Kokstad: Bouldering, Bowling and the Bybanen

Kokstad brings together several specific interests: bouldering at BKS Fana, bowling at Lucky Bowl Bergen in Kokstad, and brewery tours at Hansa Bryggeri. There are also three Bybanen stops. When choosing a holiday rental in Kokstad, it helps to consider whether bouldering, bowling or a brewery tour is the main focus you are looking for. This way, you can choose where to stay based on specific interests rather than a single attraction alone.

Bouldering at BKS Fana

BKS Fana is Bergen’s largest bouldering centre and is located at Kokstadveien 23. Its bouldering walls have different inclines, ranging from slabs to overhangs. The centre also has separate children’s areas, automatic belay systems (auto belay) and a junior bouldering area. For families planning to include climbing, these explicitly named children’s and junior areas are useful points of reference. Together with the different wall types, they offer a good overview of the centre’s character, without bouldering needing to be equally important on every trip.

Bowling and brewery tours

Lucky Bowl Bergen in Kokstad has twelve bowling lanes. There is also a pool table, an arcade and a restaurant. Bowling and other activities are available at the same location, with the number of lanes making the bowling offer especially tangible. Those taking different interests into account when planning their trip can compare this with bouldering at BKS Fana: here, bowling and the arcade take centre stage, while there, it is the bouldering walls and junior area.

Hansa Bryggeri in Kokstad offers a different kind of visit: the brewery runs tours with product tastings and light refreshments. Check the booking details before your trip. This lets you treat the brewery tour as a separate planned activity, rather than assuming you can simply drop in.

Getting around Kokstad

Kokstad has three Bybanen stops. Check the current line information before travelling. Another point of reference is that Bergen Airport is Kokstad’s closest neighbour. This adds to the picture of the area alongside its offerings for exercise, games and brewery culture.

Bergen: history, art and nature

In Bergen itself, Bryggen offers a historical perspective on the city. The harbour district had been established as a trading centre by the 12th century at the latest. From the 1960s onwards, the former trade in stockfish and goods was gradually replaced by small craft businesses. Bryggen is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and Bergen is designated a World Heritage City. These two periods reveal both the district’s long trading history and its later transformation.

Art and history are also part of Bergen’s own offerings. KODE manages, researches and presents a 200-year-old collection of art and music to visitors. KODE also houses the world’s third-largest Edvard Munch collection. At Bryggens Museum, the “Below Ground” exhibition offers insights into the everyday lives of the medieval population of Bergen and Western Norway. The exhibition display may change. Håkon’s Hall was built between 1247 and 1261 as a royal residence and banquet hall.

For those interested in nature and outdoor activities, Bergen offers another perspective: the municipality’s large natural areas stretch from the coast to mountainous regions just under 1,000 metres above sea level. The fjords and coastline offer opportunities for paddling and recreational fishing; many lakes are suitable for canoeing and kayaking and are good fishing waters. Fløyen has numerous marked hiking trails. Allow about five hours for the hike across Vidden. The Ulriken cable car goes to the highest of Bergen’s seven mountains, at 643 metres above sea level; check current operating information before making plans. This means Bergen offers a range of options, including water activities, marked trails and a hike with an approximate duration.

Discover more destinations: Ytrebygda, Fyllingsdalen, Bergen, Sandsli, Blomsterdalen, Laksevåg, Nesttun, Godvik.

Go to the main travel overview: Bergen.