Plan your trip to Bergen

Bryggen in Bergen in dusk, seen from the sea. Fjord Norway

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.

Get in-depth travel information​ on Visit Bergen’s official website.

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Top things to do

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  • Mathallen at the Fish Market in Bergen
    Bergen

    Fish Market in Bergen

  • Departure at the Fish Market
    Bergen

    Fjordcruise Bergen – Mostraumen

  • Fløibanen funicular
    Bergen

    Fløibanen funicular

  • Stegasteinen viewpoint
    Bergen

    Guided tour and fjord cruise to Nærøyfjorden, Flåm and Stegastein viewpoint

  • KODE art museums are located in Bergen city center.
    Bergen

    Kode Bergen Art Museum

  • Troldhaugen Home of composer Edvard Grieg
    Paradis

    Troldhaugen Home of composer Edvard Grieg

  • Bryggen in Bergen
    Bergen

    Bryggen in Bergen

  • Bergen Aquarium
    Bergen

    Bergen Aquarium

  • Norway in a Nutshell®
    Bergen

    Norway in a Nutshell®

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Where to stay

Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.

  • Radisson Blu Royal hotel
    Bergen

    Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

    Radisson Blu Royal is centrally located on Bergen's famous landmark Bryggen.
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  • Magic Kloverhuset Harbour Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
    Bergen

    Magic Kloverhuset Harbour Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

    Great views of Bergen's most famous landmark - Bryggen. Central location on what was previously Europe's oldest shopping center - Kløverhuset.
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  • Solstrand Hotel & Bad
    Os

    Solstrand Hotel & Bad

    Beautiful hotel located in the heart of fjord Norway only 30 kilometers from Bergen and the airport. High standard, great views and spa facilities.
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  • Hotel Norge by Scandic - lobby
    Bergen

    Hotel Norge by Scandic

    Hotel Norge first opened its doors in 1885 and since then has become iconic and one of Bergen's most prominent hotels.
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  • Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz
    Bergen

    Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz

    Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz is located in Bergen city center within walking distance of Bryggen, Fløibanen funicular and the Fish Market.
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  • 2-romsXL_kjøkken
    Bergen

    Ole Bull Hotel & Apartments, BW Signature Collection

    Furnished and well equipped, high standard hotel apartment, located in the city centre.
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  • Opus XVI, ein Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel
    Bergen

    Opus XVI, an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel

    Opus XVI is an Edvard Grieg Heritage Hotel, a classic yet modern take on the luxury hotel experience, located in the very heart of Bergen.
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Food and drink

Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.

  • Cornelius Seafood Restaurant
    Bjørøyhamn

    Cornelius Seafood Restaurant

    On a small island near Bergen is one of the finest seafood restaurants in Norway.
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  • Historic surroundings at Bryggen
    Bergen

    Bryggen Tracteursted

    Bryggen Tracteursted serves traditional food based on solid craftsmanship a modern cuisine inspired by Norwegian and Hanseatic traditions.
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  • Lysverket is centrally located next to the lake Lille Lungegaardsvann
    Bergen

    Lysverket

    Michelin star restaurant Lysverket offers modern Nordic food with seafood from Western Norway as well as seasonal meat and vegetarian dishes.
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  • Fish Me
    Bergen

    Fish Me

    Located at the Fish Market, Fish Me offers a large selection of seafood and snacks. Caters for groups and can deliver to cruise ships.
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Events in Bergen

From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!

  • High On Fire
    Bergen
    18.08.2026

    High On Fire

    The metal legends High on Fire come to USF Verftet Tickets on sale from Wednesday 4 February at 11.00. No mercy, no filter: High on Fire come to Bergen on 18 August. When they take over USF Verftet, the stage is set for an evening of uncompromising metal and raw power of a rare caliber. The band from Oakland, with Matt Pike at the helm, is known for heavy riffs, raw energy and an expression that has always gone its own way – far from the polished and predictable. In 2019, High on Fire were awarded a Grammy for Best Metal Performance for the album Electric Messiah, securing their well-deserved place among metal’s biggest names. The award brought increased attention to the band, without changing what has always defined them: an uncompromising musical expression and complete dedication to their own style. With drummer Coady Willis on board, High on Fire have further developed their sound, something that is clearly evident on their latest album Cometh the Storm. The record appears as both a continuation and a renewal of the band’s core: brutal heaviness, driving tempo and a dark, almost apocalyptic atmosphere. On stage, High on Fire are an experience – a massive wall of riffs, pounding drums and an intense presence that hits you right in the gut. This is sweaty, loud and uncompromising metal craftsmanship delivered by a band that lives for the moment on stage. When the lights go down at USF Verftet on 18 August at 20.00, only one thing matters: pure, unfiltered power. Secure your ticket, and be there when High on Fire set Bergen ablaze.
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  • Morten Abel
    Bergen
    15.08.2026

