Either you travel with Hurtigruten, the Fjord Lines ferry from Denmark, or take one of the many high-speed ferries along the Norwegian coast, the approach to Bergen from the sea side is nothing less than magical.
Passing the small and charming coves, fjord outlets and the small fishing communities surrounding Bergen, the experience of entering the Bergen region by boat gives you a unique impression of the Norwegian coastal environment, culture and history.
The final approach to Bergen should definately be experienced from deck, either you dock at the cruise terminal next to Bergenhus Festning, Vågen by Bryggen or the Hurtigruten and Fjord Line’s terminal at Nøstet. You will in any case find yourself in the Heart of Bergen, with all the city has to offer. With its rich cultural program, status as UNESCO’s World Heritage City and the entrance to the fjords of Norway, Bergen has not only become the leading cruise destination in Norway. Bergen port has become one of the top “50 ports of the World”. The closeness to the most popular attractions and accessibility to a large selection of nature experiences makes Bergen a favorite destination for those who travel by boat.
Bergen Tourist Information is one of Europe’s most visited tourist informations, and the service and reception team is always helpful giving you the information you need to get the most out of Bergen and the region.
Traveling to Bergen from the sea side gives you the most beautiful approach. And once you put your foot on the ground, you are finding yourself in the heart of Norway’s most beautiful city.
Ferry connections to Bergen:
Departures (domestic):
From Stavanger with Fjord Line - fjordline.no
From Balestrand, Flåm, Sogndal and Leirvik (Stord) operated by norled.no
From Rosendal operated by Rødne rodne.no.
From Bodø, Florø, Hammerfest, Harstad, Kirkenes, Kristiansand, Molde, Tromsø, Trondheim, Vardø, Ålesund with Hurtigruten hurtigruten.no or havilavoyages.com.
Departure (international):
From Hirtshals, Denmark with Fjord Line fjordline.no.
The Fjord Line's terminal in Bergen is located on Nøstegaten 30, a ten minute walk from the city center. The same terminal is also used for the Coastal Voyager (Hurtigruten). The termial has luggage lockers (a NOK 20 coin is required).
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