Culture

Bergenhus Fortress is one of Norway's oldest and best preserved fortifications. The Fortress has a long history as a royal seat, episcopal see and military seat of power.

Håkon's Hall was built between 1247 and 1261 by Håkon Håkonsson. It was the largest of the royal residency in the 13th-century when Bergen was the political centre of Norway.

From catechism to flannel boards - Norways oldest school building.

St Mary`s church is the oldest existing building in Bergen. To judge by its architectural style, it was probably built between 1130 and 1170.

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Learn about the history of the dramatic resistance fighting in the Matrefjella mountains outside Bergen, where the last World War II battles in Europe took place.

The Bergen Technical Museum is a transportation-themed museum. We focus on transportation and communication after the technical industrial revolution.

The composer Harald Sæverud's (1897-1992) home Siljustøl is one of the most unique private homes in Norway and played an important role in his musical production.

Includes the emigrant church, Brampton Lutheran Church, brought over from North Dakota (USA) and an emigration archive for Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane.

Exhibitions: Women's Contribution to the Armed Forces and The Resistance Struggle 1940-1945.

The Bergen Technical Museum is a transportation-themed museum. We focus on transportation and communication after the technical industrial revolution.

Herdla Museum is located on Askøy,  approx. 45 km from Bergen. Exhibitions about how the moraine island of Herdla was formed, the German World War II air base including a wreck of a German Gul-16 fighter plane, and about the unique local bird life.

Visit some of Norway's newest and best exhibitions about life along the coast and in the sea! Located on the seafront in Sandviken, a short walk from Bryggen in Bergen.

At Storeblå Aquaculture Visitor Centre you can explore an exiting exhibition that provides knowledge about one of our largest industries - aquaculture

Herdla Museum is located on Askøy,  approx. 45 km from Bergen. Exhibitions about how the moraine island of Herdla was formed, the German World War II air base including a wreck of a German Gul-16 fighter plane, and about the unique local bird life.

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Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg for 22 years. He composed many of his best-known works in the little garden hut.

For years, the collections at Fjøsanger have garnered attention among art and culture enthusiasts.

At the Osterøy museum you can learn about the way of life in the villages north of Bergen, and links buildings and objects together with the knowledge of craft techniques, traditional food and practical work.

One of Norway's two national orchestras and one of the oldest orchestras in the world, with a history dating back to 1765. The orchestra has played all over the world and has recorded several albums.