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 92 charging stations for electrical cars, and separate spots for people with mobility problems. The price at ByGarasjen varies from NOK 22 per hour at Sundays to NOK 44 per hour on daytime during weekdays (Maximum price of NOK 260 in 24 hours).
By purchasing the Bergen Card, you get 15% discount at Bygarasjen! When using a Bergen Card, please go to the custumer service center in level 1 and present your card and your vehicle registration number. The discount is then added digitally to your car and you can proceed to pay as normal.
GriegGarasjen - In the heart of Bergen
Address: Edvard Griegs plass 1, 5015 Bergen
Central parking facility below Grieghallen in the heart of Bergen city centre. Entrance from Lars Hilles gate. There are 4 charging points for electric cars. The facility is open 24 hours a day and has a height limit of 2.05m. Prices vary from NOK 25 per hour on Sundays and evenings/nights and NOK 52 per hour during the day on weekdays (max NOK 280 per day).
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. Prices vary from NOK 26 per hour on Sundays and evenings/nights and NOK 52 per hour during the day on weekdays (max NOK 280 per day).
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.
Price for parking: Monday - Sunday 00 – 24: NOK 38 per hour (Charged by the minute. max NOK 260 per day).
Price for charging: Monday - Sunday 00 – 24: NOK 12 per hour. (Charged by the minute). The charging fee is automatically calculated as long as the car is parked on a parking spot with a charging station.
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 and 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. The price is NOK 42 per hour. Maximum 2 hours parking.
How to pay:
The prices and methods of paying varies from the different garages in Bergen. However, you can always use your Visa / MasterCard. At some machines you can pay by using cash (Norwegian Kroner). All the parking garages have charging stations for electrical cars.
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:
- KlosterGarasjen: This is the closest place to the terminal. Here you can park for short or long periods. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the terminal.
- GriegGarage: Park for short or longer periods. It takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to the terminal.
- Bygarasjen: Park like normal or buy discounted parking at the 24-hour customer service center on level 1 in ByGarasjen. (For example a period of 7, 14 or 30 days). About 15 minutes to walk to the Hutigruten terminal.
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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.
Parking for vehicles over 2 metres high:
Unfortunately, there are few parking options in the city centre that are suitable for taller vehicles. However, there are a few outdoor areas. At Høyteknologisenteret and Munkebryggen, there is no height restriction.
Please note that Munkebryggen does not have a daily maximum rate, so long-term parking there can be expensive.
Another option is street parking, though it is very limited. Please be aware that all vehicles must fit within the marked space - very long vehicles may not be able to park in a standard space.
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.
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