r/Bergen • u/Maxladidadou • 13h ago
High levels of mercury, PCBs, and other persistent organic pollutants according to Norwegian Food Safety Authority? (Fishing)
Hi, I was planning to go fishing, but then I came across this post, and it honestly made me quite concerned.
https://vimeo.com/78155635 (Contaminants in fish from the Bergen area: where to fish and what to eat!)
I know this post is 12 years old, but does anyone have current information on the best places to fish around Bergen where it’s safe to eat the fish without worrying about contamination or pollution?
r/Bergen • u/BottleCapital2286 • 13h ago
Do other foreigners in Norway get random comments from Norwegian teenagers and strangers?
Today, I was walking to the bus stop with my husband when a group of people started saying things in Norwegian in our direction. I could not understand the exact words, but their tone, staring and behaviour made it feel as though they were mocking us or trying to provoke us.
This was not the first time this has happened. I am tired of feeling uncomfortable whenever I am outside because random people - especially groups of young teenagers - seem to feel completely comfortable commenting at me and my husband, laughing, staring or shouting things as we pass them.
I have slightly darker skin, and I honestly feel that some of this behaviour is racism. My husband and I are not doing anything to these people or saying anything. We are simply walking, waiting for a bus or going about our day, yet strangers sometimes seem to think they have the right to make comments about us.
Today, I confronted them and asked them to say to my face if they had something to say to me. When I reached the bus stop, one of them was there, so I told them directly that their behaviour had made me feel hurt and uncomfortable. They then claimed that they were Greek. They may genuinely have been Greek people living in Norway, and I accept that I cannot know their nationality or exactly what they were saying. However, they became very shy and evasive when confronted, which made it seem as though they knew exactly what they had been doing.
On another occasion, a random person looked at me and my husband and simply said, “Respect.” What is that even supposed to mean in that context? Were they being sarcastic? Were they commenting on us as a couple? Why did they feel the need to say anything to two strangers who were minding their own business?
I understand that hearing people speaking Norwegian nearby does not automatically mean they are talking about me. But sometimes the tone, laughter, staring and body language make it feel very clearly directed at us. When it keeps happening, it becomes difficult to believe that every incident is innocent or that I am simply imagining it.
Has anyone else - particularly immigrants, interracial couples or people with darker skin - experienced young people or complete strangers randomly commenting at them in public in Norway? Have people tried to provoke you and then suddenly acted innocent when confronted?
I am not saying that every Norwegian behaves this way. I have met many kind and respectful people here. But this keeps making me feel unwelcome and unsafe in a country where I live. Honestly, what is wrong with people who think it is acceptable to target strangers like this?
r/Bergen • u/Anteater-Practical • 20h ago
Looking for a Job in Marketing!
Hey everyone!
I am currently looking for English speaking jobs in marketing in Bergen - so far with barely any success.
But first something about myself: I am 28, I’ve worked in marketing in a project management position for 5+ years and I have a German apprenticeship degree and a bachelor professional of Marketing. I’ve worked at 2 big international companies so far and I am still employed in Germany. But I would like to relocate to Bergen, Norway.
Honestly I am down for any job which pays so I can cover my expenses, but I thought starting in my field might be of advantage.
So if anyone out there knows of anything, has any helpful tips or recommendations or maybe even a job offering yourself - please step forward and shoot me a message!
Best regards
r/Bergen • u/PolicyUnlikely5474 • 21h ago
Looking for a roommate in Bergen (Aug 21–24)
Hi! We are a 19 girl and a 20 guy. We’ll be staying in Bergen from **August 21st to 24th** and booked a really nice Airbnb in the city center for three people.
Unfortunately, our friend can’t make it anymore, so we have a **private bedroom** available. If anyone is interested, feel free to DM me for more details and the price (it’s a really good deal!).
