Bergen. In the heart of the Fjords.

A European city of culture, a World Heritage city and a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Bergen is in the heart of the Fjords and the very start of your Norwegian adventure. There’s a whole host of attractions to keep you busy, too many for one day. The Hanseatic wharf Bryggen, Bergen Aquarium, the Fløibanen funicular and the Fish Market, are just a few of the activities on offer in this vibrant city. The KODE has one of the largest Edvard Munch collections in the world, as well as an impressive Nikolai Astrup collection.

City and urban life. Bergen sustains a lifestyle that supports students year-round, from quaint little coffee shops to a concert hall. See the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra playing every Thursday, or if that's not to your liking we have regular pop/rock and black metal gigs. 

Famous for fish. Local food relies on fresh produce and the freshest of catches and seafood is a delicacy you can enjoy all year round, especially in the winter. The weather not only keeps seafood fresher for longer but also makes it tastier, pulling out the higher omega 3 fats. Enjoy the most delicious catches at BARE, the Michelin stared restaurant.

More inspiration on what to do in Bergen in winter.

INVITATION: webinar "how to experience Bergen in winter"
Bergen is an all-year destination, and every season has something unique to offer. Winter is upon us, so we would like to show you some of the things you can experience during this time of year.
Here is an invitation to the webinar Tuesday January 18th at 2 pm (cet).

Explore the winter fjord landscape in Sognefjord

If city life is something you are wanting to escape then Bergen is the perfect place to start your exploration into the fjords. Experience the Sognefjord and the Nærøyfjord easily with Norway in a Nutshell® - combine train, boat and bus for a simple and environmentally friendly experience. Flåmsbanen is a 20km train journey that works its way down the mountain to the fjord. You can spend the day in Flåm, go to Stegastein viewpoint for the great Fjord view, taste Ægir beer at the local brewery and join a Fjord safari. Why not end your adventure with a luxurious stay overnight at the Fretheim hotel? There’s another scenic route you can take from Bergen to Sognefjord by catching the local express boat and experiencing how the vikings would have seen things. 
More inspiration for winter by Sognefjord

Trolltunga winter adventures in Hardangerfjord

Trolltunga is the most spectacular rock formation in Norway. Located near Odda by the Hardangerfjord, it can be reached as the final destination of a hike that starts in Skjeggedal, finishing at 700 metres above the lake Ringedalsvatnet. The hike is a challenge, especially during the winter season, so it’s advised that you experience Trolltunga with a local guide - either on a one or two-day expedition.

Our guides know to respect nature and will always put your safety first, but winter is a great time to avoid the summer crowds, so put on your snowshoes and join the adventure.

You can stay the night at Trolltunga "arctic dome", an accommodation formed like an igloo with a see-through ceiling and walls and witness the beautiful sunset in the snow-covered landscape. This is an adventure that encounters peace and solitude unlike anywhere else.

More inspiration on winter adventures in Hardangerfjord.

Head north with Widerøe!

The list of things to do in and around Bergen it’s endless. You can spend a lifetime here and never be bored, but for the second half of your adventure, and the best way to see the Northern lights, fly directly 

and combine Fjord Norway and Northern Norway with direct flights with Widerøe between Bergen and Bodø/Tromsø.

Northern Norway - magnificent culture and nature
Northern Norway Hike up to a mountain top, bike from island to island, walk roped-in on a glacier or fish during midnight sun; the activities in Northern Norway are all day long. The polar night can be experienced on a dogsled, a snowmobile or while ice fishing, but the evening is dedicated to the Northern Lights.

Read more about winter adventures in Northern Norway.

Bodø

The European Capital of Culture 2024, Bodø, is found in a landscape of endless variety just north of the Arctic Circle. Bodø is the meeting point of the coast. Vibrant and lively Bodø is the heart of the Salten region, as well as Northern Norway’s second city. This is the place to walk the streets, have coffee in chic coffee bars, dine in a good restaurant and go shopping. Photographers go out on the breakwater or even to the little Nyholm fortress to see the centre with some distance with the peaks of the Børvasstindan in the background, or go up the steps to the hill of Rønvikfjellet to see the city from above. Streetwalkers also get stunned at the unusual street art, turning up in unexpected places.
Read more about adventures in Bodø.

Tromsø

A lively, beautiful city with arctic history, culture and cuisine, surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands below the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. Tromsø is a beautiful city between fjords, islands and mountains, with a visible past, a fascinating history, a lively, colourful city centre, an inclusive nightlife and numerous attractions. Use the city as a base to foray into Arctic wilderness chasing Midnight Sun and Northern Lights.
Read more about adventures in Tromsø.

Enjoy a fjord adventure with Rødne Fjord Cruise!

Find your choice of unforgettable fjord adventures from Bergen (all year) and Tromsø (winter).