Bergen's Merchant District & Secret Alleys: Nordnes Walking Tour

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.

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.

We limit the group size as this tour is through a residential neighbourhood. You ask as many questions as you want!


Itinerary
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Pass By: Strandgaten, Bergen, Norway

We stroll down Strandgaten, the historic main street for the Norwegian merchants. But we won't just walk down here - we'll veer off-the-beaten path for some unique views of Bergen.

Pass By: Nykirken, Strandgaten 197B, Bergen 5004 Norway

We stop outside Nykirken, the church built for the merchants in the 17th century. Edvard Grieg was baptised here. But we'll also discuss the Archbishops Residence that used to be there.

Pass By: Nordnes Sjobad, Nordnesparken 30, Bergen 5005 Norway

After taking some secret streets in Nordnes (you'll have to take the tour to learn about them!), we end up at the halfway point, the Nordnes Park.

Pass By: USF Arts Center (Verftet), Georgernes Verft 12, Bergen 5011 Norway

As we make our way back to the city, we enter one of the best-preserved neighbourhoods in Bergen. Here we'll see the culture house and surrounds.

Pass By: Knøsesmauet, Bergen, Norway

We stop outside what has been voted the most beautiful street in Bergen.

Pass By: Nøstegaten, Bergen, Norway

For the last part of the tour, we head into the well-preserved sailors neighbourhood of Nostet.

Pass By: Den Nationale Scene, Engen 1, Bergen 5011 Norway

Heading back into the city, we pass by Bergen's theatre.

Pass By: Ole Bull Fountain, Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 1, Bergen 5012 Norway

We finish in the city centre of Bergen.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 11:30 AM
Duração: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Østre Murallmenningen 23, 5012 Bergen, Norway

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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