Zwerf doorheen de geschiedenis, geniet van spectaculaire uitzichten, doe je tegoed aan heerlijk eten en bewonder enkele van de mooiste fjorden ter wereld. Welkom in Bergen, het hart van de Noorse fjorden!
Hoewel Bergen de op één na grootste stad van Noorwegen is, staat de stad bekend om haar gezellige charme en dorpse sfeer. Huizen klampen zich vast aan de bergwanden, oude houten architectuur en smalle straatjes die overlopen van gezellige cafés en winkels.
De lijst met bezienswaardigheden in Bergen wordt steeds langer, dus zorg er zeker voor dat je genoeg tijd hebt. Populaire bezienswaardigheden zijn de UNESCO Werelderfgoedsite en Hanzekade Bryggen, de vismarkt, de berg Fløyen, het Bergen Aquarium en de KODE kunstmusea en de componistenhuizen.
10 % van de bewoners van Bergen zijn studenten, dus er is altijd wel iets te doen. Ga naar een concert, geniet van een tentoonstelling of verwen jezelf met een bezoekje aan de vele trendy winkels, bars en restaurants.
In ’de stad tussen de zeven bergen’ kun je het stadsleven gemakkelijk combineren met de geneugte van de buitenlucht. Bewonder Bergen vanaf de top van de berg Fløyen of de berg Ulriken, of trek eropuit in de fjorden die op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO staan.
Gedetailleerde reisinformatie vind je op de officiële website van Bergen.
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BoekenBergen01.08.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Amund Dahlen & Kristine Klubben in St. Paul Church
Kristine Klubben (Trumpet) Amund Dahlen (Organ) St. Paul's Church is the Catholic church of Bergen. The church houses an organ built by the renowned Canadian firm Casavant Frères. This instrument is exceptionally rich and expressive in sound, representing a tonal and voicing tradition distinct from that of most Northern European organs. Program will be presented on the day of the concert It will include music by J. S. Bach, E. Grieg and Norwegian folk tunes.
BoekenBergen08.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Mariko Takei in St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
St. John's Church, normally the most visible church in Bergen, Johanneskirken is currently hidden behind scaffolding as it undergoes restoration. Inside, however, its splendour remains intact. Consecrated in 1894, the church houses a historic organ by Schlag & Söhne, restored in 1999 and cherished by organists for German Romantic repertoire. Mariko Takei is a native of Japan and has been based in Bergen for nearly three decades. She serves as Cantor of Johanneskirken in Bergen and maintains an active international concert career, presenting a diverse and wide-ranging repertoire. Further program details will be announced at a later date.
BoekenBergen28.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Paul Wilmot in St. Mary's Church
Paul Wilmot is educated at University College, Oxford. In recent years, he served as organist in Lillehammer, before being appointed Cantor of Gjøvik Church in 2021. He has given solo recitals in Oslo Cathedral and Kristiansand Cathedral, and has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as the BBC Singers and the Trondheim Soloists. Wilmot is widely recognised for his musicianship, stylistic versatility, and expressive architectural sense. St. Mary's Church is among Norway's most beautiful sacred spaces. The Weimbs organ from 2015 is shaped in perfect harmony with the church interior, where space and sound merge into a single, living whole.
BoekenBergen20.07.2026Patti Smith Quartet
Patti Smith is a living legend – an artist who for more than five decades has moved seamlessly between poetry, rock, visual art and literature. When she moved to New York in 1967, she quickly became a central figure in the city’s art and music scene, and with her debut album Horses (1975) she wrote herself permanently into music history. Few artists have left such deep marks on the history of music, literature and art as Patti Smith. When she takes the stage, the audience encounters not just an artist – but an era, a rebellion and an artistic nerve that remains powerfully relevant. Through a series of critically acclaimed albums – from Easter with Because the Night to Dream of Life and the protest anthem People Have the Power – Smith has combined strong lyrics with raw and honest rock. In parallel, she has distinguished herself as an award-winning author, including with the book Just Kids, and has received numerous awards for her artistic work. Live, Patti Smith is something entirely unique. Together with her regular band, including Lenny Kaye and her son Jackson Smith, she delivers concerts that feel intimate – where the songs, the words and the moments are given room to breathe. The live experience is truly special. This is not nostalgia, but living art, performed with intensity and presence. It is quiet poetry, explosive rock and moments that settle in the body and stay there long after the final note. When Patti Smith plays at Forum Scene on 20 July at 20:00, it is a rare opportunity to experience one of the most significant artists of our time up close. Secure your ticket – this will be an evening for heart, mind and history.
BoekenBergen14.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Michael Schöch in St. Mary's Church
Michael Schöch moves with equal mastery between piano and organ. Since receiving First Prize at the ARD International Music Competition for organ, he has been heard on some of Europe's most distinguished stages — from the Wiener Konzerthaus and the Berliner Philharmonie to great cathedrals across the continent, where his artistry resonates beneath centuries‑old vaults. St. Mary's Church is among Norway's most beautiful sacred spaces. The Weimbs organ from 2015 is shaped in perfect harmony with the church interior, where space and sound merge into a single, living whole.
