Bergen, de op een na grootste stad van Noorwegen, is een historisch pareltje aan de kust in Fjord-Noorwegen. De stad wordt omringd door zeven bergen en iconische fjorden zoals het Sognefjord en Hardangerfjord, wat het een perfect startpunt maakt om de adembenemende fjordenlandschappen van Noorwegen te verkennen.
Bergen in de winter
10 geweldige redenen
om te gaan
Terwijl de winter neerstrijkt in Noorwegen, viert Bergen dit seizoen op zijn eigen manier. Een zacht klimaat, pittoreske landschappen, een werf die op de Werelderfgoedlijst staat en een bruisende cultuur – iets voor elke soort winterreiziger.
Een geavanceerd openbaarvervoersnetwerk maakt het eenvoudig om van A naar B te komen in de regio Bergen. Dankzij het compacte stadscentrum is de stad gemakkelijk te voet te verkennen.
Vind hieronder inspiratie of ga direct naar:
1. Historisch Bryggen
Bezoek het iconische UNESCO-Werelderfgoed Bryggen zonder de drukte.
Deze eeuwenoude houten gebouwen behoren tot de best bewaarde en bekendste nederzettingen uit de middeleeuwen ter wereld.
2. Kabelbaan Fløibanen
Fløyen in de winter is het best bewaarde geheim van Bergen. Het ene moment ben je de regen aan het vermijden in de stad en het volgende moment word je met de kabelbaan Fløibanen naar een winterwonderland gebracht!
3. Kabelbaan Ulriken
Maar de hoogste van de zeven Bergense bergen is Ulriken, namelijk 643 meter boven zeeniveau. Je kunt spikes aan je schoenen vastmaken en hiken of gewoon met de kabelbaan Ulriken naar de top gaan.
4. Zachtere winters
Het winterklimaat van Bergen is een uitdaging van de natuur om je scherp te houden: gaat het sneeuwen? Gaat het regenen? Heeft iemand een idee?!
Dit deel van Noorwegen heeft relatief zachte winters dankzij de Golfstroom, waardoor het aangenaam is om door de straten te wandelen en de charmantste delen van de stad te verkennen.
5. Kerst in Bergen
Kijk niet raar op als je in november al kerstversieringen en -verlichting ziet - de feestvreugde begint al vroeg! We hebben het over magisch versierde kerstmarkten, lichtshows en de grootste peperkoekstad ter wereld!
6. Haute cuisine en comfort food
Exclusief eten kan voelen als een warme knuffel!
In Bergen, een UNESCO Stad van de Gastronomie, vind je veel unieke restaurants.
Zoals deze Frescohallen, versierd met muurschilderingen en spiegelinstallaties. Het voormalige beursgebouw wordt beschouwd als een van de nationale kunstschatten van Noorwegen en heeft een passend menu.
7. Zeevruchten op hun best
Maar wat moet je kiezen uit het menu? Verse zeevruchten vormen de kern van de Bergense keuken en in deze tijd van het jaar zijn ze het lekkerst!
Leer meer over Bergen en zijn lokale voedseltradities en geschiedenis tijdens een wandeling met een gids, waarbij je ook een bezoek brengt aan de vismarkt Fisketorget, met zijn overdekte Mathallen.
Eten en drinken
Van plaatselijke juweeltjes tot exclusieve restaurants.
8. Kunstzinnige meesterwerken
Van exclusieve zeevruchten tot exclusieve kunst!
KODE is een van de grootste musea in Scandinavië voor kunst, design en muziek. De collectie bevat talrijke werken van de wereldberoemde schilder Edvard Munch.
Als je van muziek houdt, mag je Troldhaugen niet missen. Dit is het huis van de componist Edvard Grieg uit 1885 en tegenwoordig is het een levend museum.
Musea en galerieën
Ontdek internationale kunst, archeologische tentoonstellingen en muzikale schatten.