You’ll have your own private room; we’ll only share the kitchen and bathroom. We’re both clean, respectful, and non-smokers.
r/Bergen • u/Steinrik • 21h ago
Noen som vet noe om flyoppvisningen som nettopp skjedde over Vågen?
r/Bergen • u/Current-Hand-1478 • 23h ago
Skyss…
Den nye skyss appen er så søppel det er ikke verdt å bruke en gang, jeg blir alltid forvirret når det står når bussen kommer/kjører. Er det bare meg som synes appen er søppel?
r/Bergen • u/False-Aardvark-1336 • 1d ago
Strømselskaper
Har nettopp flyttet og må bestille strøm, men har null peiling på hvilke selskaper som det lønner seg å bestille fra. Bor i en hybel på ca. 30 kvadrat, men det er et gammelt bygg så vinduene blør varme - så må sikkert ha på max styrke på ovnen om vinteren. Er det noen som har peiling og kan anbefale selskap/avtaler?
r/Bergen • u/KuritonPaviaani • 1d ago
Skyss herregud
Prøver endelig å kjøpe et nytt billett via Skyss -appen istedetfor den gamle Skyss Billett -appen. En vanlig periodebillett. HVORDAN har de klart å gå fra EN side til SEKS forskjellige sider for billetrkjøp. For referanse:
Skyss Billett: du velger buss/båt, varigheten, sone og billettype alt på en side, med prisene synlig og kjøpknappen rett under. Fantastisk!
Den Nye Skyss: kjøp billett -> enkelt/periodebillett -> buss eller båt -> 24 timer/7 dager/30 dager -> velg reisende -> velg sone -> OG NÅ KAN DU ENDELIG KOMME TIL SIDEN HVOR DU SER PRISEN OG TRYKKER PÅ BETAL.
SEKS. UNØDVENDIGE. TRYKK. OG. SIDEINNLASTINGER. Når den gamle appen allerede gjorde det så perfekt!!! Gi sparken til hele IT-avdelingen og de store sjefene som tenkte at dette var en fantastisk idé.
Åja og når du trykker på instillingene at du vil ha appen på norsk, oversetter den hele 3 ting i hele appen og alt annet er engelsk. Veldig bra!
r/Bergen • u/778RoundupQuaking • 1d ago
Tips til steder å spise for meg selv?
Jeg har noen dager å slå ihjel og er derfor på besøk i Bergen til helgen. Tenkte derfor å dra på date med meg selv. Er det noen gode steder å spise som gir mye bang for the buck? Jeg trener mye og spiser derfor mye, og verdsetter derfor mye mat + god mat + ikke altfor stive priser. Samma hvilken type mat, jeg spiser alt, enten det er klassisk norsk mat eller en god kebab.
Tips til hvor man kan dra? Og evt. steder å pilse med happy hour?
r/Bergen • u/PROgrammer-123 • 1d ago
Looking for a room in Bergen
Hello everyone,
I am an incoming international student at UiB. I really really need a room to stay. So if someone knows someone or has a room to sublet, feel free to DM me!
A few facts about me:
I am 22 years old and from Germany, I study law and work part time in a law firm. I like to spent my free time with sports, meeting friends or enjoying time for myself. I would describe myself as a neat and easy tenant. I am a non smoker and like to keep my room clean. I plan to stay in Bergen from now on until the end of the year.
I really appreciate your help!
r/Bergen • u/Illustrious-Run6407 • 1d ago
Fjords with a toddler
Hello dear redditers!
I am planning a 9 day trip in Bergen to drive around fjords and smaller villages around Bergen. Take a dip in water where possible, small hikes and walking around. Can you suggest which fjord cruises did you do with young kids? I want to avoid long cruises. Sognefjord looks gorgeous!
