Historic site · UNESCO
Bryggen
Bergen, Norway
The old Hanseatic wharf, with rows of colourful wooden buildings on the harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Viewpoint · Norway · Vestland
Fløibanen
A funicular railway that lifts you in a few minutes to a viewpoint high above Bergen with trails and cafes.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Fløibanen matters
Fløibanen climbs from the city centre up Mount Fløyen in about five minutes. At the top you get a panorama over the harbour, the islands and the colourful rooftops. Forest trails lead onwards, and there is a cafe and a playground. Go at dusk to see Bergen's lights come on. It's one of the easiest ways to feel the scale of the surrounding hills.
Talking points
- The ride takes only a few minutes.
- Trails run from the top through woodland.
- Sunset views are the best.
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