    Sommerkonserter i Villahagen: Morten Abel

    Morten Abel ready for a big festival summer 2026 - A Norwegian pop icon takes the party out into the summer night! After the anniversary tour for 'I'll Come Back and Love You Forever' at the start of the year, Morten Abel is ready to continue the celebration. This time under open skies. Summer 2026 he takes over festivals across the country. Here he offers the classics from the iconic album, in addition to highlights from the pop king's hit-heavy solo career. With a career spanning four decades – from Mods and The September When to a solid string of iconic solo albums, Morten Abel is definitely one of our time's most original and beloved artists. After the success of the winter's anniversary concerts, he takes his top-tuned band further out on the road, with a show that combines celebration, nostalgia and musical abundance. Here we are talking a catalogue full of songs that live their own lives in fine form, and that never stop touching audiences. Just expect a joyful reunion with the Abel universe, with songs such as "You Are Beautiful", "Lydia", "Tulipz" and "Hard to Stay Awake" - to name a few. Get ready for a piece of timeless pop magic in the summer night! Age limit: 18 years Concert starts: 20:00 Doors open: 19:00 Disabled/Companion: Standard ticket Adapted for people with reduced mobility: Yes Parking: No Access: Bus, Light rail
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  • Otis Gibbs (US)
    Bergen
    25.08.2026

    Otis Gibbs (US)

    Otis Gibbs is finally back - and on 25 August he comes to Lille Ole Bull! After many years of absence and countless questions it is finally confirmed: Otis Gibbs returns and on 25 August he comes to Lille Ole Bull. The singer and songwriter from Wanamaker, Indiana, has long had a dedicated audience at home, and the reunion has been missed. Otis Gibbs is far more than a traditional songwriter. In addition to the music he has found success as a visual artist, podcast host and programme creator. The podcast Thanks For Giving A Damn quickly became a favourite and led further to the Pandora series Country Built, which today reaches millions of listeners. He has also built up a strong presence on YouTube. Musically Otis Gibbs is rooted in the American storytelling tradition, with roots in artists such as Woody Guthrie, Joe Hill and Bruce Springsteen. He sings about people and stories from a working, unfinished America – seen from a consistent underdog perspective. His lyrics are about work, travel, longing and the realities of life, conveyed with honesty and warmth. With a dozen albums behind him, and the critically acclaimed release The Trust of Crows as his latest, Otis Gibbs is a rare and authentic voice. That he now returns makes these concerts a truly special occasion. This concert is part of the concert series Bergen Live Sessions.
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  • Ståle Kleiberg i samtale om Debussys musikk og poesi
    Bergen
    22.08.2026