9. Binnen genieten
Als je even wilt schuilen voor de regen, kun je er gerust op zijn dat er binnen ook genoeg te doen is!
Wat dacht je van een bezoekje aan het Bergen Aquarium om wat schattige dieren te bekijken?
10. Wintercruises
Vanuit Bergen heb je ook de mogelijkheid om enkele van de bekendste fjorden ter wereld te ontdekken — nu in een winters jasje!
De populaire Norway in a Nutshell tour is het hele jaar door beschikbaar. In de winter vermijd je de grootste drukte.
Weinig tijd? Maak een cruise van een halve dag door de smalle zeestraat Mostraumen. De boot vaart zo dicht langs een torenhoge waterval dat je de spetters zelfs kunt voelen!
Scrol naar onder en begin nu met het plannen van je reis naar Bergen!
Bergen heeft het certificaat Duurzame bestemming verdiend. Hoewel dit niet betekent dat de bestemming volledig duurzaam is, betekent het wel dat het een toezegging heeft gedaan om systematisch de negatieve effecten van toerisme te verminderen, waarbij positieve effecten worden gesteund.
Lees uitgebreide reisinformatie op de officiële website van Bergen.
Accommodaties
Van comfortabele hotels tot knusse hutten. Vind je thuis weg van huis.
Evenementen in Bergen
Van festivals en concerten tot shows en tentoonstellingen. Bekijk alle opties!
BoekenBergen18.08.2026High On Fire
The metal legends High on Fire come to USF Verftet Tickets on sale from Wednesday 4 February at 11.00. No mercy, no filter: High on Fire come to Bergen on 18 August. When they take over USF Verftet, the stage is set for an evening of uncompromising metal and raw power of a rare caliber. The band from Oakland, with Matt Pike at the helm, is known for heavy riffs, raw energy and an expression that has always gone its own way – far from the polished and predictable. In 2019, High on Fire were awarded a Grammy for Best Metal Performance for the album Electric Messiah, securing their well-deserved place among metal’s biggest names. The award brought increased attention to the band, without changing what has always defined them: an uncompromising musical expression and complete dedication to their own style. With drummer Coady Willis on board, High on Fire have further developed their sound, something that is clearly evident on their latest album Cometh the Storm. The record appears as both a continuation and a renewal of the band’s core: brutal heaviness, driving tempo and a dark, almost apocalyptic atmosphere. On stage, High on Fire are an experience – a massive wall of riffs, pounding drums and an intense presence that hits you right in the gut. This is sweaty, loud and uncompromising metal craftsmanship delivered by a band that lives for the moment on stage. When the lights go down at USF Verftet on 18 August at 20.00, only one thing matters: pure, unfiltered power. Secure your ticket, and be there when High on Fire set Bergen ablaze.
BoekenBergen15.08.2026Sommerkonserter i Villahagen: Morten Abel
Morten Abel ready for a big festival summer 2026 - A Norwegian pop icon takes the party out into the summer night! After the anniversary tour for 'I'll Come Back and Love You Forever' at the start of the year, Morten Abel is ready to continue the celebration. This time under open skies. Summer 2026 he takes over festivals across the country. Here he offers the classics from the iconic album, in addition to highlights from the pop king's hit-heavy solo career. With a career spanning four decades – from Mods and The September When to a solid string of iconic solo albums, Morten Abel is definitely one of our time's most original and beloved artists. After the success of the winter's anniversary concerts, he takes his top-tuned band further out on the road, with a show that combines celebration, nostalgia and musical abundance. Here we are talking a catalogue full of songs that live their own lives in fine form, and that never stop touching audiences. Just expect a joyful reunion with the Abel universe, with songs such as "You Are Beautiful", "Lydia", "Tulipz" and "Hard to Stay Awake" - to name a few. Get ready for a piece of timeless pop magic in the summer night! Age limit: 18 years Concert starts: 20:00 Doors open: 19:00 Disabled/Companion: Standard ticket Adapted for people with reduced mobility: Yes Parking: No Access: Bus, Light rail
