r/Bergen • u/StraightUpJarle • 11h ago
r/Bergen • u/sondr3_ • Apr 06 '26
Megathread: what to do in Bergen (tourist information)
Tourist information for Bergen
Tourist season is almost upon us again here in Bergen and the moderators have decided that this year we're going to have a megathread for the most common questions and informations about Bergen to avoid the same questions getting asked repeatedly ad nauseam. Keep quick and easy questions for things to do in and around Bergen to this thread.
Traveling
Traveling to/from airport
- Bybanen (Light Rail): Line 1 runs directly from the airport terminal to Byparken (city centre). Costs about 50NOK, takes about 45 minutes. The cheapest option. Up to 4 children travel free with a paying adult.
- Flybussen (Airport Bus): Costs about 170NOK (cheaper if bought online in advance), takes about 30 minutes. Stops at several points in the city centre including Bryggen. Buy online to avoid the surcharge.
- Taxi: Available right outside arrivals. Bergen Taxi (07000) offers a fixed maximum fare between the airport and city centre.
Traveling with train
Vy operates the trains to and from Bergen, both to Oslo and to the surrounding areas. Bergen central station is almost in the city center itself, and is for the most part in walking distance to most hotels in Bergen. Both the Flåm Railway and the ride to Oslo are very scenic if the weather permits.
Travelling within Bergen
Public transport
Skyss is the transport authority in Bergen and Vestland county. A Skyss ticket is valid on buses, Bybanen (light rail) and some ferries within the zones the ticket is valid for. You can buy single tickets, or period tickets for 24h, 7 days or 30 days. Download the Skyss app to buy tickets, not the Skyss Billett app, it was deprecated in early 2026. Always buy before boarding, you cannot buy tickets on Bybanen or buses and ticket controls are quite frequent and expensive. You will almost certainly only need a ticket for Zone A, but you can check the zone map just in case.
Bybanen / light rail
The Bybanen has two lines:
- Line 1: Byparken (city centre) to Bergen Airport Flesland
- Line 2: Byparken (city centre) to Fyllingsdalen
Key Bybanen stops: Byparken (city center), Bystasjonen (main bus station), Nonneseter (train station, but closed in 2026, use Bystasjonen instead).
Walking
Bergen is a very walkable city. Most tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other in the city centre. You will likely only need public transport to get to/from the airport and possibly to some of the suburbs or certain tourist attractions (like Fantovt Stave Church).
Bikes
Bergen City Bike is a affordable and healthy alternative to public transport within the city center and a bit outside of it, but it's really only a faster alternative to walking.
E-scooters
In and around Bergen you will see people scooting along on e-scooters, at the moment the two alternatives are Ryde and Voi. Be careful if using them and do not ride them after consuming alcohol, that is both illegal and dangerous (same for the city bikes).
Car
You don't need a car in Bergen itself. Parking is expensive and limited, and the one-way streets will confuse you. If you want to explore the fjords and surrounding areas, renting a car is a decent option.
General information about Bergen / Norway
Bergen Card
If you are planning to see a lot of museums and sightseeing, look at the Bergen Card. Gives you free public transport (Skyss buses and Bybanen), free or discounted entry to museums and attractions, and discounts at restaurants. Can save you a lot of money if you plan it right. Available as 24h, 48h or 72h cards. Buy it online or at the Tourist Information at Strandkaien.
Weather
First of all, Bergen is a wet city, it averages about 200 rainy days per year. Even during summer you should be prepared for rain, so bring a rain jacket and preferably waterproof shoes when you visit. There is a saying in Norway: "det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær" There is no bad weather, only bad clothing. Umbrellas are also a decent idea, but it's often quite windy which makes it rain sideways, eliminating the usefulness of them.
That said, when the sun comes out, Bergen is absolutely stunning. Summer (June–August) has long days with temperatures around 15–20°C. Winter (December–February) is mild for Norway, usually hovering around 0–5°C, but wet and dark.