    Ståle Kleiberg i samtale om Debussys musikk og poesi

    About the conversation (The conversation will be held in Norwegian) In this conversation with composer and professor emeritus Ståle Kleiberg, we take a closer look at how French Symbolist poetry can serve as a gateway to understanding Debussy’s music. Debussy set to music many poems by the leading poets of his time, such as Stéphane Mallarmé, Charles Baudelaire, and Paul Verlaine. In these songs, poetry and music are closely intertwined. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Debussy does not use music to describe the literal content of the poetry. The aim is not to realistically “depict,” for example, a forest. In Debussy’s own words, the mysteries of the forest cannot be revealed by measuring the height of the trees. Rather than portraying the forest itself in his music, Debussy uses musical symbols to convey a person’s response to being in the forest. With this, he ushered in a new chapter in music history. Which techniques does Debussy use to achieve this? What are these musical symbols? These questions will be the focus of a conversation that takes us inside Debussy’s music and the poetry he set to music. The conversation can be combined with a concert of Debussy’s songs immediately following the talk. Find tickets and more information in our calendar. About the participants Ståle Kleiberg is a central Norwegian composer with significant international recognition. His music is frequently performed both in Norway and abroad, and most of his works have been commissioned by leading orchestras, ensembles, and performers. Numerous recordings of Kleiberg’s music have been released, receiving outstanding international reviews and several Grammy nominations. Kleiberg’s music is characterized by a personal and distinctive form of extended tonality and by a meticulous approach to timbral detail. This is particularly evident in his orchestral output, which includes three symphonies, symphonic poems, and a number of solo concertos. Kleiberg is professor emeritus of musicology and composition at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. Karina Valnumsen Hansen is Senior Curator of Music at the Kode Art Museums and Composer Homes. She holds a PhD in musicology from NTNU, focusing on politics and declamation practices in W. A. Mozart’s German operas. After completing her doctorate, she served as an associate professor in musicology at NTNU before beginning a postdoctoral position at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Her research fields include music and politics, Mozart’s biography and music, 18th-century opera, Norwegian vocal music of the 19th century, and musical declamation practices in the 18th and 19th centuries. Practical information Venue: Permanenten, the Festival Hall on the 4th floor Time: Saturday 22 August, 12:00–13:00 Price: NOK 200 Free admission for children and Kode members Photo: Morten Antonsen
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  • Blues-cruise
    Bergen
    13.08.2026

    Tursday 13 August 2026: Blues-cruise with DS Stord I

    Departure from Shetlands-Larsens brygge at 19.00, returning to the quay at approximately 22.00. About the music This time, the music is provided by Dag Bergesen’s Bluespack. The band consists of Dag Bergesen on bass and vocals, Steinar Lyssand on guitar and vocals, Jan Frode Larsen on harmonica, and T.B. Bjelland on cajon (percussion). Bluespack is currently one of the most in-demand blues bands in Bergen and the surrounding area, playing a varied blues repertoire with a strong groove and great atmosphere. This is music that really swings and is sure to be a crowd favourite. Learn more about Dag Bergesen’s Bluespack: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dag-Bergesen-Artist-Page-100057776045063/ Learn more about D/S Stord I: Website: www.stord1.no Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STORD1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stord_1/
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  • Håkon Magnar Skogstad: 24 Variations for piano
    Bergen
    23.08.2026

    Håkon Magnar Skogstad: 24 Variations for piano

    About the concert In this lecture-recital, award-winning pianist Håkon Magnar Skogstad presents music from his latest album, 24 Variations for Piano. The work is inspired by classical forms and draws impulses from well-known composers from Frits Thaulow’s era, such as Debussy, Ravel, Grieg, Liszt, Mussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff, as well as earlier composers like Chopin and Bach. Skogstad combines these influences with inspiration from Argentine tango style and Astor Piazzolla. The result is a unique work that continues the fusion of musical impulses also found in Debussy’s music. Skogstad’s lecture-recital grows out of his doctoral research project, in which he recreated the romantic–impressionist playing style of the Catalan-Spanish pianist Ricardo Viñes—the pianist who premiered Debussy’s and Ravel’s piano music in Paris around 1900. This lecture-recital offers a rare opportunity to experience this vibrant legacy associated with, among others, Thaulow and Debussy. About the artist Håkon Magnar Skogstad is an award-winning pianist and composer with formal training in classical performance from Oslo and New York. In 2022, he completed a PhD in artistic research at NTNU in Trondheim. Skogstad has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Norway, the USA, Argentina, Germany, Spain, Austria, and Sweden. He has composed several large-scale commissioned works, and his tango-inspired album Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra received the 2021 Spellemann Award in the classical music category. Practical information Date: 23 August 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: The Thaulow exhibition at Permanenten Price: NOK 290 / 250 / 100
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  • Bergens Consort
    Bergen
    15.08.2026

    Bergens Consort in St. Mary's Church

    In the shadow of Mariakirken and the old wharf of Bryggen, Bergen once stood at the crossroads of the Hanseatic world, where merchants brought not only goods, but also melodies, dances, and new musical fashions. For an evening, we follow those routes where sounds travelled north through Dutch and Prussian ports, before taking roots in Bergen's churches and homes. French elegance, Italian invention, German craft and English spirit meet Norwegian folklore, in a concert presented by Bergens Consort. Tickets: NOK 200, - (at the door) Children (<16): Free admission
  • Saturday Night Fever - The Musical
    Bergen
    14.08.2026 - 29.08.2026