BoekenBergen12.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Randi Mortensen in the Cathedral
Randi Elisabeth Mortensen is cathedral organist and cantor at Odense Cathedral (St. Canute's Church). She made her debut at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Aarhus in 1997. The Rieger organ from 1997 in Bergen Cathedral is one of the largest organs in Norway. The instrument conveys both sublime poetry and the full power of the organ symphony, all within a church acoustic distinguished by clarity.
BoekenBergen04.08.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Ourania Gassiou in St. Mary's Church
Ourania Gassiou is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied with Nicolas Kynaston. As a soloist and chamber musician, Ourania has performed extensively throughout the UK and Europe in recital series and major international festivals.
BoekenBergen23.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Hans-Ola Ericsson in Korskirken
Hans-Ola Ericsson is a remarkably versatile musician whose career as a concert organist has taken him to prestigious stages across the globe. His repertoire is both expansive and distinctive, with a strong emphasis on 20th-century and contemporary music, alongside Baroque masterpieces - deeply rooted in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, which form a central pillar of his artistic identity. The Cross Church (Korskirken) and its Hollenbach organ from 1892 have been newly restored. This summer's organ festival offers the rare chance to experience a restoration of the highest calibre, embracing both church and instrument alike. The organ itself is unique: it is the largest surviving organ ever built by Hollenbach.
BoekenBergen31.07.2026 - 01.08.2026Beyond the Gates Experience: A guided tour of Grieghallen with Pytten
A Guided tour of Grieghallen with Pytten (Friday 31.07 KL 13:00 + 15:00 / Saturday 01.08 KL 13:00 + 15:00) Meeting point: Grieghallen lobby - duration ca 1 hour Event time : 13:00 CET Age limit: 18 Years Meeting point: Grieghallen lobby, 1st floor Language: English- BoekenBergen15.07.2026
Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Daniel Brunn in St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
Normally the most visible church in Bergen, St. John's Church is currently hidden behind scaffolding as it undergoes restoration. Inside, however, its splendour remains intact. Consecrated in 1894, the church houses a historic organ by Schlag & Söhne, restored in 1999 and cherished by organists for German Romantic repertoire. Daniel Bruun is organist at Helleruplund Church (Denmark), alongside an active career as a concert organist. With several critically acclaimed CD releases, he has established an international profile and has performed concerts throughout most of Europe. His repertoire places particular emphasis on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach as well as German and French Romanticism. Program details will be announced later. 
Bergen18.07.2026 - 25.07.2026Herbarium
Art camp, workshop and exhibition with kunstpilotene in Nygårdsparken. In the summer's excess of colors and shapes, an installation with plants from the world of art pops up in the park. Join in on nature discoveries in Nygårdsparken. Create plants for the installation "Herbarium" - a botanical collection with unique Art plants. "Herbarium" is part of the project series "The Park planet" where children, young people and adults explore the transformations of the park's nature through the seasons. In the fourth project "Herbarium" we focus on the season of summer. Keywords: Buzzing insects, summer rain, pollination, baby birds learning to fly, surplus and energy. What, where and when: Art camp, workshop and exhibition in the upper part of Nygårdsparken and Paviljongen. Art camp and workshop: Drop in Saturday 18.07 and Saturday 25.07 at 12-15. Exhibition: Friday 17.07 – Monday 27.07. Free, for everyone. Supported by: SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge, Bergesenstiftelsen and Bergen Municipality.
BoekenBergen12.07.2026Brann – Start, Eliteserien 2026
Brann-Start Sunday 12 July at 17:00 Please note Persons with away team merchandise found in sections other than the away section will be asked to leave. Child tickets apply to children and young people between 5 and 17 years. Children under 5 years who can sit on a lap do not need to purchase a ticket. Senior tickets apply to pensioners 67+, persons with disabilities and/or disability pension. Away tickets are purchased only through Start's channels. There will be an open kiosk at the match. The pub at entrance 11 is open three hours before the match. The Brann shop will be open three hours before the match and for half an hour after the final whistle.
BoekenBergen05.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - James D. Hicks in the Cathedral
The American organist James D. Hicks has made an exceptional contribution to promoting Nordic organ music internationally. This evening, he performs on the large Rieger organ in Bergen Cathedral. Further details will follow
BoekenBergen21.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Hans-Ola Ericsson in St. Mary's Church
Hans-Ola Ericsson is a remarkably versatile musician whose career as a concert organist has taken him to prestigious stages across the globe. His repertoire is both expansive and distinctive, with a strong emphasis on 20th-century and contemporary music, alongside Baroque masterpieces - deeply rooted in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, which form a central pillar of his artistic identity. St. Mary's Church is among Norway's most beautiful sacred spaces. The Weimbs organ from 2015 is shaped in perfect harmony with the church interior, where space and sound merge into a single, living whole.