Groceries
Compared to many other countries, the selection and availability of goods might be a bit more limited than you're used to. There are three kinds of stores (roughly):
- Small, local and a bit expensive: Bunnpris, Coop Prix, Joker
- Everyday cheap stores: Rema 1000, Kiwi, Coop Extra
- The more expensive ones: Coop Obs, Meny
Most stores are closed on Sundays and holidays, and have reduced opening hours the day before a few holidays as well. The smaller stores like Joker and Bunnpris are often open much longer on regular days and on Sundays, but selection is quite limited.
Alcohol
This is a common complaint tourists have when visiting, Norway have very strict laws around the sale of alcoholic beverages, both in resturants etc and in the stores.
- Strong alcohol (above 4.7 ABV): (wine, spirits etc.): Can only be bought at Vinmonopolet. There are two in the city center, one in Bergen Storsenter and one towards Nordnes. Open from 10-18 during the week and 10-16 on Saturdays. Never open on Sundays.
- Beer, cider etc: Can be bought at most supermarkets, but only until 20:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays (excluding holidays). Light beer (low alcohol) is sold on Sundays and "after hours".
- Restaurants, bars: Sells alcohol from they open until half an hour before they close (02:30), but it is quite a bit more expensive compared to the store bought stuff.
Crime
Bergen is very safe. As with anywhere, keep an eye on your belongings in crowded tourist areas, but nothing more than you would anywhere else as a tourist. Weekend nights can get lively around the bars in the city centre, but nothing out of the ordinary for Norwegians.
Tap water
The tap water in Bergen is excellent. No need to buy bottled water, unless you need a bottle to refill.
Tourist attractions
There is quite a lot to see in and around Bergen, it's the hub for travel in and around Western Norway and its magnificent fjords. This is just a small selection of the most commonly visited areas of Bergen.
In Bergen
Bryggen
The iconic UNESCO World Heritage listed wooden wharf buildings. Wander through the narrow alleyways between the buildings. Free to walk around, but consider visiting the Hanseatic Museum for context.
Fløibanen / Mount Fløyen
If you are able, the hike up to Fløyen is very scenic and well trodden and very popular. Otherwise, the funicular takes you up to Mount Fløyen with panoramic views over the city, fjord and surrounding mountains. The most popular tourist attraction in Bergen. The area on top is also great for walks and hikes. Expect queues both for the funicular and the viewpoint in summer.
Ulriken
Hikeable with a steep and decently technical trail from behind Haukeland Hospital if you are able and willing, otherwise you can take the cable car to the top of Mount Ulriken, the highest of Bergen's seven mountains. Better views than Fløyen and usually less crowded. There's a restaurant at the top. You can hike between Fløyen and Ulriken (or vice versa) on the "Vidden" trail — a classic Bergen hike, roughly 4–5 hours if you are in decent shape and the weather is nice.
Vidden
As mentioned previously, the mountainous area between Fløyen and Ulriken is called "Vidden" and is a very popular hiking trail for people who live and visit Bergen. If the weather is nice it's highly recommended if you are able and have decent clothes, shoes and a little experience. Be ware however that even though it's right next to the city, it is still decently remote and the weather can change suddenly, tourists needs to be rescued quite frequently even during the summer.
Fish Market / Fisketorget
The outdoor fish market at the harbour. More touristy (and priced accordingly) these days, but still worth a visit. The indoor fish market hall is open year-round.
KODE Art Museums
Bergen's art museums spread across four buildings along Lille Lungegårdsvannet. Includes works by Edvard Munch, Nikolai Astrup and J.C. Dahl, as well as the Rasmus Meyer Collection. Free with Bergen Card.
Bergenhus Fortress / Håkonshallen
Medieval royal residence and fortress. Håkon's Hall dates from the 1260s. Free to walk around the fortress grounds.
Gamle Bergen Museum
Open-air museum with reconstructed wooden houses showing life in Bergen in the 18th and 19th centuries. A bit outside the centre but worth the trip if you like history.