    Saturday Night Fever - The Musical

    After performing the musical GREASE for nearly 35,000 people in the major Norwegian cities of Kristiansand, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger in 2024–2025, the production company Musical Norway is once again pulling out all the stops! This time, it’s the iconic musical film Saturday Night Fever that will take the stage at Norway’s largest venues. The film, starring John Travolta, premiered in 1977 and was the prelude to his next major role — in Grease! The Norwegian stage version will also feature the same leading actor: artist, musician, and TV personality Atle Pettersen. He now steps from playing the college boy Danny in Grease to the disco dancer Tony in Saturday Night Fever. In Norwegian.
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  • Ann Oradee & Boy Sirichai (TH)
    Bergen
    31.07.2026

    Ann Oradee & Boy Sirichai (TH)

    Samraib Thai presents ANN ORADEE & BOY SIRICHAI from Thailand, at USF Verftet. Thailand's greatest voices in molam and luk thung! Ann Oradee is one of Thailand's most popular female artists in modern molam, with a number of releases that have accumulated millions of plays and made her one of the most sought-after live artists in Thailand. Boy Sirichai is the frontman of Morlam Jai Koen Roi, one of Thailand's most acclaimed molam bands. Through energetic stage shows and a strong grounding in the Thai music tradition the band has built up a large audience both in Thailand and internationally. For the first time Ann Oradee and Boy Sirichai visit Bergen with a full band. Audiences can look forward to a full evening with two of the most sought-after artists in modern molam, a rare opportunity to experience them live in Norway! INFO: – Doors open at 19:00. – Start at 21:30. – AGE LIMIT 18 YEARS. Young people under 18 can enter with a guardian over 23 years. See info and form for guardian arrangement here: https://nord.wufoo.com/forms/vergeskjema/ – Use of strobe lights and glycol/mineral oil based stage smoke during the event may occur. – It is not permitted to bring items such as rucksacks, bags, large handbags, umbrellas, bottles/cans and similar into the concert hall. Such items cannot be left in the cloakroom for storage either. – Please be aware that we have limited capacity in the cloakroom during winter at large audience numbers. – Standing only. – Tickets are only refunded in case of cancelled event. – Separate ticket price for companion card. Officially issued companion card must be shown at the ticket check.
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  • Ro i rom-konsert i Tandberg
    Bergen
    26.08.2026 - 09.09.2026

    Ro i rom-konsert i Tandberg

    Welcome to a concert out of the ordinary, where music and art meet in atmospheric harmony. This afternoon, you are invited to experience Tandberg’s art in a completely new way – through sound and presence. Let the music set the mood as you wander among the artworks, sit down, or perhaps lie back to find complete calm. There is space here to listen, feel, and immerse yourself in the moment. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes. It is an invitation to relax your shoulders, let your thoughts rest, and allow both art and music to engage the senses. Practical information: Price: – Adult: NOK 200 – Kode member: free – Children: free Time: 16.00–16.30 The ticket grants access to all Kode museums for the entire day.
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  • Norwegian Folk Lunch
    Bergen
    02.07.2026 - 01.10.2026

    Norwegian Folk Lunch

    Step into a cosy old-time atmosphere and experience true Norwegian charm and hospitality. We invite you to taste Norwegian style waffles with brunost (brown cheese), jam and sour cream, enjoy a cup of coffee and discover a piece of our folk traditions. The entertainment comes from our own traditional performers and will vary between fiddle playing, singing and traditional dance. Gimle is located 5 minutes walk from the Tourist Information, right behind the church Korskirken. Book your ticket here.
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  • ARIANA REINES!
    Bergen
    26.08.2026

