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Family Friendly Events in Bergen

In Bergen you will find wide range of activities and events for children and families throughout the year.

Most museums and attractions like Fløibanen funicular, Bergen Aquarium, VilVite and Kode have family friendly events and often extra events during school holidays.

Many festivals also have a separate children's program such as the Bergen International Festival in May / June.

Bergen City Marathon held every year in April has its own race for children both for the youngest and the older who would like to run a longer trail.

Bergen Jazz Forum has its own concert series for children and families with the concept Bajazz. Also a popular event for families is Bergen Food Festival which is held every year in September.

The kids tend to enjoy the free tasters as well as the many family friendly activities.

Throughout the year there are continuous live performances at various venues such as for example the Grieg Hall. Take a look at the event calendar and find the events of your choice.

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Sunday, 29th November 2026

Advent on Mount Fløyen

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29 Nov 202611:00 - 13:30Mount Fløyen

The traditional lighting of the big Advent candles up on Mount Fløyen will take place on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

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Christmas at "Yurten" on Mount Fløyen

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29 Nov 202611:00 - 14:00Behind the playground at Fløyen

Every Saturday and Sunday in the pre-Christmas season we light the fireplace and invite you to cosy moments around the fire pits. Here you can warm yourself by the fire, take a little break from the pre-Christmas rush, and our friendly Fløyen hosts…

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Eventyrlig julekos i Trollskogen

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29 Nov 202611:00 - 14:00Season

29 November from 11:00 to 13:00 we invite you to a story time in Trollskogen with local illustrator and author Gunvor Rasmussen.
We light the fire pits, so feel free to bring food you can warm or grill on the fire. Dress warmly, find a spot…

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Join us in a tropical world! Art camp at Akvariet

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29 Nov 202611:00 - 15:00Season

Axolotls, snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and crocodiles – these are some of the animals that live in tropical environments, and that you can experience at Akvariet. We take inspiration from these fascinating animals and make our own versions with…

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Glass blowing for children

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29 Nov 202611:00 - 16:00Season

Glass blowing is an open activity for children and young people aged 5-17 years. The children get to blow or sculpt warm liquid glass, with good assistance from a professional glass artist.
Time: 11:00 – 16:00, in individual sessions of…

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BVD local dance performance at 12:00

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29 Nov 202612:00 - 13:00Kiultursalen vannkanten

The following groups perform at 12:00: K-pop 10-12 years Mon 17:00 Children's dance group 2 K-pop 10-12 years Tue 17:00 K-pop 13 years and up K-pop advanced

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Creative bead workshop at Tekstilindustrimuseet

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29 Nov 202612:00 - 17:00Textile Industry Museum

Join a bead workshop for young and old! Here you can make bead designs inspired by Tekstilindustrimuseet, including the factory, the sheep Bæændik, woollen socks and the Salhus sweater.
The patterns are created by Camilla Pedersen Grimstad,…

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Putti Plutti Pott

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29 Nov 202612:00 - Grieghallen, Griegsalen
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29 Nov 202615:00 - Grieghallen, Griegsalen
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29 Nov 202618:00 - Grieghallen, Griegsalen

The Christmas story of Putti Plutti Pott is one of Norway's most popular pre-Christmas stories, and we are proud to present it here in Bergen's grand venue Grieghallen. You will once again get to meet Petter, Caroline and Onkel Per, together with…

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HEKSENE - 29/11 KL. 13:00

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29 Nov 202613:00 - 14:31Cinemateket i Bergen

Join a magical and slightly spooky journey into Roald Dahl's universe
In a Norwegian coastal town a little girl disappears. It is the terrible witches who have been at work. Witches hate children and will do anything to kill them. Luke's…

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Gingerbread decorating at Skomakerstuen

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29 Nov 202613:00 - 16:00Fløyen

Every Saturday and Sunday in the pre-Christmas season we invite you to Christmas porridge and gingerbread decorating at Skomakerstuen. Here the children can let their creativity loose and decorate their own gingerbread heart, which of course they…

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BVD local dance performance at 13:30

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Family/children

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29 Nov 202613:30 - 14:30Kiultursalen vannkanten

The following groups perform at 13:30: Minidisco Jazz 13 years and up K-pop 10-12 years Mon 18:00 TikTok 13 years and up K-pop 15 years and up Jazz dance 10-12 years

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BVD local dance performance at 15:00

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Family/children

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29 Nov 202615:00 - 16:00Kiultursalen vannkanten

The following groups perform at 15:00: Dansemoro ungdom Barnedans gr 1 Showdans 6-9 år K-pop 6-9 år TikTok 10-12 år Dansemoro barn

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Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

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29 Nov 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Monday, 30th November 2026

Bergen Christmas Market

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Christmas fair

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30 Nov 202612:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Jul i Bråkmakergata

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Theatre

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30 Nov 202616:30 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene

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83 review(s)
Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

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Family/children

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30 Nov 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Tuesday, 1st December 2026

Bergen Christmas Market

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Christmas fair

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1 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Jul i Bråkmakergata

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Theatre

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1 Dec 202616:30 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene

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83 review(s)
Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

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Family/children

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1 Dec 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Wednesday, 2nd December 2026

Music session for little ears with a Christmas programme

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Family/children

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2 Dec 202611:00 - 11:30Kode

There is a very special atmosphere at Siljustøl during the Christmas season!
Together we sing well-known Christmas songs, sense and experience the Christmas atmosphere in the main hall of Marie and Harald Sæverud, decorated for Christmas – and…

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Bergen Christmas Market

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Christmas fair

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2 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Jul i Bråkmakergata

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Theatre

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2 Dec 202616:30 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
83 review(s)
Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

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Family/children

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2 Dec 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Thursday, 3rd December 2026

