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Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: Alléen 29, 3km west of town center, Laksevag, NO N-5167
This manor house, built in the 1770's, is less than two miles from the center of town and offers the finest example of a wooden Rococo-style mansion. When it was built, it was considered the finest manor in town, combining the best of European and Norwegian design. Now the home has been painstakingly restored and the garden outside displays the...
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: Bergenhus, Bergen, NO
Royal banquets have been held throughout the centuries at this ceremonial hall, which was built between 1247 and 1261. Built by King Hakon for his son's wedding, it was restored after World War II when its roof was obliterated. Now it is a popular venue for special occasions and concerts during local festivals. In addition to a rich history,...
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: Schøtstuene, Ovregaten 50, Bergen, NO N-5003
Located on Bergen's oldest street, these were the old German Assembly rooms throughout the Hanseatic period, where all of the merchants and apprentices socialized. Since almost all shops and houses were made of wood, no fires were allowed. However, this structure was the exception and people sought it out for heat (and beer, meals, and...
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: 25km south of Bergen, Lysekloster-Bergen, NO N-5215
Lysoen means the Island of Light and on this beautiful stretch of land you'll find the extraordinary villa once inhabited by famed Norwegian violinist Ole Bull. The virtuoso influenced many of today's artists and gathered quite a following, becoming one of Norway's most famous residents. His villa includes miles and miles of pathways that offer...
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: Dreggen/Center of the city, Bergen, NO N-5835
The oldest functioning building in Bergen, St. Mary's was built during the first half of the 12th century and is one of few structures to have survived the numerous damaging fires and wars that have devastated the city. This magnificent Romanesque church has a richly decorated Baroque pulpit, which is inlaid with lacquered wood and tortoise shell...
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: Center of Bergen, Bergen, NO
Formerly the home of Bergen's governor, this tower was built in the 1560's. Right next to the harbor, the five story spiral staircase up the tower rewards your efforts with a fantastic view from the lookout in the octagonal cupola. You'll also find several guns at the top of the tower, which were installed during construction since this was to be...
Category: Historic Sites - Bergen Attractions & Activities
Address: Troldhaugveien 65, 8km south of Bergen, Paradis, NO N-5232
Once the home of Edvard Grieg, this is one of the most-visited attractions in Norway. The Swiss-style home was built in 1884 and is surrounded by lush greenery and pristine Lake Nordas. Grieg lived here each summer, writing (in his special writing hut on the lake), conducting, and composing. Now, a museum dedicated to Grieg's massive body of work...
