Stroll through history, enjoy spectacular views, indulge in superb food, and witness some of the world’s most stunning fjords. Welcome to Bergen, the pulsating heart of Fjord Norway!
Even though Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city, it has a lovely small-town vibe and atmosphere. Houses cling to the mountainsides and there is an abundance of old wooden houses and narrow lanes packed with cosy cafés and shops.
There is a lot to see and do in Bergen, so make sure you have enough time. Popular attractions include the Bryggen Hanseatic wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the fish market, Mount Fløyen, the Bergen Aquarium, and the KODE Art Museums and Composer Homes, to name a few.
Since Bergen is a lively student town (10 per cent of the inhabitants are students), there is always something going on. Catch a concert, enjoy an exhibition, browse the many trendy shops, and find the perfect bar or restaurant.
You can easily combine urban life and outdoor fun in the city that's nestled between seven mountains. Take in breathtaking views from the peak of Mount Fløyen or Mount Ulriken. Glide though the UNESCO protected fjords and get up close to stunning nature.
Bergen has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
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Book nowBergen20.03.2026 - 21.03.2026A SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS – PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE
A Saucerful of Secrets is regarded as one of Norway’s leading Pink Floyd tribute bands. Since forming in 2006, the band has been active for nearly two decades, building a solid reputation as a strong and accomplished live act with a loyal fanbase across the country. The band has a clear goal: to capture both the sound and the spirit of Pink Floyd’s music. These are not exact copies, but personal and respectful interpretations, with meticulous attention to detail, dynamics, and atmosphere at the forefront.
Book nowBergen25.03.2026Atos Trio – Bergens kammermusikkforening
A Berlin-based trio with more than 20 years on the world stage, known for uniting the great masterpieces of the piano trio repertoire with rare discoveries and new music. Programme: Maurice Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 67 Wolfgang Rihm: Fremde Szene III Franz Schubert: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 100 Concert start: 19:30 At some concerts, we are fortunate to be joined by Gunnar Danbolt as an introductory speaker. This will be clarified closer to the concert date, and any lecture will be announced on our website and social media channels – stay tuned. The lectures begin half an hour before the concert, at 19:00 on Wednesdays and 17:30 on Sundays.
Book nowBergen13.03.2026BEIGGJA
Beiggja is the result of a spontaneous musical collaboration that emerged in the winter of 2024 and was captured on the quartet’s debut album Morning, released this summer on Hubro. During the winter hibernation, pianist Kjetil Mulelid, saxophonist Kika Sprangers, bassist Mats Eilertsen and drummer Per Oddvar Johansen gathered in the latter’s home in Lommedalen. Everyone brought a few tunes and ideas, then they pressed the record button and let the interplay take shape. It turned out to be a beautiful first meeting, which grew into the recording of the album.
Book nowBergen23.03.2026BENEDICTE MAURSETH: MIRRA
Bergen Jazzforum & Columbi Egg present: Benedicte Maurseth – Hardanger fiddle Håkon Stene – rhythmic and melodic percussion, electronics Mats Eilertsen – double bass, electric bass Morten Qvenild – piano, electronics When Benedicte Maurseth released the album Hárr (Hubro Records) in 2022, the visionary and internationally acclaimed Hardanger fiddle player was praised for creating a masterpiece. The album was awarded the Nordic Music Prize and was named one of the ten best folk music albums in the world by The Guardian. In 2025, the follow-up Mirra was released – this time with the wild reindeer near Maurseth’s home region by Hardangervidda taking the solo role.
Book nowBergen21.02.2026 - 28.03.2026BERIT HÅPOLDØY - COUNTRY SALOON
Berit Håpoldøy – A powerful voice in americana, folk, and country Remember to book a table for the best experience Since 2012, Berit has been a force to reckon with on the Norwegian music scene. She creates, produces, and arranges music that strikes straight to the heart, with roots in americana, folk, and country. With thousands of streams on Spotify and countless performances across Western Norway – whether solo, in a duo, or with her own band – Berit has become a favorite with audiences.
Book nowBergen10.04.2026Bergen Motor
Rock Party with Bergen Motor Bergen Motor roars into Statsraaden on 10 April 2026, and this will be a night that shakes tires, the wharf, and the dance floor alike. The band delivers top-tier musical power, with lyrics that make the whole crowd burst out laughing, sing along, and drop all inhibitions. Statsraaden will be boiling when the riffs hit, the drums thunder, and the energy rockets through the venue. This is not just a concert — it’s a full-blooded rock explosion guaranteed to leave its mark on both ears and mood. Bergen Motor promises a party where every song cranks the atmosphere up another notch, until the roof almost lifts off. If you want to be part of the year’s most electric rock night, there’s only one thing to do: show up and join the madness.
