What's up guys, we're here in Bergen, Norway. In this video, we're going to show you the best
things to do in the city and around it. It's a young, vibrant city and there's
beautiful nature all around with fjords and mountains, so I hope you enjoy this video!
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The city of Bergen is located along the southwestern coast of Norway.
Surrounded by mountains and fjords, it's a haven for nature and outdoor enthusiasts. But as a
UNESCO World Heritage City, Bergen also combines history, culture, and an interesting urban life.
This charming city might have a small-town feel, but it has a ton of activities to offer.
In this video, we break down our six favorite things to do in and around Bergen.
Norwegian culture is highly influenced by fishing and this is also visible in their cuisine. Visit
Bergen's fish market at the waterfront and you'll see merchants selling their fresh catch of the day
as they have for centuries. And even if you're not a seafood lover, it's still worth strolling
through to check out the fresh fish and take in the atmosphere. Other dishes Norwegians are proud
of is "Boller", which comes in many forms and is usually a sweet bread with cinnamon or filling,
as well as their local hot dog, which is called "Pølse". This is one of the cheapest
snacks you'll find and you can choose between regular meat or even reindeer and moose sausages.
So on this trip, we're staying with our friends Bond and Anthea,
and they recommended this spot behind us to come get the local sausages. It's called "3 Kroneren".
So I'm gonna get a reindeer sausage and Ine's gonna get a cheese one. Let's see how it is!
With an average of 239 rainy days, Bergen is considered one of the rainiest cities in all
of Europe. So chances are high that you'll experience some rain while you're there.
Luckily, Bergen has many interesting museums that you can visit, such as the
Norway Fisheries Museum, the Lepra Museum, and the Bergen University Museum of Natural History.
For a full overview of museums, check out our blog post via the link in the description below.
Sitting between various mountains, Bergen naturally has plenty of great hiking terrain.
At 987 meters tall, Gullfjellet is the highest peak in Bergen Municipality and a classic for
local hikers. Located a bit outside the city, this trail feels truly remote and is a great escape.
The trail starts at Osavatnet and runs past a cabin on the way to the summit.
With lots of cliffs, small lakes, and ponds, this hike is absolutely beautiful.
On a sunny day, you can see the glacier to the east from the summit.
To get to the trailhead, it's best to rent a car or combine public transportation with a taxi ride.
Urban development of Bergen started in Bryggen, a wharf in the center of town.
Nowadays, Bryggen is one of Bergen's most iconic and popular attractions.
With its vibrant atmosphere, you'll find plenty of things to do. You can stroll through the narrow
crooked alleyways, grab a local beer at one of the many cafés, and learn about its historical
importance at the Hanseatic Museum. A free guided tour is included when visiting the museum, during
which you get to know more about the Hanseatic merchants and their daily life at Bryggen.
Bergen is surrounded by seven peaks and you can hike them all!
The most popular ones are Mount Fløyen and Mount Ulriken, which are easily accessible
by foot or bus from the city center. Both are short but steep hikes of a few kilometers each,
offering spectacular views of the city, the fjord, and the ocean from the top.
Our favorite one was Ulriken as it offers more of an elevated view. And if you're not into hiking,
don't worry, there's a cable car to Ulriken and a railway to Fløyen if needed.
Made it to the top of the viewpoint here. There's Bergen behind us. The steps were really hard,
but it's definitely worth it to come up here. Check out the views!
Norway is known for its fjords and so is Bergen. If this is your first time in Norway, make sure
to go on a day tour of the fjords. Bergen offers a wide variety of guided tours, with Mostraumen
being the most popular and accessible one. During a three to three and a half hour cruise, you'll
see the varied Western Norway fjord landscapes, consisting of steep cliffs and waterfalls. You
eventually reach the Mostraumen Strait and a tiny village of Mo, which only counts 100 residents.
You can skip the line and book your fjord cruise via the link in the description below.
We're on a fjord cruise right now and you can see all these
spectacular waterfalls, they're just like flowing, it's really beautiful.
And that's it for our video on Bergen, Norway. There are also many other things to do
in and around Bergen that we didn't mention. You can also find videos about other Norway
destinations and hikes in our full Norway playlist. For more information, such as how
to get around, the best time to visit, and to download the actual maps used in this video,
check out our blog link in the description. We'll catch you on the next adventure!