--- title: "Bergen Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen description: "A Hanseatic wharf of painted wooden houses" --- # Bergen 🇳🇴 · Norway · Northern Europe & Scandinavia > "A Hanseatic wharf of painted wooden houses" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 610 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-unsplash-w4kkosqv4ti.webp) Photo by [Agent J](https://unsplash.com/photos/houses-near-body-of-water-under-blue-sky-during-daytime-w4KkOsqV4tI?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-unsplash-ms2qlkteiri.webp) Photo by [Matt Palmer](https://unsplash.com/photos/buildings-in-town-facing-body-of-water-and-mountains-under-cloudy-sky-mS2QlkTEirI?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-pexels-327391.webp) © [Pixabay / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/high-angle-view-of-city-327391/) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-pexels-33528046.webp) © [Tugce Turan / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/picturesque-bryggen-wharf-in-bergen-norway-33528046/) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-pexels-3966943.webp) © [Tove Liu / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-view-of-city-near-body-of-water-3966943/) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-pixabay-3611438.webp) © [ELG21 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/landscape-bergen-norway-3611438/) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-pixabay-2606879.webp) © [BarBus / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/noorwegen-bergen-fjord-natuur-2606879/) - ![Bergen, Norway](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen/bergen-pixabay-2652286.webp) © [Pashi / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/city-houses-sea-ship-harbour-town-2652286/) ## Peak season May – Oct 613 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jul (98 sailings), Aug (83 sailings), Jun (81 sailings) ## About Bergen Bergen sits between seven mountains and the sea, a compact city where wooden houses from the 18th century lean against each other along narrow cobblestone streets. Bryggen, the row of coloured Hanseatic merchant buildings on the harbour, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first thing you'll see from the ship. The Fish Market at the harbour sells smoked salmon, king crab legs, and local brown cheese. It rains here roughly 240 days a year, so bring a jacket. The Fløibanen funicular takes seven minutes up Mount Fløyen and gives you a wide view of the city, the harbour, and the surrounding fjords. Troldhaugen, the lakeside home of composer Edvard Grieg, is a 20-minute bus ride from the centre and hosts summer concerts. In town, Torggaten is the main shopping street for wool sweaters, local knitwear, and Scandinavian design. Most things are within walking distance from the cruise terminal. Norway is expensive, so expect to pay around 200 NOK for a beer. ## Your day in Bergen Free port shuttle from Jekteviken to Nøstet; about 700 m on foot to the Fish Market. Walking from the ship takes 20 to 25 minutes. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Jekteviken quay, Puddefjorden (Bergen Havn Jekteviken dock) (60.39154, 5.30591) - **Shuttle stop** (60.39249, 5.31497) Walking times from the shuttle stop: - Within 15 min: Fløibanen funicular, Bergen Fish Market - Within 30 min: Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, St Mary's Church, Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/c6f169e0-1369-47d3-9dc2-c74507ed1aaa.geojson) ### What to see #### Bryggen UNESCO Hanseatic wharf of wooden merchant houses on Vågen harbour since 1979. 16 min walk. (60.39744, 5.32354) ![Bryggen](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q153430/e7c027eab90f4fe2-1440.webp) Photo: [Ramon Perucho](https://www.pexels.com/@rperucho), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/restaurants-in-bergen-19593805/) #### Fløibanen funicular Funicular up Mount Fløyen, 302 m climb with city and fjord views. 14 min walk. (60.39639, 5.32852) ![Fløibanen funicular](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q117767/4065c77838d84cd2-1440.webp) Photo: [Barnabas Davoti](https://www.pexels.com/@barnabas-davoti-31615494), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/trains-on-the-railways-9246660/) #### Bergenhus Fortress Medieval harbour fortress with Håkonshallen and the Rosenkrantz Tower. 20 min walk. (60.40016, 5.31759) ![Bergenhus Fortress](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q583428/42a49d5df337043b-1440.webp) Photo: Diego Delso, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H%C3%A5konshallen%2C_Bergen%2C_Noruega%2C_2019-09-08%2C_DD_05.jpg) #### Bergen Fish Market Harbour market with outdoor stalls and indoor seafood counters. 