Bergen Christmas Market

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Christmas fair

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3 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Jul i Bråkmakergata

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Theatre

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3 Dec 202616:30 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
83 review(s)
Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

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Family/children

Dates

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3 Dec 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Friday, 4th December 2026

Creative bead workshop at Tekstilindustrimuseet

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Family/children

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4 Dec 202611:00 - 15:00Textile Industry Museum

Join a bead workshop for young and old! Here you can make bead designs inspired by Tekstilindustrimuseet, including the factory, the sheep Bæændik, woollen socks and the Salhus sweater.
The patterns are created by Camilla Pedersen Grimstad,…

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Bergen Christmas Market

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Christmas fair

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4 Dec 202612:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Jul i Bråkmakergata

Type:

Theatre

Dates

From:
4 Dec 202616:30 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene

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Tiriltunge Barnekor - 4 December

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Concert

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4 Dec 202618:00 - 19:30Austrheim Samfunnshus

The ticket gives admission to the Christmas performance «Ei julehelsing til Austrheim – frå Tiriltunge barnekor».
Welcome to a musical pre-Christmas evening filled with the joy of singing, community and Christmas spirit!
We look forward to…

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
83 review(s)
Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

Type:

Family/children

Dates

From:
4 Dec 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Saturday, 5th December 2026

Gamle Vossebanen - Juletog med motorvogn - 5. desember2026

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Other events

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5 Dec 202610:00 - 15:00Espeland holdeplass, Arna Gamle stasjon, Garnes stasjon

Take the train from Garnes station or Espeland station and do your Christmas shopping at Janusfabrikken at Espeland. On board the train there will be Christmas atmosphere for the whole family. Perhaps you will meet Santa? We serve gingerbread and…

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Bergen Christmas Market

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Christmas fair

Dates

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5 Dec 202610:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Christmas at "Yurten" on Mount Fløyen

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Family/children

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5 Dec 202611:00 - 14:00Behind the playground at Fløyen

Every Saturday and Sunday in the pre-Christmas season we light the fireplace and invite you to cosy moments around the fire pits. Here you can warm yourself by the fire, take a little break from the pre-Christmas rush, and our friendly Fløyen hosts…

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Astrup's Christmas - a creative weekend for young and old

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Family/children

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5 Dec 202611:00 - 16:00Permanenten and Lysverket

Programme 11–16 | Permanenten: Nikolai Workshop for All Ages Create Christmas decorations inspired by the paintings of Nikolai Astrup!
11-16 | Lysverket: Engel Workshop for All Ages Inspired by Astrup's wife, Engel, who worked with stamp…

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Musikalske julekort. Familiekonsert

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Concert

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5 Dec 202611:30 - 13:30Grieghallen Griegsalen
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5 Dec 202614:00 - 15:00Grieghallen Griegsalen

We promise a great Christmas atmosphere with Bergen Filharmoniske Ungdomsorkester and young singers and dancers from Bergen kulturskole. Together we offer well-known classics and beloved Christmas songs, like musical Christmas cards! In the bundle…

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Frost

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Family/children

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5 Dec 202612:00 - 15:00Nygårdsparken - upper part.

Art camp and workshop with the art pilots (kunstpilotene) in Nygårdsparken.
On frost-frozen grass and between tall trees with bare branches, rests an installation with associations to a frozen world; a protected snow cave for life in miniature…

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Gingerbread decorating at Skomakerstuen

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Family/children

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5 Dec 202613:00 - 16:00Fløyen

Every Saturday and Sunday in the pre-Christmas season we invite you to Christmas porridge and gingerbread decorating at Skomakerstuen. Here the children can let their creativity loose and decorate their own gingerbread heart, which of course they…

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Jul i Bråkmakergata

Type:

Theatre

Dates

From:
5 Dec 202613:30 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene
From:
5 Dec 202615:00 - Den Nationale Scene, Lille Scene

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Lussi Langnatt i Bekkjarvik Park

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Family/children

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5 Dec 202615:00 - 16:00Bekkjarvik Park
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5 Dec 202617:00 - 18:00Bekkjarvik Park

Black falls the night, in stable and home. Andrea and Silje are celebrating their first Christmas together as stepsisters. It is no easy task when they are used to making their Christmas preparations in completely different ways! They argue, as they…

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Tiriltunge Barnekor - 5 December

Type:

Concert

Dates

From:
5 Dec 202618:00 - 19:30Austrheim Samfunnshus

The ticket gives admission to the Christmas performance «Ei julehelsing til Austrheim – frå Tiriltunge barnekor».
Welcome to a musical pre-Christmas evening filled with the joy of singing, community and Christmas spirit!
We look forward to…

More details
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
83 review(s)
Gingerbread City (Pepperkakebyen)

Type:

Family/children

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2026byROMMET

The world's biggest gingerbread city, located in Bergen city center. Miniature houses, trains, cars and ships made from real gingerbread.

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Sunday, 6th December 2026

Bergen Christmas Market

Type:

Christmas fair

Dates

From:
6 Dec 202610:00 - 21:00Festplassen

Bergen Christmas Market is located right in the heart of Bergen at Festplassen. Buy handmade Christmas gifts and delightful edible treats.

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Advent on Mount Fløyen

Type:

Family/children

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From:
6 Dec 202611:00 - 13:30Mount Fløyen

The traditional lighting of the big Advent candles up on Mount Fløyen will take place on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

More details
Christmas at "Yurten" on Mount Fløyen

Type:

Family/children

Dates

From:
6 Dec 202611:00 - 14:00Behind the playground at Fløyen

Every Saturday and Sunday in the pre-Christmas season we light the fireplace and invite you to cosy moments around the fire pits. Here you can warm yourself by the fire, take a little break from the pre-Christmas rush, and our friendly Fløyen hosts…

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