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Sunset

Sunset over Bergen from Fløyen

A short ascent to catch the golden hour, with a warm drink to start and a cozy finish.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:06

    Brushytten

    Grab a coffee or hot chocolate at Brushytten. It is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 15:26

    Skansen panorama point

    Walk 14 minutes up to Skansen panorama point. This spot is just above the funicular station and offers an excellent, easily accessible view of the city and harbor.

  3. 16:06

    Skansen panorama point

    Watch the sun set toward the southwest. The light will fade quickly after 16:06, so enjoy the final golden moments from the terrace.

  4. 16:26

    Fløirestauranten

    End the evening at Fløirestauranten. It is open from 17:00 to 22:00 in January, offering a warm place to stay after the cold air.

Local tip

The walk from Brushytten to Skansen is short and steep. Dress warmly in January as the wind at the top can be brisk after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Brushytten is open Mo-Su 11:00-19:00.
  • Fløirestauranten is open May 08-Sep 30: 17:00-22:00; Jan-Apr: off; May-Sep: 10:00-22:00; Oct-Dec: off. In January it is open 17:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bergen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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