Bergen Fish Market
Fisketorget
A harborside fish market with more than 700 years of history, where king crab, salmon, whale meat and fish soup can be ordered on the spot. It is the first stop for experiencing Norwegian seafood.
Bergen Fish Market is located at Torget square, at the inner end of the harbour. Fishermen have sold their catch here since the 13th century. Today it has two parts: outdoor stalls in summer (roughly May to September), and the Mathallen indoor fish hall, housed in a glass building completed in 2012 and open year-round. You can see live king crab, lobster, a variety of salmon (smoked and cured), cod and shrimp, as well as Norwegian specialties such as whale meat, reindeer sausage and caviar. Many stalls offer eat-in options, including seafood platters, fish and chips, salmon burgers and creamy fish soup, which you can enjoy at seats by the sea. Prices: king crab is sold by weight, commonly NOK 900–1200 per kilogram, and seafood soup runs about NOK 150–200. Overall prices are high, and most vendors are seasonal workers from abroad. Tip: walk around and compare prices first, and check whether an item is priced by weight or by portion before you order. For something more authentic and cheaper, buy smoked salmon at the nearby supermarkets. Getting there: the market sits between the Bryggen and Fløibanen cable car stations and is within walking distance of the city centre. Note: there are many seagulls here, so keep an eye on your food if you eat outdoors.
Opening hours
Outdoor stalls approx. May–Sep 08:00–23:00; Mathallen approx. 09:00–23:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Hanseatic Museum & Schøtstuene
- Bryggen
- KODE Art Museums
- Bryggens Museum
- St Mary's Church (Mariakirken)
- St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
- Bergenhus Fortress & Haakon's Hall
- VilVite Science Center