Sightseeing Boat Trip along Bergen's Coast

About the Activity

What to Expect

Explore the beautiful city of Bergen from a new perspective with our boat trip. The adventure begins at the heart of Bergen, where you will pass by the famous fish market, a bustling hub that showcases Norway's rich maritime history and offers a vivid display of local seafood. As we cruise along, you will see the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colourful wooden buildings that date back to the Hanseatic League era, offering a glimpse into the city's past.

Next, the tour will take you past the St Mary's Church, one of the oldest buildings in Bergen, which stands as a testament to the city's medieval architectural heritage. As you continue, you will glide by the Bergenhus Fortress, a grand structure that has defended the city since the 13th century. The journey then leads to the charming sight of old wooden warehouses in Skuteviken and Sandviken, which evoke the early days of Bergen as a bustling trade port.

An intriguing aspect of the trip is the view of the WW2 concrete ruins of the U-Boot Bunker Bruno, a site shrouded in history and hard to spot otherwise. The trip concludes with a view of the Fredriksberg Fortress, which offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes. Throughout the tour, enjoy the comforts of our spacious and well-equipped boat, designed to provide a relaxing and immersive experience.

Highlights

• Experience Bergen's historic charm

• Cruise past Bergen’s medieval Bergenhus Fortress

• View the vibrant Bryggen wharf with its iconic, colorful wooden buildings

Itinerary

• Departure from Bergen

• Bergen Fish Market

• Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

• St Mary's Church

• Bergenhus Fortress

• Skuteviken and Sandviken

• U-Boot Bunker Bruno

• Fredriksberg Fortress

• Arrival in Bergen

How to Get There

We meet at the Börshopen Pier, 15 minutes before departure. There are no car parks nearby, but the meeting point is accessible by public transport.

Characteristics of The Boat

• Name of the boat: MS Eric the Red

• Catamaran

• Number of passengers: 92

• Bar

• Outside deck and cosy lounge

Included Services

• Audio guide in English

Additional Services

• Drinks and snacks (available for purchase on board)

Bring Along

• Comfortable shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothes

Good to Know

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

• Accessible to manual wheelchairs

• Accessible to strollers

• Not accessible to electric wheelchairs

• Dogs allowed (but have to stay on the dock)

• You can bring your own snacks, but no alcohol

• The tour always operates, no matter the weather conditions