Timeline
09:30
Römstedthaus Local History Museum
Start your day at the Römstedthaus Local History Museum. The building is a 350-year old farmhouse that houses local and regional history. Arriving at 09:30 lets you explore the exhibits before the midday rush.
10:15
Walk just one minute to Café am Museum for breakfast or a cake. They serve Flammküchen, a pizza-like flatbread from the French-German border region, alongside coffee and pastries. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00.
10:45
Take a short six-minute walk north to see the Friedenskugel. This public art piece is a quick, peaceful stop to view the sculpture and reflect on the day so far.
11:15
End your outing with a treat at Eiscafe Miriam. It is Bergen's main ice cream parlour and offers a good selection of ice creams. It is located a six-minute walk from the museum.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. If you visit on a Tuesday, note that the morning session ends at 12:00, so plan your visit accordingly.
Check before you go
- Römstedthaus Local History Museum: Apr-Jun+Oct: Tue-Fri 09:30-12:00, Tue-Thu 15:00-17:00; Jul-Sep: Tue-Fri 09:30-12:00 and 15:00-17:00; Sat/Sun 10:00-12:00 and 14:30-16:30. Closed Mondays.
- Café am Museum: Tu-Su 09:00-18:00.
Worth knowing
- Café am Museum is open at 10:15 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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