Bergen Archives

Visiting Bryggens Museum, Bergen: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Bryggens Museum is an archaeological museum in Bergen, Norway, built over the remains of the city's oldest buildings, beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in…

Visiting St Mary’s Church, Bergen: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

St Mary's Church, also known as Mariakirken, is a medieval stone church in Bergen, Norway, and the oldest surviving building in the city. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in July 2026.…

Troll Museum, Bergen: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Troll Museum is Bergen's only museum dedicated entirely to trolls and Norwegian folklore, tucked just behind Bryggen. This guide was updated in July 2026. Some older blog reviews still quote adult tickets at around 130 NOK, but the current adult price is 250 NOK.…

Mostraumen fjord cruises from Bergen, Norway: Complete guide to Norway’s most accessible fjord experience

Gliding through water channels so narrow the boat barely fits, watching waterfalls tumble from cliff faces just metres away, and cruising beneath mountains that rise vertically from the sea creates instant understanding of why Norway's fjords captivate millions. The Mostraumen fjord cruise from Bergen delivers…