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Bergen is located on the west coast of Norway in the heart of the fjords. As a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture, the Bergen region has the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life all year around.
Bergen is surrounded by one of the most popular attractions in the world, the Norwegian fjords, which have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and voted the world’s most unspoiled tourist destination by National Geographic. These magnificent natural wonders are truly worth a visit. No matter what season you choose for your visit to
Bergen has given a warm welcome to its visitors for more than 950 years. Bryggen has become a symbol of our cultural heritage and has gained a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The old Hanseatic wharf is architecturally unique and is perhaps one of the most familiar image in all of Norway.
Here you will find practical information on how to get to Bergen, maps and brochures as well as those travel essentials like visa requirements and Bergen weather. Bergen is the heart of the fjords and a well-established cruise port.
Explore local traditions and history at more than 60 different attractions in Bergen. In Bergen you can visit popular attractions like Bryggen, Fløibanen Funicular, Bergen Aqaurium or the famous Fish Market. Bryggen is one of the biggest attractions in Bergen.
Let's guide you through the Bergen fjords! Bergen is situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord north of Bergen and the beautiful Hardangerfjord in the south and is therefore called the heart of the fjords. Bergen offers a large variety of fjord cruises and other things to do.
Bergen Tourist Information Centre. At the Bergen Tourist Information you can book activities, fjord tours, sightseeing, attraction tickets or the Bergen Card for Bergen and the region. Currency exchange is also available.
Bergen Maps & Guides. With its small city centre and clearly defined suburbs, Bergen is a city where it is easy to navigate. However, maps are always useful to help you get to the right places. There are several maps of Bergen, the Bergen region and Hordaland county available.
The very first buildings in Bergen were situated at Bryggen, which has been a vibrant and important area of the city for many centuries. Bryggen has been ravaged by many fires, the great fire of 1702 in particular. It reduced the whole of the city to ashes.
Buy the Bergen Card and get free entry or discounted admission to museums and attractions, events or sightseeing tours. You also get great discounts on restaurants and parking and you can travel for free on busses in Bergen and the region operated by Skyss.