BoekenBergen25.08.2026Otis Gibbs (US)
Otis Gibbs is finally back - and on 25 August he comes to Lille Ole Bull! After many years of absence and countless questions it is finally confirmed: Otis Gibbs returns and on 25 August he comes to Lille Ole Bull. The singer and songwriter from Wanamaker, Indiana, has long had a dedicated audience at home, and the reunion has been missed. Otis Gibbs is far more than a traditional songwriter. In addition to the music he has found success as a visual artist, podcast host and programme creator. The podcast Thanks For Giving A Damn quickly became a favourite and led further to the Pandora series Country Built, which today reaches millions of listeners. He has also built up a strong presence on YouTube. Musically Otis Gibbs is rooted in the American storytelling tradition, with roots in artists such as Woody Guthrie, Joe Hill and Bruce Springsteen. He sings about people and stories from a working, unfinished America – seen from a consistent underdog perspective. His lyrics are about work, travel, longing and the realities of life, conveyed with honesty and warmth. With a dozen albums behind him, and the critically acclaimed release The Trust of Crows as his latest, Otis Gibbs is a rare and authentic voice. That he now returns makes these concerts a truly special occasion. This concert is part of the concert series Bergen Live Sessions.
BoekenBergen22.08.2026Ståle Kleiberg i samtale om Debussys musikk og poesi
About the conversation (The conversation will be held in Norwegian) In this conversation with composer and professor emeritus Ståle Kleiberg, we take a closer look at how French Symbolist poetry can serve as a gateway to understanding Debussy’s music. Debussy set to music many poems by the leading poets of his time, such as Stéphane Mallarmé, Charles Baudelaire, and Paul Verlaine. In these songs, poetry and music are closely intertwined. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Debussy does not use music to describe the literal content of the poetry. The aim is not to realistically “depict,” for example, a forest. In Debussy’s own words, the mysteries of the forest cannot be revealed by measuring the height of the trees. Rather than portraying the forest itself in his music, Debussy uses musical symbols to convey a person’s response to being in the forest. With this, he ushered in a new chapter in music history. Which techniques does Debussy use to achieve this? What are these musical symbols? These questions will be the focus of a conversation that takes us inside Debussy’s music and the poetry he set to music. The conversation can be combined with a concert of Debussy’s songs immediately following the talk. Find tickets and more information in our calendar. About the participants Ståle Kleiberg is a central Norwegian composer with significant international recognition. His music is frequently performed both in Norway and abroad, and most of his works have been commissioned by leading orchestras, ensembles, and performers. Numerous recordings of Kleiberg’s music have been released, receiving outstanding international reviews and several Grammy nominations. Kleiberg’s music is characterized by a personal and distinctive form of extended tonality and by a meticulous approach to timbral detail. This is particularly evident in his orchestral output, which includes three symphonies, symphonic poems, and a number of solo concertos. Kleiberg is professor emeritus of musicology and composition at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. Karina Valnumsen Hansen is Senior Curator of Music at the Kode Art Museums and Composer Homes. She holds a PhD in musicology from NTNU, focusing on politics and declamation practices in W. A. Mozart’s German operas. After completing her doctorate, she served as an associate professor in musicology at NTNU before beginning a postdoctoral position at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Her research fields include music and politics, Mozart’s biography and music, 18th-century opera, Norwegian vocal music of the 19th century, and musical declamation practices in the 18th and 19th centuries. Practical information Venue: Permanenten, the Festival Hall on the 4th floor Time: Saturday 22 August, 12:00–13:00 Price: NOK 200 Free admission for children and Kode members Photo: Morten Antonsen
