A Visitor's Guide to Bergen, Norway:
Bergen is one of Norway's top desitnations but it can be hard to plan a vacation to Bergen if you have never been there before. Questions like "where will we stay in Bergen?", "what can we do there?" will undoubtedly come up. Use this Bergen travel guide to help you reach decisions before you travel to Norway's beautiful town of Bergen. This is planning made easy, one step at a time...
1 - Travel Basics for Bergen:
You may not know much about Bergen, so let's get the basics first. Bergen is Norway's second largest city and is located on the south-western coast of Norway. Learn more:
2 - Sleeping & Eating in Bergen:
For many, the most important part of the trip - a warm bed and a good meal. Without either, all the nice travel plans will turn sour. Try these recommended places in Bergen:
3 - Things to Do in Bergen:
Although Bergen can be pricey, there are the ever-popular 10 free things in Bergen that you can use to keep your Bergen budget in check.
To go even cheaper in Bergen, the Bergen Card gives you free or discounted admission to most Bergen sights, along with free public transportation.
Take a look at the best bars & clubs in Bergen's nightlife. Bergen also offers countless events each year, no matter what time of year or what the weather is like. Popular favorites are the Bergen International Festival and many other things to do in the Bergen area.
Bergen no longer hosts the Rain Festival in Bergen nor the Gay Pride Festival, unfortunately. However, it's not far to Norway's best locations for viewing the Northern Lights and experiencing the Midnight Sun (although you might want to drive further north for a better experience).
4 - Transportation:
- Exploring Scandinavia by train can be a wonderful and relaxed experience. Find out about a popular choice for travelers: The ScanRail Pass!
- Bergen Card: Free Public Transportation
- Many travelers in these Norwegian cities love to use a bicycle for short-range and medium-range transportation. Unfortunately, CityBike in Norway is no longer available in Bergen, but Oslo kept the program.