    BLEKK presenterer: ARIANA REINES! I samtale med Anna Kleiva og Eira Søyseth

    BLEKK presents: ARIANA REINES! In conversation with Anna Kleiva and Eira Søyseth. Ariana Reines, one of the most influential poets of our time, is making a stop in Bergen in August! Over the past two years, Ariana Reines has published two new books: Wave of Blood, coming out in Norwegian translation by Anna Kleiva with the publisher HOF in August, and The Rose. The two books differ both formally and thematically, yet at the same time they interweave, revealing the range of Reines' authorship. While Wave of Blood is an essayistic-poetic exploration of genocide, guilt, language, and the public sphere, and how all of this connects to the body, The Rose is a poetry collection of a more traditional format. It takes on one of the greatest poetic motifs: love and the poetic symbolism associated with love, taking the rose as its starting point. During the event in Bergen, there will be readings from and conversation about both books. Feel free to bring your own questions related to the publications, as we will also open the floor up to questions and an extended conversation in the second part. We look forward to Arianas visit! Ariana Reines works within poetry, theatre, performance, and astrology. Her poetry engages in dialogue with contemporary events and rhetoric, as well as ancient texts. Anna Kleiva is a Norwegian poet and translator. Her most recent book is Triks (2025). She has translated several of Reines's books into Norwegian. Eira Søyseth is also a Norwegian poet and translator. She is the editor of Blekk, and her most recent book is Fellesskapsmonsteret (2026). This event is part of Bergen Kunsthall's live programme. ——Access—— Bergen Kunsthall can be accessed from street level and has gender-neutral accessible toilet facilities. For more information, please visit https://www.kunsthall.no/en/visit-us/access/ If you have any questions or requests, please contact [email protected], our staff will do their best to assist. Bergen Kunsthall follows a no-tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment on the basis of ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, class, age or dis/ability- and ask our staff, artists and visitors to do the same.
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  • Bergen Ølfestival 2026
    Bergen
    21.08.2026 - 22.08.2026

    Bergen Ølfestival 2026

    Welcome to Bergen Beer Festival 2026 We are repeating the success at the city’s new cultural hotspot, Hallen USF. The former industrial hall at USF Verftet accommodates around 1,500 people and is currently being upgraded for cultural use. The festival area also includes the USF Back Yard (the parking area), which is covered as well. This is where you will find food stands and the programme stage. Company or group? See here. Early Bird tickets available on all tickets until December. The festival in 2026 will present a representative selection of small and large, new and established, local and national breweries. Opening hours: Friday 21 August 14:00 - 21:00 Saturday 22 August 13:00 - 21:00 Ticket packages: To enter the festival, you purchase a small, medium or large ticket package (ticket + tokens + tasting glass). A limited number of festival passes for both days will also be available. Tickets are sold online only. The ticket is valid for the entire opening hours. Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Early Bird tickets are available until December or until sold out. Early Bird: Small package (day ticket NOK 200 + 5 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 375 Medium package (day ticket NOK 200 + 10 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 550 Large package (day ticket NOK 200 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 725 Festival package (ticket both days NOK 425 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 950 Regular prices: Small package (day ticket NOK 300 + 5 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 475 Medium package (day ticket NOK 300 + 10 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 650 Large package (day ticket NOK 300 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 825 Festival package (ticket both days NOK 525 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 1050 If you need more tokens, token sales are available within the festival area. Purchased tokens are not refundable, so please do not buy more than you need. Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
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  • BERGEN DRAMATIKKFESTIVAL
    Bergen
    27.08.2026 - 30.08.2026

    BERGEN DRAMATIKKFESTIVAL 2026

    The fourth edition of Bergen Dramatikkfestival takes place 27–30 August 2026. Once again we invite you to an ambitious festival programme with a diversity of expressions, perspectives and formats. The festival brings together new and established artists from across Scandinavia to take the pulse of, explore, challenge and celebrate contemporary forms of dramatic text. The programme offers full-scale productions in the form of world premieres and guest performances, staged readings, happenings and celebrations in addition to lectures, masterclasses and stage talks. Are you planning to attend more than three events at the festival? Then we recommend a festival pass! A festival pass costs NOK 500, and gives a substantial discount on all productions and free admission to the professional programme. You still need to book tickets for each individual event. The festival pass gives a discount, and is worthwhile if you are planning to attend more than three of the over 30 items in our programme. Please note that most events will be in Norwegian. Read more about the festival at: www.bergendramatikkfestival.no | www.cornerstones.no Tickets: cornerstone.ticketco.events/no/nb
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  • Leon Majcen (US) og Zandi Holup (US)
    Bergen
    18.08.2026

    Leon Majcen (US) og Zandi Holup (US)