BoekenBergen13.08.2026Tursday 13 August 2026: Blues-cruise with DS Stord I
Departure from Shetlands-Larsens brygge at 19.00, returning to the quay at approximately 22.00. About the music This time, the music is provided by Dag Bergesen’s Bluespack. The band consists of Dag Bergesen on bass and vocals, Steinar Lyssand on guitar and vocals, Jan Frode Larsen on harmonica, and T.B. Bjelland on cajon (percussion). Bluespack is currently one of the most in-demand blues bands in Bergen and the surrounding area, playing a varied blues repertoire with a strong groove and great atmosphere. This is music that really swings and is sure to be a crowd favourite. Learn more about Dag Bergesen’s Bluespack: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dag-Bergesen-Artist-Page-100057776045063/ Learn more about D/S Stord I: Website: www.stord1.no Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STORD1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stord_1/
BoekenBergen23.08.2026Håkon Magnar Skogstad: 24 Variations for piano
About the concert In this lecture-recital, award-winning pianist Håkon Magnar Skogstad presents music from his latest album, 24 Variations for Piano. The work is inspired by classical forms and draws impulses from well-known composers from Frits Thaulow’s era, such as Debussy, Ravel, Grieg, Liszt, Mussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff, as well as earlier composers like Chopin and Bach. Skogstad combines these influences with inspiration from Argentine tango style and Astor Piazzolla. The result is a unique work that continues the fusion of musical impulses also found in Debussy’s music. Skogstad’s lecture-recital grows out of his doctoral research project, in which he recreated the romantic–impressionist playing style of the Catalan-Spanish pianist Ricardo Viñes—the pianist who premiered Debussy’s and Ravel’s piano music in Paris around 1900. This lecture-recital offers a rare opportunity to experience this vibrant legacy associated with, among others, Thaulow and Debussy. About the artist Håkon Magnar Skogstad is an award-winning pianist and composer with formal training in classical performance from Oslo and New York. In 2022, he completed a PhD in artistic research at NTNU in Trondheim. Skogstad has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Norway, the USA, Argentina, Germany, Spain, Austria, and Sweden. He has composed several large-scale commissioned works, and his tango-inspired album Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra received the 2021 Spellemann Award in the classical music category. Practical information Date: 23 August 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: The Thaulow exhibition at Permanenten Price: NOK 290 / 250 / 100
Bergen15.08.2026Bergens Consort in St. Mary's Church
In the shadow of Mariakirken and the old wharf of Bryggen, Bergen once stood at the crossroads of the Hanseatic world, where merchants brought not only goods, but also melodies, dances, and new musical fashions. For an evening, we follow those routes where sounds travelled north through Dutch and Prussian ports, before taking roots in Bergen's churches and homes. French elegance, Italian invention, German craft and English spirit meet Norwegian folklore, in a concert presented by Bergens Consort. Tickets: NOK 200, - (at the door) Children (<16): Free admission
BoekenBergen14.08.2026 - 29.08.2026Saturday Night Fever - The Musical
After performing the musical GREASE for nearly 35,000 people in the major Norwegian cities of Kristiansand, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger in 2024–2025, the production company Musical Norway is once again pulling out all the stops! This time, it’s the iconic musical film Saturday Night Fever that will take the stage at Norway’s largest venues. The film, starring John Travolta, premiered in 1977 and was the prelude to his next major role — in Grease! The Norwegian stage version will also feature the same leading actor: artist, musician, and TV personality Atle Pettersen. He now steps from playing the college boy Danny in Grease to the disco dancer Tony in Saturday Night Fever. In Norwegian.
