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.
Get in-depth travel information on Visit Bergen’s official website.
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Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
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Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Events in Bergen
From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!
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Getting here and around
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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
A ferry 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.
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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