Edvard Grieg Museum — Troldhaugen
The home of Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, located about 8 km south of the city centre. Beautiful setting by a lake. Concerts are held in the concert hall during summer.
Bergen Technical Museum
A volunteer run museum and organization that is restoring and running the old trams that ran in Bergen in ye olden times. The restored tram runs during the summer period and can be frequently heard in and around Møhlenpris.
Museums
For a list of the rest of the museums you can visit in and around Bergen, see here.
Coffee and cakes
Bergen has a small but by now good selection of coffee shops and confectionaries.
Det Lille Kaffekompaniet
Tucked away in a narrow alley behind Fløibanen. Tiny, cozy, and serves excellent coffee from Solberg & Hansen. Very limited seating — expect queues on busy days, especially in summer. Worth the wait.
Kaffemisjonen
A favourite among Bergen's coffee nerds. They select their beans through blind cuppings and rotate their selection frequently. Knowledgeable baristas. Free tastings on Saturday at noon.
Bergen Kaffebrenneri
Bergen's only local specialty coffee roastery. Located in an old shipyard outside the city centre — a bit of a trek, but worth it if you're into specialty coffee. Great specialty chocolate too and good baked goods. Free tastings on Thursday mornings at 0900.
Blom
Popular café near the university. Friendly baristas, good pastries, nice atmosphere. A solid everyday choice.
Omni Kaiser Patisserie
A pretty recent specialy French style bakery in the city center. Great baked goods but expect queues and limited seating at all times.
Det Franske Bakeri og Delikatesser
A little taste of France in Bergen. Also great baked goods with barely any seating available.
Le Café Pomme
Even more of French style baked goods. Also good.
The rest
There are many other great bakeries, cafes and coffee shops in Bergen. Google Maps is a pretty decent way of finding them.
Dining
The food scene is Bergen is quickly growing both in availability and quality, foodies will often complain that Stavanger has better restaurants but this is slowly changing. The following is just a small selection, again, Google Maps for more.
Trekroneren
A culinary institution in Bergen, a hotdog stand that's been around for more than 75 years. Great sausages but insane queues during the summer period. Great alternative to kebab and McDonald's after a night out.
Bergen Street Food
A imported concept from Oslo (by the same people even), opening in 2026 with food stalls with various street foods from all around the world.
Pingvinen
Traditional Norwegian home cooking (husmannskost). This is where you go for kjøttkaker, raspeballer and other classics. Cozy atmosphere, feels like eating at someone's grandmother's house. Very popular during summer season, so booking in advance is recommended.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Located in one of the Bryggen buildings. Touristy, yes, but the seafood is good and the atmosphere is unique. A decent choice if you want to eat at Bryggen.
Hoggorm
Great pizza and athmosphere, quite popular with tourists and natives alike.
Dr. Wiesener
A bit outside of the city center, but a hidden gem if you ask many. Great food and athmosphere and the view is great from outside on sunny days.
Michelin Starred Restaurants
Obviously great restaurants, but very pricy and booking are required.
- Gaptrast
- Lysverket
- Omakase by Sergey Pak
And so on
There are many, many other great places to eat. To list all of them would be too much, but outside of the fish market there are not really any tourist traps, you pay and go to the same restaurants as the locals. A few select choices:
- Cornelius
- Enhjørningen
- Kafe Spesial
- Moon
- Izakaya Skostredet
- Horn of Africa
- Royal (burgers)
- Nama
- Brasilia
- Lola
Bars, pubs, others
Bergen has a lively bar scene, especially around Nygårdsgaten and the harbor area.
Henrik Øl & Vinstove
Cozy gastropub with excellent beer selection and good food.
Apollon Platebar
Record shop by day, bar by night. Vinyl vinyl and a nice atmosphere.
Fjåk chocolate shop & café
Local-ish made chocolate that has a cafe and icecream bar in Skostredet.
