Make your stay in the Bergen region just as memorable as the destination itself. From private islands and floating villas to farm stays and remote glamping, you’ll find unique places to stay for every kind of trip - whether you’re seeking peace, nature or something truly different. Here are our top tips for unforgettable accommodation near Bergen.
Most unique places to stay near Bergen (at a glance)
Furiholmen - rent your own private island (30 min from Bergen)
Gripen Farm - authentic farm stay with animals and local food
Floating Villa Bergen - a unique floating luxury villa by the sea
Hille Glamping - secluded island glamping close to nature
1. Hille Glamping - for a stay close to nature
Best for: romantic getaways / peace and nature / a unique nature experience
Totally secluded on an island outside Bergen, Hille Glamping offers a unique stay close to nature. Hilledomen is ideal if you like to be close to nature, but still have some comfort. To get to Hille you can take the boat from Bergen (2 hours). If you have your own car, it takes around 2.5 hours to drive from Bergen to Hille.
From the spacious terrace, you can lean back in comfortable outdoor furniture, listen to the gentle lapping of the waves, and watch the evening sun set behind the islands and skerries. This is the perfect place if you're looking for peace, stunning views, and that little something extra – far from the stress of everyday life.
3. Furiholmen - rent your own private island
Best for: families and groups / boating and sea life / private and secluded stays
4. Gripen Farm - stay on a farm surrounded by nature and animals
Best for: peace and nature / animal lovers / local food and farm life
At Gripen Farm you can stay in scenic surroundings with sheep grazing right outside the house. Experience the tranquility of the forest with the sounds of the river, birds chirping and charming sheep bleating while reading a book, or perhaps knitting with yarn made from your new neighbors, the sheep. If you get restless, there are good hiking opportunities, and you can also rent fishing equipment. A canoe is included with the rental cost.
Photo: Visit Bergen/Linn Kjos Falkenberg
The cozy mini house has an old-fashioned wood fired cooking stove for both heating and cooking. Foods such as vegetables, meat, mushrooms, bread and fresh eggs can be bought directly from the farm when it is season. It doesn't get more local! It is a little functional kitchen, but you can also order meals from the host. (must be arranged a few days ahead)
The sheep on the farm are of the old Norse sheep type, which is one of the oldest sheep breeds in Norway. The Vikings used wool from this breed to make everything from underwear and raincoats to sails during their time! And when we talk about Vikings and wool, join the Wool Heritage Route, which takes you on a journey from the Viking Age to modern design.
5. Floating Villa Bergen - a floating luxury villa on the sea
Best for: groups and families / life by the sea / comfort with a touch of luxury
6. Eidegrend Boutique Hotell - a boutique stay in a historic cluster farm
Best for: peace and nature / local food / culture and history
In the historic cluster farm you can stay in authentic buildings with modern comfort, while also experiencing the place and some of the buildings as they were in earlier times. At Eidegrend Boutique Hotell it is calm and peaceful - and after a day in beautiful surroundings you might be tempted by a swim and a visit to the private sauna, just a short walk from the hotel.
Photo: Eidegrend Boutique Hotell
7. Lilløy Lindenberg - a soulful hideaway off the beaten path
Best for: relaxation and disconnecting / art and inspiration / private stays off the beaten path
Forty minutes from Bergen, on a bare coastal rock, lies Lilløy Lindenberg - a soulful hideaway off the beaten path. The house on the island has been beautifully restored, with a main building and a smaller, cosy annex. Life moves at a slow pace here, and the hosts focus on art and food. Artists are regularly invited to the island to disconnect from noise and find inspiration in the nature and local ingredients. Lilløy Lindenberg has four bedrooms with a total of twelve beds.
Photo: Lilløy Lindenberg
8. Olaskjeret - rent a boathouse with a private beach
Best for: private stays by the sea / groups and families / swimming and activities
25 minutes by boat from Flesland you can stay at the beautiful Olaskjeret in Austevoll municipality. A unique place where you can rent the entire "Kvitanaustet" with 8 beds in total. You can also rent the "Raudanaustet" for parties and events or just relax, swim on the private beach, try your luck fishing, or go kayaking. If you come by car from Bergen, the drive will take you about 1 hour and 15 minutes including a ferry ride. The hosts will pick you up by boat at the pier and take you out to the islet.
Photo: Visit Bergen / Anders Nyland - visitBergen.com
9. Stay in a Birdbox - a unique nature experience
Best for: couples / being close to nature / scenic views and hiking
Birdbox Årbakka on Tysnes, outside Bergen, is a unique glass cabin with an outstanding view of the mouth of the Hardangerfjord, the Kvinnherad mountains, and Folgefonna.
The idea behind a Birdbox is to offer a unique overnight experience in spectacular surroundings. They are placed in remote, scenic locations, so reaching them usually involves a short hike - but it’s a walk well worth taking. Staying in a Birdbox is as much about the journey and the breathtaking views as it is about the overnight stay. That said, the comfort inside might surprise you.
10. Fab8 Sadinfabrikken on the island of Fedje - stay on an island in the ocean
Best for: groups and companies / meetings and gatherings / unique stays by the sea
On the island Fedje, just an hour and a half from Bergen, you'll find Fab8 Sardinfabrikken (an old sardine factory). Here, eight beautiful apartments are located right by the water. The largest apartment is an impressive 232 square meters and is used for gatherings, meetings, seminars, or private events. On Fedje, you can hike the Nordsjøløypa trail, book a RIB boat tour with a guide, and organise a visit to Feddie Ocean Distillery. All apartments are fully equipped.
Photo: Fab8 Sardinfabrikken (The flat called Utsikten)
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