Bergen, Norway’s second-largest city, is a historic coastal gem in Fjord Norway. Framed by seven mountains and iconic fjords like the Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord, it's the perfect base for exploring Norway's breathtaking fjord landscapes.
Bergen in winter
10 cool reasons to go
As winter settles over Norway, Bergen embraces the season in its own way. A milder climate, scenic landscapes, a World Heritage-listed wharf, and vibrant culture – something for every winter traveller.
A well-developed public transport network makes it simple to get from A to B in the Bergen region. A compact centre makes the city easy to explore on foot.
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1. Historic Bryggen
Experience the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site Bryggen without the crowds.
These centuries-old wooden buildings are some of the most well-preserved and well-known settlements from the Middle Ages in the world.
2. Fløibanen funicular
Fløyen in winter is Bergen’s best kept secret. One minute you’re dodging raindrops in the city, and the next, you’re whisked up the Fløibanen funicular to a winter wonderland!
3. Ulriken Cable Car
But the highest of Bergen's seven mountains is Ulriken, 643 metres above sea level. You can either attach some spikes on your shoes and hike or simply ride the Ulriken Cable Car to the top.
4. Milder winters
Bergen's winter climate is nature's way of keeping you on your toes: Will it snow? Will it rain? Who knows?!
This part of Norway experiences relatively mild winters due to the Gulf Stream, making it pleasant to stroll the streets and explore the most charming parts of town.
5. Christmas in Bergen
Don’t be surprised if you see Christmas decorations and lights in November — the holiday cheer starts early! We're talking magically decorated Christmas markets, light shows, and the world's largest gingerbread town!
Top things to do
Don't miss these highlights.
BergenFish Market in Bergen
BergenFløibanen funicular
BergenKode Bergen Art Museum
BergenBryggen in Bergen
BergenBergen Aquarium
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6.Fine dining and comfort food
Exquisite food can feel like a warm hug!
In Bergen, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, you will find many unique restaurants.
Like this one, Frescohallen, decorated with murals and mirror installations. The former stock exchange building is considered one of Norway's national art treasures and has a menu to match.
7. Seafood at its prime
But what should you pick from the menu? Fresh seafood is at the core of Bergen cuisine and at this time of year, it's at its most flavourful!
Learn about Bergen and its local food traditions and history on a guided walk, which also includes a visit to the fish market Fisketorget, with its indoor Mathallen.
Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
8. Artistic masterpieces
From world-class seafood to world-class art!
KODE is one of the largest museums for art, design, and music in the Nordic countries. Its collection includes numerous works by world-famous painter Edvard Munch.
If you love music, you should also visit Troldhaugen, the home of composer Edvard Grieg from 1885, which is now a living museum.
Museums and galleries
Explore international art, archaeological exhibits, and musical treasures.
9. Indoor fun
If you're looking to seek shelter from the rain at any point, you'll be glad to know there's plenty of indoor fun to enjoy!
How about a visit to Bergen Aquarium to meet some cute locals?
10. Winter cruises
From Bergen, you also have the opportunity to discover some of the world's most iconic fjords — now in winter dress!
The popular Norway in a Nutshell tour is available all year round. In winter, you avoid the biggest crowds.
Short on time? Join a half-day cruise through the narrow Mostraumen strait. The boat glides so close to a towering waterfall that you may even feel a little spray on your face!
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Bergen has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is completely 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.
Where to stay
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Events in Bergen
From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!
