Explore Bergen

European City of culture and a World Heritage City

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Explore Bergen

Bergen is an European City of Culture and a World Heritage City. Located on the west coast of Norway, it is also known as the heart of the Fjords. Bergen offers plenty of things to do all year round. Choose from a range of concerts and events, to activities, fjord tours & cruises as well as a range of attractions, museums and churches.

If you have a Bergen Card, you get discounted or free entry to a range of attractions and museums as well as free public transport in Bergen and the region.

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Bryggen - meet the artists and designers behind the scenes!
Meet the artists and local designers at Bryggen.
Art in Bergen
Get new impulses at one of Bergen's many art galleries
Workation in the Bergen region
A workation is an excellent way to make your life a little better.
Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region
Want a break from everyday life? Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region.
Fløyen
Fløibanen funicular, walking routes, playground and more!
Things To Do in Bergen During Winter Season
Fjord tours, concerts and snow covered moutains.
Winter swimming in Bergen – the best places to go for a dip in the sea
The best places to swim in winter
Churches in Bergen
Fantoft Stave Church, St Mary's Church and many more.
Bergen - The heart of the fjords
Bergen is the perfect startpoint for exploring the fjords.
Bergen - European City of Culture
Bergen offers world class experiences and culture.
Bergen - World Heritage City
Bryggen is a Unesco World Heritage site and a popular attraction.
Christmas in Bergen
Tips for Christmas & opening hours for attractions and restaurants.

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Things To Do Activities \| Attractions \| Tours \| Day Trips \| Sightseeing \| Shopping \| Trolltunga \| Spas \| Don't miss \|	What's On What's On Highlights \| Concerts \| 17 May – celebrating Constitution Day in Bergen \| Festivals \| Events \| Shows, Theatres & Opera \| Family Friendly \| Exhibitions \| Conferences & Trade Exibitions \| Entertainment \| Don't Miss \|	Accommodation Hotels \| Bed & Breakfasts \| Camping \| Self Catering \| Cabins \| Hostels \|
Bergen Card Buy a Bergen Card \| Attractions \| Activities \| Entertainment \| Transport & Travel \| Shopping \| Food & Drink \| Parking \|	Food & Drink Restaurants \| Pubs & Bars \| Cafes \| Coffee Shops \| Night Clubs \| Event Venues \| Bergen City of Gastronomy \| Norwegian apples from Hardanger \|	Ideas & Inspiration Explore Bergen \|
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Explore Bergen

Explore Bergen

In this section

Bryggen - meet the artists and designers behind the scenes!

Art in Bergen

Workation in the Bergen region

Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region

Fløyen

Things To Do in Bergen During Winter Season

Winter swimming in Bergen – the best places to go for a dip in the sea

Churches in Bergen

Bergen - The heart of the fjords

Bergen - European City of Culture

Bergen - World Heritage City

Christmas in Bergen

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Don't miss

A guided historic walk about 17 May

Fløibanen

Hike up Mount Ulriken

Experience Bergen from the fjord

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17 May in Bergen

Bergen International Festival 2021

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Boat cruise and dinner in Bekkjarvik

Cidery Tour to Sognefjord

Cider tasting tour to Hardanger

Boat trip and dinner at Cornelius

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Airport bus (temporarily closed)

Kystbussen from Stavanger

Bergen - Rosendal (The Hardangerfjord Express)

Bergensbanen train from Oslo to Bergen