Kokstad: Activities and Hotels

Hansa Bryggeri also offers brewery tours. The wider destination of Bergen adds distinct cultural and nature-related attractions.

Bouldering, Bowling and Sightseeing

BKS Fana is Bergen’s largest bouldering centre. Its bouldering walls have different angles, from slabs to overhangs. There are also separate children’s areas, autobelay systems and a junior bouldering area. Wall angles describe the shape of the climbing surfaces; autobelay refers to an automatic belay system. When comparing the options, you can therefore consider whether you’re looking for particular wall shapes, belay systems, or separate children’s and junior bouldering areas.

Lucky Bowl Bergen at Kokstad has 12 bowling lanes, a pool table, an arcade and a restaurant. The main difference between the two venues is their activities: BKS Fana focuses on bouldering walls and belay systems, while Lucky Bowl offers bowling, pool and an arcade. The restaurant is also part of the bowling venue.

Hansa Bryggeri offers brewery tours at Kokstad, including product tasting and light refreshments. If you plan to take a tour, confirm the booking details before travelling.

Getting around Kokstad

Kokstad has three Bybanen stops. Check current route information before travelling. Bergen Airport is Kokstad’s closest neighbour. These details help with travel planning without specifying a particular route or travel time.

Culture and nature in the wider destination of Bergen

In Bergen, Bryggen is a historic harbour district that was established as a trading centre by the 12th century. From the 1960s onwards, small craft businesses gradually replaced the former trade in stockfish and goods. Bryggen is on the UNESCO World Heritage List; Bergen is also designated a World Heritage City.

KODE curates, researches and presents a 200-year-old collection of art and music to visitors. KODE also houses the world’s third-largest collection of works by Edvard Munch. At Bryggens Museum, the “Below Ground” exhibition offers insights into the daily lives of people in medieval Bergen and Western Norway; the exhibition presentation may change. Håkon’s Hall was built between 1247 and 1261 as a royal residence and banquet hall.

Bergen also offers a range of options for nature and outdoor enthusiasts. The municipality of Bergen has extensive natural areas stretching from the coast to mountain areas just under 1,000 metres above sea level. Fjords and coastline offer good opportunities for paddling and recreational fishing; many lakes are suitable for canoeing and kayaking and are good fishing spots. Fløyen has numerous marked hiking trails, while the hike across Vidden takes approximately five hours. The Ulriken cable car goes up to the highest of Bergen’s seven mountains, at 643 metres above sea level. Operating details may change.

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