BoekenBergen31.07.2026Ann Oradee & Boy Sirichai (TH)
Samraib Thai presents ANN ORADEE & BOY SIRICHAI from Thailand, at USF Verftet. Thailand's greatest voices in molam and luk thung! Ann Oradee is one of Thailand's most popular female artists in modern molam, with a number of releases that have accumulated millions of plays and made her one of the most sought-after live artists in Thailand. Boy Sirichai is the frontman of Morlam Jai Koen Roi, one of Thailand's most acclaimed molam bands. Through energetic stage shows and a strong grounding in the Thai music tradition the band has built up a large audience both in Thailand and internationally. For the first time Ann Oradee and Boy Sirichai visit Bergen with a full band. Audiences can look forward to a full evening with two of the most sought-after artists in modern molam, a rare opportunity to experience them live in Norway! INFO: – Doors open at 19:00. – Start at 21:30. – AGE LIMIT 18 YEARS. Young people under 18 can enter with a guardian over 23 years. See info and form for guardian arrangement here: https://nord.wufoo.com/forms/vergeskjema/ – Use of strobe lights and glycol/mineral oil based stage smoke during the event may occur. – It is not permitted to bring items such as rucksacks, bags, large handbags, umbrellas, bottles/cans and similar into the concert hall. Such items cannot be left in the cloakroom for storage either. – Please be aware that we have limited capacity in the cloakroom during winter at large audience numbers. – Standing only. – Tickets are only refunded in case of cancelled event. – Separate ticket price for companion card. Officially issued companion card must be shown at the ticket check.
BoekenBergen26.08.2026 - 09.09.2026Ro i rom-konsert i Tandberg
Welcome to a concert out of the ordinary, where music and art meet in atmospheric harmony. This afternoon, you are invited to experience Tandberg’s art in a completely new way – through sound and presence. Let the music set the mood as you wander among the artworks, sit down, or perhaps lie back to find complete calm. There is space here to listen, feel, and immerse yourself in the moment. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes. It is an invitation to relax your shoulders, let your thoughts rest, and allow both art and music to engage the senses. Practical information: Price: – Adult: NOK 200 – Kode member: free – Children: free Time: 16.00–16.30 The ticket grants access to all Kode museums for the entire day.
BoekenBergen02.07.2026 - 01.10.2026Norwegian Folk Lunch
Step into a cosy old-time atmosphere and experience true Norwegian charm and hospitality. We invite you to taste Norwegian style waffles with brunost (brown cheese), jam and sour cream, enjoy a cup of coffee and discover a piece of our folk traditions. The entertainment comes from our own traditional performers and will vary between fiddle playing, singing and traditional dance. Gimle is located 5 minutes walk from the Tourist Information, right behind the church Korskirken. Book your ticket here.
BoekenBergen26.08.2026BLEKK presenterer: ARIANA REINES! I samtale med Anna Kleiva og Eira Søyseth
BLEKK presents: ARIANA REINES! In conversation with Anna Kleiva and Eira Søyseth. Ariana Reines, one of the most influential poets of our time, is making a stop in Bergen in August! Over the past two years, Ariana Reines has published two new books: Wave of Blood, coming out in Norwegian translation by Anna Kleiva with the publisher HOF in August, and The Rose. The two books differ both formally and thematically, yet at the same time they interweave, revealing the range of Reines' authorship. While Wave of Blood is an essayistic-poetic exploration of genocide, guilt, language, and the public sphere, and how all of this connects to the body, The Rose is a poetry collection of a more traditional format. It takes on one of the greatest poetic motifs: love and the poetic symbolism associated with love, taking the rose as its starting point. During the event in Bergen, there will be readings from and conversation about both books. Feel free to bring your own questions related to the publications, as we will also open the floor up to questions and an extended conversation in the second part. We look forward to Arianas visit! Ariana Reines works within poetry, theatre, performance, and astrology. Her poetry engages in dialogue with contemporary events and rhetoric, as well as ancient texts. Anna Kleiva is a Norwegian poet and translator. Her most recent book is Triks (2025). She has translated several of Reines's books into Norwegian. Eira Søyseth is also a Norwegian poet and translator. She is the editor of Blekk, and her most recent book is Fellesskapsmonsteret (2026). This event is part of Bergen Kunsthall's live programme. ——Access—— Bergen Kunsthall can be accessed from street level and has gender-neutral accessible toilet facilities. For more information, please visit https://www.kunsthall.no/en/visit-us/access/ If you have any questions or requests, please contact [email protected], our staff will do their best to assist. Bergen Kunsthall follows a no-tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment on the basis of ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, class, age or dis/ability- and ask our staff, artists and visitors to do the same.