BoekenBergen19.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Mariko Takei in the Cathedral
Mariko Takei is a native of Japan and has been based in Bergen for nearly three decades. She serves as Cantor of Johanneskirken in Bergen and maintains an active international concert career, presenting a diverse and wide-ranging repertoire.- Bergen29.07.2026
Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Paul Wilmot in St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
Normally the most visible church in Bergen, St. John's Church is currently hidden behind scaffolding as it undergoes restoration. Inside, however, its splendour remains intact. Consecrated in 1894, the church houses a historic organ by Schlag & Söhne, restored in 1999 and cherished by organists for German Romantic repertoire. Paul Wilmot is educated at University College, Oxford. In recent years, he served as organist in Lillehammer, before being appointed Cantor of Gjøvik Church in 2021. He has given solo recitals in Oslo Cathedral and Kristiansand Cathedral, and has collaborated with renowned ensembles such as the BBC Singers and the Trondheim Soloists. Wilmot is widely recognised for his musicianship, stylistic versatility, and expressive architectural sense. 
BoekenBergen16.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Michael Schöch in Korskirken
Michael Schöch moves with equal mastery between piano and organ. Since receiving First Prize at the ARD International Music Competition for organ, he has been heard on some of Europe's most distinguished stages — from the Wiener Konzerthaus and the Berliner Philharmonie to great cathedrals across the continent, where his artistry resonates beneath centuries‑old vaults. The Cross Church (Korskirken) and its Hollenbach organ from 1892 have been newly restored. This summer's organ festival offers the rare chance to experience a restoration of the highest calibre, embracing both church and instrument alike. The organ itself is unique: it is the largest surviving organ ever built by Hollenbach.
Bergen30.07.2026 - 01.08.2026Beyond the Gates Experience: Black metal landmarks with Tore Bratseth
Metal legend and storyteller bar none, Tore Bratseth (Old Funeral, The Batallion, Bömbers) will take you on a trip to the outskirts of Bergen to show our visitors a series of key locations in the Norwegian black metal lore. The trip includes a stop at the Lysekloster ruins, where many legendary photo and video shoots have taken place. You will also be able to see the bunker where Euronymous was photographed for the "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" promo cycle. Another stop on the trek is the location of the original Os Rock club where Mayhem rehearsed before the recording "DMDS" in Grieghallen, and also regular rehearsal place for Old Funeral and Amputation. This trip will go by bus from outside of Grieghallen (Nygårdsgaten). The buss leaves at 11:00, please show up 10 min before departure. Event time : 11:00 CET Age limit: 18 Years Meeting point: Outside Grieghallen Duration: Approx. 3 hours Language: English
BoekenBergen07.07.2026Bergen orgelsommer - Bergen International Organ Festival - Edgar Krapp in St. Mary's Church
Edgar Krapp stands as a grand old man of German organ culture. As concert organist and professor, his music has resonated far beyond borders, and through his guidance, generations of students have risen to international acclaim. St. Mary's Church is among Norway's most beautiful sacred spaces. The Weimbs organ from 2015 is shaped in perfect harmony with the church interior, where space and sound merge into a single, living whole.
Ontdek het zelf
Hier aankomen en in de buurt
Gedetailleerde informatie vind je op de officiële website van Bergen.
Plan je reis naar Bergen met Entur.
Met het vliegtuig
Bergen Airport is de regionale luchthaven voor grote delen van Fjord-Noorwegen. Er zijn rechtstreekse diensten van Bergen naar veel buitenlandse steden en alle grootste steden en gemeentes in Noorwegen.
Vanaf de luchthaven brengen shuttlebussen en de Bergen Light Rail je op een half uurtje naar het centrum van Bergen.
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Met de boot
Een ferry neemt je van Hirtshals in Denemarken naar Bergen.
Tussen Stavanger en Bergen kun je ook met de ferry reizen.
Bergen is een haven waar de kustsnelboot Hurtigruten rechtsomkeer maakt. Dit schip vaart tot Kirkenes in de buurt van de Russische grens in het noorden.
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Met de trein
De Bergen-spoorlijn tussen Oslo en Bergen staat bekend als één van de mooiste treinreizen ter wereld. Je kunt kiezen tussen verschillende ritten per dag. De reis duurt ongeveer 7 uur.
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Met de bus
Er zijn verschillende dagelijkse snelbussen tussen de grotere steden in Noorwegen.
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Met de auto
Reis je vanuit Oslo, dan kun je door het bergplateau Hardangervidda, Haukeli, of Hemsedalsfjellet rijden (7 tot 8,5 uur).
Kom je vanuit het zuiden noordwaarts, rijd dan langs de kust en steek de fjorden over met een ferry of via een brug. Houd er rekening mee dat er wachtrijen kunnen voorkomen voor de veerboten, dus vroeg zijn is zeker aan te raden.
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Lokaal vervoer
Een goed ontwikkeld busnetwerk brengt je in de regio Bergen gemakkelijk van A naar B.
De Bergen Light Rail loop van Byparken tot aan de luchthaven van Bergen. Met de Bergen Card reis je gratis met de Bergen Light Rail en de bussen in de regio.
Snelboten zijn vaak de efficiëntste manier om rond te reizen in de regio Bergen, vooral als je door de fjorden reist.
Gebruik Entur om je reis te plannen en vind opties van het hele Noorse openbaarvervoersnetwerk.
