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Nordnes: The Hidden Gem of Bergen Walking Tour

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  • 2 Hours
  • May-Sept 1:30pm
  • Max People : 16
  • Meet at Østre Murallmenningen 23
  • Ends at the Blue Stone
  • 3.5km (2.2 miles) moderate walk
  • Adults: 320 NOK
  • Children (5-17) 280 NOK
  • Babies (0-4) Free

Looking for a unique walking tour in Bergen that takes you away from the busy crowded areas of Bryggen and the fish market? Discover one of the best-kept secrets in the city with this walking tour of the Nordnes peninsula.

Meeting Point

Østre Murallmenningen 23 (Outside the Aksdal Raincoat Store)

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End Point

The Blue Stone Monument (on Bergen’s main square)

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Tour Time

2 Hours

Tour Includes

  • Authorised, English-speaking Local Guide

Tour Excludes

  • Tips

What to Bring

  • Waterproof & Windproof Jacket
  • Umbrella
  • Shoes with a Good Grip
  • Water
What to Expect

There’s more to Bergen than Bryggen, the fish market and the funicular, and on this walking tour our local guides will take you completely off-the-beaten path into one of the best-kept secrets of the city. Nordnes is a 1km (0.6 mile) long peninsula that stretches into Bergen harbour. While the Hanseatic League were dominating trade on Bryggen, Nordnes is where the Norwegian merchants developed their businesses. But Nordnes was also the centre of power in Bergen, and it was the city’s courthouse and execution site for hundreds of years. It’s also where witches were burned in the 16th and 17th centuries. In the 19th century, it became a hub of sailors and red-light district, with the narrow, dark alleys the perfect place to hide undercover activity. Today it is a popular (and expensive) neighbourhood with families, schools, and beautiful parks. It feels like a small town rather than an inner-city suburb.

On our walking tour, you will meet the Norwegian merchants and see how their buildings functioned for trade, including their 500-year-old wine cellars. You’ll also see one of the most authentic streets in Bergen and one of the only streets in Nordnes not affected by World War II damage. You’ll also meet Anne Pedersdatter Beyer, the most famous (and hated) witch from Bergen and learn about how crime and punishment was in the city. After all, Bergen in the 16th century had a murder rate comparable to New York during prohibition. We’ll even stop at the place where Bergen’s last execution took place and talk about the crowds it brought in. We’ll show you the alley that was voted the prettiest by locals and take you to the historic rough sailor’s district.

This historic walk will give you stories that you won’t hear on a regular walking tour. We’ll also wander through the narrow alleys that only locals know about. Here you will see some of the most photogenic spots in all of Bergen. While this is a history walk, we will also cover life in Bergen today – we will pass schools, parks, the Marine Research Institute, the Maritime School, and places that give us an insight into everyday life. This area also has some of the city’s most popular cafes. See you in Nordnes!

We limit the group size as this is a tour through a residential neighbourhood. It also allows you ask as many questions as you want.

  • See our favourite hidden alleys and historic homes
  • Learn about crime history & old forms of punishment
  • See the site of Bergen's witchcraft trials
  • Escape the crowds and go off-the-beaten path
  • Learn about everyday life, including education, healthcare, taxes and what we do for fun!
  • Get recommendations for things to do & foods to try
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What is the cancellation policy?

Your booking can be cancelled up to 24 hours before it starts and you’ll be fully refunded. We cannot refund bookings less than 24 hours before the tour takes place. This includes if your arrival into Bergen has been delayed or if the weather is bad. 

What is the rebooking policy?

You can move your booking to a different day or time up to 24 hours before the tour takes place. We do not accept rebooking within the 24 hour time limit. This includes if your arrival into Bergen has been delayed or if you accidentally booked the wrong timeslot.

If you wish to move your booking, we charge a 50% rebooking fee. This fee goes to the guide whose tour you are being taken off. 

Do you cancel the tour due to bad weather?

Bergen is Europe’s rainiest city, so you have to assume it’s going to rain on your tour. We do not cancel the tour due to rain, so please dress appropriately. 

We do cancel the tour if the weather is extreme (severe wind, hail, snowstorms) and this is up to the guide leading the tour. If we cancel the tour, you will be fully refunded. 

Is this tour suitable for children?

This tour discusses murder, witch burnings, and prostitution. If you book the tour with a child, we do not adjust the content of the tour for kids. A big reason people love this tour is because we discuss these dark themes! If you wish to bring a child on the tour, please accept that we will be talking about Bergen’s dark side. 

What fitness level is required for this tour?

The tour goes up and down steep, cobblestone alleys and includes stairs. You need to have a decent level of fitness for this tour – we do not adjust the tour to take an easier route if you are unable to do stairs. 

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