Bergen Cruise Port: The Most Epic Things to Do in 2 Days
Bergen is one of the easiest cruise ports in Norway to explore on your own, and even if you only have two days, we're showing you exactly how to make the most of your time here. We walk you through where Viking and Havila ships dock, how close you are to Old Town, and where to find the most spectacular sights and aerial views over the city. Viking ships tie up next to the historic Bergenhus Fortress, so you're nearly in the middle of it all; it's about a 10-minute walk to the main attractions, and Bryggen is only 15 minutes away. We share what we thought of the Hanseatic Museum and the Troll Museum, plus the two stops we'd tell every cruiser not to skip: Bryggen and the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen, where a hike and a sunset dinner at the top became our favorite night in Bergen. If you're planning a Norway cruise, this is the walkable port-day plan you'll want to get right. Stay to the end for a bonus: our complete Bergen guide, with links to book and a suggested timeline. Shop our CRUISE ESSENTIALS on Amazon (don’t forget your rain gear - Bergen is notoriously rainy!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/sometimeshome/list/385CQ05UCQ86Y?ref_=aipsflist&tag=sometimesho0f-20 Find our favorite outerwear and shoes for the rain in our ShopMy store: https://shopmy.us/sometimessailing/shelves Disclosure: Some experiences were hosted. This description includes affiliate links. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support! CHAPTERS 00:35 Exploring Bergen: A Gateway to Norway 01:25 Where is Bergen & Its Cruise Ports? 05:05 Top Things to Do in Bergen, Norway (Even if You Only Have Two Days) 08:34 Cultural Insights: The Hanseatic Museum 11:11 Trolls & Folklore: A Unique Museum Experience 14:15 Our Favorite Activity in Bergen: Exploring Mount Fløyen 19:09 Additional Tips for Having Dinner at Fløirestauranten 23:10 Food Options in Bergen 24:35 Practical Advice for Your Visit to Bergen ———————————— ★ Find the links we mention below: • Havila Voyages episode: https://youtu.be/RdElFmzqOFM • Viking British Isles Cruise episode: coming November 4! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/sometimessailing • We never travel without insurance! Book travel insurance before it’s too late: https://sometimessailing.com/2pt3 If you’re a knitter like Mikkel, check out the yarn/knitting shop in Bergen that she mentioned she loved, called Strikkelykke: https://share.google/lK9qb7X2ioqdztjgf Museums and restaurants we mention during this episode include: Tickets for Mount Fløyen funicular: https://www.floyen.no/en/floibanen Fløibanen restaurant: https://floirestauranten.no/en Hanseatic Museum: https://hanseatiskemuseum.museumvest.no/en Troll Museum: https://bergen.trollmuseum.no/