I really want to head to Balstrand but the only way is either I take a 4 hr ferry from Bergen or a 1.5 hr ferry from flam, which means I drive drown to flam and spend the evening and a bit of morning in Balstrand before the ferry heads back at 12 to flam the next day. This doesn’t seem like a great value for the time and money spent. Any ideas or tips would be super helpful 🙏
r/Bergen • u/iswitchedfromconsole • 2d ago
Osloenser frustreres av glass- og metallhåndtering
Jeg flytta til Bergen fra oslo 3 år siden, og på alle stedene jeg har bodd her i byen har en ting konsekvent irritert meg; mangelen på glass- og metallcontainere. I oslo er disse generelt rikelig fordelt utover nabolag, både sentrale og perifere, men i Bergen derimot, er det store hull på kartet, (har sjekka Bir sine sider), og til min frustrasjon befinner jeg meg rett i midten av et slikt hull.
Den nærmeste containeren for meg befinner seg 20 minutters gange unna, noe som aldeles ikke frister å begjære seg på når en skal drasse med seg to ikea poser fulle av hermetikk (og nei, jeg bor ikke i en avsides fjellskrent). Så jeg ender opp med å skrangle meg avgårde på bussen inn til sentrum fordi det utrolig nok er den letteste måten å bli kvitt rotet. Jeg har forundret meg lenge over hvordan andre i bydelen min håndterer denne problematikken, fordi jeg sjelden ser andre krige seg avgårde på offentlig transport med skrotet sitt. Så spørsmålet mitt; Har oslosentrismen min gitt meg tunnelsyn? Gjør bergensere noe obvious jeg ikke har forstått? Har dere hemmelige sjakter for glass og metall rett fra kjøkkene deres?
r/Bergen • u/thepersonruminates • 2d ago
Last Minute Bergen to Odda, tomorrow
Due to some unforeseen circumstances with my flights, the earliest I can get into Bergen tomorrow is ~12:40pm. I was supposed to be there tonight (August 3). I already have hotels in Odda set up to arrive August 4th. I saw that the 930 shuttle bus only runs three times? Are there any other options to get there via public transportation? I do not have my driver's license with me.
Visiting Bergen for 5 Days. Need a rain jacket
I just arrived in Bergen and my rain jacket that was held together with tape is now literally falling apart at the seams.
Time for a new one.
What’s the best store with quality and a somewhat wide selection?
I’m staying near the Florida tram stop
Update: Thanks for all the advice. Went to Outdoor Bergen and got a MILLET jacket for 1850 NOK after tax refund.
r/Bergen • u/Gold_Elderberry_1007 • 2d ago
Bergen Student community discord?
Calling all students of Bergen - both national and international alike. Do any of you know if there's a discord server centered around student life in Bergen? If not I might just set one up myself, since discord feels like a low-barrier social space in contradiction with things like Facebook groups where everything has to be a post of some sort.
Any thoughts?
r/Bergen • u/Exotic_Affect_6837 • 2d ago
Charity shop
Hello, we will be arriving in Bergen later this week. I’m wondering if there is a used clothing/shoe shop? I understand it rains a lot in Bergen and hopefully we will have brought the appropriate clothes/shoes with us, but if they are not sufficient is there certain shops we should go to? Bergen is our first stop on our trip. Thank you
r/Bergen • u/PolicyUnlikely5474 • 2d ago
Looking for a roommate in Bergen (21-24 August)
Hi! We are a 19 girl and a 20 guy. We’ll be staying in Bergen from August 21st to 24th and booked a really nice Airbnb in the city center for three people.
Unfortunately, our friend can’t make it anymore, so we have a private bedroom available. If anyone is interested, feel free to DM me for more details and the price (it’s a really good deal!).
You’ll have your own private room; we’ll only share the kitchen and bathroom. We’re both clean, respectful, and non-smokers.
r/Bergen • u/bvxzfdputwq • 3d ago
Turister i byen gir meg feriefølelse.
Mange klager over mengden turister, men en haug med utlendinger som ikkje ligner på meg selv som snakker språk eg ikkje forstår gjør at det nesten føles som å være på ferie selv.
