Car parking & car parks

There is always one question that arises when driving around in an unknown city. Where should I park my car? Parking in Bergen Norway is easier, safer and more practical than many other big cities in Europe.

Why is that so? Well, in Bergen you don’t need to stress looking for an available spot. Regardless of where you are in Bergen and where you are coming from, you will almost always find a space not far from the places you want to visit. Of course, you could try to find a spot in the streets, but sometimes it is hard to find a space at all. And it’s not any cheaper either. In the garages in Bergen you can safely leave your car while enjoying the beautiful city of Bergen.

Always an available spot  
In four garages located on different parts of Bergen, there are over 3 000 places to park your car. When arriving Bergen by car, your can enter the city from E39, the main road going from the southern to the norther region of Bergen, or by the Fjord Line ferries from Denmark and Stavanger. Regardless of which direction you are coming from, you can use the same exits to enter the different parts of the city center. Which garage to choose depends on where you are going. Nobody wants to park far away from the destination, and if you choose the right garage, you are likely to be quite close to where you are heading.

If you are looking for a long-term place to park, you should contact Bergen Parkering for information regarding long term parking. If you drive a caravan to Bergen you can choose to park at one of the many camping places in Bergen, or at Bergenshallen at Vilhelm Bjerknes Vei 24.

Garages close to the attractions
When parking in Bergen, we can recommend four different garages that gives you easy, safe and reliable parking close to the hotels and main attractions in Bergen city center.

ByGaragen – the biggest indoor garage in Bergen
Address: Fjøsangerveien 4, 5008 Bergen
ByGarasjen is the biggest indoor 24-hour open garage in Bergen, located next door to Bergen Storsenter shopping mall and Bergen Bus Station, and across the street from Bergen Railway Station. ByGarasjen is one of the most central places to park your car. The garage is located close to hotels like Scandic Ørnen and Grand Terminus, and attractions like KODE - The art museums of Bergen by the lake Lille Lungegårdsvann.

If you approach Bergen from the north, exit E39 right after the Fløyfjellstunnelen tunnel towards the city centre, and you will find the garage on the right-hand side right after the first traffic light.

If you come from the southern region, you can get to ByGarasjen by passing Danmarksplass on E39, and exiting towards the city centre. In ByGarasjen you can park your car as long as you like. The maximum height is 2 metres, and most of the spaces have a 2.30 metres width. At ByGarasjen you will find 54 charging stations for electrical cars, and separate spots for people with mobility problems. The price at ByGarasjen varies from 12 kroners per hour at Sundays to 24 kroners per hour on daytime during weekdays (Maximum price of 150 kroners in 24 hours)

By purchasing the Bergen Card, you get 15% discount at Bygarasjen! When using a Begen Card, please remember to get your parking ticket stamped at the service center in ByGarasjen before leaving. You can pay the parking using Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners or Norwegian kroner.

KlosterGarasjen – In the heart of Bergen 
Address: Vestre Murallmenning 14, 5011 Bergen
KlosterGarasjen is a 24-hour open underground garage with 940 parking spots. It is an ideal choice for everyone who wants to park close to hotels and attractions such as Torgallmenningen, Vågen, Bryggen in Bergen and the Bergen Fish Market. You enter the garage from Jonsvollsgaten next to Nøstet, and you can get there by exiting E39 towards Jektviken. The maximum height is 2 metres and all places are 2.50 metres wide. KlosterGarasjen is a safe place to park with boundary protection and outstanding ventilation. Price from 18 to 36 kroners per hour. Maximum 200 kroners for 24 hours.

NordnesGarasjen - Parking at the tip of Nordnes
Address: Nordnesgaten 46, 5005 Bergen
NordnesGarasjen is located at the tip of the Nordnes peninsula in Bergen, right next to the Bergen Aquarium and the Nordnes seawater pool. Here you can park your car between 6 am and midnight. You can get to NordnesGarasjen by exiting E39 towards the city centre, pass Bergen Storsenter and ByGarasjen garage, Grieghallen and the Engen area, or by exiting E39 in the direction of Jekteviken, Nøstet and the Engen area. From Engen, you can follow the Haugeveien road all the way out to the tip of Nordnes. The maximum height at the NordnesGarasjen is 1.80 metres. The price is 25 kroners per hour all day.

SolheimsGarasjen – Close to the urban life
Address: Solheimsgaten 29, 5054 Bergen
SolheimsGarasjen is located close to the urban life outside of Bergen, close to bars, restaurants and hotels like Magic Hotels nad Bien Restaurant. Exit E39 main road by Danmarksplass – the junction right before the exit towards the city centre when you approach Bergen from the south side. SolheimsGarasjen is also close to Bergen emergency casualty clinic. The opening hours is from 6 am until midnight, and the price is 25 kroners per hour.

How to pay:
The prices and methods of paying varies from the different garages in Bergen. However, you can allways use your Visa / MasterCard or cash (Norwegian Kroner). If you drive an electrical car with EB, EC, ED, EK, EL or EV in your license plate, you get a 50% discount on the original price. (Does not apply at KlosterGarasjen). All the parking garages have charging stations for electrical cars, and in KlosterGarasjen, NordnesGarasjen and SolheimsGarasjen it is free to charge your electric car.

The height restrictions and width of the parking spaces varies from garage to garage. Trailers are not allowed in the Bergen parking garages.

Long term parking close to Hurtigruten / Fjord Line terminal:

• Nøstetorget outside (Jekteviken): Nøstetorget comprises the outside area by the Hurtigrute terminal. The parking area is open all hours seven days a week. 
• Bygarasjen (15-20 minute walk from the terminal). You can purchase discounted period parking at the customer service center on level 1 in ByGarasjen. (For example 7, 14 or 30 days)

Where to park with a motorhome or a campervan?
The same rules apply for motorhomes as for regular cars. Check out out suggested places to park a campervan in and around the city.

Where to park a bus:
Bergen municipality has a useful digital map for parking of buses, as well as allocated drop off zones. 

Automatic toll stations:
All toll stations coming in to Bergen is automatic. This means that you should not stop when passing. Read more about how to pay at toll stations here.