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Bergen

Bergen

Coat of arms

Photo: Spurwing Agency

Hei !

he wettest city in Europe, Bergen is the gateway of fjords and surrounded by 7 official mountains however people enjoy each and every day

Situated in Norway’s southwestern coast, Bergen is a city surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived.

Highlights

Bryggen

Bryggen

Bryggen
Bergen
Commercial-buildings
Fløyen

Fløyen Mountain

Fløyen
Bergen
Mountain
Fløibanen

Fløibanen Railway

Fløibanen
Bergen
Funicular-railway
Troldhaugen

Troldhaugen

Troldhaugen
Bergen
House
Bergenhus festning

Bergenhus Fortress

Bergenhus festning
Bergen
Fortress

Food & Drinks

Skillingsboller

A traditional Norwegian version of a cinnamon roll

Fiskesuppe

A popular Norwegian fish soup characterized by its creamy texture and buttery flavor

When to Travel

High Season

From

June

To

August

Max

22°C (71.60°F)

Min

11°C (51.80°F)

Low Season

From

June

To

August

Max

22°C (71.60°F)

Min

11°C (51.80°F)

Shoulder Season

From

May

To

June

Max

20°C (68.00°F)

Min

7°C (44.60°F)

From

August

To

September

Max

21°C (69.80°F)

Min

8°C (46.40°F)