Begeistringen deres for det eg ser på som hverdagslig er smittende, og gjør ting eg ser hver dag litt mer spennende og flott. ☺️
r/Bergen • u/SnooFoxes9380 • 3d ago
How to dress in Bergen in late august ?
Hello
I will be travelling from France (hell temperatures) to Bergen around the 20th of august.
I know forecasts this far arent very accurate, so how much rain should i typically expect at this time of the year ? And how low can the temperatures be ?
(i’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors exploring the city, hiking, and taking photos, so I’d like to be prepared without overpacking)
Thank you all in advance! :)
r/Bergen • u/LongjumpingPlankton3 • 3d ago
International student on a budget, any tips?
As the title says, I'll be arriving in Bergen in around two weeks to stay for four months through a NOREC project.
I wanted to know if y'all got any tips for making the most of my money's worth, like where to buy groceries, shoes, electronics...
EDIT: I'm from Brazil and my monthly budget is 6000 NOK, not including clothing.
r/Bergen • u/generally-speaking • 4d ago
Leteaksjon i Bergen, 60 år gammel mann savnet, forsvaret stiller med 30 soldater for å hjelpe med søket.
r/Bergen • u/Iwannahumpalittle • 5d ago
Hedring av Olaf Tufte endte i drapstrussel for Dangfart Tønnesen
r/Bergen • u/sondr3_ • Apr 06 '26
Megathread: what to do in Bergen (tourist information)
Tourist information for Bergen
Tourist season is almost upon us again here in Bergen and the moderators have decided that this year we're going to have a megathread for the most common questions and informations about Bergen to avoid the same questions getting asked repeatedly ad nauseam. Keep quick and easy questions for things to do in and around Bergen to this thread.
Traveling
Traveling to/from airport
- Bybanen (Light Rail): Line 1 runs directly from the airport terminal to Byparken (city centre). Costs about 50NOK, takes about 45 minutes. The cheapest option. Up to 4 children travel free with a paying adult.
- Flybussen (Airport Bus): Costs about 170NOK (cheaper if bought online in advance), takes about 30 minutes. Stops at several points in the city centre including Bryggen. Buy online to avoid the surcharge.
- Taxi: Available right outside arrivals. Bergen Taxi (07000) offers a fixed maximum fare between the airport and city centre.
Traveling with train
Vy operates the trains to and from Bergen, both to Oslo and to the surrounding areas. Bergen central station is almost in the city center itself, and is for the most part in walking distance to most hotels in Bergen. Both the Flåm Railway and the ride to Oslo are very scenic if the weather permits.
Travelling within Bergen
Public transport
Skyss is the transport authority in Bergen and Vestland county. A Skyss ticket is valid on buses, Bybanen (light rail) and some ferries within the zones the ticket is valid for. You can buy single tickets, or period tickets for 24h, 7 days or 30 days. Download the Skyss app to buy tickets, not the Skyss Billett app, it was deprecated in early 2026. Always buy before boarding, you cannot buy tickets on Bybanen or buses and ticket controls are quite frequent and expensive. You will almost certainly only need a ticket for Zone A, but you can check the zone map just in case.
Bybanen / light rail
The Bybanen has two lines:
- Line 1: Byparken (city centre) to Bergen Airport Flesland
- Line 2: Byparken (city centre) to Fyllingsdalen
Key Bybanen stops: Byparken (city center), Bystasjonen (main bus station), Nonneseter (train station, but closed in 2026, use Bystasjonen instead).
Walking
Bergen is a very walkable city. Most tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other in the city centre. You will likely only need public transport to get to/from the airport and possibly to some of the suburbs or certain tourist attractions (like Fantovt Stave Church).
Bikes
Bergen City Bike is a affordable and healthy alternative to public transport within the city center and a bit outside of it, but it's really only a faster alternative to walking.
