Bergen- Ghosts, Witches and Prostitutes
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This guided tour takes you on foot through the narrow cobblestone alleys and colourful wooden houses of the Nordnes peninsula, revealing the hidden stories of the ghosts said to drift between the walls and along the streets.
Join us on an atmospheric and guided walk through the narrow streets and historic alleys of Nordnes – one of the oldest and most distinctive districts in Bergen. Here, between crooked wooden houses, cobblestone passages and dark alleys, the city's hidden stories come to life.
The tour takes you back to a time marked by fear, poverty, superstition and secrets. You will hear the stories of the witch trials that left their mark on Bergen, of women who were accused of witchcraft and condemned by the society around them. The guide tells about the dark chapters in the city's history, where rumors and superstition could be enough to decide a person's fate.
The walk also goes through areas where sailors, traders and the city's nightlife left their mark on the environment. Stories of brothels, smugglers and life in the port districts provide a vivid picture of a Bergen that many have never heard of. Behind the idyllic facades lie stories of a hard and dramatic life in a busy maritime town.
No walk in Nordnes is complete without stories about the city’s ghosts and unexplained events. The guide shares old legends, local myths and stories about places where people believe they have seen or heard something they cannot explain. Maybe it is just the wind between the houses – or maybe not.
This guided tour is perfect for those who want to experience a different side of Bergen, where history, mystery and atmospheric surroundings merge into an unforgettable experience.
Practical info
- Duration
- 1 hours 15 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Max participants
- 20
- Booking closes
- 2h before
- Location
- Bergen, Vestland
Meeting point
Klosteret 2, 5005 Bergen
Bergen, Vestland
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Bergen- Ghosts, Witches and Prostitutes
Saturday 15 August 2026 · 11:00 — 12:15