HISTORICAL WALKING/ROLLING TOUR IN BERGEN, NORWAY – APPROX. 2 HOURS

Historical walking/rolling tour in Bergen

Highlights of this tour

  • Bryggen/the Wharf
  • Haakon’s Hall, exterior
  • Rosenkrantz Tower (outside visit)

Accessibility information

  • Bryggen/The Wharf is mostly flat
  • You will encounter some cobbles in the old town
  • Accessible toilets nearby the stops

What is included?

  • Private tour
  • Flexible itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Tour duration: 2 hours
  • Pick up from the cruise port of Skolten/Bontelabo

What is not included?

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrances, if applicable
  • Gratuities
Bergen Norway
Bergen during winter
The Wharf Norway

About this historical walking/rolling tour in Bergen

This historic 2-hour tour in Bergen starts from your city center accommodation or the Skolten/Bontelabo cruise port in Bergen. Here your private licensed guide will wait for you. Together you will head to the first stop of this historical journey.

Note: If the ship docks in Jekteviken, you will have to take a shuttle bus to the city center.

Bergen is known for its diversity and welcoming vibes. It represents the country because of the architecture, people, and environment. What you feel in this city is something you will feel throughout Norway.

Bergen is the second-largest city in the country and is surrounded by stunning natural phenomena. Throughout the city, you feel the richness of its history—a must-see for history and nature lovers.

Bryggen / The Wharf

Bryggen/the Wharf is a crucial area of Bergen and Norway. The district has been heavily damaged by many fires but still stands strong. The great fire in 1702 has played an enormous part in its history. The whole city was in ashes but was rebuilt like the establishments that had been there since the 12th century. That means that Bryggen was almost unchanged despite all its events.

The Wharf also has a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The neighborhood consists of vibrant history. You will walk/roll through several historic streets and alleyways with exciting sights. It will make you feel like stepping back to a specific era where the Hanseatic merchants dominated Bergen’s trade.

Bryggen/the Wharf is where you can see many colorful row houses on one street. While strolling along these houses, you see the various warm, bright colors that evoke a happy and satisfied feeling.

The typical Norwegian architecture describes the country perfectly. The harbor is also the symbol of the old trading city where anglers from the north arrived to sell it to foreign merchants. If you look across the street, you will see a glimpse of the North Sea.

Haakon’s Hall

Haakon’s Hall was built between 1247 and 1261, being the largest building of the royal residency. You can still see the various damaged bricks that give away the age of the building. The architecture is also quite fascinating.

It served as a royal residence and banqueting hall. Nowadays, the monument is used as a site for royal dinners and official occasions. When King Hakon Hakonsson created this building, Bergen was the biggest and most important town in Norway.

Rosenkrantz Tower

Close to Haakon’s Hall, there is the Rosenkrantz Tower. This building is the most important renaissance work in Norway. It was initially built in the 1560s, but the parts of the tower come from the 13th century. The building was a residence for the last king to hold court in Bergen, Eirik Magnusson. After he died, it accommodated less fortunate residents.

The fortress draws you back in time with its historic buildings, such as Haakon’s Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower. The buildings held different purposes back then; now, they are touristic sites where you can arrange various events.

After 2 hours of learning historical stories and passing ancient buildings/areas, the guide will bring you back to the starting point.

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