Explore the region

Great places to visit outside Bergen city center

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Explore the region

The region surrounding Bergen have a lot of exciting things to offer. From the rugged coastline to majestic mountains and fjords, each municipality offers different types of experiences.

North of Bergen is the area called Nordhordland. Visit Alver with its many islands only 30 minutes drive from Bergen, Masfjorden for interesing war stories, Modalen with the famous fjord cruise to Mostraumen, Austrheim for birdwatching or Gulen with its interesting Viking history. For great hikes head off to the island Osterøy and the hike up Kossdalssvingane.

If you want to enjoy village life, visit the island Fedje. Fedje is about two hours by car north-west of Bergen, including a half-hour ferry ride. Just west of Bergen visit Øygarden for fantastic coastal scenery.

In Austevoll or Tysnes south of Bergen you can enjoy world-class food and accommodation as well as beautiful nature.

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Alver - The essence of the west coast
Unique cultural landscape with fjord, mountains and 843 islands 30 minutes from Bergen.
Austrheim - The jewel of the west coast
Great area for water sports, 1.5 hours from Bergen.
Gulen - In the footsteps of the Vikings
Historical setting and unique accommodation 2 hours from Bergen.
In the footsteps of war heroes in Masfjorden
Unique war history and beautiful nature 1.5 hours from Bergen
Modalen - Small in size, but rich in experiences
Vsiit western Norway's hidden gem, 1.5 hours from Bergen.
Vaksdal - Textiles and nature for world champions
World famous textile and world-class nature only one hour from Bergen.
Osterøy - The green island with the rich culture
People have lived on the island Osterøy for 3,500 years. 40 minutes from Bergen.
Fedje - The village in the ocean
Enjoy the village life on the charming island Fedje.
Øygarden - Where the coast is your playground
A place for active and exciting experiences west of Bergen.
Austevoll - Enjoy the good things in life
World-class food, accommodation and activities.
Tysnes - an island of goodness
Experience Tysnesfest, Haaheim Gaard and Mandelhuset

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