The fish market, Bergen

Name: The fish market
Address: Torget 2, Bergen, 5014, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 55 20 00

#80 among attractions in Bergen

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The square in Bergen, consisting from the round tower in the east to the west of the Fruit square, Fisketorget and Flower Square, is a square in the middle of Vågen where there is a trading place with sales stalls for the sale of fish, shellfish, berries, fruits and flowers in addition to souvenirs. It has a large influx of tourists, especially in the summer.

The square is really the name of the street running inside the trade area while the official name of the trading area is the "Torgkai", but no one is using.

Coordinates: 60°23'41"N, 5°19'29"E

Address

Torget 2Bergenhus (Vågen)Bergen 5014 Norway

Contact

+47 55 55 20 00

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Nearby attractions include: Bryggen, Bergen Cathedral, Galleriet, Kløverhuset.

~1020 ftN
Old wharf and traditional wooden buildings
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The fish market?

Nearby attractions include Galleri 3, Bergen (2 min walk), Sjømannsmonumentet, Bergen (3 min walk), Korskirken, Bergen (3 min walk), Hjertholm, Bergen (3 min walk).

How to get to The fish market by public transport?

The nearest stations to The fish market:

Bus

Strandgaten • Lines: 11 (2 min walk)
Småstrandgaten • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Strandkaiterminalen båtkai (3 min walk)
Strandkaiterminalen, båt Askøy (4 min walk)

Tram

Byparken • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Nonneseter • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Byparken • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Nonneseter • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Bergen (11 min walk)
Fløibanen, øvre stasjon (16 min walk)