Bergen28.05.2026Mari Boine
A powerful voice from Sápmi. Mari Boine is a cultural icon. Ever since the albums Jaskatvuođa maŋŋá in 1985 and Gula Gula in 1989, she has been an important voice for Sámi culture. The songs in her native language have resonated internationally, and Boine has experimented with genre-blending and various artist collaborations – such as with Peter Gabriel, and with Jan Garbarek – throughout her career. – My songs describe the pain of oppression and the struggle to reclaim self-respect, but I also sing about the joy of growing up within a culture that has such a close bond with nature, says Boine. In recent years, Boine has been rediscovered by new audiences following her participation in the Norwegian TV show Hver gang vi møtes, where she interpreted songs by Norwegian musicians in Vamp, Highasakite and Matoma with her powerful voice and strong stage presence. The newspaper VG wrote: ‘Mari Boine is one of our leading musical alchemists, with enviable control.’ On the 2024 album Alva, Boine confronted her strict, religious upbringing. Critics expressed that the tone and message seemed closer to the well-known songs from the beginning of her career. In Håkonshallen during the Bergen International Festival, the trio will perform from Mari Boine’s extensive catalogue. Image: Mari Boine. Photo: Per Heimly
Bergen31.05.2026Christian Grøvlen
An evening for piano lovers. Pianist and composer Christian Grøvlen was born and raised at Kronstad, Bergen, and already has a long and eventful concert career. In recent years, he has served as director of the Composer's Homes at KODE. Even though he's surrounded by the legacy of Grieg, Bull, and Sæverud, Grøvlen has also brought lesser-known voices from Norway's cultural heritage into the spotlight. For this evening in Håkonshallen, Grøvlen has selected four composers and works that hold deep personal meaning for him: Weber, with his romantic and forward-looking Sonata No. 2; and Chopin, with a work written in ardent admiration of Weber’s music. The program also features Agathe Backer Grøndahl’s mystical I blaafjellet. Grøndahl’s music tends toward late Romanticism and Impressionism, with hints of folk music influenced by Bartók. Grøvlen has a special affection for Backer Grøndahl’s music and has played a key role in bringing her work out into the world. The final piece of the evening is a passionate and tempestuous work: Sergei Rachmaninov's Piano Sonata No. 2.
Bergen29.05.2026Hagenkvartetten
One last time. 'When I listen to a string quartet, it feels as if I am eavesdropping on a conversation between four intelligent people,' wrote Goethe in 1829. In Håkonshallen, one of the most legendary quartets of our time takes the stage. Formed in 1981 by siblings Lukas, Veronika, Clemens and Angelika Hagen, the quartet quickly established itself at the very highest international level. In a shifting world full of turmoil and uncertainty, the Hagen Quartet has been a constant presence. They have, in a way, always been here – through cold and hot wars, the fall of the Soviet Union, the arrival of the internet, four popes and a pandemic. They are now on their farewell tour, and in Bergen you have an exclusive opportunity to experience the quartet one last time. On this evening they perform some of the true treasures of the quartet repertoire, works that have stood the test of time: Beethoven’s Quartet No. 16, Haydn’s Quartet No. 54, and Schubert’s Quartet No. 14. Image on top: Hagen Quartet, photo by Andrej Grilc
Book nowBergen22.05.2026 - 21.05.2026ISMO: Perseverance Tour
Stageway, All Things Live Norway & Acomic Soul present: ISMO – Perseverance Tour ISMO is an internationally acclaimed comedian, writer, rally driver, and master of wordplay. After recovering from a broken back, Finland’s funniest export is back — sharper, tougher, and funnier than ever! On the Perseverance Tour, ISMO blends his sharp observational humor with true Finnish sisu — the drive, stubbornness, and courage to face adversity. The result? A show that’s clever, surprising, and laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish. ISMO has become a global voice for everyone who speaks English as a second language, winning fans worldwide with his precise and absurd takes on language, culture, and life’s little (and big) oddities. The tour kicks off in 2026, taking him to the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Asia — with all-new material and a fresh perspective on human foolishness. Since moving to the US, ISMO has appeared on NBC, CBS, Just For Laughs, Top Gear Finland, and notably Conan, where his stand-up clip went viral with over 135 million views. The following year, he appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, which propelled his career further and cemented his status as an internet phenomenon.
Book nowBergen15.05.2026 - 14.05.2026Willi Carlisle (US)
The wildest troubadour from the Midwest is coming to Bergen! American folk poet Willi Carlisle is heading to Bergen with a banjo in his hand, his heart on his sleeve, and a new album that’s catching the attention of both punk fans and folk lovers. Raised in Kansas and now living in Arkansas, Carlisle has carved out a unique place in American folk music. He blends working-class grit with a poet’s eye, singing with a raw honesty that makes audiences laugh, cry, and shout along in the same breath.
