Bergen Cemetery, also known as the Assistant Cemetery, was established in 1837 and covers 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 used as a gathering place to play "slåball" before it was converted into a burial ground.
During the development of the cemetery, interesting discoveries were made, including a whale skeleton that is now part of the Natural History Collections at the University of Bergen. The cemetery was expanded during the cholera epidemic of 1848-49, and received its final design around 1860. It houses the graves of several famous people, including the musician Ole Bull and the Eidsvollsmannen Fredrik Meltzer.