Bergen26.03.2026 - 27.03.2026Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra - Bachs Matteuspasjon
Bach never expected his music to outlive him. But when it came to his musical setting of the story of Christ’s arrest and execution, the St Matthew Passion, he took steps to ensure the music would last. First, he made a pristine copy of the score in ink and repaired it as he grew old. Second, he went to extraordinary lengths to make this score speak beyond its time, its place and even its religion - to connect with anyone of any age in any time. Many believe the music of the St Matthew Passion has never been surpassed. Either way, its vivid storytelling, layers of musical beauty and spiritual power have maintained an urgent and transfixing power. Artistic Partner Jan Villem de Vriend returns to Bergen to conduct this monument of western civilization - a work that sings with divinity and speaks with humanity, and challenges a community of listeners to embark on a spiritual journey that rewards openness and concentration. World-leading soloists including Magdalena Kozena and James Gilchrist join the orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Chorus and Edvard Grieg Kor for these Eastertide performances of Bach’s great Passion.
Bergen10.04.2026Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra - Shostakovich and Stravinsky
Fra øyeblikket kveldens finske Dima Slobodeniouk løfter dirigentpinnen til han legger den fra seg, har publikum fått oppleve et fyrverkeri av en konsert pakket med energi, driv, humor, virtuositet og det hjerteskjærende vakre. Kveldens konsert innledes med et fargerikt og eksplosivt orkestralt utbrudd i John Adams’ verk Slonimsky’s Earbox fra 1995. Adams er inspirert av den gnistrende åpningen i Stravinskys symfoniske dikt Le chant du Rossignol. Slonimsky i tittelen viser til russeren Nicholas Slonimsky, som skrev en rekke bøker om musikk, deriblant The Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns, som har hatt stor betydning for Adams. Dmitri Sjostakovitsj var bare 21 år gammel da han skrev sin første av to pianokonserter. Den første, fra 1927, er et fantastisk eksempel på en ungdommelig sammensmelting av hans uutgrunnelige humor, hans seriøse fokus på å komponere virtuos musikk og ulike stilarter. I flere år jobbet Sjostakovitsj som pianist under stumfilmframvisninger. Han måtte lære seg å improvisere, kombinere musikk fra ulike sjangre, og skrev også musikk for flere filmer. Trolig fant noen av påvirkningene fra filmmusikken veien til hans første pianokonsert. Man kan kanskje kalle konserten en dobbeltkonsert siden trompeten også har en viktig solistisk rolle. Komponert vel ute av Stalins skygge i 1957, sprudler Sjostakovitsj’ pianokonsert nr. 2 av ren glede iblandet litt nostalgi. Mellom to livlige og humørfylte satser har komponisten plassert en hjerteskjærende vakker sakte sats. Sjostakovitsj skrev konserten som en fødselsdagspresang for sin sønn Maxim. Symfoni i tre satser var det første verket Stravinsky komponerte etter at han ble amerikansk statsborger i 1945. I musikken kan vi gjenkjenne elementer fra hans andre komposisjoner, som pianokonserten, musikken til Hollywoodfilmen Sangen om Bernadette og Vårofferet. Selv kalte Stravinsky verket sin krigssymfoni siden den var påbegynt under andre verdenskrig, noe som kan forklare den store dynamikken i verket. Kveldens pianosolist er italienske Federico Colli, som av International Piano Magazine tidligere ble omtalt som en av 30 pianister under 30 år som trolig ville dominere på verdens scener i årene framover. Solist på trompet er britiske Matilda Lloyd som denne sesongen har status som European Concert Halls Organisation (ECHO) Rising Star, noe som gir henne anledning til å spille i prestisjetunge konserthus som Concertgebouw, Musikverein i Wien og Elbphilharmonie i Hamburg. Bildet: Pianisten Federico Colli, foto: Nicola Malnato
Bergen09.04.2026Bergen Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - Nielsen's Inextinguishable
