Cities
Bergen
Bergen is the very heart of the Norwegian fjords, and the ideal mix of nature, culture and urban experiences. All year round.
As a European City of Culture, World Heritage City and UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Bergen offers world-class experiences and culture.
Strolling around the old streets and alleyways is an adventure in itself. People have lived and worked in these streets of small higgledy-piggledy wooden houses for hundreds of years.
Wander around the Fish Market and experience the throngs of people. Visit Bergen Aquarium and see the fish, penguins and seals. Wander along Bryggen wharf, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and on to the old fortress of Bergenhus. Stop by one of the many museums and galleries. Fløyen, Ulriken and the other mountains that surround Bergen aren’t far from the city centre, and you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, fjord and sea from these mountains.
Bergen is not all that big in a European context, but the city has a very diverse entertainment scene with lots of great festivals, concerts and shows. The city also has a flourishing food scene with several internationally recognised restaurants and a culinary community of creative chefs who enjoy preserving, developing and communicating local food culture and gastronomy, and who exquisitely combine ingredients, season and creativity.
Discover Bergen!
What to see and do in Bergen
Culture
Troldhaugen Home of composer Edvard Grieg
Bergen
Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg for 22 years. He composed many of his best-known works in the little garden hut.
Adventure parks and animals
Ulriken643 (Ulriken Cable car)
Bergen
The new Ulriken Cable Car takes you up to the highest of Bergen's 7 mountains with Norway's largest gondolas.
Culture
KODE – Art Museums and Composer Homes
Bergen
Experience masterpieces from Norwegian art history by Edvard Munch, Harriet Backer, Nikolai Astrup, and J. C. Dahl, and explore exciting new exhibitions.
How to get here
Travelling to Bergen is always easy, however you choose to travel, whether by air, sea, rail or road. There are many options when planning your journey to Bergen.
Travelling to and around the Bergen RegionEat and sleep in Bergen
Accommodation
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Bergen
Hotel Norge first opened its doors in 1885 and since then has become iconic and one of Bergen's most prominent hotels.
Experience other fjord cities!
Ålesund
From the lively cafés in Ålesund, it’s just 418 steps to the top of Aksla – and what a view! After the fire in 1904 fire, Ålesund was rebuilt in a playful Art Nouveau style, with towers, spires, and colourful facades. No wonder National Geographic has named it one of the world’s most beautiful port cities!
Molde
Molde, the Fjord City, offers charm and atmosphere with a unique combination of culture, nature, and culinary experiences. Here, you can experience Moldejazz and enjoy panoramic views of Romsdal's 222 mountain peaks. From the city, you are just a short distance from iconic attractions like the Atlantic Road, Trollstigen, and Romsdalseggen.
Kristiansund
Kristiansund is located at the far end of the ocean gap's headland in northwestern Norway. Opera, delicious clipfish, the fishing village of Grip and the Opera Festival Weeks await visitors here. Kristiansund is referred to as the Atlantic City, as it is the closest city to one of the world's most scenic roadways - the Atlantic Road.