    Leon Majcen and Zandi Holup at Lille Ole Bull 18 August Leon Majcen is the son of Bosnian refugees, grew up in Florida and has roots deeply planted in the American folk and songwriting tradition. Inspired by storytellers such as Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Bob Dylan and Guy Clark, he has since his record debut in 2020 established himself as a productive and personal voice within folk and americana. With four albums in five years, as well as a number of singles and EPs, Majcen has built a strong repertoire that grows in both weight and expression with each release and each concert. His latest album, Making A Livin' (Not a Killin'), is inspired by a life on the road and is considered his most honest to date – filled with songs about travel, farewells, work and the people you meet along the way. The music balances the intimate and acoustic with a larger and more dynamic soundscape, and live Leon Majcen is an engaging and present storyteller. Holup has broken through with her expressive, melancholic vocals and debut album Wildflower (2025). When they visit Lille Ole Bull on Tuesday 18 August, everything is in place for an intimate and atmospheric concert experience in classic troubadour spirit. Two strong voices with clear personality and great ability to communicate. This concert is part of the concert series Bergen Live Sessions.
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  • Bjørn Eidsvåg
    Bergen
    14.08.2026

    Bjørn Eidsvåg

    Outdoor concert in the middle of Bergen city center. After half a century in the music industry, Bjørn Eidsvåg stands as a pillar of Norwegian musical life, and for many years he has played around 80 concerts annually in every corner of the country. After an eventful autumn and winter with concerts and a new show, he is ready to take on the festival stages in the summer of 2026. In Norwegian.
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  • Beyond The Gates
    Bergen
    29.07.2026 - 01.08.2026

    Beyond The Gates

    As an extreme metal festival, Beyond the Gates arose from the ashes of the cult Hole in the Sky festival in 2013. Renowned for curating some of the best lineups in extreme metal has grown into a favorite summer event for heavy music fans all over the globe. The festival will take place for four days across multiple venues, including USF Verftet, Kulturhuset, and the legendary Grieghallen, where many seminal Norwegian black metal albums were recorded in the 90s. Beyond the Gates experience In addition to this massive extreme metal event, Beyond the Gates offers attendees unique and exciting opportunities to explore Norwegian and black metal culture in this historic city! For years, fans have been flocking to Bergen to experience their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. Nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene. Beyond the Gates will make a great effort to give all the traveling fans a unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, the festival hosts will be putting together a series of events so that fans can enhance and build on the Beyond the Gates Experience, including guided tours, art exhibitions, a tattoo festival, and more that will be revealed soon! Buy your festival tickets here.
  • Frode Grytten Beat Band Absolutt Sommarambivalens
    Bergen
    14.08.2026 - 15.08.2026

    Frode Grytten Beat Band Absolutt Sommarambivalens

    For the fifth year in a row, the legendary Frode Grytten Beat Band returns to Cornerhagen with the summer equivalent of their better-known winter version – Absolutt Sommarambivalens. This time, they celebrate summer, love, bright nights, and dark emotions. Expect funk, punk, poetry, playful banter, and the most beautiful summer songs. After this, summer nights will never be the same again. Throughout the summer, Stas Artist, in collaboration with Cornerteateret in Bergen, will present an outdoor stage in the garden featuring great music from beloved artists, evenings of stand-up comedy, and family performances for the enjoyment of the little ones. We’re hoping for sunshine and clear skies, but fortunately the event is under cover if the rain should come. Bring a friend and enjoy cultural experiences in Cornerhagen! Event start time: 20:00 Doors open: 19:30 Duration: 90 minutes Food & drink: Full bar service Age limit: 12 Companions: Full price
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  • Ariettes oubliées: Claude Debussys sanger i toner og ord
    Bergen
    22.08.2026

    Ariettes oubliées: Claude Debussys sanger i toner og ord

    About the concert At the concert, a Nynorsk translation of a selection of poems from the French poet Paul Verlaine’s collection Songar utan ord (Romances sans paroles) will be performed. Verlaine’s poetry can also be heard in Debussy’s musical settings on the same program. The songs, known as Glemte sanger (Ariettes oubliées), are sung by soprano Margrethe Fredheim, accompanied by Christian Grøvlen on piano. He will also perform one of Debussy’s most frequently played piano works, Suite bergamasque. Its most famous piece, Clair de lune, has long been a beloved favorite. The concert can be combined with a talk (in Norwegian) at 12:00 about Debussy’s music and poetry, led by composer and professor emeritus Ståle Kleiberg from NTNU.
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  • In Flames
    Bergen
    19.08.2026

