3 in 1 – Bergen Fjord Cruise, Historic City Sightseeing & Fløien Funicular

Enjoy a 3-hour fjord cruise from Bergen to Alversund Streams and experience the magnificent and varied fjord landscapes in the Nordhordland region.

From Bergen harbor we sail through beautiful Western Norwegian scenery in the City Fjord, Salhus Fjord and Kverna Fjord towards the beautiful Alversund Streams. The captain safely steers the boat through narrow sounds, deep fjords, a maze of islands and the powerful currents of the narrow Alversund strait. 

The picturesque Fish Market in Bergen is one of Norway’s most visited outdoors markets. The Fish Market sells seafood, fruit, and vegetables and has a charming location in the heart of the city between the fjords and Bergen’s 7 mountains.

You can find fresh fish and seafood, local farm food like fruit, berries, and vegetables as well as flowers and plants. There are also several restaurants serving a large selection of seafood. The indoor market is open all year and the outdoor market is open from the 1st of May and during the summer.

The Fish Market in Bergen has existed since the 1200s and has since then been one of the most important places for trade between fishermen, farmers, and the inhabitants of the city. In addition to the merchants on land, there were also historically sales from boats along the quay. Fishermen who lived outside the city used to row into the market to sell their catch of the day before rowing back home the same day.

The colorful Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf is one of Bergen’s and Norway’s main attractions. The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries. Bryggen is now part of our common heritage and has a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The world heritage site consists of the old Hanseatic wharf and buildings, and is one of the best known urban areas from the Middle Ages in all of Norway.

Bergenhus Fortress and Royal Recidence is one of the oldest and best preserved stone fortifications in Norway, and it contains buildings dating back as far as 1240. In medieval times the area was known as Holmen and contained the royal recidence, as well as a cathedral, several churches, the bishop’s residence and a Dominican monastery. Excavations have revealed foundations of buildings believed to date back to before 1100. In the 13th century Bergen was the capital of Norway and Holmen was the main seat of Norway’s rulers. Håkon’s Hall was built in 1247 and It was the largest and most imposing building of the royal residency in the 13th century.

The Funicular Railway is one of Norway’s most famous attractions. The trip starts from the city centre, just 150 metres from the Fish Market and Bryggen. The exiting trip up to the mountain is a magnificent experience in itself. From Mount Fløien, approx. 320 metres above sea level, you can enjoy the beautiful view, study the cityscape in detail and the seaward approaches and fjords surrounding Bergen. At Fløien there is also a restaurant, cafeteria, souvenir shop, and play area.

Fløibanen funicular (the Fløibanen train): The Fløibanen line is 844 m (2,769 ft) long, covers a height difference of 302 m (991 ft), and carries over 1,8 million passengers a year. The line is single track with a central passing loop and was build in 1918. The track is has a gradient that varies between 15 and 26 degrees. There are two cars, each of which can carry 100 passengers. The track has 6 stops and is frequently used by locals living up on the mountainside as well as two kindergartens on the mountain.

St. Mary’s church is the oldest existing building in Bergen. The church was built in the mid-1100s, and, from the end of the Middle Ages, it was the German church in Bergen. The church has the most elaborate church art of all the Middle Age churches in Norway.