Carl Nielsen filled his music with the unstoppable energies of life itself, until the First World War began to tear Europe apart. In his Symphony No. 4 from 1916, which launches with an orchestral eruption akin to a violently bursting volcano, the composer’s characteristic musical energy comes close to being smothered. In the end, the life force that seems to propel so much of Nielsen’s music forward proves utterly ‘Inextinguishable’. The talented young musicians of the Bergen Philharmonic Youth Orchestra set their skills towards this most bracing of Nordic symphonies, after the young Danish bassoonist Bjarke Scousboe plays the sprightly concerto Mozart wrote for the instrument when he was just 18 years old. In 2011, a 32-year-old Ørjan Matre wrote a spectacular new work for the opening of the new concert hall in Kristiansand, Kilden. Resurgence is an immersive, surround-sound work in which every audience member hears the music differently - a spectacular opening for what promises to be an invigorating concert under Antony Hermus. Image: Bjarke Schousboe, photo: Tarjei Hummelsund
Bergen10.03.2026 - 14.03.2026Borealis - a festival for experimental music
Borealis is a festival for experimental music. A place where we celebrate the music that falls between the gaps. A place for adventurous listening. Bringing together new musical experiments from Bergen, Norway and around the world, Borealis occupies the city for 5 days each March, taking over the art galleries, concert halls and warehouse spaces, with concerts, installations, talks and films. Borealis works with living composers, sound artists, improvisers and musicians, to develop projects that rearrange the furniture of the musical world, to question our assumptions about what music is and where it can go. We do not stick to one type or genre of music, but open the doors to the most adventurous and innovative music makers to bring us something new. Borealis is open for everybody; for the first time listener to the seasoned musicologist, from the very smallest to the oldest and wisest. At Borealis we are all exploring together.
Book nowBergen15.03.2026Borealis x BIT20: Søte skoger og geometri av vann
14.30 Doors open 15.00 Concert starts Over the years, BIT20 Ensemble has been one of Borealis' most steadfast artistic partners in the city presenting adventurous new concert programs by living composers. This year, BIT20 ensemble brings to the concert stage an exciting one-hour program of contemporary works by Helena Tulve (Estonia), Diana Soh (Singapore), Øyvind Torvund (Norway) and Hannah Kendall (UK). Between soft-spoken introspection and mechanical jubilance, the program builds on musical contrasts showcasing the many facets of Bergen´s foremost contemporary music ensemble. Beginning with Helena Tulve´s Stream, the listener is introduced to an undercurrent of quiet tension, eventually culminating in the noisy number Neon Forest Space by Bergen´s very own Øyvind Torvund. Diana Soh´s Modicum, translated to measure in English, brings the listener to a reflective moment in the possibilities of angular shapes of instrumental sounds. Finally, Hannah Kendall's reflective Even Sweetness Can Scratch the Throat offers the audience a playful ending, with sounds filtered through megaphones and radio effects. Considering the varied repertoire, this concert is a poetic and powerful culmination of musical ideas which rounds off Borealis festival 2026.
Book nowBergen09.04.2026CELEBRATING TOM WAITS_2026
Raindogs Celebrating Tom Waits Tom Waits is an uncompromising artist who has created a unique musical universe with his rusty, distinctive voice and original instrumentation. In his songs, he gives a poetic voice to losers, drifters, prostitutes, and other misfits who have ended up on the fringes of society. The legendary artist’s music is channeled through Ole Johnny Stensland’s soulful voice and Ole Jonas Storli’s captivating piano playing. This dynamic duo has been performing Waits’ songs since 1999, delivering them with an energy, intensity, and soul that give audiences an unforgettable experience. Through several hundred concerts, Raindogs has spread Waits’ “joyful” message throughout Norway and Denmark, earning a devoted and steadily growing fan base. The last time they visited us, it was an outstanding experience for everyone — so secure your ticket as soon as possible. This is not to be missed. Remember to book a table for the best experience.
Book nowBergen11.03.2026Chris Holsten
Chris Holsten is finally back with a new musical universe! Chris Holsten is embarking on an extensive tour across Norway! After a long break from touring to focus on new music, he’s back in full force. In September, he released the single Oppe på månen, marking the start of a new musical chapter and an upcoming album in 2026. Now he’s ready to reconnect with audiences through a wide-ranging club tour across the country.
