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Bergen (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈbæ̀rɡn̩] ⓘ), historically Bjørgvin, is a city and municipality in Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. As of 2022, its population was roughly 289,330. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after national capital Oslo.
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Bergen is the second largest city and municipality in Norway. The city has a population of 275,000 in the municipality, and 238,098 in the urban area. Bergen was a county until 1972, when it was merged with Hordaland. The old wharf Bryggen is a World Heritage Site. Bergen is on the west coast of Norway, and it exports a lot of fish.
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Bergen is Norway's second largest city and the most popular gateway to the fjords of West Norway. The city is renowned for its great location amidst mountains, fjords, and the ocean. Steep mountains and highlands within the city offer excellent hiking opportunities.
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History
Founded around 1070 AD, Bergen quickly evolved into one of the most important cities in Norway. It was the country's administrative capital from the early 1200s until 1299, and the largest city in Scandinavia. Bergen was one of the most important bureau cities of the Hanseatic League, interconnecting continental Europe with the northern and coastal parts of Norway, thus becoming a central spot for the vending of stockfish and the commercial hot spot in Norway. It was the largest city in Norwa...
Geography
Bergen is located far west in Norway, sheltered from the North Sea only by a number of islands. It is situated along latitude 60 degrees north (as are Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Saint Petersburg and Anchorage). The city is the most hilly and mountainous in Norway. The city center is surrounded by a group of mountains and peaks known as the Seven Mountains, a defining characteristic which has given the city its name (berg is an old Norse word for mountain). The geographic conditions of the cit...
Climate
Due to the city's location relatively far north, close to the northern sea and surrounded by mountains, special weather conditions occur, resulting in approximately 240 days with precipitation a year and a mean temperature of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F). In January 2007, a record of 85 rainy days in a row was set. Still, local people claim there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. For the rest of us, the trick is obviously to choose the time of visit with caution. If you're lucky enough...
By plane
Bergen Airport Flesland (IATA: BGO)(ICAO: ENBR) is located 19 km south of the city. The main international airports with flights to Bergen are Copenhagen, London, and Amsterdam. There are also flights from various cities in the United Kingdom (such as Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen); Prague, Paris, Berlin, New York, various cities in Spain, and some other airports. There is also a high frequency of domestic flights to Oslo (Several per hour), Stavanger, Trondheim, Kristiansand and Sandefj...
By train
Bergen is served by a railway line which runs from Oslo. The railway line is operated by the Norwegian State Railways . The journey takes about seven hours and gives you beautiful views, especially for the last three hours. When passing Geilo, you will cross over a high mountain plateau and then travel downwards through some of the most wonderful scenery in Norway. If you buy your ticket online well in advance, fares may be as low as kr. 199 for a one-way ticket. For an additional fee of kr....
By car
When travelling by car from Oslo, European road E16 is the longest, but easiest drive and it has few toll booths. Between Lærdal and Flåm, the road goes through Lærdalstunnelen, the longest road tunnel in the world. This route is less prone to be closed on short notice in the winter due to weather conditions, compared with the other mountain crossings. There are many other alternatives, such as RV7 (the Hardangervidda route) which probably is the most scenic route, but also more difficult wit...
On foot
Within the city center, walking is the best way to get around. You can walk across the downtown in 20 minutes in any direction. The most central streets of the city generally have a good accessibility for the disabled. The most important pedestrian crossings have sound signals and are indicated by tactile paving. They are also accessible with a wheelchair. Although paved stone is a popular material in the streets, it is rarely used in pedestrian areas. A map with more information on this subj...
By light rail
A light rail line runs between the city centre and southwards to the airport. This is the primary means of public communication to southern parts of Bergen. The line passes the railway station, the bus station, Brann soccer stadium, the student homes at Fantoft and Nesttun along the route. The line operates from 6AM to 1AM, seven days a week, generally with a 10-minute frequency (a bit more often during rush hours, 15-minute frequency on Saturday mornings, 30-minute frequency on Sunday mornin...
By car
It is an expressed goal of both local and national authorities to cut car traffic in the city center. Thus, the speed limit downtown is very low, and most streets are one-way streets. If you plan on getting from one part of downtown to another, walking is often faster than driving, even for locals who know their way around. Furthermore, parking in the streets are reserved for the handicapped and residents with a special permit with only a very few exceptions. If you plan to drive to the city...
There's a number of attractions in Bergen and the surrounding areas. Surveys do, however, show that most tourists in Bergen find the atmosphere, cultural landscape and architecture more compelling than the typical sights, so pick a few things to see and spend the rest of your time in Bergen sitting down in a park or café, strolling around the city,...
Guided tours
1. Guided city tour in an electric car. Offered throughout the year. FjordVista. 1. Guided city tour to Voringsfossen waterfall. FjordVista. 1. Guide tour to Flam. FjordVista.
Concerts
1. Bergen Jazzforum, Georgernes verft 12, ☎ +47 55 30 72 50 (jazz@bergenjazzforum.no, fax: +47 55 30 72 60), [x]. Concerts every Friday except in the summer and during the Christmas holidays. Jazz club with focus on modern jazz. Norwegian Jazz Club Of The Year 2008. (60.396097,5.308644) 1. Bergen Live, [x]. Producing most of the larger pop, rock and hiphop concerts in Bergen. 1. Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Grieghallen, Edvard Griegs plass 1, [x]. Classical concerts so to say every Thursday...
Stage art
1. BIT Teatergarasjen, Nøstegaten 54, ☎ +47 55 23 22 35 (info@bit-teatergarasjen.no), [x]. BIT (Bergen International Theater) presents Norwegian and international contemporary stage art productions of high quality. (60.393375,5.314236) 1. Den Nationale Scene, Engen 1, ☎ +47 55 54 97 00 (dns@dns.no), [x]. The national theater in Bergen. In a beautifully restored building, the theater presents a variety of plays on three different stages, from traditional Ibsen to contemporary plays. The larges...
Institutions of higher education in Bergen include the University of Bergen , The Norwegian School of Business and Economics , Bergen National Academy of the Arts and Bergen University College . The university is Norway's second largest and covers most areas of education, though the educations in law and in medicine are probably considered the best...
Bergen has a number of shopping centers, and international chains are well represented. As prices are rather high in Norway, regular shopping is probably not the most interesting thing to do in Bergen, even if you get a VAT refund (see the Tax Free shoppingsection below). But if you know where to go, you can find rare and unique items, both traditi...
There is a great variety of restaurants and cafes in Bergen, but you should expect to spend some time looking for the best places. In the most central parts of the city, many of the restaurants are all the same. Move a block away from the most central parts of downtown to find lower prices and better food. Kitchens usually close at 11PM at the late...
There is a great variety of bars, night clubs, concert venues etc. in Bergen. Night clubs are usually open from 11PM, but life never starts before 1AM. Bars opens at different hours, some can be open all day. No places are allowed to serve alcohol after 2:30AM, and the consumption of alcoholic beverages must cease at 3AM at the latest. Some places ...
Outside the summer season, getting a hotel room is usually not a problem, although it can be quite expensive unless you have a reservation. In the summer season (from May to Sept) a reservation well in advance is required. Breakfast is normally included in the price except at hostels and camping sites.
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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.
Apr 8, 2024 · The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Last Updated: Apr 8, 2024 • Article History. Bergen, Norway, at twilight. Bergen, Norway, designated a World Heritage site in 1979. Bergen, city and port, southwestern Norway.
