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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 Gateway to the Fjords of Norway. 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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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
Fløyen
Fløibanen funicular, walking routes, playground and more!
Bryggen - meet the artists and designers behind the scenes!
Meet the artists and local designers at Bryggen.
Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region
Want a break from everyday life? Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region.
Workation in the Bergen region
A workation is an excellent way to make your life a little better.
Churches in Bergen
Fantoft Stave Church, St Mary's Church and many more.
Bergen - The Gateway to The Fjords of Norway
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.
Modalen Tourist Information
Magical fjords and mountains in Modalen, 1 hour from Bergen.
Christmas in Bergen
Tips for Christmas & opening hours for attractions and restaurants.

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Explore Bergen

Explore Bergen

In this section

Things To Do in Bergen During Winter Season

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

Fløyen

Bryggen - meet the artists and designers behind the scenes!

Seven unique places to stay in the Bergen region

Workation in the Bergen region

Churches in Bergen

Bergen - The Gateway to The Fjords of Norway

Bergen - European City of Culture

Bergen - World Heritage City

Modalen Tourist Information

Christmas in Bergen

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Don't miss

Guided fjord cruise incl. Stegastein

Fjordcruise Bergen - Mostraumen

Fløibanen

Swimming in winter

Don't miss

Bergen City Marathon 24. April

Bergen International Festival 2021

Don't miss

Boat cruise and dinner in Bekkjarvik (May-Sept)

Cidery Tour to Sognefjord (June-Sept.)

Cider tasting tour to Hardanger (May-Sept.)

The champagne of apple cider comes from Hardanger

Don't miss

Airport bus (temporarily closed)

Kystbussen from Stavanger

Bergen - Rosendal (The Hardangerfjord Express)

Bergensbanen train from Oslo to Bergen