Herdla Museum
Military history museum at Herdla fort on the northern tip of Askøy, with the wreck of a German Focke-Wulf 190 fighter and guided tours to the torpedo battery.
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About the museum
Herdla Museum is housed in a new, modern building by Herdla fort on the small island of Herdla, at the northern tip of Askøy. The museum offers views over the island and the skerries, which were once of strategic importance. The main attraction is the wreck of a German Second World War fighter aircraft, a Focke-Wulf 190, which is displayed in a separate hall under the name “Gul 16” (Yellow 16).
Almost until the early 2000s, Herdla torpedo battery was a top-secret defence installation. Today the fully equipped battery is protected as a cultural heritage site and can be experienced on guided tours on set dates. A compact local-history exhibition tells the story of Herdla with pictures, film, text and selected objects. Herdla is also known for its bird reserve and nature. The museum is run by Stiftelsen Museum Vest.
Highlights
- Wreck of a Focke-Wulf 190 ("Gul 16") in its own hall
- Guided tours of the Herdla torpedo battery
- Local history exhibition on Herdla
- Café and museum shop
- Bird reserve, beaches and play area
Permanent exhibitions
- Gul 16 – Wreck of a German Focke-Wulf 190, displayed in its own hall at Herdla fort.
- Herdla torpedobatteri – Fully equipped torpedo battery from the Cold War, protected as a cultural heritage site; guided tours on set dates.
- Herdla – hjem og møtested – Local history of Herdla with pictures, film, text and selected objects.
- Operated by
- Museum Vest
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 130 |
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| Reduced | NOK 65Students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children under 18 enter free of charge; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 65 |
| Guided tour of the torpedo battery and museum | NOK 160Students NOK 80. |
The Bergen Card gives free bus travel to Herdla.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Herdla is very accessible, including the museum building. The staff are happy to help.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
There are long beaches, ruins, animals and a nice play area in and around the museum.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Herdla museum · 13-min walk
Bus from Bergen bus station to Ravnanger terminal (line 400 or 410), then line 414 to Herdla (Skyss). Get off at the terminal stop or at "Herdla museum"; from there it is a 12–15 minute walk up to the museum.
By car
Parking available
Public parking and toilets at the fort. Driving time from Bergen city centre is about 45 minutes via Askøy bridge.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café with coffee, cakes and small dishes just inside the door, with outdoor seating in the summer; groups can book dinner. The museum shop sells nature-themed gifts, books on local history, the Second World War and nature, and local products.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of the torpedo battery run on set dates. |
