Walk with a witch in 16th century Bergen

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Bergen audio tour: Walk with a witch in 16th century Bergen

This is a 1.9mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Bergen

Norway

$8.99

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About the Tour

Please note this tour is a fictional story and not a historical tour

It is the 7th of April 1590 and Anne Pedersdotter has been condemned to burn at the stake, convicted a witch. Accompany her on her last walk through 16th century Bergen as she recounts the story of her demise. From the respected wife of a prominent priest and teacher, best friends with the Governor's wife, to being found guilty of witchcraft. Anne will guide you around Vågen, the fjord of Bergen, revealing the 16th century landmarks of this powerful fishing port. You will encounter the wooden houses of Bryggen, Lille Øvergaten, the oldest cobbled street in Bergen, and pass by the famous Fish Market on Strandkaien. She will bring you all the way to the Witches' Monument on the tip of Nordnes, the site of her execution.

Tour Producer

Anya Bergman

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Anya Bergman is the internationally bestselling author of THE WITCHES OF VARDØ and THE TAROT READER OF VERSAILLES. She has been shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2023 and been named a Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of 2023.
Anya has also published twelve novels under her real name Noelle Harrison, as well as the VALENTINA trilogy under the pen name Evie Blake, and has been translated in over fifteen different languages worldwide.
Anya possesses a doctorate in Creative Writing and is Programme Leader of Edinburgh Napier University’s Global Online Master’s in Genre Fiction.
Anya has lived in Ireland, England, Norway and Scotland.

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Location 1

The grand old days

My name is Anne Pedersdotter and the year is 1590. Today I will tell you my story. It is not a happy one. On 7th day of April I was led to Galgebakken on Nordnes and burnt as a witch. I protested my innocence the whole way but I had been convicted and no mercy was shown. We wi... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Bryggen
Bergen Cathedral
Bergen Fishmarket

Getting There

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Start location
Festningskaien, 5003 Bergen, Norway
Total distance

3km
Final location
Haugeveien 35, 5005 Bergen, Norway
Distance back to start location

734.47m

Directions to Starting Point

Bergenhus is easy to find. Take a bus (5,6) to the last stop on Bryggen by the Radisson Hotel and from there you can see Rosenkrantz tower and easily walk to it. If you are arriving by cruise ship, you will normally pass Bergenhus as you walk towards the city centre. It is on your way, so it is easy to pick up the walk.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Shopping along Bryggen. The funicular train at the bottom of Fløyen will take you all the way to the top of the mountain with excellent viewing points. The Fish Market, Torget, by the harbour is worth a visit to sample local fish. You can take a boat trip on Strandkaien to visit fjords and islands. Visit the Tourist Office above the Fish Market to find out more details.

Best time of day

Any time of day is a good time. Daylight hours are long in the summer.

Precautions

Be careful of uneven cobble stones at certain points on the walk.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”