## Duration

2 Hours

Rates

Adult 270 NOK Children (Aged 5+) 240 NOK

Please note: We do have some stories that may not be suitable to children, but will adjust if children are booked on the tour.

About

Many think Bergen is just Bryggen, the fish market and the funicular. But there is so much more to that! Bergen is a city full of history and secret charming areas. Nordnes is one of the best-kept secrets in Bergen city centre, and an absolute must for any visitor wanting to see more than the tourist attractions.

Come explore historic Nordnes with us! Nordnes is a 1km (0.6 mi) long peninsula that stretches out into the Bergen Harbour. Nordnes is a neighbourhood defined by religion, merchants, and the court. Originally home to the Munkeliv Monastery (as far back as the 12th century), after the Reformation the area was laid out as a new neighbourhood for the Norwegian merchants competing with the Hanseatic League on Bryggen. On the side facing Bryggen, wealthy homes grew along the waterfront, where goods from all over Europe and Norway were being traded. At the end of the peninsula, Bergen’s oldest execution site and courthouse stood. It is also the site of Bergen’s witchcraft trials – a monument stands on the site today. On the other side of the peninsula, a working-class sailor’s district grew. Beer was consumed every day; in the nooks and crannies were over 300 inns. This side of the peninsula is today regarded as one of the best-preserved neighbourhoods in Bergen, with houses dating from the 17th century.

This historic walk will give you stories that you won’t hear on a regular walking tour. We’ll also wander through the narrow alleys that only locals about. Here you will see some of the most photogenic spots in all of Bergen. While this is a history walk, we will also cover life in Bergen today – we will pass schools, parks, the Marine Research Institute, and places that give us an insight into everyday life. This area also has some of the city’s most popular cafes. Nordnes is also a residential neighbourhood, so we keep our group sizes small to not disturb the locals.

More info

Meet at: We meet outside a stone white building called Muren. it has a raincoat shop in it called Aksdal, and it directly overlooks the Bergen Harbour and Bryggen. (Address: Østre Murallmenningen 23)

The tour ends at: We finish at the Blue Stone (Blåsteinen) on Torgallmenningen. (Address: Kong Olav Vs plass 4)

The walk goes over cobblestone and we do use stairs to go down a couple steep hills.

On the tour, you will see important landmarks like the aquarium, Nordnes Park, Klosteret, some narrow wooden alleys, the theatre, the city hall, St. Mary's Church and, of course, Bryggen. However, this tour is not designed to take you past the famous bits - unless they are part of a story!

Because this tour group size is small, you can ask endless questions about anything and everything related to Norway. It gives an opportunity to learn about what it’s really like to live in Bergen.

What to bring

Bergen’s weather is notoriously wet and rainy, and this tour does not cancel in case of bad weather. Only in extreme circumstances will the tour be cancelled.

It is expected that all guests dress appropriately for the weather. You can reach out to me if you’d like specific information on clothing for wet weather. Time will not be allocated to buy umbrellas or clothing during the walk, and refunds are not given if the guest is underdressed and wishes to leave the tour.