Bergen travel guide
Bergen Tourism | Bergen Guide
You're Going to Love Bergen
With a population of 213.585, Bergen is the largest city in Hordaland, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bergen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Bergen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bergen in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 283 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Bergen, with an average rainfall of 106 mm.
How to Get to Bergen
Plane
When flying to Bergen, you’ll arrive at Bergen Airport (BGO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bergen from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 58h.
Train
Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Bergen is the busiest station in Bergen. Another popular train station is Bergen Arna, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bergen is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 305 km from Bergen. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Bergen. From Førde, the bus ride to Bergen takes 333 km and will cost you around $76. From Ålesund, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 950 km.
Airlines serving Bergen
Where to stay in Bergen
Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bergen
Most booked hotels in Bergen
Hiring a car in Bergen
Hiring a car in Bergen costs $180 per day, on average, or $361 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Bergen Flesland.
Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Bergen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.88 and $50.50. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bergen, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.