Visiting Bergen for one day? Discover what to see and do, including Fløyen, Bryggen, the Fish Market, Bergenhus Fortress and local tips from someone who has lived in Bergen for more than 18 years.

If you’re in Bergen this week, you’re in for a real treat. From 3–5 September 2026, Bergen comes alive with two of the city’s biggest food and drink events: Bergen Food Festival and the Norwegian Cider Festival. Taking place around Festplassen, Byparken and venues throughout the city centre, the festivals bring together local producers, chefs, restaurants and cider makers for three days celebrating the flavours of Western Norway. And the best part? You don’t have to choose between them.

Wednesday 9 September 2026 will be a very significant day in Norway as the country says its final farewell to King Harald V. If you are visiting Bergen that day, you may be wondering what will be open, whether the city will shut down and whether you can still go sightseeing. The short answer is: yes, Bergen will be open as normal. When and where is the funeral? The funeral of King Harald V will take place at Oslo Cathedral (Oslo domkirke) on Wednesday 9 September at 13:00. The service will be...