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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Christmas in Bergen
Tips for Christmas & opening hours for attractions and restaurants.
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
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.
10 unique places to stay in the Bergen region
Want a break from everyday life? 10 unique places to stay in Bergen.
Districts and neighborhoods in Bergen city center
Learn more about the neighborhoods and explore on your own.
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.

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Things To Do Activities \| Attractions \| Tours \| Day Trips \| Shopping \| Trolltunga \| Sauna & Spa \| Sightseeing \| Norway fjords \| Things to do in Voss \|	What's On What's On Highlights \| Concerts \| Festivals \| Large city events \| Shows, Theatres & Opera \| Family Friendly \| Exhibitions \| Conferences & Trade Exibitions \|	Accommodation Hotels \| Bed & Breakfasts \| Camping \| Self Catering \| Cabins \| Hostels \|
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 \| Top 10 lists \| Weekend trips to Bergen \| Films and pictures \| Suggested itineraries \| Children in Bergen \|
Visitor Information Travel Information \| Bergen Tourist Information \| Brochures \| Maps \| Bergen Weather \| Travel essentials \| Wheelchair friendly attractions \|

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Explore Bergen

Explore Bergen

In this section

Christmas in Bergen

Things To Do in Bergen During Winter Season

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

Bryggen - meet the artists and designers behind the scenes!

Art in Bergen

Workation in the Bergen region

10 unique places to stay in the Bergen region

Districts and neighborhoods in Bergen city center

Churches in Bergen

Bergen - The heart of the fjords

Bergen - European City of Culture

Bergen - World Heritage City

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Fjordcruise Bergen - Mostraumen

Guided fjord cruise incl. Stegastein

Fløibanen

Bryggen highlights guided tour

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Boat trip and dinner at Cornelius

Food and culture guided walk

Bergen Seafood

Bareksten - world famous gin

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Airport bus

Kystbussen from Stavanger

Bergen - Rosendal (The Hardangerfjord Express)

Bergensbanen train from Oslo to Bergen