Bergen30.05.2026 - 31.05.2026Israel & Mohamed
Fatherhood and art in uplifting cross-cultural dialogue. French theatre-maker Mohamed El Khatib returns to the Bergen International Festival after last year’s The secret life of old people and A beautiful ending. El Khatib is back with a collaboration with Spanish flamenco artist Israel Galván. This co-created work brings together their two journeys, two life stories elegantly woven together in a contemplation of art, life and inheritance. El Khatib and Galván converse on stage – only this is a conversation where sometimes only dance and movement are needed. Past and present come together as both men enter a conversation with each other and their fathers that is both intimate and political. Drawing on film, dance, music, performance and even a little bit of football, both men navigate their shared history with a profound sense of their heritage. The resulting “documentary dance” is an uplifting dialogue across the Mediterranean, a portrait of two artists exploring the phenomenon of fatherhood with humour, respect and compassion. “To the right of the stage, the rebellious flamenco virtuoso, Israel Galván, dressed in a long blue djellaba. To the left, the writer-director Mohamed El Khatib, in football shorts and flamenco shoes. With a touch of humor, the two artists present their intertwined portraits, through their relationship with their fathers, two men of the older generation who raised them with a firm hand.” – La Provence Image at top: Israel Galván and Mohamed El Khatib. Photo: Yohanne Lamoulère Language Performed in French, surtitled in English
Book nowBergen08.05.2026KÅRE KOLVE FUSION
Jazz-funk-fusion with groove, warmth and energy Kåre Kolve Fusion is one of Norway's most exciting jazz-fusion projects - a band where saxophonist and composer Kåre Kolve has brought together some of the country's best musicians to create music that feels both like classic fusion and at the same time fresh and modern. Remember to book a table for the best experience The music sits in the delightful intersection of jazz, funk, pop and fusion. Here you will find smooth, groovy and funky melodies that move the body, strong interplay and inspired solos - music that makes the audience listen, smile and move. This is music you don’t need to be a jazz expert to love: Hooks and grooves that catch immediately Improvisation that elevates every moment A live experience that hits both heart and mind The band has already released albums and singles that have received great feedback - and with new material on the way, Kåre Kolve Fusion is ready to tour with a show that blends technical brilliance with solid groove. Lineup (example): Kåre Kolve - saxophone Torstein Lofthus - drums Jonny Sjo - bass Frode Mangen - keyboards Bernt Rune Stray - guitars A live experience you don’t want to miss - jazz improvisation meets funk rhythms and the boundless energy of fusion music.
Bergen31.05.2026 - 01.06.2026Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione
Vivaldi’s masterpiece reimagined in dance. Celebrated choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker and Radouan Mriziga's lauded take on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons comes to Bergen in a live version with Amandine Beyer, the violinist who inspired it. 300 years ago in Venice, Antonio Vivaldi wrote one of history’s most iconic pieces of music. His set of violin concertos known as The Four Seasons was one of the first musical works to attempt to describe phenomena with which humans are all familiar – the changes in climate through the course of a year. Over three centuries, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has inspired countless artists, musicians and listeners. But violinist Amandine Beyer’s acclaimed recording of the work had a particular effect on Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, the radical dancer-choreographer known for her exactingly rhythmical work. Together, De Keersmaeker and choreographer Radouan Mriziga created Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione – a danced response to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, taking its name from the title of the composer’s original publication. Premiered in 2024, the piece was described by the Financial Times as ‘90 minutes of carefully constructed dance geometry, at once nonchalant and cerebral.’ For this version, the dancers of De Keersmaeker’s company Rosas will move to a live performance of Vivaldi’s seasons from Beyer and her ensemble Gli Incogniti, whose recording of the music made such an impact. Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione promises to reawaken our engagement with a masterpiece of the baroque and offer a deeply human, physical response to the power of Vivaldi’s music – all in an age when climate change threatens the very idea of four seasons itself. Video on top: Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione, 2024. Video: Ruben Desiere & Olivia Rochette
Bergen26.05.2026 - 09.06.2026Bergen International Festival
