This is a gem! A very interesting history to be learned. Visit one of Bergen's old leprosy hospitals and its church - learn about the discovery of the leprosy bacteria which took place in Bergen! More

Interested in history, you shall go there. Easy impressed by pictures , dont go there. More

This hospital was founded in the medieval ages, but the current buildings are about 300 years old. You can still see what a life the patients led here.. and this is where the Bergen doctor Armauer Hansen found the Lepra bacillus and made it possible to cure people from Leprosy. More

Its hard to pinpoint why, but I loved this 18th century wooden hospital, very well presented. Extraordinarily beautiful in its wooden simplicity. I had no idea that the leprosy bacillus had been "isolated" by Dr Hansen from Bergen. More

While this may sound like a strange destination, it is truly wonderful. It is an informative and fascinating and sometimes disturbing museum. Go here expecting to take the time to read all of the long-winded displays, which may take some time. But after leaving, I feel educated on a mysterious topic. Definitely worth the admission fee. The museum is in... More

The Leprosy Museum was on our itinerary after we came across the book "The Dark Light" by Mette Newth, which was set at St Jørgens Hospital, now the museum. Unfortunately the museum is only open during the summer months and we were going to be there right before it opened in mid-May. We decided to email on the off chance... More