Luxury food & drink experiences

Based on first-rate produce from the deep sea and the fertile mountain pastures, Bergen has a rich traditional culinary culture. The Bergen region has a growing number of internationally renowned restaurants with creative culinary artists at the helm.

Exclusive restaurants that will serve you a meal to remember

In Bergen, you will find Gaptast and Lysverket, each awarded a Michelin star.

- Lysverket offers modern Nordic cuisine with a focus on seafood from Western Norway, as well as seasonal meat and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is run and owned by chef Christopher Haatuft.

- Gaptrast Restaurant is a mysterious and intimate restaurant with a fixed 22-course menu. Here, seasonal ingredients take centre stage, sourced directly from Western Norwegian fishermen, farmers, and hunters.

- Cornelius Seafood Restaurant is one of Norway’s absolutely finest seafood restaurants. Located on a small island outside of Bergen, it has spectacular views of the fjord, mountains and skerries. Cornelius serves exquisite seafood, prepared using innovative culinary techniques and with a genuine passion.

- At Mirabelle by Ørjan Johannessen, you get a fine combination of luxury and comfort. In the top floor of the boutique hotel Beckerwyc House in Austevoll, you can watch Bocuse d'Or winner Ørjan Johannessen and his team working around the open kitchen, serving you food inspired by nature, the sea, and the diversity around us. To get to Bekkjarvik from Bergen, you can take the express boat or drive (about 1.5 hours including a ferry).

Photo: Cornelius / Truls J. Løtvedt

Other types of food and drink experiences

No matter what kind of culinary experience you're looking for, Bergen has a lot to offer. Why not combine an unforgettable boat trip along the coast with a visit to Myrdal Gård Cheesery and Farmshop in Tysnes, just outside Bergen? Here you can enjoy a guided tour of the dairy, cheese tasting, and order lunch or dinner for your group.

Photo: Myrdal Gård 

In Tysnes, you'll also find Haaheim Gard, a beautiful gem of a place about a 20-minute drive from Myrdal Gård. Here you can stay in historic surroundings and dine in the charming restaurant adorned with damask tablecloths, candelabras, and flowers from their own garden. The hosts also have their own chocolate factory and are happy to take your group on a tour - of course, with tastings included!

The island of Tysnes is located about 1 hour from Bergen. (including a 30 minute ferry).

You can also go on private visits to OSS Craft Distillery, which produces the world famous gin Bareksten (winner of a double gold in the "unofficial world championship in gin"), or the popular microbrewery 7Fjell (named after Bergen’s seven mountains). Both places offer an extensive look behind the scenes and an opportunity to taste their products.

The founder of Bareksten, Stig Bareksten. Photo: Bareksten / Tommy Jensen 

Are you fond of cheese? Learn how to make cheese at Ostegården, a small farm in Fana outside of Bergen. Ostegården has become famous since their gouda Fanaost won World Cheese Awards in 2018.

Experience the city of Bergen with all your senses on a private guided food and culture walk. Learn about the history of Bergen and the local food traditions, with opportunities to taste along the way.

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