Hotels near Fish Market (Fisketorget)

Trading on this spot since the 1200s, Fisketorget on the inner harbour at Torget is one of Norway's most visited outdoor markets. The open-air stalls in summer (May-September) sell whole salmon, smoked salmon, king crab, prawns, and reindeer sausages. The indoor Mathallen (food hall) operates year-round and houses several proper seafood restaurants alongside takeaway counters.

Prices are touristy at the outdoor stalls - a fish soup runs 180-220 NOK, a salmon baguette 150 NOK. The Mathallen tends to be slightly better value. The market also functions as the main embarkation point for fjord cruises and harbour sightseeing boats. Outdoor stalls operate 08:00-23:00 in peak summer; indoor hall 10:00-22:00 daily.

Pro Tip: Skip the tourist outdoor stalls for a proper seafood meal - walk 2 minutes to Fiskekompaniet inside the Mathallen, where the fish stew at 195 NOK is twice the portion and made by the same family since 1970.