Visit Bergen Membership

Through coordinated activities, Visit Bergen aim to develop tourism in the Bergen region in a way that leads to positive development for our members, employees, and the community.

What does Visit Bergen do?

Visit Bergen works to improve the profitability, sustainability, and competitiveness of our members through targeted information and marketing of Bergen and the region, both nationally and internationally. These activities are carried out for the tourism industry alone, for the municipalities, and in collaboration with the industry. For more than 40 years, Visit Bergen has been the center for marketing and product development in the tourism industry for Bergen and the region.

Why become a member of Visit Bergen?

• Join us in working together to develop Bergen and the region as a destination!
• Be represented with a product presentation on visitBergen.com, fjordnorway.com, visitnorway.com, and visitNorway Mobile App (depending on current agreements with these sites made by Visit Bergen.)
• Get discounts on advertising in Official Publications for the Bergen region (such as the Bergen Guide, etc.).
• Sell your services through the Tourist Information in Bergen and the Tourist Information at Bergen Airport Flesland.
• Be recommended in relevant inquiries from the press and tour operators.
• Participate in our events, member meetings, and various courses.

PS: Participation in various activities depends on the type of business and market your company represent.

Who can become members of Visit Bergen?

Visit Bergen has nearly 400 members in the following categories:

• Activities
• Attractions
• Retail
• Culture
• Accommodation
• Food & drink 
• Services
• Transportation

In addition to the following municipalities:

• Austevoll municipality
• Austrheim municipality
• Bergen municipality
• Fedje municipality
• Gulen municipality
• Masfjorden municipality
• Modalen municipality
• Osterøy municipality
• Tysnes municipality
• Vaksdal municipality
• Øygarden municipality

These are the members of Visit Bergen in 2024.

What does it cost to be a member?

The Visit Bergen Annual Meeting approved the following membership rates for 2023:
All prices include one product presentation.

Standard Price: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.

The standard price applies to member categories not covered by a separate pricing model or special membership agreement.

Accommodation:
Hotel Bergen: NOK 4.55 per room sold
Hotel Flesland: NOK 4.35 per room sold
Self-service hotel: NOK 3.30 per room sold
Guesthouse Bergen: NOK 3.30 per room sold
Regional hotel: NOK 2.04 per room sold
Airbnb: NOK 3.30 per room sold

Camping:
Over 80 cabins/rooms/spots: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Under 80 cabins/rooms/spots: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.

Dining:
Dining collaborations: NOK 31,440 excluding VAT.
Restaurant over 100 seats: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Restaurant under 100 seats: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.
Bar/cafe/nightclub: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.
Catering: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.

Attractions:
Over 500,000 visitors: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Under 500,000 visitors: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.
Museum association: NOK 31,440 excluding VAT.

Aviation:
Major airport: NOK 104,800 excluding VAT.
Small airport: NOK 52,400 excluding VAT.
Airline: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.

Maritime Transport:
Cruise company: NOK 104,800 excluding VAT.
National shipping company: NOK 52,400 excluding VAT.
Local/regional shipping company: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.

Transport:
National bus company: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Train company: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Local bus company: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.
Taxi: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.

Organizations/Associations:
International organization: NOK 52,400 excluding VAT.
National organization: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Local organization: NOK 13,100 excluding VAT.
Non-profit organization: NOK 6,288 excluding VAT.

Agencies/Service Providers:
PCO: NOK 31,440 excluding VAT.
DMC: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.
Travel agency: NOK 21,484 excluding VAT.

Municipalities:
Per inhabitant: NOK 18.86 excluding VAT.

Minimum Price:
The minimum price is given to start-up companies, and small-scale businesses with seasonal operations. (Meaning the business is closed outside of its season): NOK 6,288 excluding VAT.

Statutes:

Download the statutes for Visit Bergen here.

How to register:

If you wish to become a member, please fill out the required information in our membership form, and we will get in touch as soon as possible. 

A cancellation of your membershop in Visit Bergen must be done in writing, no later than four months before the end of the calender year, the year before the cancellation is to take place.

Membership inquiries:
If you have any questions about membership, please contact Connie Konglevoll.
Email: connie@visitBergen.com - phone +47  992 02 613