Explore Bergen and the Fjords

Bergen - in the heart of the Fjords.  

A European city of culture, a World Heritage city and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Bergen is your gateway to the Fjords and the very start of your Norwegian adventure. There’s a whole host of attractions to keep you busy, too many for one day. The Hanseatic wharf Bryggen, Bergen Aquarium, the Fløibanen funicular and the Fish Market, are just a few of the activities on offer in this vibrant city.  The KODE has one of the largest Edvard Munch collections in the world, as well as an impressive Nikolai Astrup collection. 

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City and urban life 

Bergen sustains a lifestyle that supports students year-round, from quaint little coffee shops to a concert hall. See the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra playing every Thursday, or if that's not to your liking we have regular pop/rock and black metal gigs. If it's something else on the rocks that you are looking for then why not have a glass of Bareksten, the world-famous gin in one of the local bars, or visit their distillery just next to the airport? Try a cider brewed with apples from Hardangerfjord and Sognefjord, or a local beer that's fit for a feast. Just one refreshing sip makes the traveling worthwhile.

Visit Bergen in the festive season

In November and December the city between the seven mountains comes with a festive atmosphere with warmth, singing, hospitality and local goodies. Experience the Festival of Lights, visit the Gingerbread city and check out the Christmas market. The pre-Christmas period in Bergen gives you a real Christmas spirit.

Famous for fish 

Local food relies on fresh produce and the freshest of catches and seafood is a delicacy you can enjoy all year round, especially in the winter. The weather not only keeps seafood fresher for longer but also makes it tastier, pulling out the higher omega 3 fats. Enjoy the most delicious catches at BARE, the Michelin stared restaurant. 

Explore the Fjord landscape

If city life is something you are wanting to escape, then Bergen is the perfect place to start your exploration into the fjords. Experience the Sognefjord and the Nærøyfjord easily with Norway in a Nutshell - combine train, boat and bus for a simple and environmentally friendly experience. Flåmsbanen is a 20km train journey that works its way down the mountain to the fjord. You can spend the day in Flåm, go to Stegastein for the great Fjord view, taste Ægir beer at the local brewery and join a Fjord safari.  There’s another scenic route you can take from Bergen to Sognefjord by catching the local express boat. and experiencing how the vikings would have seen things.

Bergen is hub for direct flights to 10 other Fjord destinations.  

Trolltunga 

Trolltunga is the most spectacular rock formation in Norway. Located on the western edge of Hardangerfjord, it can be reached as the final destination of a hike that starts in Skjeggedal, finishing at 700 metres above the lake Ringedalsvatnet. The hike is a challenge, especially during the winter season, so it’s advised that you experience Trolltunga with a local guide - either on a one or two-day expedition.

This is an adventure that encounters peace and solitude unlike anywhere else.