Bergen
City in Norway
Bergen is a city in Norway with a 2023 population of about 291,000. Located 304 km from Oslo, it is a destination known for historic sites such as Bryggen and the Fantoft Stave Church.
What to see
The city features several notable historic and cultural locations. Bryggen is a UNESCO site that anchors the central area. Outside the immediate center, visitors can find the Fantoft Stave Church. Other sites in the city include the Bergenhus Fortress, the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene, and the Bryggens Museum. Cultural and educational institutions include the University Museum of Bergen, Den Nationale Scene, and the Bergen Aquarium. For those interested in local history and transport, the Fløibanen funicular, the Statsraad Lehmkuhl sailing ship, and the historic residences of Troldhaugen and Gamlehaugen are also available. St Mary's Church is another site within the city.
When to go
Bergen receives significant rainfall throughout the year. The driest months are April and May, which see 15 to 17 rainy days. Temperatures are mildest from June through August, with daily highs ranging between 15 °C and 17 °C. During the winter months from December to February, daily highs hover around 2 °C, with frequent rain and lows reaching -2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland, located 12 km from the city.
Top sights in Bergen
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 293 | 222 | 224 | 151 | 130 | 154 | 186 | 241 | 300 | 334 | 305 | 291 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bergen (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bergen Aquarium
- Bryggens Museum
- Den Nationale Scene
- Fløibanen
- Gamlehaugen
- Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene
- St Mary's Church, Bergen
- Statsraad Lehmkuhl
- Troldhaugen
- University Museum of Bergen