Bergen, Norway Cruise Port – What You Need to Know!

Published 2024-06-22
This port report is from Bergen Norway, where we sailed with Holland America Cruise Line. What a cool city to wander! With history associated with the Hanseatic League, parts of Bergen, such as the old market buildings of Bryggen, are a UNESCO heritage site. From the two cruise berth areas, Skolten and Jekteviken, we explore Mount Floyen, The Fish Market, and wander the beautiful maze-like streets before having a hot dog lunch as Trekroneren. Here’s the basic lowdown!

Useful links:
Bergen Tourist Information
www.visitbergen.com/

Hanseatic Museum
en.visitbergen.com/things-to-do/the-hanseatic-muse…

Bryggens Museum
bymuseet.no/museum/bryggens-museum/?lang=en

Bergen Bike Rent
www.norwayactive.no/bergen-bike-rent/

Bergen Funicular
www.floyen.no/

King Hakon’s Hall
bymuseet.no/apningstider/

Bergenhus Fortress
www.visitnorway.com/listings/bergenhus-fortress/22…

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All Comments (2)
  • @HrHaakon
    The google map route shown at about 3:25 is a bit strange. It's easier to walk east to the cinema. From there you can see the theatre. From there you can see the market square, and from there you can turn left and walk past the statues and you're down at the fish market. Google's route isn't nearly as nice. The funicular gets really crowded on cruise days. It functions as public transport for the people living up in the hills, so they don't have to zig-zag for an hour just to walk home. When a large (or more) cruise ship docks, and a lot of people want to try it, the lines can get absurdly long, and there's a limited capacity. If you want to take it, I suggest getting there early. An alternative is Ulriksbanen, which takes you up Mt. Ulrik, a taller mountain. There's no friendly goats to pet, but the views are even better.