Bergen

How to Get to Bergen

Bergen is located on the western coast of Norway and can be reached via airplane, train, or cruise!

The main airport is Bergen Airport/Bergen Lufthavn. From there you can take Bergen Light Rail #1 into Bergen city center. It is about a 45 minute ride into the city.

The main train station is Bergen Central Station. From Oslo, it is a 7hr train ride to Bergen, and you can even take the train overnight to save time! Click here to book your train tickets and/or your sleeper cabin.

What to Do in Bergen

Bergen is one of my absolutely favorite towns in Norway! Its idyllic waterfront and cute old town are truly magical!

Strandgaten is the main shopping & pedestrian street in the center of Bergen. Stroll down the street and check out the stores & eateries that Bergen has to offer!

Take a walking tour around Bergen! Explore the charming streets and historic sights like St. Mary’s Church, Vågen harbor, and the Bryggen quarter – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Your guide will be sure to give you a taste of contemporary life as well. This is the #1 tour in all of Bergen! Reserve your spot here.

Stop by Bryggen Hansa Quarter – the iconic old town waterfront that you see in every photo of Bergen!

Visit the Gamle Bergen Museum – The Bergen Folk Museum, and find out how Norwegians used to live back in the day! This open air museum has period-costume actors that makes this old town come alive! You can get tickets and more information here.

Take a walk through Bergen’s historic streets with your guide. Learn how people lived over the centuries, and how Bergen’s modern community has changed. See Bergen’s famous wooden houses, the Bryggen wharf, and the fish market. Learn about the city’s heritage and famous residents as you wander the picturesque streets. This is a fantastic tour! Reserve your spot here.

Not into walking? Explore Bergen from the comfort of a stand-up Segway. Roll through town taking in the city’s top sights, including the historic harbor, cobbled alleys, and wooden structures of the Bryggen district and Torget Fish Market. This tour is a lot of fun! Reserve your spot here.

Take a funicular to the top of Mount Floyen to get amazing views over Bergen. You can get tickets & more information here.

Want to get an even higher view of Bergen? Take the cable car up to the top of Mount Ulriken to get a birds eye view! At the top you can eat lunch or dinner at their restaurant or just grab a hot drink in the cafe!

Enjoy Museums? Visit the Bryggens Museum – a museum highlighting Medieval Norway!

Take a cruise through Norway’s beautiful Fjords! Head along the Mostraumen fjord and see some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery, including waterfalls and mountains, seals, goats, and eagles! The captain will even get close enough to the waterfall so that you can drink the fresh mountain water! This is a fantastic experience that I personally have done! Book this incredible experience here.

Explore the best of Norway on this full-day tour from Bergen to Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein! See the powerful waterfall of Tvindefossen and take in the panoramic views from the Stegastein viewpoint before embarking on a cruise of Nærøyfjord. This is an absolutely phenomenal tour of the best of Norway! Reserve your spot here.

Go Whitewater Rafting in the Raundal Valley! Our guide will set you up with all the gear and training you need, and will lead you through sparkling pools, waterfalls, and up to Class III rapids. This experience is perfect for beginners and experienced rafters alike! Reserve your spot here.

Trolltunga is one of the most scenic and spectacular spots in Norway and is a 3 hour drive from Bergen. Take a day trip there and get to experience its beauty! This hike requires great physical condition, and is the opportunity of a lifetime! Reserve your spot here.

Want to see more of Norway? Plan a trip to Stavanger or Oslo!

Where to Eat in Bergen

The waterfront restaurant, Bryggeloftet & Stuene Restaurant, is one of Bergen’s most highly recommended places to eat!

For the best traditional Norwegian fare in Bergen, check out Pingvinen.

Want Brazilian food in Bergen? Try Brasilia Bergen – a definite favorite!

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Bergen according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Bergen, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Bergen

There are so many great hotel options in Bergen! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations in the city, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Bergen

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 58°F. The hottest month of the year in Bergen is July, with an average high of 63°F and low of 51°F.

The cold season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 42°F. The coldest month of the year in Bergen is February, with an average low of 29°F and high of 37°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Bergen

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Spend the afternoon at Bergen’s Aquarium, where your kids can see penguins & watch a sea lion show.

Kids will love Bergen’s Live Folk Museum, an open air museum with period-costume actors that make Norway’s history come alive!

Take the funicular up to the top of Mount Floyen or the cable car up to the top of Mount Ulriken!

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