The Assistentkirkegården, established in 1837, is a cemetery covering an area of 12.7 acres. The cemetery has historical significance, as parts of the area are located on protected medieval land. Originally, the site was established as a gathering place to play "slåball", but was later converted into a cemetery. During the development of the area, a whale skeleton was found, which is now part of the Natural History Collections at the University of Bergen.
The cemetery was expanded during the cholera epidemic in 1848-49, and received its final design around 1860. The Assistentkirkegården is also known as the burial place of several famous people, including the musician Ole Bull and the Eidsvollsmannen Fredrik Meltzer. This makes the site an important part of Bergen's cultural history.