Wheelchair friendly museums and attractions in Bergen

The Norwegian government strives to make travelling with a disability easy. However, some older museums and attractions can still be a challenge when it comes to wheelchair access.  We have listed attractions and museums in the Bergen region that are adapted for the disabled with regard to the entrance area, toilet, main areas, etc.

You will also find links to websites with more information for the disabled as well as tips for tours and activities with wheelchair access.

Accessible Bergen attractions

• Ado Arena
• Bergen Aquarium
• Bergen Kunsthall
• VilVite - Bergen Science Centre 
• Fishmarket in Bergen
• Fløibanen funicular - You can find more information here
• Magic Ice Bergen
• Storeblå Aquaculture Visitor Centre
• Ulriken643 (Ulriken Cable car)
• Vannkanten Waterworld

Photo: Floibanen Funicular

 Accessible Bergen museums

• Bergenhus Fortress Museum
• Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum
• Bryggens Museum
• Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen 
• Herdla Museum
• Hordamuseet
• KODE - Kunstmuseene i Bergen  
• The Coastal Museum - Øygarden
• The Heathland Centre
• North Sea Traffic Museum - Telavåg
• Norwegian Fisheries Museum
• Textile Industry Museum
• Oleana Èconomusee
• Osterøy Museum
• The University Museum of Bergen - wonder and science
• Western Norway Emigration Centre

Websites with more information for the disabled

In general, airlines, trains, buses, ferries and shops in Norway are accessible for everyone. But some advance planning will still make it easier for you to get around. Read more about travelling with disabillities in Norway. 

You can also use wheelmap.org for finding wheelchair accessible places in Bergen.