10 good reasons why Bergen

Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and is an international city with a small-town charm and atmosphere. As a World Heritage City and as The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway – Bergen has attracted visitors for more than 900 years. With its 260 000 inhabitants and 30,000 students Bergen is a lively city with a lot to offer within culture, music, theatre and night life.

1. Easy to get to
Bergen is easy to get to, from the rest of Norway and from abroad, thanks to non-stop flights such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Paris and Stockholm. Due too many direct flights as well, you only need to change planes once to reach Bergen from far-away destinations.

2. Value for money
Hotel prices are competitive when compared to other European cities. All of the hotels have been modernized and redecorated during the last years, and the breakfast and wi-fi is included in the price of the room. The conference package prices  in our congress centres are also competetive with the rest of Europe, and with a very favorable Norwegian Krone, it has never been a financially better time to visit Norway and the Bergen region than right now!

The Grieg Hall - Culture & Convention Centre. Photo: Francesa Alviani

3. Facilities
Norway might not operate a star rating system but it does not fail to impress. Hotels and conference facilities are of international standard. The hotels in Bergen are of a very high standard within each category.

4. Professionalism
Our conference and event suppliers have all the necessary professionalism, competence and experience to make you feel confident and relaxed.

Reception party in the Grieg Hall. Photo: Eilif Stene

5. Safe destination
Norway and Bergen is a safe destination with a low crime rate. Visitors can walk safely in the city.

6. Food & Beverage
In Bergen you will find just about everything from tea rooms to gourmet fish restaurants, from small bistros to discotheques, bars and nightclubs. Bergen has some of Norway’s most beautiful restaurants and some of its best cuisine too.

Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant. Foto: Truls J Løtvedt

7. Close to nature
Bergen is the Gateway to the Fjords of Norway because of the city’s surrounding by one of the world's most spectacular tourist attractions - The Norwegian Fjords, which have now been included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Bergen is situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord and the beautiful Hardangerfjord.

Norge i et nøtteskall®. Foto: Paal Audestad - www.fjordtours

8. Authenticity
Bryggen (the wharf) has become a symbol of our cultural heritage and has gained a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The old Hanseatic wharf is architecturally unique and is perhaps one of the most familiar image in all of Norway. A guided tour or even an event or dinner at Bryggen will be a truly memorable experience.


Bryggen in Bergen. Photo: Bergen Tourist Board/ Robin Strand - visitBergen.com

9. City of Culture
Bergen has one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, the country’s first national theatre, a host of international festivals, and a whole range of museums and institutions. Bergen is also the birthplace of world famous writers, painter, and musicians – such as the famous composer Edvard Grieg.

10. Host City
The people of Bergen are proud of their historical background and determined to learn from it. Ever since the first king of Scandinavia was crowned in Bergen in 1163, Bergen has been playing host ever since because of the city’s genuinely hospitable nature.