Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region

The Bergen region has a lot to offer, with city, mountains, fjords, coastal landscapes, and islands. Whether you are coming from far away, or just want a break from everyday life, we have seven tips for unique accommodations in the Bergen region.

1. Tubakuba

Tubakuba was designed and built by second-year students at Bergen School of Architecture. The cabin is located on Mount Fløyen and can be rented for free of charge for families with children under 12. The purpose is to promote outdoor life and get more children out into nature. With countless hiking trails, playgrounds and many other activities at Mount Fløyen, it is easy to stay active throughout the day. When evening comes, you can crawl into the cabin and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Bergen city center through the large glass window. The cabin is miminalistically furnished and you have to bring all the equipment yourself. 

  Photo: Visit Bergen/Linn Kjos Falkenberg

2. Kiellandbu

Kiellandbu is well situated on the Løkjedalsnuten in classic fjord landscape with views from mountain to fjord. It is a small, cozy cabin with five beds and a small kitchenette. The cabin can be reached by walking approximately two hours from Hodnaberg in Bergsdalen through beautiful nature. When you arrive, you will be rewarded with magnificent views towards Botnen, Fyksesund and Folgefonna on the other side of the Hardangerfjord. 

Foto: Bergen og Hordaland Turlag/Andre Marton Pedersen

3. Gripen Farm  

At Gripen Farm you can stay in scenic surroundings with sheep grazing right outside the house. The cozy mini cabin has an old-fashioned wood oven that can be used for both heating and cooking. Foods such as vegetables, meats, dried mushrooms, crispbreads and freshly hatched eggs can be bought directly from the farm. It doesn't get more local! If you do not want to cook yourself, you can also order meals from the host.

Experience the tranquility of the forest with the sounds of birds chirping and charming sheep breaking while reading a book, or perhaps knitting with yarn made from your new neighbors, the sheep. If you get restless, there are good hiking opportunities, and you can also borrow fishing equipment.

The sheep on the farm are of the old Norse sheep type, which is one of the oldest sheep breeds in Norway. The Vikings used wool from this breed to make raincoats during their time! And when we talk about Vikings and wool, join the Wool Heritage Route, which takes you on a journey from the Viking Age to modern design.

Foto: Visit Bergen/Linn Kjos Falkenberg

4. Nullmeteroverhavet - Ånesvika

Zero meters above sea level, at the very edge of Ånesvika you will find a small cabin with accommodation for five people. To get to the cabin, you can either walk (about 1.5 hours roundtrip), or paddle (about 2 hours from Møvik harbor). When you arrive, you can enjoy the silence and blue sea as far as the eye can see, and as the sun goes down, you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves breaking against the mountain below you. Contact Nullmeteroverhavet for booking.

 Foto: Bergen og Hordaland Turlag/Andre Marton Pedersen

5. Solneset Farm

Relax in scenic surroundings on a farm just outside Bergen at Solneset Gård. Go hiking in Gullfjellet mountain or rent a bike or kayak and go exploring in area around the farm.

Foto: Solneset Gård 

6. Hellisøy fyr på Fedje

Hellisøy Lighthouse, one of two lighthouses on Fedje, is a cast iron lighthouse built in 1855. It is 33 metres tall with a light height of 46 metres. The iron plates cover 35,000 bricks that make up the actual tower. It is possible to stay in the lighthouse keepers’ house at Hellisøy Lighthouse. Watch the sun set on the sea and enjoy a unique 360-degree view! You can also hire kayaks, SUP boards and go ocean rafting. Read more at www.hellisoyfyr.no.

 Foto: Nordlandblog.com

7. Villa Terminus

Villa Terminus is an exclusive 18 bedroom hotel with its own garden centrally located in Bergen city centre. Each of the hotel rooms is unique in size and style, with carefully selected, high-quality interior in a timeless Norwegian and Nordic design. Villastuene and the library offer the perfect setting in which to relax and enjoy your stay. A small gem right in the city center. Read more about things to do in Bergen here.

Foto: Patrik Lindell

Check out all accommodation in Bergen here.

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