BoekenBergen21.08.2026 - 22.08.2026Bergen Ølfestival 2026
Welcome to Bergen Beer Festival 2026 We are repeating the success at the city’s new cultural hotspot, Hallen USF. The former industrial hall at USF Verftet accommodates around 1,500 people and is currently being upgraded for cultural use. The festival area also includes the USF Back Yard (the parking area), which is covered as well. This is where you will find food stands and the programme stage. Company or group? See here. Early Bird tickets available on all tickets until December. The festival in 2026 will present a representative selection of small and large, new and established, local and national breweries. Opening hours: Friday 21 August 14:00 - 21:00 Saturday 22 August 13:00 - 21:00 Ticket packages: To enter the festival, you purchase a small, medium or large ticket package (ticket + tokens + tasting glass). A limited number of festival passes for both days will also be available. Tickets are sold online only. The ticket is valid for the entire opening hours. Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Early Bird tickets are available until December or until sold out. Early Bird: Small package (day ticket NOK 200 + 5 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 375 Medium package (day ticket NOK 200 + 10 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 550 Large package (day ticket NOK 200 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 725 Festival package (ticket both days NOK 425 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 950 Regular prices: Small package (day ticket NOK 300 + 5 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 475 Medium package (day ticket NOK 300 + 10 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 650 Large package (day ticket NOK 300 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 825 Festival package (ticket both days NOK 525 + 15 tokens + tasting glass): NOK 1050 If you need more tokens, token sales are available within the festival area. Purchased tokens are not refundable, so please do not buy more than you need. Purchased tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
BoekenBergen27.08.2026 - 30.08.2026BERGEN DRAMATIKKFESTIVAL 2026
The fourth edition of Bergen Dramatikkfestival takes place 27–30 August 2026. Once again we invite you to an ambitious festival programme with a diversity of expressions, perspectives and formats. The festival brings together new and established artists from across Scandinavia to take the pulse of, explore, challenge and celebrate contemporary forms of dramatic text. The programme offers full-scale productions in the form of world premieres and guest performances, staged readings, happenings and celebrations in addition to lectures, masterclasses and stage talks. Are you planning to attend more than three events at the festival? Then we recommend a festival pass! A festival pass costs NOK 500, and gives a substantial discount on all productions and free admission to the professional programme. You still need to book tickets for each individual event. The festival pass gives a discount, and is worthwhile if you are planning to attend more than three of the over 30 items in our programme. Please note that most events will be in Norwegian. Read more about the festival at: www.bergendramatikkfestival.no | www.cornerstones.no Tickets: cornerstone.ticketco.events/no/nb
BoekenBergen18.08.2026Leon Majcen (US) og Zandi Holup (US)
Leon Majcen and Zandi Holup at Lille Ole Bull 18 August Leon Majcen is the son of Bosnian refugees, grew up in Florida and has roots deeply planted in the American folk and songwriting tradition. Inspired by storytellers such as Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Bob Dylan and Guy Clark, he has since his record debut in 2020 established himself as a productive and personal voice within folk and americana. With four albums in five years, as well as a number of singles and EPs, Majcen has built a strong repertoire that grows in both weight and expression with each release and each concert. His latest album, Making A Livin' (Not a Killin'), is inspired by a life on the road and is considered his most honest to date – filled with songs about travel, farewells, work and the people you meet along the way. The music balances the intimate and acoustic with a larger and more dynamic soundscape, and live Leon Majcen is an engaging and present storyteller. Holup has broken through with her expressive, melancholic vocals and debut album Wildflower (2025). When they visit Lille Ole Bull on Tuesday 18 August, everything is in place for an intimate and atmospheric concert experience in classic troubadour spirit. Two strong voices with clear personality and great ability to communicate. This concert is part of the concert series Bergen Live Sessions.
