Excursion Best of bergen: fantoft stave church & grieg´s home & garden tour at Bergen

On this introduction to lovely Bergen you will drive past all the city highlights and visit the Fantoft Stave Church and the famous composer, Evard Grieg’s, home and gardens.

As you pass through downtown Bergen you will view the old wooden Hanseatic pier, Bryggen; the medieval King Håkon’s Hall, erected during the reign of King Håkon Håkonsson; The Rosenkrantz Tower; St. Mary’s Church, built around 1170 and one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Norway; Bergen Theater; Grieghallen the modern concert hall named after Norway’s great composer, Edvard Grieg.

Drive through the residential areas south of Bergen, towards Fana and the Stave Church. The old Stave Church at Fantoft was originally built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150, and was moved to Fantoft in 1883 to save it from demolition and preserve it as part of the nation’s heritage. After a destructive 1992 fire, artisans extensively and faithfully restored the church to its former beauty. Inside, you can admire the traditional timber construction and elaborately carved decoration.

From spiritual faith to musical brilliance, you'll also visit Troldhaugen, home of Norway's famed composer Edvard Grieg. Troldhaugen was built in 1885 and Edvard Grieg lived here for 22 years together with his wife Nina. Grieg composed many of his best-known works in the composers hut by the shore of Lake Nordås. Enjoy a guided tour of the Villa, museum and the garden and some free time to walk around on your own afterwards.

Note

Please note: It is recommended that guests dress in layered clothing and wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour involves stone steps, uneven ground and gradual slopes. Comfort stop available at Troldhaugen and Fantoft Church.