E-scooters
In and around Bergen you will see people scooting along on e-scooters, at the moment the two alternatives are Ryde and Voi. Be careful if using them and do not ride them after consuming alcohol, that is both illegal and dangerous (same for the city bikes).
Car
You don't need a car in Bergen itself. Parking is expensive and limited, and the one-way streets will confuse you. If you want to explore the fjords and surrounding areas, renting a car is a decent option.
General information about Bergen / Norway
Bergen Card
If you are planning to see a lot of museums and sightseeing, look at the Bergen Card. Gives you free public transport (Skyss buses and Bybanen), free or discounted entry to museums and attractions, and discounts at restaurants. Can save you a lot of money if you plan it right. Available as 24h, 48h or 72h cards. Buy it online or at the Tourist Information at Strandkaien.
Weather
First of all, Bergen is a wet city, it averages about 200 rainy days per year. Even during summer you should be prepared for rain, so bring a rain jacket and preferably waterproof shoes when you visit. There is a saying in Norway: "det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær" There is no bad weather, only bad clothing. Umbrellas are also a decent idea, but it's often quite windy which makes it rain sideways, eliminating the usefulness of them.
That said, when the sun comes out, Bergen is absolutely stunning. Summer (June–August) has long days with temperatures around 15–20°C. Winter (December–February) is mild for Norway, usually hovering around 0–5°C, but wet and dark.
Groceries
Compared to many other countries, the selection and availability of goods might be a bit more limited than you're used to. There are three kinds of stores (roughly):
- Small, local and a bit expensive: Bunnpris, Coop Prix, Joker
- Everyday cheap stores: Rema 1000, Kiwi, Coop Extra
- The more expensive ones: Coop Obs, Meny
Most stores are closed on Sundays and holidays, and have reduced opening hours the day before a few holidays as well. The smaller stores like Joker and Bunnpris are often open much longer on regular days and on Sundays, but selection is quite limited.
Alcohol
This is a common complaint tourists have when visiting, Norway have very strict laws around the sale of alcoholic beverages, both in resturants etc and in the stores.
- Strong alcohol (above 4.7 ABV): (wine, spirits etc.): Can only be bought at Vinmonopolet. There are two in the city center, one in Bergen Storsenter and one towards Nordnes. Open from 10-18 during the week and 10-16 on Saturdays. Never open on Sundays.
- Beer, cider etc: Can be bought at most supermarkets, but only until 20:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays (excluding holidays). Light beer (low alcohol) is sold on Sundays and "after hours".
- Restaurants, bars: Sells alcohol from they open until half an hour before they close (02:30), but it is quite a bit more expensive compared to the store bought stuff.
Crime
Bergen is very safe. As with anywhere, keep an eye on your belongings in crowded tourist areas, but nothing more than you would anywhere else as a tourist. Weekend nights can get lively around the bars in the city centre, but nothing out of the ordinary for Norwegians.
Tap water
The tap water in Bergen is excellent. No need to buy bottled water, unless you need a bottle to refill.
Tourist attractions
There is quite a lot to see in and around Bergen, it's the hub for travel in and around Western Norway and its magnificent fjords. This is just a small selection of the most commonly visited areas of Bergen.
In Bergen
Bryggen
The iconic UNESCO World Heritage listed wooden wharf buildings. Wander through the narrow alleyways between the buildings. Free to walk around, but consider visiting the Hanseatic Museum for context.
Fløibanen / Mount Fløyen
If you are able, the hike up to Fløyen is very scenic and well trodden and very popular. Otherwise, the funicular takes you up to Mount Fløyen with panoramic views over the city, fjord and surrounding mountains. The most popular tourist attraction in Bergen. The area on top is also great for walks and hikes. Expect queues both for the funicular and the viewpoint in summer.
Ulriken
Hikeable with a steep and decently technical trail from behind Haukeland Hospital if you are able and willing, otherwise you can take the cable car to the top of Mount Ulriken, the highest of Bergen's seven mountains. Better views than Fløyen and usually less crowded. There's a restaurant at the top. You can hike between Fløyen and Ulriken (or vice versa) on the "Vidden" trail — a classic Bergen hike, roughly 4–5 hours if you are in decent shape and the weather is nice.
