Fish Market

At the heart of the city’s waterfront, Bergen Fish Market is one of Norway’s most iconic food destinations. Trading seafood since the 1200s, it remains a lively meeting place where locals and visitors gather to experience the very best of the coast. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of traditional and seasonal seafood, selected according to what’s freshest on the day. Depending on the season, this may include delicate salmon, sweet prawns, succulent crab or other local specialities straight from the fjords and North Sea. As you sample, you’ll learn why seafood has shaped Norway’s culture, economy and daily life for centuries. With its long coastline, cold clean waters and generations of fishing heritage, Norway has built its identity around the sea. From preserving fish for winter survival in the past to today’s world-renowned seafood exports, the ocean has always been central to life here. This first stop offers not just a taste of Norway, but an introduction to the story behind it.

Step into one of Bergen’s most beloved historic bakeries and discover how bread and baking have shaped the city’s story. Baker Brun has been serving locals for generations, and its long-standing traditions make it a true institution in Bergen’s food culture. Here, you’ll learn about the city’s rich baking heritage and the lasting influence of the Hanseatic League, the powerful medieval trading network that connected Bergen to continental Europe. Through these trade routes came spices, grains and baking techniques that helped shape many of the sweet buns and pastries still enjoyed today. During our visit, you’ll taste two of Bergen’s most traditional buns, freshly baked and deeply rooted in local custom. As you enjoy them, you’ll hear how these simple yet iconic treats became everyday favourites, linking modern Bergen to its Hanseatic past. This stop offers more than something sweet – it’s a warm, fragrant glimpse into the city’s history.