Timeline
15:06
Stop at Henrik Øl og Vinstove for a beer. The bar opens at 16:00 on weekdays and Sundays, which fits perfectly before the 16:06 sunset. The knowledgeable bartenders and quiet atmosphere make it a calm start to the evening.
15:46
Walk to Bryggen. The wooden warehouses on the north side of the bay are bathed in the warm, low-angle light of the setting sun. The historic Hanseatic structures stand out sharply against the darkening sky.
16:06
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting long shadows across the cobblestones and the water. This is the peak moment of the day.
16:31
Head up to the Fjellsiden neighbourhood. It is a traditional neighborhood on the steep slopes behind Bryggen. The walk offers a chance to leave the main tourist track and see the residential side of the city as night falls.
Local tip
Henrik Øl og Vinstove opens at 16:00 on weekdays and Sundays. If you are visiting on a Saturday, it opens at 14:00. Check the route if you need specific directions from the bar to Bryggen.
Check before you go
- Henrik Øl og Vinstove hours: Mo-Fr,Su 16:00-00:30; Sa 14:00-00:30.
Worth knowing
- Henrik Øl og Vinstove is open at 15:06 only on Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bergen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).