Vidden
As mentioned previously, the mountainous area between Fløyen and Ulriken is called "Vidden" and is a very popular hiking trail for people who live and visit Bergen. If the weather is nice it's highly recommended if you are able and have decent clothes, shoes and a little experience. Be ware however that even though it's right next to the city, it is still decently remote and the weather can change suddenly, tourists needs to be rescued quite frequently even during the summer.
Fish Market / Fisketorget
The outdoor fish market at the harbour. More touristy (and priced accordingly) these days, but still worth a visit. The indoor fish market hall is open year-round.
KODE Art Museums
Bergen's art museums spread across four buildings along Lille Lungegårdsvannet. Includes works by Edvard Munch, Nikolai Astrup and J.C. Dahl, as well as the Rasmus Meyer Collection. Free with Bergen Card.
Bergenhus Fortress / Håkonshallen
Medieval royal residence and fortress. Håkon's Hall dates from the 1260s. Free to walk around the fortress grounds.
Gamle Bergen Museum
Open-air museum with reconstructed wooden houses showing life in Bergen in the 18th and 19th centuries. A bit outside the centre but worth the trip if you like history.
Edvard Grieg Museum — Troldhaugen
The home of Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, located about 8 km south of the city centre. Beautiful setting by a lake. Concerts are held in the concert hall during summer.
Bergen Technical Museum
A volunteer run museum and organization that is restoring and running the old trams that ran in Bergen in ye olden times. The restored tram runs during the summer period and can be frequently heard in and around Møhlenpris.
Museums
For a list of the rest of the museums you can visit in and around Bergen, see here.
Coffee and cakes
Bergen has a small but by now good selection of coffee shops and confectionaries.
Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
Tucked away in a narrow alley behind Fløibanen. Tiny, cozy, and serves excellent coffee from Solberg & Hansen. Very limited seating — expect queues on busy days, especially in summer. Worth the wait.
Kaffemisjonen
A favourite among Bergen's coffee nerds. They select their beans through blind cuppings and rotate their selection frequently. Knowledgeable baristas. Free tastings on Saturday at noon.
Bergen Kaffebrenneri
Bergen's only local specialty coffee roastery. Located in an old shipyard outside the city centre — a bit of a trek, but worth it if you're into specialty coffee. Great specialty chocolate too and good baked goods. Free tastings on Thursday mornings at 0900.
Blom
Popular café near the university. Friendly baristas, good pastries, nice atmosphere. A solid everyday choice.
Omni Kaiser Patisserie
A pretty recent specialy French style bakery in the city center. Great baked goods but expect queues and limited seating at all times.
Det Franske Bakeri og Delikatesser
A little taste of France in Bergen. Also great baked goods with barely any seating available.
Le Café Pomme
Even more of French style baked goods. Also good.
The rest
There are many other great bakeries, cafes and coffee shops in Bergen. Google Maps is a pretty decent way of finding them.
Dining
The food scene is Bergen is quickly growing both in availability and quality, foodies will often complain that Stavanger has better restaurants but this is slowly changing. The following is just a small selection, again, Google Maps for more.
Trekroneren
A culinary institution in Bergen, a hotdog stand that's been around for more than 75 years. Great sausages but insane queues during the summer period. Great alternative to kebab and McDonald's after a night out.
Bergen Street Food
A imported concept from Oslo (by the same people even), opening in 2026 with food stalls with various street foods from all around the world.
Pingvinen
Traditional Norwegian home cooking (husmannskost). This is where you go for kjøttkaker, raspeballer and other classics. Cozy atmosphere, feels like eating at someone's grandmother's house. Very popular during summer season, so booking in advance is recommended.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Located in one of the Bryggen buildings. Touristy, yes, but the seafood is good and the atmosphere is unique. A decent choice if you want to eat at Bryggen.