    In Flames

    Among the pioneers of Swedish death metal, In Flames stands as one of the most influential bands of all time. Now they’re coming to Bergen! For nearly three decades, they have shaped — and reshaped — the melodic death metal genre, and as they now return to Bergen, it’s set to be an evening where both blood pressure and adrenaline will be pushed to the limit.
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Getting here and around

Get in-depth travel information on Bergen’s official website.
Plan your trip to Bergen with the travel planner Entur.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

Discover Fjord Norway

  • Bryggen in Bergen, wharf
    Bergen
  • A train passing through a scenic valley in Flåm
    Flåm
  • View over Geirangerfjord and the Seven Sisters waterfall
    Geirangerfjord
  • A person on the mountain plateau Trolltunga above Lake Ringedalsvatnet in the Hardangerfjord region, Fjord Norway
    Hardangerfjord
  • Haugesund city in Fjord Norway
    Haugesund and Haugalandet
  • Kristiansund port
    Kristiansund
  • Old small town Lærdalsøyri in Sogn, Fjord Norway
    Lærdal
  • Person paragliding by Tusten in Molde, Møre og Romsdal
    Molde
  • Hiking at Mount Hoven near Loen Skylift in Loen in the Nordfjord area of Fjord Norway
    Nordfjord
  • The Atlantic Road in Northwest, Fjord Norway
    Northwest
  • Sunrise The Pulpit Rock in Ryfylke, Fjord Norway
    Ryfylke
  • Gorsbolten in Seljestadjuvet, Røldal
    Røldal
  • Loen skylift located in Stryn
    Stryn
  • A view of Litunet in Suldal, Ryfylke, Fjord-Norway.
    Suldal
  • Five people kayaking close to the Folgefonna glacier in Kvinnherad
    Sunnhordland
  • Utsikten viewpoint scenic route Gaularfjell
    The Fjord Coast and Sunnfjord
  • People standing on Preikestolen mountain in Lysefjorden in Fjord Norway
    The Lysefjord
  • Two people admiring the view from the top of mount Molden in the Sognefjord area of Fjord Norway
    The Sognefjord area
  • Two friends walking in Fargegaten, The colour street, in Stavanger
    The Stavanger region
  • A group of paragliders landing on a green field in Voss in Fjord Norway during the Ekstremsportveko extreme sport festival
    Voss
  • Girl enjoying the view of Ålesund from the Aksla viewpoint
    Ålesund and Sunnmøre
  • A person standing at the tip of Rampestreken viewpoint, looking out at the fjord and mountains of Åndalsnes in Northwest, Fjord Norway.
    Åndalsnes

More travel ideas

  • Bryggen in Bergen, wharf
    Bergen
  • Evening at the UNESCO world heritage site Bryggen in Bergen, Fjord Norway
    Behind Bryggen
  • Autumn leaves and the hurtigruten steamer in the fjord
    The Coastal Express Route: Cruise like a local
  • Oscarsborg fortress in Drøbak, Eastern Norway, one of several national fortresses
    National fortresses
  • Hiking from Loen Skylift
    Top hikes in Fjord Norway
  • A couple in front of a wharf in Oslo
    Norway’s trendiest districts
  • Two women are kissing in a street in Southern Norway
    Where the locals go: 10 charming summer spots
  • Urnes stave church in Luster in Sognefjord, Fjord Norway
    Norway’s UNESCO sites
  • Two people standing on a boat enjoying the view of the Nærøyfjord in winter
    A winter journey from Bergen to Flåm
  • People hiking Oppstemten to Mount Ulriken in Bergen
    11 stairways to heaven
  • Santa Claus and a girl at one of Norway’s top Christmas destinations, Savalen
    Top Christmas destinations
  • View of the Hurtigruten ship MS Nordlys from a kayak at Hjørundfjorden in Fjord Norway
    Plan your trip with Hurtigruten
The northern lights over the fishing village Reine in Lofoten, Northern Norway
Northern lights
A woman traveling with Flåm railway
Some of the world’s most beautiful train journeys
Three people standing at a viewpoint above the city of Ålesund in Fjord Norway
Top 10 destinations in Norway
  • White tailed eagle in Northern Norway, at winter
    Wildlife safaris
  • Friends celebrating in knitted sweaters
    Friluftsliv: Our love for the outdoors
  • Go skiing in Norway in winter
    Skiing

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