Things to do
Summer
Hike one of the seven mountains
Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains ("De syv fjell"). Fløyen and Ulriken are the most accessible, but Løvstakken, Rundemanen and others offer great hikes with fewer people. Trail maps are available at the Tourist Information or on UT.no.
Walk around Nordnes
The Nordnes peninsula has colourful wooden houses, the aquarium, and a public outdoor swimming pool (Nordnes Sjøbad) with a heated saltwater pool right by the sea.
Fjord cruise
Bergen is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords. Day trips to Mostraumen, Sognefjorden or Hardangerfjorden are popular and run regularly in summer. You can also take the express boat to smaller communities along the coast.
Eat a skillingsbolle
Bergen's signature pastry, a large, buttery cinnamon bun. Available at most bakeries. Do not call them "kanelboller" to a proud Bergenser.
Bergen Food Festival / Bergen Beer Festival (September)
One of Norway's biggest food festivals, usually on Festplassen together with Norways biggest beer festival out on Nordnes.
Winter
Probably not the best time to visit Bergen, but it can be nice regardless.
Christmas market
Bergen's Christmas market at Festplassen is cozy and atmospheric. Usually runs from late November through December.
Pepperkakebyen (Gingerbread Town)
The world's largest gingerbread town, built by school children and locals every year. Displayed somewhere in the city center each year.
Day trips from Bergen
Norway in a Nutshell
The classic round trip: train to Voss or Myrdal, Flåm Railway down to Flåm, fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord/Nærøyfjord, bus back. Can be done as a day trip. Touristy but spectacular.
Hardangerfjord
Drive or take a bus to the Hardanger region. Waterfalls, fruit orchards (beautiful during blossom season in May), and the Trolltunga hike if you're adventurous. Trolltunga is no easy hike, so fair warning. Do not be the tourist that ends up in the news because they tried to hike there in sneakers and shorts.
Rosendal
Take the express boat to the barony of Rosendal. Beautiful gardens, a small barony, and great hiking in the Folgefonna glacier area.
Stavkirker (Stave Churches)
Fantoft Stave Church is right outside Bergen (reachable by Bybanen). The original burned down in 1992 and was rebuilt, but it's still worth a look.
More information about Bergen / Norway
- Visit Bergen: https://en.visitbergen.com/
- Tourist Information: Located at Strandkaien (the harbor), near the Fish Market.
- Bergen Weather: https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/1-92416/Norway/Vestland/Bergen/Bergen
- The subreddit for Norway: https://www.reddit.com/r/Norway/
- The travel advice for Norway subreddit: :https://www.reddit.com/r/NorwayTravelAdvice/
r/Bergen • u/SGT_NORD • 1h ago
I’m an American with Norwegian citizenship, how hard is it to get into working for the construction companies that are digging all these tunnels for the highways they’re doing rn . It’s pretty cool.
I have citizenship through my mom who was born in Bergen . I don’t speak that much norsk but would definitely like to learn until fluent if I get to move to Norway . I’ve visited Norway at least once a year for as long as I can remember and just want to move there tbh
r/Bergen • u/Pretend-Slip5692 • 2h ago
Dansekurs for unge studenter
Hei! Jeg er en ung mann og student som elsker å danse i alle sammenhenger, men jeg har aldri gått på dansekurs av noe slag. Jeg ser etter et sted jeg kan møte unge folk med samme interesse og lære meg å danse pardans av alle slag. Alle anbefalinger er verdifulle :) Jeg er villig til å betale for disse kursene selvfølgelig, men jeg håper å finne et gratis kurs også. Finnes det studentorganisasjoner som driver med dans i Bergen? Isåfall vil jeg gjerne høre om det :)
r/Bergen • u/Kweli420 • 10h ago
Noen som vet hvor i Bergen jeg kan kjøpe en fin paraply med trehåndtak og svart skjerm som er rett størrelse for 1 person?
r/Bergen • u/New-Gas-8369 • 13h ago
Norskkurs i Bergen
Hello to everyone,
Do you know if there in Bergen are some groups to join for Norwegian lessons?