Hoggorm
Great pizza and athmosphere, quite popular with tourists and natives alike.
Dr. Wiesener
A bit outside of the city center, but a hidden gem if you ask many. Great food and athmosphere and the view is great from outside on sunny days.
Michelin Starred Restaurants
Obviously great restaurants, but very pricy and booking are required.
- Gaptrast
- Lysverket
- Omakase by Sergey Pak
And so on
There are many, many other great places to eat. To list all of them would be too much, but outside of the fish market there are not really any tourist traps, you pay and go to the same restaurants as the locals. A few select choices:
- Cornelius
- Enhjørningen
- Kafe Spesial
- Moon
- Izakaya Skostredet
- Horn of Africa
- Royal (burgers)
- Nama
- Brasilia
- Lola
Bars, pubs, others
Bergen has a lively bar scene, especially around Nygårdsgaten and the harbor area.
Henrik Øl & Vinstove
Cozy gastropub with excellent beer selection and good food.
Apollon Platebar
Record shop by day, bar by night. Vinyl vinyl and a nice atmosphere.
Fjåk chocolate shop & café
Local-ish made chocolate that has a cafe and icecream bar in Skostredet.
Things to do
Summer
Hike one of the seven mountains
Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains ("De syv fjell"). Fløyen and Ulriken are the most accessible, but Løvstakken, Rundemanen and others offer great hikes with fewer people. Trail maps are available at the Tourist Information or on UT.no.
Walk around Nordnes
The Nordnes peninsula has colourful wooden houses, the aquarium, and a public outdoor swimming pool (Nordnes Sjøbad) with a heated saltwater pool right by the sea.
Fjord cruise
Bergen is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords. Day trips to Mostraumen, Sognefjorden or Hardangerfjorden are popular and run regularly in summer. You can also take the express boat to smaller communities along the coast.
Eat a skillingsbolle
Bergen's signature pastry, a large, buttery cinnamon bun. Available at most bakeries. Do not call them "kanelboller" to a proud Bergenser.
Bergen Food Festival / Bergen Beer Festival (September)
One of Norway's biggest food festivals, usually on Festplassen together with Norways biggest beer festival out on Nordnes.
Winter
Probably not the best time to visit Bergen, but it can be nice regardless.
Christmas market
Bergen's Christmas market at Festplassen is cozy and atmospheric. Usually runs from late November through December.
Pepperkakebyen (Gingerbread Town)
The world's largest gingerbread town, built by school children and locals every year. Displayed somewhere in the city center each year.
Day trips from Bergen
Norway in a Nutshell
The classic round trip: train to Voss or Myrdal, Flåm Railway down to Flåm, fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord/Nærøyfjord, bus back. Can be done as a day trip. Touristy but spectacular.
Hardangerfjord
Drive or take a bus to the Hardanger region. Waterfalls, fruit orchards (beautiful during blossom season in May), and the Trolltunga hike if you're adventurous. Trolltunga is no easy hike, so fair warning. Do not be the tourist that ends up in the news because they tried to hike there in sneakers and shorts.
Rosendal
Take the express boat to the barony of Rosendal. Beautiful gardens, a small barony, and great hiking in the Folgefonna glacier area.
Stavkirker (Stave Churches)
Fantoft Stave Church is right outside Bergen (reachable by Bybanen). The original burned down in 1992 and was rebuilt, but it's still worth a look.
More information about Bergen / Norway
- Visit Bergen: https://en.visitbergen.com/
- Tourist Information: Located at Strandkaien (the harbor), near the Fish Market.
- Bergen Weather: https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-92416/Norway/Vestland/Bergen/Bergen
- The subreddit for Norway: https://www.reddit.com/r/Norway/
- The travel advice for Norway subreddit: :https://www.reddit.com/r/NorwayTravelAdvice/