You may have seen it on TV or in the magazines – pictures of Bergen and the world famous Norwegian fjords. Today it is easier than ever to experience The Kingdom of the Fjords with your own eyes on a weekend trip from Frankfurt to Bergen.
This article is updated 16 September 2022 - please check with Lufthansa for any changes in departure times.
During your stay you get to see the most spectacular fjord landscapes. Enjoy delicacies from the ocean with fresh sea air next to the open sea. Or what about a lunch concert at the home of Edvard Grieg - one of the World’s most famous composers? Bergen is the perfect combination of nature, culture and interesting urban attractions – all year around. Welcome to a long weekend in Bergen, the World Heritage City and a European City of Culture.
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Bergen!
Pick any day in the week and book a seat on one of Lufthansa's direct flights from Frankfurt to Bergen in Norway. Why not experience the beautiful autumn and winter in Bergen?
The timing of the flights are perfect for a weekend break. You leave Frankfurt at 10:00 on a Friday morning and the flight to Bergen is only 2 hours. On Saturday morning you are ready to explore the highlights of this beautiful city between seven mountains. With the Airport Bus you find yourself at Fisketorget (the Fish Market), right in the heart of Bergen, in half an hour. You can save money by booking your Airport Bus in advance. Bergen offers a wide range of hotels and charming bed & breakfast in and around the city center. It is time to open your senses and let the weekend break begin!
Saturday: The first impression counts!
The famous Fish Market is Norway’s most famous outdoor market. Let your taste buds run wild to the smell of freshly boiled crab, shrimp and fresh seafood. Sit down and order the specialty of the day at one of the outdoor dining places, and enjoy the smell, tastes and the wonderful atmosphere in the area.
Bryggen in Bergen- Photo: Per Christian Lind - Visit Norway
Up on the top!
There is a saying that you haven’t been to Bergen if you have not been on top of one of it’s seven mountains. Just outside the city center you can take the Ulriken Cable car to the top of Mount Ulriken. Ulriken is the highest of the seven mountains surrounding the city. From here you get an amazing view of Bergen surrounded by mountains, fjords and ocean in the background.
Ulriken643. Photo: Gjertrud Coutinho
Once back in the city, it is time to do some shopping. Bergen has a compact city centre, making it ideal for street shopping. Visit some of the unique stores, like the award winning Oleana just oposite the Tourist Information. After some good shopping, you are probably more than ready for dinner.
A boat picks you up at Bryggen, giving you the chance to prepare your taste buds with the fresh air and the beautiful coastal scenery on your way out to Holmen and Cornelius Seafood Restaurant. This is by far the most exotic seafood dinner concept in the region, with a Meteorological Menu of exquisite seafood and trimmings, prepared using innovative culinary techniques and with a genuine passion for seafood. A dinner at Cornelius provides a rich taste experience and an extraordinary encounter with the coastal environment. You are picked up at the restaurant and taken back to Bryggen by boat. A perfect ending to an exciting day in Bergen. Read more about dinner at Cornelius and book your trip in advance.
Cornelius Seafood Restaurant. Photo: Truls J Løtvedt
A cultural highlight
It's Saturday evening and if you prefer to stay in the city center there is plenty of concerts and events all year round. As a European Capital of Culture, Bergen is a city of music, concerts, shows and festivals. You can visit the Bergen Jazzforum and enjoy lively jazz tunes at their weekly Friday shows, or get tickets to one of Bergen’s concert venues with both big Norwegian and International artists. Check out our What's on calender. If you want that great dining experience check out Lysverket or Colonialen Restaurant for a meal to remember.
Sunday: A day in the fjords
Bergen is located in the heart of the fjords. On Sunday morning, it is time to join one of the many fjord cruises from Bergen. Join the Fjordcruise on the Hardangerfjord, a journey through beautiful landscapes of fjords, mountains and the impressive waterfall Vøringsfossen.
Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel and take a stroll in the beautiful city center and the peninsular called Nordnes. The wooden houses and narrow alleyways are perfect for exploring on foot.
Make time for a lunch concert at the home of one of the world’s most famous composers – Edvard Grieg. ((Daily during the summer). At Troldhaugen you can get a tour in Griegs Villa. The building is preserved exactly as it was when Grieg wrote his world known pieces, containing his own furniture and piano from 1892. In newer times, a museum and a concert hall is built, and in Troldsalen you can enjoy Grieg’s music to the same beautiful view that once inspired Grieg as a composer and artist. A bus will take you from the Tourist Information to Troldhaugen (and return trip). Read more about Lunchtime concert at Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen and buy your tickets online.
The art museum Kode. Photo: Per Christian Lind - Visit Norway
The flight back to Frankfurt with Lufthansa leaves on Mondays at 06:05 in the morning or at 12:45 in the afternoon from Bergen Airport Flesland.
Explore Bergen with the Bergen Card
The Bergen card gives you free entry or discounted admission museums and attractions and you can travel for free on busses and the Bergen light railway. It also includes a discount on Fløibanen Funicular, Lunchtime concert at Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen and a free upgrade from 3 to 5 course dinner at Cornelius Seafood Restaurant. You can buy the Bergen Card online and collect it at Bergen Airport, ready to start using it straight away!
The highlights in three days
It is a challenge pointing out one single highlight after a long weekend in Bergen. It is the total experience from your meeting with the fjords, nature, culture and history that makes the total package of what you get during your stay.With direct flights from a large number of destinations, you can find yourself in the middle of the experience just hours after leaving home. Bergen is ready to welcome you. Are you ready to visit Bergen?
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