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EnglishBergen, Norway
When to visit
NOT BUSYJan2°24d rain
NOT BUSYFeb2°22d rain
NOT BUSYMar3°20d rain
MODERATEApr6°18d rain
MODERATEMay10°16d rainBEST
BUSYJun13°14d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJul15°13d rainBEST
VERY BUSYAug15°15d rainBEST
BUSYSep12°17d rain
MODERATEOct8°21d rain
NOT BUSYNov5°23d rain
NOT BUSYDec3°24d rain
Attractions in Bergen, Norway
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Day trips
Flåm
167 km 2.5–3h by train + ferry
Scenic fjord village on the Aurlandsfjord and Flåm Railway.
Google MapsNorheimsund / Hardangerfjord
78 km 1–1.5h by car/bus
Fruit orchards, waterfalls and Hardangerfjord viewpoints.
Google MapsGudvangen / Sognefjord
125 km 2–2.5h by car/ferry
Dramatic fjord landscapes and fjord cruises.
Google MapsRosendal (Folgefonna)
115 km 2–2.5h by car + ferry
Gateway to Folgefonna glacier and scenic coastal roads.
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Getting there
Train stations
Bergen Station (Bergen stasjon)
Bergensbanen (Oslo), regional to Voss and local services
Arna Station
Local commuter rail (fast connection through Ulriken tunnel)
Take the Flybussen shuttle from Flesland to Bergen (20–30 min); Bergen Station links to Bergensbanen.
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Useful information for Bergen, Norway
Shopping locationsBryggen, Galleriet, Xhibition, Vestkanten
Nightlife locationsSkostredet, Torgallmenningen, Vaskerelven
Popular casual restaurantsPingvinen, Bryggeloftet, Bare Vestland
Popular fancy restaurantsLysverket, Bare Vestland, Restaurant 1877
Popular coffee shopsKaffemisjonen, Det Lille Kaffekompaniet, Verftet Café
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appBergenTaxi, Norgestaxi, Taxi 1
Taxi price / km$2.5
Tourists / year2000000
Population285000
Mobile internet speed80 Mbps
Unemployment percentage4 %
Poverty percentage10 %
Average income / month$4500
Average cost of living / month$2500
Hotel price / night from$90
Beer price from$9
Coffee price from$4.5
Street food price from$10
Restaurant meal price from$25
Local currencyNOK
Power plug typesC, F
ReligionsChristianity (Lutheran), No religion, Islam
Spoken languagesNorwegian, English
EthnicitiesEthnic Norwegians, Polish, Pakistani
Political orientationcenter-left
Population density600 /km²
Geographical area465 km²
Possible natural disastersAvalanches, Flooding, Landslides
Dangerous animalsTicks, Moose (road hazard)
Locations for a nice walkBryggen, Mount Fløyen, Ulriken, Byparken, Nordnes
Public transportationsBybanen (light rail), Buses, Ferries
AirlinesSAS, Norwegian, Widerøe
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations (MMR, DTaP), Influenza, Hepatitis A (if long stay)
Architecture typeHanseatic wooden, Scandinavian modern, Neoclassical
Average beer consumption per person / year45 l
Average wine consumption per person / year18 l
Tipping cultureTipping not required, round up or 5-10% appreciated
Coworking / day$25
Airbnb / month$2500
1BR rent / month$1300
Gym / month$55
Daily budget (backpacker)$60
Daily budget (mid-range)$150
Overview for Bergen, Norway
English proficiencyVery good
Traffic safetyGood
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechVery good
Public transportationGood
HealthcareVery good
EducationVery good
Power grid reliabilityVery good
Crime safetyVery good
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeAverage
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyVery good
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessVery good
Nature accessVery good