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Bergen travel guide

Wooden wharves and the gateway to the fjords

Bryggen in Bergen. Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 45mflight from London
BGOnearest main airport
14° in Julwarmest month
-2° in Febcoolest month

Bergen is Norway's second city, set between seven mountains, with the colourful wooden wharf of Bryggen, a UNESCO site, on its harbour.

It's the starting point for fjord trips such as 'Norway in a Nutshell', and the Fløibanen funicular gives great views. It's known for rain, so pack a waterproof.

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What Bergen is known for

  • Bryggen

    Old Hanseatic wharf.

  • Fløyen

    A funicular up the mountain.

  • Fish market

    Fresh seafood.

  • Fjord trips

    Norway in a Nutshell.

Top things to do in Bergen

  1. 1

    Bryggen

    Wooden houses and alleys.

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  2. 2

    The Fløibanen funicular

    Views over the city.

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  3. 3

    Norway in a Nutshell

    Train, boat and bus through the fjords.

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  4. 4

    The Fish Market

    Seafood by the harbour.

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Where to stay in Bergen

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Best time to visit Bergen

Best value: May, Sep, Dec. May to September: long days and fjord trips. December for Christmas.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
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Getting there and around

About 1h 45m from London to BGO, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Walk the centre. The light rail goes to the airport.

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Good to know

  • Bergen gets lots of rain: bring a waterproof.
  • Buy alcohol in the Vinmonopolet shops, which close early.
  • Book Norway in a Nutshell ahead in summer.
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Bergen FAQ

How many days in Bergen?

Two days plus a fjord trip.

Is Bergen expensive?

Yes, like all of Norway.

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