Independent in Bergen

Bergen is known for being walkable and family-friendly with many neighbourhood options for restaurants, bars, and cafés. The neighbourhood's charm comes through with its friendly people. Broaden your horizons with some local live music. Hotels in Bergen provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Garnes area.

Sightseeing around Bergen

The museums and historic landmarks are some of the local highlights. Stroll the halls at VilVite Science Center, Bergens Tekniske Museum, or Bergen Art Museum. You can buy tickets to live performances at Grieg Hall and Den Nationale Scene. Fantoft Stave Church, Gamlehaugen, and St. John's Church are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Be sure to get some family photos at Ulriken Cable Car, Floibanen Funicular, and Bryggen Waterfront.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely day outdoors at Mt. Floyen or Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Explore nature at Steinsdalfossen Waterfall and Bekkjarvik Marina. With a shopping trip to Xhibition Mall, Galleriet Shopping Centre, or Torget Fishmarket, you might find that perfect souvenir. You won't be disappointed visiting other sights like Brann Stadium, Ulriksbanen, or Kloverhuset Shopping Centre.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Hanseatic Museum, St Mary's Church, and Troldhaugen. Arenum Exhibition Center, University of Bergen, and Leprosy Museum are other must-sees.

Getting around Bergen

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Brann Stadium Station, Wergeland Station, or Kronstad Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Bergen Station is the closet train station, but Bergen Arna Station and Bergen Takvam Station are also nearby. You can inquire about options for water travel at the port.

The closest major airport is Bergen (BGO-Flesland), located 11.6 km (7.2 miles) from Bergen.