Book nowBergen13.03.2026 - 14.03.2026DE MUSIKALSKE DVERGENE
Five gentlemen started a rock band with a motto and a manifesto: Guaranteed ambitionless rock! They had a firm belief that if they wrote songs about everyday things and sang the way they spoke, people would understand what they were talking about. Remember to book a table for the best experience They appeared during the wave of Norwegian “New Wave bands” at the end of the seventies and chose the elaborate name De Musikalske Dvergene (The Musical Dwarfs). The name was a self-ironic and cheerful jab at the heavy-sounding names other groups of the time adorned themselves with. Most of those “other groups” have now disappeared, some have resurfaced, but De Musikalske Dvergene have been here all along. They quickly earned a reputation as a down-to-earth cult band, but while trends and hairstyles have changed, the Dwarfs have stood firm and held on to their original motto. De Musikalske Dvergene have stubbornly continued to deliver an ever-growing collection of bittersweet and self-ironic songs about the mishaps of everyday life. Songs that fit both small and large concerts, as sing-alongs at pre-parties, parties, and after-parties, or simply as the soundtrack to doing the dishes. Those who once cheered them on have long since moved on to other pursuits. But new fans have arrived, often young men, and where there are young men, there are also young women. De Musikalske Dvergene thrive best in close, warm, and direct contact with their audience – without airs or nonsense! In addition to six critically acclaimed albums, De Musikalske Dvergene are behind the book DMD – Ned Ables Alle’ (Eide Publishing), written by former guitarist Allert Bøkenes and songwriter and singer Helge Grønhaug. Helge Grønhaug has also written the book Grønhaug’s Musings, based on his own commentaries in Herreavdelingen on NRK P1.
Book nowBergen29.03.2026 - 28.03.2026Dancing Stars by The Professionals
Dancing Stars by The Professionals – the dance phenomenon on a Norway tour! After glowing reviews, Dancing Stars by The Professionals is finally ready to take all of Norway by storm, live! Audiences will experience the magic in an expanded version of the show, while the rest of the country gets its turn. The performance has been called a “dance sensation,” earning a 6/6 in Nettavisen and a 5/6 from Radio Riks Oslo. Now Dancing Stars by The Professionals embarks on its first nationwide tour, offering a fireworks display of rhythm, emotion, and passion – from Latin American beats to elegant standard dances, spiced with modern expression and drama. This is more than just dance – it’s a show that makes the audience cheer and hold their breath in admiration. Each performance is a unique journey through emotion and movement, delivered by dancers known from TV programs such as Skal vi danse on TV2, who truly live to perform on stage. Book your tickets early – you won’t want to miss this! Produced by: The Professionals Tour organizer: Kultur For Folket
Book nowBergen28.03.2026 - 27.03.2026Daniel Midas w Bergen
Daniel Midas in Bergen On March 28th, we invite you to Røkeriet USF in Bergen for a performance by Daniel Midas – a comedian who, in just a few years, has built a strong position on the Polish stand-up scene. He is known, among other things, from the shows "Sprawa dla Stand-upera", "Pokaz Magii", and his series "Szopka dla reportera”, which have gathered millions of views on YouTube. This evening is dedicated to everyone who needs a reset, good energy, and a solid dose of laughter. We guarantee that after Daniel’s performance, you’ll be craving even more! When? March 28th, 2026 Where? USF Verftet, Bergen Doors open: 19:00 Show starts: 20:00 Age: 18 Yrs. Grab your ticket before others do! The earlier you buy, the less you pay!
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By plane
Bergen Airport Flesland serves as a regional airport for large parts of Fjord Norway. There are direct services to Bergen from many international cities, and all the biggest cities and towns in Norway.
From the airport, airport express buses and the Bergen Light Rail take you to the centre of Bergen in about half an hour.
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By boat
Aferry takes you from Hirtshals in Denmark to Bergen.
You can also travel between Stavanger and Bergen by ferry.
Bergen is the turnaround port for the coastal express Hurtigruten, which sails all the way to Kirkenes in the north.
By train
The Bergen Line between Oslo and Bergen is known as one of the world’s most beautiful train rides. You can choose between several daily services, and the journey takes about 7 hours.
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By bus
There are a number of daily express bus services between major cities in Norway.
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By car
If you are travelling from Oslo, you can drive across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau, Haukeli, or Hemsedalsfjellet (7–8.5 hours).
If you are coming from the south or the north, drive along the coast and cross the fjords on ferries and bridges. Note that queues for the ferries are common in summer, so it is a good idea to arrive at the terminal early.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
Local travel
A well-developed bus network makes it easy to get from A to B in the Bergen region.
The Bergen Light Rail runs from Byparken in the city centre to Bergen airport. With the Bergen Card, you can travel free by Bergen Light Rail and on local buses.
Express boats are often the most effective way of getting around in the wider region, especially if you are travelling across fjords.
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