The world’s longest purpose-built cycling tunnel opened Bergen

The 15th of April 2023 marked a new milestone on Bergen's path towards a more cycling friendly city, when the pedestrian and cycling tunnel Fyllingsdalstunnelen were opened. 

Photo: Thor Brødreskift 

With its 3000 m Fyllingsdalstunnelen is the world’s longest purpose-built pedestrian and cycling tunnel. The tunnel is one of two tunnels in the new pedestrian and cycling path from the city center to Fyllingsdalen in Bergen. The path is 7.8 km long in total and takes about 25 minutes to bike. It runs parallel to the new light rail line which was opened in November 2022.  

View a map of the tunnel here.

The opening weekend included a bicycle parade as well as several different running and biking races for all ages and other fun family friendly activities.  

Photo from the opening of the tunnel: Thor Brødreskift  

A blue rubber flooring is laid for runners in Fyllingsdaltunnelen, making the tunnel a perfect place for running on rainy days.  

The opening of the new pedestrian and cycling paths is part of a decade long and continues strategy to make Bergen a more environmentally friendly and sustainable city.  

Ranking first on the environmental category on The Global Destination Sustainability Index in 2022, Bergen is already taking the lead on sustainable development.

Photo from the opening of the tunnel: Thor Brødreskift   

Read more about the work to make Bergen a more sustainable destination here.