For over 70 years the Bergen International Festival has been an international meeting-place for creative forces and people of diverse backgrounds. The programme builds on classical music and theatrical art, branching out in a variety of directions. The Festival embraces international stars and newcomers, capacious concert halls and intimate recitals, the old, the new, and everything that occurs when they come together. The UNESCO city of Bergen, encompassing such historical venues as the home of composer Edvard Grieg and the 750-year-old royal seat Håkonshallen, is the backdrop for hundreds of experiences of living art and memories for life created by the Festival for fifteen days in spring every year. The Bergen International Festival coalesces when art forms meet, in encounters between tradition and renewal, reflection and rejoicing, stage and auditorium. About the Bergen International Festival • The Festival is under the patronage of His Majesty King Harald V. • Presents music, opera, theatre, dance, debates and family events during 15 days in May/June every year. • The first Bergen International Festival was held in 1953. • Lars Petter Hagen has been the Festival director since 2022. • The Bergen International Festival had an attendance of 72.000 in 2023. The Festival dates in the upcoming years are: • Wednesday 21 May - Wednesday 04 June 2025 • Wednesday 27 May - Wednesday 10 June 2026 • Wednesday 26 May - Wednesday 9 June 2027
Bergen31.05.2026Amalie Stalheim with young string players
Sounds of the new generation. Cellist Amalie Stalheim is known for her intense musicality, bold artistry and compelling stage presence. As part of the mentoring programme Classical Link, she is as passionate about the great legacy of classical music as she is about commissioning new works and supporting young talent. At Bergen’s Det Vestnorske Teateret, Stalheim leads an ensemble of talented young string players – violinists Phelan Walker and Olga Melby Larsson, Philemon Hahn on the viola, and Clara Yuna Friedensburg on the cello – in an exploration of the sound worlds of three talented young composers mentored by Ørjan Matre. Miłosz Krawczyk is a Swedish-Polish composer and winner of First Prize at the at Dante 700 International Competition for Symphonic Composition. His music draws from sacred traditions, folk influences, and Eastern European modernism. Yuto Obata is a Japanese composer based in Helsinki whose music aims to expand the sonic possibilities of acoustic instruments in the creation of a unique sonority. Julia Constance Wiger-Nordås is a Bergen-based composer and flautist whose handwritten scores for acoustic instruments set out to explore varied dimensional concepts and ‘touch the transcendent’. Join some of Norway’s most promising young string players in this Festival Academy concert, which is an occasion to get to know the artists of the future. Clara Yuna Friedensburg will also give a concert with pianist Ole Christian Haagenrud at Gamlehaugen, and Olga Melby Larsson is also featured both in a concert at Gamlehaugen and as a soloist with BIT20 Ensemble in Korskirken. Top image: Amalie Stalheim with young string players at the 2025 Festival. Photo: Thor Brødreskift
Bergen16.05.2026 - 16.05.202717th May - Norwegian Constitution Day
A unique feature in Bergen is the city's many traditional and special "Buekorps" - the traditional drummer brigades. In addition to the Norwegian flags, people typically wear red, white and blue ribbons. Norwegians wear traditional outfits, called bunad. The graduating class from the Norwegian equivalent of high school - known as russ - is also a big part of the celebrations. You'll see them wearing special red or blu overalls and generally being a lively addition to the parades and festivities. The Morning parade: Starts at Dreggen at 07:00 The first parade takes place already at 7:00 from Dreggen, with a salute, our national anthem and of course the Bergen song. The Morning parade ends with a speech at the Festival Square. The main parade: Departure from Koengen approx at 10:30 As the name says, the main parade is one of the biggest events on 17th of May. It involves the city's "associations, corporations and government agencies." The parade ends at Festplassen Square. The Flag parade: Starts at the Festplassen Square at 10:40 The Flag parade starts from different schools and march to the gathering at Festival Square. The route goes through the center and pass the main parade and ends at Torgalmenningen. The Flag parade is the children's parade! The parade ends at Koengen. Fireworks round off the day at Festplassen at 23:15 Please note that the whole city center will be closed for ordinary traffic during the celebrations and public transport will have special routes and stops. The Bergen Light Rail to and from the airport will not stop at the two last stops in the city center (Nonneseter and Byparken) in the morning until 15:00 in the afternoon. Bergen Buss station is then the last stop in the city center. If you are going from the city center to the airport on the 17th May, we recommend you plan your means of transport well in advance.
