Bergen is a city of Norway.
Bergen is located in Norway, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Source: Statistisk sentralbyrå (tabell 04859). Population figures can use different geographic boundaries and should be read together with “Figure applies to”.
Bergen sits between mountains and fjords on Norway’s west coast. The historic harbour city is compact and a natural base for journeys into the surrounding fjord landscape.
Bergen has a recorded population of 274,589. The figure applies to Bergen and is dated January 1, 2026.
Bryggen and Vågen form the historic core. Nordnes has wooden houses, while Sandviken and Fjellsiden climb the hills surrounding the centre.
Bryggen, the Fish Market, Fløibanen and Mount Fløyen are classic stops. The aquarium, KODE museums and Mount Ulriken offer options in changing weather.
May to September brings long days for city and fjord experiences. Rain is common throughout the year, so clothing for changing conditions is useful.
The centre is walkable. Light rail and buses connect the airport and districts, while boats continue along the coast and into the fjords.
Explore Voss and Haugesund.
Bergen has a recorded population of 274,589. The figure applies to Bergen and is dated January 1, 2026.
Bergen is in Norway.
Two or three days allow time for the centre, museums and at least one mountain or fjord experience.
Yes. Mountain trails and viewpoints begin close to the centre, and the fjords are within day-trip distance.