Thank you!
Hva bør de gjøre med Nordnespynten?
Hva syns dere de burde gjøre ute på tuppen av Nordnes etter at de har flyttet Havforskningsinstituttet og Fiskeridirektoratet til Dokken?
Pragmatikeren i meg har tenkt at det naturlige er å bygge boliger der ute, men jeg har fått med meg at Nordnesparkensvenner ønsker at mye av området skal brukes til å bygge ut Nordnesparken. Så hva tenker dere, boliger, park eller noe annet?
r/Bergen • u/kebabdj2 • 1d ago
Utsetter rockefestivalen (High Voltage Rockfest): – Det er med tungt hjerte
r/Bergen • u/CauliflowerNervous49 • 2d ago
Maggi Masala nudler
Hei
Noen som vet om man kan få tak i Maggi sine masala nudler i Bergensområdet?
r/Bergen • u/okboomer-565 • 2d ago
What is the name of the book where this photo comes from? Seen on the train from Bergen to Oslo.
r/Bergen • u/adil_mhsn • 3d ago
Ulriken Mountain Top
Took it a couple days ago. Had to do some color enhancements, because the original image was RAW
Hey! When will open the Christmas market?
And so are there any chance to see the northern lights in november?
Thank you!
r/Bergen • u/Bruichladdie • 3d ago
Turister som venter en halvtime på bussen
Jeg bor litt nord for Åsane, og ved et av stoppene står det alltid en gjeng med turister som skal til byen. Det er en liten campingplass like ved, så jeg antar de holder til der.
I stedet for å gå på noen av bussene som går til Åsane Terminal, så står de bare og ser forvirret ut. Jeg sjekker appen, og ser at neste 300 til busstasjonen går om ca. en halvtime. Likevel har de møtt opp lenge før, har ikke sjekket online at du kan bytte buss på terminalen, og dermed spare masse tid når du allikevel har reist på ferie og har begrenset med tid.
Hva er greien med dette? Har andre merket tilsvarende snodig turistoppførsel?
(Jeg ser dette fra bussen på vei til jobb, btw, når det er sommerruter og redusert busstilbud. Har lyst å si ifra på et vis, men aner ikke hvordan.)
r/Bergen • u/ApplePrestigious8707 • 3d ago
Jackets prices in Bergen
I’m going to live short-term(6months) in Bergen and I’m currently living in high temperatures country.
So the question is should I buy jackets like Decathlon/Columbia/The North Face here in my home country for full preparation or should I buy some acceptable ones here and buy nice jacket at Bergen, comparing in terms of price** and quality, those in Bergen are better than Columbia or TNF or no. Thank you for sharing.
r/Bergen • u/Erikovitch • 4d ago
Alt for mange turister
Blir bare verre og verre for hvert år. Jeg liker kulturell utveksling, og kan sette pris på at folk kommer hit og glor. Men hjelpe meg, nå må man gå i kø fuckings overalt, og jeg føler knapt at det er vanlige folk igjen enkelte områder.
Våknet her om dagen av at sikkert 50 kinesere lo og snakket høyt rett utenfor vinduet mitt kl 8 om morgenen.
Nekter å tro at dette er et gode for byen totalt sett. Hvordan kan vi få satt en stopper for dette?
r/Bergen • u/mac-and-dream • 4d ago
Bergen, what is this? Is there an animal inside?
I didn't want to get too close!
r/Bergen • u/Late-Engineering-216 • 3d ago
Emergency dentist recommendations while traveling
I live in Germany and just arrived in Bergen.
I have a tooth infection and the pain is increasing, been 2 days.
I am looking for recommendations for a dentist who is available on Saturday.
Also any estimate of the approximate cost would be very helpful. I am assuming this would involve flushing out the abscess and some oral medication prescription.
r/Bergen • u/thejourneybegins42 • 3d ago
Moving to Bergen
Hi,all!