Book nowBergen22.05.2026 - 23.05.2026EN DAGS PAUSE - JAHN TEIGEN TRIBUTE
With EN DAGS PAUSE, you get Jahn Teigen’s greatest hits performed by a six-piece band that absolutely loves playing these songs and giving the audience that little extra. You’ll also hear Prima Vera songs and tracks from Anita Skorgan’s repertoire when EN DAGS PAUSE takes the stage. Remember to book a table for the best experience. When Jahn Teigen left us on 24 February 2020, he left behind a rare musical legacy for all of us. He is without a doubt one of Norway’s most popular artists over a career spanning more than 50 years. “En dags pause” is a band dedicated to honoring Jahn Teigen. The project was already underway when he passed away, and we had his personal approval to do it. An evening with “En dags pause” is a journey through 50 years of sing-alongs. Only when you experience all these musical treasures do you truly understand what an artist and songwriter Jahn Teigen was. With songs like “Mil etter mil,” “Optimist,” “Adieu,” “Min første kjærlighet,” “Det vakreste som fins,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and Prima Vera tracks like “Det er en fin dag” and “Naboen,” you’re in for an evening where sing-along moments come naturally. We in “En dags pause” want you to enjoy a full evening of music from Norway’s greatest artist.
Book nowBergen09.05.2026 - 10.05.2026The Soul Alive! Soul klubb + DJ Stig Paa
Doors: 21:00 Concert: 22:00 Tickets: 250 NOK / 150 NOK Get ready for an evening filled with rhythms that move your body and touch your soul! The Soul Alive is a ten-piece band delivering soul music at its very best. With a carefully curated setlist and energy that fills the room, they take the club vibe to a whole new level – all performed live, just as it should be. This isn’t just a night of music – it’s an invitation to the dance floor. Come and experience real club magic, where every groove is delivered with passion and power. And the night doesn’t stop there. DJ Stig Paa will keep the energy going after the concert, taking over the dance floor and creating a night of vinyl magic, curated to keep you dancing well into the early hours. This is a club experience you don’t want to miss! The Soul Alive consists of: Rakel Anna Kristjansdottir – vocals Felix Costain Schou – vocals Håvar Skaugen – baritone saxophone Andreas Hatzikiriakidis – trumpet Jon Trygve Olsen – saxophone Torkil Hjelle – bass Peter Søreide – guitar Bård Aarvik – guitar Jonas Stønjum Grar – drums TBA – percussion
Bergen29.05.2026Lise Davidsen with James Baillieu
Soul-searching with Schubert. This is an evening where everything is laid bare. No emotion is too small, nor too big. In other words: it is time for Franz Schubert. The Austrian composer lived only 31 years, yet he managed to leave behind more than 600 songs before his death in 1828. “There is a divine spark in him,” said Ludwig van Beethoven of Schubert. His music is imbued with longing, despair, and helplessness. And yet, beneath it all sings love - impossible love, and possible love. This is part of Schubert’s brilliance: the way he reveals the ambiguity in every question and every life choice, letting longing, hope, and love reflect and refract through one another. And the voice of love this evening is that of Lise Davidsen. Together with pianist James Baillieu, she delves into some of Schubert’s most introspective and emotionally profound songs. The world-renowned soprano was named Festival musician at the 2023 Bergen International Festival, where she captivated audiences in the title role of the opening production, Tosca. ‘Davidsen sings with painful and heart-wrenching intensity about how young love is, in an instant, transformed into all-consuming tragedy,’ wrote Aftenposten when the duo appeared at the Festival in 2023. Image on top: Lise Davidsen. Photo: James Hole Contributors Lise Davidsen vocals James Baillieu piano Music by Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Works Franz Schubert (1797—1828) Am Bach im Frühling, D. 361, text: Franz von Schober Ganymed, D. 544, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Der Zwerg, D. 771, text: Matthäus von Collin Gretchen am Spinnrade, op. 2, D. 118, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Mignon (Kennst du das Land), D. 321, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe From 4 Gesänge aus 'Wilhelm Meister', D. 877: Heiß mich nicht reden, no. 2, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe So laßt mich scheinen, no. 3, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt, no. 4, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Der Tod und das Mädchen, D. 531, text: Matthias Claudius Interval Franz Schubert (1797—1828) Der Musensohn, D. 764, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Lachen und Weinen, op. 59 no. 4, D. 777, text: Friedrich Rückert Suleika I, D. 720, text: Marianne von Willemer Auf dem See, D. 543, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Der blinde Knabe, D. 833, text: Johann Gabriel Seidl Du bist die Ruh, op. 59 no. 3, D. 776, text: Friedrich Rückert Die Allmacht, D. 852, text: Johann Ladislaus Pyrker Die junge Nonne, op. 43 no. 1, D. 828, text: Jakob Nikolaus Craigher de Jachelutta Erlkönig, op. 1, D. 328, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D. 343, text: Johann Georg Jacobi
Book nowBergen02.05.2026 - 01.05.2026Store P
Bergen Live presents Store P Bergen’s own rainman returns home! Store P made his breakthrough with his solo debut Regnmannen in 2014 – a smooth yet powerful statement that earned top reviews from all major Norwegian media outlets. The rapper from Fyllingsdalen also brought home a well-deserved Spellemann Award to Bergen.
