Bergen Events & Public Holidays 2024
Here’s all the major events & public holidays in Bergen for 2024.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 285,000 / 60.3 degrees north
Bergen, Norway
I think Bergen is the best city in Norway, but that may be because it’s the city I call home. Norway’s second history, Bergen is a fascinating mix of history, culture, food, outdoor activities, and incredible nature. No trip to Norway is complete without a visit to Bergen!
Fun Facts About Bergen
Latitude: 60.3 degrees north
Population: 285,000
Hottest Month: July
Coldest Month: January
Wettest Month: December
Windiest Month: January
Annual Precipitation: 2258mm
Bergen Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Bergen.
Fantoft Stave Church
Fantoft Stave Church is a reconstructed stave church located just outside of Bergen city centre.
Gamle Bergen
Gamle Bergen is an open-air museum with wooden houses collected from all over Bergen.
Hanseatic Museum
Learn about the history of the Hanseatic League at a museum located in their old kitchens.
Bergen Guides
Find guides to Bergen on our online store.
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Bergen to Ålesund on the E39
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The Hardanger Tourist Road (Fv7)
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Kristiansand to Bergen on the E39
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Bergen to Rosendal on the Fv48
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The Bergen Railway Guidebook
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Norway in a Nutshell Guidebook
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Oslo to Bergen on the E16 Highway
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Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
MT. FLØYEN
Mt. Fløyen is the most popular hike in Bergen. It is located in the city centre, doesn’t take too long, and rewards you with spectacular views over the city!
Fjellveien
Fjellveien is a flat walk that goes along the mountainside overlooking Bergen city centre.
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Bergen.
Bergen to Oslo on the E16
The E16 is the main highway between Bergen and Oslo. Aurland is located just off the E16.
Bergen to Balestrand on the E39
This alternative, almost off-the-beaten path road to the fjords, is beautiful!
Bergen to the Hardangerfjord
Take a day trip to the Hardangerfjord from Bergen.
Self-Guided Walks
Here are our self-guided walks for Bergen.
Vågsbunnen Neighbourhood
The Vågsbunnen neighbourhood follows the establishment of Bergen hundreds of years ago. This was a neighbourhood for foreign and Norwegian merchants and has several interesting historic buildings.
Bergen Fortress
Take our short self-guided walk around the Bergen Fortress.
Bergen on YouTube
Watch our YouTube videos featuring Bergen.
Scenic Drive around Bergen
In this video I take you on a scenic drive around Bergen city centre.
Bergen to Ulvik
This is a scenic drive running from Bergen to Ulvik on the Hardangerfjord.
Bergen to Balestrand on the E39
This road is an alternative way to get to the Sognefjord.
Bergen to Vik
We did this as a day trip from Bergen and were surprised at how beautiful it is!
Uniquely Bergen
Here are some things that you must do and try in Bergen
Bryggen
I don’t know how exciting you’d consider this experience, but just out of Aurland is the world’s longest road tunnel, the Laerdal Tunnel.
The Edvard Grieg Museum
Edvard Grieg was from Bergen, and today you can visit his home Troldhuagen. Be sure to attend one of the daily concerts in the summer!
History of Bergen
We have a separate guide to Bergen’s history. You can read it below.
Bergen Today
Today Bergen has all the facilities of a major city, including a hospital, university, festivals and events, and tech industry.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: Bergen has an international airport with direct flights to major cities in Norway and Europe.
Drive: Bergen is located on the two major European highways – the E16 and the E39 – that run through Norway.
Train: Bergen is one end of the Bergen Railway that runs between Bergen and Oslo. You can read about it in our separate guide (click here).
Ferry: Bergen is the starting point of Norway’s coastal ferry. It also has small passenger ferries connecting to the fjords.
Getting Around
Bergen is generally a walkable city. If you want to use public transport, the name of the company is Skyss. Download the app and buy tickets that way.
Shops
Places to Eat
We have a separate guide for Bergen’s restaurants, which you can see below.
Places to Stay
We have a separate guide to the hotels of Bergen. You can find that guide by clicking the link below.
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Sunrise: 9:29am
Sunset: 4:06pm
Average Temperature: 2C (36F)
February
Sunrise: 8:19am
Sunset: 5:27pm
Average Temperature: 2C (36F)
March
Sunrise: 6:56am
Sunset: 6:39pm
Average Temperature: 4C (39F)
April
Sunrise: 6:21am
Sunset: 8:57pm
Average Temperature: 7C (45F)
May
Sunrise: 4:59am
Sunset: 10:12pm
Average Temperature: 11C (52F)
June
Sunrise: 4:10am
Sunset: 11:08pm
Average Temperature: 14C (57F)
July
Sunrise: 4:37am
Sunset: 10:49pm
Average Temperature: 17C (63F)
August
Sunrise: 5:50am
Sunset: 9:34pm
Average Temperature: 16C (61F)
September
Sunrise: 7:05am
Sunset: 8:01pm
Average Temperature: 13C (55F)
October
Sunrise: 8:18am
Sunset: 6:29pm
Average Temperature: 9C (48F)
November
Sunrise: 8:38am
Sunset: 4:07pm
Average Temperature: 6C (43F)
December
Sunrise: 9:39am
Sunset: 3:27pm
Average Temperature: 3C (37F)
All Posts About Bergen
Norway in a Nutshell… in a nutshell
Here’s my complete guide to the popular Norway in a Nutshell daytrip!
Drive it Yourself: Oslo to Bergen on the E16
View our guide to the scenic drive between Bergen and Oslo.
Where to Stay in Bergen From a Locals Perspective
Where to Stay in Bergen From a Locals Perspective So you are planning a trip to Bergen – excellent! We think that Bergen is the best city in Norway, but
Drive it Yourself: Bergen to Balestrand on the E39
Visit Balestrand on the Sognefjord with this scenic drive from Bergen.
Drive it Yourself: Voss to Eidfjord
Spending some time in the fjords? Take this scenic drive between Voss and Eidfjord in Hardanger.
Bergen Photo Diary
March 2020
May 2020
September 2023