Bergen Beyond Respectability:

Explore Bergen’s past on an outdoor walking tour that passes four historic sites linked to crime, justice, and punishment in medieval and early modern Bergen: St. Mary's Church, Bergenhus Fortress, the Old Town Hall, and Galgebakken (Gallows Hill). Following the route through the city, you will discover how authorities sought to maintain order and control, and how crime and punishment left their mark on Bergen’s urban landscape. Crime was not merely a violation of the law—it was also a matter of sin, honour, and social order. From the moral authority of the Church to the spectacle of public executions, this journey reveals how power, punishment, and social control shaped the lives—and deaths—of Bergen’s inhabitants.

Experience Bergen beyond the guidebooks. Be among the first to join this newly launched historical walking tour, where expert historical insight, thoughtful storytelling, and a relaxed small-group format come together to create a richer understanding of…