Bergen28.05.2026Dirigentmesterklasse m/Esa-Pekka Salonen
Turangalîla – a modern masterpiece of joy and love. The New York Times describes Esa-Pekka Salonen as a conductor at the pinnacle of his career, capable of doing anything, anywhere. Now, he comes to Bergen to conduct the Festival’s opening concert, featuring Olivier Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie and Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. ‘Esa-Pekka Salonen has been a superstar on the classical music scene for decades, with a deep and lasting influence as both composer and conductor,’ says Festival Director Lars Petter Hagen. Salonen is celebrated for his profound musical insight and for bringing out the very best in the orchestras he collaborates with, including the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the San Francisco Symphony. ‘He is passionately committed to classical music’s role in society - how it can evolve, be renewed, and reach new audiences. A thinker, a visionary and a musical powerhouse of our time,’ Hagen adds. Salonen has lived with Turangalîla since he first encountered it as a child in Finland. The French composer Olivier Messiaen composed the work in 1948 as a tribute to life, joy, and love, drawing inspiration from the medieval tale of Tristan and Isolde. The title Turangalîla is a blend of Sanskrit words: Lîla means both play and love, but also suggests a sense of divine intervention in the universe. Turanga stands for movement and rhythm, but also the passage of time. Messiaen wrote that Turangalîla means everything at once: a love song, a hymn to joy, time, movement, rhythm, life and death. The colours, textures, rhythms, melodies and surprises of Turangalîla unfold with every phrase. Across ten movements, the piece breaks many of the conventions typically associated with the symphonic form. The concert features two solo instruments: the piano, and the distinctive ondes Martenot, an early electronic keyboard instrument invented in 1928. More than 100 musicians will take to the stage for this spectacular musical experience. Image on top: Esa-Pekka Salonen. Photo: Mika Ranta
Bergen28.05.2026 - 05.06.2026Night Jazz
Nattjazz (Nightjazz) is the longest jazz festival in Northern Europe and is arranged annually in late May / early June in Bergen. Nattjazz was founded in 1972 and is despite its age, now stronger than ever. Every year approximately 80 concerts are presented throughout the festival period. The main festival area is an old sardine factory, USF Verftet (United Sardines Factory), which now contains several concert venues plus exhibitions, theatre, cinema and artist studios. The music profile of Nattjazz spans through a wide range of styles, with a main focus on modern jazz. During Nattjazz the borderlines between jazz, rock, ethno and electronica are explored and often wiped out. The children also get their share!
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.
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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Arctic Campers ASDo you want to try van life? Explore Norway in comfort and style with our smart and cosy campervans.
Auto EuropeAlways a smooth car rental experience. Search and compare rental rates. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to pick-up.
NOR-WAY BussekspressEnjoy scenic views on comfortable bus trips to the fjords and from city to city with our express buses.
Rent-A-Wreck of Scandinavia ASThe smart and affordable car rental alternative.
SJ NordSJ NORD - the adventure starts on the train
Vy expressDiscover Norway on comfortable express buses that take you between major cities, mountains, and fjords.
Vy TrainGlide through scenery on a train between Oslo and Bergen on the Bergen Railway and explore the greater Oslo region.
My Nordic TravelChoose between DIY itineraries and pre-packaged holidays to the very best destinations in Norway.
CampanyonUnique camping in nature. Book a stay in a treehouse or glamping tent or rent a motorhome pitch.
NorwegianNorwegian offers cheap flights in Norway and direct flights from more than 70 European destinations. Book flights through our low fare calendar to your destinations.
De HistoriskeHave an unforgettable stay at one of Norway's unique, authentic historic hotels. Enjoy first-class dining experiences and a broad range of activities.
CampioNorway's biggest camping booking site. Find the best camping and motorhome pitches throughout Norway.
Benzini CampersThe adventure of your life starts here. Book a campervan with Benzini Campers now.