8 min walk. (60.39467, 5.32368) ![Bergen Fish Market](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q96100173/74d42393dd950e90-1440.webp) Photo: Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergen_2013_06_15_3850.jpg) #### St Mary's Church Romanesque church finished around 1180, the oldest building on Bryggen. 18 min walk. (60.39891, 5.32345) ![St Mary's Church](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q571683/b7c1255e5019118e-1440.webp) Photo: Svein Harkestad, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mariakirken_i_Bergen_2020.jpg) #### Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene Hanseatic merchant home and assembly halls on Bryggen, museum since 1872. 18 min walk. (60.39839, 5.32368) ![Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5651003/5e6d50833f4c0fe0-1440.webp) Photo: Palickap, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergen%2C_Sch%C3%B8tstuene_(01).jpg) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Troldhaugen**: Bus from Bergen city centre, 25 min. About 3 h round trip, 1 h 30 at Troldhaugen. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Norwegian Krone (NOK) · €10 ≈ NOK 105 - **Language:** Norwegian - **Timezone:** Europe/Oslo (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Service included; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 60.3913, 5.3060 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Bergen/@60.39129,5.30595,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Bergen&ll=60.39129,5.30595&z=13) ## Things to do in Bergen Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/34ff5b8d-5f73-4a53-95c2-a5df01190d35?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,126) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €35 | Viator | | [Guided Kayak Tour Bergen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/edfbacc3-4bf3-4971-8d08-b021e7807c8b?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (150) | 4h 15m | 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 9:00 AM–1:15 PM, 9:30 AM–1:45 PM, 10:00 AM–2:15 PM, 10:30 AM–2:45 PM, 11:30 AM–3:45 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM, 2:00 PM–6:15 PM | Fits your port day | €187 | Viator | | [Best Views of Bergen - Segway Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a2521c26-80f7-4563-b410-baf549e16a62?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (522) | 2h | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €91 | Viator | | [Bergen Mostraumen Fjord Cruise with Live Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6adbc7be-6548-4d72-8929-29e78bb84f6a?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (392) | 3h 30m | 11:00 AM–2:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €77 | Viator | | [Family Rafting Grade 2](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62d90208-9666-4a10-b75f-1ec19c38d131?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (66) | 3h | 2:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €157 | Viator | | [Paint Norwegian landscape with watercolor in Bergen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ef8880b5-7d53-4122-a741-4e6c92b7fc45?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (22) | 2h 30m | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €84 | Viator | | [Snowshoe hiking in Bergen - Public tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c22f8e4a-ccc0-44c3-b5cf-e28a3cf84a1d?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (64) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €225 | Viator | | [Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5309b699-70c9-431b-ae5c-ebdcb55a9ffe?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (964) | 3h 30m | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM | Fits your port day | €62 | Viator | | [On Top of Bergen - Public Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ddf36910-9b64-4c36-88d6-dfa75f371a3c?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (49) | 3h 30m | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €187 | Viator | | [Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Safari - by Premium RIB Boat](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d81dcb6e-e799-42e3-803f-71857b5f1021?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (39) | 2h 30m | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, 12:30 PM–3:00 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €147 | Viator | | [Bergen Self-Guided Audio Tour: Landmarks, Grieg, Ibsen & WWII](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6d2de8b1-31a5-42f3-9890-5f8603436247?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (25) | 1h 15m | – | Fits your port day | €8 | Viator | | [Mountain Bike - Voss Storålsen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/80463915-b3e5-4d8a-b36c-7e782ea12a11?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (14) | 2h 30m | 2:15 PM–4:45 PM | Fits your port day | €140 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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