as a base or starting point for a wider fjord journey.
Travelling with kids
Mix the funicular, fish market and a gentle cruise at a relaxed pace.
On foot
Bergen’s centre, Bryggen and the fish market are compact and best explored on foot.
Fløibanen & Ulriken
The Fløibanen funicular and the Ulriken cable car whisk you up Bergen’s mountains for views and trails.
Light rail & buses
The Bybanen light rail and buses cover the wider city and reach the airport cheaply.
Fjord boats
Cruises and express boats from the harbour reach the fjords, including the Mostraumen cruise from the city.
Day-trip transport
Tours and the scenic railways bundle the Nærøyfjord, Flåm and Hardangerfjord day trips.
From the airport
Bergen Airport links to the centre by the Bybanen light rail in about 45 minutes, or by Flybussen.
Book fjord trips ahead
Popular Nærøyfjord and Flåm and Hardangerfjord day trips sell out — book ahead, especially in the summer season.
Bergen Card
The Bergen Card covers the Fløibanen, museums, public transport and discounts — good value if seeing several sights.
Norway is pricey
Norway uses the krone (not the euro) and is expensive; cards are accepted everywhere, and budgeting ahead helps.
Pack for rain
Bergen is famously wet, so bring good waterproofs and layers; the fjords are beautiful even in rain and mist.
Try the fish market
Sample fresh seafood at the Fisketorget — fish soup, salmon and king crab — though prices are high.
Long summer days
In midsummer Bergen has very long daylight, giving you more hours to explore the city and fjords.
Nærøyfjord & Flåm
The classic fjord and railway day trip sells out — book well ahead.
Hardangerfjord trips
Popular Hardangerfjord tours fill up — reserve early.
Mostraumen cruise
The city fjord cruise is popular — book ahead in summer.
Fløibanen funicular
Pre-book funicular tickets to skip the queues in peak season.
Kayaking & activities
Small-group kayak and active tours have limited places — reserve early.
Summer peak
June to August is the busy season for the fjords — plan well ahead.
Nærøyfjord & Flåm
Around €180–280 for the full-day Nærøyfjord cruise and Flåm Railway trip.
Hardangerfjord trips
About €150–230 for a full-day Hardangerfjord tour.
Mostraumen cruise
Roughly €55–75 for the 3-hour Mostraumen fjord cruise.
Fløibanen funicular
About €13–16 return on the Fløibanen funicular.
City & food tours
Around €30–80 for a walking or fish-market food tour.
How to save
Use the Bergen Card, take the half-day Mostraumen cruise instead of a full fjord day, and self-cater where you can.
Bergen through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Fresh days, blossom and long light by June.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hardanger orchards bloom in spring.
- Best for
- Mild weather, long days and all fjord tours.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak season; book fjord trips well ahead.
- Best for
- Crisp, colourful days with fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A lovely, atmospheric time for the fjords.
- Best for
- Snowy mountains and a cosy city.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some fjord tours reduce; pack warm.