I have some questions, if you folks could provide me with some insight, it would be much appreciated.
I've been contemplating for quite some time(on where to move after living in the USA for many years), and after visiting Norway (Bergen and Oslo) that I would like to move to Bergen. I have been to a couple other countries in Europe that were on my list, but they were a complete disappointment from what I had imagined.
I speak English and Polish (doubt the second one matters much) and am willing to learn Norwegian.
Some of the reasons I'd like to move are: (in no specific order) weather, culture, social net, the ability to work to live and not live to work, nature, fishing and so on.
As far as I can tell from the udi website. As an EU national I can stay in the country up to six months, and keep residing there as long as I have work (that's the plan). Also I must register with the police and file some paperwork before the three months are up. Is this all correct so far? Am I missing something?
Also read some stuff about paying taxes as a foreign worker. There is some stuff about having an identification number or a D(?) number. Which I also understand you need in order to open up a bank account or get a phone number. Is this something I can do prior to moving, since I don't have an address there?
Also, what are the realistic prices I should be looking at in housing? The aim is either a small studio, or some sort of shared housing. Preferably the studio being a better option. I have looked online at rentals, and just want to make sure what I'm seeing is what the going rates really are. Also how does the process look like when it's done online, as to how can the landlord vet the renter? If that's a thing I'm not sure here.
If you have anything else to add, or offer as advice, please do so!
Thank you.
r/Bergen • u/LateBodybuilder05 • 4d ago
Hvem selger skotrær i Bergen?
Hvem selger skotrær i Bergen til 3/400kr?
r/Bergen • u/DistributionBitter60 • 4d ago
Telenor Internett
Flere med problemer?
Vært nede i hele kveld nå. Sentrum.
r/Bergen • u/Elegant_Blood_3910 • 4d ago
Kan man leie en garasje/lakkboks i Bergen i et par timer?
Hei! Jeg trenger å lakkere en bilskjerm og leter etter et sted i Bergen hvor jeg kan leie en verkstedplass eller garasje i ca. 2 timer.
Jeg gjør jobben selv og trenger bare et egnet sted hvor det er mulig å lakkere. Noen som vet om et verksted, hobbyverksted eller lignende som leier ut plass på timebasis?
Alle tips mottas med takk!
r/Bergen • u/ema_grbn • 4d ago
Erasmus for biology bachelor in Bergen
I’m considering going to Bergen for my erasmus in my second year bachelors spring semester. I saw a lot of emphasis on marine biology online and wanted to check if anyone could tell me if thats the case. In theory if i stay at my uni i should be learning about some of chordata and i also have 10 credits of field practice. I do not know if I for one i could even go if the courses are not ,,in sync” and if it would be beneficial to me. Any information about the course is welcome and thanks in advance!
r/Bergen • u/generally-speaking • 5d ago
Hva er greia med at Ryde går tomt og Movi står igjen overalt?
r/Bergen • u/axonaxanaxan • 5d ago
Fløyfjellstunellen oppgradering kan umulig gå bra for trafikken
Stor sjans for at denne oppgraderingen kan starte i nær fremtid.
Jeg er utrolig nervøs hvordan det kommer til å gå for trafikken i bergen. De har jo vist gang på gang at det er ingen kritisk tenking til stede. Jeg baserer meg her på tidligere erfaringer som prakteksempelet med glasskartunelen som skapte helt kaos i flere uker eller tilfelige kvelder når de stenger ned hele tunellnettverket «the purge style». Blir spennende å se
r/Bergen • u/CharmingLeague7160 • 5d ago
Har du sett disse solbrillene?
Mistet mine favorittsolbriller i Bergen sentrum tidlig august. De er ikke spesielt dyre men ble kjøpt i utlandet på en ferietur og jeg har ikke sett maken. De betyr mye for meg så om noen har funnet dem ville jeg satt enormt pris på å fæfå dem tilbake!
(Vedlagte bilder av solbrillene)


