Timeline
15:21
Head to Skansen panorama point. This viewpoint sits just above the funicular’s lowest station, offering an excellent, unobstructed panorama of the city and bay. It is right in front of the old white wooden fire lookout tower. Arrive early to secure a good spot for the sunset.
16:21
Walk down to Kafé Kippers. The café is just a short walk from the viewpoint area. Order a meal or a drink here. The view from inside is extraordinary, and on a clear day, you can watch the activity in the bay as the light fades. Note that the kitchen serves meals from 11:00, so you can still grab dinner after sunset.
17:06
Finish the evening at Kippers USF Bar & Kafé. Located at the same complex, this bar stays open later than the main café. It is a relaxed spot to unwind after dinner. The bar is open until 23:00 on most days, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a nightcap.
Local tip
The walk from Skansen down to the waterfront is steep in places. Wear comfortable shoes. Kafé Kippers and Kippers USF Bar are part of the same USF complex, so you can easily move between them without going back out into the cold.
Check before you go
- Kafé Kippers is open until 23:00 (Mon-Thu, Sun) or 24:00 (Fri-Sat).
- Kippers USF Bar & Kafé is open until 23:00 daily.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:06. The sky will be dark by the time you finish dinner.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bergen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).