BoekenBergen14.08.2026Bjørn Eidsvåg
Outdoor concert in the middle of Bergen city center. After half a century in the music industry, Bjørn Eidsvåg stands as a pillar of Norwegian musical life, and for many years he has played around 80 concerts annually in every corner of the country. After an eventful autumn and winter with concerts and a new show, he is ready to take on the festival stages in the summer of 2026. In Norwegian.
Bergen29.07.2026 - 01.08.2026Beyond The Gates
As an extreme metal festival, Beyond the Gates arose from the ashes of the cult Hole in the Sky festival in 2013. Renowned for curating some of the best lineups in extreme metal has grown into a favorite summer event for heavy music fans all over the globe. The festival will take place for four days across multiple venues, including USF Verftet, Kulturhuset, and the legendary Grieghallen, where many seminal Norwegian black metal albums were recorded in the 90s. Beyond the Gates experience In addition to this massive extreme metal event, Beyond the Gates offers attendees unique and exciting opportunities to explore Norwegian and black metal culture in this historic city! For years, fans have been flocking to Bergen to experience their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. Nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene. Beyond the Gates will make a great effort to give all the traveling fans a unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, the festival hosts will be putting together a series of events so that fans can enhance and build on the Beyond the Gates Experience, including guided tours, art exhibitions, a tattoo festival, and more that will be revealed soon! Buy your festival tickets here.
BoekenBergen14.08.2026 - 15.08.2026Frode Grytten Beat Band Absolutt Sommarambivalens
For the fifth year in a row, the legendary Frode Grytten Beat Band returns to Cornerhagen with the summer equivalent of their better-known winter version – Absolutt Sommarambivalens. This time, they celebrate summer, love, bright nights, and dark emotions. Expect funk, punk, poetry, playful banter, and the most beautiful summer songs. After this, summer nights will never be the same again. Throughout the summer, Stas Artist, in collaboration with Cornerteateret in Bergen, will present an outdoor stage in the garden featuring great music from beloved artists, evenings of stand-up comedy, and family performances for the enjoyment of the little ones. We’re hoping for sunshine and clear skies, but fortunately the event is under cover if the rain should come. Bring a friend and enjoy cultural experiences in Cornerhagen! Event start time: 20:00 Doors open: 19:30 Duration: 90 minutes Food & drink: Full bar service Age limit: 12 Companions: Full price
BoekenBergen22.08.2026Ariettes oubliées: Claude Debussys sanger i toner og ord
About the concert At the concert, a Nynorsk translation of a selection of poems from the French poet Paul Verlaine’s collection Songar utan ord (Romances sans paroles) will be performed. Verlaine’s poetry can also be heard in Debussy’s musical settings on the same program. The songs, known as Glemte sanger (Ariettes oubliées), are sung by soprano Margrethe Fredheim, accompanied by Christian Grøvlen on piano. He will also perform one of Debussy’s most frequently played piano works, Suite bergamasque. Its most famous piece, Clair de lune, has long been a beloved favorite. The concert can be combined with a talk (in Norwegian) at 12:00 about Debussy’s music and poetry, led by composer and professor emeritus Ståle Kleiberg from NTNU.
BoekenBergen19.08.2026In Flames
Among the pioneers of Swedish death metal, In Flames stands as one of the most influential bands of all time. Now they’re coming to Bergen! For nearly three decades, they have shaped — and reshaped — the melodic death metal genre, and as they now return to Bergen, it’s set to be an evening where both blood pressure and adrenaline will be pushed to the limit.
Leukste activiteiten
Bekijk ons overzicht met topactiviteiten en attracties in Bergen.
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.
Advertentie: Hurtigruten – de mooiste zeereis ter wereld
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.
Advertentie: Vy Express – reis met de bus door heel Noorwegen
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.
Plan je route, bekijk verkeersmeldingen, veerbootinformatie en meer via Statens Vegvesen.
Advertentie: Auto Europe – altijd een vlotte huurervaring
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.
