From Witches to Trolls Bergens Crime and Myth Walk

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step into Bergen’s past through the stories it left behind. This walking tour explores the city’s crimes, justice and folklore, following a trail of places where real events and old beliefs shaped everyday life.

As you wander through historic streets, you’ll hear of witch trials, executions and the workings of the courts, alongside tales from Norse mythology. From Bryggen’s merchant alleys to Nordnes’ execution sites, each stop reveals another layer of the city’s past.

Blending documented crime with local legend, the tour shows how law, superstition and storytelling shaped Bergen. It finishes at the Troll Museum, where these myths are brought vividly to life.

Perfect for curious travellers, it’s a different way to experience Bergen—through its darker stories and legends.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

This quiet stone marks a place of fear and fire. Between 1550 and 1700, around 350 people—mostly women—were executed here, accused of witchcraft. Stand here long enough, and it’s not hard to imagine the smoke, the panic, and the deadly power of accusation in Bergen’s past.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Fredriksberg Fort

High above Nordnes, this fortress once guarded Bergen—but it also held prisoners within its walls. In the 18th century, it was used as a place of confinement, where criminals and the condemned were locked away overlooking the city they’d left behind. By night, the quiet stone walls feel far from peaceful—echoing with the presence of those who were once kept here, with no way out.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Entrance to Troll Museum

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