Welcome to Bergen

Bergen is known for the Hanseatic wharf, the fish market and the surrounding fjords and mountains. Especially the Hardangerfjord is easily accessible.

The City of Bergen and the Fjords of Norway offer you the ideal combination of nature, culture and pulsating city life.

Situated where sea and mountains meet, Bergen is a city with a big heart and endless enthusiasm and visitors are greeted with open arms. Welcome to Bergen, the old city with the young heart.

A European Cultural City
Bergen is more than 900 years old, a World Heritage City and was the European City of Culture in year 2000.

Enjoy fresh seafood at the Fish Market or stroll along the quayside and soak up the atmosphere of Bryggen, the old Hanseatic merchants’ quarter. Take the funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen or the cable car up to Ulriken, where the view of the city framed by the sea, fjords and mountains, is one of the most spectacular in Norway.

Bergen hosts a number of international music and cultural events throughout the year. The city is home to one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, and boasts a number of theatres and dance companies. Visit Edvard Grieg’s home, Troldhaugen, to hear his music where it was composed. Museums, art collections, churches and fascinating architecture all add to Bergen's unique atmosphere.

Bergen's title of City of Culture for 2000 is evident throughout the city. Renowned for its vibrant and contemporary design and music scene, Bergen has helped cultivate acts such as Ralph Myerz & the Jack Herrend Band, Kings of Convenience, Røyksopp and Sondre Lerche, to name but a few.