I visited here in 1975 when I was a kid and again in June 2011. I had a look at my pictures for my first visit before I came to Norway and that made exploring Bergenhus even more fun as I was looking for things from my first tour as well. Enjoyed it quite a lot.

This well restored castle, some parts of which are 700+ years old, is just a beautiful sight to see!

We went for a walk and run into the fort and the park around it. Even thought it was late and the fort was close, it is possible to walk around and enjoy nice views of the city port and surroundings. Make sure to check the map at the entrance of the fort and take the park walks, you will... More

There's a fish market which reminded me of the one in Seattle. All types of seafood are available (even whale!). Many people seemed to purchase caviar. The old shops and waterfront are a nice place to spend an afternoon.

Even though Bergen was packed with cruise tourists, this fort turned castle was surprisingly empty and we were able to wander around the narrow passages mostly alone. We've visited many castles across Europe and this one had a distinctly authentic feel-- not beautifully decorated like a palace, but quite fun to climb up the winding stairs, check out the dungeon,... More